FO: March 2011

Consider this a teaser...



We'll be doing another afghan in 2011, and here's a sneak peek at March's square.

FO: February 2011

Consider this a teaser...



We'll be doing another afghan in 2011, and here's a sneak peek at February's square.

FO: January 2011

Consider this a teaser...



We'll be doing another afghan in 2011, and here's a sneak peek at January's square.

Just in from Classic Elite!

Continuing with our new spring line of yarns, we just got this shipment in from Classic Elite. Maybe it's the colors, maybe it's all the Easter candy on sale, but this wall just makes me think of Easter Eggs!

Classic Silk is a sport weight 50% cotton, 30% silk, 20% nylon that comes in a 50 g/135 yard ball. It gets approximately 5 sts/inch on a US 6, and retails for $7.95. (Note from Lorena: I may have to make yet another Green Gable in this yarn!)

Sprout is a chunky weight 100% Organic Cotton that comes in a 100 g/109 yard skein. It gets approximately 3.5 sts/inch on a US 10, and retails for $10.95. The tag recommends machine washing gently, partially machine drying on cool temperatures, and laying flat to finish drying - so this will be great for baby blankets!

Summer Sox is a fingering weight 40% cotton, 40% Superwash Wool, 20% nylon that comes in a 50 g/175 yard ball. It gets approximately 7 sts/inch on a US 1-2, and retails for $9.95. This would be a great yarn for people who don't want to knit summer socks out of 100% wool.

Swing by the shop to feel any of this in person, or give us a call (352.338.7222) if you need more information about it!

This just in - Classic Elite Minnow Merino

We got a new yarn in the shop this week, Classic Elite's Minnow Merino. This stuff is unbelievably soft! I almost wish I hadn't just started a pullover in something else, because my fingers really want to work with this yarn.

Minnow Merino is a worsted weight, single ply 100% merino yarn with a micron count as lovely as cashmere. And it’s machine washable!

100% Superwash Merino Wool
50 g/77 yards
4½ sts/inch on #8 needles

Calling the lace knitters...

We have a luscious new lace in (seriously, someone tried to buy all of the purple before we even had it checked in this morning)--



Silky Alpaca Lace

Silky Alpaca Lace is a beautiful blend of fibers, spun into a gossamer yarn that knits into amazing lightweight pieces. Take your favorite lace pattern and using Silky Alpaca Lace, make yourself something that is a masterpieces.
The alpaca gives the yarn warmth, softness and a wonderful halo; the silk adds sheen and additional softness.

70% alpaca, 30% silk
8 1/2 sts/inch on #2
460 yards/50 grams
$9.95/skein

New Classic Elite yarns

The first two of four new yarns (new for us, that is) that we'll be carrying from Classic Elite have come in; they are still in boxes but we are getting everything checked in and these should be on the shelves and on the website by the end of the day on Friday (barring any emergencies and/or alien abductions). Meanwhile, here's a sneak peek:



Alpaca Sox

Treat your feet to exquisite fibers in fabulous colors. The luxurious combination of fibers in Alpaca Sox gives you the resource to create one-of-a-kind socks. From dressy to special everyday, you now have another alternative for hand knit socks. Wrap your feet up in warmth this season!

Description: 60% Alpaca, 20% Merino Wool, 20% Nylon
Handling: handwash cold, dry flat
Gauge: 8 sts/inch on US #2 (2.75 mm) needles
Skein Weight: 100 grams
Skein Yardage: 450



Renaissance

Renaissance is a 100% wool with a very soft hand and a simple twist. It is great to knit, and looks beautiful in cables, openwork stitches and textures.

Product Information
Description: 100% Wool
Handling: handwash cold, dry flat
Gauge: 4.5 sts/inch on #8 needles or 5 sts/inch on #7 needles
Skein Weight: 50 grams
Skein Yardage: 110