A Little Knitty

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Whoops! The Doodle was incorrectly listed on our newsletter but is correct on our calendar. It is August 15th!!

The Pacific Northwest Fiber Arts Expo ( https://www.pnwfiberx.com/ ) is returning this Fall to Port Angeles, WA October 2-4, 2026! This year’s craft marketplace will be on Friday and Saturday, with workshops, demonstrations and hands-on activities for all ages throughout the weekend. Entrance is free for the marketplace and demonstrations. Information on workshops is available on the website, with pre-registration required. The signup deadline for workshops is September 20th.   The PNW Fiber Arts Expo showcases the abundance of fiber-related creativity and skills in our region. From Spinning to Felting, Knitting to Weaving, Tatting to Beading and much more, we’ll demonstrate, instruct and inspire. Fiber Expo is a great opportunity for all ages to learn heritage craft skills and connect with others passionate about fiber arts.

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How GORGEOUS is this yarn?? I just finished the Weekend Hat with a skein of the DK and it was so fun to see how it worked up.  As soon as I was done I threw it on my head and my husband walks onto the backporch and says "It's really weird to come out here on a 85 degree day and see you wearing a knit hat". Is it really that weird though?? I mean I doubt it is the first time ;) You can pick up the Seasonal Set HERE and the yarn will be released soon to purchase by itself.

As we jump into the peak of summer “hot” is on our minds as the temps rise and we are bbqing, swimming and just enjoying our glorious PNW backyard. So grab a glass of iced tea to keep you cool as you read my “Hot” article. The first pattern is called “Hot Oatmeal Shawl” and is full of lacy yarn overs that provide holes for the summer breeze to waft through. I think 100% cotton Huasco Coton yarn would be perfect for this project. The triangular boomerang shape shows off the lace holes giving it a soft drape to throw over your shoulders. The pattern is by SweaterFreak and is available for $7 on Ravelry. It wouldn’t be a “hot” summer without hot air balloons so I had to include this pattern that is called, “Hot Air Balloon” by Angela Louise Wood . This simple knit blanket is knit with one color but has purled areas, in the design, that create a hot air balloon motif along with some fluffy clouds. I love how these images pop off the blanket. A great choice of yarn for this blanket would b...

I was STUPID excited to hear about THE GREAT GAUGE PROJECT through cleevelyknits  I am a huge nerd for anything that allows me to flex my math nerd brain at the same time as my knitting nerd brain.  Gauge is super important when knitting...but not only understanding your personal gauge for a pattern, but how your gauge measures up across all knitters. When you know that you are at the top % of tight knitters across a large number of knitters from all over the world, then you will know that for most patterns out there you just will HAVE to increase your needle size.  So THE GREAT GAUGE PROJECT seeks to shed some light on differences in gauge among a large sample and I am HERE FOR IT!!!!! If you want to read more about it, or participate...go over to  https://cleevelyknits.com/pages/the-great-gauge-project

For a while now I have been watching the prices of needles, notions and hooks go up and up...but I was VERY excited to see the price of Lantern Moon drop a little bit this week. So I bought more tips and interchangable sets! If you have been contemplating treating yourself to a set...now is the time!!! We also got a couple Stelo kits in. There are SO many different interchangable sets out there, if you have your eye on a specific one just let us know and we can see what we can do for you!!

It's not too late to get in on the fun!! https://www.alittleknitty.com/shop/Square-Peg-Yarns/p/Square-Peg-Yarns-Seasonal-Box-x95708672.htm

Christmas In July It is now July, and we only have 6 more months until Christmas. How can that be? I feel like we just had it. Ok, maybe that is the adult in me speaking. The child says, “Hooray” and wants to peruse patterns for Christmas goodies to start knitting and crocheting. I know that this seems strange in the middle of a hot summer, but you will be so happy to have completed a few gifts ahead of time. Once Fall is upon us time really takes off. Here are a few patterns that caught my eye. The first pattern is called, “ Christmas Caramel” and is by Petiteknit . These are cute little striped knit caramels that look like the ones you buy in the candy store with twisted ends. They would look so festive hanging on your Christmas tree or even tied onto the top of a package. They would even look festive in a candy dish on your coffeetable. Use your odds and ends from your stash or pick out some fun colors in Uptown Worsted or use the mini skeins from Blue Sky (we have them fo...

