27 March 2013
Don't forget!
This Saturday and Sunday are "Sit and Knit" days at the shop. Just a pleasant way to spend a holiday weekend.
See you then.......
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Saturday, March 23, 2013
23 March 2013
Just arrived, sock and shawl bundles from The Unique Sheep! The shawl bundles are Green Sheep Fingering in the Tart Berry Gradients colorway. We’re going to work this up in a sample for the store very soon. At the request of a customer, we’ve brought in the Verve Gradients in color Glee. This happens to be the same yarn and colorway featured in the Gluttony Socks pattern from Sock Club: Join the Knitting Adventure. Aren’t they pretty?
Tell us what you think......
Just arrived, sock and shawl bundles from The Unique Sheep! The shawl bundles are Green Sheep Fingering in the Tart Berry Gradients colorway. We’re going to work this up in a sample for the store very soon. At the request of a customer, we’ve brought in the Verve Gradients in color Glee. This happens to be the same yarn and colorway featured in the Gluttony Socks pattern from Sock Club: Join the Knitting Adventure. Aren’t they pretty?
Tell us what you think......
Friday, March 22, 2013
22 March 2013
I just thought I would remind you that we will be open Easter weekend with a Sit-And-Knit both days. If it is nice outside (who can guess with this weather) the porch will be available.
I often see knitters trying to pull yarn from the center of a yarn ball. Most yarn balls are not made to be pulled from the center - especially the balls shaped like a bagel.
I don't advise pulling any ball from the center. If you are knitting two strands of yarn together and it is to be knitted doubled then pulling from the center and outside will not waste yarn.
The problem I see knitters having when pulling from the center is the yarn collapse rat's nest - especially if you are traveling with the yarn. If you consider that you are hollowing out the inside of a ball, then it will eventually collapse. If the yarn plays nicely, then it might not be a problem if the yarn ball is never moved. Most balls of yarn do not play nicely when they are being moved around and the collapse makes a tangled mess.
My advise, just let the ball roll around in your knitting bag. It makes for less frustration.
I just thought I would remind you that we will be open Easter weekend with a Sit-And-Knit both days. If it is nice outside (who can guess with this weather) the porch will be available.
I often see knitters trying to pull yarn from the center of a yarn ball. Most yarn balls are not made to be pulled from the center - especially the balls shaped like a bagel.
I don't advise pulling any ball from the center. If you are knitting two strands of yarn together and it is to be knitted doubled then pulling from the center and outside will not waste yarn.
The problem I see knitters having when pulling from the center is the yarn collapse rat's nest - especially if you are traveling with the yarn. If you consider that you are hollowing out the inside of a ball, then it will eventually collapse. If the yarn plays nicely, then it might not be a problem if the yarn ball is never moved. Most balls of yarn do not play nicely when they are being moved around and the collapse makes a tangled mess.
My advise, just let the ball roll around in your knitting bag. It makes for less frustration.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
21 March 2013
So much for Spring, it's cold outside!
Aside from the cold, more Summer yarn has arrived. Rowan's Softknit Cotton has arrived. This really is the softest cotton that I've ever experienced and it will hold its shape. No more droopy cotton!
The patterns for this yarn are great. We're knitting a summer vest called "Killarney" in color Lupin (a soft lavender). Just ask and we'll show you.
Rowan Magazine No. 53 has arrived with Softknit Cotton. The magazine has all of your favorite designers including several by Kaffe Fassett.
I have a new surprise yarn arriving. I just ordered a little bit to see if you'll like the fiber and the colors. I will keep you posted as to when it arrives.
Keep warm!
So much for Spring, it's cold outside!
Aside from the cold, more Summer yarn has arrived. Rowan's Softknit Cotton has arrived. This really is the softest cotton that I've ever experienced and it will hold its shape. No more droopy cotton!
The patterns for this yarn are great. We're knitting a summer vest called "Killarney" in color Lupin (a soft lavender). Just ask and we'll show you.
Rowan Magazine No. 53 has arrived with Softknit Cotton. The magazine has all of your favorite designers including several by Kaffe Fassett.
I have a new surprise yarn arriving. I just ordered a little bit to see if you'll like the fiber and the colors. I will keep you posted as to when it arrives.
Keep warm!
Friday, March 8, 2013
8 March 2013
You asked for it so I brought it in. We now carry Vineyard Silk for you needlepointers. If I don't have enough or if I am missing your favorite color don't worry. I'll just order the color I'm missing. Not a problem.
Another shipment of Prism Yarn arrived! This time it is the absolutely beautiful Euroflax Linen in lace weight. Each skein is 580 yards - enough for a shoulder wrap or a lacey shawlette for summer when the A/C is just a bit too cold.
This is a machine washable and dryable yarn. The more that it is washed and dried the softer and it will become and the drape will increase. Almost like silk.
