Books, books and more books....

I mentioned last week that I was going to send out a few extra blogs so that you can enjoy all that is happening at the shop.

Everyone loves new knitting and crocheting books and a super new selection has just arrived. Books with lots of patterns for babies, kids, adults, accessosries, socks - I think there is a pattern for "whatever" you would love to knit!



Everyone loves knitting for babies!

Cute crochet patterns and 1,2,3 skein projects



socks = warm toes, cowls = cozy necks and cardigans = warm body

Many of our customers bring in their finished projects to show us. We love it when they do.
Here is another shawl made from Kraemer Fountain Hill. This yarn is so cozy and knits up very quickly. Thanks for sharing with us, Edythe!

There will be more books and more customer projects to inspire you in upcoming blogs.

Diane

NEW is still arriving!

Do you believe it! 2 more new yarns found their way to the shop recently.

These are yarns with a sparkle - Sterling Silk and Silver has real silver in it!! I am not kidding - it really does! It is a very soft wool/silk blend in a fingering/sock weight. Use it to make a lovely shawl, scarf or even treat your toes to special luxury. More colours just arrived - rose/pink and mauve.

Fountain Hill Wrap knit by Ann

The other yarn is called Fountain Hill - not sure why - no fountains and no hills! but this yarn is a mohair blend with a bit a glitter. It is light weight and would make a very lovely shawl or scarf. Ann is a fast knitter and is letting us "borrow" her lovely wrap for awhile. Thanks so much! Be sure to come in and check it out before she decides she just has to wear it!


Cashmere Queen Fingerless (tweeting) gloves by Fay and Linda

 Time to brag on behave of another one of our customers and also Linda. Fingerless gloves are extremely popular because they are a small project and a super opportunity to use a luxury yarn such as Cashmere Queen. The green gloves were knit by Fay and the brown pair knit by Linda. This yarn comes in 6 classic colours which with go with "everything"! Fay liked the yarn and pattern (Cabin Fever) so much that she is now knitting her third pair.

These gloves would make a great gift for anyone - especially your "texting" friends.

Here are a few excellent reasons to knit/crochet -

#1 - Christmas is less than 2 months away

#2 - Cool weather and knitting/crocheting go together

#3 - Passes the time in a useful and fun way

#4 - Helps relieve stress

#5 - Fun to do

#6 - Instant entertainment

#7 - No calories are involved

#8 - Just because you love to knit/crochet - the best reason of all!

Happy Knitting and Crocheting!!