Tennessee Yarn store ~ The Knaughty Knitter

We are open now

It is very good to finally be back open. We are working on enhancing the class schedule for the summer and more of that will be on the classes page in the next few days.  And did you know we are now open 7 days a week?  Yup that's right, no more pulling up on Wednesday just to remember as you get to the door that we are closed.  See you all soon.

TNNA was this weekend

The National Needlework Association does retailer shows, this one was in Nashville.  So even though it is mostly crossstitch, who could pass it up since it was so close?....I scored some ruffle yarn that should be here in the next ten days or so.  It is not quite the same as the other, but is the stuff with the bigger holes every one is craving.  But the other part was that several really cool accesories are here,  Little silk yarn boxes, very cool stitch markers and beautiful brocade cases to hold them, more tape measures, and many, many baskets.  The baskets are some of my favorites - from Ghana, colorful and fair trade too.  There are adorable little ones for your sock project and bigger ones too.  I like the weird shapes they come in when shipped, but if you want symmetrical just get it wet and shape it how you like!

Oh and Hiya Hiya needle sets (that blue thing sitting in the little basket)...I got one to try out and you can too.  There is one here at the store with knitting to try out.  They come in sort of mini sets - mine is size 2 to 8 shorts, sharp tips.  They have short or long  needles so there are also 16" cords for the short needles.  No one else does the short cords so you could do hats on them and no one else has sets with the smaller size needles.  You can get them in larger sizes too.  I'm a convert.  They seem to be a better design than either the addi clicks or the knit picks interchangebles.  There are more fabulous surprises on the way too.  It was a great show, I think Karen had fun too.  Come see the new stuff!

Things

I've been feeling horrid for about 10 days now  and just figured out this morning that it was a meat substitute product I had been eating.  Quorn products are not safe to eat for some folks - and though there should be, there is not adequate warning on the label.  Okay, I still have allergies working on me but this stuff is awful (tastes pretty good, just not safe to eat).  If you are eating it and wondering why you are nauseated and more - this could be why.  Seriously, yesterday I just wanted to die, it hurt a lot.   Just want to put the warning out there.

I have ordered more ruffly yarn - This time some Flora from Rozetti and Berroco's Lacey.  It should be here by next week.

The next Knitting 101 class starts March 1st.....Socks class starts on Feb 6th.  This time we'll be doing a cuff down sock with the whole heel flap thing. 

Okay, I had more but I am still a little fuzzy and recovering from that Quorn stuff.

So here's the sparkley stuff

The star is blocking...I think it will need some starch though.  The other thing is to go over a glass ball as an ornament.....it's gonna be pretty and it'll sparkle.

THERE ARE TWO MORE COLORS OF TRIANA IN!  just thought you might want to know...

Around the store I have a couple of photos I've taken recently....You can use the colors and textures to inspire your knitting.  Here are a couple more....  the first one is off the back porch at the store last week

Wouldn't a grey, brown and green shawl or scarf with fluffy bits of mohair be nice?

No learning group this week.  we'll resume at the beginning of the year if folks indicate an interest.

And there is new sparkley yarn - Gold Rush - that is completely good for ornaments.  I will be making some this evening for samples and it comes in Red, Green, Silver & Gold.   Oh boy, I get to play with beads too.

This is the coral reef scene that was done by the Shelbyville Fiber Guild .  They brought the whole thing to the Fiber in the Boro!  It is awesome and amazing.  They also did the fleece to shawl demonstration.  Thank you!

I didn't take any pictures, Doyle took a couple though

This was the spinning group.

 

Red Bear has a new friend

She's crocheted but he doesn't mind.  He's always gone for critters that are a bit different.  She's soft (alpaca & wool) and warm and that is all he can ask for.....

Here was the picture he saw of her before they met....She's pretty cute he thought...

And here is a picture of the beginnings of my scrap shawl.  The class for this is Saturday Nov 5th.

I am busy working on getting ready for Saturday, so if I seem like a crazy person when you come in....I am.  There will not be group on Friday night.  See you all at Fiber in the Boro.

Tonight is Learning Group

Monday evenings from 4-6 is Learning Group.  Bring that project you need help on or the technique you want to learn and we'll work on it in group so everyone can learn along with you and you can get inspired to try new things.

I have finally figured out a clue about October's Secret Scarf....Double trouble means double the fun.

And for this week's Blog Reader's Special.....Today and Tomorrow only Mohair (Over 39%) yarn is 20% off.  Tell me you read it on the blog and get yor discount.

And those of you participating in Secret Scarf tomorrow....bring stitch markers, #5 or 6 24" circular needles, a crochet hook (size B to F will work)

Some of the classes at Fiber in the Boro are filling up, if you were thinking of taking one, don't wait til the last minute.  Do It Now!

I found out about this last week and when Lisa went she said it was a blast.  Every 2nd & 3rd Wednesday from February through May there's a "Needle Arts Come & Go" at the Sam Davis Home.  It is an all day thing - 9 - 4.  I am hoping to make it out there to a couple of them too.  Lorraine says bring your lunch and come join them.

Yes we are open

I will put any other announcements up here, but we are currently open.

I am working on putting the Knaughty Dozen Little Cowls Booklet up on Etsy this morning....I am working on a computer that doesn't have pdf ability and so have to work at how to do that and then how to put it on etsy - I am hoping that by noon I can have it all up - but at least a paper copy will be available by 11:00.

And another neat little thing...We are now carrying a locally made wool wash from Crafting Balance.  It is a no rinse, delightful smelling concoction but doesn't leave a residual smell or feel on the wool.  It is very gentle and comes in no scent too for those who are sensitive to that stuff.