We're always on the look-out for new and exciting luxury yarns, and we couldn't have been more excited when we discovered Helene, from Schaefer Yarns.

A magnificent 50/50 blend of buttery Merino wool and sumptuous cultivated silk, this single-ply light-worsted weight yarn is just perfect for those one-skein projects you want to wear next to your skin. In fact, Helene is so luscious, we're certain you'll want to surround yourself with it, once you've touched it!

Moreover, the timely arrival of Helene couldn't have been better, because of our Schaefer Yarns Special. Until October 1st, Knit Purl customers are still able to take advantage of these lower prices and stock up on delicious hand-dyed yarns. See our Special Offers for more details!

Have you seen our Calendar of Events or list of Classes recently?

If not, you might not know that we've been coordinating with visiting and local instructors for months to bring you the best classes and events this autumn and winter. After listening to your requests, we've scheduled an action-packed season that's sure to take your knitting (and felting... and spinning) skills to new heights.

Now is the time to see what we have planned over the next three months and sign up for a class or two before they're full!

Habu Textiles is famous for offering hard-to-find rare and exotic yarns. But did you know that they offer a selection of superfine lace weight yarns as well?

Just arrived are several new colors of their extremely popular A-177/ Superfine Merino, A-33/ Merino Wool and A-1/ Tsumugi Silk, all which boast over 450 yards per ounce!

Traditionally these cobweb weight yarns are held double or triple with other fine weight yarns in Japanese or Skif patterns, but they're are also ideal for heirloom quality lace projects. If you're feeling adventurous this Fall, these newly arrived natural and naturally-dyed colors are ideal for traditional Shetland and Faroese lace projects. Grab your copy of A Gathering of Lace or one of MimKnits' patterns and try out one or more of these beautiful new shades.

Portland Fashion Week is coming on October 9th and we're going to bring the you latest and greatest fashionknitsta news with it, starting with our Month of Fair Isle.

October is going to be all about the cool new colorwork on the runway and how to make it - not buy it! Discover how you can whip up your own chic and sleek Fair Isle pieces to wear this season.

Look for Lindsay's new weekly blog column, Fashion Forward Knitting, which will be all about the hottest new looks and how to knit them using already published patterns and yarns, as well as a Portland Fashion Week special newsletter on October 9th.

Then get ready knit, knit, knit with our CoCoKnits/ Skif KAL this November. We'll be casting on in style during our What Not To Knit Party on November 7th, led by none other than CoCoKnits designer Julie Weisenberger herself. Learn what shapes and silhouettes will flatter your figure and how to achieve your ideal look.

Whatever your own personal style, we're going find something that fits! Subscribe to our blog and stay up-to-date with all the ab fab events we have planned.

Over 600 knitters voted during our Twitterific Sock Contest. It was a tight race for several days, but in the end the winner was...

Helen, Twitter member 3894!

Her entry, shown right, was submitted under the category Silly Sock Knitting and earned her nearly 300 votes. Congratulations, Helen, and enjoy your membership in our 2010 Sock Club!

Like many knitters, did the contest pique your interest? After several requests to extend enrollment in this year's Sock Club, we've decided to keep registration open for another month. If you're one of the many knitters who've asked us "Is it too late?", we're very glad to answer "No!" At least, not until October 15th (or while supplies last), when membership will be closed for good.

Don't miss out again, enroll online!