tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12293318975520900842024-03-17T20:02:53.863-07:00close knitthe neighborhood yarn shopSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03422202315654577762noreply@blogger.comBlogger1108125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229331897552090084.post-9478503390671962582021-03-07T11:52:00.002-08:002021-03-07T11:55:42.984-08:00Gallery of Gorgeous<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh51CsHj6uHD5Ui6GLHyWACSKHV8QWuEjVM5r3jbT5lKwxtYgNxAjDqX95JvdtXou3s8t-1wG-kAcDBobSO8zLhXyLc_7Ed1dhIYssyOUyiY9G4LgIgwRgV3icMMtxFuBWnfs2Kixwu2h7Q/s872/gallery.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="872" data-original-width="550" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh51CsHj6uHD5Ui6GLHyWACSKHV8QWuEjVM5r3jbT5lKwxtYgNxAjDqX95JvdtXou3s8t-1wG-kAcDBobSO8zLhXyLc_7Ed1dhIYssyOUyiY9G4LgIgwRgV3icMMtxFuBWnfs2Kixwu2h7Q/s320/gallery.PNG" /></a></div><p>Pop over to our IG page for a whole <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CL_I2supwWc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link">gallery of gorgeous</a> yarn...</p><p>We have glamour shots of <a href="https://closeknitportland.com/collections/spun-right-round">Spun Right Round</a>, <a href="https://closeknitportland.com/collections/sprigs-and-stone">Sprig and Stone</a>, <a href="https://closeknitportland.com/collections/farmers-daughter">and Farmer's Daughter</a>.<br /></p><p></p><p><br /></p>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10625023236904918710noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229331897552090084.post-42529657293651715342021-03-07T11:36:00.002-08:002021-03-07T11:36:27.894-08:00Many Hands Scarf<p>Take a look at our knitting pattern for the Yarn Crawl!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYc1tkynheGYArMmWvK2HIhVCw1bQLGK7sJTzaeCxDMcJDQEOxdYSf-UaPo9BmD_24yTVaXqdUHf1bAyL77mktnfxfrav7L9IkOaqbqMQBLGCm0gk5ICO1MP4zPwdI8v-b0zfBb6QUkfQc/s849/many+hands.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="849" data-original-width="734" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYc1tkynheGYArMmWvK2HIhVCw1bQLGK7sJTzaeCxDMcJDQEOxdYSf-UaPo9BmD_24yTVaXqdUHf1bAyL77mktnfxfrav7L9IkOaqbqMQBLGCm0gk5ICO1MP4zPwdI8v-b0zfBb6QUkfQc/s320/many+hands.PNG" /></a></div><p>Emily created this <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/many-hands-scarf">Many Hands Scarf</a> using the lovely <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/harrisville-designs-shetland">Harrisville Shetland</a>. Such a fun pattern. Cute little details and a wee fringe. Love it!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpink82UMJ1EaG-sqMaZHzQGfnnHmpblHKt0la1zTBdfCIAyDb6mqJITvhBWC-K263Cb8_8zNAmUFVb5i1JlB7LPVxASEr-v_QxgHLLDZc4TPjGxUcoEMLydGT-xuos5KwNz9_0e4zFead/s320/CloseKnit_sm_K03_small2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpink82UMJ1EaG-sqMaZHzQGfnnHmpblHKt0la1zTBdfCIAyDb6mqJITvhBWC-K263Cb8_8zNAmUFVb5i1JlB7LPVxASEr-v_QxgHLLDZc4TPjGxUcoEMLydGT-xuos5KwNz9_0e4zFead/s0/CloseKnit_sm_K03_small2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10625023236904918710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229331897552090084.post-18755064048359592012021-03-07T11:17:00.002-08:002021-03-07T11:57:48.831-08:00Yarn Crawl!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQs9GshH9nyZu4uF8tRdRQsdYwT6_QhhKOLaPpRmZRi9QzbWRIZ7AxzBDeBEyJxoDhgt7SbYRwwcs095IQsuEd6FYaiaRzrJzjHqKzY3oNalo3OoGCf6HKJW6-oCoHQHAF99GB1zgu6LQ9/s876/amanda+yarn+crawl.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="856" data-original-width="876" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQs9GshH9nyZu4uF8tRdRQsdYwT6_QhhKOLaPpRmZRi9QzbWRIZ7AxzBDeBEyJxoDhgt7SbYRwwcs095IQsuEd6FYaiaRzrJzjHqKzY3oNalo3OoGCf6HKJW6-oCoHQHAF99GB1zgu6LQ9/s320/amanda+yarn+crawl.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><p>The <a href="https://rosecityyarncrawl.com/">Rose City Yarn Crawl</a> is happening right now! <a href="https://closeknitportland.com/collections/2021-rose-city-yarn-crawl">Take a look at what we are doing at Close Knit</a>.</p><p>It is different than it has been in years past, but we are still so thrilled to have all of these beautiful yarns and samples in the shop. Mostly we appreciate all of you, even though we are not coming together in large groups this year. Here are some yarn pics for you! Take a look at our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/closeknitpdx/">Instagram page</a> for more!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7GFPa95Ps4elysqM8NeureaEYD4rMV_re6JG8aNPGrCzXHUl7dpNLPoaWTz-cLhQHZcFlvx9jw-_BpBO3NIhRY9X8ytvWr8w0EC1Pr4rlBCgOUjb824V1BtJRSVKtTuoV-sJb2MuOZGs8/s886/egf.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="830" data-original-width="886" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7GFPa95Ps4elysqM8NeureaEYD4rMV_re6JG8aNPGrCzXHUl7dpNLPoaWTz-cLhQHZcFlvx9jw-_BpBO3NIhRY9X8ytvWr8w0EC1Pr4rlBCgOUjb824V1BtJRSVKtTuoV-sJb2MuOZGs8/s320/egf.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJieat_t_voFPFybc6I3m-GsLKm4hh21_rk39kgZv5GuXH0Xrw3AwtvQTTzxhuA-MxRDvRS25Im1VfJCtfYCU96EQD1ZFjtu4JgPFatXmf0Yul4e-xtDqMX4uOD0Bm0fh9LRT7hz40k-09/s866/FD+custom.