A Little Knitty

We are accepting pre-orders NOW....but these kits won't release until October 7th! Get your pre-orders in now. ..I have a feeling these will go FAST! If we are out of pre-orders, you can get on the waitlist for the next batch HERE THIS IS A PRE-ORDER!!!! Kits will not be available for pick up or delivery until AFTER October 7th.  Buy purchasing this pre-order, you agree that you have read the line above and will not email and ask where your order is until AFTER October 7th *grins* The Malabrigo Union Cowl Holiday Kit is here! The Union Cowl is the perfect collaboration of two beautiful yarns and companies. Knit with three skeins of luxurious Malabrigo Caprino and one skein of light and airy Blue Sky Fibers Prairie, this cowl is ideal for all seasons. The combination of Caprino’s Super Fine Merino and Cashmere with Prairie’s Suri Alpaca and Baby Huacaya Alpaca makes this cowl soft and warm with just the right amount of drape. YARN: • 3 skeins of Malabrigo Caprino (80% Super Fine Mer...

Here is a link to our latest newsletter:  https://mailchi.mp/61f3efbbea39/september-25th-2024-a-little-knitty-yarn-shop-newsletter

Surprise Sunday Sit-n-Stitch When: Sep 29, 2024 From 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Where: A Little Knitty 1007 Milton Way Milton WA 98354 Contact: (206) 659-5987 Details: Join us Sunday, September 29th 1pm to 3pm as we chat while we craft with yarn!! This is a community based event, no teacher on staff but a great way to meet other crafters and you can always ask for opinions on something you are working on!!!

Oh OFFF, how I love thee...let me count the ways.... I love you because I get to hang out with fun fiber friends I love you because I get to say thank you to all the sheep, goats, alpacas and llamas who give us such amazing fiber I love you because I get to stare at a lady spinning flax into fiber...and my staring doesn't creep her out (no photo...that would have been too creepy) I love you because we get to learn new things I love you because you are simply the best! I have to admit...I SUCKED at taking photos because I was just having SO much fun knitting and chatting and connecting! I need to be better at making sure we at least get group photos...but we will forever have the memories!! <3 We will FOR SURE host another retreat next year at Oregon Flock and Fiber, it will be October 17th to 19th next year!!

You know I have completely fallen in love with the merit badges from the Purl Scout...but this adorable knit sash is just BEYOND amazing!!!!! You can get the free pattern on Ravelry and make your VERY OWN sash to show off all the merit badges you have earned!!!!

Did you see that Nancy Bates has released her next hat in her 50 hats of America series?? I just fell in love with this Maryland hat...and Maribel from Rainier Roses has Worsted Weight minis in the shop that would be just awesome for this project!! You can find out more information on her website, and I'm sure it will be on Ravelry shortly!! https://www.nancybatesdesigns.com/shop

This Saturday Shanna from Shanna's Yarn and Fiber Co will be here showing off all the cool stuff to come out of her dye pots! If you are in the mood for the perfect autumnal pallet...this show is for you!!!

Dawn Barker October 27, 2024 Register Here Journey into the Innovative Assigned Pooling Technique with Dawn Barker Join Fiberside Chats on October 27th for a special guest appearance by knitwear designer and dyer Dawn Barker. Dawn will delve into the origins, inspirations, and intricate process behind her groundbreaking assigned pooling stitching technique. She’ll offer valuable insights into color theory and yarn selection as she showcases a selection of her patterns. You’ll have a chance to have your questions answered by Dawn during the Q&A session, and you could be one of three lucky winners to receive a pattern and yarn to create your own project. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the pioneer of this transformative method and broaden your knitting horizons! This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, October 27th at 1:00pm Eastern, 12:00pm Central, 11:00am Mountain, 10:00am Pacific THIS CHAT WILL BE RECORDED Your ZOOM Link will be sent the evening before and about 1 hour ...

