This is Labor Day weekend, the official end to the fall season. Summer is our busy time, with seasonal residents and tourists relaxing near our beautiful Crystal Lake. Last night, we had our official good-bye to summer beach fire. The stars were absolutely stunning, the Milky Way was so bright. Got to see a couple of satellites fly by!
The new fall yarns are starting to arrive. New to our shop so far is:
Debbie Bliss Luxury Donegal Tweed, Aran and Bulky weights
Araucania Azapa, a worsted weight alpaca-wool-silk-donegal blend
Ella Rae's Jaspe Wool, a self-striping worsted weight
new colors of Noro Silk Garden and Kureyon
new colors of Opal sock yarn
new colors of Claudia's laceweight silk
Interlacements Spiderweb
Noro's pattern books: Family and World of Nature vol. 24
Debbie Bliss magazine
Debbie Bliss Winter Essentials and Cashmerino Collection
Sirdar's Little Speckled Chicks and Tiny Tots DK
And lots, lots, lots more expected throughout October!
The new class schedule is posted at the website, http://www.theyarnmarket.com/
A big thank-you to everyone for supporting my husband in his campaign for Benzie County Sheriff. On August 5, he won the Republican nomination by a landslide. Now on to the general election on November 4!
For those of you who remember the previous owner of the shop, Jan Isherwood:
Two weeks ago, Jan suffered a major heart attack and lost 60% of her heart. A stent was placed and she feels much better. We're hopeful that she will be able to regain most of the loss through Cardiac Rehab over the next few months. If you would like to drop her a note, e-mail it to me at shop@theyarnmarket.com and I'll deliver it to her personally.
I've been w
orking on some projects for shop models. Completed are the Inside-Outside Scarf, using Noro's Silk Garden, 2 skeins. The pattern is available for free at http://www.knittinguniverse.com/downloadsguniverse.com/downloads. The pattern stitch utilizes a "knit one below" technique and really shows of the beautiful colors of Noro. However, there is a 2 stitch edge border that is quite irregular and wants to curl under. So I would recommend amending the pattern for a 3-5 stitch border and to slip the first stitch of every row.
orking on some projects for shop models. Completed are the Inside-Outside Scarf, using Noro's Silk Garden, 2 skeins. The pattern is available for free at http://www.knittinguniverse.com/downloadsguniverse.com/downloads. The pattern stitch utilizes a "knit one below" technique and really shows of the beautiful colors of Noro. However, there is a 2 stitch edge border that is quite irregular and wants to curl under. So I would recommend amending the pattern for a 3-5 stitch border and to slip the first stitch of every row.
I've also completed a baby sweater that is really adorable. From Sirdar's leaflet no. 1764, this v-neck cardigan has a decorative border and lace stems for flowers.
Don't forget our book nights. In October, we will be beginning the Blossom Street series by Debbie Macomber. While we listen to the books on tape, we will be knitting! A light supper is provided.
Looking forward to seeing each and everyone of you this fall!
