Inside the Studio, Outside the Box

Try a new yarn, get a new pattern

Have you really looked at Sweet Pea by Queensland? It is a uniquely textured worsted yarn that is 100% cotton and comes in kettle-dyed or hand painted colors.

The hand on it is soft and because of the texture it has is doesn’t seem to have the tendency to grow like many cottons do. After playing with it last week, I was able to come
up with a cowl pattern that only requires a single skein.

It’s a perfect quick knit project for Holiday gift-giving! Since its cotton, you don’t have to worry if the recipient is allergic to anything. At $17-18 a skein, it’s the perfect
price point for a gift.

Stop in and pick up a skein or two between now and November 15th and get the Half-Wit Cowl pattern for free!

Saturday is the day!

We are turning 3 years old! Come celebrate with us and enjoy 30% off all in-stock yarn, including clearance yarn all day Saturday!

 

30% off Yarn

One day only.

Saturday June 1st

10:00am- 5:00pm

 

Hope to see you there! Questions? Want the details and fine print? Check it out here.

The beginning of a beautiful relationship

Weaving is something that I have been interested in for some time. I got the chance to learn a little about it at TNNA and purchase a "class size" loom. I finally sat down to try out my loom and I have to tell you that I am totally hooked! Obviously, I am still a novice, but I really like it so far.

It took me a little while to get it warped. I watched a couple of YouTube videos and followed a manual.

Now I am on to the weft.

I am really enjoying myself...

I am hoping to have this done by Happy Hour so you can check it out for yourself. 

 

I love it when collaberation works

If you are a magazine nut like I am, than you have no doubt seen this:

 

The inspiration for this:

I am so lucky to have such a crafty and creative team! After seeing the above mag cover I wanted to make a yarn ball wreath for the Studio. By the time I had gone to the store and bought the craft supplies needed I realized that my inspiration was bigger than my stamina still. So I did what I could - sat on my butt and covered styrofoam balls with yarn from my stash. The next day, I presented Yuko with the raw materials and told her what I was thinking. Her is lit up as she pushed up her sleeves and went to town!

Isn't it beautiful? Thanks Yuko, you are a crafting rock star!

I just couldn't resist

Ever since we got this yarn in the colors and textures have taunted me from the New Arrivals shelf. I tried to ignore them (I have plenty of projects, not to mention I just started a new project)...but I just couldn't resist.

I just have to finish binding off and weave in tails and it will be ready to show off tonight. Hope to see you at Happy Hour!

~A

I just love this new yarn!

Last week we received Tumble from Rowan and I just cannot wait to make something quick and cute with it! Have you seen it yet? It's soft and big which means is fast project that anyone will love. I really like the fact that Rowan brought the yarn out in bright and saturated colors, not dull and neutral. It will make for a great statement piece to punch up your wardrobe during those gray and dreary days (I can hope for weather, can't I?).

The pattern booklet is hard to resist too!

We're gathering our nuts

What does that have to do with yarn and knitting, you ask. Well, my husband and I were discussing inventory levels and how they were dramtically rising right now and I explained to him that I need to have it now, so there was plenty for you to make all that you wanted to make this fall and winter. His respose: "so you're gathering your nuts for the winter."

Yes, dear we're gathering out nuts:

So, tell us which of these are your favorite. Leave us a comment, we'd love to hear from you.

~A

 

Making' changes again

Now that we've been in our new diggs for a bit, it was time to do a little tweaking of the space. Any of you that have been coming to the Studio for a while know that I do really enjoy this, hehe. Thanks to some "inspiration" from Leslie and Sharon we have expanded the main room to include out storage agree. This gives us more room to, you guessed it; bring in even more yarn for you to choose from!

What do you think?

This is still a work in progress, with a few more changes to come, but for now we hope you think it's an improvement.

You can see even more pics of the Studio on our new Flikr account, here.

Please let me know what you think, I would love to here from you!

~A

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A quick pictoral of what's come in

 

Are you ready to save some money?

All yarn is on sale for 20% off! Now is the time for you to stock up on your favorites and try something new. Hurry in for the best selection!! Sale ends Sunday at 5pm.

See you soon,

~A