Thursday, August 12, 2010

Busy Week!


The interns have left, racking up 12 miles of yarn winding. Reports from Chicago indicate they picked up their knitting when they got home and are busy churning out scarves for their bunny collection. I miss them every time I have to wind yarn. That was a luxury to have someone on standby to do it for me.

While the interns (nephews Elvis and Van) were here we visited Zane, just two days shy of his first birthday. We delivered his present, which included the pictured Party Time! Hat. Pretty darling on the world's cutest one year old! Thanks for a great pattern, Audrey. Fun to knit and fun to wear!

Barely rested from the 8-year olds 10-day visit, I had to ramp up for Speed Dating! Thanks to Bonnie and Nancy for lightening that load. Of course, it was blistering hot, but we sampled silk and other lovely yarns to distract us. 9 yarns, 10 minutes each. Turns out that's all the time you need to decide if 1) you never want to see that yarn again, 2) you'd definitely consider a second date, or 3) you just want to take it home with you now! Everyone seemed to find something in the 3) category.

More pics online.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Speed Dating!

If you haven't signed up for this event at the Y2Knit Yarn Shop, we recommend this one. For just $15, you get a canvas bag with goodies and the opportunity to test some new yarns. As the event name implies, you only have to spend a few minutes with each yarn--no commitment! Some yarn has not been seen in the shop yet.

Because we always give more, we're also providing the opportunity to try some stitch patterns when you play with the yarn and we'll help you if you need it. With these quick tutorials you're bound to come away with some new knowledge.

Hope to see you there--a few spaces remain.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Flying Saucers!


The new Flying Saucer yarn arrived. Each disc has two yarns wound together so that you can knit socks at the same time or create two balls that will be identical for getting matching socks. Perfect for those to whom that feature is important (matching socks). For the rest, a very cool ball of yarn that will sit nicely on the shelf or table!

The colors are yummy and the yarn is soft. This product is distributed by Skacel, made by Schoppel Woolle.
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