Join Laurie on Saturday at the shop to make this cute hat for October–Patrick’s Pumpkin Hat. 11-12:30 $15
More Done Roving has arrived! I picked out some lighter shades in the Frolicking Feet Worsted for children’s outfits. The soft washable merino is perfect for a special little someone.
I’ve just put out the LYS wine glasses! I had a few hiccups, of course, with the company who needs to send replacements for broken and imperfect ones, but other than that, they are in the shop. Can’t wait to use them, but it is only 12:30, so I’ll need to wait until closing time…
Today I finished a cute little cowl pattern, which I was inspired to write by a new knitter, Nancy. I decided to smarten it up with an i-cord, but it can be worn doubled-up. It’s available on my Etsy site. KISSpatterns
I had intended to order Nature Spun Sport from Brown Sheep, so imagine my surprise and disappointment when I received a box of worsted. Although Brown Sheep was willing to send a call tag, I decided to think about it. After holding a skein in my hand, I realized I had just solved one of my inventory dilemmas. I needed a worsted weight equivalent to Cascade 220 or Plymouth Galway (both from Peru), but I wanted a USA yarn and here it was! Problem solved.
The yearly Gifts is always a fantastic collection of patterns, but I think this year is exceptional in its breadth of projects. I especially appreciate the number of patterns for men, but there is something for every member of the family, plus homey items like entrelac coasters and an aran weight throw. My customers favorites are Sister Legwarmers and Compordach Mittens (which are cabled on the outside and have a knitted lining). Check it out at your LYS!
Eight women gathered to start their knitted prosthetics for breast cancer survivors. Some of us found it easier to do knit front and back, instead of make 1, because there are increases in every row, and it can get a bit tight. The website Knitted Knockers provides patterns for magic loop, double points, straight needles, and crochet, and the patterns have sizes from A cup to E cup.
Sunday, September 13th, we’ll be gathering at the shop from 1-3 to knit prosthetic breasts–Knitted Knockers–for survivors of breast cancer. We would like to donate these knitted breasts to local women, but if we aren’t able to do that, we can send them to the organization and they will donate them.
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