A Little Knitty

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This week we have a couple new clover items hitting the shelves.  Recently we have had a lot of requests for row counters that act as your beginning of round marker....ask and ye shall receive!! We are super excited for this compact, yet powerful new ball winder from Clover! We will set one up in the shop for you to test drive!!!  These products are not on the website yet...but will be soon!

Valentine’s Day is a perfect time to knit or crochet for a special someone. Show the people you love how much you love them by creating something fun or sweet. Or shower yourself with a little love!  For the kids in your life, how about these really sweet DumDum LoveBugs by K4TT (free on Ravelry!) that can hold a fun candy? They are crocheted using worsted weight yarn (We recommend Cotton Supreme or Uptown Worsted ) and seem like they would work up quickly. A fun way to present a sweet treat! Here’s a sweet little guy - Valentine’s Love Me Gnome by Nazeli Tadevosyan and is $3 on Ravelry. He’s also crocheted using sport weight yarn. Thankfully with stuffies we can easily use different weight yarns (and adjust hook sizes) - the finished object will just come out a slightly different size (or a huge difference in size depending on how far you go!) The shop’s Ricorumi DK is what I would use for this little guy. Lots of color choices to make him your own. My favorite valentine pattern ...

The super fluffy yarn comes in a sweet 25g skein. This chenille yarn has a matte finish and a dense chenille structure that provides impressive stitch definition. Ricorumi Nilli Nilli was designed especially for creating super cute crocheted amigurumi. Skein InformationYards 71.00 Grams 25.00 Yarn Composition Polyester 100% Yarn Weight Information Light Stitches Per InchKnit: 22 sts x 26 rows = 4" Crochet: 20 sc x 26 rows = 4" Yarn Caremachine wash - cold, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, do not iron, dryclean - petroleum solvent You can find this in-store or online HERE

MARCH 2024 Beginning Brioche - CC Beanie - $55 - 3 Hours - Instr: Jen Reeves Saturday, March 2nd 10am to 1pm Tunisian Hat - $55 - 3 Hours - Instructor: Teresa Waldo Saturday, March 2nd 2pm to 5pm Beginning Crochet - $55 - 3 Hours - Instructor: Teresa Waldo Sunday, March 3rd Noon to 3pm Crochet Hexi Cardi - $60 - 3 Hours - Instructor: Teresa Waldo Saturday, March 9th 10am to 1pm Knitting 101 - $55 - 3 Hours - Instructor: Jen Reeves Saturday, March 9th 2pm to 5pm Weaving Workshop - $65 - 5 Hours - Instructor: Teresa Waldo Sunday, March 17th 10am to 3pm (Yes, this class starts before we open) August Hat - Latvian Braid and Stranded Color - $45 - 3 Hours - Inst: Jen  Saturday, March 23rd 10am to 1pm Dotty Crochet Cowl - $50 - 3 Hours - Inst: Teresa Waldo Sunday, March 24th 12pm to 3pm For class descriptions, photos and registration, go HERE

FEBRUARY 2024 Beginning Crochet - $55 - 3 Hours - Instructor: Teresa Waldo Saturday, February 3rd 10am to 1pm River Mitts KNIT-A-LONG  - $12 per 90 minute session - Inst: Katie Rempe Saturday, February 3rd 3pm to 4:30pm Saturday, February 10th 3pm to 4:30pm Saturday, February 17th 3pm to 4:30pm Learn to Knit in the Round - $55 - 4 Hours - Instructor: Jen Reeves Sunday, February 4th 1pm to 3pm AND Sunday, Feb 11th 1pm to 3pm Cute Crochet Kitties & Puppies - $59 - 3 Hours - Inst: Jenny Irwin Saturday, February 10th 10am to 1pm  Knitting 101 - $55 - 3 Hours - Instructor: Jen Reeves Saturday, February 17th 10am to 1pm Cable Class - $50 - 3 Hours - Instructor: Jen Reeves Saturday, February 24th 2pm to 5pm For class descriptions, photos and registration....go HERE