Here is a link to our latest newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/2be86afdf38c/september-18th-2024-a-little-knitty-yarn-shop-newsletter

Are you playing WIP Bingo with Cerulean Orchid?? We have added a very fun END WEAVING PARTY to our schedule!   Join us Saturday, September 28th from 10am to 1pm!    There will be: - A Trunk Show featuring Shanna's Yarn and Fiber Co. - Space to hang out with fellow stitchers and finish up your projects for WIP Bingo - A sticker to collect for attending the end weaving party - The potential to win prizes for coming to hang out with us! - A photo area so we can take photos of your beautiful creations and inspire other makers! - Snacks to fuel our creativity!

Operation Fiber Arts When: Oct 19, 2024 From 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Where: A Little Knitty 1007 Milton Way Milton WA 98354 Contact: (206) 659-5987 Details: This is your deployment notice for Operation Fiber Arts! All Veterans, spouses and dependents are invited to join us at A Little Knitty on October 19th 2024 from 5pm to 7pm! It's time to muster all our battle rattle for a tactical mission of stitches and strategy! All while supporting Nineline Veteran Services! We'll be engaging in some serious fiber maneuvers, sharing intel on patterns, and fortifying our stash. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a newbie recruit, all hands on deck are welcome! Prepare for camaraderie, creativity, and maybe even a few surprise challenges! Stay sharp, keep those yarns untangled, and we'll see you at the front lines of fu...

I LOVE a super light and lofty bulky weight yarn. It means we get to knit with HUGE needles and it goes super fast and I feel like a rockstar!!! I know you are going to check out the yardage on this yarn and scream "That's not a super bulky" (cuz that's what I did!!)...but this floofy yarn defies all yarn logic. It has an insane amount of yardage and So. Much. Floof!! Fairy Floss 73 % Extrafine Wool , 15 % Baby Alpaca , 12 % Polyamide 100 grams per 328 yards   Country of origin: Italy Super Bulky Crafted in the heart of Tuscany, Fairy Floss is a luxurious bl...

The Yarnalia trunk show is happening right now in the shop which is the perfect time for me to tell you what’s on my needles currently! I am knitting with Yarnalia’s Wonder , a DK weight yarn, and I’m knitting Basic Cardigan: Drop-Shoulder Construction by Amy Herzog. I’ve been meaning to use this yarn ever since Jen brought it into the shop and I’m enjoying it very much. I’ve tended to stay away from acrylic as it doesn’t breathe well but this is a mix with 30% wool so I am looking forward to seeing how this yarn will perform. I’m finding that this yarn is NOT splitty at all! It almost looks like it has been felted, though it has not. I don’t know how they do that, but it’s pretty cool. If you don’t like splitty yarn, this yarn is for you! It is super soft and I will love being able to just toss it into the machine to wash. I am also planning to knit Stephen West’s Westknits MKAL 2024 , Go Go Dynamo which begins October 3. I have my yarn picked out: Malabrigo Ultimate Sock in Pearl Te...

Cori Eichelberger October 13, 2024 Register Here Cori’s Favorite (sometimes surprising) Knitting Tips and 2 Color Cast-on Cori Eichelberger has been hosting a knitting podcast for 6 years and she’s got some amazing tips up her sleeve! From fixing necklines to estimating yardage to ways to make your stitches sing she’s got it covered. She’s a high energy, passionate teacher who loves to laugh in class. Join Cori as she covers Tips from A-Z and Tricks from 1-50 (or well, whatever we can fit in an hour). We'll also add a new technique through Cori's demo of the 2 Color Cast-on, an easy, decorative cast on to be added to any knitter’s repertoire. This Chat will be a fun way to spend an hour learning and it might even inspire you to fix a problem knit or WIP!  This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, October 13th at 3:00pm Eastern, 2:00pm Central, 1:00pm Mountain, 12:00pm Pacific THIS CHAT WILL BE RECORDED Your ZOOM Link will be sent the evening before and about 1 hour before...

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Fiberside Chats - Sarah Schira Join Live Online Chats with Some of Fiber's Most Exciting Creators We’ve invited some of your favorite designers and creators to join us for a series of online gatherings with Longmont Yarn Shoppe & our group of 39 collaborating Yarn Shops across North America. We call these:  Fiberside Chats! Launched in May 2020, Chats are one-hour Zoom sessions with special guests joining us to give a peek into their world. These designers & creators will discuss their unique path, creative processes, favorite techniques, latest projects, or whatever is inspiring them now. There will be opportunity for Q&A & other fun surprises like giveaways & pattern discounts for those who join! Fees & Registration Your seat at Fiberside Chats is just $20. This fee supports the guest speaker & the LYS you sign up under. At the registration page you can choose to purchase your ticket from any of the shops listed. If you’re...

