28 November 2014

Now that you're full of turkey come

Sit and Knit

Tomorrow Nov. 29

and

Sunday Nov. 30

 All day both days.

Sit and be merry with a group of fellow knitters.

UPS just brought a fresh supply of Berroco Sox yarn in new colors for the shop. These are 100 gm balls so it only takes one for a pair. Socks make a quick gift for the upcoming holiday season.

Want to knit a sock from the toe-up? I'll show you how to get started with toe-up on either day.

21 November 2014

Don't  forget the 

Sit and Knit

November 29 and 30

Relax after the holiday stress.

And, better late than never –

The September edition of Lang Jawoll Color sock yarn has finally arrived. This limited edition yarn comes with a dyed-to-match reinforcing thread for those sock areas that tend to wear first. The colorways in this version stripe less than what we’ve had from Jawoll in the past, resulting in a nice, overall distribution of color. I can’t find any pictures of this yarn online, so you’ll just have to come see for yourself.

19 November 2014

With the holidays barreling down on us no need to be panicked for hand knit gifts.

I just received Ornamental Knits ornament kits. I have a good selection and these are quick to knit gifts that amaze.

This is the simplest of the designs and there are many colors available. If you would like a bit more of a challenge we have those too!

Stop by the shop and peruse the selection.

23 October 2014

With Halloween almost here, Lyn decided that we needed to yarn bomb our sad tree in front of the shop and put our scarecrow there.

Her know what you think when you see her.

Happy Halloween!

26 September 2014

Don't forget!

FALL

PORCH PARTY

ALL DAY

TOMORROW

SEPTEMBER 27

Tea and cookies will be available. Good weather, food and knitting, what more could you ask for?

24 September 2014

The count down begins!

FALL

PORCH PARTY

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27

ALL DAY

It looks like it will be a beautiful weekend day to sit and enjoy the start of fall weather. Please stop by for some cookies and tea.

The store just got in a great quick to knit yarn that makes a fun hat with one ball or a fun scarf with two balls.  As you knit you can slide the flowers along the yarn to place them where you wish. Or, you can follow the free patten inside the label. 

This is a wool and acrylic blend that can be machine washed but no dryer - you wouldn't want to ruin the flowers.

5 Sept 2014

Boy, has it been hot and humid. I guess I shouldn't be complaining because it has been a rather cool summer for Virginia.

But according to the Farmers Almanac, we're going to have another winter like we had, to quote:

The folks at the Farmers' Almanac can be forgiven for feeling smug: The 198-year-old publication correctly predicted the past nasty winter while federal forecasters blew it.
Memories of the polar vortex and relentless snowstorms won't soon be forgotten. And the editors of the publication are predicting more of the same for the coming season. . . . . .

The latest edition, which officially goes on sale this week, forecasts colder-than-normal and wetter-than-usual weather for three-quarters of the country east of the Rocky Mountains.

Brrrrrrrrr!

I'm thinking ahead and the winter yarns are starting to arrive. The latest addition is Berocco's Kodiak. This yarn is practically weightless. It's an airy blend of alpaca, nylon, and merino wool and works up quickly into a soft, cozy fabric.

We found a great pattern on Ravelry that knits up a quick cowl that is reversible and will look smart and keep you warm.  Because this can be knit so quickly, pattern will make thoughtful winter gifts.

See you soon.