Saturday, August 29, 2009

More fall arrivals and a Monday KAL

A bit of a cold spell has us all thinking about knitting for the colder months. This week we received a variety of new yarns, patterns and colorways.

We have also been preparing a fall/winter class list which we will post here on our blog and on our web site in the classes section when it is finalized.

In addition to classes, our very own Paula is hosting an experimental knitting group on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 6:00 to 8:00 here at the store. Unlike classes, you do not need to sign up. It costs $10 to drop by with your project, knit with the group, and get help with the occasional problem. If you plan on attending, please let us know so we can ensure there is enough space for everyone.

If you do not have a current project, Paula and a few others will be doing a KAL (knit-a-long) with the Central Park Hoodie from Interweave. The pattern is written for many different sizes and knits to 4.5 sts/1". Please note that you will need to purchase the pattern online from Interweave.

New arrivals this week include:
  • Portland Tweed by Classic Elite: 50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose; 4.5 sts/1", US #7 needle; 120 yards
  • Rustic Wool DK by Queensland Collection: 100% wool; 5.5 sts/1", US #6; 131 yards; superwash
  • Kathmandu Aran by Queensland Collection: 85% Merino wool, 10% silk, 5% cashmere; 4.5 sts/1", US #8; 104 yards
  • Grace Hand-dyed by Louisa Harding: 50% Merino, 50% silk; 5.5 sts/1", US #6; 110 yards
  • Colora by Lang Yarns: 55% wool, 45% acrylic; 3.5 sts/1", US #8-10; 137 yards, machine washable
  • Filz-Wolle by On Line: 100% wool; 2.5 sts/1", US #13, 55 yards

In addition to these new yarns, we also have new colors of Ariosa, Baby Llama, Bearfoot, Inca Alpaca, Lush, Silky Wool, Socos, Tinkerbell and Wool Bam Boo.

New patterns this week include a large selection of Fall '09 booklets from Classic Elite and the new Debbie Bliss Magazine. We also received errata for the Made in Brooklyn booklet.

As the days get cooler we expect more new fall arrivals. Once again, please check back as we will announce fall classes soon and let us know if you plan on dropping by for Paula's Monday group.