A Little Knitty

While I was in Chicago, I opened a couple accounts with companies I have been meaning to chat with for quite some time now! First on my list was Ashford! By starting my account with Ashford, that means I can order any looms or spinning wheels they make! These are big ticket items that I might not stock on the regular, but you can special order any time!!  This also means we have access to all the lovely unmercerised cotton they carry and their kits & books! I plan on stocking the cotton within a few months (if you have a color you would like, just let me know!!!) For right now we are stocking a couple of their kits & books, check them out below! Introduction to Dyeing Kit Ashford Needle Felting Starter Kit Ashford Book of Needle Felting Book of Hand Spinning You can click on the hyperlinks above to take you to each of these items in our online store or visit them in person at the store!

During the conference, I learned about upcoming trends. Some I was super excited about...some I totally gave side-eye. Although I noticed the balaclava trend starting last year...I agree that it seems to keep gaining traction. I found a couple cute options for ya on Ravelry...but there are also lots of interesting ones too ! Crochet https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/womens-hooded-cowl-2 Knit https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/225-7-frost-buster-balaclava Another knit one because I couldn't help myself https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/balaclava-hat-2 Will you be joining the trend this fall?

Here is the link to our latest newsletter:  https://mailchi.mp/82f88530067a/june-29th-2022-a-little-knitty-yarn-shop-news

These photos are actually a couple days old...but let's catch up with Hilde!!! Knitting at Harlingen Harbor in Holland Eating Poffertjes It was POURING rain and they got soaked...but they found a yarn store!!! Next stop...NORWAY!!!!

If you came into the shop last Wednesday-Friday...you know I was missing in action!! Here is a little peek into what I was up to! I flew to Chicago to attend the H+H Americas show. H+H is a yarn industry-specific trade show that takes place in Colonge, Germany...however, this year they brought the show to America for the first time in conjunction with the craft alliance. It was a really great show with amazing classes and conversations...and the latest and greatest in the crafting world! Alright...on with the photos! This was me outside the convention center. I really didn't go outdoors all that much, so I had to capture it! I placed a few orders at the show...new things to bring into the shop and I'll share them with you as they arrive (some will be awhile until they get here!) New DK weight crochet cotton that is PERFECT for amigurumi!!! Dying kits so you can try YOUR hand at dying yarn!! I opened an account with Ashford, so you can now order any Ashford product (think spinni

In the town of IJlst My favorite one! We were taking a tour on a canal boat when we took this photo. The captain said he knew how to make the photo better and jumped in next to me!! It was so funny! These three photos were taken on the day I met my penpal (from childhood!!) She took me out for the day and toured around a few towns in Fryslan Where will we find Hilde next?

Get Involved! Our Mission is to rally communities to raise awareness and stand up to bullying. We are a drop off location for these hats and we NEEEEED more! Please consider knitting or crocheting just one blue hat in the next 3 weeks, and drop it off at our shop!! Together we can make a huge difference! And the hats stay RIGHT HERE IN OUR COMMUNITY!!!! For more information, go to:  https://hatnothate.org/makers-faq/

In the town of Hindeloopen knitting by Dutch sheep with sailboats in the Ijselmeer in the background. The sheep are grazing on a dike. Where in the world will we find Hilde next?

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Hilde is knitting all over the globe right now!! She has agreed to send me photos of her adventures to share with you! I'm here in the town of Leeuwarden in Holland. I got this photo of me knitting in front of the Oldehove. A leaning tower built in the 1500s that began leaning while it was being built! Where in the world will we find Hilde next?

