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Knitted skirts are quite the fashion statement these days. Check out our model from the Vogue Knitting Winter 2011/2012 issue.
It's always interesting to see these things in person up close - feel the fabric, see how it drapes, look at the inside, try it on.
This one is really fun to make and you can use a wide variety of yarns - a great way to use some stash! We have an extra shipment of Vogue magazines in case you missed this issue when it came out.
Maybe a skirt is in your future!
Despite the weather, we know Spring is just around the corner because the Spring issues of knitting magazines are arriving!
Vogue and Interweave are here - lovely pieces to knit, excellent technique articles, and just plain entertainment of the eye candy variety.
We also have a few issues of the latest Piecework, which always has intriguing articles on a wide variety of fiber arts. A true treasure!
Brand new yarn from Isager!
A blend of ramie, bamboo and hemp, Plant Fibre is beautiful and elegant - a perfect addition to the Isager line.
Currently for sale online too.
Betsy Beads is a gorgeous new book that will tempt you into the world of beaded knitting. Serious temptation alert.
The projects are stunning - and as you will see, not all that difficult. And once you try it, you'll be hooked!
Karen's been busy with this already - having made a couple of the simple beaded scarf. Stop in and see it - try it on and see how fun it is to wear beads like this!
Fun to make and fun to wear.
Since this book is so full of terrific beaded projects, we now are stocking beads for your knitting. And not just any beads - Myuki beads.
Myuki beads are from Japan and are particularly well-suited for knitting because the holes are extra large. They also happen to be really pretty. We are carrying size 6 Myuki beads in one of the largest selections to be found in the Twin Cities.
If you've ever been curious about beaded knitting or just want to see some beautiful knitting, check out Betsy Beads and our projects from the book.
This modular blanket is an excellent stash buster - we'll be giving out tips for knitting this one up. We'll also talk about other stash busting ideas, such as this cushion. It started as a blanket, but wouldn't you know, a cushion cover is just faster. Sometimes sweater backs make great pillows - hopefully we'll get you thinking - and knitting!
Finally.
After years of being out-of-print and promises of an updated edition, it's here. Principles of Knitting.
It is huge. It is amazing. It is heavy. The OED of knitting.
Stop in for your copy!
Lots of new design booklets are one the front table!
Lots of baby patterns, an excellent Noro booklet and the spring/summer edition of Katia.
We'll be featuring the new yarns over the next several weeks - many wonderful choices for warm weather knitting and crochet. One of those interesting new yarns is Syros from Katia.
Syros is a fine cord-like cotton blend which looks like a fantastic choice for lace and fringe. Great yardage too!
Needlepoint alert!
We have a couple of new stitch books by June McKnight.
Small in size, they fit perfectly into your project bag and they are packed with fabulous ideas for new stitches. Excellent illustrations. Lots of work with beads.
Stop in and take a look!
BIG shipment from KFI yesterday, including several new scarf yarns - those "netting" type yarns that make those stunning ruffley scarves.
Petals has a lovely ribbon entwined with the netting edge. Bossa Nova has bright exciting colors for warm weather entertainment.
We also have a couple of new pattern booklets that show these yarns embellishing sweaters - take a look and see what fun edging they can make!
We are unpacking warm weather yarns these days - lots of cotton blends. Cotton Bamboo Batik looks really fun - look at those colors!
Surely you are in the mood for spring - we've been teased all winter. Knit now and you'll have something ready when it hits 80! (might have to hurry)
