Do you ever have a time when you just can't choose what to knit next? Or what to crochet, spin, etc., next? I am definitely having one of those moments and if you keep reading, you'll see why.
I just got back from market and so my head is full of new things that will be coming for the spring and summer. You just wouldn't believe how hard it can be to choose what to bring into the store. It's eye candy everywhere.
And then I come back to the store and more new stuff is already coming in! I brought back some amazing buttons from Mission Falls - bone, wood and horn in great sizes and shapes. That is just the tip of the button iceberg though; you'll have to wait to see why we're going to be YOUR button source.
I love the new yarns we have gotten from The Fibre Company. The Canopy Fingering and the Terra yarns have a great depth of color, texture and "smooshability." Just look at their free patterns and you'll need some of this fabulous yarn.
I don't want you to think that all of our amazing stuff comes from far away; we love local artists. Many of you know our own Catherine makes amazing batts for spinning. Now she's turned her talent to dyeing yarn and the result is her Bodacious Boucle. It's soft, lush and the colors are amazing. I can't wait to see what she comes up with next!
Speaking of local talent, one of our favorite teachers, Jolie, is going to be teaching offering a free workshop on Sunday, February 21, from 1-4. More Than One Way To Skin A Sweater will be an exploration of how sweaters are constructed, with easy ideas for beginners and challenges for more advanced knitters.
I just realized I'll still be typing next week if I keep talking about the great stuff we've gotten, so I'm going to list it!
- Three new pattern books from Classic Elite
- Marly cashmere scarf kits
- Bamboo Pearls yarn and patterns from Sublime
- Elizabeth Zimmerman's Green Sweater and more patterns from Schoolhouse Press
- New Debbie Bliss and Knitscene magazines
You'll have to come in and see it for yourself. Some of you were here for Purljama and saw some of it. We had so much fun with so many new people and lots of familiar faces. I can't wait to do it again - after I recover!
Last night we had an improm
ptu trunk show from Tina, who represents Bergere de France, Bijou Basin and lots of other wonderful yarns. A big thanks to Tina for all the fun. Remember, if you miss Knit Night, you never know what you'll miss.
Don't forget to come in and see Mariana's new pattern of the month - the No Purl Scarf done in Brae Tweed from Knit One, Crochet Two. It's a fun quick knit and very wearable.
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