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cozy child’s poncho

Kryss made this comfy cozy poncho for a special 6 year old. The pattern is by Mac&Me and the yarn is Misti's Chunky Alpaca (the pretty purple crocheted edge is Misti's Chunky Handpaint).

It's so soft and warm… I want one.

Posted October 30th, 2008 in new stuff, past

fab fall scarf

Yet another lovely creation by Angela. She knit this scarf with her favorites — Be Sweet's Boucle and Ozark Handspun's wool & mohair mix. Doesn't it just scream autumn?

Posted October 28th, 2008 in new stuff, past

The pattern is Kate Gilbert's Wisteria from Twist Collective. It took 5 skeins of Malabrigo worsted. Our photo shows more shadowing than the actual sweater. (polar morn is the gorgeous color Sally chose) Love it!

Posted October 27th, 2008 in new stuff, past

impressive customer project

Look at this great sweater Julia brought in to show us. The pattern from Knitty.com is called Tempest. Julia chose Dream In Color's Smooshy Sock Yarn (colors: good luck jade and november muse). Doesn't it look fantastic?!

Posted October 6th, 2008 in new stuff, past

luscious

We're drooling over this beaded mohair with sequins and accompanying silk from Art Yarns.

Posted September 4th, 2008 in new stuff, past

malabrigo book one is here!

It's here… and it's great!

Posted August 14th, 2008 in new stuff, past

2 day summer sale

We'll be offering a 20% discount on yarn and needles

during the Wicker Park & Bucktown Sidewalk Sale

Saturday July 26th from 11-6

and

Sunday July 27th from 12-5

Hope to see you this weekend.

And if you know anyone who has always wanted to learn how to knit,

bring them by for a quick FREE lesson under our sidewalk tent

Saturday July 26th from 11-5

Posted July 22nd, 2008 in announcements, events, past

such a cute cropped cardigan

This pattern by Blue Sky Alpacas calls for sport weight alpaca doubled. Instead Bree used a single strand of Malabrigo worsted (3 skeins of hollyhock) and it turned out great! We love it.

For just $42 you can purchase the yarn and the pattern, and get started. We have lots of great colors of Malabrigo to choose from.

Posted July 14th, 2008 in new stuff, past

soak wash for your special knits

We just received SOAK, a line of washing care you'll love.

If you haven't already tried it… stop in for a free sample.

Be sure and check out Soak's great labels too.

Each pack includes 12 care labels with 4 fun phrases ( Hand knit with love / Look what I made for you / Don't lose me / I made this ). Plus there are guidelines to help you easily sew them to your finished gift.

Posted June 22nd, 2008 in past

MMMMMMmmmm!… malabrigo silky merino

We've anxiously awaited Malabrigo's Silky Merino – and it doesn't disappoint.

So silky! Such beautiful colors! Come see for yourself.

A sumptuous blend of 51% silk and 49% merino wool… here's a photo of what we have now (more is on the way).

Posted May 31st, 2008 in announcements, new stuff, past

The shop occasionally hosts special events, book signings, trunk shows, and sales. Private events can also be arranged at the shop by request.

Perhaps you'd like to have a birthday party centered around a knitting lesson. Or a baby shower during which everyone learns to knit a square for a baby blanket. Or a corporate networking event that features knitting instruction. Or a book club that encourages participants to knit while discussing the book. Nina: a well-knit shop is available for these and other special events.