Laine, Pompom, and Amirisu (and Making)

These are happening...Laine, Pompom Quarterly, and Amirisu. I love these booklets, and I'm so excited to see them in the shop. I have word that Making might be on it's way, too.

I have been collecting Laine since its first issue, and that scarf on the cover of Amirisu is making my heart pitter-patter. (Kits from the the hand-dyer are on their way.) Pompom is always full of cute stuff, and that cover sweater is worked up in Genmou, which we have in the shop now! (More on that next week.) Stop in to see these beautiful books!

Adorable Notions

Adorable Japanese notions? Yes please! We have cute point protectors (hats and tulips), lovely tapestry needles,

tulip-shaped split ring markers,

 and heart shaped stitch markers! 

How sweet for yourself or a gift (mother's day, perhaps)! These little cuties will not last long, so stop in soon to spruce up your notions bag.

Eye Candy

Check out the Michele Wang collection in the newest Knit.Wear. So much oversized, cable-y, goodness!

Perfect Combo

Do you all daydream about knitting? I am certainly guilty of imaginary project planning, and I have been a little fixated on the beautiful Tecumseh by Caitlin Hunter.

Pic borrowed from Rav page.

Shortly after I found this sweater, Scout arrived in the shop at the perfect gauge and some amazing colors. This 100% wool from Kelbourne Woolens is just the perfect thing for Tecumseh. The colors are deep and rich and just the right thing to let the gorgeous designs of the sweater shine through.

If you love Tecumseh, you might also be into Caitlin's other beautiful designs, including the popular Ninilchik Swoncho, Tegna, and the gorgeous Birkin. (All pictures borrowed from their Ravelry pattern pages, just follow the links.)

 

There are so many more! Take a look at her Ravelry designer page to see for yourself. I think I have a new designer crush!

Herstory

Did you all know about the Herstory Sock Yarn Club from Knitted Wit? Neither did I! 

They are creating limited runs of hand-dyed yarns inspired by women in science and engineering fields, and we are lucky enough to have a smattering of these yarns in our shop. They are really vibrant and beautiful, just like all of the Knitted Wit yarns. 

These beauties go fast, so hurry in if you want a yarn inspired by prize-winning mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani and her contributions to moduli curves. Who doesn't want some of that?!

Eye Candy

Malabrigo eye candy is sort of the best kind, don't you think?

Local Yarn Store Day

Hey friends! It's a beautiful day in Portland...perfect for a stroll down Alberta Street, a trip to the yarn shop, and some relaxing knitting!

Come on by today to help us celebrate Local Yarn Store Day! There will be raffles and a fabulous freebie for anyone who makes a purchase today. Can't wait to see you!