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="866" data-original-width="837" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJieat_t_voFPFybc6I3m-GsLKm4hh21_rk39kgZv5GuXH0Xrw3AwtvQTTzxhuA-MxRDvRS25Im1VfJCtfYCU96EQD1ZFjtu4JgPFatXmf0Yul4e-xtDqMX4uOD0Bm0fh9LRT7hz40k-09/s320/FD+custom.PNG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2GWhyphenhyphensJo5MW1y6xtLE_FjKAb4LGyeA09U9vXQOB98S69IyURTHDiHWdhdAY4TlxxBLQRvkPIWI1Nz-5hr5uCLcPmBDuLkBw_MKI0kYPdY4L-ZnVu5QQ4pjchmopFAWjhPKAlhCHevldpW/s874/srr.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="874" data-original-width="860" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2GWhyphenhyphensJo5MW1y6xtLE_FjKAb4LGyeA09U9vXQOB98S69IyURTHDiHWdhdAY4TlxxBLQRvkPIWI1Nz-5hr5uCLcPmBDuLkBw_MKI0kYPdY4L-ZnVu5QQ4pjchmopFAWjhPKAlhCHevldpW/s320/srr.PNG" /></a></div><br />Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10625023236904918710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229331897552090084.post-61833216322451334322021-01-27T19:25:00.000-08:002021-01-27T19:25:33.526-08:00Yarn Crawl 2021 - Now Virtual!<p>YARN CRAWL UPDATE! <br /></p><p>The folks in charge of the yarn crawl this year have made the tough decision to move the crawl online for the health and safety of our whole community. Details are still unfolding, and it sounds like shops will generally be open regular hours with limited customer capacity based on each individual shop. Details will be <a href="https://rosecityyarncrawl.com/about/">posted here</a> as we work hard to figure out how to continue this tradition in a responsible way!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKLIN1q15zFcIvov-Jplwfoeyb94cfR4iT0-pQs4kzz_njE5uYXAWDOIdrMI88hvEg1W86S61ieMEW0mgTwL2meZJvFE2BsqzFQp8tx8YV-pHVykZ59ErAcMk6zQZuKafQh79yLE_XYd6O/s835/RCYC+bag.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="835" data-original-width="765" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKLIN1q15zFcIvov-Jplwfoeyb94cfR4iT0-pQs4kzz_njE5uYXAWDOIdrMI88hvEg1W86S61ieMEW0mgTwL2meZJvFE2BsqzFQp8tx8YV-pHVykZ59ErAcMk6zQZuKafQh79yLE_XYd6O/s320/RCYC+bag.PNG" /></a></div><p>Don't forget to order you <a href="https://rosecityyarncrawl.com/product/2021-canvas-bag/">RCYC bag</a> to commemorate this year when we had to get creative to make this work! Thank you all for your patience and understanding.<br /></p>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10625023236904918710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229331897552090084.post-80755512664996865812021-01-18T20:26:00.000-08:002021-01-18T20:26:50.915-08:00Geek Sweater!<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRKg6DIjmhHspzlrWVz4tIlpO1kHC5aTTQe8HHQwbwXGWIrqk0xm7GHbEmp47GRv5OtvFQDUq7jSGDgY2o6no3N_9nioDvmZl4olHYlc6CP-RAsFyVX5_lPLMgIUaexz2H1PdyXLDTHewy/s320/hachi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRKg6DIjmhHspzlrWVz4tIlpO1kHC5aTTQe8HHQwbwXGWIrqk0xm7GHbEmp47GRv5OtvFQDUq7jSGDgY2o6no3N_9nioDvmZl4olHYlc6CP-RAsFyVX5_lPLMgIUaexz2H1PdyXLDTHewy/s0/hachi.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pic borrowed from <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hachi-2">Rav pattern page</a><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Loving this beautiful <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hachi-2">Hachi</a> sweater from designer <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/kineco-yuki">Kineco Yuki</a>. It's knit up in <a href="https://closeknitportland.com/products/daruma-geek?_pos=1&_sid=5d8478434&_ss=r">Daruma Geek</a>, and we have eight cool (and a little weird colors) of this yarn in stock! These are my favorites.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCIEOSDoAU1V287BzDKOkK4CRZBPM_Obq8Z2troPelWap4nwM7HkkawhzBD2Q6tvP2jKerW7jARhveUEjfdwW4M6Ry_J0zdXFVAR4q6EiIzbGSd5o7zqNoehkENLd2sYhW2pHfs44AhHmB/s220/geek1.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="165" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCIEOSDoAU1V287BzDKOkK4CRZBPM_Obq8Z2troPelWap4nwM7HkkawhzBD2Q6tvP2jKerW7jARhveUEjfdwW4M6Ry_J0zdXFVAR4q6EiIzbGSd5o7zqNoehkENLd2sYhW2pHfs44AhHmB/w300-h400/geek1.webp" width="300" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPQMNjqOWfZghOL1ADu9Nj3SpkCfbJ3qeBkKckEzLuTf8fmYmzY6S63zW-8VeLfgrbgnkEklVZR1LaPSZeGi9tApHhzOplySA1SfdkWxrxPosqhBv-A-TMbqfXjfHL18Ck1308Z-BrgU7B/s220/geek3.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="165" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPQMNjqOWfZghOL1ADu9Nj3SpkCfbJ3qeBkKckEzLuTf8fmYmzY6S63zW-8VeLfgrbgnkEklVZR1LaPSZeGi9tApHhzOplySA1SfdkWxrxPosqhBv-A-TMbqfXjfHL18Ck1308Z-BrgU7B/w300-h400/geek3.webp" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCl6SV3xgnnEO9LwYs5keZnHmoLvIX5yXgsH3ZdnA3yloMkuAt_65NsoiXB17I_xdeGNXgs28fkhc3rGgiOdcOVOhtBTQ5o0IMJVAsFL6PK3LSR7QicXYOWfnfQ8pSBup3e5viFUieVah6/s220/geek4.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="165" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCl6SV3xgnnEO9LwYs5keZnHmoLvIX5yXgsH3ZdnA3yloMkuAt_65NsoiXB17I_xdeGNXgs28fkhc3rGgiOdcOVOhtBTQ5o0IMJVAsFL6PK3LSR7QicXYOWfnfQ8pSBup3e5viFUieVah6/w300-h400/geek4.webp" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWgNwW7YaEMtM4psl1r86jR9wvMzACEHqFli29QBackD-Jh-qdd5YoHhXHtBduJftihG6BOFQ1RP194jrVVf2PLgGGHIwkxjzlG6I5ybOd3nLohimXkImLOzrzIUy9clahRrCanUNDStv5/s220/geek2.