February, 2014
Happy Valentines! Don't forget about our annual Valentine's Day Sale on Sunday, February 16th from Noon - 5:00pm. Come in for some cookies and chocolate and check out the great deals. We will have most stock on sale 20% off, with special sales throughout the store. All sale yarn priced from 20% -50% off will all be 50% off the original retail price that day. Hope to see you there!
Introducing Ayllu by Misti Alpaca
A great new overdyed alpaca yarn in an aran weight. So soft to the touch, the gauge of this yarn is 3.5sts per inch. Size 9US needles, 120 yards (111 meters) per 100g.
This classic cowl has 3 variations and takes 2-3 hanks of the Ayllu yarn. The pattern can be found here: http://www.mistialpaca.com/media/downloads/patterns/1231_Classic_Cowl_web_.pdf
This Ridges Scarf and Hat set also uses the Ayllu yarn. Find the pattern here:
www.mistialpaca.com/media/downloads/patterns/1233_RidgesScarf_HatSet.pdf
New colorways of Misti's Pima Silk Hand Paint yarn have arrived. This 83% Pima Cotton, 17% Silk will change your mind about cotton! Beautifully soft when knitted up and the DK weight gives you so many options for some beautiful projects. DK 5.5 to 6sts per inch, US4 to US6 needle, 327yds per 100g.
This Triangle Drop Stitch Scarf uses only 1 hank and the pattern can be found here:
www.mistialpaca.com/media/downloads/patterns/2043_Triangle_drop_stitch_shawl_WEB_1.pdf
This Southwest Scarf is also knitted with the Pima Silk Hand Paint yarn. You can find the pattern here:
www.mistialpaca.com/media/downloads/patterns/2044_Southwest_Scarf_pattern.pdf
Tadasana Yoga Socks, find the pattern here:
www.mistialpaca.com/media/downloads/patterns/2055_Tadasana_yoga_socks_WEB.pdf
Chateau Cabled Mitts
It is still a little chilly outside, have you tried the new Classic Elite Chateau yarn? Same as Classic Elite Chalet but in 8 colors. Here is the pattern for the mitts:
www.classiceliteyarns.com/WebLetter/326/CEY-ChateauMittens.pdf
Find more patterns for this luxurious bulky alpaca and bamboo yarn in the new book "Portraits". This gorgeous book features accessories and quick to knit and easy to wear sweaters.
Finally arrived are the Namaste "Build Your Own Binder" accessories. A great way to store your needles and notions in the most stylish way!
Stitchery
The Drawn Thread has released two new needlework charts for Winter:
Winter Garden
Winter Jumble
A Little Love by The Drawn Thread
Be My Valentine by The Drawn Thread
Love Scissors Tag by The Drawn Thread
A new round of classes are underway, and this super cute baby cardigan class starts March 22
Find the complete class listing here:
about-us-(1)/Classes.aspx
Buttons
We have some very cool new buttons in the store. Don't these just remind you of Kaffe Fassett, or Klimt artwork?
Other styles of these little works of art in store.
Keeping warm on a winter day
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To January, 2014