A Farewell, and a Sale! 9/20/2026

Every summer as I enjoy the last of the warm weather, I start to plan ahead for prime knitting and crocheting season! This year, I’ve put much thought into the future of Twitchy Hands. The last few years, from a purely business perspective, have been particularly rough.

Each new month seems to bring unexpected challenges that need to be sorted out – sudden, steep, and complicated tariffs on all of our products; continual increases in shipping costs along with repeated changes to shipping methods; unprecedentedly sharp hikes in the cost of raw materials; an unexpected and unexplained disabling of our social media accounts with no recourse; and the list goes on.

For this one-woman small business, the challenges have become overwhelming, and I no longer find much joy in what used to be a dream job. Many of our outstanding products are becoming unaffordable for quite a few of our long-time, devoted customers. More and more time is required to maintain the system, which means less and less is available for engaging with customers, showcasing our fabulous yarns and tools, and spending with my family.

So I’ve come to the difficult decision to close down the Twitchy Hands webstore. Starting today, select addi tools, listed below, are 40% off. Over the next few weeks, I’ll continue to add more and more products to this list until everything is gone. My usual 20% addi discount will remain active until items are further discounted. Plus, all yarns are currently 30% off; this discount will increase steadily as well.

I want to give a huge “Thank You!” to all of my customers over the years; you’ve truly made this a special, treasured chapter in my life. I hope to continue to be involved in the yarn world – designing under the Twitchy Hands name, engaging with other crafters at fiber festivals in the PNW area, and perhaps (finally) making it to a local stitch night!

40% Off Select addi tools:
– Straight Needles
– Double Pointed Needles (excluding FlexiFlips, CrasySnakes, and Square v.2)
– Jumbo Circular Needles
– Crochet Hooks (excludes Swing/Maxi Hooks, Duetts, Double-Ended, and Color-Coded)

Big Changes for Twitchy Hands – July 31, 2026

There are some big changes happening here at the Twitchy Hands offices. After much thought and consideration, we’ve decided to discontinue our Fleece Artist and Hand Maiden yarn inventories. These amazing lines continue to be some of the highest quality hand-dyed yarns available, and we’ve been honored to carry them for so many years. However, due to changes in a variety of factors (including tariffs, shipping costs, availability, etc.) we feel we need to shift our current focus.

So we’ll be liquidating our current yarn inventory. All remaining Fleece Artist and Hand Maiden yarns will go on sale starting Monday, August 3. They will all start at 10% off, then the discount will continue to grow over the next few weeks. Be sure to check in to find some great deals on fantastic yarns! Once it’s gone, we will not be getting more.

Our inventory of addi needles, hooks, and accessories will remain as is. All addi items are still 20% off MSRP and carry a lifetime guarantee. And all domestic orders of $100+ receive free shipping!

New Free Shipping Policy Update – 7/15/2026

Here at Twitchy Hands, we’ve always taken great pride in offering the best shipping rates in the industry – all domestic orders received free shipping with no minimum purchase! It’s been an honor to extend such a curtesy to our customers for so many years.

However, as USPS prices continue to increase, and shipping and transportation charges on our incoming inventory climb higher and higher, we have no choice but to update our free shipping policy. Starting immediately, all domestic orders under $100US will be charged actual shipping costs, and domestic orders over $100US will qualify for free shipping. Of course, upgrades to expedited delivery services will continue to be available.

For our international customers, unfortunately we are no longer able to offer a free shipping option. All international packages are charged actual shipping costs depending on the package size and destination.

This is a huge change for Twitchy Hands, and we do not take it lightly. We will continue to strive to offer the highest quality products at competitive prices, while offering top-notch customer service. If you have any questions about these changes, please feel free to contact us at hello@twitchyhands.com

Holiday Shipping Deadlines – Dec 16, 2025

The holidays are quickly approaching, and there’s still time to get your favorite knitter or crocheter (or yourself!) the perfect gift! The USPS suggests the following ship-by dates for delivery by Dec 25, 2025 within the contiguous US.

Dec 17 – Last day to ship First Class Mail/Ground Advantage (our free shipping option)
Dec 18 – Last day to ship Priority Mail
Dec 20 – Last day to ship Priority Mail Express

These ship-by dates are the best recommendations the USPS can provide, and are not guarantees. More information on holiday shipping can be found on the USPS website.

Whether you’re looking for a thoughtful stocking stuffer (like the addiCalibro Set) an exciting surprise gift (like the addiClick Sets), or something soft and beautiful (like our Fleece Artist and Hand Maiden yarns), we have something to delight any crafter!

We’ll be shipping daily through Dec 23 in hopes of helping spread a bit of holiday cheer, and we offer both Priority and Priority Express expedited service. We’ll be closed Dec 24-28 for a family holiday break, and again Dec 30 – Jan 1, 2026 to welcome in the New Year. Orders received during those times will go out the next regular shipping day.

We hope you all have a fun, joyful, and warm holiday season!

Our annual Thanksgiving Weekend Sales Event starts right now! And we’re giving away a $50 gift certificate!

Starting now through midnight PST on Monday, Dec 1, you’ll find the following discounts sitewide:

10% OFF all Fleece Artist
20% OFF all Hand Maiden
25% OFF all addi Click Sets, Click Crochet Sets, and Crochet Hook Sets

These are our deepest discounts on addi sets all year! All discounts are automatic, no coupon code needed. Discounts apply to new orders only.

And as always, all domestic orders get FREE SHIPPING with no minimum purchase, as do international orders over $200US. We will be out of the office through Sunday, so all orders will start shipping Monday, Dec 1.