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="165" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWgNwW7YaEMtM4psl1r86jR9wvMzACEHqFli29QBackD-Jh-qdd5YoHhXHtBduJftihG6BOFQ1RP194jrVVf2PLgGGHIwkxjzlG6I5ybOd3nLohimXkImLOzrzIUy9clahRrCanUNDStv5/w300-h400/geek2.webp" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10625023236904918710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229331897552090084.post-78462607308903829472021-01-18T20:08:00.006-08:002021-01-18T20:08:58.499-08:00Online Beginning Sweater Class!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYipfHfJjIi81ieHImAC7eGtAiaBo8-8qpKA5GrwRv05Tp2PVn4chgfTqmxp2_6RhyphenhyphencfqHVBsEobPTCETpgv2HJ-00zRYdoDYVtxG6fNLtNfVvqmeSrpoLXVvam0rxcxtx43HSXMrxuVGh/s800/IMG_5327%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="523" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYipfHfJjIi81ieHImAC7eGtAiaBo8-8qpKA5GrwRv05Tp2PVn4chgfTqmxp2_6RhyphenhyphencfqHVBsEobPTCETpgv2HJ-00zRYdoDYVtxG6fNLtNfVvqmeSrpoLXVvam0rxcxtx43HSXMrxuVGh/w261-h400/IMG_5327%255B1%255D.jpg" width="261" /></a></div>Adreinne's next round of her Beginning Sweater Class is all set to start next month. Take a look at the details <a href="https://closeknitportland.blogspot.com/p/beginning-sweater-class-online.html">here</a> and stop in or give us a ring (503-288-4568) to sign up!<br /><p></p>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10625023236904918710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229331897552090084.post-44548215536735850392021-01-03T10:46:00.001-08:002021-01-03T10:46:29.312-08:00Rose City Yarn Crawl<p>Things are going to look a little different this year, but we are excited to welcome yarn-lovers into our shop for the <a href="https://rosecityyarncrawl.com/">2021 Rose City Yarn Crawl</a>. The crawl will take place March 4-14 to give folks more time and space to spread out and keep all of us safe. Take a look at the RCYC page for more details.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdjIjwbdEyftCdTPZAovBOqe9lfW-eAiwG3WwaIiSMB73xUq5jPSsFo2z5B7X9FLAhnFYx6UyfLmbHPMnNjgd5IfVo3RvIFgfQ1FOZ5tByoc7H62FXHTGFpwvmjN-l7ATOiCLBDSCiU6t5/s835/RCYC+bag.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="835" data-original-width="765" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdjIjwbdEyftCdTPZAovBOqe9lfW-eAiwG3WwaIiSMB73xUq5jPSsFo2z5B7X9FLAhnFYx6UyfLmbHPMnNjgd5IfVo3RvIFgfQ1FOZ5tByoc7H62FXHTGFpwvmjN-l7ATOiCLBDSCiU6t5/s320/RCYC+bag.PNG" /></a></div><p></p><p>If you would like a 2021 RCYC bag, <a href="https://rosecityyarncrawl.com/product/2021-canvas-bag/">please pre-order yours now</a>. You can choose to pick your up at the local Portland yarn shop of your choice, or you can have it mailed to you in March. We will have a very limited supply available in the shop during the crawl, so the pre-order is your best bet if you love collecting these bags. We can't wait to see you all!<br /></p>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10625023236904918710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229331897552090084.post-75844055788471473872021-01-03T10:36:00.004-08:002021-01-03T10:36:24.577-08:00Tuft Soaps and Lotions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfpSf9VwuiuhddSrUfW2f_DeT8x-vqh8ezsppKbx31CoJRzkKmxZX8WkNNRJn4yRB56iujVvPZ_jne4fGtjrRrR1OUfSTq9EPxDUzGgzPMaXdd3Bg3VhMCnqWD1OI2z_BKf2sILq1q9z6t/s876/tuft+soaps.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="862" data-original-width="876" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfpSf9VwuiuhddSrUfW2f_DeT8x-vqh8ezsppKbx31CoJRzkKmxZX8WkNNRJn4yRB56iujVvPZ_jne4fGtjrRrR1OUfSTq9EPxDUzGgzPMaXdd3Bg3VhMCnqWD1OI2z_BKf2sILq1q9z6t/s320/tuft+soaps.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><p>Need to wash your woolies? We have the Tuft wool soaps back in the shop! We also have the lanolin-rich hand and body balm in case your skin could use a little love, too.<br /></p>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10625023236904918710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229331897552090084.post-30368610199192011022021-01-03T10:28:00.000-08:002021-01-03T10:28:00.586-08:00Schoppel Zauber Perlen<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeCYoQWrlyNJME43soxN4-yw_opOQVrP37RLg_mQoElaLWMMEHVZ2ScEgSwhTR5VUvYn1Uh5GcOcvk8X4qwrXdqyL2ILbbQWAT7E3ArbfwQZOhHb7tXscXxOKgJYfwE4z3BpD7FyQ8cjPJ/s848/ombre+cowl.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="848" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeCYoQWrlyNJME43soxN4-yw_opOQVrP37RLg_mQoElaLWMMEHVZ2ScEgSwhTR5VUvYn1Uh5GcOcvk8X4qwrXdqyL2ILbbQWAT7E3ArbfwQZOhHb7tXscXxOKgJYfwE4z3BpD7FyQ8cjPJ/s320/ombre+cowl.PNG" width="320" /></a> <br /></div><p></p><p>Take a look at this fun Slip Sliden' Cowl designed with the <a href="https://closeknitportland.com/collections/close-knit-project-picks/products/schoppel-zauber-perlen">Schoppel Zauber Perlen</a> we have in the shop. The pattern uses up all the yarn in this squishy, textured fabric. The black and white is pretty, but a nice bright one might be just right for our rainy winter.