December 2013 12 in 12

December 2013 12 in 12

. Hey all, this is Kate. I’ll be leading the December 12 in 12 sweater for Darn Knit Anyway, Veera Valimakii’s Water and Stone: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/water-and-stone. . I’ll be knitting this in Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sport in...
Thanks Giving

Thanks Giving

. . We got a letter in the mail. . An actual letter that had an actual stamp on it. . It was addressed to Darn Knit Anyway attention Amy.  So I opened it. . It was a beautiful thank you note.  It was from a woman, who’s mom came into the shop to get a little...
12 in 12 2013 Party!

12 in 12 2013 Party!

. It’s another year…wow!  Our 12 in 12’s from 2013 are almost complete. . We are busy planning our 12 in 12 party for the year. . The party is going to be Thursday night, December 26th, 2013.  Yes, we know that is the day after Christmas! . So, if...
Finish It!  12 in 12

Finish It! 12 in 12

We are just finishing up a great Aidez Cardigan Class this week (we may just bleed into a few more weeks…but that is beside the point:) . Anyway, a few of the students in the class mentioned that they hadn’t yet finished Bedford.  One of our 12 in 12 from...
Open Letter to MnDOT

Open Letter to MnDOT

Hello MnDOT, . I am writing to you today to let you know about something I just can’t keep quiet about any longer.   It’s about the road construction for the new St. Croix River Crossing.  Specifically the 95/36 exchange that is progressing quickly. . Now,...
Holiday Wish List

Holiday Wish List

. . . We’re going to help them, give to you this holiday season. . We are starting a new holiday Wish List program here at DKA. . Here’s how we see this working. . Come in, fill out the Gift Wish List form with all the great goodies you would love to open...
Aidez Cardigan – November 12 in 12

Aidez Cardigan – November 12 in 12

. We’re 3 days in and I am done with the back! . Now, to be fair…I started early.  We have an Aidez class that started last week so we all got a bit of a head start. . . . . It’s been a fun pattern so far.  The lovely Heather, here in our shop, made...
DKA at Churchmouse

DKA at Churchmouse

. Jennifer and Heather and a few of our DKA friends just got back from a trip to Seattle this weekend.   Of course a yarn shop hop in the Seattle area wouldn’t be complete without a trip to Bainbridge Island and Churchmouse Yarns & Teas. . They were inspired...
Classic Elite Chalet

Classic Elite Chalet

. Our new favorite fall yarn is back in stock.  Chalet from Classic Elite. . . We can’t keep this lovely yarn in stock.  A blend of 70% alpaca and 30% bamboo, you won’t believe how soft this stuff is. . We knit the Gaptastic cowl out of 3 different...
What’s Your Excuse

What’s Your Excuse

So, what’s your excuse for not coming to the Three Irish Girls Trunk Show this weekend? . 1. I don’t have a “golden ticket” – YOU DON’T NEED ONE! You just need to show up on Saturday or Sunday and give us 15-20 minutes of your time...