A Little Knitty

We just received these awesome lightweight cotton project bags in stock! They are available in-shop and online!! Grab yours HERE

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The Toph Hat has been our NUMBER ONE asked for class since we announced classes will resume this summer! This hat is gorgeous and SUCH a great teaching tool!!! You will learn the provisional cast-on with a crochet hook (no crochet experience needed) plus the kitchener stitch and german short rows!!! I love all these things SO much so it shouldn't come as a surprise that this is my favorite class to teach!!!  We hope you can join us in September!! Here is a sample of the hat I just started using Trilogy Yarns!! You can register for the class in person or register online . 

It was SO exciting to post this sign and see faces today!!!! Some of you I have met during covid, so please don't me offended if I don't know who you are!!! If you are not fully vaccinated, aren't feeling comfortable going mask free yet or any other reason...we have no problem with mask wearing! 

Thank goodness it's not QUITE as hot now...but I'm craving linen projects like nobody's business!!!  I have been adding more to my Dreaming of Summer Knitting bundle on Ravelry , but I think the winner might be... The Rock It Tee by Tannis Lavallee on Ravelry.  I'm thinking Bel Viso for that linen blend that will BREATHE!!!! What are you dreaming of creating??

Heather Ellis Art will be here Saturday, July 31st for a Trunk Show!!! This local gal is a genius with on-trend colors and we LOVE everything she does! Come check out what is new from Heather!

I introduced Mian, a new yarn to the shop, in an earlier blog post (you can read that HERE ) but I wanted to show a sample that was just finished in this yarn (NOT BLOCKED YET....TOO EXCITED/IMPATIENT!!!!) Isn't it SO stinking' cute???? Pattern: Ruffle Romper Ruffle Dress on Ravelry.  Yarn: I knit the 6-9 month size and it took 3 balls of Mian . 

These summer favorites are back!!!! You can get the kits HERE You can download the pattern HERE for FREE with code CHILLOUT You can find the skeins of chenille HERE

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Bamboo Pop Sock has been a SUPER STELLAR seller in the shop. Originally it was available in a speckle/stripe, then they added solid stripes and most recently, these solids!!!! This means you can use the stripes and solids together to make cute socks...OR use this wool free yarn in gorgeous garments and accessories! Yesterday, Universal shared this sweet pattern that really calls to me! Get the pattern HERE Find the yarn in-store or online HERE

One of our local bag makers has created some small project bags just for the slow yarn crawl....inspired by creatures we feel would knit or crochet slowly FOR SURE!!!  Whether you are on the slow crawl or not, you can grab these project bags in-store or online! Sloth Bag HERE Snail Bag HERE

We just restocked Dandelions & Daisies! This locally dyed yarn is a shop favorite! I used one skein of Dandelions & Daisies in Vintage Bouquet with 2 balls of Penna in Mulberry to knit up the Shine On Shawl! It's a super lightweight, slipped stitch shawl that knit up surprisingly fast! Pattern:  https://www.ravelry.com/projects/alittleknittyjen/shine-through

Last year, Knitter's Pride introduced their Mindful Collection and I completely fell in love with the interchangeable sets. The lace tips are sharp (like Chiagoo, not as sharp as Hiya Hiya) and the cords are amazing!!!! I was finally able to bring in the 4" and 5" tips along with the fixed and swivel cords from 16" to 60".  The tips only go down to US2.5, so I also brought in fixed needles from US0-2 in 16" to 40" cords. And the fixed needles currently come with a stitch marker gift...I'm not sure if this is something they do all the time, or for a limited time...but I got all sorts of excited! You can find these needles in-store or online! 5 inch interchangeable tips HERE 4 inch interchangeable tips HERE Fixed cords HERE Swivel cords HERE Fixed Needles HERE

I have been on the hunt for a great fingering weight cotton that is just the thing for baby knits. Great price-point coupled with quality and ethically sourced all in one great yarn! Mian Cotton fits ALL of that, plus it is distributed in the Pacific Northwest! Soft, strong, and a wide range of colors? Yes! This lovely fingering weight cotton is sourced from Ethically Certified mills in China where fair wages for fair work are given. We love the quality of this yarn and hand of the fabric. 100% Cotton 50g ~185 yards I instantly cast-on this adorable romper (I was hoping to be completely done by now...but haven't been able to knit quite as much as I hoped!) Pattern:  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ruffle-romper-and-ruffle-dress Another yarn distributed by the same gal, is Studio Donegal Darnie . New from Studio Donegal, this 100% pure wool is perfect for stranded knitting, shawls, garments, and accessories. This yarn softens with age and wear. With 14 beautiful colors...

Issue 37, Like a Bird Pom Pom Quarterly features contemporary knitting patterns from both established and up-and-coming designers, recipes, articles, tutorials, and more. Each issue brings something new and exciting to crafters across the globe. The publication itself is drool-worthy, featuring stunning photography, outstanding graphic design, and inspiring color palettes and themes. ********* Swooping into Summer with knit and crochet patterns which will make your soul soar! For Issue 37, we asked the designers to take their inspiration from the alluring textures and glorious colours of birds. These talented individuals have taken our cue and stretched their wings! We were so impressed with their imaginative interpretations of our theme as they have thought so carefully about every aspect of these animals: from the shape of their footprints in snow to their sky formations. Within the pages of our Summer 2021 collection, you can expect nine patterns which are as elegant and dynamic as ...

Melissa Galbraith is the fiber artist behind MCreativeJ. She was born and raised in the desert of Washington state, where her mother instilled a love of making things by hand at an early age. Drawing on her love of nature, Melissa creates whimsical and modern embroidery patterns and kits. She loves sharing how anyone can embroider with her embroidery kits, patterns, and workshops. Melissa was reintroduced to hand embroidery after finding her desk job monotonous and needing a creative outlet. She loves that embroidery allows her to play with texture and color and is also a portable craft. Along the way, many crafty-minded makers also wanted to learn how to embroider too but were daunted by where to start. So Melissa began to share her embroidery knowledge.   Melissa's embroidery kits and patterns make it easy to learn a new craft for makers of all skill levels. She loves seeing makers fall in love with the needle arts and seeing that magical ah-ha moment of learning something new. Y...

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I'm ALMOST finished with my Ilene Bag knit with Flax! I promised myself a trip to the farmer's markets as soon as I finish it...which is just the carrot (hahahaha...get it, they sell carrots at the farmer's market) I need to finish this strap! Flax is our yarn of the month and you can get it for 20% off this month ! Don't want to knit a market bag? Here are lots of others ideas for this yarn! You can find the pattern for the bag  HERE

Nancy from Trilogy Yarns will be here Friday, June 25th and Saturday June 26th for a trunk show! It's always fun to see what has come out of her dye pots and the GORGEOUS samples that she brings (she has inspired me to knit a thing or two!!!) I'm hoping she brings Sexy Cowboy (photographed above) because it's always a best seller!!!

The mystery has been revealed!!!  If you ordered a summer mystery box, you have received it and hopefully ripped that bad boy open and enjoying your new goodies! If you feel like you missed out, don't worry!!! We have some available in our online store and in-shop!

Saturday, June 12th is World Wide Knit in Public Day!!! You can read more about it HERE A group of knitters from our Facebook Group are planning to get together East of the Auburn Library (where the Farmer's Market takes place) from 3-5pm on June 12th! If you would like to knit in public too...go ahead and bring your own seating (and project) and have tons of fun!!!