A Little Knitty

This year the Auburn Downtown Association put together a drive to collect items for Seniors in Need. Our shop was one of about 10 businesses downtown who collected and it's overwhelming to hear the grand totals!! I know Auburn gets a bad wrap, I hear it a lot, but when it comes to heart...this community has it in spades! Not only were the donations impressive, but it is also so cool that this was done with pretty much no advertising. We just tossed some wreaths at local businesses, gave minimal direction and they ran with it. Business owners chatted with their customers, who really are more like family than customers. They shared information about seniors in need and the public really came through for us. Then another magical thing happened. When our customers shopped at OTHER small businesses for the items on the list, those businesses added more goodies for the seniors. THIS is why we need Main Streets and Local, Small Businesses!!! I am so proud of our community, pro

A Crochet Cowl & A Knit Crown This is SO cozy and cute! It would be perfect with Uptown Worsted! You can get the free pattern here:  https://stitch11.com/warm-winter-cowl-crochet-pattern/ This crown!!!! So cute, and it even comes in adult size!!!! You can make it for yourself, I won't judge! You can get the free pattern here:  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/circlet Thank you for enjoying the Twelve Days of Christmas with A Little Knitty. Please note: Four of the Knit Patterns are paid for ‘A Little Knitty’ patterns that we are gifting to our friends for the Holidays, please do not duplicate or share. All other patterns are free patterns that were curated from Ravelry. We have notified the owners of these patterns that we will be linking to their free patterns. A Little Knitty has no rights to these patterns and most have not been worked up, but we trust the sources. Some patterns are on blogs that may have affiliate links. A Little Knitty has not be

A Crochet Scarf Pattern & A 'Chris' Hat This beautiful crochet scarf would be perfect in United by Queensland. Super soft and breathable and machine washable!!! You can get the free pattern here:  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/equinox-20 This hat pattern includes a pattern for the pompom too...or just attach any old pompom that you like! You can get the pattern here:  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chris-pompom-hat  make sure to use 12daysofchristmas at checkout! Thank you for enjoying the Twelve Days of Christmas with A Little Knitty. Please note: Four of the Knit Patterns are paid for ‘A Little Knitty’ patterns that we are gifting to our friends for the Holidays, please do not duplicate or share. All other patterns are free patterns that were curated from Ravelry. We have notified the owners of these patterns that we will be linking to their free patterns. A Little Knitty has no rights to these patterns and most have not been worke

A Crochet Bowl Holder Pattern & A 'Piper' Slouch Hat This thing is SO needed around my house! Crochet it up in some Cotton Supreme by Universal! You can get the pattern here:  https://www.nickishomemadecrafts.com/microwavable-cotton-bowl-cozy/ This slouchy hat is named after my daughter and I just love knitting them. A fun pattern for the teen on your list! You can get the pattern here:  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/piper-slouch-hat just use code 12daysofchristmas at checkout to get it FREE! Thank you for enjoying the Twelve Days of Christmas with A Little Knitty. Please note: Four of the Knit Patterns are paid for ‘A Little Knitty’ patterns that we are gifting to our friends for the Holidays, please do not duplicate or share. All other patterns are free patterns that were curated from Ravelry. We have notified the owners of these patterns that we will be linking to their free patterns. A Little Knitty has no rights to these patterns and most

A Granny Square Shawl & A Double Knit Cowl How fun would it be to crochet this up with bits of yarn you have leftover from other projects? This uses fingering weight yarn and I think it would be so cool crochet with leftovers!!! You can get the Churchmouse Pattern here:  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/half-a-granny-square-shawl I love double knitting for cowls because there is no "wrong side" and this pattern is just SO CUTE!!!! It would be awesome knit up in Findley DK! The pattern can be found here:  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gingham-neck-warmer-in-double-knit Thank you for enjoying the Twelve Days of Christmas with A Little Knitty. Please note: Four of the Knit Patterns are paid for ‘A Little Knitty’ patterns that we are gifting to our friends for the Holidays, please do not duplicate or share. All other patterns are free patterns that were curated from Ravelry. We have notified the owners of these patterns that we wil

A Corner to Corner Crochet Blanket & Some Knit Gingerbread Men I love a corner to corner crochet baby blanket! Hope you enjoy this one...it would be great using Uptown Worsted by Universal! You can find the free Crochet Pattern here:  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/corner-to-corner-baby-blanket-2 These gingerbread men are just the cutest!! They would be perfect knit up with Uptown Worsted! You can find the free pattern here:  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gingerbread-boy-4 Thank you for enjoying the Twelve Days of Christmas with A Little Knitty. Please note: Four of the Knit Patterns are paid for ‘A Little Knitty’ patterns that we are gifting to our friends for the Holidays, please do not duplicate or share. All other patterns are free patterns that were curated from Ravelry. We have notified the owners of these patterns that we will be linking to their free patterns. A Little Knitty has no rights to these patterns and most have not been w

