October, 2017

 
Autumn is one of my favorite seasons. The changing colors, the cooler weather, and of course the potential for many knitting and stitching projects.  After such a hot summer, it's nice to get back into the groove of cool weather knitting.

Isadora Long cowl knit with Trenzar 306 and Grande 503

New to the shop are Trenzar and Amitola Grande yarns by Louisa Harding

Trenzar is a worsted weight yarn:
35% merino, 23% alpaca, 30% linen, 12% alpaca
100gms, 174yds  4.25sts = 1"

306 Damson

308 Captain

309 Lake

310 Storm

311 Natural

Amitola Grande is a chunkyweight yarn:
80% wool, 20% silk  3-3.75sts = 1"
100gms, 273yds

503 Berries

525 Sleepy Hollow

527 Amelia

530 Gothic

Basketweave Cowl by Louisa Harding

This cowl is knit with one ball each of Trenzar
col. 310, 301, and 311

Knit with one ball of Louisa Harding Pittura Yarn

609 Birth of Venus

610 Starry Night

See more Pittura colors here:
Catalogue/Knitting/Yarns/Louisa-Harding.aspx

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NEW NEEDLES

LYKKE Driftwood Wooden Needles

Made of strong birchwood, these needles are easy on the hands and eyes.  These are a lightweight needle with a smooth finish.


Double Point Set 6 inch
5 needles each size US0, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, and 5
 


Circlular Interchangeable Set
nine pairs of needle tips
US 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 10.5.  Comes with 2-16" cords, 1-20" cords, and 1-24" cord, 2 connectors, 4 keys, and 8 stoppers.



Circlular Interchangeable Set
12 pairs of needle tips
US 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10.5, 11, 13, 15,and 17
comes with 2-24" cords, 2-32" cords, and 1-40" cord, 2 connectors, 4 keys, and 8 stoppers.

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NEEDLEWORK
Plum Street Samplers


The Adams Family

Stitched on Linen using overdyed threads.
Design size: 144 x 73 (9" x 4.5" on 32ct)
Chart: $14.95



French Woolens

Stitched on Linen using Gentle Art Sampler threads.
Design size: 88 x 110 (5.5" x 6.9" on 32ct)
Chart: $12.95



Harvest Delivery

Stitched on 32 ct. linen using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler Threads.
Design size: 157 x 70 (9.8" x 4.4")
Chart: $12.95



Deer Friends

Stitched on linen using Classic Colorworks threads
Design size: 127 x 66 (7.9" x 4")
Chart: $14.95

Lil and I taking in the final warm days
before the cooler Autumn weather