Thursday, May 29, 2008

World Wide Knit in Public Day...

So we're on for the 14th!! Bring your lawn chair, your knitting and some lunch. You can knit under the gazebo or the front lawn. There's plenty of room for all. Let's say noon-ish. If you have any questions, feel free to call- 908-604-4294. You can read up on WWKIP here... ps... here are directions to Angelfire Studios, located at Dewey Meadow Village.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Introducing Lester...

So, as promised Lindsay stopped in over the weekend to share Lester- her new little friend. So cute, he will win you over no matter what. He's got style and pizazz, don't ya think?

Can you even stand him (love his little eye lid)? There is a pattern on Ravelry for Lester- he requires a little bit of worsted, such as Cascade 220, and whole lot of Ozark lovin', well only 1 skein. You can download the pattern for $4.50, he's too cute. I believe Lindsay is now knitting a Lester for each of her family members.

The scarf that has caused a complete frenzy to say the least around the shop these days, is Lindsay's Phiaro. When the pattern first came out, I thought it was pretty-but then when she came in with hers, knit in Nashua Ecologie cotton, I was jealous with a capital J!!!!!! It's a beauty, check it out. It's super easy, just long hours of straight knitting. Knitting a 22" tube, and then dropping a ton stitches, nothing too difficult about that, but I love it for a summer scarf, it would have come in handy over this past weekend, it was chilly at nighttime.

So of course, after my last email, I stated that I was feeling a little better now that I was approaching my 2nd trimester, and what happened? I was SO sick that very night. I'm still battling the late night nausea, but I do think it's wrapping up this time. I tore out the shawl I started knitting in the skinny cotton, and decided to cast on for a Phiaro of my own.

In the meantime, this is what I've been working on for the past few months..... Hope you enjoy this picture as much as we did today.

Now if this isn't a good reason for not getting work done, well then I don't know what is. Anyway, I will post for sure whether or not I will be hosting the annual "Knit In Public" day on June 14th tomorrow, I just have one more person to ask, I'm almost positive it will be fine. Off to rest, I have a lot to dream about...

Thursday, May 22, 2008

New Tilli Tomas...

New patterns came in this week from Tilli Tomas and Stitch Diva...

Cecelia Chemise - a beautiful crocheted vest that is worked in one piece (we love that). This is perfect over a tank or a sun dress. Recommended yarn is Tilli Tomas' Plie, Fil del la Mer, or any other drapey DK weight yarn. Keep in mind that special orders for these projects are not a problem, we want you to have exactly what you want, and the shipments from Tilli Tomas arrive the very next day!!

Sahara - Some of you have seen this pattern in here before, as it's very popular, we make sure it's restocked at all times. You really get to play around with your yarn choices here, whether you adorn the edges with Tilli Tomas' Disco Lights or Rock Star, either silk is lovely and decadent. There are 3 sleeve options and this sweater is also worked from the top down - no seams!!

The Hourglass Jacket - a top down jacket worked in Broomstick Lace- quick quick quick! If you need a tutorial on broomstick lace, you can check out the Stitch Diva site.

Keep your eyes and ears open, I think I'll be hosting a KIP (Knit in Public) day here June 14th. If you're a ravelry member you can read it in this week's article. All you'll need is your knitting, a lawn chair, something to snack on and a smile. If it rains, well then we'll see you next year. We have a great big lawn and gazebo. I will confirm all of this this week. If you're interested let's hear your feedback...

Monday, May 19, 2008

Bettina's Twist...

Bettina, a wonderful knitter-artist and friend of our shop, brought in her Rickenbacker scarf for show and tell this weekend. She used Tilli Tomas' beaded silk and a touch of Disco Lights to give it that extra Bettina fabulosity. I love it, check it out...

I don't know if you can really see the beads and sequins, but it's so beautiful, as soon as my Tilli Tomas comes in, probably tomorrow, I might have to whip one up for myself in "Hibiscus"- my favorite Tilli colorway. Yes, I am starting to get back to my knitting. With a week or so, left in the first trimester- yes, I said it- prego mego and sooooooo tired. Hopefully now, you can all give me a pass for my lack of blogging lately. I just haven't knit a stitch in literally 2 months. Exhaustion and nausea have totally taken over, and just finally this week, I am seeing the light at the end of the first trimester tunnel. So I decided after all, what I've been dying to work with is the Skinny Cotton from Blue Sky, and I just want something soft and cozy to wrap around me, for example- on a day like today. So one of the gals had come in with her "Mermaid" shawl, it was exactly what I had wanted.

Scarlett has been helping me stay wake through the days here at work, last week, on one of the many rainy days we had, I thought it would be fun to let her practice felting. So, I just wanted to share this picture with you, she's so sweet.

Since, I'm knitting on such a minimal level these days, if there is a project that you would like to share on the blog, just pop me an email with a picture and some detail, and I'll post it. Lindsay, if you're reading, we would love to see Phiaro #1. Of course I knit my mother a Phiaro, gave it to her on mother's day and forgot to take a picture of it. So hmm hmm Lindsay... I will be back to sending newsletters and updating classes etc. shortly!!!

Monday, May 5, 2008

New colorful goodies...

The most exciting new arrival to the shop, which needs to be #1 on the list are Erika's stylin' new needle cases. She's been sewing up a storm with these cases, using fun bright fabrics- what better way to store and showcase your circulars. She even included a big slot for your knit check!!They're hanging up in the shop, so come by and check them out!!

I've been wanting to post a picture of my complex cane beads that I made in Carol Cypher's workshop, so here they are. This was definitely my favorite class so far with Carol. I love the idea of wool on wool, as opposed to wool against wire or bead. Those classes were terrific, don't get me wrong, aesthetically, I just really loved the complex cane bead!! We were all so amazed by our results!! ps- I'd love to hold a workshop in this technique, so if anyone's interested, email me or call the shop. It's a really cool process to learn!! I'll have to add it onto the schedule as one of our Wednesday morning felting get-togethers...
Lots of new yarns came in, we are stacked with Dream in Color Classy, all of their new colors are yummy! We also received some Kersti and KPPPM, here are my three favs of each...



(don't ask why this picture came in sideways- I don't get blogger) Anyway, I think someone sweet needs a little summer shrug for those evening strolls at the shore!! I think there's a free pattern on Knit and tonic's blog- the "Girlfriend Shrug".

Last but not least, another fabulous shipment of Hand Maiden came in last week. A bunch of the Rumple Scarf Kits along with Sea Silk- absolutely gorgeous of course...

I'm going to start the Montego Bay scarf once and for all, I think out of the light pink, we'll see. One color is more beautiful than the next, it's kind of hard to pick and choose. As soon as I'm done with this "oh so exciting" (I'm being sarcastic) Phiaro scarf. Gorgeous when it's finished, but could it be more boring to knit? Knitting in the round for 21 inches? ugh!!! I'll post it when it's finished, it's good to back to my knitting after a long hiatus :)