Sale of the Week
Dyed right in Issaquah, Black Trillium Fibre Studio Pebble Sock, is truly local yarn. Our current selection combines new spring colors with old favorites. Each 400 yard skein of 100% superwash Merino has a firm twist for strong-wearing socks but can also be used for shawls, scarves and baby knits. Pebble Sock is 15% off through 4/17.
Read MoreSeattle Needle Felter, Moxie, Goes National
Read her interview on CNN. And just for fun, here is my favorite piece of hers. A monster hand puppet with its own hand puppet!
Read MoreFinal Cassidy Support Session This Weekend
This Saturday, April 9, from 3:30 to 5:30 we will hold our final support session for our Cassiday Knitalong. Need a few pointers on finishing? Need some motivation to get your sweater done? Join us for some uninterrupted knitting time.
Read MoreSale of the Week
We could not wait to get Smiley Stripes into the shop. Using the same great base yarn as Baby Bamboo (80% Bamboo, 20% Superwash Wool), Sirdar creating a self-striping yarn in a range of bright, cheerful colorways. It’s 5.5 sts/inch and machine-washable. There is also a wonderful pattern booklet to show off this rainbow of color. Smiley Stripes is 15% off through April...
Read MoreNew Kids Learn to Knit Class Added!
By special request, we have added a new session of our Kids Learn to Knit (and Parents Too) on Sunday, April 10 from 3 to 5. The class is one 2-hour session. Learn to knit and start an easy, fun project. Class fee includes child-size needles and yarn. Recommended for ages 8 and up. $30. This class will also be offered on Sunday, June 12, 12:30 to 2:30, and Sunday, August 21, 3 to 5. Please call us at 206-706-4197 to register.
Read MoreNew Newsletter
Our latest newsletter is now available online. It should be arriving shortly in your mailbox too if you’re on our mailing list. Inside you’ll find news about upcoming knitalongs, trunk shows and other events. New classes are in the newsletter and also on our website. See what’s new!
Read MoreCan You Name This Monster?
Hannah just knit up this adorable monster for the shop out of Amy Butler Belle Aran. She is from Rebecca Danger’s The Big Book of Knitted Monsters. The pattern is named Gort the Gym Bag Monster but we think she is too cute to be named Gort. Cathy has suggested Trixie or Flossie. What do you think? Give us your monster naming suggestions on our Facebook page.
Read MoreSale of the Week
Ruca by Araucania is made from 100% sugar cane. Unusually soft and drapey it comes in a array of softly-colored solids and multi-colored colorways hand-dyed in Chile. At 263 yards a skein, only one is required for baby knits and generously sized scarves. Ruca is 15% off through April 3.
Read MoreQuick Scarves on a Cricket
Cathy has been knocking out scarves at a lightning pace on our Cricket Loom. She’s found there is no end to the yarns you can weave on this versatile little loom. Cascade 128 Superwash made a plump, soft fabric. Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock made a shifting color warp. The elegant simplicity of Pure Alpaca is just...
Read MorePetite Purls
Since its start just two years ago Petite Purls has offered fresh, modern knitting (and sometimes crocheting) patterns for babies and children. And they’re free! They have just release their Spring 2011 issue and it is full of wonderful patterns we’ve come to look forward to from them.
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