Each Thursday morning we try to link to a book on www.amazon.com so that you, our wonderful customers, can get the best prices on craft books. We also like to remind you of upcoming weekend events at the shop.

So today, check out our recommendation for these cold winter days/nights. Is there anything cozier than handknit socks? We don’t think so:

And we are excited about this last weekend in January. Not only do we get to show off some of the new stuff at the shop, but we will conclude our SATURDAY KAL with many thanks to PAIGE, who led an enthusiastic group in the knitting of FAIR ISLE and CABLED AFGHAN SQUARES.

On Sunday, we have just TWO SPACES remaining for the SNOWBOARD HAT. Since they are calling for snow this weekend, this quick knit on super chunky yarn may be just the ticket! If you have 16” SIZE 15 needles, bring them along. Your yarn choices are plentiful by combining 2 strands of BULKY YARN. Want to participate? Give us a call at 240.632.9276. We will teach you how to knit in the round if you don’t know how, but please remember that the free weekend programs are NOT substitutes for basic knitting skills. You must know how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off to participate.

And a quick note. Marietta has the weekend off. She will be at the shop today from 11-2 and tomorrow from 11-6. There is NO LEARN TO CROCHET class this weekend.