A Little Knitty

I don’t know about you but I’m sure loving the crisp cold mornings.  All of a sudden I’m digging through my coat closet for the perfect weight jacket and sometimes gloves.  Fall is the perfect time for my favorite, fingerless mitts. They are warm enough to take the chill off my hands but not too warm while I’m leaf peeping or on a hike.  Here are a few patterns that caught my eye. In honor of Halloween, which is creeping up on us rather quickly, I found these creepy mitts called “Arachne Mitts” by Hook Mountain Handmade . You gotta love the spider on the top of each hand!!!! The pattern calls for sports weight yarn.  I’m thinking Yarnalia Marvel or Malagrigo Arroyo would be nice with its rich autumn colors!  The pattern is $5 on Ravelry. Next one is “Autumnal Mitts” by Fibre and Threads . Look at the beautiful leaf pattern that weaves across the top of the hands.  This pattern is free on Ravelry.  It calls for DK weight yarn.  I was thinking our new yarn Harmony by Yarn Citizen would

    Colourspun is a crafter’s delight. The Virgin wool used to make Colourspun is taken directly from a lamb’s very first shearing. This wool guarantees that is coming from the sheep to your needles, to knit up a warm & soft garment. Each colourway was carefully crafted to unravel its edgy tones, the glamourous & self-striping fashionable colors designed in Tuscany. Aftercare is a breeze as Colourspun is machine washable on a cold gentle cycle, and dried flat. 53 % Virgin Wool , 47 % Acrylic Country of origin: Italy Bulky Suggested US 10.5 Knits to 14 stitches over 4in   You can find this yarn in-store or online HERE

I'm not sure why I associate Christmas and felted slippers...but I do! These slippers are SO fun to make as gifts for the holidays. No matter your knitting ability, it doesn't matter if you make mistakes because when you felt it down all the stitch definition is melted away!! Also, the fabric is more forgiving than a sock, so you don't have to be exact in getting the perfect size. And have you ever wet felted? It's SUPER fun!!!! We brought in this new yarn called SLIPPERS because it was made especially for slipper knitting! Right now we only have one colorway in-stock, but there are others we can bring in...just ask! I used this very, very simple pattern to knock out these slippers lickety split! Pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/135-38-forest-ward

We had an amazing Book Signing and Trunk Show with Jamie Lomax of Pacific Knit Co. We are now fully stocked with all her updated Doodle Decks as well as ALLLLL the expansion packs AND some brochures that will give you more options of patterns to use for your doodles (the decks come with some cowl patterns as well!) You can find the doodle decks, expansion packs and brochures in-store or online HERE (well, the brochures are only available in person right now!!!) Interested in getting her book (ya, we are too!!!!) Our shipment was delayed, but if you join our waitlist, you will be the FIRST to know when it arrives. Join our waitlist HERE

Book signing this Saturday with Jamie Lomax of Pacific Knit Co!!! Plus a doodle decks trunk show!!!!

We are so thrilled to now carry felting kits from Sheep Creek Studio Let's first introduce you to Sheep Creek Studio.... Hello! We’re Andrea and Aaron, the brains and brawn behind Sheep Creek Studio. Sheep Creek Studio was born years ago out of Andrea’s discovered interest in the art of needle and wet felting and her lifelong love for nature, animals, and art. This journey began in Portland, Oregon with a handful of gifts given to friends and family in thanks for helping with our wedding. Over the years, Andrea grew this fledgling hobby into a small business of custom, one-of-a-kind nursery decor and felted sculptures ranging from animal figurines to wall mounts and baby mobiles. In addition to being the creative, driving force behind Sheep Creek Studio, Andrea’s speciality lies working back and forth with each of her clients (sharing photos of their pets, links to specific colors and decor items, and inspiration boards) to design something truly unique that fulfills their specif