Free Sock Pattern!

We've taken delivery of a delicious new sock yarn from Plymouth! It's called Sakkie and it's a blend of super fine merino wool, kid mohair and nylon. It is gorgeous, and while we certainly see a lot of folks using it for shawls, scarves and super lightweight sweaters, let's not forget that it's a beautiful sock yarn!

Any purchase of this yarn (just one skein) will get you a free sock pattern, sized for medium men and women. Online orders will automatically get the electronic download link with their order confirmations, and anyone who purchases the yarn in the shop just needs to ask, and we'll give them a copy of the pattern.

Free ribbed sock pattern with purchase of Plymouth Sakkie yarn

 Enjoy!

Your little black dress needs a new accessory!

People have been coming in to the shop looking for a quick project to jazz up that little black dress in the closet. It's time for holiday parties and we've got the perfect idea to sparkle up that dress! 

This scarf takes just two balls of Plymouth Eros II yarn and is a quick knit on size 10 needles. The ruffles on the ends dress it up and it's perfect for your holiday party. Then after New Year's, wear it with a t-shirt and jeans, or to the office with your blazer. 

One scarf, and lots of opportunities to wear it.

The pattern is free.

Manic-in Monday

Today is the shortest day of the year, which means that tomorrow, we can all rejoice in days that are slowly getting L-O-N-G-E-R!

This week is a holiday week, and our mannequin is celebrating with a bit of sparkle! There's real sparkle in her scarf, and a faux sparkle in her sweater (it's really just black tweed!)

Sweater: Plymouth Encore Tweed (now back in stock after a LONG backorder situation) and brand new pattern, Plymouth #1720.
Scarf: Plymouth Sin City Yarn, 2 balls (free pattern here)
Wristers: Artful Yarns Vineyard - one ball, free pattern on the label (CHEAP project at just $8.95)
Bag: Namaste Laguna Bag in Eggplant

Ideas for baby gifts

I have several friends who are pregnant and due to have their babies soon... a sign that spring is here! The tough part for me, is to decide what to knit for them.


We have several books and patterns to choose from, so it makes the decision even tougher. I love all of the patterns in the book Simply Baby by Debbie Bliss. Most of the patterns in this book are knit with sport or DK weight yarn. This may give me an excuse to finally knit with a few of the new yarns we got in, like the Rowan PureLife Cotton, the Cascade Cotton Rich DK, Berroco Comfort DK, or the so soft Babyboo!


I also have my eye on a few Plymouth Patterns... I've just been helping Jill to add hundreds of patterns to our website. I've been doing lots of data entry on over 100 Plymouth patterns and let's just say I am now very well acquainted with these patterns! During the process, I found several I'd like to make... including the Booties, Sweater, and Hat pattern. Pattern #1121 is a Baby Sweater, Hat, and Blanket which would be a great gift set especially for someone having their first baby (and like all things knitted, can be passed down to the future kiddos too.)

And, since I love color so much, I am immediately drawn to the Adriafil KnitCol Yarn. We just got in more colors that are ideal for babies, and children too. Since the yarn changes color all the time, you never get bored. In fact, you don’t really want to stop knitting, because you want to see how the pattern evolves. I find myself saying, just one more row! Patterns #1213 Baby Cardigan, and #1214 Baby Pullover are super cute and easy to knit with this yarn. So I’m back to my original problem of what to knit. Too many projects and not enough time!