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUYk5GDl78AwUkH4fbiaV4djxbI4ZhChAhUOvuXR36YmYW0ZW_ruTskfL3WknW-8XtUHDz1zwzTf-y6U12NQPcyYyO6ZSa8vUU49xHICiIrJR55Ga3rtNP11cPCSOO1qyp66Idfv_AuJYm/s220/ombre+balls.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUYk5GDl78AwUkH4fbiaV4djxbI4ZhChAhUOvuXR36YmYW0ZW_ruTskfL3WknW-8XtUHDz1zwzTf-y6U12NQPcyYyO6ZSa8vUU49xHICiIrJR55Ga3rtNP11cPCSOO1qyp66Idfv_AuJYm/s0/ombre+balls.webp" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10625023236904918710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229331897552090084.post-58155318557654411422021-01-03T10:18:00.003-08:002021-01-03T10:18:46.500-08:00One Sock Trunk Show<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTLbaTe9ojj24m_kpMN5BLwvcrmRELXgqT22ZC7PRnnU4IdFrmgEn2LpIsxBcWXzaQKuogj3wRvS6Xr5thFtgu6f0VNCSMYMaRSighft44EVi_4ISiJIS6IY_DcjdzktEaarj0_etXNP2g/s834/socks+jan.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="803" data-original-width="834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTLbaTe9ojj24m_kpMN5BLwvcrmRELXgqT22ZC7PRnnU4IdFrmgEn2LpIsxBcWXzaQKuogj3wRvS6Xr5thFtgu6f0VNCSMYMaRSighft44EVi_4ISiJIS6IY_DcjdzktEaarj0_etXNP2g/s320/socks+jan.PNG" width="320" /></a></div> <p></p><p>Loving these sweet socks from <a href="https://closeknitportland.com/collections/close-knit-project-picks/products/the-fibre-company-one-sock-guidebook">The Fibre Co's One Sock</a> book. We have the trunk show in the shop for you to check out!<br /></p>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10625023236904918710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229331897552090084.post-74829089563964752712021-01-03T10:14:00.002-08:002021-01-03T10:14:22.243-08:00Ready Set Raglan<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8gVXLiTK_cEM5Cn5KSAKajPfXqGBxEWB2ZdZge-SwtLNwpag5Pw8wtOOb3QkVuUADCuMy8yt8BkjaxraOu320qb9KuxCUG4W6_cd9dFRXo35dBQfjBHVCLICR2siu_XSpearIJ7s46Xwl/s220/raglan.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="165" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8gVXLiTK_cEM5Cn5KSAKajPfXqGBxEWB2ZdZge-SwtLNwpag5Pw8wtOOb3QkVuUADCuMy8yt8BkjaxraOu320qb9KuxCUG4W6_cd9dFRXo35dBQfjBHVCLICR2siu_XSpearIJ7s46Xwl/w240-h320/raglan.webp" width="240" /></a></div> <p></p><p>I have been coveting this book on the internet since I learned of its existence. <a href="https://closeknitportland.com/collections/close-knit-project-picks/products/ready-set-raglan">Ready Set Raglan</a> provides a blueprint to create your own custom sweater. You can choose necklines, textures, colorblocking, and fancy raglan details. This is such a great book if you want a place to begin designing your own sweaters. Take a look at the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/ready-set-raglan-pullover-patterns-for-every-knitter/patterns">Ravelry page</a> for more details on the patterns.<br /></p>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10625023236904918710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229331897552090084.post-83927334229989281852020-12-16T19:08:00.002-08:002020-12-16T19:08:22.326-08:00Cute Beanie!<p><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql rrkovp55 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc98sYEaoi0k8jr40DKTUL62Ttd-uHoHpRAiIw7YIschN97U6vcWmYA1altyxqvJtug37OmXLWtA2DroEwJsh4kAtZBbZpvJ2595QQp3H7FaSda-oziA-AHrieMYOoJMesh52YJZwildLa/s866/galler+hat.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="866" data-original-width="796" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc98sYEaoi0k8jr40DKTUL62Ttd-uHoHpRAiIw7YIschN97U6vcWmYA1altyxqvJtug37OmXLWtA2DroEwJsh4kAtZBbZpvJ2595QQp3H7FaSda-oziA-AHrieMYOoJMesh52YJZwildLa/s320/galler+hat.PNG" /></a></div> <p></p><p><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql rrkovp55 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto">Need a nice beanie? One skein of our <a href="https://closeknitportland.com/collections/close-knit-project-picks/products/galler-yarns-heather-prime-alpaca">Galler Prime Alpaca</a> is going to get you THREE of these cute hats. THREE!<br /></span></p><p><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql rrkovp55 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCpF-7YnpXfGnxAB-oejpfBF97mqQOQVEOaPXxQvqz7byCzpOojSflvjauwEt-_JLjntIU7Mq1XAhT4guxIM36IRjJccpnZIi5VEah890EXUOpEzOQwKmylXSrRtoVXUe0bzxVTRJtCBGi/s220/galler+prime+alpaca.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="165" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCpF-7YnpXfGnxAB-oejpfBF97mqQOQVEOaPXxQvqz7byCzpOojSflvjauwEt-_JLjntIU7Mq1XAhT4guxIM36IRjJccpnZIi5VEah890EXUOpEzOQwKmylXSrRtoVXUe0bzxVTRJtCBGi/w300-h400/galler+prime+alpaca.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10625023236904918710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229331897552090084.post-63584988719911596322020-12-16T19:02:00.000-08:002020-12-16T19:02:01.857-08:00New Books!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_cSwFD_bzEOHKDQzejBudfax0CgPcn1QLMIXmNRl9WJ8MibAtE9vGlUkiQYLhAm0f0DJgYLuUr52Ze1jQbXbNdpzvoqRfG_GqCFTkMOFZkcD4Y6kQh9iAEg9h04lKNo2xHcD8bnHB_U4j/s886/new+books+dec+20.