As I referred to in the previous post, there’s another new knitter on the block.  This is Carol with her Rambling Rows afghan.  Carol and Jan have pushed, encouraged and taunted each other through classes together.  Way to go gals.

We have a couple of knitters that are truley amazing with all they’ve accomplished in the short time they’ve been knitting.  Above is Jan, who learned to knit 5 months ago.  The picture shows her wearing her first hat, a rambling rows afghan and a fair isle sweater she just completed.  Way to go Jan! 

The other new knitter I referred to is Carol.  I will post her picture next week.

The above hat was knit by our friend Lynette. She started by spinning the new Mountain Colors roving.  What a beautiful fall colorway!

I am excited to announce Lynette Eads will be teaching a weaving class at By Hand yarn.  I have to admit I am a bit self serving, as this is something I am interested in learning. 

When:  Sunday, Nov. 8th and 15th 1:00 – 2:30

Cost:  $40.00 includes some supplies

No previous experience necessary.  Call the store to sign up 694-8161

Hard to tell if its “fun” or “work”!

Thanks to Victoria for bringing retreat pictures to last nights single skein.   There will be more random posting of pictures throughout the Fall.

There is sooooo much new Noro in New Colors…. I have decided to mark down some of last years colors in order to clear space for the the new.  So, anyone coming in today and tomorrow is in for a real treat.  There is Kureyon (great for felting) and Iro on the sale shelves.

All you Single Skein Social attenders….its a great time to dig out your hat pattern done in Iro.

Sinlge Skein Projects

 When:  October 11th 2:00 – 5:00

Projects:

Cowl:  16″ circular size 10 needle

Washcolth:  Size 6 needle

Felted Purse:  16″ circular size 11 needle

Hat:  16″ circular size 9 & double point size 9

See you at the social!

Lacey Mitts

 This picture just doesn’t do justice to these wonderful lacey mitts.  The class is next week on Oct. 9th.  I had the opportunity to “test” knit these for Pat and  I love the pattern!  I see these “lace fingerless mitts” in my stash of gifts. 

For those of you that don’t want to wrestle with the double point needles, use this class as an opportunity to try knitting on two circular needles.  Come by the store and take a look and try on these lacey mitts!

The change of seasons bring new yarns, and fresh project ideas.  We have so many new yarns, books and patterns its overwhelming.  I am debating what my next project will be.  It’s between lace wristees and a pair of socks from Cat Bordhi’s new book.

Now, if we get our backorder of Classic Elite yarns, then I may have to do a Tam out of Fresco.

What are some of the fresh new things you all are doing?

Today I took half a day off. When I came into the store there were 24 boxes delivered from UPS today!  Then I checked the store email.  There were numerous UPS shipping confirmations totaling 439 pounds that will be delivered next week.  Somehow we have to find room for it all…..