DIY: Not just for yarn!
| May 17, 2013 | Posted by Lindsey under productivity |
Whenever I am hiring at the shop, I have a pretty specific set of questions that I ask candidates to answer for me in their cover letter, to even be considered for an interview. My favorite of these is, “What does DIY mean to you?” This question beckons a wide variety of answers — some…
Featured Yarn :: Baldr
| May 17, 2013 | featured yarn |
Baldr Nearly identical shades of bamboo, merino wool, and cotton are blended together in this soft, drapey sport weight yarn. Fiber Content: 46 bamboo / 39 merino / 15 cotton Yardage: 500 yards Yarn Weight: Sock/Fingering Weight Wraps Per Inch: 12 WPI Amount on Cone: 8 oz. Care: Machine wash / dry OK Knitting Pattern Suggestion: Garter Yoke Baby Cardi Crochet Pattern…
Featured Pattern :: Little Colonnade
| May 16, 2013 | patterns |
Another new pattern that we’re carrying in the shop! Come on in and we’ll get you all set with the right yarn for the project. This week… Designed by Stephen West, and available in the shop!
Featured Yarn :: Wodan
| May 15, 2013 | featured yarn |
Wodan Silvery grey bamboo and a dark grey wool-nylon are paired in this neutral, versatile yarn — it’s got drape, some elasticity, subtle color depth, a wonderful sheen, and will match just about anything you put on! Fiber Content: 59 bamboo / 41 wool-nylon Yardage: 420 yards Yarn Weight: Sport Wraps Per Inch: 15 WPI Amount on Cone: 5.5 oz. Care: Machine…
WIP Roundup
| May 10, 2013 | WIP |
This is the time of year where a lot of fair-weathered knitters stow their needles for the summer, deciding that it’s too hot to knit, or too busy, or too inconvenient. I, on the other hand, have found myself knitting more in these past few weeks than I have in a long time. All of…
Featured Yarn :: Vidar
| May 10, 2013 | Posted by Lindsey under featured yarn |
Vidar Bamboo chenille is the dominant fiber in this blend — soft and fluffy but still with that bamboo heaviness — studded with dark brown and gold metallic, this yarn would make a wonderfully cozy blanket! Fiber Content: 58 bamboo / 42 poly-cotton-lurex Yardage: 217 yards Yarn Weight: Bulky Wraps Per Inch: 7 WPI Amount on Cone: 8 oz. Care: Machine…
Featured Pattern :: Lacy Knitted Sleeves
| May 9, 2013 | Posted by Lindsey under patterns |
Another new pattern that we’re carrying in the shop! Come on in and we’ll get you all set with the right yarn for the project. This week… Designed by KIS Designs, and available in the shop!
Featured Yarn :: Asagard
| May 8, 2013 | Posted by Lindsey under featured yarn |
Asagard Denim blue bamboo and a thin strand of variegated cotton make this lightweight, soft, and machine-washable sport weight yarn. Fiber Content: 51 bamboo / 49 cotton Yardage: 405 yards Yarn Weight: Sport Wraps Per Inch: 15 WPI Amount on Cone: 6 oz. Care: Machine wash / dry OK Knitting Pattern Suggestion: Toujours Crochet Pattern Suggestion: I Promise You Pineapples Also available in…
May Knit & Crochet Night
| May 6, 2013 | Posted by Lindsey under events |
That’s right, this coming Wednesday is the next Knit & Crochet Night here at Yarnia! Bring your patterns, projects, ideas, questions, and meet some other crafty peeps in the neighborhood! Swing on by after work and we’ll make a night of it. We’ll be here knitting from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and will have tea, wine,…
Spring Gleaning Contest
| May 3, 2013 | Posted by Lindsey under contest |
No, we’re not asking you to clean out your closet for this one! However, it may require you to do a little searching through your Ravelry notebook, project journal, or knitting blog and dig up some of those Finished Objects you’ve cranked out over the past year or two. We’re searching for some new…