Laura has dyed these skeins using her new Layers colors. These are just the richest colors that you can imagine. The depth of color is gorgeous. Ask to see these colors.
I am promised real color samples of the new colors. I expect them shortly.
You asked for it so I brought it in. We now carry Vineyard Silk for you needlepointers. If I don't have enough or if I am missing your favorite color don't worry. I'll just order the color I'm missing. Not a problem.
Another shipment of Prism Yarn arrived! This time it is the absolutely beautiful Euroflax Linen in lace weight. Each skein is 580 yards - enough for a shoulder wrap or a lacey shawlette for summer when the A/C is just a bit too cold.
This is a machine washable and dryable yarn. The more that it is washed and dried the softer and it will become and the drape will increase. Almost like silk.
Laura has dyed these skeins using her new Layers colors. These are just the richest colors that you can imagine. The depth of color is gorgeous. Ask to see these colors.
I am promised real color samples of the new colors. I expect them shortly.
Saturday, March 2, 2013
2 March 2013
Oops! I forgot to mention one more model being knit for the shop out of a new yarn. It is Softknit Cotton made by Rowan.
The model is being knit in color Lupin in an aran vest called "Killarney" from Rowan's new magazine Softknit Collection. The magazine is a wonderful collection of sweaters for both men and women. This magazine is a keeper!
This cotton yarn is wonderfully soft and holds its shape - hard to believe. The secret is just a small amount of polyamide (think nylon) mixed with the cotton. It makes the yarn soft and resilient.
The yarn should be here in time for your spring knitting.
Oops! I forgot to mention one more model being knit for the shop out of a new yarn. It is Softknit Cotton made by Rowan.
The model is being knit in color Lupin in an aran vest called "Killarney" from Rowan's new magazine Softknit Collection. The magazine is a wonderful collection of sweaters for both men and women. This magazine is a keeper!
This cotton yarn is wonderfully soft and holds its shape - hard to believe. The secret is just a small amount of polyamide (think nylon) mixed with the cotton. It makes the yarn soft and resilient.
The yarn should be here in time for your spring knitting.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
28 February 2013
New yarns are slowly arriving. We've knit two models out of Berroco's new Karma cotton tape. This is a great yarn and is fast to knit. Berroco has a book just for this yarn. Stop by and see what we've created.
Berroco has discontinued Origami. One of our models was a very popular sweater using Berroco. Well, not to worry. Berroco has as new yarn called Captiva and Captiva Metallic. We've chosen to knit the model named "kiama" out of Captiva Metallic. The whole Origami book's patterns will translate to this new yarn without a problem. We can show you the model in progress. When you're here ask to see it.
We have a new yarn from Manos that we're trying out. The yarn is a blend of merino and silk in lace weight called Fino. It is a soft single ply yarn and we are knitting a shawlette from Ravelry called Holden designed by Mindy Wilkes (this is a free pattern from Ravelry). This is another beautiful example of stitch patterning that is just pleasing to the eye. Ask and we'll show you the progress.
Mountain Colors Coat of Many Colors from the book Knit Swirl. The shop model will be in the color Wild Rose, knit in a combination of Mountain Goat and Twizzle. Mountain Colors has seven different colorways for this kit (the kit does not include the pattern). You can see the colors here. The project can seem daunting because all of the stitches can fit on a 47" needle. Ask to see the work in progress.
We're working hard to have models of the new yarns for your viewing. So, if you see us sitting at the front table knitting, ask, it is most likely to become a model for the shop.
New yarns are slowly arriving. We've knit two models out of Berroco's new Karma cotton tape. This is a great yarn and is fast to knit. Berroco has a book just for this yarn. Stop by and see what we've created.
Berroco has discontinued Origami. One of our models was a very popular sweater using Berroco. Well, not to worry. Berroco has as new yarn called Captiva and Captiva Metallic. We've chosen to knit the model named "kiama" out of Captiva Metallic. The whole Origami book's patterns will translate to this new yarn without a problem. We can show you the model in progress. When you're here ask to see it.
We have a new yarn from Manos that we're trying out. The yarn is a blend of merino and silk in lace weight called Fino. It is a soft single ply yarn and we are knitting a shawlette from Ravelry called Holden designed by Mindy Wilkes (this is a free pattern from Ravelry). This is another beautiful example of stitch patterning that is just pleasing to the eye. Ask and we'll show you the progress.
Mountain Colors Coat of Many Colors from the book Knit Swirl. The shop model will be in the color Wild Rose, knit in a combination of Mountain Goat and Twizzle. Mountain Colors has seven different colorways for this kit (the kit does not include the pattern). You can see the colors here. The project can seem daunting because all of the stitches can fit on a 47" needle. Ask to see the work in progress.
We're working hard to have models of the new yarns for your viewing. So, if you see us sitting at the front table knitting, ask, it is most likely to become a model for the shop.
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