Saturday, August 15, 2009

New Fall Arrivals

Our sale two weeks ago was a big hit, thanks to everyone who stopped by! It may still be hot out but we've already begun stocking up on new fall yarns and patterns, including Jared Flood's new book Made in Brooklyn.

New yarns in the store include:
  • Ballerina by Fiesta Yarns: 50% alpaca, 50% tencel, 7sts/1", US #5 needle, 925 yards, hand dyed
  • Classy by Dream in Color: 100% superfine Australian Merino wool, 4.5sts/1", US #7-8, 250 yards, superwash, hand painted
  • Crofter Chunky by Sirdar: 60% acrylic, 25% cotton, 15% wool, 3.5sts/1", US #10.5, 86 yards, superwash
  • Del Sur by Aslan Trends: 100% Merino wool, 2-3sts/1", US #13-15, 87 yards
  • Hacho by Mirasol: 100% Merino wool, 5.5sts/1", US #6, 137 yards, hand dyed
  • K'acha by Mirasol: 60% fine Merino wool, 25% Suri Alpaca, 15% silk, 5.25sts/1", US #6, 98 yards
  • Lana Lux by Lang: 40% Merino wool, 32% polyester, 28% nylon, 4.24sts/1", US #8, 92 yards
  • Malabrigo Lace: 100% baby Merino wool, lace weight, 470 yards
  • Mega Skein by Tilli Tomas: one of a kind skeins made from a variety of Tilli Tomas yarns with silk, Merino, milk protein, seaweed, cashmere, sequins and beads, varying weights in every skein, 150 yards
  • Milli Colori Big by Lang Yarns: 50% new wool, 50% acrylic, 3 sts/1", US #10, 207 yards, superwash
In addition to the above yarns, we've stocked up with new colors of Malabrigo Sock, Sirdar Baby Bamboo, J. Knits Softee Alpaca and J. Knits Lace-a-Licious.

Our new pattern booklet arrivals include:
  • Interweave Knits Magazine, Fall 2009
  • Vogue Knitting Magazine, Fall 2009
  • Berroco Norah Gaughan, Issue 5, Men, and other new Berroco booklets
  • Jane Ellison, Issue 9
  • Many other patterns from our favorite companies including Debbie Bliss, Sirdar, Louisa Harding, and Elsebeth Lavold
In the coming weeks we are expecting large shipments of new yarns and colors. Stop by to see what's new and get ready for your winter knitting.

We're still closed on Sundays until the weekend after Labor Day, when we'll resume regular hours as we prepare for a new season and new round of fall classes.