A Little Knitty

Jamie from Pacific Knit Co will be releasing a SOCKS book this October, and we are SO excited to have her in the shop to chat about Doodle Socks!!! Doodles by Pacific Knit Co. are modern and whimsical colorwork motifs that enable knitters to design and knit exactly what they want! The Doodle Framework has 4 simple steps: 1) Pick your Pattern Shape (we will be concentrating on SOCKS!) 2) Pick your Doodle Motifs, 3) Pick your Yarn Colors and 4) Start Knitting! Class Description: During this session, we’ll deep dive into each step and learn how to choose and modify your base pattern, how to create your Master Project Chart using Doodle motifs, and how to build cohesive yarn palettes that work for colorwork. Afterwards, you’ll have the confidence to create your own unique colorwork projects, which gives you endless customization with just one pattern! Skills Needed: Some experience with basic colorwork knitting Skills Covered: Introduction to choosing and modifying Base Doodle Patterns. Ho...

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Crochet 101 - $65 - 3 Hours - Instructor: Elena Marquez Saturday, July 11th 10am to 1pm Knitting 101 - $65 - 3 Hours - Instructor: Jen Reeves Sunday, July 12th Noon to 3pm Crochet Christmas Stocking - $45 - 3 Hours - Inst: Jeananne Sunday, July 19th Noon to 3pm To register, go to www.alittleknitty.com and click on classes!

We just received in a new book for our young (or young at heart) knitting friends!  You can find this book in-store or online HERE

Locally made greeting cards from Biely & Shoaf Co have been restocked!! We love this local business and the adorable cards they make! These are available in-store only

We recently brought in a new consignor in the shop...and we wanted to introduce them! These adorable packages are a Blind Date with a Book. Each book is a used book (frequently obtained at library book sales or other places the owner finds books). She then decorates them adorably, tucks in a fun treat and writes the genre of book at the bottom. HOW CUTE IS THAT????? Each Blind Date with a Book is only $9 and makes a fun gift too! These are available in-store only.

I’ve been waking up more and more these mornings to the sweet sounds of the Dawn Chorus. Spring is in full swing and the birds are singing! Oh, how they sing in the morning! (Admittedly, some mornings I wish they would keep it down for a few more hours…) No one really knows why the birds sing in the morning, but what an amazing phenomenon. With that cacophony of song the birds just seem to be so happy. Being a bit of a bird nerd, I thought it would be fun to find some patterns out there inspired by our feathered friends. This hat shows different birds peeking through the branches of brambles. The pattern is Bramble Birds by Sara Huntington Burch and sells for $5 on Ravelry. It is made using fingering weight yarn and utilizes cables and stranded colorwork. Cascade Heritage would work very well for this, and so would the more tonal Heather Ellis Art fingering yarns. The Jay Sweater by Rachel Brockman was inspired by the colorations and patterning of the blue jay. I love this idea and ...

The VERY popular crochet bag (that was our crochet pattern during the crawl) HAS BEEN RESTOCKED!!!! We weren't able to get every color, but we got most of them! You can see all the color options HERE We are also stocking this yarn individually if you need it! You can find that in-store or online HERE

We got a nice big restock of Arroyo...including these colors that we have never stocked before!! You can find them in-store or online HERE

Materials:   Snugaboo - 100g/273 yards US7-32” Circular Knitting Needles   Gauge:     16 stitches = 4” Sizes:       20” by 20” **Hood Pattern** CO3 Row 1: K1, YO, Knit to the end Repeat Row 1 until you have 46 stitches Bind off all stitches loosely, set to the side **Blanket Pattern** Row 1: K1, YO, knit to the end Repeat Row 1 until 110 sts (or increase until your ball of yarn weighs 50g) Row 2: K1, K2tog, Knit until the end Repeat Row 2 until 3 stitches remain Pull through remaining stitches, weave in ends Sew hood to blanket (see pic to right) Key CO - Cast On K - Knit K2tog - Knit 2 stitches together YO - Yarn Over

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I just read Hilde’s Corner from last week’s newsletter and decided I would continue on with a Part 2 of her theme of warm-weather knitting. In case you don’t know, customers occasionally confuse the two of us at the shop, so we like to refer to ourselves as “The Twins”. So I’m thinking that it is appropriate for me to jump on board with her article theme since twins tend to think alike:) Short-sleeved light-weight sweaters are so nice in the spring and summer, and I actually think I enjoy knitting them more than long-sleeved sweaters. Perhaps this is because it is a quicker knit. Also, my body temp tends to run on the warm side, so lighter yarns feel good on my skin. I have a couple of favorite sweaters I have made that I want to highlight in this article, as well as a new one I’m ready to start. “ Anker’s Summer Shirt ” is a great short-sleeved knit and one of my favorites. It is knit from top down and the yoke is worked in sections of ribbing. These sections are not only fun to kn...

Mebuki 40 %   Silk ,  30 %   Wool ,  30 %   Viscose 150 grams per 492 yards Country of origin: Japan Light / Medium Knits to  20 - 22  stitches over 4in Mebuki, the Japanese expression for “the quiet budding of new life,” captures the gentle renewal of spring. A thoughtful blend of silk, wool, and viscose brings together soft luster, light warmth, and an airy, organic texture- perfect for transitional and warm-weather wear. Noro’s signature colors shift effortlessly from hue to hue, creating a fabric that feels fluid, luminous, and alive with movement. With its generous 150-gram ball and over 490 yards, Mebuki offers exceptional value and versatility, making it ideal for lightweight garments and layering pieces that carry you beautifully through the season. You can find this yarn in-store or online HERE I think this would make a very cute Fresh Berries Tee!

We just received an order of the NEW colors of Cumulus Rainbow!!! This is an amazing summer yarn and so many things you can knit and crochet with it!! You can find this yarn in-store or online HERE

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Warm weather is just around the corner! We’ve had a taste of some warm days already, so we know more is on the way. Personally, I kinda hate to see the cool days leave us, as it means putting away the warm woolen things I love to wear. But we can still create lovely cooler items for the summer! We brought in Trill by Urth , a fingering-weight yarn made of a wool and linen blend. I love the rich, jewel-like colors. It would be great for tees and tanks for layering . Haiku by Knitting For Breakfast sells for about $6 on Ravelry and would be amazing knit up in Trill. I love the lace at the top.  Or Right As Rain by Jamie Hoffman that sells for $10 on Ravelry, with it’s sweet line of lace down the center. I’ve just finished a cardigan using Jody Long’s Satiny yarn , a 100% cotton DK-weight yarn. I used it to make Black Barlow by Marie Amelie Designs, a FREE pattern on Ravelry, but I made my sleeves a bit shorter. It’s perfect for layering when mornings or evenings are still a bit...