The Cashmere Goat

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We moved to 21 Mechanic St. and hope you love our bright and colorful new shop as much as we do!

Come by and have a look at all we have to offer including Maine yarns, Indie dyed yarns as well as yarns from all around the world. We also carry knitting and crochet supplies, bags, socks, hats, blankets, needle felting supplies and books. Stop by and find some treasures here!

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Blog posts

Bad mood got you down? Craft your way back to happiness.
March 17, 2023
Have you ever knit or crocheted through a challenging time?

Color and yarn therapy are definitely mood boosters, not to mention the act of crafting itself — and there’s actual research to support what we crafters already know.
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Is it the pattern — or is it me?! What to do if you notice something’s off.
March 11, 2023
Argh! You get almost to the end of a row and you notice that you're "off" by a stitch or two. In The Shift, this has happened to more than a few of us! What to do? It might be easier than you think to get back on the straight and narrow with your pattern! Read on for our tips!
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Choosing colors can be hard — our favorite ways to make it fun!
March 3, 2023
If you’re a knitter or crocheter, it’s a safe bet that you enjoy playing with colors. For those of us lucky enough to work at The Goat, we get to play with color a lot! We've got some tried and true strategies that will help.
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