A Little Knitty

I love that two fine feathered friends made it to our winner's circle this month!! Every month we draw 4 winners from our FB group. We encourage our community to share all their finished projects with us and it's SOOOO fun to see what you have been up to!! Keep them coming!!! Joan S. knit this stocking for her daughter in law...and is now working on one for her son! I feel like Linda K has earned the title of Master Chicken Maker!!  Gina P made this pizza for her granddaughter Jessica D finished Willy the Wizard Crow that was started in class today!

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We received a restock of a couple Heritage colors and added some new colorways for this fall! We are in love with all the new striping colorways for Heritage sock !! You can check them out in-store or online!!

Jen’s leaving on Thursday!!! And while the cat’s away, the mice will play!! We (Kris and Hilde) are inviting customers, while shopping in-store, to keep eyes open for a wee little knit mouse (who’s having fun hiding). If you find him, let us know and you will receive a small gift. Hilde's Picks So since the cat’s away, we thought it would be fun to see what fun cat and mice themed patterns are out there! Yes - the fun is beginning! We’re getting crazy now. Ha ha! These socks say it all - Purrfect Mischief by Sandrine Vos. (The ALK staff might be prone to a bit of mischief while Jen’s away - it could happen!) Pattern sells for about $6.84.  I love how colorful these socks are. I think Echoes by Gusto wool would be perfect for the slow color changing stripes of these socks paired with solid Heritage Cascade for the main body and cats and yarn at the top.  Here’s a fun sweater called Polkacats by Marna Gilligan . It sells for $10.89 on Ravelry. Instead of dots, it’s cat faces!!...

Show Notes for November 2024 Podcast What Maribel is wearing… https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/love-note What Maribel is working on… https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mabels-sweater Yarn she is using: Rainier Roses Yarn Co of course!!! Full skeins of this color will be on her website for pre-orders! Boo Cross Stitch Kit  (you can find this kit in store!!) Away we Ride by Blackbird Design - Cross Stitch - Ongoing Project Maribels next classes… Cross Stitching 101  https://www.alittleknitty.com/module/class/560280/cross-stitching-101 Finishing Your Cross Stitching https://www.alittleknitty.com/module/class/569670/fully-finish-your-cross-stitching Maribel’s upcoming events Columbia Pacific Fiber Arts https://columbiapacificfiberarts.com/festival-location/ Maribel is dreaming of casting on… Hallgrimskirkja Shawl https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hallgrimskirkja-shawl Emory Vest https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/emery-vest-and-pull Jen’s Work in Progres...

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A couple weeks ago I met with our Cascade rep and she shared with me a new pattern by Wool & Pine using Cantata yarn. I've always been a huge Cantata fan, I have two sweaters in the yarn!! I love how it's a larger gauge yarn, but doesn't overheat me! And the stitch definition is just beautiful.  So anywho...the pattern... She turned her ipad towards me and I actually gasped. I completely fell in love with the sweater! Isn't it just stunning??? Then reality struck...I could tell the construction would not be my beloved top down raglan (hello, I'm a lazy knitter) AND it was so fully cabled my cabling hook may catch fire. But, you just can't say no to a sweater that you want this much! So I grabbed the yarn (the color I wanted was in stock here at the shop and I had the exact number of skeins it called for for my size...it was meant to be!!!) then I purchased and downloaded the pattern. I sat, a little stunned, as I realized I would need to knit a 15" wid...

  Huasco Sock Twilight Paints by Araucania Yarns captures the breathtaking beauty of twilight skies. This hand-painted yarn mirrors the serene transition from day to night, with hues that evoke the soft glow of dusk—think deep purples, muted blues, and hints of warm pinks. Perfect for creating socks and lightweight garments, this yarn is not only a tribute to the magic of twilight but also a dream to work with, offering a soft and smooth texture that glides effortlessly through your hands. Let your next project capture the mystery and beauty, of the evening sky. 75 % SuperWash Wool , 25 % Polyamide 100 grams per 433 yards Country of origin: Turkey Super Fine Suggested US 1 to 3 Knits to 27 - 32 stitches over 4in As soon as this yarn hit the floor, customers were falling in love. Not only is the base fantastic, the colorways are lovely and look SOOOO pretty together See what I mean???? I had to take one of the autumnal looking ones and cast on a Musselburgh hat ...

We are smack dab in the middle of my absolute favorite season - autumn!!! The colors are beautiful right now and on the sunny days we had recently, wow! The colors just popped. So much inspiration for knitwear (or crochetwear - it’s a word! If it’s not, it should be), especially things with multiple colors. This Burnt Rust Toorie by Nicolle Estelle (on Ravelry it’s about $4.77) is so beautiful (and I love the colors the sample was made in). Wouldn’t it be pretty in autumn colors? I can see using Cascade Heritage for this or Queensland’s Shetland Lite with their beautiful solid colors. With cooler weather comes sweater weather, which I also absolutely love. Honestly, I miss my sweaters during summer. I found this pattern Three Season Pullover by Wool & Pine (selling for $8.75 on Ravelry) which calls for Cascade Yarn Cantata solids which we have in the shop (we just received a restock!). It’s an aran weight yarn that’s 70% cotton and 30% wool and light as a feather. Perfect for co...

    This mini kit is perfect size for a stocking stuffer, or quick and fun holiday crafting with kids. A wonderful project for eye-hand coordination and inspiring creativity! A high quality, approachable Needle Felting Craft Kit that invites beginners & beyond to experience the joy of felting wool. Following simple instructions, crafters add colorful decorations to tree shapes. They will find enjoyment beyond honing the craft itself, as they can thread yarn through the decorated trees use as ornaments, table place settings, or gift toppers. A perfect Christmas gift, holiday craft for families. 

 KIT CONTENTS: Instructions including basic felting tips and photos
 3 Beautiful Green toned Wool Felt Trees 2 all-purpose felting needles) 1 soy-based foam pad Assorted Wool for needle felting decorations on each tree ornament wool yarn (approx. 2 feet) AGE/ABILITY: 8+ Beginner and beyond   You can purchase this kit in-store or online HERE 

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I don’t know about you but I’m sure loving the crisp cold mornings.  All of a sudden I’m digging through my coat closet for the perfect weight jacket and sometimes gloves.  Fall is the perfect time for my favorite, fingerless mitts. They are warm enough to take the chill off my hands but not too warm while I’m leaf peeping or on a hike.  Here are a few patterns that caught my eye. In honor of Halloween, which is creeping up on us rather quickly, I found these creepy mitts called “Arachne Mitts” by Hook Mountain Handmade . You gotta love the spider on the top of each hand!!!! The pattern calls for sports weight yarn.  I’m thinking Yarnalia Marvel or Malagrigo Arroyo would be nice with its rich autumn colors!  The pattern is $5 on Ravelry. Next one is “Autumnal Mitts” by Fibre and Threads . Look at the beautiful leaf pattern that weaves across the top of the hands.  This pattern is free on Ravelry.  It calls for DK weight yarn.  I was thinking our ...

    Colourspun is a crafter’s delight. The Virgin wool used to make Colourspun is taken directly from a lamb’s very first shearing. This wool guarantees that is coming from the sheep to your needles, to knit up a warm & soft garment. Each colourway was carefully crafted to unravel its edgy tones, the glamourous & self-striping fashionable colors designed in Tuscany. Aftercare is a breeze as Colourspun is machine washable on a cold gentle cycle, and dried flat. 53 % Virgin Wool , 47 % Acrylic Country of origin: Italy Bulky Suggested US 10.5 Knits to 14 stitches over 4in   You can find this yarn in-store or online HERE