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We received a restock of the Lantern Moon sets and wanted to share with you why we think they are so cool! Each handcrafted Lantern Moon knitting needle and crochet hook reflects our artisans' intricate skill and dedication, setting a standard in the crafting world. Our ebony knitting and crocheting tools' intricate detailing and superior quality are unmatched, making them a must-have for crafting enthusiasts and professionals alike. The use of sustainably sourced ebony, a symbol of timelessness and luxury, distinguishes our products, offering a unique tactile and visual experience. Knitters and crocheters, too, are ambassadors of a philosophy that values durability, timelessness, and the ethos of slow fashion. Your clientele appreciates the importance of investing in high-quality materials that stand the test of time and tell a story of eco-friendly luxury and artisanal pride. You can read more about the phenomenal line of Lantern Moon products here  https://www.lanternmoon.co...

How Do I Love Thee? (Sonnet 43) Elizabeth Barrett Browning 1806 –1861 How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends of being and ideal grace.... Ok, enough with the schmaltzy poem...but I seriously believe it was written for my beloved Cumulus yarn!!  Last year I knit up this beautiful shawl named Iris ( FREE pattern on Ravelry!! )with 2 colors of Cumulus (one solid , the other multicolored) and it started my love affair with this yarn. Then, more recently, Hilde introduced me to the pattern Lollygag ( another FREE pattern on Ravelry ) and I knit up this cozy little cowl that was SO fun and had very, very little leftovers (I HATE LEFTOVERS!!!!) I went looking for a baby blanket pattern last week...and stumbled upon this one, also knit with Cumulus , distributed by the same yarn shop as Lollygag (we have a type) AND also free on Ravelry!! This pattern is called Sliding is Fun and ...

Happy New Year fiber friends.  Ok, I realize its almost February but I’m trying to drag out the holidays as long as possible. I confess I just packed away the last Christmas decorations and I still have white lights strewn across my kitchen. These dark wet days can get me down and having those lights lifts my spirits. Of course, yarn lifts my spirits as well and I do love to snuggle up inside with a knitting project and cup of coffee or tea. Hilde has already shared with you her yarny resolutions for the New Year and so I’m going to piggyback on her article and share mine with you as well. First off is delving into my ever-growing stash of yarn. Yep, I have quite a bit and so I’ve decided to, once a month, do one of two things to get my backstock a bit more under control. Either I will pick a skein or hank of something from my bins and use it in a new project or I will pull out a WIP and finish it or frog it. Dealing with my stash will be quite a chore but I know it’s a treasure tr...

We just added some "Be My Valentine" Sets to our online store and in-shop!! These awesome sets include a BRAND NEW colorway by Square Peg Yarns and a locally-made bag by Splash Fabrics. You can find all the bag options HERE ...hurry...they are available in Sock & DK and we only have 2 of each bag!!! You can also get JUST the yarn online and in-store (Sock weight HERE DK Weight HERE ...it is called Comfy & Cozy) Sock - 4 ply 100g/ 463 Yards 75% Superwash Merino 25% Nylon DK - 4 ply 100g / 245 Yards 75% Superwash Merino 25% Nylon

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Sometimes I love to check out what is Hot Right Now on Ravelry. It isn't always a new pattern, but I spotted this one today and thought it was cute...and right now it is FREE!! The hat is written for two strands of fingering weight held double (they specifically call out Malabrigo Sock) this would be a great project for that random skein of fingering weight yarn you picked up on that one trip you took!! And the top looks so cute!! You can find the pattern HERE Sometimes patterns aren't free forever, and by the time you are reading this, it could be a paid for pattern! 

