25 April 2014

I would like to announce the arrival of Kauni's Effekt yarn. There are many long run color changing yarns but Effekt is unique. This is a rustic fingering wright yarn dyed in absolutely beautiful combinations. Effekt's long color variations make incredible sweaters, shawls, stoles, vests and more. This yarn is only limited by your imagination.

This yarn is sold by weight. Sound strange? Well, each ball can have a different gram weight. A 100 gm ball will cost less than a 120 gm ball and the amount of yardage varies with the weight. We have a chart at the shop listing the cost of a given weight ball and the amount of yardage contained in the ball. The beauty of this yarn makes up for this small oddity in its put-up.

We have knitted color samples so we can show you what the color will look like knitted up. Stop by and ask to see the samples.

17 April 2014

For your knitting pleasure:

WE WILL BE OPEN

EASTER SUNDAY

APRIL 20th

New summer yarn has arrived. We have received Schachenmayr Tahiti. Soft summer colors and smooth color transitions characterize this delicate summer yarn. Tahiti is 99% cotton and 1% polyester. The  polyester content gives Tahiti a slight stretch for beautiful knits. This light summer yarn, with its pastel colors, is ideal for delicate, airy designs.

There are 306 yards in a ball and this is a lace weight cotton that knits to 32 stitches/4 inches. Of course to knit that lacy stole for covering your shoulders this summer, a medium size needle is in order.

This is the ideal cotton lace  yarn for summer wear.

12 April 2014

We're waiting to have some fun knitting with you

All Day

Sit and Knit

is

Today

And, we have non-fattening Easter candy because as long as your knitting it you won't gain any calories.

Come join us on the porch. It's a beautiful day!

10 April 2014

I know that I shouldn't get too excited but it appears that spring has really arrived.

It also looks as though this weekend will be nice for the

Sit and Knit

on

Saturday April 12

an it just might be on the porch! This is an all day event so come when you have the time. Looking  forward to seeing you and what you are knitting.

4 March 2014

Fingers crossed, it looks like spring might be here, despite what the Farmers Almanac might say.

I have been waiting, and maybe you too have been waiting for Laura Bryant at Prism Art to dye the Saki yarn that I used in this shawlette

It has finally arrived! I now have Saki yarn in colors Garnet and Mushroom in stock.

I have to say that this was a fun shawlette to knit. I will do another (when I have spare time ; ). I think this would look great using a space-dyed yarn and a solid that would pick out one of the colors in the space dyed.  Just thinking about the possibilities.........

18 March 2014

Spring will happen on March 20, but no one told Old Man Winter!

I have send out invitations to the 13th annual  P J Party. If you attended last year and haven't received your invitation please call the shop. As of today, there are two opening available. If you or someone you know are interested in attending (October 24 - 26) please call the shop and let us know.

A Sit and Knit has been scheduled for Saturday, April 12. Knowing the way the weather has been it will most likely be a bit too chilly for an outside day. The shop will just have to do. I will have light refreshments available.

Hopefully this will help break the winter doldrums.

12 March 2014

It felt like Spring for a moment. The bouncing temperatures this time of year makes it hard to decide whether to knit with wool or cotton.

If your thoughts are turning to a light Spring/Summer sweater, Cascade SunSeeker has arrived.

This is a cotton blend with just a tiny bit of glitz - just right for Summer. SunSeeker can be knit as a DK or Sport weight so there is a nice choice of weights for those cool Spring days or cool Summer nights.

This yarn is machine washable and dryable to make your care easy. And, the yarn comes in great Summer colors. Just the ticket for that light sweater that you've wanted to knit.

We have a knitted sample on the table and we'll start knitting a garment this weekend.

See you soon!