I am so excited to have been gifted raw fleece from two Shetlands and two Romney Mix from a local couple. It is as close as I’ll get to having my own sheep, at least for the foreseeable future. I hope to bring it to Michael Hampton in Richmond, Vermont, for spinning. Although I know this will take time, it has been a goal of mine for a number of years. I can’t wait to see the skeins hanging in the shop!
The 2015 issue of Jane Austen knits is a must-buy for us knitters who also love Jane Austen. The articles discuss gardens, marriage, romance, fashion, and the city of York, as they were during the Regency Period and as they featured in Jane Austen’s writing. The 30 projects vary from the quirky tea cozy to the traditional man’s aran sweater with many sweet projects in between: mittens, gloves, shawls, sweaters…even a handkerchief. You’ll not only find inspiration in the projects, but a desire to go back and re-read Miss Austen.
Sweet Pea & Friends, The SheepOver, is a charming story, beautifully illustrated, about an injured sheep, Sweet Pea, who gets to have a “sheepover” after she heals. John and Jennifer Chapman, from Essex, Vermont, based the story and photo illustrations on a true story. I met John at his booth at the Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival in Tunbridge with his border collie, Laddie, who features in the book and is even sweeter in real life. Copies of the book and cards are available in the shop.
Join Casey to make this felted pumpkin basket. Can’t you see your candy in it? Friday, the 9th and 23rd, from 4:30-6:00. She’ll also be teaching a pumpkin kid’s hat on Thursday, the 15th, from 4:30-6:00.
Pygora is a fiber goat bred by crossing the Pygmy goat with the Angora goat. The Pygora Breeders Association was formed in 1987, so it is a relatively new breed as far as goats go. As you may suspect, the fiber has a cashmere softness. While at Tunbridge, I picked up 32 skeins of this glorious yarn (thus the name Adora Pygora) in 6 colors: Natural, Silver, Pumpkin, Fern, African Violet, and Denim. It has been blended with 20% bamboo and 20% merino. Each fingering weight, 2 ounce skein has 180 yards. At $24, this is a steal. You can pop in the shop to handle it, or order on-line at Love.Yarn.Shop. You’ll find it listed under LYS.
What a night to be in Bethlehem! From 5-7, at Love.Yarn.Shop. you can take a Christmas Ornament Class with Casey, sign up for Secret Santa Swap, and swing in to nibble, sip, and say “hi.” You’ll want to visit WREN to see the new gallery exhibit, Clay and Rock by Alison Dodd and Andrew Hepburn. At 7:00 it’s off to the Colonial Theatre for the Manhattan Short Film Festival.
As the sweaters come out, we also see with new eyes the pills. Time to shave. There are products you can buy to de-pill your sweater, but really, just a regular hand-held shaver (the kind you have for your legs and underarms) works just as well. Take a few minutes to go over your garment and it will look 100% better and ready for the new season.
The slip-stitch stash hats that the North Country Fiber Forum women have knit are heading to Burch House just in time for the cold snap we’re experiencing in the North Country. Thank you to all who participated in this project. I’m sure these hand-knit hats will bring comfort, as well as warmth, to the wearer.
This sport weight 100% washable merino is Certified EcoWash Organic, making it the perfect choice for ecologically-minded knitters and crocheters. The yarns are incredibly soft and the you’ll fall in love with the tonal colors. Nice for a baby or, better yet, to baby your own soft skin.
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