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="783" data-original-width="886" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_cSwFD_bzEOHKDQzejBudfax0CgPcn1QLMIXmNRl9WJ8MibAtE9vGlUkiQYLhAm0f0DJgYLuUr52Ze1jQbXbNdpzvoqRfG_GqCFTkMOFZkcD4Y6kQh9iAEg9h04lKNo2xHcD8bnHB_U4j/s320/new+books+dec+20.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>These new books have us all inspired and ready to cast on! The new <a href="https://closeknitportland.com/collections/close-knit-project-picks/products/laine-10">Laine</a> (<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/laine-magazine-issue-10">Rav link</a>), <a href="https://closeknitportland.com/collections/close-knit-project-picks/products/52-weeks-of-socks">52 Weeks of Socks</a> (<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/52-weeks-of-socks--52-x-villasukat">Rav link</a>), and <a href="https://closeknitportland.com/collections/close-knit-project-picks/products/fair-isle-week-book">Fair Isle Weekend</a> (<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/fair-isle-weekend">Rav link</a>) would be great gifts for a knitter you love. Or for yourself. You deserve it. Especially this year.<br /></p>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10625023236904918710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229331897552090084.post-74227152100619124422020-12-16T18:52:00.002-08:002020-12-16T18:52:50.354-08:00Cestari Traditional<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ-CgEpqrK14kfOS9pCbwVHzhdLiXhFpewFs1JQ342bhr7ZTaMLGl9xCQqqi13T4hgMaU79d5JKMmjb63gyBKV9eenR91miQW5wwyYTqhKg5WPQMXwskTqej41PwSCUvj2CB4j_KvXwtZi/s862/cestari+trad.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="793" data-original-width="862" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ-CgEpqrK14kfOS9pCbwVHzhdLiXhFpewFs1JQ342bhr7ZTaMLGl9xCQqqi13T4hgMaU79d5JKMmjb63gyBKV9eenR91miQW5wwyYTqhKg5WPQMXwskTqej41PwSCUvj2CB4j_KvXwtZi/s320/cestari+trad.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>This is some gorgeous yarn, all made in the USA. The <a href="https://closeknitportland.com/collections/close-knit-project-picks/products/cestari-traditional-collection-wool-2-ply">Cestari Traditional</a> is an Aran weight wool from Columbia and Targhee sheep. The colors we get always depend on what the sheep have to offer!<br /></p>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10625023236904918710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229331897552090084.post-43150907309001890762020-12-16T18:45:00.003-08:002020-12-16T18:45:43.768-08:00Bulky For the Win!<p> Do you need some bulky yarns at this point in the year? We got you.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGXKP6sZ_Qw_HL6M9UxFo8u8KQNxy7zIdHp227deBK2GPbEwi_1u4hzTaxScx2gy_jqw6wa5w3mNnXzGV0dHd0DP4gJyrCBEiYaPsHKZGf2b2vcXelfFgbBZCJGeJOWDlG7ZOTj-EdVAtC/s476/Galler+super-B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="476" data-original-width="476" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGXKP6sZ_Qw_HL6M9UxFo8u8KQNxy7zIdHp227deBK2GPbEwi_1u4hzTaxScx2gy_jqw6wa5w3mNnXzGV0dHd0DP4gJyrCBEiYaPsHKZGf2b2vcXelfFgbBZCJGeJOWDlG7ZOTj-EdVAtC/s320/Galler+super-B.jpg" /></a></div><p> <a href="https://closeknitportland.com/collections/close-knit-project-picks/products/galler-yarns-super-b">Galler Super-B</a> is in the shop (and online) in these lovely muted tones.</p><p>Need some more color? Malabrigo Rasta should meet your needs! This one isn't in the online shop yet, so come on in or give us a call for this one.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh625V7MClBWzOCNfMVea2BBqInlJC19VGd1DxSVF3xrMRlfUT3c0qa_xjC4TAfRPeRYx3VVsFnnCz9F8ljo2o-aWpVPyUbDeVhiCRxTu2iHdfjUEDFZJFICUfkAdIB1ahYJjR8khOuQZAc/s476/Rasta.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="476" data-original-width="476" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh625V7MClBWzOCNfMVea2BBqInlJC19VGd1DxSVF3xrMRlfUT3c0qa_xjC4TAfRPeRYx3VVsFnnCz9F8ljo2o-aWpVPyUbDeVhiCRxTu2iHdfjUEDFZJFICUfkAdIB1ahYJjR8khOuQZAc/s320/Rasta.jpg" /></a></div><p></p>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10625023236904918710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229331897552090084.post-82816359577914868742020-11-28T15:21:00.002-08:002020-11-28T15:21:16.326-08:00New Stuff in the Shop!<p>Take a look at the new things we have posted in our online shop!</p><p><a href="https://closeknitportland.com/collections/close-knit-project-picks/products/essence-of-autumn-prairie-sock">All the colors of the Essence of Autumn Prairie Sock</a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Kq-NYzwHyBzXFT7dCzlbQZYD7tyaLlqxFRBxnhUHzzKTvJDDYX7tWGhIqrVGoHlXRI6J1_5YFwfE8DsVNPS4iazmdXAs2KNfQkKdQSOrErjWUtsQHL8J1Ao3bcUNFf-eQOALc1LRsv2Y/s813/Essence.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="813" data-original-width="798" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Kq-NYzwHyBzXFT7dCzlbQZYD7tyaLlqxFRBxnhUHzzKTvJDDYX7tWGhIqrVGoHlXRI6J1_5YFwfE8DsVNPS4iazmdXAs2KNfQkKdQSOrErjWUtsQHL8J1Ao3bcUNFf-eQOALc1LRsv2Y/s320/Essence.PNG" /></a></div><br /> <a href="https://closeknitportland.com/collections/close-knit-project-picks/products/making-magazine-no-10-intricate">Newest Making</a><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc3RTFlcV64uURYyuXGrEH6cGuQHtW9ViFW8qEN521SCsGMGo-m9yAV1ole_IcRPPoG_UHGFQPKVEe_0yq1YybFHX9h6nQyz4MlefiSplYaLiZAWUuUeKgM-_LjBh80W9f5IZJJ_fu1hfp/s814/making.