Cassie & Kristine's Yarn Favorite - Malabrigo

October 14, 2011 is I Love Yarn! Day. Until then we'll be highlighting shop employees' favorite yarns both on the blog and at the shop.

This week we have a display of Cassie & Kristine's yarn favorite which is Malabrigo.



Here's what they have to say about Malabrigo:

Oh Malabrigo, How I love thee!

I’m pretty sure that Malabrigo is the answer to world peace. How could one want to start a war when you’re holding something so deliciously soft?!

And the colors! Such beautiful deep colors! You could get lost staring at it all day!

It’s a perfect sweater yarn because it feels so nice next to the skin. (Don’t blame me if you end up wanting to make yourself a set of footie pajamas with a hood so you can be covered head to toe in super cuddly softness.)

It’s also perfect for accessories! Snuggle up in a hat & cowl? Yes please! Wrap my hands in that kind of softness? I couldn’t think of anything better!

Malabrigo is yummy. Yum yum yum!

September 17 Spin In Public Day

Don't forget that September 17th is World Wide Spin In Public Day!!

Grab your wheels or grab your spindles and head outside and enjoy some wooly yarn making fun! There will be spinners here at the shop on that day. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we'll fill the front porch with spindles, wheels and wool!

Not a spinner yet? Well come on by and pick up a spindle and a lovely bump of roving! We've got a variety of how-to books as well.

Fall Yarn Camp Full

Our Fall Yarn Camp is currently full. We are taking names for the waiting list in case there is a cancellation. If you would like to be added to the waiting list please give the shop a call 276-628-2143.

Also, our Spring Yarn Camp will be sometime in February. Please keep an eye on the website, facebook, and here on ravelry for official dates and registration opening dates.

Sept. Technique of the Month - Kitchener Stitch

Come join us on 9/2 at 10:00 am or 9/15 at 5:00 pm to learn how to Kitchener Stitch. Kitchener stitch is used to join two pieces of knitting seamlessly.

HOMEWORK: Please bring two 4 inch x 4 inch squares that are still on the needles ready to be joined. Stockinette is preferred.

Sept. Yarn Of The Month - Spud & Chloe

September’s yarn of the month is Spud & Chloe Fine & Sweater. Spud & Chloe Fine is 80% wool and 20% silk, 248 yards in 50 gram balls, and we have 23 colors. Spud & Chloe Sweater is 55% wool and 45% organic cotton, 160 yards to 100 grams, and we have 23 colors. Both yarns are machine washable and dryable.

Spud & Chloe Fine & Sweater is 15% off all month long!