A Little Knitty

Leftover yarn that is!!! We have a local crafting group of young kids that is in need of yarn. They are just playing with yarn and making small things like cat toys or wrapping yarn around sticks....we aren't talking blanket or sweaters quantities, or your entire attic stash...we are just talking those balls of yarn that you have left over when you are done with a project.  If you would like to drop off your donation, we will have a collection box by the front door...please bring your donations in a ziplock bag and we will add it to the collection!!!

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If you have been anywhere near me in the last week or so, you know that I cannot STOP talking about my new sweater!!! I love wearing it soooooo much...and I'm proud of myself for actually finishing it (I was on sleeve island for far too long). I promised during the last podcast that I would wear it in whatever form it was in when we filmed...and I really didn't want to be sleeveless!!!! This pattern is called the Three Season Pullover (there is a cardigan too!!!) by Wool and Pine Designs. I knit it in the recommended yarn of Cantata by Cascade Yarn. I used 7 skeins for my sweater...and this yarn is only $10 per skein!!!! You can find this yarn in-store or online . The pattern can be purchased directly from Ravelry , or we can purchase it for you in-store!! This is my project page on Ravelry just for fun! https://www.ravelry.com/projects/alittleknittyjen/three-season-pullover

Malabrigo WORSTED has been restocked!!! If you are on the hunt for a yarn that felts SOOOOO perfectly, this is it!!! It's also the perfect yarn for cozy, warm hats...just don't put it through the washing machine!! You can see all these gorgeous yarns in-store or online HERE

Episode 22 Show Notes April ish Podcast - Episode 22 Maribel’s Projects Knit Hat that Maribel finished:  Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/musselburgh Granny Stripe Blanket https://www.ravelry.com/projects/thecrazysocklady/granny-stripe-blanket Magic Knot Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mt2OnkswVLw Away We Ride https://www.123stitch.com/item/Blackbird-Designs-Away-We-Ride-Cross-Stitch-Pattern/13-2418 Knitting Crow Cross Stitch Pattern on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1841341294/knitting-raven-cross-stitch-pattern-pdf?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=knitting+pattern+crow&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&pro=1&sts=1&dd=1&content_source=384fcd13f3fa021b1083bb86e0a784ae8eb4c262%253A1841341294&organic_search_click=1 Alan Cumming knits!!  https://www.moderndailyknitting.com/community/alan-cumming/ Jen’s Projects Three Season Pullover https://www.ravelry.com/patterns...

One of my many Works In Progress include reorganizing my yarn stash and all the tools of my craft. It’s a slow process, as you can well imagine. Sadly I need to reorganize other areas before I can get to my craft supplies, but I am trying very hard! Naturally, during this reorganization process, I have all kinds of insanely gorgeous ideas in my head of what the finished area will look like and it occurred to me how cute it would be if I could throw in a few plants scattered here and there. But the reality is no plant could grow in my storage area because it’s too far from any windows. But wait!!! I could knit or crochet some super cute plants!! How perfect would that be for a knit/crochet area? So I had to look up what sort of patterns I could find and there are so many cute things out there!! Most of these patterns are crocheted and made with Worsted or DK weight yarn, but you could use a different weight yarn - it would just turn out a different size, if there was a yarn that you rea...

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We know you LOVE Harmony by Yarn Citizen (cuz it keep selling out!!) and we just had to share this beautiful little knit project with you!! https://www.yarncitizen.com/products/desire-paths-neck-warmer-pdf

Waiting to cross the border is SOOOO much more fun while knitting! :) I'm working on a Flax sweater with 2 colors of Malabrigo Rios...and I removed the garter stitch on the arms! 

We now stock some locally made treats from Browned & Toasted ! They are selling out FAST...but don't worry, we will get more!!!

We have teamed up with Travelbug Girls to put together some yarnie vacations for this year AND we have some future adventures planned for the next 2 years!!! You can read all about them HERE

We are SOOOO excited for this new yarn that will be amazing for baby projects AND summer tops!!! Read here about the yarn...then keep reading for pattern ideas!   A luxuriously Soft Spanish Mako Cotton loosely spun & exceedingly soft yarn. Sourced in Spain & spun by Italian artisans. Satiny has a palette of 12 summer trending colors!!   100 % Cotton Country of origin: Italy Light Suggested US 5 Knits to 21 - 22 stitches over 4in   The first pattern that I played with was the Romanticists Bandana . This was a really fun and quick knit!! I also...

We just expanded our selection of Heritage by Cascade...adding new colors we haven't carried before!! Check it out in-store or online HERE

If you fell in love with the yarn that we used for the Teddy Bear Picnic Hat (btw...kits are back in stock!!!) You will love the new colors that we added to the mix! You can find these in-store or online HERE

Sahale Outdoors Creating space for play and discovery Fostering a sense of belonging Honoring indigenous land and culture Providing youth and adult education Seeking adventure Protecting and preserving the earth Working towards a more inclusive outdoor culture Sahale Arts and Crafts Fair April 12, 2025 9am – 3pm Location: Mountain View Community Center Our upcoming Arts and Crafts Fair supports local artists, crafters, and artisans while funding outdoor scholarships and building connections in the community. Whether you have a hobby or a side hustle, a business or an art gallery, we have a vendor option for you! Reserve a table here:  Vendors Let your customers know you’ll be there! Post on social media and connect with us using #sahaleacf. Tag us in your posts: @sahaleoutdoors. Show up in April to support local creatives and help kids spend the summer outside! https://sahaleoutdoors.org/

Here is a link to our latest newsletter:  https://mailchi.mp/d19fe5faac0e/march-5th-2025-a-little-knitty-yarn-shop-newsletter

Are you participating in the PNW Yarn Crawl this year but you were really hoping you could get a super cool tote bag or shirt with our logo? Well, I have the link for you!!!! Our merch store is now live and you can pick one of three sizes of tote bags and there are LOTS of t-shirt colors this year!!!  https://pnw-yarn-crawl-merch.printify.me/

What the Swatch?!? How many of you think of “swatch” as a four letter word? I know many of us hate to swatch, and often ignore this step. I know I have! Sometimes I don’t even want to hear the word!  But I have good news!! You don’t have to swatch!! If you love knitting as much as I do, you don’t need to swatch - and bonus!! The knitted object will most likely not be the size you need it to be so you’ll get to  knit it again !! Yay!😕  I recently started a sweater with a hood, and did not make a swatch. I had used this yarn before, and felt I had enough information. The hood turned out too skinny (it barely covered my ears) and way too long (it hung way too far down my back). It took me a month to knit it, but lucky me, I got to knit it again. A second month later, and I finally have the hood I needed it to be.  However, I think next time I might just knit a swatch. It would save me a lot of time. I think we need to look upon swatches as positive objects. They contai...

Congratulations to our winners for February (it was ALLLLL about hats this month!!!) Kasie's Hat Amanda's Hat Amber's Hat Susan's Hats