Live from The Den

The July People’s Choice Awards

Every month, the yarns leaving The Bear & Fox Yarn Den™ tell us a little about what our community is making, planning, and dreaming about.

July’s makers were a wonderfully unpredictable bunch. Some were reaching for cool summer cottons. Others were already planning cozy garments, baby gifts, plush creations, and holiday surprises.

The votes were cast one skein at a time, and the results are officially in.

Best Summer Staple

Coastal Cotton

Soft, approachable, and ready for warm-weather projects, Coastal Cotton became July’s undeniable crowd favorite. Apparently, summer still has plenty of making left in it.

Best Supporting Summer Yarn

Coastal Cotton Fine

For makers who wanted the easygoing feel of cotton in a lighter package, Coastal Cotton Fine stepped gracefully into the spotlight.

Best Plot Twist

Coastal Cotton Ocean Mist

Familiar cotton received a little extra personality in Ocean Mist. Its playful flecks made it one of July’s most distinctive choices.

Most Likely to Become a Favorite Sweater

Malabrigo Rios

Rich color, beautiful texture, and the promise of cooler days ahead made Malabrigo Rios a natural choice for garment makers who are already thinking beyond summer.

Best Dressed

Madrona DK

With a palette that practically begs to become something wearable, Madrona DK won over makers searching for beautiful color and garment-friendly possibilities.

Most Glamorous Performance

Diva

Some yarns quietly enter a room. Diva makes an entrance. July’s makers clearly appreciated a yarn with a little presence.

Most Likely to Make Someone Smile

Premier Parfait Chunky

Soft, squishy, and full of personality, Parfait Chunky continued to inspire plush friends, cozy accessories, and projects made primarily for the joy of making them.

Best Yarn for a Little One

Rico Baby Dream DK Uni

Gentle color and baby-worthy softness made this a favorite for blankets, garments, and small handmade welcomes.

Best Speckled Performance

King Cole Yumtastic

Soft yarn dotted with bright little sparks proved that cozy does not have to mean quiet.

Best Moody Performance

King Cole Firefly

Dark, dimensional, and just dramatic enough, Firefly attracted makers looking for a project with depth and character.

Most Versatile Supporting Player

CoBaSi DK

The dependable yarn in the cast, CoBaSi DK quietly won over makers looking for comfort, flexibility, and plenty of project possibilities.

The “Already Thinking About December” Award

The 2026 Holiday Gift Calendar

Yes, one of July’s best sellers was our 2026 Holiday Gift Calendar.

While some of us are still looking for our sunglasses, other makers are already reserving twenty-four (Christmas), twelve (Yule), or eight days (Hanukkah) of handmade holiday surprises. We admire their planning.

And the Real Winner Is...

The thing we love most about July’s results is that there was no single kind of project taking over The Den.

Some of you were making summer tops and accessories. Some were beginning garments for cooler weather. Some were preparing for new babies, creating plush companions, or getting an impressively early start on the holidays.

Every skein leaving the shop has a different destination, and we get to be a small part of every one of those stories.

Stop by The Den to meet the winners, discover the runners-up, and cast your vote for August’s favorites.

From The Den,

Drew, Justin, and the entire Bear & Fox family

The Bear & Fox Yarn Den™
Allegan, Michigan
Because handmade still matters.