Knitorious - Fall 2006

It’s that time of year again when it seems good to have some routine back in my life. Summer goes by faster each year. With fall comes the Sheep & Wool Show (the shop will be closed Saturday, October 21). It is always a great source of inspiration and fun (a single place with a seemingly infinite amount of fiber & yarn PLUS a sign that advertises coffee & chocolate – what more could I ask for?)

I’ve really done it this time. I don’t think I can add any more cubes to the shop (I bet I can still squeeze in some additional yarn, though). The shop is flowing with new yarns from Louisa Harding (and books), Online, Plymouth, Mondial, & Classic Elite. Chunky Alpaca from Elsebeth Lavold, Raggi sock yarn from Swedish Yarns, & so much mohair. There are still a few more new yarns to arrive – so keep checking back.

A huge thank you to everyone that made the 2006 Yarn Cruise a success!! We had a great time – check the website for some photos. A special thank you to JoAnne, from the Plymouth Yarn Company. The 2007 Cruise is already in the planning stages. (Start thinking about the knitted or crocheted garment/accessory you will be wearing next year). A big thank you to all those that contributed a square for the afghans. (YES – there are probably enough for 2 afghans!) Squares keep appearing – I will keep you apprised of the progress. Also, mittens & hats have been arriving, too. I will keep you posted as to their distribution. Baby hats & blankets for the hospital also keep appearing!! Those are ALWAYS much appreciated. Knitters & crocheters are wonderfully generous people.

The website is a work in progress – Robin is doing a wonderful job. The current project, the Island Cotton Sweater Knit Along as well as the Sampler Scarf message boards will be up and running for the start of each project. I also plan to have more pictures of upcoming class projects for viewing on the website. An apology to those whose emailed me through the website & got NO or a delayed response. It IS working now.

Stop by and check out the new arrivals. Bring your project to a Sit & Knit. Join our book club.
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Happy Knitting & Crocheting,

Miss Allen’s Knitting Compendium
Fuzzy-Wuzzy Love

Most of those who know me know about my obsession for mohair. And why not? To me, mohair is the perfect yarn: soft, light, warm, with the glowing perfection of saturated color as the final touch. Mohair fiber and the way it’s spun – the yarn is composed of a core strand with the mohair spun into/around it -- is what gives mohair yarns their “fluff factor” and keeps them lofty during knitting. But this technical detail doesn’t figure into my fuzzy-wuzzy love: Like most knitters, it’s the way yarn FEELS that matters to me, and mohair is the ultimate “feels yummy!!” for me.

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Miss Allen’s Knitting Compendium Fuzzy-Wuzzy Love

Miss Allen’s Knitting Compendium
Fuzzy-Wuzzy Love