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Showcasing the Best Qualities of Alpaca: The Alpaca Yarn Company
Beth Lutz has been passionate about Alpacas and the fiber they produce for over 20 years. As a lifelong knitter and more recent spinner,...

Jillian Walther
Aug 133 min read
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Meet our newest yarn: Keystone
Keystone is the newest yarn from Kelbourne Woolens, a "sister yarn" to Germantown . Built for real-life and made to last, Keystone is a...

Jillian Walther
Aug 83 min read
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Now Introducing: Wild Sage Wool
I am beyond excited to announce a new line of yarns arriving at the shop: Wild Sage Wool ! Wild Sage Wool is a brand new yarn line from...

Jillian Walther
May 302 min read
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Secret Sock Society Strikes Again!
Learn all about the Secret Sock Society at Walther Handmade! Our first meeting is March 29, 2025.

Jillian Walther
Feb 264 min read
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March Make-A-Long: Loveys for Lil Ones
I am so excited to announce a very special event coming in March: The Loveys for Lil Ones Make-A-Long! This will be a month-long event,...

Jillian Walther
Feb 102 min read
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What is the Makers Matinee? (And more frequently asked questions)
This Sunday, January 19, we have a very exciting event coming up: The Makers Matinee! This is the first event of its kind in our area, so...

Jillian Walther
Jan 154 min read
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Check out our: November Calendar!
Check out our November Events!

Jillian Walther
Nov 5, 20242 min read
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Let's Build a Fall Palette!
Ah, Fall. Crisp air, changing leaves, cool evenings...it has us digging out our sweaters and looking wistfully at yarn, pondering new...

Jillian Walther
Oct 18, 20242 min read
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Out Now: Spring Crafting Calendar!
Springtime is the perfect time to let your creativity bloom! Check out our upcoming events to learn something new and hang out with your...

Jillian Walther
May 7, 20242 min read
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Knit & Crochet every Day in May!
The TNNA recently shared (with permission) a great idea from Ann Minor, owner of Yarn Folk in Ellensburg, WA. It's a campaign called...

Jillian Walther
May 1, 20241 min read
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Why we all need a little LYS in our Lives
Before I opened the doors to Walther Handmade, I spent several months in prep mode: doing market research, attending webinars, writing a...

Jillian Walther
Apr 26, 20243 min read
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Now Introducing: Velluto by Alize Yarns
We recently got something new in the shop that I am so excited to share! Say hello to Velluto by Alize Yarns. This is a super-bulky (#6)...

Jillian Walther
Apr 3, 20242 min read
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The Skinny on Sock Yarn
Ah, sock yarn! So beautiful, so dainty, so many colors and endless variations! But what even is "Sock Yarn"? Can it only be used for...

Jillian Walther
Feb 24, 20245 min read
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The Big Deal about BFL
BFL is a luxury wool perfect for sweaters and socks. Read all about what makes it a unique and high-quality fiber!

Jillian Walther
Feb 21, 20244 min read
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Holiday Vlog #4: Learn to Make a Pine Cone Ornament!
This simple but elegant ornament is a great Christmas craft to share with your friends and family.

Jillian Walther
Dec 23, 20231 min read
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Holiday Vlog #3: Gifts for Crafters
Gift ideas for yarn crafters in your life

Jillian Walther
Dec 21, 20231 min read
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Holiday Vlog #2: Making Memories Bright!
Looking for a unique way to craft holiday memories? Or a quick project you can have done by Christmas? Check out our array of craft kits...

Jillian Walther
Dec 19, 20231 min read
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Holiday Vlog #1: Gifts under $20
With Christmas right around the corner, here are some gift ideas all under $20!

Jillian Walther
Dec 14, 20231 min read
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Big News: Interlacements is coming!
Mark your calendars for November 25, because that is the first day of our first-ever trunk show with Interlacements Yarns! Interlacements...

Jillian Walther
Nov 4, 20232 min read
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Let's celebrate Socktober!
Fall is one of my favorite seasons. Flannel, sweaters, bright red and yellow leaves, crisp air, apple cider, hay rides, and the list goes...

Jillian Walther
Oct 7, 20232 min read
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