And We Love Others' Hand Dyed Too!

Since we were talking about hand dyeds, let me show you some pictures of some new arrivals.

This is Schaefer's Esperanza in potluck colors. What you see is what you get! We also have a limited amount of Sock The Vote from Schaefer.

This is a new batch of Indy Dyer Supersock Select from Cherry Tree Hill. Love her bright colors and use of purples, blues and greens (guess what my favorite colors are?).

And here are some more sock yarns from Cherry Tree Hill including indy dyers 2DI4 and a very limited sock yarn from a Scotish dyer. We only have 3 skeins of it left.

We seem to be somewhat fond of sock yarns as well!

Cool Weather Means Dyeing Returns!!

It is so nice to finally get a bit of cool weather and some rain. It is supposed to warm up again some by the weekend but hopefully it won't get too warm.

Cooler weather means the dyeing workshops return on Sunday afternoons. Here is a sample of some of the fune we have had in past workshops.

This is some Licorce Twist that Sally dyed in her first workshop .

Interesting how the twists take on different colors isn't it?

Joyce decided to dye her finger to match this fingerless glove. How much more coordinating can you get?

This is some Trekking I dyed that is being worked up in the Summer Ivy Socks.

Sorry for the blurry picture. I continue to be "mechanically" challenged.

And this is Tempest being worked out of some hand dyed Carrera and Trekking Pro Natura.

Our next dyeing workshop is on Sunday November 16th and we will have lots of new fibers from Henry's Attic to choose from. And you will even be able to get the sale price!!

Hope to see you there!

Oh My Gosh! Where did the time go?

Wow! I can't believe we are heading towards the end of October already! Time flies, whether you are having fun or not.

I'm so excited. I've been published! Cheryl Potter of Cherry Tree Hill has accepted my Rings of Supersock pattern for her pattern line. They are even kitting it and have several orders for the kit, despite the fact that it hasn't even hit the website yet! How gratifying is that?

Our sale on selected Karabella yarns, on the remaining Gedifra and on Opal sock yarns is continuing through the end of October. Watch for something special to begin on November 1.

This is the Swirly Shawl pattern done in New Magic, which is one of the sale yarns. It is a perfect gift, quick to knit and you don't need to worry about size.

We are going to offer classes on other great gift ideas every Wednesday in November. Stay tuned.

We have decided that we are going to explore a different technique every couple of weeks. These next 2 weeks it will be mitered patterns.

This Saturday and Sunday, October 25 & 26, I will be offering workshops on Chris Bylsma's Dancing Crayons pattern. Below are the 3 versions I have knit.

As you can see, it is an extremely versital pattern and is a great way to use up left over novelties. The workshop Saturday will be 1-4PM and Sunday from Noon-3PM. Call the shop if you have any questions.

The following weekend, November 1 & 2, I will be offering workshops on my Mitered Shrug pattern.

This is a spring version I am working on now using mostly silk yarns.

This is my winter version, which many of you have seen.

And this is the finished garment.

These workshops will be offered at the same times. Hope to see you there! The next technique we will explore will be cables. We'll keep you posted on the specifics.

And, Phoebe, our newest family member seems to be fitting in quite well.
I would say that she is fairly relaxed and comfortable, wouldn't you? Oh, to have the life of a dog (at least, one of our dogs!).

Last Yarn tasting of the Year

Here is the sample plate for our last Yarn Tasting of the year. We are offering cottons, linens, silks, bamboo and polymides from Karabella, Plymouth. GGH/Muench, Skacel, Twisted Sisters, Kollage and Colinette. One is even an aroma therapy yarn!

Due to the popularity last time, we are also offering 2 different scarf patterns you can make with your "sample plate". They are both drop stitch designs, which show off the various textures and fibers, one with a cable, one with a simple rib.













We hope you can join us for this last tasting of the year on Saturday August 16!


And, of course, no post is complete without at least one mention of the four footed friends. This is Precious, shop-cat-in-training, helping to clean out a drawer. I wonder if she knows how ridiculous she looks? I wonder if she cares?