To enter our G I V E A W A Y, head to our social media accounts for further details! We’re on Ravelry, Instagram, and Facebook.

We hope you all have a safe, relaxing holiday season this year!

Toolbox Tuesday – addi Click Turbo & Ewenicorn Sets

Toolbox Tuesday – addi Click Turbo and Ewenicorn Sets

As the holiday and gifting seasons quickly approach, I’m going to use the month of November to showcase our most popular gift item – the addi Click Sets! Available in styles to suit any knitter, the Click Set is a sure win.

The addi Turbo Click Set is the original interchangeable set that started it all! This tried and true set features addi’s famous Turbo coating for speedy stitch manipulation and a rounded tip, perfect for just about any yarn. The Ewenicorn Click Set builds on the Turbo set by adding a clever groove along the barrel; it keeps stitches from popping off while still providing a smooth knitting experience.

The sets include tips in whole sizes US 4 – 11 (6mm – 8mm), 3 blue nylon SOS Cords (for inserting life-lines) in lengths to create 24″, 32″, and 40″ circulars, a connector bar (aids in connecting cords for longer lengths and in putting stitches on hold), one pair of addiGrips (makes changing tips even easier), and a stylish, heavy duty canvas carrying case featuring a back zipper pocket and elastic slots for each needle tip. The Turbo set also includes tips in sizes US 13 and 15 (9 and 10mm), and a needle/stitch gauge (approximately 2.25″ square).

The patented addi Click system requires no tools to change tips, and guarantees you’ll never lose tips because they unscrew. Changing tips is fast and easy – simply push, twist and click! There are also many add-on accessories – end stoppers, various cord lengths, additional tip sizes, shapes, and materials, even crochet hooks! Everything works together. The addi Click system is also backed by addi’s lifetime guarantee to be free from manufacturing defects, so you’re getting a quality product that will last and last.

As always, you can get the addi Turbo and Ewenicorn Click interchangeable needle set (and all of addi’s other products) for 20% off, plus free domestic shipping with no minimum purchase; international orders over $200US also ship for free.

Find the Turbo and Ewenicorn Click Sets here.

Office Closure Oct 22-29, 2025

The Twitchy Hands office will be closed October 22 – 29, 2025 as we complete some much needed upgrades to our space. During this time, all shipping be will paused, but the website is always open! All orders received during this time will ship out on Thursday, October 30. Please enjoy 10% off all in-stock yarns with coupon code OCT10 as a thank you for your patience!

Hand Maiden Sea Silk – Oct 1, 2025

Our last shipment from Hand Maiden is finally up on the site (its been a busy month)! We received some of the always delightful Hand Maiden Sea Silk, a wonderfully unique and dreamy fingering weight blend. Sea Silk has unparalleled shine and drape, making it the perfect choice for lacy scarves or shawls and luxurious tops.

We still have a good amount in stock as we wait for Hand Maiden to resume shipments to the US now that new tariffs are in place. We don’t have an ETA on that yet, but we hope it wont be too long. Meanwhile, enjoy pre-tariffs prices on our current inventory of Sea Silk!

Hand Maiden Sea Silk
70% Silk, 30% Seacell
400m/100g, 437yd/3.5oz

I’ve been eyeing the Strangling Vine Lace Scarf by Nicole Hindes and the decadent Renard Silk Dress by Elizabeth Margaret, both patterns available on Ravelry.

What’s New – addi Ewenicorn Crochet Hooks

We’ve just received the latest addition to our tool collection – the addi Ewenicorn Crochet Hooks! They are truly beautiful. The handle is made of purpleheart wood, and features a spiral design reminiscent of their namesake’s horn. It’s lightweight and comfortable in the hand. The shank features addi’s patented hook design rendered in an ultra smooth anodized aluminum. These Ewenicorn Crochet Hooks bring a touch of magic to any project!

Available in sizes US A-C and E-J. Each hook is about 6″ long, with the shank measuring at approximately 1.5″. These hooks carry addi’s lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.

We can’t wait to see what you dream up with them!

News and Labor Day Sale – Aug 29, 2025

Heading into the Labor Day weekend I have news to share regarding yarns coming in from Fleece Artist/Hand Maiden. As of today, there is no longer a “de minimus” exemption on international packages coming into the country; this change was scheduled to happen in July 2027, but a recent executive order changed the timeline. Thus, our yarn shipments from Fleece Artist/Hand Maiden, located in Nova Scotia, Canada are now subject to additional duties/tariffs.

This is a major change for Twitchy Hands, as well as for Fleece Artist/Hand Maiden, and for our valued customers. In order to ensure that they are in full compliance with these tariff changes, Fleece Artist/Hand Maiden has suspended all of their shipments into the US as they learn the details of the new system. This means that we are unable to accept special orders at this time, and that our current yarn inventory is all that is available for the near future.

Some of our yarn bases are produced in Canada, and will not see additional tariffs. However, some yarns, particularly the Swiss Mountain line of silks, could see applicable tariffs of up to 39%. This will mean a potentially large price increase for those yarns when new batches begin to arrive.

Twitchy Hands will do everything possible to keep our prices reasonable, and we’ll be completely transparent when the time comes for changes; until then, we’ll keep our yarns at their current prices. And if you see something silky in our yarn collection that calls to you, we encourage you to grab it, just in case we don’t see more for a while!

Please enjoy 10% off all in-stock Fleece Artist/Hand Maiden yarns with code LABOR10 throughout the Labor Day weekend.