What's on your wish list?

If you haven't already done so, stop by the store and fill out a Wish List. Let your friends and loved ones know exactly what you want this year! If you are shopping for a fellow knitter, inquire if they have a wish list as well. You never know what you might find!

Winter Class List 2010

Our new class list for Winter 2010 is now available online and in the store. You can download the class list, register for classes and find out what materials are required for classes ...all online!

Here is just a sample of what we're offering in this packed quarter of classes:

If you're an advanced beginner looking to start sweaters, then the Cherish class is for you! This bolero style long sleeved sweater knits up quickly with bulky yarn. Intermediate knitters looking for a quick knit might enjoy theCropped Turtleneck Sweater class. This short waist pullover has cables and bobbles knit in bulky yarn. Advanced knitters will find the Sasha Skirt class a great challenge and can look forward to a beautiful lace skirt just in time for Spring! We have some new class features this quarter. For all levels, we've added a Color Workshop. Learn how to evaluate colors and put them together for the look you want. We've also addeda Technique Workshop. This one session class will teach you variousways to increase, cast on and bind off. Be prepared for your next pattern or class! For our advanced knitters, we've added a weekday class! Knit aFair Isle Vest in stunning patterns using only 2 colors at a time.

Infinity Scarf by Nonsuch Knits

The new craze at the store is Nonsuch Knits' "Infinity Scarf!" Wear it as a scarf, doubled scarf, or have an instant hood! Quick to knit in bulky yarn -- this project is a breeze. Choose from two stitch patterns...knit it with Misti Alpaca Chunky or Brown Sheep Burly Spun, you choose!

Candy Corn Treat Bags

OK, crocheters! Check out these adorable treat bags! I don't know about you, but candy corn is one of my favorite parts of fall. Every fall I end up buying a bag (or 3) of these little treats...usually about the time the leaves change color and the air starts to "smell" like autumn. Now you can share this delight with your children (without the cavities!) This free pattern is a first for this designer and available on crochetville.org: Candy Corn Treat Bags.

Grade School Anyone?

This creative pattern was inspired by and honors the school tradition of turning your hand outline into a turkey! Knit this colorful hand-turkey and use it almost anywhere. Applique it to a larger piece. This is a free pattern from the designer.

Time to Talk Turkey

As November arrives, many prepare for Thanksgiving. However, not everyone relishes the idea of a large fowl on the table. One creative knitter has developed a turkey for your table, even if you're vegetarian! Knit this Thanksgiving Turkey using the free pattern.




Perhaps your children are not quite in the spirit of the holidays...try making this Turkey Hat for them! Let them gobble around the house in preparation for gobbling up your feast! The fun and ideas are limitless. Be inspired!

Trick or Treat!

Let the holidays inspire you! If you've not yet tried out Ravelry, it's not too late. Ravelry can be a great resource for ideas. I recently found a pumpkin hat pattern...ok several actually. However there is a free pumpkin hat pattern from Knitting On The Net that includes the directions for a leaf! How cute is that?? Perhaps your little one wants to be a dragon this Halloween. There are even patterns for hats with dragon spines on top. A few even have tails! Jean Greenhowe has developed a series of holiday toys that are quick to knit up, like Halloween Ghosties. These patterns are also free!

Alternative Fibers from SWTC

South West Trading Company has developed a full line of alternative fibers. Alternative to what? Wool! If you are allergic to wool, don't like the feel of most wool yarns, or simply want to explore the world of unique fibers, South West Trading Company yarns is a good place to start! a-MAIZ-ing yarn is made from 100% Corn Fiber. Therapi yarn is made from jade & other minerals. The popular gemstone jade is used in developing Bowlder fiber, also called "Jadeite". Bowlder is designed with a honeycomb structure that allows the fiber to be comfortable in all weather, anti-bacterial & resistant to pilling & fuzzing. Therapi absorbs & wicks away moisture from your skin. TOFUtsies yarn is sock yarn made from soysilk and even "chitin" -- material from the shells of crabs and shrimp! We currently have the "Limited Edition Power Stripes" version of TOFUtsies available, while supplies last. Xie is a 100% Bamboo weavers 10/2 weight yarn suitable for laceweight projects.

What unique yarn will you explore today?