THE NORO HAS ARRIVED!

I had some Noro Kureyon in the past but it's been gone for a while. I always liked the colors and they make lovely accents in bags for a subltle backround. I like to use it with Brown sheep. It felts better with the 2 togther. We have some lovely colors. I chose some bulky silk/wool blend as well. It's very soft and would make a wonderful entrelac scarf, or hat. It would be amazing as mitred squares in a garment or throw. Check out the internet for free patterns using these yarns. I'm sure you'll find something interesting or use any worsted weight pattern for the Kureyon or bulky weight pattern for the Silk Garden Bulky. I'm always looking for new items. Here is my the Entrelac scarf in Kureyon. Find the pattern at www.frecklesandpurls.com. I can't go anywhere wearing this without someone stopping me. It's crazy. Even my co-workers are trying to make off with it by wearing it home by 'mistake'! Don't laugh it's happened twice!

For the love of Alpaca!

The other very popular items in recent weeks have been anything made out of Baby alpaca Grande. Also a Plymouth yarn

with incredible softness and very reasonable. Nice colors and 2 Skeins will make a nice length scarf. Even the guys love this stuff!

knit col

Here are the colors of the Knit col. The stripes are actually wider if you make a sock. The colors in real life are much more vibrant.

Sad news

Sorry for the delay in posting. It was a busy holiday season both in the shop (Good) and at home. I have noticed lots of new customers in the shop in the last couple of weeks and I welcome everyone to our shop and hope we can be of service. I have had an emotional past 2 weeks. The day after Christmas my friend and co-worker Linda lost her fight with the cancer beast. She was only 48. All I can say is that she was one of the most wonderful, selfless, beautiful people that I've ever had the priveledge knowing. She was bright, smart and giving. Her smile was one I'll never forget. The Linda bag was designed for her Christmas gift. I would like to get some input as to how to best serve her memory with this pattern. Possibly giving some of the proceeds of the pattern sale to the Oncology unit at DKH or something like that. I'm open to suggestions. Let me know what you think.
On another sort of sad note...my neighbor and landlord, is closing his family business after 53 years. I'm happy that he has the opportunity to spend more time with his family and grandchildren but also sad because the big box store has struck again and the little guy is left with little choice but to close. I know he will be missed, I will miss being able to run next door for my office supplies and seeing people i know.

Here is the lovely Linda bag. It is named for my good friend Linda who is battling cancer for a second time. She is strong and determined and we all wish her well. This pattern is easy and can be done in one evening. Quick holiday gift! I will try to post the pattern soon.

Ok, I thought the needle holder family was complete

Well, I guess I was wrong. Phil the tinman has come up with yet another size. We couldn't decide what length of the 'fat' holder to make, 7 or 9 inch. so he is now making both. Now you can make those chunky mittens, hats and socks and not loose your stitches. All you 'scared of those tiny sock needle' people can have a holder too!

Just a few new items

New stuff in the shop? oh Yeah, We got some lovely J-Knits sock and dk weight in today. Gorgeous colors named after cities, and you can almost guess without looking at the tag, which city it's supposed to remind you of. I have so much yarn and so little time. I've been trying to finish the purple Tahki tweed jacket for a couple of weeks now. You know how you just get to the end and you have to stop and do some other project just to keep your sanity? Well, I'm there. I made an ear flap hat out of Baby alpaca grande, so so soft and comfy. Last night I made a quick hat out of Taos by crystal palace. Super nice and the colors just flow into one another. Just one ball for each hat. If you need a quick Christmas gift, hats are the way to go. One nighters! One skeiners! and they don't break the bank! The best part is you won't get the dreaded 2nd sock, mitten, glove or whatever you have to make 2 of phenomenon. Yippee!!

New in the tin needle holder family will be an addition to the 'fat' size. There will be a 7 inch and an 8 inch. for all you hat and mitten knittters to fit all those larger needles 4-9 u.s.

Hope everyone is knitting lots now that the cooler weather has arrived!

Curl up with a new knitting book on tape and knit away..books on tape arriving soon, I hope.