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What's New: 5.15.13
Spring is here and we may just jump right into summer. It is wonderful to see flowers and trees bud and I hope we have seen the last of snow. Like really, enough is enough. All of us also enjoy it being light both earlier and later in the day. I love my job but it is even better when it's light so late in the evenings. It doesn't stop me from knitting. Still working on my skirt..yes I am knitting a skirt. Front is almost done. Yeah..hoping to wear it to a wedding in late May. I know I am optimistic considering our great weather these past few months..but even Mother Nature won't let it snow when we are almost to June. NO MORE SNOW IN MAY!
My meetings with yarn Reps for fall yarns is almost done and then Angel and I are off to market June 19. Each and every year I am amazed at the choices and the new trends. Fur and faux fur will be big trends..across all of the fashion industry. The fibers also continue to expand and include more yarns spun from Llama and Possum as well. I will keep you posted as we make final decisions. Merino remains the best wool fiber available. We love the superwash varieties..no itch, no scales, and very few, if any allergic reactions. If any of you want to hear my synopsis on super wash fibers..just ask. So many spinning and manufacturing changes mean yarns have come a long way...baby. And, as a knitter I LOVE IT.
All of the colors of Vice Yarn have arrived. This new dyer out of Texas starts with a wonderful yarn combination of merino, cashmere and nylon and then she adds colors to create a great hank of fingering weight yarn.
Love Blue Heron Yarns..all hand dyed in gorgeous colors. Check out the new 2 skein sweater knit side to side. Grab a skein of Rayon Loop and knit a quick mobius for a splash of color.
A new shipment of Berroco Karma has been trickling in..- great summer or all-season yarn. Love this Ravelry download in Karma: Ladder Sleeve Pullover available; Check out Cantaloop scarf below..also a great knit in Karma to spice up any spring or summer 
outfit. Again, NOT HOT.
Love the Jacobus monkey..knit in 1 skein of KnitCol or it would be luscious in the new Ella Rae Cozy Soft. (200+ yards, acrylic wool blend, super wash) Jacobus on Ravelry.com.
Project of the Month - a great market bag designed by birthday girl: Angel B. Two skeins cotton/linen from Rowan..a great knit and reasonable. Happy Birthday Angel! This bag's strap is lined which makes it sturdy and fun.
What's New
Bobbi will do a KAL (Knit Along) for any sweater in this book beginning in August. Stop in to check out the samples and the book. Choose your style and give us your information if you want to participate. No cost for class. Yarn for your sweater 15% off plus book. This class will ensure you finish your fabulous piece of wearable art.
Upcoming classes with openings:
Two sessions with Deb: (May 22 & 29) Urchin Hat - so cute and a quick knit.
Or the Quick to Knit Baby Sweater with Cathy May 18.
Check out the schedule on line or stop in the shop to check out the class samples.
Freebies & Resources
Love this scarf, Cantaloop, knit in Classic Elite Sprout - organic cotton, a great knit and not hot to wear. Only 1 skein - what a great buy. Available free.
Love these wishy wash fishy tawashi. Originally in a Japanese pattern book. We have it but I could not translate..Thank goodness someone else did. Fun dishcloths for dishes or new babies. Free.
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