Eye Candy

Look at the pretty Edition 3.0 from Schoppel-Wolle. This gorgeous sport weight has a hand-spun look in some gorgeous colors. There are great projects popping on Ravelry using this yarn. These fingerless mitts look perfect, I think. And this brioche cowl. These sport weight socks look super cozy, too.

Norah Gaughan's Cable Sourcebook

The new Knitted Cable Sourcebook from Norah Gaughan is amazing. Have you ever marveled at a Norah pattern and thought, "How does she do that????" Well this book will answer that question for you. There are plenty of familiar gorgeous cable patterns, charted and written out for you. But then there is a whole section full of this sort of thing:

Seriously. These are amazing. Do yourself a favor and stop by the shop to flip through the whole collection. As if this wasn't enough, there are patterns, too.

I must say, I am not really a knitted skirt kind of gal, but Norah's skirt patterns always catch my eye.

I am intrigued by the construction of this sweet cloche. I want to know how it works. And this huge chunky scarf looks like a ton of fun to knit and wear.

The sweater patterns are lovely, too. Which is not at all surprising. The batwing sweater is so unusual and feminine.

And this shawl-collared cardigan in bulky wool. Oh man, I am love. This would be perfect and lofty in Harrisville Turbine. And very warm.

If cables are your thing, this book will make you happy! Pick up a copy for yourself of put it on your wishlist.

Ultra Alpaca Fine

We have Berroco Ultra Alpaca Fine on the shelves! If you are familiar with the sport/DK, worsted, and chunky weights of Ultra Alpaca, you know what a wonderful line of yarn this is. While the other weights are 50/50 wool and alpaca, Fine has a little nylon for added durability. It's also machine washable! Happy day!

I love the Ultra Alpaca line. I've only used it for a few projects, and I'm trying to figure out why. It's like a workhorse yarn with just a little luxury thanks to the alpaca. Fancy workhorse, let's say. The hand of the knitted fabric is nice and even, but it's certainly not heavy. The balance of the wool and alpaca prevents it from becoming too warm or too dense.

I've always been a fan of the melange and heathered shades of this yarn. The greens, oranges, and purples always catch my eye. This beautiful light weight would be so nice for a shawl or baby sweater. I also have a thing for holding yarns together, and this would be a great choice. Did you know that two strands of fingering weight yarn will knit up to a worsted weight? Yup. It works really well. Oh, the possibilities.

Knit the Ornaments!

Have you signed up for the Holiday Ornament class tonight with Adrienne? Give us a ring or stop by the shop today, and we will make it happen for you. The fun starts tonight at 6:30, and the workshop is only $25. Hope to see you there!

Eye Candy Monday

Happy Halloween! Enjoy the candy-colored Noro Kureyon Air. We are loving this stuff. Stay tuned for more on this yarn.

Let's Knit Fancy Stockings!

Ready for the holidays? Ha! Neither am I. But I really want Adrienne to get us ready! Over just three classes in November, Adrienne will guide you through the construction of these fabulous stockings. This class is designed for any skill level. You can choose to do stranded colorwork and add deer and snowflakes and trees, or you can keep it simple with stripes and solids.

She has designed several motifs for you to choose from, so each stocking you make can be designed with a specific recipient in mind. Adrienne will walk you through all of the basics of the colorwork, too. These stockings are certain to become family heirlooms for you and your loved ones.

Stop by the shop or give us a call to sign up. This is going to be a fun class!

Eye Candy Monday

Super poofy!