Hi Everyone,

So sorry for not being in contact for so long. I have had alot of pressing things going on. I want to thank you all for the great turn out at the sale. I hope that it gave you a good start on your summer knitting.

I am so pleased with myself . I have been making sweaters for my granddaughters American Girl doll. It was my fault I told her I was making a yellow sweater for someone else and she told me she did not have a yellow sweater and her American Girl didn't either. So here I am now knitting a yellow sweater for the doll. When I get done I'll post a photo.

Socks

I've decided I'm crazy about socks so I must be just plain crazy. On Sunday Chris Hofmann taught a sock class and I helped her. We had a great time. Although someone suggested that we serve wine at the next class. It's not difficult but, 2 socks at once on a circular needle for the first time can be a little daunting to say the least. We'll be finishing up on April 26th. Does anyone have a prayer about knitting? A prayer would probably help or we could try the the wine or better yet the prayer and the wine.

Speaking of socks, we have some new sock yarn. Mountain Colors hand painted sock yarn called Bearfoot. It is a superwash blend of wool, mohair and nylon. Lots of wonderful colors. We also have great sock patterns from Mountain Colors. We received silk sock yarn from Jawoll. Lots of colors. From Tahki we have Maya (this is not sock yarn) in off white, sand and black along with a book with some nice patterns.

Just a reminder. When kniting the helmet liners for the troops remember to use 100% wool. Anything else would not be safe for them.


Don't forget to send the knitting prayers. TTFN

I just couldn't wait to tell you about the new books we have. From Noro, The World of Nature, Vol 25. Great summer knits including several shells, short sleeves, pullovers a cardigan, a bag, and a couple of surprises. From Sublime, book 617, 618, 620-623. We have Debbie Bliss, Eco Fairtrade Collection which includes a tunic, sweaters, a jacket and a great coat. Ella Rae, book 15 contains wonderful throws and baby blankets. From Sidar, we received Tiny Tots Essentials, Dk knits for babies and children and Ooh La La stylish designs for babies an children. They are both Ooh La La. Back by popular demand is Knitting Noro by Jane Ellison. We also have Classic Elite Spring & Summer. We have the new Berroco, Tahki, S.Charles, Filatura Di Crosa and I'm sure I missed some. So stop in and check the books out. TTFN

New Yarn

We have many great new yarns and books in the shop . So before you finish your April budget here's what we have new on our shelves for you. We have Ella Rae Classic Superwash in a multitude of colors. We also have Classic Elite in Silky Alpaca Lace, Summer Set and Pebbles all in great colors. Rowan has sent us Kidsilk Haze, Calmer, and Summer Tweed. We also have Tahki Sierra. Love it!!!! Stacy Charles sent Siam and an organic cotton called Nepal. Almost forgot, we received Berroco Pima Cotton. You said you wanted sock yarn we got you sock yarn and plenty of it. We have at least 15 new colors of Jawoll, including Jawoll Aktion, Jawoll Color,Jawoll Silk and Jawoll Bambus a bamboo and wool blend. We also recieved Berroco Summer Sox and Metallic Sox. I am just completing a pair of socks in Berroco Metallic and they are wonderful. I'll let you know about the new books later. TTFN

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