Boy meets Purl meets DKA

Boy meets Purl meets DKA

. I know I’ve been asking you to save the date for a bunch of upcoming events.  I am filling up your social calendar! . This one you are going to want to make sure to do though. . We are excited to have Josh Bennett at the shop to teach this special workshop. ...
My Cousin Carly

My Cousin Carly

. By now you must know that Carly and I are cousins.  We are 10 months apart in age. . This picture was of us on some family trip somewhere.  I’m the blond. . We have so many pictures of Carly and me together that we started putting them all on our bulletin...
January 12 in 12 2012

January 12 in 12 2012

  1/2 done with the month…1/2 done with the sweater! . The sweater, Bedford, is knit in the round from the bottom up.  The sleeves are in reverse stockinette, seperately and then attached before the yoke is knit.  For those who don’t know, reverse...
An open letter to Jared Flood

An open letter to Jared Flood

. Dear Jared Flood and the staff of Brooklyn Tweed, . We think it is high time that there is a Flagship Retail Shop in the Upper Midwest and we think Darn Knit Anyway should be that shop! . As we are sure you know, there are more yarn shops per capita in Minnesota...
12 in 12 – Socks Selection Revealed

12 in 12 – Socks Selection Revealed

. Sweaters aren’t your thing?  How about socks? . Yep, we added 12 socks to the 12 in 12 fun this year. . . January is Hermione’s Everyday Socks.  Designed by Erica Lueder. . . February is Brainless.  Designed by Yarnissima. . . March is Lingerie. ...
12 in 12 – 2012 Sweaters Selected

12 in 12 – 2012 Sweaters Selected

. Well, we are at it again! . Another year, another 12 in 12. . . This year I was a little more thoughtful about which sweaters I chose.  I read reviews on Ravelry, I talked with designers, I made sure the pattern was easy to access.  I hope you’ll find at least...
An open letter to Jared Flood

10 out of 12 Ain’t Bad

. 10 out of 12 ain’t bad. . At least that is what I am telling myself. . You remember September right? . December’s sweater isn’t going to happen either.  At least not this December. . I herniated a disc in my neck 3 weeks ago today.  C6/7.  It was...
January 2012 – 12 in 12

January 2012 – 12 in 12

Well, the results are in… . You all have spoken loud and clear and the January 2012 sweater is Bedford!  Designed by Michele Wang for Brooklyn Tweed’s BT Fall 11 Collection, this sweater is the perfect winter partner.  Just like your favorite sweatshirt! ....
12 in 12 – Socks Selection Revealed

January 2012 – 12 in 12 Socks

So, we’re adding a little more fun to our year.  12 socks too! . We thought we’d start out with a sock everyone can manage, Hermoine’s Everyday Socks, designed by Erica Lueder.  It is a free Ravelry download, so you might as well download it and...
Fun, Fast Holiday Gifts

Fun, Fast Holiday Gifts

Here are some really easy quick knit & crochet gift ideas.  Each only takes one skein of yarn!   Easy Link Scarf   . . .   . . . . . .