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Great Stocking Stuffers

For all of you who thought you would have the gift buying wrapped up by now...but don't, here are a few helpful ideas.

Stocking stuffers (compact mirrors, solid perfume, sonic toothbrushes & travel make-up)

http://www.twigs-sisters.com/forthebody.html

For the kids...Great pocket and travel games.

http://www.twigs-sisters.com/blueorangegames.html

        

...Or you could knit up a sassy scarf in just a few hours

    

Check out the Katia and Flounce yarns!

http://www.stitchinpost.com/yarn.html

Enjoy the count-down to Christmas,

-Your helpful elves

 

 

Hand knit gift ideas

If you are wondering about what hand-knit project to make this holiday here is an amazing display of "Barb's Ruffle" scarves. Made by our very own Kati Lindbloom from the ever-favorite Churchmouse pattern. We have the patterns available in the store for $5, or call/email us and we will mail one out to you. Kati used a variety of yarns (Madelinetosh Light, Manos Serena and the always popular Koigu KPPPM). You will need approx. 300-350 yards of fingering weight yarn and size US6 circular needles 32" for the project. It is a fun project and anyone would love to receive this scarf as a gift.

If you are looking for one that is already made stop by our Employee Holiday Boutique (starts November 25th) and pick out your favorite one.

Happy Knitting!

Andrea

Meet Susan!

Susan is one of our "regulars" at Wednesday Sit & Knit.  Last week she brought in this gorgeous sweater that she just finished.  This was a two year project and well worth the time invested...it is absolutely fabulous! 

The sweater is wool (on the softer side of wools!) with intricate color changes.  Susan said the wide section of pattern (with the red, orange, pink & gold) is called Celtic Animals.  Very beautiful!

 

 

 

 

This week, Susan brought in this cute hat...

Lots of small colorful pieces, knitted together to create texture and pattern throughout.  Very fun!

Great job Susan...you really know how to challenge yourself!

 

 

New Amy Butler Yarn!

We just received a shipment of
Amy Butler's "Sweet Harmony"
100% Merino Wool yarn
in 10 beautiful colors!

Super soft to the touch, this yarn would be great
for scarves, hats and fingerless gloves.

 

New MadelineTosh Yarn is Here!

New arrival of MadelineTosh this week, in two varieties:
  Tosh Merino Light and Tosh Sport.

 

The colors are scrumptious!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looking into the baskets of color, I am reminded
of that childhood feeling at Baskin Robbins,
looking into the round tubs of luscious ice cream,
and having to choose just one flavor...

What kind of inhumane torture is that? 

I'll have one of each, please!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Great Summer Bags to Knit/Crochet

Here are four fabulous (and easy!) bags you can make in the car during your next summer road trip.  We even have free patterns at the store~ be sure to request a pattern with your purchase of yarn.

 

 

 

Linen Grocery Tote~

Made with one skein of Araucania Ulmo Multy Yarn and a D-sized crochet hook

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phoenix Market Bag~

Knit from two skeins of Ella Rae Phoenix Yarn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Draw String Bag~

Made with one skein of Rowan Purelife Revive Yarn and a D-sized crochet hook

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cabled Bag~

Knit from one skein of Araucania Patagonia Yarn