Saturday, January 31, 2009

January Projects!

This week, we got Schaefer Yarn's brand new sock yarn, Nichole. It flew out of the shop, but we will be ordering more right away-- come in soon to check it out.

We also have a new class list available, with more classes for intermediate and advanced knitters!

We have recently gone nuts for mittens! 2 fabulous mitten patterns were brought to our attention that you should look at--The Fiddlehead and Bird in the Hand mitten patterns (see photos from December). They're stunning and a great way to expand your Fair Isle expertise. We have both at the shop to look at and the Fiddlehead we've downloaded for you (in case you don't have a printer at home.) They are not free patterns, but they're worth far more in the love affair you'll have knitting them.

We've been having a blast with Calamknitty's doubleknit polka-dot scarf and plaid patterns. Feel free to see a quick demo. and try it for yourself. If you're new at this technique, the basic idea is to knit a double layer of fabric simultaneously simply by using K1, P1 (typically using 2 different colors). Great for hats, headbands, scarves and small throws. We are now offering a double knitting class, if you would like help getting started.

Scarf
Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande

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Baby Bear Sweater
Plymouth Encore


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Big Easy Sweater
Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande


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Cabled Sweater
Cascade Cash Vero

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Cat Shadow Scarf
Debbie Bliss CashMerino Aran
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Crocheted Scarf
Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande

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Alligator Scarf

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Dale of Norway Sweater
Heilo

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Entrelac Scarf
Cascade Luna and Universal Yarn Soleil

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Free Form Sweater
A little bit of everything

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Socks
Step


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Lucy Bag
Cascade

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Reversible Cable Scarf
Cascade

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Santa Cruz Hoodie
GGH Aspen

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Lace Scarf
Lace weight Cashmere

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Finally... even experts make mistakes!
Calamknitty's Polka Dot Scarf, knitted by Laurel
Debbie Bliss CashMerino

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