An Adorable Crochet Toque & An Elegant Knit Scarf This adorable Toque (that's hat in Canadian) would be perfect Crochet up with Brisbane by Queensland Collection! You can get the free pattern here:  http://www.sincerelypam.com/lansdowne-toque-free-pattern/ This pattern is just SO cool because it looks ribbed, but there is not a single purl in sight!!! Check it out...we think it would be awesome with Herriot by Juniper Moon Farm! You can find the free pattern here:  https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2014/09/12/no-purl-ribbed-scarf/ Thank you for enjoying the Twelve Days of Christmas with A Little Knitty. Please note: Four of the Knit Patterns are paid for ‘A Little Knitty’ patterns that we are gifting to our friends for the Holidays, please do not duplicate or share. All other patterns are free patterns that were curated from Ravelry. We have notified the owners of these patterns that we will be linking to their free patterns. A Little Knitty has no rights to

A Crochet Braided Cowl & A Watermelon Knit Cardigan This cowl just calls my name!!!! It would be perfect crochet up in Uptown Worsted by Universal. You can get the FREE pattern here:  http://www.myhobbyiscrochet.com/2016/01/double-layered-braided-cowl-free.html I knit this for my daughter a few years ago (In one color, not the watermelon) it was a super fun knit and works so well using Bamboo Pop! You can get the free pattern here:  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/watermelon-baby-cardigan Thank you for enjoying the Twelve Days of Christmas with A Little Knitty. Please note: Four of the Knit Patterns are paid for ‘A Little Knitty’ patterns that we are gifting to our friends for the Holidays, please do not duplicate or share. All other patterns are free patterns that were curated from Ravelry. We have notified the owners of these patterns that we will be linking to their free patterns. A Little Knitty has no rights to these patterns and most have not

A Crochet Hedgehog & A Brioche Knit Scarf How cute are these????? I think I need to make a pack of them! You can get the free pattern here:  https://www.crochetstitchwitch.com/?p=337 This brioche scarf is beautiful and would be perfect using Classic Shades and Deluxe Worsted! You can get the FREE pattern here:  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/brioche-basix-scarf Thank you for enjoying the Twelve Days of Christmas with A Little Knitty. Please note: Four of the Knit Patterns are paid for ‘A Little Knitty’ patterns that we are gifting to our friends for the Holidays, please do not duplicate or share. All other patterns are free patterns that were curated from Ravelry. We have notified the owners of these patterns that we will be linking to their free patterns. A Little Knitty has no rights to these patterns and most have not been worked up, but we trust the sources. Some patterns are on blogs that may have affiliate links. A Little Knitty has not been pa

A Little Knitty Classes & Descriptions January & February 2019 Brioche Cowl - $40  – 4 Hours – Instructor: Sandy Buzzelli Saturday, January 5th 10am to 2pm Add exciting dimensions of color and texture to your knitting by learning to knit the two-color brioche stitch.  Brioche creates a stretchy, squishy, rib-like and reversible fabric that is irresistible!  Prerequisite:  you should know how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. Faux Fur Pompom Workshop - $30 – 2 Hours – Instructor: Karen Belleque Saturday, January 5th 3pm to 5pm We LOVE a good pompom...and what better way to top your next hat than with one you make yourself! We provide the tools and the materials....you bring the hands! You will make 2 pompoms during the class and you can add more for $3 each! Kumihimo Bracelet - $40 - 4 Hours – Instructor: Sandy Buzzelli Saturday, January 12th 10am to 2pm As knitters and crocheters, we all have leftover bits of yarn in our stashes.  Kumihimo, a

Crochet Ring Around the Rosie Vest & Jeepers Creepers Slouchy Knit Hat Pattern We think this would look lovely using coordinating colors of Uptown Worsted or Classic Shades by Universal Yarn. You can get your FREE pattern here:  http://thelavenderchair.com/ring-around-rosie-vest-crochet-pattern/ This hat is PERFECT for any hand dyed DK weight yarn! You can get the FREE pattern here:  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jeepers-creepers-hat Thank you for enjoying the Twelve Days of Christmas with A Little Knitty. Please note: Four of the Knit Patterns are paid for ‘A Little Knitty’ patterns that we are gifting to our friends for the Holidays, please do not duplicate or share. All other patterns are free patterns that were curated from Ravelry. We have notified the owners of these patterns that we will be linking to their free patterns. A Little Knitty has no rights to these patterns and most have not been worked up, but we trust the sources. Some patterns

