A Little Knitty

Let’s take a moment to remember what the holiday season is like when we are trying to knit or crochet for all our loved ones and there is a deadline to meet, and we might be creating something we are not all that fond of creating. We love doing it, and we love our loved ones, but wouldn’t it be nice to take a moment sometime to create something just for ourselves? Something for the pure joy of it, and something we know the receiver will love because that person is us! We know we’re going to love it! July is about as far away from the holidays as we can get - the perfect time to create a bit selfishly. Actually, I hate to think of it that way - it’s not selfish to make things for ourselves. I think it’s a necessity! A bit of self care, perhaps. I mean, we all need hats, mittens, and sweaters, too! So why not a bit of Christmas in July - this time, let’s make it personal! So who’s with me? Who wants to do a bit of selfish creating this July? (Let’s start with coming up with a better term...

We have been sensing a trend lately...for wet felting! There has been more and more demand for Malabrigo Worsted, which is their worsted weight 100% wool single ply yarn. This comes in amazing colors, is cost friendly and felts like a DREAM!!!!! Perfect for those felted bags, baskets, slippers and more!!!  We just restocked and added some lovely colors. You can see all of them online or in-store! Here are some fun felting ideas for both knit & crochet! https://ravel.me/3gnhuj     

We highly recommend a Della Q Oh Snap Sack for all that summer yarn crafting you are going to be doing this year! It's the perfect travel companion (doesn't eat, doesn't talk back, likes to go camping...see...perfect!!) You can find all of these bags in-store or online. We have Ocean and Sunset Snap Sacks in Small and Large as well as the new LYS bags with the cute car full of yarn!! Snap Sacks you can find HERE LYS bags you can find HERE

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I'm not the greatest cook, plus I'm SUPER impatient and get distracted easily...so my first pancake of every batch is usually a hot mess because I crank up the griddle and hope for the best. But I have found that the first pancake phenomenon can be found in knitting and crochet too (probably because of the same impatient and distracted reasons!!) Sometimes when we make something for the first time, it's a little wonky...like a first pancake. After we understand the pattern and have a little more experience...we improve! The nice thing about yarn, is that you can undo it and try again (you can't exactly uncook a pancake!!!)  If you encounter the first pancake phenomenon...don't sweat it! Just know you are in good company and either lean into it, or rip it out and try again!!!

Just finished this awesome knit and had to share! It is called Right Around the Corner and it's actually the 2nd time I have knit it (there is a green and orange version on the wall). It is my FAVORITE no brainer kinda knitting. It's easy to travel with and also makes a great use of 2 skeins of fingering weight yarn that you pick up during your travels!!!  I used 2 colors of https://www.alittleknitty.com/shop/c/p/Square-Peg-Yarns---Sock-x66582335.htm Square Peg Yarns, Sweet Cream Earl Grey (currently out of stock but it will be back) and Mary & Blue!!