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="814" data-original-width="634" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc3RTFlcV64uURYyuXGrEH6cGuQHtW9ViFW8qEN521SCsGMGo-m9yAV1ole_IcRPPoG_UHGFQPKVEe_0yq1YybFHX9h6nQyz4MlefiSplYaLiZAWUuUeKgM-_LjBh80W9f5IZJJ_fu1hfp/s320/making.PNG" /></a></div><a href="https://closeknitportland.com/collections/close-knit-project-picks/products/pom-pom-quarterly-issue-35-winter-2020">Newest Pompom</a><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8OP3A7tMgXoMoe7h1blZ-DmsxU-MPmm4IZvZbAaIbdPOb6xgyXB6l15dXR-0BvwfgBK3PNabMruc1oonE3MS2Sa5fpCM_Wh58YQc1Xq8SbzINvGGWvPgm-4UiMq123J48zFP753R2PGP3/s810/pompom.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="626" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8OP3A7tMgXoMoe7h1blZ-DmsxU-MPmm4IZvZbAaIbdPOb6xgyXB6l15dXR-0BvwfgBK3PNabMruc1oonE3MS2Sa5fpCM_Wh58YQc1Xq8SbzINvGGWvPgm-4UiMq123J48zFP753R2PGP3/s320/pompom.PNG" /></a></div><a href="https://closeknitportland.com/collections/close-knit-project-picks/products/amirisu-magazine-issue-21-fall-winter-2020">Newest Amirisu</a><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4UKUYvrIARPz2AY6SnsAzDqvHHnXnmSX-vAUlCUiNFx3X4EK_kiVm2vaNZ8JS9yS6JATwLXEzexBP1nPNJaCv7WYWsQgHCn8dBJh1p6IAbIhocgNdZVc77cGXb3cj8Cxbur2yv4ofmVuL/s817/amirisu.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="817" data-original-width="627" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4UKUYvrIARPz2AY6SnsAzDqvHHnXnmSX-vAUlCUiNFx3X4EK_kiVm2vaNZ8JS9yS6JATwLXEzexBP1nPNJaCv7WYWsQgHCn8dBJh1p6IAbIhocgNdZVc77cGXb3cj8Cxbur2yv4ofmVuL/s320/amirisu.PNG" /></a></div><br />These special magazines never last long. Grab yours while we have them in stock!<br /><p></p>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10625023236904918710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229331897552090084.post-41124782366575936312020-11-22T20:13:00.003-08:002020-11-22T20:13:38.957-08:00Felted Tweed<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzhhYgUaH2NdBHrPr-qMOidbxFJZrh-K7bdDUO_I2UH04oJ7puY_vtS7lH7JBGzpK0DoKmfymwaBcwHRnc9Jxm-yvD3rx3BfhRjvXq4n8bJAUqmtAqbVTbeF0zgcXunwwCEolLBeBmRuM0/s220/felted+tweed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzhhYgUaH2NdBHrPr-qMOidbxFJZrh-K7bdDUO_I2UH04oJ7puY_vtS7lH7JBGzpK0DoKmfymwaBcwHRnc9Jxm-yvD3rx3BfhRjvXq4n8bJAUqmtAqbVTbeF0zgcXunwwCEolLBeBmRuM0/s0/felted+tweed.jpg" /></a></div><a href="https://closeknitportland.com/collections/close-knit-project-picks/products/rowan-felted-tweed?variant=34495811092616">Felted Tweed</a> is such a classic! The colors are so rich and the yarn works up into the most lovely, flowy fabric. Take a look at all the colors we have available. With over <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/rowan-felted-tweed/projects">33,000 projects</a> on Ravelry, it must be good!<br /><p></p>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10625023236904918710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229331897552090084.post-71259846656067952992020-11-21T11:52:00.002-08:002020-11-21T11:52:23.883-08:00Springs and Stone Mer-Yak<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDxYoBaagMnzJvwr53tTDtlEtwf5qSykO5-OTcOuvhHUNLFZEp1f3L0qR5LKR1bhNvplMRZQPD_b48u4_MElcHeBAv49R7GIYKYama0lVVliJkUSmFpQbAfmfe3lpoU0P1VBf4KtF8aY3U/s220/mer-yak.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDxYoBaagMnzJvwr53tTDtlEtwf5qSykO5-OTcOuvhHUNLFZEp1f3L0qR5LKR1bhNvplMRZQPD_b48u4_MElcHeBAv49R7GIYKYama0lVVliJkUSmFpQbAfmfe3lpoU0P1VBf4KtF8aY3U/s0/mer-yak.jpg" /></a></div>I do love a yarn with yak! It adds such a nice dark halo to the finished fabric. This beautiful <a href="https://closeknitportland.com/collections/close-knit-project-picks/products/sprigs-and-stone-mer-yak-dk">Mer-Yak</a> is hand-dyed in Washington state. If you love jewel tones, you should really take a look!<br /><p></p>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10625023236904918710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229331897552090084.post-71349257975650753032020-11-21T11:49:00.002-08:002020-11-21T11:49:28.386-08:00Amble<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9ARdu3oYKUdqRFB83zMjfl8y-wVJd0F0z79xEjYC20laOnNVfIgriJt5-h3GOHWsZ46PFs5EmmYSUpX2Sr7IL7YGLdHC7qS30wNITZiAoGm3HLOsTb-WlS2Nr0zx7QBszfGqq7LdRy_DO/s220/amble.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9ARdu3oYKUdqRFB83zMjfl8y-wVJd0F0z79xEjYC20laOnNVfIgriJt5-h3GOHWsZ46PFs5EmmYSUpX2Sr7IL7YGLdHC7qS30wNITZiAoGm3HLOsTb-WlS2Nr0zx7QBszfGqq7LdRy_DO/s0/amble.jpg" /></a></div>The new fingering weight <a href="https://closeknitportland.com/collections/close-knit-project-picks/products/the-fibre-company-amble">Amble from The Fibre Co</a> is alpaca and wool and very gorgeous.<p></p><p>There is a <a href="https://closeknitportland.com/collections/close-knit-project-picks/products/the-fibre-company-one-sock-guidebook">guidebook with a basic pattern and a lot of design options</a> as well!<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBn2KNm_2AgYOovfgzZ1eKBdGadOGCwoc183Jifqu49ktjuJOdLAjc-6fWE4-p3BqnuZnA5zh6crcZl0oc2YNI3BxwtGDtMsw_CU2MFPtMqEd62mD2pmLexm525nChAJfKDBrLhwTBGevJ/s220/amble+sock.