Mom and daughter (and daughter’s friend) knitting together.
Let’s knit together!
April 25, 2008 – 1:56 pm
Alpaca field trip #2
April 24, 2008 – 12:52 pm
Check out the pics from the second alpaca farm field trip. I’m pleased that everyone had such a wonderful time, despite the drizzle.
April 22nd - Honoring our Mother Earth
April 22, 2008 – 12:37 pm
Guess what came in the mail today?
Lorna’s Laces Green Line, an organic worsted weight merino. Lorna’s Laces is my favorite worsted - machine-washable, incredibly soft, and absolutely divine to work with.
Other organic and sustainable lines we have in the shop include Blue Sky Alpacas Organic Cottons, Pakucho Organic Cottons, Farmhouse kettle-dyed bamboo, bamboo needles and circulars, and of course, our gorgeous bamboo floors (the latter not for sale).
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.
A Knit Along for May - Baby Surprise Jacket
April 21, 2008 – 2:06 pm
I’m nearing the finish line on the Pi Shawl and am ready for a knit along that won’t take months nor an exorbitant amount of yarn to finish.
A knitter friend stopped by the other week to show me her progress on one of several baby surprise jackets she is making for the little ones (not her little ones, but someone else’s).
The cutest, magical thing I’ve ever seen!
This little jacket was knitted with Lorna’s Laces shepherd sock yarn in happy colors. Because of the weight of the yarn, the jacket is tiny. Just the right size for a newborn (another reason why it’s so adorable). For a larger size (e.g., toddler), consider working with worsted weight.
The jacket is a simple rectangle and creatively uses decreases to shape the garment in a way so as to minimize seaming (which is only needed at the top of the sleeves). A collar or hoodie can be added later (optional) by picking up stitches along the neckline. Such a genius, that Elizabeth.
A pattern for an adult surprise jacket is also provided in several of her books.
I think this knit along will only take a week or two… for some people, maybe even a day.
Let’s get together on Thursday, May 22nd, 5-8pm to cast on. See you then!
I love Book Club!
April 17, 2008 – 12:18 pm
I’m not sure if it’s the springtime that’s finally rolled in, or if it’s because I’ve finally figured out how to manage my time, but I’m a happy busy bee.
The vegetables are coming up in the garden beds — I’m particularly excited about the radishes. The perennials (e.g., asters, coneflowers, hostas, canna lilies) are peeking out of the ground. The birds are chirping. We have outdoor seating for the shop, soon to be joined by large potted plants.
It must the lovely weather.
In conjunction (and with good timing), because of Book Club, I’ve also begun setting aside time for reading…something I’ve not done for months and dreadfully missed.
Our first book, The Jungle by Upton Sinclair, was an interesting read. We had a quite a turn-out which was pleasing. Lots of voices to give new perspective on the issues Sinclair attempted to address.
For the month of May, we’ll read A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. This book was recommended by my staff, Eileen, and heartily supported by several knitters. The New York Public Library lists this as one of the Books of the Century. Well…. I guess we should give it a go.
Join us on Tuesday, May 20th, 5:30-7:30pm, for discussion and knitting.
