Watch....wait....watch

There be new stuff a-comin'.

Watch for it. There will be pictures.

And that's all I have to say about that.

Happy 2009!

Hopefully everyone had a great holiday break, and are looking forward to 2009 as much as we at Knot Just Yarn are! There are many things planned for the new year, not the least of which are the ReTreat in March and the LYS Tour in May. We only have room for about four more ReTreat participants, so if you're thinking of going on the ReTreat call the shop and get your place reserved before it's too late! Dates are March 20-22, and the location is the Baker Lake Lodge. We have a lot of interesting and fun ideas for this year's ReTreat. Cost is $175 per person, and includes your meals for the weekend. You can also schedule a massage on Saturday, as we are bringing in a licensed massage therapist all day on the 21st - details at the shop.

I tried out a new camera the other day, and got a better image of the Jojoland Melody Superwash:

We have received another order of this yarn, and also have the Swirl Scarf and Shawl pattern The patterns sold out in just a few days, but are now back, along with the most popular colorways. Don't you just love the colors? The photo only shows two, but we brought in all the available colors in this line, and have them all in stock.

Jojoland Melody & Swirl Shawls and Scarves

I took a quick snapshot tonight of our newest yarn addition: Jojoland Melody Superwash. It's a lovely SOFT superwash, 100% merino, in colors that have looooonnng changes, so you get a truly wonderful effect when using just one color -- and on a Fair Isle pattern stranding two different colors is really cool!! It has 220 yards per 50 gram skein, so two skeins will make a great pair of socks. When doing my shop buying, I try to look for sock yarn that contains at least 400 yards per 100 grams, so that way you don't have to worry about having enough...there's nothing as frustrating as knitting a pair of socks and running short of yarn on the last one! That's one of the new Daisy Muir bags in the upper left corner. I have one on my Wish List for Christmas!

Notice the scarf that is draped over the top shelf. It's called the Swirl Scarf, and calls for two to three skeins. The pattern also includes instructions for a stunning shawl, which takes five skeins. We brought in all 12 colors, and I can't wait to get it on my needles! I took a close up shot of the scarf, but my camera skills don't even come close to doing it justice. This is a purple and green combo, which also happens to be one of my favorite colorways in ANY yarn!

Sorry I've been so sporadic about posting to the blog. Connie's promised to help, and if any of you have any tips, tricks or ideas to share I'd welcome guest bloggers with open arms... just send me an e-mail, and we'll talk.

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. I had a nice family dinner on Sunday with my husband, son and grandkids. It was nice to relax after two days of chaos during the annual After-Thanksgiving sale. Don't forget to stop by or call us with your Wish List for the holidays, and remember that we always offer FREE gift wrapping~

Becky

What makes YOU happy?

For some of us, it would be family, friends, money...or...


SOCK YARN!!!!!!!!

Kimberly stopped by and fell in the giant pile of Knot Just Sock Yarn last night. I think the picture pretty much tells the whole story (note the skein on her head!)

Next week, she'll need Therapi. Stay tuned.

Becky

Figheadh Trunk Show

The Figheadh Trunk show is in the shop, but will be going back home to Jen Hagan at Figheadh on Monday...so you still have time to see the actual garments if you stop by the shop between now and Saturday, August 2. Don't miss the Fabulousness that is Figheadh! I can't decide between the Sarah cardigan and the Sherrod pullover - can you help? Or maybe both will have to be in my future. Laura is eyeing the Iian hooded pullover, and there are a couple of darling baby items in the show, too. And did I mention the Aran Wiggles pullover? Or the great sock samples? Oh, and how about the felted bags (in two sizes - both are here to see). Here is
Sarah and Sherrod
What do you think?

Please note that we will be hosting workshops with Jen Hagan of Figheadh the last weekend of September. Details are in the newsletter class list - she's going to be teaching Cableology I and Cabology II on Saturday, September 27 - Cableology III and Finishing are on Sunday, September 28.

This Just In - FLEECE ARTIST & PERL GREY

As if the Handmaiden Sea Silk wasn't enough, along came the Fleece Artist (Handmaiden's sister company) order today!! Here's a peek at the Sea Wool, Blue Face Leicester and and Blue Face Aran kits. Each skein is unique and an absolute work of art - we purchased kits for felted totes and hats (Toto and Betsey), fingerless gloves (Hans), and an adorable baby set (Sea Baby). Here's a peek, brought to you by Fleece Artist and Perl Grey!

That darn squirrel!

He's going to have to go on the South Beach diet...right now he's evidently on the North Shore! Here's a pic of Filbert gorging himself on Calpholon Chocolate Cake last night at knitting group (he wasn't the only one, by the way). It was great --- Handmaiden Sea Silk and 4 ply Cashmere and chocolate, plus lots of good friends and knitting going on. A perfect evening, and a great way to celebrate the first day of Summer!