A Little Knitty

Here is a link to our latest newsletter  👂April 26th 2023 A Little Knitty Yarn Shop Newsletter (mailchi.mp)

This Saturday is LYS Day and we are gonna party it up!!! Friday & Saturday Nancy from Trilogy Yarns will be here with all her awesome yarns. Saturday we will have our last Saturday of the Month Sit-n-Stitch Also on Saturday we will have the following fun things going down.  - Spend more than $50 before tax and get a token for our prize machine  - Every single transaction will be entered to win half of what they spent back on a gift card. Spend $50 get a $25 gift card!! Winner will be drawn after closing.  - In theory we will have a free knit pattern from Casapinka for anyone who buys two skeins of fingering weight yarn...but I haven't seen the codes yet so I can't confirm this one!! We can't wait to party with you!!

With Spring in full gear and Summer just around the corner, I’m excited about spending more time outside in our beautiful Northwest enjoying the long sunny days as well as the beautiful cool evenings. The temperature is just about perfect and with the long hours of sun, we have many visitors during this time of year. Can you blame them!? As I think about BBQing and hiking and exploring our lovely region I’m thinking about knitting, of course, I am! Lightweight sweaters that feel good when there is a cool breeze for an evening outside yet aren’t bulky. Different yarns that breathe and flow with a nice drape. The first one I found is “Seven Sisters Top” by Sloane Lacasse . I love the loose drape of this short sleeve scoop neck top. Perfect to throw over a tank or by itself and wear with shorts or jeans or even over a flowing skirt. I chose to make it in Malabrigo Rios in Aquamarine. I love the beautiful ocean blues. It makes me want to walk on a beach and feel the sand between my toes. 

I know it says free pattern FRIDAY...but the link still works and I'm rolling with it! ;) These adorable washcloths are knit up using Cotton Supreme (our favorite cotton) and are a great summertime project that you can make tons of and give as gifts this winter!! You can find the yarn in-store or online HERE You can find the pattern free on the Universal Blog HERE

Sometimes all the stars align and something is ready before I expect it to be....and today is one of those times!!! If you pre-ordered a Square Peg Yarns Seasonal Set, it's ready for pick up!!! (If you picked shipping, it is shipping today!!!!) You can still grab a Seasonal Set (Fingering Weight or DK Weight with NYLON) you can find them in-store or online HERE  The Seasonal Set includes the newest colorway to the Square Peg Yarns line-up and it is called Berry Picking If you dig the yarn, you can get the yarn all by itself (Fingering Weight HERE and DK Weight HERE ) We don't have any more bags left, so the only way to get one of those beauties is to buy a Seasonal Set!! If you want to read more about the Seasonal Sets go HERE

Need an adorable heirloom blanket for that baby in your life?? We have a crochet kit for you! The kit includes all the yarn, you add a 4.5mm crochet hook and your crochet skills! You can find this kit in-store or online HERE

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My daughter and I went on a wee little “yarn shop hop” this past week. She realized I would be working during our actual yarn crawl but she still wanted to do something like it, so we did our own version during her spring break. (She’s a music teacher). We decided to visit beautiful Whidbey Island and spent a night in a tiny house. We visited Bazaar Girls yarn shop in Port Townsend, and Skein & Tipple on Whidbey island. There was one more yarn shop we hoped to visit, but it was closed for spring break. Skein & Tipple is a combination nightclub/yarn shop and we found out the nightclub was having knit night while we were there! We had so much fun on our little trip. Check out a few of the patterns that inspired me!    Here is a cute little poncho that would be great for warmer weather. There are two versions – a knitted one and a crochet one! It’s called Sea Glass Shoulder Cozy. The knit version is by Elizabeth Finn and the crocheted one by Diane L. Augustin . They’re free on R

