The Outfitter Tour 

Welcome to the Outfitter Tour! We're outfitting you with new colorways and suggested patterns, as we explore wild places across the country with you. Whether you want to knit or crochet, we have you covered! 

Stop 7
Balmy Tropical Florida

Southern Florida is a trove of protected waters and lands, including three National Parks! You can stay in vibrant Miami Beach just where the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary begins. Within view is Biscayne National Park with the 3rd longest coral reef in the world. Aquamarine waters bejeweled with colorful corals and undersea wildlife.

Explore farther west to the seven sandy islands of Dry Tortugas National Park. Named for the abundance of 5 different turtle species that live and nest there. A vision of tropical paradise also known for its wild birds, marine life and shipwrecks.

Head back to the mainland to the largest remaining subtropical wilderness at Everglades National Park, and one of the largest wetlands in the world. Adventurers can paddle their way through hundreds of miles of winding waterways and through mangrove forests. You can find crocodiles, alligators, minks, bats, maybe even an elusive Florida panther, hundreds of gorgeous bird species, and a fan favorite- manatees! 

Manatees were once mistaken as mermaids across cultures. Today they are well known as endearing "sea cows," and are threatened species that are under close watch of researchers. They need warm healthy waters, and safe slower boating. They're still fighting against all too common boat strikes, habitat loss and pollution. Like countless other species, they are threatened by the eroding of the Endangered Species Act. Join the Save the Manatee Club to take action, or even adopt a manatee!  

Preorder 

For this preorder, two colorways will be created based on the inspiration photos below... 

**The inspiration photos (NOT the featured patterns) reflect what the colorway will be. Patterns are NOT included.**

Kit options:

Choose your kit in the yarn base of your choice.

• Sock kit (2$ off retail price) includes 1 full skein of Tropical Florida (beach scene), and 2 coordinating miniskeins  (in Manatees).  If you prefer Manatees for the full size skein, please let us know either in notes at checkout or email us.
• Shawl kit (4$ off retail price) includes 2 coordinating full skeins. 

Featured patterns:

This month we suggest the following patterns, including one by Stephen West, whose bold use of color seems fitting this month!

Knit Socks: Jelly Rolls (sock kit includes 2 mini skeins this month for contrasting color)
Knit Shawl: All the Angles by Stephen West
Crochet Shawl: Tranquility Shawl

Inspiration image photo credit:  NOAA and Samir Shekhaw

How it Works

Our inspiration photos guides us in creating new colorways and selecting patterns. Preorders are open until mid-month. Preorder pricing is discounted from our standard retail prices. If colorways are popular, we might stock them at regular retail price after the preorder.

We dye the yarn, then post the colorways before your preorders ship. If you don't love it, exchange your preorder for store credit before it even ships out!  More happiness- zero waste!

Current preorder schedule:

• Preorder available until the 19th.
• Colorway created, and its photo posted towards end of month.
• Preorders ship near end of month.

Please know the colorway will be an interpretation of the photo, and not color-matched!