It's a button thing...

I know it's been a while since I've blogged, and so much has happened around the shop, where do I begin?  Shipments of new yarn, new patterns, and I know we go a little crazy about the buttons around here, but they are pretty fabulous if you have a button thing.  Most of our knitters have a "button thing", especially when they look like this....

Hand cut and carved buttons made of horn and bone from Nepal and beautiful hand dyed Tagua nut buttons from the Equador rain forest.  If you're curious as to what Tagua nut is and how it's used, here's a link.  You can read up on the Tagua Initiative and how it's employed so many local artisans in this region.  I love that we can support that here...

Moving Mud sent us a sweet care package this week as well, a box of hand blown glass shawl closures in a variety of sizes and amazing colors.  I had just pulled a few skeins of Fibre Company for a new pattern I'm thinking of, I think this closure might be on hold for me.  The closures make the shawl, just as the buttons make the sweater (and the shoes make the dress)...

If you've been waiting to squeeze a skein of Blue Sky Alpaca's Techo, then come on over!  I love it!!! It's a blend of baby alpaca, extra fine merino and silk... I can't wait to cast on, but which pattern, hmmm...  The new patterns from Blue Sky and Spud & Chloe are here too.  I love the Shawl Collared Vest and the Secret Garden Cardigan.  Once I finish my Madelinetosh merino light throw, which I'll be posting pictures of soon, I'll be free to start a new project, until then, happy knitting!!!

I'll be adding Techno and the new patterns to the website shortly, if you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to email me or send me a ravelry message, UN: justineanne...