Crochet Ballet Slippers & My Favorite Knitted Sock Pattern We recommend working these up with Uptown Worsted by Universal. The yarn is super soft, sturdy, machine washable and anti-pilling. How perfect is that? Find the FREE pattern here:  https://hearthookhome.com/ballet-slippers-free-crochet-pattern/ This pattern is my FAVORITE heel flap sock. It is knit cuff down and I love the garter edge on the heel flap! This is a perfect pattern for both hand dyed yarns and our super soft alpaca blend by Juniper Moon Farm! You can get the pattern here:  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hermiones-everyday-socks Thank you for enjoying the Twelve Days of Christmas with A Little Knitty. Please note: Four of the Knit Patterns are paid for ‘A Little Knitty’ patterns that we are gifting to our friends for the Holidays, please do not duplicate or share. All other patterns are free patterns that were curated from Ravelry. We have notified the owners of these patterns tha

A Crochet Shawl & A Knit Cowl We recommend using Foursome by United to crochet up this beauty! You can get the FREE crochet pattern here:  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/virus-shawl---virustuch We recommend using DK Superwash Tweed by Universal. You can get the FREE knitting pattern here, make sure to use 12daysofchristmas at checkout!  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amanda-cowl-4 Thank you for enjoying the Twelve Days of Christmas with A Little Knitty. Please note: Four of the Knit Patterns are paid for ‘A Little Knitty’ patterns that we are gifting to our friends for the Holidays, please do not duplicate or share. All other patterns are free patterns that were curated from Ravelry. We have notified the owners of these patterns that we will be linking to their free patterns. A Little Knitty has no rights to these patterns and most have not been worked up, but we trust the sources. Some patterns are on blogs that may have affiliate links. A

A Crochet Slouch Hat & Knit Lucy Hat.... Find the free Crochet Hat Pattern Here:  https://kirstenhollowaydesigns.com/2018/11/november-twilight-crochet-slouch-hat-pattern-for-women.html   We recommend crocheting it up using Uptown Worsted by Universal Yarn and adding a beautiful faux fur pompom on top! Find the free knit pattern on Ravelry, use code 12daysofchristmas at checkout to get it free!  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lucy-hat-6  (copy this link and paste it in a new window, it cannot open Ravelry within my website!) We recommend knitting this up with Simplicity by Hikoo! Thank you for enjoying the Twelve Days of Christmas with A Little Knitty. Please note: Four of the Knit Patterns are paid for ‘A Little Knitty’ patterns that we are gifting to our friends for the Holidays, please do not duplicate or share. All other patterns are free patterns that were curated from Ravelry. We have notified the owners of these patterns that we will be linking t

The name doesn't lie, knitting this hat really was Instant Love ! It's SUPER fast, has a little interest to it with twisted stitches, but really lets the yarn be the rockstar! You can find the pattern here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/instant-love And you can find the yarn in shop and online! Jen

Do you have a project (or two) that you are stuck on? Do you just need a little guidance to get started on that sweater you have always wanted to knit? Do you have questions that pop up while you are crocheting?  Drop-in Stitching Help is for YOU! Our expert, Sandy, brings her many years of yarn crafting knowledge, you bring the project/questions. This is a great time for you to work and then as something pops up, you can get hands on help and advice! If you aren't struggling and have no burning questions, but want to absorb the learning that is going on in the loft, you are welcome to join as well! Sessions are $10 each, sign up is not necessary (that's why we call it Drop-in!)...however, space is limited! Jen

Make sure you join our Facebook Group or watch our website every day December 1-12th...we will be doing the 12 days of Christmas and will share 12 knit and 12 crochet patterns that we have curated...and all are FREE!!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/996616350464774/ Jen

You are invited to a lovely evening out at A Little Knitty on December 14th from 5pm to 9pm Dinner will be catered by a local company, desserts by our FAVORITE baker at Semi-Sweet Cake Design, Full Mini-Skein Set that YOU get to custom pick and the bundt cake Pattern from Hula Hut, Crafts, Prizes and of course bring your knitting or crochet project!! Tickets are $69 per person and are limited to 15 people...so get your tickets EARLY!!! http://www.alittleknitty.com/shop/Events/p/Christmas-Party-at-A-Little-Knitty-x36616231.htm Jen

This new sample was knit by Karen and uses a new yarn!!! This is the Fidra hat by Gunrun Johnston and uses Moonshine by Juniper Moon Farm! Check it out! You will fall in love! Jen

Christmas Stockings are such a fun knit...they are like socks, but bigger and you only have to knit one :) We love this pattern we found last year! It is free on Ravelry and knit using 3 colors of Ewe Ewe Wooly Worsted! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/christmas-stocking-22 Jen

