Malabrigo has arrived!
Malabrigo came in and OMG!. (I am so hip)! Anyway, I am suppose to be putting the inventory in the comp., but I had to let you know about the new yarns from malabrigo. 1. Rios- is a heavy worsted weight machine washable wool. The colors are amazing. I have around 15 colors in stock! 2. Rasta- is a very chunky wool (2-1.5 sts= 1"). This is a very fast knit and we have some great colors. I am going to knit up a fast hat, but I already have a little womens sweater that I knit out of 2...
Sock Sweater Pattern
Some of you asked about the sock sweater that I mentioned in the blog. The patterns can be found in the Winter 2008 issue of knitters mag. This is a very easy top down sweater that comes in a good range of sizes. It calls for around 1200 yds each of two sock yarns held together(2400 yds al together). We were first told that you could use any sock yarn as long as both are the same kind ie: 2 berroco sox or 2 malabrigo, however this is not neccesary. If you use 2 different sock yarns,...
Super Bowl Scarf Pattern
Here is a photo of the shop pattern. You can pick it up the next time you are in the shop. There is no charge for the pattern, but we ask that you come in to get it.
More stuff today!
Who says mondays are bad? Madelintosh sock yarn came in today! There are 31 colors in stock! Come and get it! Also we got in more of the Dream in Color Knitosophy! This sock yarn is individually dyed, so each colorway uses the same colors, but in different amounts and intensities. One slein will do a pair of socks, but some people are using it for the sock cardigan. It is fab. because it shades in the sweater! Cascade is also here! HELP! I really don't know where to put it all! Have a...
Rowan Delivery
Rowan came in today! 13 boxes! Lots of yarn and books -Purelife Autumn -Misty and Breeze by Kim Hargreaves -Silk Twist Classic( a new yarn!) -Rowan Winter Drift -Rowan mag. #48 Bus to Stitches is sold out, but we are taking names if there are any cancellations. call the shop if you want to be put on the list! PLEASE come in and look at the new yarns(if you buy it out of the box, I don't have to find a spot for it in the wall! See you sat. for the overnighter!-susan
back from vacation
okay- I am back and it has taken me three days to get to you guys! I was also waiting to hear what new yarns were on the way. Are you ready? Madelinetosh Sock yarn is coming!!! This stuff is beautiful. I can't wait to have it in my little fingers. It should arrive on fri. if all is right with the ups! I will be taking this to Stitches, so get in here early to get yours before I sell it all in chi town! Moochi chunky is also on its way! this is a chunky(duh) yarn that self stripes....
Special Overnighter
I have scheduled a special overnighter on July 31, 2010. Mass ave will be hosting an overnighter to benefit the Lukemia Society. One of our shop girls, Robyn Hawn, will be doing a Teams in Training walk in San Fran. on Oct 17, 2010 . The overnighter cost is still just $20, with $15 of that going toward Robyn's walk fee. (check her out at http://pages.teamintraining.org/in/nikesf10/rhawn ). Robyn has been very busy making some ring markers and other knitted items for door prizes to be...
Open Knitting
We are starting an Open Knitting Night. It will start this Thurs (July 1) and be held the 1st Thurs of the month. There is no charge and you can bring whatever you are knitting. The time is from 5-8 pm. we will have door prizes, free patterns to hand out and a show and tell. Grab a friend and come on down! Speaking of show and tell, anyone who was in last week knows about the pig I was knitting. I say was because, I finished it and it is so cute! It is a pattern from Itty Bitty Toys by...
Sunday’s D-O-D
The Deal of day on Sunday will be both Thaki Bali and Rowan's Bamboo Tape. Both yarns will be $4.00 a ball! They are both a tape that knits to about 4 sts to the inch. Don't miss the last day of the sale! We will be CLOSED on July 4th. Have a happy and safe holiday! susan
Sat. D-O-D
Today D-O-D id Jo Sharp's Alpaca Kid Lustre for $4.00 This yarn is an Alpaca/kid mohair/ merino blend that knits at 5.5 sts. to the inch. It has 121 yards a ball. Great colors! Don't forget that Mass. Ave. Ravelry is meeting here today from 12-4. Come and join this fun group (treats are appreciated). Do you get berroco knit bits? I am not sure if this is just for shops, but there was a pattern book sent out yesterday with 8 really good patterns in this set. We have copies of the...