new goodies...

Hey there everybody, just a little FYI... all of that gorgeous new yarn that we received last week is all up on the website now.  So, near and far can all ogle at the amazing new colors of Malabrigo Sock & Worsted, as well as Manos del Uruguay's latest addition to their collection of yarns, Lace & Maxima...

Here's the Manos lace in Orla...

Manos Maxima in Chrysanthemum....   

These yarns are soooooooo soft!!!  I don't know which one to try first...  Ok, off to my knitting!  I need to catch up, so I can start on one of these new yarns.  Happy knitting!!!

maxima and lace...

I'm here with 7 very large boxes of yarn, thinking about rearranging the shop a little to accommodate it all.  Then I'll get busy taking pictures and adding it all to the website.  Here's a little peak at the Manos del Ururguay Lace that is sitting on my desk waiting for me to decide on a pattern for it.  It's so soft and these colors are stunning.  We also received Maxima from Manos as well, a single ply superfine merino that I will be balling today for a shrug for Scarlett.  As soon as we get back from school pick up, she can choose a color.  Maybe she'll have an easier time that I am, jees they're all too nice.  On that note, I will need to close the doors of the shop daily from 2:40 -3:10 to pick her up from school, sorry for any inconveniences, but I gottts to get my baby! 

 Oh wait, before I forget, today's delievery also restocked our Malabrio sock, worsted, and twist.  I'll get it all up on the site as soon as I can.  Happy knitting!!!

spotlight on canopy...

    

 After being stuck in a knitting freeze for way too long, I've been warmed back on board with a little help from our dear and most talented friend, Kirsten of Through the Loops.  I know I know, I just bogged about one of her latest designs, Roma, but now that I've knit another beautiful pattern of hers called Andrea's shawl, I must share again.  This pattern has to be one of my favorites so far... EVER!  I love that the lace work is done first, and then it's a smooth sailing of simple decreases until the end, bravo!  I've been dying to knit with Fibre Company's Canopy fingering forever too, and having the chance to use these two colors together was perfect.  I could not believe how this yarn changed after I blocked it, I thought it was soft before?  It is amazingly soft now, I can't wait to wear this shawl (and knit another one)!  My project details are on my ravelry page and can be found here.  Happy knitting!! 

ps.. Congratulations to my little girl on her first day of 1st grade, where does the time go?  I'm so proud and so unbelievably grateful to have such an angel in my life...  

the winners!!!

the winners of the Friday night's raffle are:

763088- A Spud & Chloe Tote bag!!!
763100- Blue Sky Alpacas Button Up Cowl Kit
763090- Spud & Chloe Two for One Sock Kit
763085- Through the Loops Wesley Mittens Kit
763096- 25% off of one package of pottery lessons at Angelfire Studios


Thank you all so much for participating in our fundraiser, for all of those who couldn't make it to the fundraiser, but would still like to help out, please feel free to visit Bella's website anytime...  If you're a winner, please come by with your ticket to claim your prize, if you can't make it in, give the shop a call at 908-604-4294.

Thank you!!

Just a quick thank you to everyone who came out to last night's stitch n' pitch, it was a blast, and a great big thanks to Carolyn who always adds a ton of enthusiasm and encouragement to knitters and especially to those who are curious to try it someday.  I'm so grateful to all of those who donated to Bella's fund, that was a success too!  I mustered the guts to throw out a pitch, and it was actually a lot of fun!  Now it's time to ball some yarn and get knitting, fall is around the corner.  The shawl I'm wearing in the picture above is a new pattern from Through the Loops, called Roma.  We have the pattern in the shop now, along with some of her other recent designs.  I loved knitting it and it kept me nice and warm last night, I used Jade Sapphire 2-ply for my shawl and it's just amazing... Here's a closeup of Roma...

Happy knitting, and oh! we are expecting our next shipment of Tosh Merino Light this Wednesday, so if you haven't had the pleasure of gazing through the beautiful world of Madelinetosh in person, here's your chance!!

new fall schedule

We're just about done wrapping it up for stitch n' pitch tomorrow night, ohhhh my nerves.  It was brought to my attention this morning that I was throwing out the opening pitch to the game.  WHAT!?!  Are they sure about this?  Oh well, I'll just close my eyes and pray for the best.  We've got some really nice door prizes for the raffle, and I truly hope that our fund raiser for Bella is a success!

I wanted to let everyone know that the new fall knitting and crochet schedule is up, so go ahead and check it out.  If you have any questions regarding the classes, please feel free to call the shop!!  See you all tomorrow night, and there are a few tickets left so if you'd like to join us last minute, just give us a call!!

angel...

We're having a little boost this week on Angel from Tilli Tomas! A heavenly soft beaded mohair in a beautiful array of colors.  I may need to knit another Wisp for the fall...  Angel will be 30% off for the next 2 weeks, treat yourself to a little luxury!

A quick reminder about Stitch n' Pitch, there are a few spots left for next Friday night's game.  August 27th, the game starts at 7:05 pm at the TDBank Ballpark in Somerset.  Tickets are $10, and you can call and reserve your ticket over the phone 908-604-4294.  We're raffling amazing knitting kits and other goodies in order to raise funds for our friend Bella Tucker!!  Read her story, it will touch your heart, she's incredible.