Officially, winter might be over one month away, but the current weather is saying it is time to begin knitting hats, mittens, scarves, anything to keep you warm.

Cabin Fever “Need A Hat?” book is chock full of fun hat patterns for the entire family. What makes this book unique is that each pattern is written a variety of yarn weights.

The Top Down Igloo hat in the photo was knitted with Plymouth Encore Coffee Beenz yarn. New to the shop, each skein of Coffee Beenz, has 214 yards. It is a combination of acrylic and wool and is washable.  The cost per skein is also very easy on the pocketbook.

Part II of the current Skacel Toe Up Socks Knit-A-Long will be available on Thursday, Nov. 10^th. If you would like to join in, there are still a few skeins of Royal yarn remaining at the shop. Note from Barbara - The combination of merino wool, nylon and cashmere in this yarn is wonderful to work with – so soft. If you are a sock knitter this yarn is definitely one you want to use for your next, or future, pair of socks. I can’t wait to complete my pair and wear – or will they become a Christmas gift? Going to be a tough decision.

The Einstein Coat or Not As Warm Jacket class will meet again this Saturday, November 12^th from 2pm to 4pm. We will be ready to begin the top portions of the coat/jacket.  

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Maureen G. knitted the following two shawls. The bottom photo is the Wavebird Shawl by Christiane Burkhard.  The top photo is the Triplicity Shawlette, the Knit Purl Hunter knit-along.

   

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November Skacel Knit-A-Long Now Available Online

Are you ready to knit Toe-Up-Socks?  The November Skacel Knit-A-Long is now available online. http://knitpurlhunter.com/kal/  For those that have second sock syndrom, that is you complete one sock and never begin the other, this KAL utilizes the method of knitting two socks at one time either on two circular needles or magic loop. To participate in this KAL though you are not required to knit two at a time and you can use double pointed needles.

The cast on method (Judy's Magic Cast On) used might be unfamiliar especially if you have never knitted socks toe up. If you need help, the video available on the KAL website is very informative. If you prefer more one-on-one assistance, Barbara will be available at the shop both this Saturday (November 5) and next Saturday (November 12) to help you begin. (Note - Barbara will be knitting her socks one at a time using either double pointed needles or two circulars.)

Royal Yarn is a blend of Merino Wool, Nylon and Cashmere. It is available in solid colors only and there is still a nice selection of colors available at the shop. For this project you will need two skeins and size 1 needles.