Beginning Socks - $65 - 6 Hours - Instructor: Jen Reeves Saturday, Sept 5th, 19th and Oct 3rd 10am to Noon Knitting 101 - $65 - 3 Hours - Instructor: Jen Reeves Sunday, September 6th Noon to 3pm Cross Stitch 101 - $75 - 3 Hours - Instructor: Maribel Smith Saturday, September 12th 2pm to 5pm Granny Square Cowl - $45 - 3 Hours - Instructor: Elena Marquez Sunday, September 13th Noon to 3pm Crochet 101 - $65 - 3 Hours - Instructor: Elena Marquez Sunday, September 27th Noon to 3pm The Summit Sweater Crochet Sweater-a-long Saturday, September 26th 2pm to 4pm Saturday, October 3rd 2pm to 4pm Saturday, October 17th 2pm to 4pm Saturday, November 7th 2pm to 4pm The Flax Sweater Knit Sweater-a-long Saturday, October 24th 2pm to 4pm Saturday, October 31st 2pm to 4pm Saturday, November 21st 2pm to 4pm Saturday, December 5th 2pm to 4pm You can register for all of these classes in-store or online HERE

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Happy Fourth of July! Happy Semiquincentennial! I thought it would be fun to look up some patriotic patterns for this special Fourth of July, but who wants to wear a sweater or a hat and mittens on what is typically a rather hot day? I have found a few small items, however, which also works since the holiday is in just a few days and we’d need something that can be whipped up quickly. These first two patterns are both made with fingering weight yarn. I would suggest Cascade Heritage for them. Up first is Americana Wrist Cuff by Cirilia Rose and is free on Ravelry! Though it uses fingering weight yarn, I bet it could be easily adapted for other weight yarns, as well. Here’s a clever headband Stars & Stripes Headband by Ash Christine that is $7 on Ravelry. What a fun way to add some red, white, and blue to an outfit! These next three patterns are all made up in Worsted weight yarns. I would say Uptown Worsted in acrylic, or Cotton Supreme in cotton would work well for any of them. T...

Amy L - Baby blanket! Had to knit like the wind to finish it Friday for a sprinkle Saturday Gina P - Ranunculus made with King Cole's Firefly Yarn in Glow-worm. Jessica D - Cake Pop Sweater Barb W - Premie Hats

The Details... Saturday, October 24th 2pm to 4pm MANDATORY Saturday, October 31st 2pm to 4pm Saturday, November 21st 2pm to 4pm Saturday December 5th 2pm to 4pm This 4 session get-together is structured to help you along and answer any questions as they come up, but it is not a class in the sense that everyone is doing the exact same thing at the same time with lecture/presentations. It's a fun social atmosphere, with the first meeting discussing the fit of the sweater. You will need a knit swatch before the first meeting (more information below) The first meeting is MANDATORY, as we will discuss fit and gauge and hand out printed patterns and email digital patterns. After that all meetings are up to you and there are no make-up sessions available. Remember, this is more social/accountability than it is instructional! Pre-req: Must know how to knit in the round, purl, increase, decrease, cast on and bind off. So you need to know how much yarn to purchase.... Sizes: 0-6 mo (6-12 mo,...

Sweater-a-Long Crochet the Summit Sweater This 4 session get-together is structured to help you along and answer any questions as they come up, but it is not a class in the sense that everyone is doing the exact same thing at the same time with lectures/presentations. It's a fun social atmosphere, with the first meeting discussing the fit of the sweater. You will need to crochet a swatch before the first meeting. If you are unable to figure out the swatch on your own, you might not be quite ready for this get-together! All the details of the swatch are below! The price includes the pattern (printed and digital) Saturday, September 26th 2026 2pm to 4pm *MANDATORY* Saturday, October 3rd 2026 2pm to 4pm Saturday, October 17th 2026 2pm to 4pm Saturday, November 7th 2026 2pm to 4pm The first meeting is MANDATORY , as we will discuss fit and gauge, after that all meetings are up to you and there are no make-up sessions available. Please remember, this is more social/accountability that i...