OK, we are expecting some nasty weather this weekend, so what better time to join us in the Salon on Sunday to knit CABLED HAND WARMERS? Knitting knowledge of using double pointed needles will be most helpful; if you have never used them before, you may want to get some ahead of time and practice! The amazing MARIETTA will be leading the program, and the handwarmers are just adorable. We made our sample out of DEBBIE BLISS CASHMERE (three skeins are needed), and there are some other yarn choices as well. If you have size 6 DPNS, bring them along. We are running low and may have you use size 7s, which will work just as well.

As always, the program is free of charge and will run from 2-4 PM. You can make these beauties up in a few hours/hand, so they make great CHRISHANUKWANZAA gifts!!

Two more entries in the store today: restocks of the GORGEOUS Cherry Tree Hill Handpainted SUPERSOCK yarn. Beautiful colors, washable merino, great yardage....what else could you ask for in a yarn? And to complement those tootsies, check out the new BEST OF KNITTERS JACKETS. It is a terrific book filled with casual, office and dressy jackets (and the occasional shell). And of course, it has wonderful instructions, thanks to the folks who give us KNITTERS magazine!

Javier came in with a full cart today. And what goodies!!!! New colors of NORO SILVER THAW, a kind of lighter weight Kochoron with the stunning Noro colors. KNITASHA, our lovely mannequin, is modeling a sweater from the yarn, so check it out! Some great patterns, too, in the NORO 20 book which we received as well.

And for those of you who love the feel of Alpaca (and who doesn't?) we have 10 colors of CASCADE YARNS CHUNKY BABY ALPACA. The great thing about alpaca is that it provides a quick knit yet never feels heavy because of the yarn's loft.

And from the fabulous Ms. BLISS, her new SIMPLY BABIES. We are sitting down with the book right now to find a pattern for our friend Sarah's bundle of joy, expected this coming February!

We fell in love with this yarn last summer when we visited Patricia's lovely shop in London, and we are so proud to be one of a handful of stores in the U.S. that carries it. If you have never knit with 100% lambswool, you are in for a treat. The yarn is just yummy, and the color range is exquisite. One 50 gram ball of DK Weight yarn has a generous 170 yards! After a minor glitch in pricing (we thought the yarn was priced at 10 balls/kilo when in fact it was 20---far more reasonable!!!), we have shelved this yarn and it is ready for knitting. OK, we already took a bag of the yellow to do one of Fiona Ellis' cable designs. So hurry in.....

And a late delivery from Javier the UPS Guy: 6 new colors of ROWAN FELTED TWEED as well as new pattern books for RYC ALPACA DK, SILK WOOL, CASHSOFT ARAN, and CASHSOFT DK. We confess. We peeked. Have you seen those cabled knit handbags in the latest Nordstrom's Catalog? Well, you can knit one!!!

Join us today as we learn LACE KNITTING! We are going to demonstrate the FEATHER AND FAN pattern and get everyone going on a scarf, shawl, or blanket! Bring a skein of yarn, needles one or two sizes above gauge, and some markers if you have them! Free of charge--2-4 PM.

Are at the shop and should be up on the website in a few days. So stop by to get the earliest information about our Beginning, Advanced Beginners, and Safari classes, as well as new additions: Two Socks on Circs, Advanced Crochet, Crochet for Knitters, Fair Isle Cozies, Design Your Own Blanket, and Mosaic Hat. Lots of fun stuff this fall!! And when you sign up for multiple classes, you get a 10% discount after the first, or most expensive one!

And join us this Sunday in the Salon. Has Lace Knitting intrigued but terrified you? We will teach you how to knit the FEATHER AND FAN Lace pattern, which will give you all the skills you will ever need for lace. And we'll even get you started on a scarf, shawl, or baby blanket! 2-4 PM. And the program is free of charge.

Are here. And they're fabulous. And in very limited quantities; just three of each. They come in Rosewood and Ebony, in 26 and 32" lengths. And they will look just beautiful in the SOPHIA and UMBRIA baskets we also received from LANTERN MOON. Treat yourself. Who deserves it more than you?????

The much-anticipated MARILYN pattern is here! This gorgeous Aran Cardigan was the hit of the afternoon. And do we have wonderful yarns for it! Don't forget your coupon......

We spent quite a bit of time yesterday bagging up some summer yarns for deep discounts. We have bags of GREEN MOUNTAIN SPINNERY COTTON COMFORT, ELSEBETH LAVOLD CABLED COTTON, SKACEL PORTOFINO, NORO HANA SILK, FILATURA ZARA and others at 30-50% OFF!!!! In additions, we have navy HARRIS TWEED CHUNKY (enough to make a great sweater), LOUISA HARDING ANGORA, and SOCK YARN on sale!!! Prices are marked on the bags. Great buys for our great customers.

And please remember that we are CLOSED tomorrow, Sunday August 20, for a special presentation. Thanks for your cooperation.

So we have it! For all those color knitting projects, we have the EZ BOBS in stock in all three sizes. These are THE best bobbins on the market-they hold a ton of yarn, the yarn feeds through the bobbins beautifully, and the yarn doesn't slip. Whether you need a little bit of yarn or a ton for big intarsia projects, we have the size bobbin for you.

And with the bobbins came the rest of our notions. We are now fully stocked with ROW COUNTERS, POINT PROTECTORS, and SCISSORS among other items. No matter what you need to complete those projects, we probably have it!