A Little Knitty

There are approximately16 more weeks until the Holidays...start planning now and you will thank yourself later! :) Below you will find a link to a planner to help keep everything straight and meet your gift giving goals this year!  Get the Gift Planner HERE

Way back in June I attended a local yarn convention and fell head over heels in love with Cassatt.  Spun in Italy, Cassatt is a light and lofty blend of baby alpaca, wool, nylon, and viscose. It is constructed with a hollow core and fine fibers blown through for an ethereal halo. The colors are inspired by impressionist paintings. Beautiful speckles and tweedy nubs make this yarn all the more magical.  First, I knit up a little cowl to get a feel for the yarn. I found It's That Fast on Ravelry and knit a smaller version of her design. This yarn is so lofty and soft that I just knew I had to find a sweater pattern to use with this yarn! So on my to-do list this winter is the Turtle Dove II Not sure what color I'll use....all of them are speaking to me! :) Here are all the details about the yarn.... Skein InformationYards 120.00 Grams 50.00 Yarn Composition  Viscose 10% Wool 35% Baby Alpaca 35% Nylon 20% Yarn Weight Information Medium Stitches Per InchSuggested Knit Gauge: 1

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This is part restock and part new inventory!!! The sock weight base was so popular that we already needed a restock!!! I also test-drove the Aran base last month and fell in love!  I knit a super squishy headband  (I removed some stitches from the original pattern and used a US10 knitting needle instead of the US4 they indicated...I would have knit CARDBOARD with that yarn and US4 needles!!) I just loved the way it knit up, so I added the Aran yarn to this order. It is a pretty hefty Aran weight, I would actually call it a chunky!) And how cute are the little employees over at Lyrical Fibers??? They even signed the packing slip!!! <3

Bella chenille yarn makes the SOFTEST blankets for kiddos! This beautiful pattern uses 4 balls and we have lots of colors currently in stock and more arriving next week!! You can get the free pattern HERE

Our team here at A Little Knitty is ridiculously talented!!! I mentioned in passing that I needed to find someone to make project bags with drawstrings and Hilde said "I can do it" and boy did she deliver!!! We now have Hilde's creations here in the shop and available online ! 

So...I am not much of a crocheter, though I have done it in my time. I am more of a knitter. BUT - I do have a WIP on my needles....er....hook, that I would love to get back to. (Remember those projects I mentioned last week that I am working on but not necessarily currently?) Have you heard of embossed crochet? I saw Spica Embossed bag by Natalia Kononova when it came out and fell in love! I had to find out how it was done. I think it's beautiful.  Since then she has come out with a very similar pattern called Embossed Meadow , that incorporates more colors so the embossed portions are a different color than the background (I have no clue how that's done - so that's another project added to my very long list. Spica Embossed Bag calls for a DK weight cotton/linen/flax blend but anything with those types of fibers would work. At A Little Knitty we have Flax by Fibra Natura , Juniper Moon Farm Zooey and I've seen it done up in Bamboo Pop ! So, if you see me in the shop,

I need a new hobby like I need a hole in my head, but my arm has been bothering me (this tendonitis won't let up!!!) so I swept the dust off the weaving loom I bought in April 2020 and begged Teresa to show me her ways.  Putting the loom together wasn't too hard, and the set-up was much better with Teresa holding my hand. I decided to make a scarf first, but my real goal in life is to make dish towels....TONS AND TONS OF DISH TOWELS!!!!!   I wouldn't say that I've found my new passion in life, but I don't usually embrace a new hobby well. I want to be instantly proficient and not struggle (I know y'all understand!). But that's just not how life works!  If you are curious about weaving, stop into the shop and try my loom. We have access to order in any loom Ashford makes. And their shipping is INSANELY FAST!!!! We do have this new book in the shop if you are looking for a great weaving reference guide!! You can find the book in-store or online HERE

Get ready for a blast from the past?? I grew up in a pretty crafty family, and I made a TON of these (not the nice cotton ones, the nice nylon ones!!!!) In fact my Aunt still has one of my masterpieces and I have one that I turned into a Christmas ornament back in the 1980's and it's STILL rocking all these years later! If you have a kiddo in your life that likes to be crafty, this is a great gift! Or purchase one NOW and get them working on Holiday Gifts for everyone in the family! We have two kit options, along with loop refills! Ages 6+ Kit #1: Traditional Size Loom that makes 2 potholders Kit Makes Two 6" x 6" Potholders Our traditional looms and loops are custom made, and are the highest quality out there (and they are COTTON so you can really use them as potholders and they won't melt to your pot!). Make colorful potholders for your home, as gifts or to sell as a fund-raiser for your school, church, or club. Our Standard Loom has enough loops to make 2 Potho

