Talented Customer Projects...

Christiane Burkhard designed and knit this sweet sweater called Patches... using one skein of sock yarn.   This class is being offered September 29 at 7pm & Oct 2 at 9:30am 

This is a sample of the blanket that Sue P. is crocheting for a baby blanket class that she will be teaching October 2 at 9:30 am. 

Here is Ellyn Cooper in one of her new designs.

Ellyn Cooper wearing her new neck scarf design.

Ellyn designed this new neck scarf as well.

This stunning sweater was knit by Liz Sharon who took a class last year with Sheila in shadow knitting. She won this first place blue ribbon at Hebron Harvest Fair.  Congratulations Liz...what a beautiful job you did!

Liz did a gorgeous job with the seaming of this sweater.

Close up of this beautiful technique...

Liz also knit this beautiful sweater for her daughter.

Sue W. knit this gorgeous afghan out of Mission Falls Cotton. This is a baby blanket pattern called Patches in a Mission Falls booklet #3.  Sue made this afghan for herself and amended the pattern to make it wider and longer.  The little knit triangles along the edge of the afghan really finish off the blanket and give it that extra special touch.  This afghan has a terrific hand and feel to it...beautiful job Sue!

Linda S. crocheted this pretty scarf out of a hand-dye yarn.

Dave knit these arm cuffs for his daughter.  She tends to like the funk so he used varied buttons to funk it up some!

Renee M. knit this second pair of Queen Kahuna socks.  We watched her finishing up the cuff using a crochet hook so that there is a little more give in the finished sock.  Beautiful job Renee! Everyone that finishes these socks loves how perfectly they fit.

Autumn Projects...

Ocean Serenade by Christiane Burkhard.  Christiane designed and knit this gorgeous shawl out Woole Yarn Creations Color Changing Cotton.  There will be a class on this project coming up in September.   This shawl looks just  like the ocean water. It is in the shop for you to enjoy.

Barbara W. knit this Nora Gaughan sweater called Quarzo...in Book #7.  She  used Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light.
Notes from her project:
Pattern called for 8 skeins (I took 9) I only used 7.  The last skein I rolled and then divided in half.  I would recommend purchasing required number of skeins.  The knitter can then make their own decision on whether they will need the last skein or not at the end.

Pattern calls for Size11 circular in 16" and 29".  I had a pair of 11-24" and they worked just fine for the entire pattern.  I also used the  Size 11 dpn for the sleeves and Size 8 (pattern calls for circular, I used dpns) for the collar.  Pattern, as written, does not say the size 9's are used for the collar.

Sweater does tend to roll at the bottom when knitting.  When I blocked it came out and sweater lays flat.

The decreases for the raglan sleeve as written are very confusing.  They are worked simultaneously.  I suggest writing them out instead of tryig to follow the pattern.

Even after all the confusion with the sleeves, this was a very easy, very quick knit.  I began Thursday, August 26th and completed on Sunday, September. 5th.

Ellyn knit this Striped Graduated Scarf out of 60 Quick Knits.  She used Cascade 220 and Ellyn Cooper's Highland Wool.

Sandee knit this same scarf out of Cascade 220 and Ellyn Cooper's Highland Wool.  This scarf is quick and easy and fun to do.  Ohhh hang on ....they say...you actually have to concentrate a little bit with this project!

Barbara W. knit these mittens out of Cascade 220 and Ellyn Cooper's Highland Wool...we showed this earlier and now here is the complete pair.  These are beautiful mittens.  We'll be having a class in this project coming in October.

Friday Finale...

Casey B. knit these gorgeous socks.  I must apologize as I was so taken with this project that I forgot to ask her the name of the pattern as well as the yarn that she used.  This photo does not show off the vibrant green that they are.  If anyone is interested in more details about this project we can find out more for you if you'd like.

Sheila knit this beauty designed by herself, called...Simple Seed Stitch T Shirt.  This sweater looks like a Monet painting in person. The yarn used is a hand-dyed bamboo yarn by Ellyn Cooper called Mosa.  The simple lines of this sweater looks beautiful with its fluid drape.  Many types of yarn would suit this project.

Ellyn Cooper's Shawl...

Ellyn Cooper crocheted this beautiful shawl using one of her gorgeous yarns.  

Great American Aran Afghan...

Mugs by Peg! These mugs have been a big hit with our knitters in the shop...come on by and get a beautiful handcrafted mug to sip your tea while you knit....

This Diamonds with Tails Scarf was designed by Ellyn Copper and knit by Linda W. out of Zohars Sock Yarn.  This was a fun pattern to knit and the yarn feels wonderful around your neck.  It takes one skein to do this project.

Wow!  Barbara Williams knit this gorgeous Great American Aran Afghan in a few months.  She generously re-charted some of the blocks so it made it easier to follow.  This is just beautiful!  She used Cascade 220 to complete this wonderful heirloom afghan.  You know some of us are coveting that afghan Barb!

Beauty up close!

This is the same afghan...however, the color is off and the above is more true to form.

Eat, Sleep, Knit

Okay...some of us have a problem...it could be worse right?

Heiki designed this beautiful coat. She used Rustic Tweed which is a DK weight yarn and it was doubled stranded it to give it a nice heavy weight.  

Ellyn Cooper knit this multi-directional scarf from her Ellyn Cooper's Yarn Sonnets Texas Big Horn in Khaki Blues. 

Isabel knit this multi-directional scarf out of Murano.  This yarn comes in a big hank so one skein will work this project up easily.

Ellyn Cooper's mom knit this Fiber Trends pattern The Landscape Shawl...a new pattern we have here in the shop.

 

Ellyn Cooper's Yarn Sonnets beautiful So Smooth was used for the bulk of the shawl and Cribe Irise yarn was used for the edging.

This prayer shawl is being knit for our dear friend Sue's sister-in-law.  We are all going to be knitting a few rows on it to share our blessings with her...

Linda knit this multi-directional scarf out of Rowan Felted Tweed. She used 3 skeins for an extra long scarf that can wrap once around your neck.

Maggy knit this Basil Hat out of Mission Falls. We have a number of knitters at the shop making this hat in all sorts of colors.  Everyone is enjoying this project.  

Our prolific knitter Barb knit these Snowflake Socks from Louet Gems merino wool. She knit this in between her work on The Great American Aran Afghan. I love the snowflake on the heel!