April 1st No Foolin

April 1st No Foolin

. I’ve got the pattern, I’ve picked my yarn and wound it, and I have a working gauge swatch. . I’m ready to cast on for April, are you??? . Come join me to knit this beautiful spring sweater. We have numerous great yarns available in the shop for...
Back in the saddle

Back in the saddle

. I’ve started working out again.  I’m 3 days into week 2.  Let me just say the first week wasn’t pretty. . I live in Somerset, WI and I go to a great little gym in my town called The Training Room.  It’s connected to an OSI (which I went to...
Carly’s 40 this time!

Carly’s 40 this time!

. If we’re lucky, we get to turn 40. . This time it’s Carly’s turn. . So, in typical DKA fashion, we are having a party! . Coffee and donuts for our lovely birthday girl.  Oh and a sale too. . We’re doing a grab bag of discounts from 10am...
Handknits and Handguns

Handknits and Handguns

One of our customers, a very experienced local knitter, walked into our shop with an amazing grab bag FULL of knitting pattern books and magazines.  She wanted us to have them.  She wanted them to go to a good home.  We assured her we would give them a very good home!...
January Sweater FINISHED!

January Sweater FINISHED!

. I just realized that I never posted these super adorable photos of our Jennifer in her finished coat! . If you want to see it in person yourself, stop in! .   . . . . Wanna see more about the January Sweater?  Click here… Wanna know more about the 12 in...
March Week 2

March Week 2

Carly is cruising right along. . Week 2 done and the back and one sleeve are done. . . It’s looking great Carly.  Keep it up! . More details about our 12 in 12 program here.
March Week 1

March Week 1

. Oh, she was ready.  She wasn’t going to let a little thing like sleep get in her way.  11pm came and she was ready. . Except that she did let sleep get in her way.  Midnight came and she was asleep. . Carly took the bulls by the horns on March 1st though and...
I shoulda alternated skeins…dang

I shoulda alternated skeins…dang

. We all love hand dyed and hand painted yarns.  All of us. . We have all heard about buying enough yarn for your project at the start.  Make sure your dye lots match.  Even if you are purchasing yarn from Cascade, Berroco or Rowan.  Just because they are a big...