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Kris knit up the most beautiful Washington beanie and we just HAVE to make kits to sell in the shop! This is the Washington beanie by Nancy Bates and you can get the pattern on Ravelry or purchase it in the shop. We will be making kits next week, but if you want to be on the waitlist, just email us at info@alittleknitty.com with subject WASHINGTON BEANIE and we will add you to the list. 

Summer is flying by and August will arrive this week.  Even though I woke up to rain this morning, I’m counting on a few more weeks of sunshine, shorts and sandals.  As I thought about what patterns to highlight I came across some pieces that just remind me of this fleeting but delightful time of year.   First up a pattern in honor of Hilde, who is currently out of the shop vacationing in Norway with her family. This Norwegian pattern is called, “Summer With The Elves” and is by Linnea Katarina.  It has Hilde’s name all over it with a beautiful airy lace motif of leaves.  It is a sweet tank, perfect for warm summer evenings.  A great yarn for this would be Huasco Coton Kettle Dyes . The pattern is free on Ravelry. Next up, “The Seacrest Tee” by Ashley Lillis.  A group of Sit N Stitchers recently turned me on to Ashley Lillis and I found a few patterns I immediately put in my favorites file in my Ravelry account.  I really like this simple sweater...

  The first project I'm going to chat about is the Collections Scarf by Tif Neilan This is a new pattern by Tif and you can find it for $7 on Ravelry. I am using a dark brown skein of Cozy Alpaca along with 1 ball of Tsubame from Noro   I LOVE watching how the color of the Noro yarn changes. The first part of the pattern you need to pay a bit more attention, but once you get it up to your final stitch count, it's an easy to remember repeat!! Of course you know I LOVE me some easy to remember patterns! ;) My second project is Tea House by All Knit Up Designs  (she has a sliding scale, pay what you can system...so check out the listing for the cost details!) I'm using 2 colors of fingering weight yarn. The darker green is from Juni + Si and the light green is from Nanostitch Labs. I love that this shawl is ALLLLL about local!!! I have been craving a project that is outside my normal color pallet...and this is exactly what I needed! It makes me happy and I just love how dai...

When determining where to sew on a button, I place the button hole edge over the top of the button band Then I take a locking stitch marker and put it through the button hole and attach it to the fabric of the button band.  I repeat this process for every button hole, then lift the edge that has the button holes.  Now I just have to sew on the buttons at each of the marked spots and I get perfectly placed buttons every time!!

We have a nice replenished stock of black safety eyes and added sparkle eyes!  You can find these in-store or online HERE

Copilot Cowl Kits have been restocked!! If you know me, you know this is my FAVORITE on the go project! Plus it makes a great gift when I'm done knitting it. Start now, and you can have lots made in time for the holidays! We restocked in 3 colors, Pascal, Neverland and Carmel! Get your kit in-store or online HERE

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I very much enjoyed the all inclusive Mexico life!!! It was pretty much a week of reading (I NEVER have time to read just for fun), swimming, margarita drinking and so. much. food. I wasn't planning to knit (hello, it's warm there) but I even found afternoons where the breeze off the ocean (see those palm trees swaying??) and the shade of our patio just screamed for me to knit!! I brought my favorite travel project - the copilot cowl. You can find my recipe for this cowl HERE While we were at lunch, our last full day, the sky absolutely opened up and DUMPED rain. We were told it rains a total of 5 days a year in Cabo, and it seemed all 5 days of rain came in like 10 minutes. We sat and ate soggy chips while everyone ran for cover. This whole resort is ALLLLLL outside, even the lobby....so the rain really messed with everything. But we are from the PNW...it was no big deal. When the water in the restaurant was reaching my ankles, I did start to doubt my life choices! ;) As I pop...

We did a restock of Purl Scouts Merit Badges because they have been so popular. We restocked the best sellers, but then added this First Project badge and a couple adorable stickers!!! You can find the Merit Badges in-store or online HERE The stickers are currently only available in-store, but will be available online soon!!

This edition of the malabrigo KAL features the Lehigh shawl pattern by Melanie Berg . This shawl showcases the luxurious texture and vibrant colors of our Rios yarn. It was originally published in our Book 10, Rios. The author, Melanie Berg, also known as Mairlynd, is a talented designer known for her elegant and modern designs. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mairlynd Ravelry:    Melanie Berg Facebook:   Melanie Berg This beautiful pattern requires 6 skeins of Rios yarn. The sample shown in these photos features 4 skeins of Whole Grain and 2 skeins of Sagittarius. Feel free to mix and match different shades of Rios to create your own unique masterpiece! You can learn about EVERY detail of the Malabrigo KAL  https://blog.malabrigoyarn.com/blog/malabrigo-kal-september-2024 Sign-up for the KAL:  https://mailchi.mp/malabrigoyarn/kalrios-register It's free to join us on September 2nd for the Kick off party, but you must be registered with Malabrigo to join ...

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Hello Everyone! It’s been a busy time for all of us in the shop, but we are so excited about our new location and new space. It’s so fun to see old faces and meet new ones. I haven’t had much time to look up patterns so it was fun to write this Corner again, and see what new things I could find.  I was going to write this as wearables for summer and started looking up light cardigans for those chilly evenings. I found this lacey cardigan worked in a light fingering yarn called Hope Cardigan by Anne Hanssen , selling for about $6.20 on Ravelry. The pattern suggests Malabrigo Sock yarn (which we have in the shop!) but it also says it can be worked in a cotton yarn. We have Huasco Coton Kettle Dyes that would work great for this. I think this cardigan would be perfect for summer! I was not able to write this Corner all about summer wearables - I got too distracted by other fun patterns!  How many of you have been bitten by the stuffed chicken bug? How cute is this pattern for s...

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On  August 25 , join fellow knitting enthusiasts for a Mariners game against the San Francisco Giants. With this special offer, you’ll get a  limited-edition Mariners-themed Tote Bag  and access to a vendor fair near section 306.  There will of course be some extra goodies from A Little Knitty included in your ticket price! A Little Knitty will have a booth...along with lots of cool local vendors!!!! Mariner's Stitch & Pitch Cost: $ 35.00 Sun, Aug 25, 2024 at 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Purchase your tickets in-store or online HERE

Congratulations to our June 2024 winners!!  Torri, Kristen, Amber & Gina!!! Gina - I finished the Adventure blanket CAL. I used Bernat Forever Fleece. Each stripe is based on my choice of 2 adventure related items. The first was camping or cabin. The darker blue isn't really as dark as the photo appears. Torri - First time doing this pattern and my first fully completed hat! (Wrong season for it but shhhh) Amber.... Finished my Olympic national park beanie! Kristen - Bellini Bubbles shawl by Michelle Lee Bernstein (PDX Knitterati). Yarn is Fancy Image Yarns More Twist For your Sox