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Stu’s New Year’s Resolution is to be voted in as The Gnome With The Best Adorned Dome for 2024. He is anxiously waiting for you to make his new hats for the new year. He is demanding a crocheted stranded colorwork hat for January, a mosaic crocheted hat for February, and a Leprechaun style hat for March. Please don’t let Stu down. Come to our hat making class. If you have not yet crochet your own Stylin’ Stu you can still join in on the fun. You can get the pattern for Stu from Teresa at the class. Materials YOU bring:  size 2.5 or size 2.75 crochet hook, crochet stitch markers, scissors, tapestry needle Materials we provide:  3 hat patterns, Ricorumi yarn in multiple colors needed for the hats You can register for this class HERE

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all A Little Knitty friends! May 2024 treat you well with lots of yarny type goodies and projects. Have you made any yarn related resolutions this year? I think this is a good time of year to resolve to learn something new or try something new to move forward in your chosen craft. As fiber artists, we never stop learning. Even if we’ve done something for decades, there is always something new to try or learn. As I write this, I think my yarny resolution is twofold. You are all my witnesses as I resolve this year to 1) learn a new technique 2) knit with a yarn I have never tried before. I don’t yet know what the new technique will be, but as for a new yarn, that will be easier as Jen is always bringing new yarns into the shop. There are even some that have been in the shop a while I have yet to try! I am determined this year to knit with Queensland Kathmandu fingering . This one catches my eye every time I pass it by in the shop. I am torn with wanting to knit a sweate...

Last weekend I finished this amazingly fast sweater and shared it on social media. It was exciting to see how many people dug it like me!!! After seeing Jason Mamoa rocking one...I decided I needed one too!!! I roughly followed this one....but took some short cuts. I didn't do real sleeves, just let them be billowy.  https://sarahmaker.com/crochet-granny-hexagon-cardigan/ Basically make 2 six sided granny hexagons and sew them up. It was so easy peasy!!! You can find the yarn I used (Offbeat) in-store or online HERE you just need 2 balls! I used a size J hook because I wanted it to have a ton of drape and I'm a tight crocheter!!!

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I completely fell in love with this knitting light the first time I used it! I was SO excited to discover recently that I could get these for the shop!! If you wanna read more about how amazing this light is, check out this article:  https://www.interweave.com/article/knitting/review-lumos-knitting-light/ You can purchase these in-store or online HERE

It finally happened!!!! I finished my Flax sweater that I put in time out because other things were more exciting ;)  The pattern is Flax by Tin Can Knits The yarn is Deluxe Worsted Tweed by Universal  We are SUPER low on inventory...but if you would like to place a special order, just let us know!!

I love designs by Justyna Lorkowska (she designed the Close to You Shawl) and I had the itch to do a super soft cowl with Herriot Fine...so this seemed like a good fit! It was fun to knit and it is SO soft and light to wear!! We used 1 skein of Juniper Moon Farms Herriot Fine (I did omit one repeat of the last chart to make sure I had enough yarn to finish!!!)  You can find the pattern HERE

If you haven't heard of the Cordsmith, it is an AWESOME i-cord making tool that is going viral on Instagram!! You can find them in-store or online HERE Curious how this thing works? We made a little video 

Years ago I took a class with Carson and it REALLY changed my knitting.  I signed up SUPER late at Knit Fit (a local fiber festival that sadly is no longer) and the only class left was Carson's. I wasn't familiar with him, and the class was called something about the ergonomics of knitting (which did NOT sound like a thrilling class) but I signed up because I was determined to attend a class!! The class blew my socks off!! He is a master of giving information on how to keep our most important tools (OUR HANDS) working for a long time!!! Be sure to catch this amazing Fireside Chat with Carson...you won't be sorry!! When you register, be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom of the list and pick A Little Knitty so we get the credit for sending you!!! Ok...Here's the real information on the chat... Knitting New Year Resolutions Here we are, fortunate to be at the start of a new year! How did you grow as a knitter in 2023? Do you have a plan for growth and knitting susta...

New point protector sets have arrived!!! Check out the new bees, avocados, mushrooms, Lady Bugs and Llamas!!! You can find these in-store or online HERE

Congratulations to our December 2023 FB Winners Dori, Amber, Kelsie & Jeannie!!! Charity Hat from Jeannie Lasagne Hat from Amber A hurd of positivity potatoes from Kelsie Hat and Earwarmer from Dori