The Joy of Knitting kits have FINALLY arrived...and they are almost gone!!! We have 1 set left...but if you would like to pre-order a set, just email us at info@alittleknitty.com with subject "JOY OF KNITTING" and we will add you to the list.  For Mother's Day 2023, Knitter's Pride has put together this fun 60s inspired interchangeable set! They include the well loved wooden cubics needles in bold shades of purple, red, and orange, and 360° stainless steel swivel cables. Included sizes are US 6,7,8,9,10,10.5, &11. Included cables (1 of each length) make circulars in 24", 32" and 40". Also comes with 6 end caps, 2 cord keys, 30 metal stitch markers, 3 wool needles, and 3 stitch holders. Everything is packaged in a large 60s inspired tufted needle case, with additional mini accessories pouch. This set will only be around for a limited time! You can find the lone kit that is left in-store or online HERE ----WHILE IT LASTS

Here is a link to our latest newsletter:  👂April 12th 2023 A Little Knitty Yarn Shop Newsletter (mailchi.mp)

I was in need of a little knitting therapy last week. I wanted something that would take very few braincells (as I had few to spare) would knit up fast and would be super cozy to wear once it was done. The Iris shawl called to me and boy did it deliver on being EXACTLY the project I needed!!! I swear it knit itself! I used Cumulus in Narwhale (the solid dark blue) and one of their "rainbow" yarns called Tropical Sunset . Only 2 balls were needed...which means only 4 ends to weave in when I was all done!!!!  The pattern is called Iris and it is a free pattern on Ravelry that you can find HERE There are so many color combinations that would be amazing...including any of the yarns from their degrade line!! You can view those HERE We are happy to make it into a little knit by including a bag and printed pattern. Just stop in or place an order online and note that you would like to make it into a kit!!

I feel like a broken record, promising that spring will be here soon....and then promising summer...I JUST WANT SUN!!!!! This Seasonal Set was created with summer berry picking in mind! When the kids were super tiny and we lived up in Bellingham, we did a lot of berry picking and frequently their clothes came out looking a bit like this yarn!! When I needed to explain to Heather what colors I wanted (because I no longer have the berry stained shirts!) I sent this photo of a pie...it has all my favorite berries! I love how she even incorporates the light tan of the pie crust in the yarn too!! For 4 lucky customers, you will receive a mini skein of tan yarn that was inspired by the crust. Perfect for heels & toes of socks!!! Heather did a KILLER job in creating the most beautiful colorway that knits up so beautifully!  The DK we brought in for this set includes nylon...so all the inspiration we will be giving you is ALLLLLLLL about the socks, but you can use the yarn for hats, shawls

The April 2023 Pretty Yarn Club is here!! You can find it in-store or online HERE  

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Spring is finally in bloom, my daffodils are starting to open up and my pink plum tree is full of blossoms. Easter is around the corner and I am loving the days of sunshine (when we get them). Jen has brought in some wonderful yarns to welcome in the season with bright colors and lighter weights for those spring and summer projects. I love seeing the new shades and dreaming about possible new projects. I recently found these cute bunny socks. Don’t you love the colors and the adorable white puff ball on the back for the tail. I like the shortie socks as the weather warms up. The pattern is called, “ Bunny Got Back ” by Amy Gunderson and it's free on Ravelry. These would be fun to make as a gift or for yourself as you usher in the season. The pattern calls for sport weight yarn, but we recommend some DK weight yarn with nylon for this adorable knit!! Happy Easter!

Easter Weekend Sit-n-Stitch When:Apr 8, 2023 From 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Where:A Little Knitty 102 E. Main Street Contact:(206) 659-5987 Details: Join us for a Special Easter Weekend Sit-n-Stitch Sit-n-Stitch is a social time where knitters and crocheters off all levels are welcome to sit around our table, visit and work on whatever project they like. There is no instructor on staff, but you can always lean over to a neighbor and ask what they think!! Enjoy!

Congratulations to Jessica J, Rebecca P, Kim T & Gina P for winning our drawing in our Facebook Group for March!!!  You can join in on the fun by going to our FB Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/996616350464774/ Skyp Socks https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/super-simple-summer-sweater