Baskets go with knitting like peanut butter goes with jelly!!! We have a new inventory of baskets and they are perfect for your project on the go!!  Jen

Looking for more info on Girls Night Out??? https://www.facebook.com/events/316337305788881/?ti=cl Jen

We are thrilled to have Sarah from Macramé and Chardonnay in the shop on Saturday, October 27th from 2 to 5pm to teach us how to make these amazing wall hangings!!! No skills required (seriously, none...can you tie your shoes? Ok, you are good!), just fun, laughs and some snacks!!! The class is $68 and includes all of your materials and snacks!  The link to sign up is  https://macrameandchardonnay.eventbee.com/event?eid=161870743 If you have any questions, email us at info@alittleknitty.com Jen

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10TH • NOON UNTIL 6PM AT THE EM EVENT CENTER IN SHORELINE Have you heard about the Yarn Revolution? We are so proud to be a sponsor of this event! If you want to read more about it...you can check it out here:  https://nanostitchlab.com/home/yarn-revolution/ And you and pick up awesome T-Shirts here:  https://nanostitchlab.com/home/yarn-revolution/merchandise/ Jen

Quite some time ago a customer brought my attention to these two shawls https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/coffee-shop-wrap https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tea-house-wrap I love the oversize blanket feel of these knit & crochet wraps...and those tassles just complete the look! And right now, the patterns are FREE!!!! How awesome is that? We think this would be super adorable in our DK tweed...what will you knit/crochet yours in? Jen

I am a HUGE fan of DK weight yarn, especially for hats, gloves and baby knits! We have been getting in some pretty stellar DK from our indie dyers so I thought it would be fun to put together a collection in Ravelry so you have a one-stop-shop for the perfect pattern for these beautiful yarns! (The middle yarn here is giving me alllllll the heart eyes) So head over to  https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/dk-all-the-way and check out the inspiration we have bundled up...then head over to the shop to squish and adopt your favorite(s)! :) Here's a little sneak peek! Happy Knitting!! Jen

I have been noticing more and more of our Saturday shoppers are from out of town...and have been asking me for my restaurant recommendations while they are here. So, first of all, I wanted to do some research (ok...I wanted to eat out!!) and checked out the local places that are fantastic, are run by amazing families and make Auburn the perfect place to eat, drink & shop! Honestly, when I decided to add this section to the website, it was really to share with you all my favorite places to eat! ;) We have really amazing food here, we hope you enjoy it!! Geaux Brewing - http://geauxbrewing.com/ - Fantastic brewery with Louisiana Inspired food. We recommend a flight of beers...because we just can't pick one! They are just a couple blocks down the road at 425 E. Main Street Gor Gai Thai -  http://gorgaithai.com/ - Just another block past Geaux and across the street you will find the quaint Thai place that is kicking out some major authentic Thai Street food. 614 E. Main Street H

If you have been following the journey of A Little Knitty, you know we have grown very organically! We would love to carry everything, but alas the checkbook (and space) won't let us.  But we do offer Special Orders...which allows you access to some really fantastic things...AND helps the shop continue to grow! If you are interested in purchasing any interchangable sets from Chiagoo, Addi or Knitters Pride, we can special order them and let you know as soon as they are available for pick-up. And the same goes for yarn bowls, ball winders, swifts, lights, blocking wires, mats and so much more! If you would like to see the catalog of AWESOME that we have access to, just go here: http://www.brysonknits.com/online/index.php?p=home and for pricing email us at info@alittleknitty.com Place a pre-order between now and September 30th, and enjoy 20% off!! Yup...20% off that interchangeable set that you've been drooling over forever! If we can help you in any way...please let us kno

Awhile ago I left this sweet little blog behind for bigger pastures.  This year I switched my website, which gave me a lot more freedom in the design, and an amazing back office point of sale system...however the blog component wasn't what I was looking for. I dreamed of a blog that had the functionality of blogger and I kept trying out random things...until a lightbulb came on! GO BACK TO BLOGGER!!!! So here I am...back where the blog started! Hope you enjoy...more frequent blogging is coming at you! Jen

Twice a year I feel this need to get rid of everything hanging around and organize like crazy. This takes place on the last week of the year (that week between Christmas and New Years where you aren't quite sure what to do with yourself) and the week before school starts. Guess what week this is???? The only way I describe this urge is that it's exactly like nesting, except that I can touch my toes since I'm not pregnant! So this next week I plan on going through my closet and getting rid of so much of it and taking most of my garage and donating it to charity! I feel the need to get things in order and KNIT, KNIT, KNIT!!!! Along with a pumpkin spice latte and super cheesy Hallmark movie. I'm so predictable....it's not even funny! I hope you are enjoying these last bits of summer! Jen