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If you haven't been in the shop for a while check out some new stuff.

We have Kashmir Baby yarn which is Merino wool, microfibre, and cashmere. This yarn is incredibly soft and knits at 24 stitches over 4 inches. Each ball contains 143 yards. Our store sample is the One Piece Baby Kimono from Mason Dixon Knitting. We have lots of colors available. Any baby would love the feel of this against their delicate skin.

While it is early to consider tweeds this divine yarn is Highlander. It is so so soft and knits up quickly at 16 stitches over 4 inches. It is not surprising that this is divine to touch as it contains alpaca. This yarn is demonstrated with a simple top down baby sweater. Each hank has 145 yards and US 9 needle is recommended.

We have some decadent sock yarn that has some stunning colors. It is the Prism yarn that is 80% merino and 20% nylon. Size US 3 is recommended for this yarn as 6.5 stitches per inch. Look at those colors!

Happy Knitting & Crocheting!!!

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Katie made some adorable crocheted creatures for Sheila that she will love when she gets back from her vacation this week. I think they really liked the Misti Alpaca sock yarn. The owl is so cute, but the apple has a worm coming out of the left side.


Lindsay besides having fun with Max was working on this pretty item knit in Berroco Comfort. She was using the soft green as a border and the multi color had these delicate little cables. Fran's sock monkey was overseeing the progress while fondling some lime green yarn.

Karen a self-proclaimed "inexperienced knitter" just finished this stunning vest from a pattern she purchased on Ravelry. She did an amazing job on this piece. I believe she stopped by for a question and just kept on going and completing the neckband.

We hope everyone had a happy and safe July 4th Weekend!

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Thursday Night was super packed right before the July 4th weekend. With no seats available and all the extra chairs being used, we also had a couple of canine visitors. Lily, a rescued Labradoodle, was visiting us with her owner, Amy, and spent a while making friends with everyone. Lily was the former resident of a puppy mill until a rescue organization got her out and into the loving home of Amy.


Max also spent Thursday night getting rubs and affection. Max, Shih Tzu, is also a rescue and he accompanied his owner Lindsay.
Both white fluffy things were at the back table.

Speaking of Amy earlier check out what she is making from various colors of the discontinued Silky Wool that Sheila had on sale during the sidewalk sale. Amy is improvising the pattern and knitting them in long strips.


Monika made these chocolate peanut butter parcels of heaven for the night and they were divine. I offered to everyone before I had a second one. They went quickly because they were deliciously scrumptious!


There was so much activity that I will write another post which include photos of Katie's crochet toys for Sheila, a beautiful vest made by Karen, and Lindsay's sweater.

Happy July 4th Weekend!

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For those who don't know Mary Claire and her mom Anne they are so much fun. Anne has been recuperating from surgery so Mary Claire came in to select yarn for the baby surprise jacket class with her dad and she did a great job. She was also looking for yarn for a new and challenging project the Wavy scarf from Knitty. This pattern is a little more difficult than it initially appears but she debated the other suggestions and decided to tackle this one. Therefore, she is inspirational.

Doesn't the scarf look great? It is knit out of Chunky Alpaca in this stunning turquoise to complement her brown jacket she is knitting. If we could clone this teenager we certainly would.

I just wanted to highlight a yarn that has been overlooked in the shop and I love it! It is from Wisdom Yarns called Poems. It has some beautiful stripes in it. I think this would look stunning in the Ten Stitch Blanket or the Ten Stitch Swirl Blanket. I wish I could post links to both of those free patterns but you will need to join Ravelry (which is also free and a great resource).

It is a worsted weight yarn that is wool. It is a great price and is super soft.

Definitely stop by and check out this yarn!

Enjoy the beautiful weather!

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In case you missed Thursday Night Knitting, you missed some home made chocolate covered strawberries which Lisa Marie made and were oh so yummy.

You also missed a ton of knitting and crocheting activity. And this was just one side of the room!

Some of the usual suspects were present as well as some new folks who stopped into the shop.

Some of the talk obviously surrounded the shocking news of Michael Jackson, Trevor's new knitting project, and recommended summer knits.

Have a great week!

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We received Can-Can from Schulana which is this cute little accent yarn for some summer knits.
Can-can has 61 yards but it is a bulky yarn. It is synthetic yarn which can be knit on 11 us size needles.

For example, knit a scribble scarf. Use can-can with a thinner yarn and voila a great accessory!

And Deb stopped by with her recent crochet accomplishment. Knit in Noro yarn, this is a great pattern. Ask Sheila for the pattern (and if you see Ed in the shop ask him how he made a variation of this scarf).

Happy Knitting!

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Although, we were rained in by the showers yesterday, the Sidewalk Sale and WWKIP Day was a blast!

At the shop, the yarn swap was in full swing with people finding great deals. Some of the yarns on the table included Noro, Karabella, Lorna's Laces, and all sorts of other delicious fibers. Also in the shop were some great buys with Cascade Sierra, discontinued colors of Silky Tweed and Wool for amazing prices (to name a couple).

However sitting and knitting in the shop was the best. Remi was working on a fun dishcloth while Trevor was churning out socks. Patty was strolling through the shop with Berroco Comfort socks on her needles, Lisa was searching for a sweater with Eva (and was very successful with a pattern from Feminine Knits), and Ed was entrancing everyone with his crazy cool crochet scarf.
We had a lot of people catching up and others were meeting for the first time. Watch out for another swap in the future!

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