Feb 9, 2013 | Favorite Blog Posts, Uncategorized
. She was born in 1924. London England. . . She was 15 of 16 kids. . Her given name was Mabel Robbins. No middle name. It kind of bugged her because one of her sisters had 3 names; Lillian Rose Hopper AND everyone called her Dingle. So really she had 4 names. One...
Jan 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
. I was project-less this weekend. I was in the quiet before the February Sweater storm begins. So, I thought I would dive into my stash and see what I had that I hadn’t seen for a while. I don’t think I have knit from my stash in 3 years. I have added...
Jan 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
Here she is! . . I’m extremely pleased. Currently, it is felted, blocked out and drying. I am hoping it will be dry by Monday so I can put on buttons. Then I will bring her to the shop to share with all of you. . I want to share these adorable photos of Jeani...
Jan 26, 2013 | About Us, Darn Knit AnyWHERE??, Uncategorized
. We participated in a super fun project for Twinsfest. . Local Twin Cities yarn shops, knit sweaters, hats and scarves for the bronze statues of Oliva, Hrbek and Carew. It was not a small undertaking. . It was a very fun experience that we were thrilled to be a part...
Jan 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
I am well into week 3. . Knitting is done, seaming is done… . . The seaming was endless, but it is finally done! . . Time for weaving in the ends so that I can felt her. Yes, she is a she. It’s just a feeling I get about her. Quite excited to felt her...
Jan 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
. . Hello All, here is my latest sweater knitting update for you. I must say, I love, love knitting this sweater. I am so excited to see the final result. And I must also say this is simply the most easy sweater I have ever knit. . At times it is almost boring. ...
Jan 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
. Hi Everybody! Jennifer here! . After a three day knitting hiatus (and some serious knitting withdrawal symptoms) I’m back on track. 20″ knit to the underarm and now onto armhole shaping. All this progress in just under 5 hours! . . Just so you all...
Jan 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
. Whoa. . We weren’t expecting this. . Many, many of you are interested in the Building Blocks class and we are thrilled that you want to expand your skills. The blanket is fun to knit, the suggested yarn is soft and squishy, the pattern book is a great...
Jan 2, 2013 | Favorite Blog Posts, Uncategorized
. We are indeed a yarn store. We like to think we are a pretty great yarn store. . But we are more than just a yarn store. Not to get all mystic or anything, but I very much believe that our store is meant for more. More than just a place to buy yarn. . We are a...
Dec 28, 2012 | Uncategorized
Another year, another 12 sweaters! . This time I have help. . We are dividing the sweaters up this year so that we stay motivated and we can make sure you stay motivated too! . So here’s how it will go down… . I (Aimee) will do 4 sweaters, Jennifer will do...
