Peanut Butter and Wool

Peanut Butter and Wool

It all started with peanut butter.  At least that’s how I remember it.  The size of the jar got significantly smaller and the price went up. . Then I started noticing smaller stuff everywhere: Cheerios boxes, diapers, toilet paper.  You name it the size...
July 6th, 2011

July 6th, 2011

  After much debate about a few specifics of this pattern, I am finally ready to cast on.  Here were some of my talking points. . 1.  Do I knit this in pieces or in the round? Why not knit it in the round?  Seems like an easy modification. . 2.  Is it important...
Nuno Needle Felt Scarf Class

Nuno Needle Felt Scarf Class

. We completed our 2nd Nuno Needle Felt Scarf Class with Robbin of Heartfelt Silks.  Everyone walked away with a scarf around their necks! . . . . . . . We have 3 more spots left in our next silk scarf class on Tuesday night July 12th and 26th from 6-8pm.  If you...
Taking Nominations

Taking Nominations

. We’re gearing up for a fun party to celebrate the end of the year. I know, I know, it is only July! . The date for the party hasn’t been finalized, but just to wet your whistle here are a few of the fun details… . We’ll of course have...
Doesn’t get much cuter

Doesn’t get much cuter

. Does not get much cuter than this little thing I am knitting. . . This is the Yoked Cardigan from Knit Bot.  Love, love, love this little thing.  Yep, it is only 8″ long.  Would be the most perfect baby shower gift.  What a sweet coming home sweater for a new...
June DONE!

June DONE!

. 6 down, 6 to go! . . . . June was the Somewhat Cowl from Knit and Tonic.  Carol and I did the sweater out of Blue Sky Alpaca’s Alpaca Silk.  Michelle and Amy used Cascade 220 SW Sport!   Thanks ladies for knitting with me! . If you want to participate in one...
Progressive Sale

Progressive Sale

It’s raining…we’ve decided to have a sale:) . Well, actually…we are gearing up for lots of great new fall stuff so we need to make room on the shelves. . A progressive sale is happening this weekend. . 30% off Thursday 6/16/2011 . 40% off...
TNNA Conference Day 2

TNNA Conference Day 2

I have settled in.  Yep.  Settled in.  I am in my hotel room happily typing and watching the Kings Speech. . I made some fun purchases today.  More to come tomorrow I am sure. . Just a quickie preview… . Yeah, yeah…buttons FINALLY! . . We’ll soon...
TNNA Conference Day 1

TNNA Conference Day 1

The National Needlearts Association puts on quite a show every year in Columbus, Ohio.  TNNA is the professional association that yarn shop owners, designers and yarn companies join to stay on top of things in our industry.  Every industry has their own association...
Sexy Socks

Sexy Socks

If you haven’t yet checked out Shelly’s Yarns and Fiber Shoppe in Taylors Falls, MN what are you waiting for? . Taylors Falls is just 30 miles North of Stillwater along Hwy 95.  A beautiful drive from Stillwater on a lovely day! . Shelly dyes her own yarn...