Yarn Winder...

We have beautiful new Yarn Winders in. They are handmade from NH.  They come in a variety of woods from dark to light.  They make knitting or crocheting so much more organized and relaxed because your yarn ball stays put.

We are still gearing up in the shop with our classes.  Christiane has been away in Germany for a few weeks so we've been awaiting her return to get everything ironed our as far as our schedule goes.  We have some new yarns in as well as some beautiful new needles that we'll get posted for you shortly.  In the meantime here are some photos of project ideas out of Linda's stash of books.  Are you thinking about gift giving?

Linda is working on a Bob Blankie.  This simple blanket is knit from Mission Falls cotton.  It comes in many vibrant colors and is also washable.  The only trouble with this blanket is deciding if you want to follow a color sequence.  Linda is just knitting colors randomly.  If all goes well this blanket will be in the shop in a bit for you to check out.  This is a great Thursday knit-in project to work on...you get to chat as well as knit!

Here are a few other ideas of gift giving that I came across looking through some books we've either had in the shop in the past or currently have.

This sweet teddy bear is from...




Handknit Holidays has a wide variety of projects to create....from gift bags,a  sweater, hats, tree skirt to toys. Here are a couple of projects...

Two Cats...the color possibilities are endless.


Beautiful woolen stockings...

A pretty gift bag or tote...

Lastly, we know that many of you do charity knitting of one sort or another....

Knitting into the Mystery is for those of you that like to do Prayer Shawls.  Knitting for Peace has all sorts of projects.  Lastly, Knitting for Good is another great resource for charity knitting.  

Nanya the Knitting Gnome

We like to support small independent artists, yarn-dyers and local yarn company's that foster the art of fiber in all its forms.  I came across this lovely little book for children and the children in all of us. Nanya the Knitting Gnome is a wonderful little book about finding your true passion.  Now that school is either out or nearly out for most of the children in our lives this might be just the book they need to create a new lifelong interest in knitting.  Once you purchase the book come by and pick out some yarn at the shop with your favorite child.  Hopefully, someday they will become part of the circle of knitters.

Also, did you know that this week is Knit in Public Day?!  Come by and knit with us all week long...We will be hosting a WWKIP day on June 19 from 11-5pm.  All the information is on the WWKIP website. 

patterns...

Carol Anderson's Cottage Creations patterns are wonderful booklets that have a variety of patterns for knitting.  Some of these include sweaters, hats, afghans, toys, community projects and baby projects.  These books are really fun to read.

A great new afghan book has arrived at the shop.  There are many styles in this creative collection.  I love that it's not your typical afghan pattern book. 

Some samples of the afghans in the book.

Crochet Love...

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crocheting on the edge...

Margaret H. came by to pick out a new button for this lovely sweater.  It was made out of Cotton Rich.

Crocheting on the edge...a beautiful book for all those crochet stitches you need to learn to help you design new crochet projects....or to finish off those knitted project that need a special border.

Bonnie who is one of our wonderful crocheters at the shop made this lovely little dress.  Look at those crocheted flowers...so sweet.

Christiane teaching a fingerless mitts class.  Concentration required!

Bountiful Projects....

A new project started using Silky Wool....We see lots of bags like this in the shop.  Folks bring in their bags to share projects, the 'regulars' come in with their bags filled with several projects to hang out for the day...not being able to decide what they would like to work on for the day...and others just stop by to sit for a short while and get a questioned answered.   We love to have all of you stop in whenever you have a spare afternoon to visit and sit and knit with us. 

Noro

New shipment of Vintage Berrocco is in....lots of pretty new colors with that old vintage feel.

New Book Arrivals

A fantastic new afghan book just in.  This book has lots of unique styles that are not typically found in afghan patterns. 

Deb K. is working on a gorgeous crochet afghan.  Here is a sneak peek at her beautiful work.  We have alot of crocheting going on at the shop.  Bonnie is working on 5 crocheted shawls for her daughters upcoming wedding celebration.  Sue P. is working on crocheting 50 doilies for a special keepsake for wedding guests of her niece.  Kim is working on a crocheted hat for a friend going through chemotherapy.  So, lots of crocheting going on here at the shop.  We have many ideas for you and several expert crocheters/designers here to help you with your crochet projects.  

Basil Hat knit by Sandee for Edith.  Mission Falls was used for this project.  So many knitters have made this hat for all different sizes.  Each one is unique!  I think each time someone comes into the shop a new person wants to make it!  Christiane designed this hat and has taught a class in it.  We are available to help you through it whenever you get to making it for yourself or as a gift.  Several folks have knit this up as a baby set with a sweater of their choosing.  Christiane is off in Austria right now visiting with her mom.  We hope that they both have a wonderful time together!