We are so excited to announce that we have been chosen to host a Trunk Show for Yarnalia!! September 18th to October 2nd we will have samples in the shop displaying how awesome their yarn is!! If we don't have the color you want in stock, we are happy to special order it for you (they ship pretty quickly!!) We will have some pretty cool tote bags that we will be giving out over the 2 weeks during the trunk show. Of course we will post lots of pics on social media as soon as we can! But don't miss out on seeing them in person!!

The weather is cooling and the leaves are turning and I’m getting excited about taking walks, drinking pumpkin lattes and knitting in my favorite season. What are your favorite things to do this time of year and more importantly what are you knitting or crocheting as Summer ends and Fall begins? I’m hearing a lot of conversation in A Little Knitty about starting new projects and taking classes.  This is a great time of year to hop on board and cast on something new or sign up for a class and learn a new technique. I’ve recently started three new projects that will carry me into Fall and I’m excited to share them with you. The first one is “Shores Cardigan” by Ashley Lillis .  Its a simple top-down raglan cardigan that is oversized with cropped sleeves and no buttons. It calls for a bulky yarn and I’ve picked Yarnalia’s Fluffy in the color, “Winter Stormy Sky” , which is a beautiful dark grey that will match just about anything. I’ve been wanting to make something with Yarnalia...

What is a guild anyway?? A guild is a group designed to education, inspire, and provide community for fellow fiber lovers. Guilds can be focused on one specific aspect of fiber crafts (weaving, knitting, etc) but usually they are open to ALL lovers of fiber!!! It's a great way to make fiber friends, find a new passion and more! So let's learn a bit more about the guilds in our area. If you know of a guild not mentioned in this blog post, email me at info@alittleknitty.com and I'll add it to this list! Arachne Guild The purpose of Arachne Guild is to provide continuing education for members in the arts of weaving, spinning, and related fiber crafts. To further this goal, Arachne has a large library, a monthly newsletter, and monthly meetings on various topics. The guild’s travelling loom helps members learn new weaving techniques. Membership is open to anyone showing a genuine interest in learning about and sharing in the fiber arts. Although the guild draws members mainly f...

Here is a link to our latest newsletter:  https://mailchi.mp/78ee7358f7fe/september-4th-2024-a-little-knitty-yarn-shop-newsletter

It's the 15th annual MKAL season! This year's shawl is called Go Go Dynamo. It's going to be a lively energetic design filled with bold geometric details. Go Go Dynamo is designed for two contrasting colors. Go bold with two solid shades or create a splashy painterly effect with a speckled contrast color combined with a solid main color. Join me as I guide you through this year's mystery shawl with video tutorials throughout October. You can purchase the pattern now ...and as the clues drop, you will get updates!! We have LOTS of ideas for color pairings or go stash diving!!

Hello Everyone! I recently got back from a big trip to The Netherlands and Norway that I took with my family (Mom, sister, brother-in-law, brother, and daughter) to visit family and see some sights. We spent a week in The Netherlands, and two weeks in Norway and had the most wonderful time! We went to celebrate Mom’s 80th birthday and she was treated like a queen and thoroughly spoiled. We had two family parties in Norway, visited many cousins, and were taken on some amazing day trips. So in honor of my trip, I thought it would be fun to find some patterns inspired by The Netherlands and Norway! First up is Dutch Tulips by Alina Appasova - an asymmetrical triangle shawl using mosaic knitting. The pattern is $8 on Ravelry. I think using mini skeins would work beautifully for this project! We have a Rainier Roses kit that is perfect. (Sadly we didn’t see any Dutch tulips on the trip - wrong time of year) Here is a beautiful cowl inspired by the city of Delft where the blue and white patt...

Congratulations to our August FB Winners!! Want to join in the fun? Check out our private facebook group and enter your finished objects in our monthly drawing!! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/riecexEuUFL6Sntw/ Katie B Jeannie H Kelly R Susan P