Ysolda Teague's Little Red In The City!

From innovative designer Ysolda Teague comes Little Red in the City. Months, or in the case of one sweater, years, in the making it’s now here. Part pattern collection, part resource book Ysolda shares all of her tips for creating successful sweaters that perfectly fit your body.

You can order the beautiful print version which comes with a convenient digital back up so you can print just what you need to work from and access your patterns anywhere.

Happy Fitted  Knitting!

Regards,

Karen

OPYF

c2knits Pattern Restock - Introducing Ruby And Jemma!

Teo new patterns have arrived from c2knits, Jemma and Ruby.  Both are adorable, I don't know how you are going to be able to choose which one to make!  Maybe both?

I have also restock the patterns that have sold out.  Back in stock are Abigal, Chloe, Lexi, Magnolia, Moxie and Sedona.

Happy Knitting!
Regards,
Karen
OPYF

Artesano Aran New Colors Now In Stock!

I probably say this about a lot of yarns, but this one is one of my favorites to work with.  Artesano Aran is a blend of 50% Alpaca and 50% wool.  It knits up beautifully and is also good for use in felting projects.  Artesano just released some new colors and I added a few of these in along with restocking some of the favorite colors that I already carry in the shop.

Happy Knitting!

Regards,

Karen

OPY

Deep Teal

Violet

Ochre

Royal Blue

Black

Noni Bling Pattern Now In Stock!

For anyone who would like to add a lovely felted accent to any project, please consider Noni's Bling pattern. This flower looks lovely added to a purse or as a table side accent.  It is perfect for dressing up a sweater, hat or handbag.  Which yarn to choose for this?  Why Shepherd's Wool, of course!

Happy Knitting!

Regards,

Karen

OPYF

OPYF Office Helper Update

Just a note to catch you up on the furry assistants at the office.  Here is the gang waiting on the other side of the human gate for me to come put in the morning from the bedroom side of the house.  They are all so sweet and loving.  They are a great help in the office as long as I don't leave anything on the floor.  

Regards,

Karen

OPYF

Knitting Ella Again And Other News

I have just about finished my first Ella coat from the Noni Ella Reinvented KAL.  So what is a girl to do when a project is almost done?  Why, knit it again!  This time I am using Shepherd's Wool in garnet, antique rose and pansy.  I'll share some photos soon, but right now, it is in the works.

I joined the Natural Dye Studio's 3 month club of mini skeins.  Here is my January shipment.  Now I have to come up for a project for these skeins.

A few more skeins of Shaefer have arrived.  I'll take pictures soon and load them up for your viewing pleasure.

Happy Knitting!

Regards,

Karen

OPYF

Lacey Lamb From Jade Sapphire Now In Stock!

It was so hard to pick just a few colors to add in of Jade Sapphire's Lacey Lamb.  But, I can't have everything.  I will build up the colors as we go along here.  And did I say, this is a machine washable lace!

Lacey Lamb is a lace knitter's dream, this 100% extrafine lambswool yarn is used in 5 garments in Victorian Lace Today by Jane Sowerby. 
825 yards (754 Meters)/60 grams (3.12 ounces) per skein
Gauge: 8.0 sts = 1 inch
Needle size: US 1 - 2.25 mm

Happy Knitting!

Regards,

Karen

OPYF

Jade Sapphire 2 Ply Cashmere Now Available!

Yummy, yummy Jade Sapphire 2-Ply 100% Cashmere from Inner Mongolia now in stock.  Need I say more?

Happy Knitting!

Regards,

Karen

OPYF

TNNA Swag

Well, of course there was a little swag on the show floor.  Berroco yarns had us knit with some Lantern Moon knitting needles and we were allowed to pick a drink cup of our choice.

Then there were all the book signings!  That was so much fun.  TThe book signing were broken up into Saturday, Sunday and Monday.  Below is Saturday's haul.

Sunday's haul.

More from Sunday, yes I met ALL of these artists.  Can anyone say Ysolda Teague?

Non-book swag, lots of buttons.

Another book signing.

Lots of magazines.

Ella Rae stash.  I've been using the super bulky to teach with.

Ella Rae worsted.

Fiber samples.

More magazines.

Thank you Susan Gibbs from Juniper Moon for this lovely swag!  Can't wait to knit with it.

More magazines again, sorry to be so repetitive, but I figured since I can't take you to the show with me I had to bring the show to you!

Ysolda Teague bookmarks.  The book is due in a couple of weeks.

Author of Weaving Made Easy- Liz Gipson.  I wish I had my book with me, but Liz did sign a SWG pamphlet which I will keep in my copy of this book.

More....

Melisa Leapman and I at her book signing.

Hand painted roving samples from Mountain Colors.  Due in soon!

Swag bags from o-wool.  o-wool Balance yarn due in soon.

More...

Hand painted Red Barn Llama Sparkle yarn, due in soon.

.......

More swag.

Learning to Swing Knit and more goodies

OK, I'm finished now!

Regards,

Karen

OPYF