You might have heard of Oeko-Tex Certification and wondered what it's all about. Oeko-Tex Standard 100 is one of the world's best known labels for textiles rigorously tested for harmful substances. This certification goes above and beyond national and international standards, and certification is updated annually.   Universal Yarns cares about our customers and we take pride in our products. That's why we've achieved Class 1 Certification. Class 1 Certification has the strictest requirements and limit values, making these yarns especially safe for the most sensitive skin types, including babies and toddlers. Rest assured, these yarns have been tested for over 350 harmful substances and certified NOT to contain harmful levels of irritants, allergens, and carcinogens.   Click here to learn more about Oeko-Tex  

Here is a link to our latest newsletter:  https://mailchi.mp/7042602e4086/june-15th-2022-a-little-knitty-yarn-shop

Sweater-a-long - $47 – 8 Hours – Instructor: Jen Reeves Sat, September 10th, 2022 at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sat, September 24th, 2022 at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sat, October 8th, 2022 at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sat, October 22nd, 2022 at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Join us as we knit a sweater together! This time we will be doing the Felix Cardigan https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/felix-cardigan 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 or there is a structured syllabus. 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. Swatch instructions will be emailed 2 weeks before the 1st meeting. Pre-req: Must know how to knit in the round, purl, increase, decrease, cast on and bind off. The first meeting is MANDATORY, as we will discuss fit and gauge, after that

KITE HANDBAG Kit includes: 3 balls clean cotton - Honeysuckle colorway 1 short Hudson strap Printed Pattern Kitted in a reclosable plastic bag You add the crochet hook and your talent!! Inspired by clean geometric lines, and flying a kite in the breeze, the Kite Handbag is perfect for taking your essentials and small projects on the go. It features exposed seams that emphasize the shape, and simple folds are used to create this perfect purse. It is formed from three large squares that are seamed together. Complete the look with a muud Hudson strap that’s easy to fasten to each corner. Plus, with options in Black or Whisky, you can swap out the handles to perfectly match your ensemble. Kite Handbag Designed by Edie Eckman DIFFICULTY Easy SIZES One Size FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Length: 12” Width: 12" MATERIALS Yarn: Universal Yarn  Clean Cotton  (85% recycled cotton, 15% recycled polyester; 75g/131 yds) • 104 Honeysuckle – 3 balls Handle: muud  Hudson   (short, as shown) or  Hudson XL

Here is a link for our latest newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/4d54b2551ade/june-8th-2022-a-little-knitty-yarn-shop-newsletter

New yarns have been added to our in-store and online Last Chance area! You can get 40% off the following yarns. Yes, we are sad to see them go...but we are making way for new things!!! Bella Cash Colorburst Meadow DK

We have been PATIENTLY waiting for a restock on Uptown Worsted (including the HEATHERS line!!!!) You can see all of the restock in-store or online HERE

Big, bold, and beautiful! Uptown Super Bulky is perfect for super quick projects that are machine washable with long-lasting color. Popular for both crochet and knit! Skein Information Yards  87.00 Grams  100.00 Yarn Composition  Acrylic  100% Yarn Weight Information  Super Bulky Stitches Per Inch Knit: 9 sts x 12 rows = 4" // US Size 13 (9 mm) Crochet: 8 sts x 9 rows = 4" // US Size M-13 (9 mm) Yarn Care machine wash - warm, do not bleach, tumble dry - no heat, do not iron, dryclean - any solvent Here is some project inspiration: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/universal-yarn-uptown-super-bulky/projects This is a yarn we have carried for quite some time, but for some reason it never made it online!! We restocked a few colors and now it is available online too HERE !  

We are so excited to have Cerulean Orchid in the shop on Saturday, June 18th from 10am to 2pm!! They will be bringing a selection of printed patterns, yarn kits, project bags and stickers (including a NEW sticker to be released here!!!!)  Check out their latest pattern release!!

Creative Bubble from Rico makes cleaning fun! With this fuzzy polyester yarn, it's easy to knit and crochet colorful scrubbies for the kitchen or bath. Great for exfoliating or scratch-free dish cleaning. Bright and spongy bath and sink toys are great as housewarming gifts, or for bubble baths... let your imagination run wild! We have this fun yarn in 5 colors Hold this yarn double with your favorite worsted weight cotton to make a dishcloth/washcloth with a little scrubbing action! Great for knit or crochet! We also recommend making a scrubby shower glove like this one we found on ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/exfoliating-loofah-glove Here is a list of over one thousand ways other yarn crafters have used this yarn!!  https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/rico-design-creative-bubble/projects You can find this yarn in-store or online HERE