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBn2KNm_2AgYOovfgzZ1eKBdGadOGCwoc183Jifqu49ktjuJOdLAjc-6fWE4-p3BqnuZnA5zh6crcZl0oc2YNI3BxwtGDtMsw_CU2MFPtMqEd62mD2pmLexm525nChAJfKDBrLhwTBGevJ/s0/amble+sock.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10625023236904918710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229331897552090084.post-72847783958765992842020-11-04T19:46:00.000-08:002020-11-04T19:46:03.647-08:00daylights and nightshades<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQDPFg_LesAYi8bW4QaIBD2sbe1b_gItG31O2pNfeOzjc8C-jyQjkL1Y_Z639dphybixgluKq7wHka9CQ3iwWsIezmm6RK5QEUpODGAAyMFw_-3jPecnyt6u-q6Tw6Sr0K0AVZiZHJGDa1/s220/daylights.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQDPFg_LesAYi8bW4QaIBD2sbe1b_gItG31O2pNfeOzjc8C-jyQjkL1Y_Z639dphybixgluKq7wHka9CQ3iwWsIezmm6RK5QEUpODGAAyMFw_-3jPecnyt6u-q6Tw6Sr0K0AVZiZHJGDa1/s0/daylights.jpg" /></a></div>Have you SEEN the <a href="https://closeknitportland.com/collections/harrisville/products/harrisville-daylights">daylights yarn from Harrisville Designs</a>? It's the day time cousin to <a href="https://closeknitportland.com/collections/harrisville/products/harrisville-nightshades">nightshades</a>, which is such a cool yarn, too. Nightshades feature a black base with hints of color, and daylights is the white base with hints of color.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz_GYTx9ByAdxIMUbdTuezKDYvBPxDehgYmO_sw1UjeUAEtOJD4yjytgeyY8-KSBCzAFOlE_r2VrZE21_lSjf4oMymDpr8y1wMbcRNeguKqf12YCwZ_sJxoBADhG6M_4GM5Qz-bHrsleVg/s220/nightshades.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz_GYTx9ByAdxIMUbdTuezKDYvBPxDehgYmO_sw1UjeUAEtOJD4yjytgeyY8-KSBCzAFOlE_r2VrZE21_lSjf4oMymDpr8y1wMbcRNeguKqf12YCwZ_sJxoBADhG6M_4GM5Qz-bHrsleVg/s0/nightshades.jpg" /></a></div><p>Sally has some<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CHMWtzBpbad/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link"> lovely shots on the IG page,</a> and you purchase it through our online shop!<br /></p>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10625023236904918710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229331897552090084.post-56179063768616590722020-11-04T19:31:00.001-08:002020-11-04T19:31:04.563-08:00Birch Creek Bandana<p>Loving the gorgeous and floaty <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/birch-creek-bandana">Birch Creek Bandana</a> Sally posted about on Instagram! Pop on over to see the pretty. It require two skeins of <a href="https://closeknitportland.com/collections/farmers-daughter/products/farmers-daughter-sokapii">Soka'pii</a> and one skein of <a href="https://closeknitportland.com/collections/farmers-daughter/products/farmers-daughter-foxy-lady">Foxy Lady</a> from Farmer's Daughter, both of which we have in stock in a beautiful range. Take a look!<br /></p><p><br /></p>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10625023236904918710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229331897552090084.post-51248182713211892752020-10-28T19:41:00.001-07:002020-10-28T19:41:47.112-07:00Intermediate Sweater Class<p>Is it time to take your sweater knitting up a notch? Let Lisa help you get there!</p><p>Learn to knit the stylish <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/yume">Yume sweater from Isabell Kraemer</a>.
This pretty piece has a lace yoke and can be knit with short or long
sleeves. It's knit from the top-down, so you can try it on as you go and
there is no seaming or finishing!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4iuVWPRhlXLbWSmCdNcph7w27TIMxGfnpKTgAMjcOmFzpLbJy8_V278rxCENY3tgXw0TFQywJpZOiT86NpaB-YToo_FjPoIL4f-Nw3U7-KameDtmPGW3GKK6EphODphq1Ny8WbVhPoUM7/s320/yume+long.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4iuVWPRhlXLbWSmCdNcph7w27TIMxGfnpKTgAMjcOmFzpLbJy8_V278rxCENY3tgXw0TFQywJpZOiT86NpaB-YToo_FjPoIL4f-Nw3U7-KameDtmPGW3GKK6EphODphq1Ny8WbVhPoUM7/s0/yume+long.jpg" /></a></div><p><a href="https://closeknitportland.blogspot.com/p/intermediate-sweater-class-online.html">Take a look at the class page for more information!</a> Give us a call at 503-288-4568 to sign up!<br /></p>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10625023236904918710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229331897552090084.post-77684915910442507302020-10-28T19:41:00.000-07:002020-10-28T19:41:29.181-07:00So Many New Books<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWNFL_kN767x41ZfD1g2pdzVgRUluKhd80O3ZTFzj9PoK71Eb6ZiZTYl9BFeWCea2Y254tsGz-FVGn9UcmU1K4WCtvDJOT5ot-MmoGLhm51zeKr8zqHr9BreiG1mNNMERO1KPWHaa1PrBl/s220/amimono.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="165" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWNFL_kN767x41ZfD1g2pdzVgRUluKhd80O3ZTFzj9PoK71Eb6ZiZTYl9BFeWCea2Y254tsGz-FVGn9UcmU1K4WCtvDJOT5ot-MmoGLhm51zeKr8zqHr9BreiG1mNNMERO1KPWHaa1PrBl/w240-h320/amimono.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDXTTBBt87VkwIR9FqRFw4ediZja35Pv-Qj71Inrk7bBYuTRV5Wqbm7opj9tyJkhCm6I3qqd3tmWGoxdwQGACUn6CxCEraKckD9ZmqdscILPbWSfENUKDBoUoWIyIS55xFw8znWyH8yWXi/s220/drape.