8 September 2016

We've been knitting up a storm trying to get more models finished for you to see. When they're on a needle and scrunched up they just don't look as nice and a finished, blocked piece of knitting.

We just got in a new yarn/kit from Trendsetter. This is an elegant wrap called Zig Zag Wrap and uses neutral colors of Lana Grossa Cool Wool. This wrap is easy to knit and will go with anything in your wardrobe.

I started knitting the Teeter Totter Shawl to see how it is formed. From the picture it was hard to see how they were working the colors. I have to say, it is interesting to knit and the start of the wrap it clever. To remind you, here's what it looks like.

Using Berroco Ultra Alpaca, this is going to be fun to knit.

30 September 2015

Let's think soft and cuddly with a tiny bit of bling. Okay, let's think Firefly buy Lana Grossa.

This beautiful alpaca blend yarn knits quickly at 3.5 sts/inch. We're knitting a cape with a cowl but sweaters, hats and scarves are not out of the question. The colors are classic and they have the most beautiful deep wine color that you've ever seen.

The image just doesn't do this color justice. You have to see it to believe it.

We're knitting this yarn into this cape as I type. Just ask to see our progress. This is a very easy to knit pattern.

4 September 2015

The Porch Party is fast approaching. Mark your calendars for Sept 19! It's going to be fun!

The good news is that the Front Porch has finally opened. They serve breakfast all day and open at 10 am. They're still working out the kinks but the food is great (so say the reviewer/knitters).

New yarns are arriving. We just received Trendsetter's Firefly yarn. This is a soft alpaca/wool blended chained yarn that is very soft and has just a bit of sparkle. We're going to be knitting a Cape and Loop from Lana Grossa's newest Look Book for fall/winter.

For those of who loved working with Lana Grossa's Lace Lux, it's back. There are great patterns on Ravelry but what comes to mind is the Vitamin D sweater. It would be gorgeous in this yarn.

We've got a great idea of what can be knitted with Kauni Effekt yarn. If you want a sweater with vertical stripes this sweater/pattern could be for you. When you stop by, just ask us.

14 May 2015

Hooray! I finally finished the Pente cardigan designed by Carol Feller. I used Sebago by Knit One Crochet Too instead of the specified yarn. It is sooooo soft. You have to stop by to see the finished sweater.

Here's the Ravelry link: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pente and here's the photo:

I'm knitting the Lana Grossa Poncho in Opera and I have to say it has the most unusual short row instructions but they work and it looks great. When you stop by ask to see the work in progress.

22 April 2015

Another Lana Grossa shipment arrived today!

We now have Rocky, a wool/nylon blend fingering weight yarn. This yarn has fabulous color combinations and is just plain fun. Faux fair isle is finally back.

For those of you who would like some glitz for summer wear, Opera is the yarn for you. We just got in enough to knit a sample so please come by and tell us what you think.

This yarn is a cotton blend with paillettes. Soft and light weight with just enough glitz to add a bit of pizzazz to your summer wardrobe. We're knitting an asymmetrical poncho with a cowl collar. Just right for a summer cover in a cold office or restaurant.

See you soon!

20 March 2015

This is not exactly the spring day I was expecting. I was at least hoping for sun. But all in all, there is not 8' plus of snow on the ground.

Just in, Lana Grossa 365 Cotone. This worsted weight chained cotton blend has arrived in several pastel colorways which are great for baby. Stop by and check them out!

    
This yarn knits at 5 sts/inch but can be knit to as much as 6.5 sts/inch. This cotton is really soft and light because of the way it is spun and the addition of polyamid (think nylon).