July, 2008 Newsletter
 Head to MilanNew Yarn from Tilli TomasA new addition to the line of fabulous Tilli Tomas products is the glorious Milan. A blend of cashmere, merino, and silk, this fingering-weight yarn will make cozy socks, an elegant shawl, or an heirloom baby blanket. Captivate the masses in a cashmere/silk yarn.
Gratis Knits WinnerA free pattern for knittersCongratulations goes to our first Gratis Knits winner: Farrah Weinert. Now the proud owner of a $50 Knit Purl gift card, Farrah feels she "...deserves stash enhancement". Rightly so, because her pattern is perfect for any time of the year because it is designed for babies. And, the Basket Weave Baby Hat looks great in a light worsted weight wool or a cool DK weight cotton blend. If you would like a free copy of the pattern or want more information on submitting a design, please visit our blog.
Konyaku by HabuNaturally Dyed CottonThis brand new yarn is the most recent addition to Habu's collection of printed and naturally-dyed cotton yarns. 2-ply and 100% cotton, it is dyed and then printed with an edible Japanese root called "Konyaku". Available in three earthy colors, this yarn will make beautiful and lightweight summer projects.
Summer StylingKnitting Bag SaleWhile the days of matching purses to shoes are long gone, knitters do like to coordinate their bags with current WIPs. To make sure all our beloved customers are toting their knitting around in style this summer, we're having a special sale on ALL bags in the store. Any bag, any price, all are 10% off until July 6th, 2008. |
 SKIF InternationalTrunkshow and Knit-a-longWe were happy to see the positive response to our new pattern line from SKIF International. The intriguing patterns have generated a bevy of questions and people are asking, "What do the sweaters look like on and how are they knit?" Our response: Host a trunk show and Knit-a-long. For the next three weeks join us in the store to view and try on garments, and throughout the month of July you can keep tabs of our progress on the blog as you create your own garment. If you feel you need a bit of personalized help with your SKIF International pattern, sign up for our Tuesday night SKIF Knit-a-long Emergency Aid workshop. The one time fee gives you tips and techniques, or if needed "triage" from an instructor and the coveted student discount for your materials.
Join us on Tuesdays in July for help on your SKIF pattern! Introduction to SocksLearn to knit them in time for Sock ClubIf you find yourself captivated by sock knitting, but feel you lack the skills needed to produce what is in essence knitted architecture, take part in our Wednesday night Summer Sock class. Our instructor Sara Morris will guide you in her top-down sock pattern giving you tips on creating swatches to determine size, traditional heel and toe structure, as well as finishing. The "No Mean Feet" gang will offer support and friendly conversation too. Join them on Mondays, July 14 & 28 so you will have plenty of friends to help you along the way. |
