A Little Knitty

While I was on vacation with my husband for our anniversary, I brought this project with me. It was a great way to show off how stunning the Cumulus Rainbow yarn is....and it was a super easy project to memorize.  I knit it while enjoying an iced tea in the cafe... And did a little people watching while my husband was so entertained by me that he passed out (isn't that what a vacation is for????) This scarf is called An Italian Summer Scarf and was knit with one ball of Cumulus Rainbow! And the pattern is FREE on Ravelry!!! Here it is blocking (it grew to almost 7' after blocking!!!)

I’ve been busy in my garden, as many of you might be this time of year, but I am waging battle in mine. Aphids have laid siege to my hellebores.😭 I have fought back fiercely, but I fear the little bugs are winning. I am tired and dream of how nice a garden without aphids would be. Then it hit me… I can have lively blooms - in my knitting or crochet!!! No aphids there!! (Granted, other little bugs could potentially be an issue, but we are NOT going to go there!) So if your garden is causing you sadness, fear not! We can have graceful blooms on our projects. Here are some beautiful ideas. Oh look! First up are Hellebore socks! No aphids on these beauties. You can bet I will be knitting these ASAP! Hellebore by Jessica McDonald sells for $7 on Ravelry. Cascade Heritage would be great for these socks with ALL the color options they have. Or perhaps a fun indie dyed yarn for the flowers. Look how happy and cheerful these flowers look on Flowers of Fortrose Hat by Corinne Tomlinson . Sel...

When a crafter dies mid-project, or is no longer able to do handwork due to disability or illness, they will likely have unfinished items they were making for friends and family. These tangible, handmade expressions of love could get lost, donated away, or thrown out. Loose Ends aims to ease grief, create community, and inspire generosity by matching volunteer handwork finishers with projects people have left undone due to death or disability.  NEED A PROJECT FINISHED? Visit us online to find out if your project qualifies to be completed by a Loose Ends finisher. If it does, simply fill out the online form and we will match you with a volunteer who has the skills and time to get the job done.  HAVE SOME TIME TO GIVE? As a crafter, you understand that a handmade gift is priceless. The materials and hours that go into making something for a loved one are a gesture of love. Your efforts will reconnect an individual with a garment or accessory that had been begun for them by a lo...

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.

Here is a link to our latest newsletter:  https://mailchi.mp/5f24fba438cb/july-15th-2026-a-little-knitty-yarn-shop-newsletter