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="165" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDXTTBBt87VkwIR9FqRFw4ediZja35Pv-Qj71Inrk7bBYuTRV5Wqbm7opj9tyJkhCm6I3qqd3tmWGoxdwQGACUn6CxCEraKckD9ZmqdscILPbWSfENUKDBoUoWIyIS55xFw8znWyH8yWXi/w240-h320/drape.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>We have<a href="https://closeknitportland.com/collections/books"> so many gorgeous new books</a> for sale in the store and through our online shop. These are just a few! Go take a look...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTCSCdZNofnf7C7WD-_fWspf0BE5tB7kyimnJ55mKjGRIhxe4h70cqu3DL1Xul9ESj-38cuoWyA8jry8iuvWkIqNOFzBWZH_jjhtYyiOOQ8x5YHTLySZyf0Eb7FAk9GiZO1uIX_V_Ido2c/s220/pompom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="165" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTCSCdZNofnf7C7WD-_fWspf0BE5tB7kyimnJ55mKjGRIhxe4h70cqu3DL1Xul9ESj-38cuoWyA8jry8iuvWkIqNOFzBWZH_jjhtYyiOOQ8x5YHTLySZyf0Eb7FAk9GiZO1uIX_V_Ido2c/w240-h320/pompom.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj77_8RBtvhFO8sk8bTcxMQPEy4nDZby5D3xnVzZtI9kxIJEc8SMVjpZWKX0TFvDMvWKZMmj0zTgKt8tI2Xa6oLGoCIJMiGyPy8quYGb_V2GWIURk0IllL2KnoYUVY4N-rMEpIjULM9EMa/s220/winter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="165" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj77_8RBtvhFO8sk8bTcxMQPEy4nDZby5D3xnVzZtI9kxIJEc8SMVjpZWKX0TFvDMvWKZMmj0zTgKt8tI2Xa6oLGoCIJMiGyPy8quYGb_V2GWIURk0IllL2KnoYUVY4N-rMEpIjULM9EMa/w240-h320/winter.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10625023236904918710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229331897552090084.post-90768309764135599852020-10-28T19:00:00.000-07:002020-10-28T19:00:15.683-07:00Knit Your First Sweater!<p>It's sweater weather! Want to knit your first sweater to impress your
friends and ward off the chill? Well now is your time. Adrienne will
teach you how to make the fabulous <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tea-with-jam-and-bread">Tea with Jam and Bread</a>
sweater, which offers so many options to fit your style. </p><p>I have knit this sweater four times, and it's the absolute
favorite of my teenage daughter. I have knit her the exact same sweater
twice in the same colors as she has grown over the years. She is sitting next me wearing hers right now.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyWCVaYLl4DVf-Gx7BW1sFDUsxKhFhlS93U6Hr7uMr9C9X3hKOc4cqnLXmUAgUN8VKHsHiMfdGT_nbyJP_OjAecI6dQDRDcAwihHcHTKh2d5FlviBm_0apA6x7d3apTWzc_vLQac_J81ei/s640/alldone_medium2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="592" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyWCVaYLl4DVf-Gx7BW1sFDUsxKhFhlS93U6Hr7uMr9C9X3hKOc4cqnLXmUAgUN8VKHsHiMfdGT_nbyJP_OjAecI6dQDRDcAwihHcHTKh2d5FlviBm_0apA6x7d3apTWzc_vLQac_J81ei/s320/alldone_medium2.jpg" /></a></div><p>You
can do stripes or solid, pockets or none, and the length and fit are
easily customizable. You can make it more cropped and swingy or longer
and fitted. It 's a great pattern.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEfDjV9zaJ7DGf_RLS_eRn1Le_OzZ8aoqQcuvnzqSHcdpuXonsXIpwL3K7iqZdJfOCN_nFAu0vqCYs-OrSOjc3DfD3Qy0k5LPSX-WWSmuwuvQR5W0bpj3ly_fwFWCHzgx59b49nx-26pWj/s480/IMG_20141119_152853_medium2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="478" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEfDjV9zaJ7DGf_RLS_eRn1Le_OzZ8aoqQcuvnzqSHcdpuXonsXIpwL3K7iqZdJfOCN_nFAu0vqCYs-OrSOjc3DfD3Qy0k5LPSX-WWSmuwuvQR5W0bpj3ly_fwFWCHzgx59b49nx-26pWj/s320/IMG_20141119_152853_medium2.jpg" /></a></div><p>You
should be able to knit and purl to have fun in this class, and Adrienne
will teach you how to increase and decrease, how to use double-pointed
needles, how to read a pattern, and all kinds of other general tips and
tricks to make you a better knitter.</p><p><a href="It's sweater weather! Want to knit your first sweater to impress your friends and ward off the chill? Well now is your time. Adrienne will teach you how to make the fabulous Tea with Jam and Bread sweater, which offers so many options to fit your style. [Full disclosure: I have knit this sweater four times, and it's the absolute favorite of my teenage daughter. I have knit her the exact same sweater twice.] You can do stripes or solid, pockets or none, and the length and fit are easily customizable. You can make it more cropped and swingy or longer and fitted. It 's a great pattern. You should be able to knit and purl to have fun in this class, and Adrienne will teach you how to increase and decrease, how to use double-pointed needles, how to read a pattern, and all kinds of other general tips and tricks to make you a better knitter.">Take a look at the class page here</a>, and give us a call at 503-288-4568 to sign up!<br /></p>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10625023236904918710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229331897552090084.post-5824068305239893102020-10-22T19:50:00.003-07:002020-10-22T19:50:25.405-07:00Something Pretty from Harrisville...<p> Sally is teasing us with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CGqI1IaJmwE/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link">this</a>...<br /></p>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10625023236904918710noreply@blogger.com0