After Sandy.

2 November 2012

We hope everyone fared well in the storm. All is OK here at the store. (Yay!)

Unfortunately, not all of our vendors are up and running again so if there’s an order we’re trying to place for you, please be patient. Once we can complete the orders, we will.

We have new yarns and models in the shop to come see. From Cascade Yarns we received Venezia Worsted in several lovely colors. To go with that, we have a model of the Venezia Worsted Flared Bottom V-Neck 1 Button Cardigan (W19), which is a free pattern on their site.  Ask us to show you the Lana d'Oro model and yarns as well if you haven't seen them already.

We are reintroducing Fiesta Yarns! This includes the new and improved La Boheme (ask us how it has improved), as well as La Luz which is their beautiful kettle dyed 100% spun silk. We'll post again when we're ready to have you come "ooh" and "ahhh" over the beautiful colors.

Several yarns on sale for 50% off throughout the store. Stop by and help us make room for the new yarns.

Frankenstorm is on its way! Are you ready to knit in the dark? We have a couple of battery powered OTT lights in stock to keep you knitting through any power outages that happen. Stop by before we close on Sunday if you want them as that’s when the storm is predicted to arrive (plus we’re closed on Monday and Tuesday).

Happy Knitting!

5 September 2012

We have been very busy placing new yarns on the shelf.
 

With the new yarns we have new models in the shop! 

From Cascade Yarns, we have a lovely sweater called “Weekend Classic”by Susie Bonnell knit with Lana D’Oro. This yarn is 50% Alpaca and 50% Wool which we’ve stocked in several lovely colors. This is a free pattern. There are great patterns for this yarn on the Cascade web site.

From Tahki Stacy Charles, we have the Anaïs Cowl-Collar Vest designed by Irina Poludnenko and knit in their new yarn called Adele. This refined tonal version of Ritratto has the added elegance of multicolored paillettes.

This vest only uses four balls of yarn for the large size!

Stop in and ask to see our new products. We’d love to show you.

I have written a pattern for a "swirl" scarf that uses Footprint yarn from Blue Ridge Yarns. I've decided to call it the "Re-Leaf" scarf. I'm in the process of knitting shop's model so I can't show you a finished piece. I will be washing and blocking the bit that I have knitted and will include a picture in the next blog. If you can't wait that long, stop by and I will show you what I have knitted so far. It is easy to knit because 95% of the knitting is garter stitch!

Hope  to see you soon.

28 September 2012

Fall is upon us and the days are filled with much to do.

I've been receiving my fall yarn shipments. New items and yarn are arriving weekly.

DON'T FORGET THE FALL PORCH PARTY THIS SATURDAY THE 29th. It will be all day and the weather looks like it will be perfect for porch knitting. Cookies and tea will be available as always. Come share your work and ideas with others and have a great time meeting other knitters and stitchers.

The knitting with Swarovski Crystals classes are almost completely booked. The only openings left are in the afternoons after the first class finishes.  And, there are just a few openings. If  you wanted to take the class and were hesitating I would suggest making a decision quickly. I really hate to disappoint a knitter.

Yes, I will be offering the class, several times, after the first of the year. So you will have future opportunities.  I did leave off  the cost of the class - sorry. The cost of the Bead knitting and Swarovski class is $35, not including the cost of materials.

The last question frequently asked is, "How much are the crystals?" The cost of a gross (a gross is 144) of crystals, which is what you need for the scarf, ranges from $17 - $29 dollars depending on the color.  One ball of lace weight yarn will knit at least two scarves.

Hope to see many of you this Saturday.

Bob

18 August 2012

Rowan magazine #52 is here with beautiful patterns. This issue has more classic types of sweaters than in the past.

Two other pattern books from Rowan have arrived. Persian Nights makes use of Kid Silk Haze. A wonderfully soft kid mohair and silk in a lace weight. And, Easy Winter Knits makes use of bulky yarns in easy to knit sweaters, scarves and hats.

James Brett's Marble Chunky is a bulky acrylic with great patterns for adults and children. This is a machine washable and dryable yarn that is marled and changes color at the same time. The patterns are simple and quick to knit. Just right for that quick fall sweater.

Colorspun is Rowan's wool version of the Brett's chunky yarn but in a DK weight. If you don't like the look of chunky weight yarns, then this will provide the same effect but in a lighter weight yarn. The James Brett patterns for the DK weight are just what you need for that special sweater.

More yarns will be arriving soon so stay posted.

10 August 2012

Hooray! The Raggi yarn in Christmas colors has finally arrived. Knit your socks and slippers and be ready for Christmas. Here are samples of the two colorways. One is mostly white and the other is mostly red and green.

I have plenty of patterns for Guest Socks and Knitted Slippers.

2 August 2012

The new Denise 2Go needles are finally here. For those of you who travel and would like a very small set of carry along needles for that impromptu project that crops up, this is the solution. Even though it doesn't show you get cables and connectors. They're hidden behind the needles in a  pocket.

Denise Interchangeable Needles are proudly made in the USA.

Next time you stop by just ask us to show them to you.