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Ultimate Sock by Malabrigo We are excited to introduce one of our most-requested bases of yarn: Ultimate Sock, which contains 25% Nylon! Ultimate Sock takes our sock yarn and elevates it a level by adding 25% Nylon to the superwash merino that everyone already knows and loves. It is perfect to knit your lovely socks and make sure they will be resistant and durable at the same time. Ultimate Sock is a 4-ply with 420 yards yarn and we are introducing it with 30 beautiful colors, including some of our classics, such as Aniversario, Frank Ochre and some exclusive new colors; Patrick, Gloria and Zinnia. Great for: Socks and garments with a lot of friction. Be sure to get enough yarn to complete your project since each bag is a different dye lot, and skeins may vary from bag to bag. Skeins may vary one from the other even within the same bag. To ensure random color distribution, work from two balls of yarn at once, alternating a few rows from each ball. The colors shown on photos are illus

They are FINALLY back in stock!!! We have 2 of the dark wood and 1 of the light wood. We cannot ship, but you can purchase them in store!!

We just received in a huge box of Universal Yarn including more/new colors or Cotton Supreme & Deluxe Wosted Superwash! If you have been waiting for either of these...come check them out! Cotton Supreme is a smooth and sumptuous worsted weight cotton yarn. A dream to work with, the soft cotton shimmers with vivid color and works up wonderfully into summer tops and sweaters. Machine washable and dryable, Cotton Supreme softens as it washes – making it a great choice for adult and children’s garments alike! Deluxe Worsted Superwash is an AMAZING workhorse of a yarn that is great for hats, sweaters, cowls and more! The beauty of wool...but won't felt!!!

Hello, Everyone!  Jen asked me to write a little bit about patterns I dream of doing or are currently working on. I immediately thought of my current project that I am loving working on! (ok, let's get real - I have lots of things on the needles but I'm talking about the one I am currently ACTUALLY working on!)  I am working on an open-front cardigan called Abria . The construction is a bit different but it makes it so fun! There is the tiniest bit of lace on the front, which I also love. I am using Rico Light & Long Tweed that Jen has in the store - made of cotton and acrylic and it's so SOFT!!! I couldn't wait to knit a comfy sweater in it. I also love the subtle striping, though the color I chose does not really do this (but I still love it!) I think that's why I am loving this project so much - the combo of a fun pattern and yarn you love can't be beat! The sweater is working up so nice and soft - it's just what I was dreaming of. Once this sweater

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We are so thrilled to hear that Stitch n Pitch with the Mariners is BACK!!!!  Tuesday, September 6th 6:40pm Before covid, we went every year, and this year we really stocked up on tickets! Grab your tickets and the first 6 people who ask for a ride can join me in my vehicle....or meet us at the park!! Remember to look at the guidelines for what is allowed in the park. Personally, I'm going to bring a see-thru bag for my knitting and a small wallet with my moolah (don't forget ...there are vendors at the park!)  If we sell out of tickets fast, I'll buy more!!!  They did offer lower seats, but I chose the more budget friendly upper seats.  You will receive a reusable bag from the park, but you will also get some treats from A Little Knitty with your purchase! Get your tickets HERE or in store 

Lace Knitting, Chart Reading & Lifelines, OH MY! Cost: $ 45.00 Sun, Aug 21, 2022 at Noon to 3:00 pm Are you ready to try your hand at lace knitting or just want to fine-tune your lace knitting skills? Then enroll in this class. We will be knitting the beautiful Leaving Lace Cowl that has a leafy lace pattern. We will cover basic lace stitches and symbols, knitting in the round, reading a lace chart and written directions, placing lifelines, and finishing techniques. Materials Provided:  Lifeline Yarn and Pattern. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/leaving-cowl Materials Needed:  50g sport or DK weight yarn (sample is done with one skein of Malabrigo Arroyo), size US6-16” circular needles, stitch marker & tapestry needle. Experience Needed:  Must be able to knit and purl. Homework Required:  Prior to class, cast on 128 stitches and join in the round. Knit 10 rounds of seed stitch (Round 1: (K1, P1) repeat parenthesis until the end. Round 2: (P1, K1) repeat parenthesis unt

You can find this book in-store or online HERE And we do have a couple addiExpress Kingsize in stock (sorry, they can't be ordered online) and we will be getting more of the original addiExpress in stock soon!

It was love at first touch with this yarn!!  Madrona from HiKoo is a Baby Alpaca, Merino Wool, Bamboo, Nylon blend that is great for any fingering weight project from socks to shawls to sweaters and everything between! Please note: Some labels may list an incorrect yardage of 460yds. The correct yardage is 402yds. Fiber Content 30% Baby Alpaca/ 30% Merino Wool/ 20% Bamboo Viscose/ 20% Nylon Weight Fingering, Sock Gauge 7-8 sts = 1" on US 0-2; suggested B-E hook Weight/Yardage 100g/402yds Care Machine Wash Gentle Cold, Dry Flat Country Of Origin Peru You can find this yarn in-store or online HERE We only have 5 colors to start with, but will be bringing in more!

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