Yarntopia

Sheesh...I get sick and my whole month gets thrown off kilter.  The illness only lasted a day and a half, but I am still trying to figure out where the time has gone.

My plan was to  "teach" a knitting computer class in this week's entry,  but we have soooo much yarn in the store and so many new shop samples that I am foregoing my plan for the current news.

This is the wall behind the register.  We will display upcoming class project samples here.  So, if you see something you would like to make, just ask us about it!  Each project also teaches a skill or two, and the final project is something to share or keep.  There are close up pictures with the class descriptions, so go take a look and then come check them out in person.

Fair Isle or stranded knitting has been one of those techniques that I have avoided.  Not because it is hard but because it can be fiddly and the dense fabric is generally too warm for our climate.  But, look what I made!

The tam is knit with two colors of Liberty Wool (have I told you how much I love this yarn?) and the variegated yarn does most of the work in the design.  I am now totally loving the stranded knitting and looking for patterns that feature small amounts of this fun color work.  Want to make this? Check the calendar soon, I'll schedule it and try to infect you with the Fair Isle love.

Check out the crochet at Yarntopia.

Isn't this stunning?  It is crocheted with Liberty Wool so it is vibrant, soft, and washable.  

This lovely scarf is the creation of Adrienne Lash and is on loan to us.  The pattern, Noro Windowpane Scarf, is a free download on Ravelry and uses 1 skein of Noro sock yarn.  It is a beautiful use of a self striping yarn in crochet.  Adrienne also crocheted the stole for us.  We are so excited to have her crochet talents helping us out!

Other new stuff:

Autumn is a fun new yarn that has wooden beads and fabric leaves spun into the fabric.  The shawl shown takes 2 hanks and the pattern is free with the purchase of the yarn.

Two more new shop samples

This is a convertible hat.  Draw the ribbon tight and wear it as a hat, or open it up and allow it to drape around your neck for a super cute cowl.  Two for one - gotta love that!

And finally this luscious scarf begins with a garter stitch center, then a lovely, lacy crocheted border is added.  The shrug is knit with Rowan's new Alpaca Chunky - yummo!

As is always the case, things are more lovely in person.  Hope to see you soon!