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close knit: the neighborhood yarn shop
The Arequipa Aventrua is a lovely way to start the day, don't you think? What a beautiful super bulky bouclé.
I'm loving this cute hat sample in the shop.
This is Beer on the Dock by Thea Colman. Our sample is worked up in Berroco Maya, a buttery-soft baby alpaca and Pima cotton yarn. So cute, and perfect for chilly mornings. Fall is right around the corner. Get knitting!
Check out these adorable Acorn Hats.
Worked up in Spud & Chloe Outer on a US15, you could have these knit in a jiffy. Outer is a machine washable wool/cotton blend, so soft for little noggins.
Two skeins will make three hats in different sizes. Make some in expected colors or try some crazy combos. Perfect little fall hats!
I thought myself a little crazy when I cast on for a sweater on US3s using lace weight wool. But then this is what's happening, and I'm loving it.
I'm almost done with the front (and a little bit of the side) of Intertidal using Isager Spinni. The fabric is light and lovely and airy and warm. I can't wait to finish it. Back to slow and steady knitting.
A last-minute coast vacation calls for a new knitting project. I am an avid sock yarn hoarder (but not sock knitter), so I decided to force the issue by only bringing one project. The Arne and Carlos Regia was just the thing. The self-patterning yarn is fun and mindless, but I want to keep going to see the next pattern develop.
I also tried the Chiaogoo 9" US0 circular needles for this project. My hands are still getting used to the tiny needles, but I'm liking them so far. I managed almost half a sock in just a few days! At this rate, I'll have at least a few pairs by fall.
Is anyone else knitting on vacation? Post some pics on our Facebook page and tell us what you're making!
I was a little nervous about making these.
I can't stand an anemic pom pom. They are supposed to add that whimsical pop of fun to the top of your hat, and a limp pom pom is just sad.
I made these guys pretty hefty, and I feel like I could have done even more! I wound the pom pom maker until it seemed to just close, but next time, I will keep going.
I made a multi-green pom for my Shibui Mix No. 24 with a few different shades of green. I used a smaller than-called-for gauge for the bonnet, so it came out a little small. It's destined for the head of a young friend, who I hope will love it. I'm skipping the tassels this time, but they are really cute.
I attached the pom pom with a button through the top of the hat. I remember my grandmother doing this, and it seems smart for washing.
The white angora pom pom graces the top of my Advanced Beanie, knit with Bumblebirch Forage in Dandelion. This one is all mine. The angora pom is developing a nice halo as in relaxes.
These guys turned out pretty well, but I have learned that more is more with pom poms. Just keep winding!
This is Beer on the Dock by Thea Colman. Our sample is worked up in Berroco Maya, a buttery-soft baby alpaca and Pima cotton yarn. So cute, and perfect for chilly mornings. Fall is right around the corner. Get knitting!
Worked up in Spud & Chloe Outer on a US15, you could have these knit in a jiffy. Outer is a machine washable wool/cotton blend, so soft for little noggins.
Two skeins will make three hats in different sizes. Make some in expected colors or try some crazy combos. Perfect little fall hats!
