The Knaughty Knitter

Raggi x 2

We've restocked Raggi, the heavy sock yarn, with colors we loved from last year and new colors introduced this year.

 

And we've added new Mini Raggi, its fingering weight cousin!

 

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See this cute little bag

It looks like knitting but is really Tunisian Crochet - and therefore a quick project.  It is made from Punta Yarn Meritwist hand dyed Merino....and is the perfect size for a sock project.  Notice the Knitter's Pride Needles there - we have more of those now in straights, circulars and double points.

So I know if I got a present of a ball of sock yarn and some needles in a neat little bag like this - I want to make that person a nice little gift too.

Little bags are a great quick project that you can use later for all sorts of things.....

Friday Lunch Bunch

is, of course, today.  Come in at noon with your lunch and we'll be playing Knitting Daily until about 1:30.  They are fun and full of great knitting tips and project ideas.  Is it supposed to rain all weekend? Cause that would be the perfect time to get started on gift projects for this winter...We have lots of ideas for that. 

Fancy knitted washclothes paired with a bar of hand made soap,

Knitted or crocheted dishclothes and a coupon for a weeek worth of dishwashing,

A set of knitted headbands/earwarmers for your favorite teenager

Scarves & Mittens

Hats (Crocheted no pattern hat class is next month, the knitted version is in October)

A wine cozy over a nice bottle of your favorite wine.

A tea selection, a nice pot with the felted tea cozy too.

Mug hugs

Your favorite book (some books should still be bought in hard copy)and a knitted bookmark

A set of felted coasters

Baby gifts: knitted toys, crocheted amigurumi, a baby cocoon for a newborn, fun knitted hats.

Gift certificates for knitting lessons

I don't know what got me started on this, except I have been working on samples for the booklet of scarves I am putting together and so I guess that got me started thinking of Christmas presents....because even though I don't think you can have too many scarves & cowls, I think I am really close to changing my mind about that.  I could wear a different one every day for months at t  his point.....

Oh I almost forgot....This yummy new sock yarn came in .... aptly named Indulgence...self striping, merino, and in a slightly heavier weight.

 

Meet Ms. Ruffles

Ms Ruffles is a wonderful beaded doll made for me by Vera - who tells enchanting stories and makes the most amazing beaded things (as well as free form crochets and knits and does a whole lot of other crafty things)  She is the diva of purls and is quite a wonderful sight.  She is up at the desk now, supervising my writing.

And here are some class samples....Hairpin lace is in August -

Lisa is teaching this and you can make a great lacey scarf.

And this is broomstick lace and almost a baby blanket.....

I am teaching this next month.

There is one spot left in the felted Teddy Bear Class on Saturday.....And for those in the class already please remember to bring a foam pad to work on.  Dense foam is best, at least 1.5 inches thick.  All the other supplies are here.

Afghan square folks:  41 st.

Another FO

This is Linda's scrap shawl.  I did a class for this back in the fall and she is very happy with her very cozy and really pretty shawl.  There is just a week left to get February's finished projects done.  I am working on my modern quilt shawl but I don't think I will make it.  I got distracted by some socks and a crocheted doily.

There is still a slot open in the Knitting 101 Class and 2 in the Hand Embroidery Class next week. 

 

Cute little crochet kitty

This is grey kitty - she kind of looks like my cat Lullabelle but in a better mood.  Lullabelle is cranky.  I think this one would make an awesome Valentine's present for some little person.  She's crocheted and I added a fuzzy red  heart (Lullabelle really is a softy under all that cranky exterior.

and here she is taking a nap

The pattern is on Ravelry of course.  The yarn in Jarbogarn Soft Cotton

Oh and here is the first pair of mittens, I am already part way into pair #2

These are the Salish mittens from Folk Mittens out of Cascade Pastaza.

 

 

 

Mrs. Weasley's Lunch Bunch meets again on Friday at noon to work on our crocheted Mrs. Weasley's Sweaters.

The KFI Rep was here with fabulous things, there's a bit of it coming...(Sorry, Karen, I ordered some)Oh my.....

I've got the crochet bug again and am doing some interesting scarves - pictures next week.

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.

Last minute Crochet Class

Saturday Oct 15th at 11am some folks requested a beginning crochet class so there is one.  You are free to join in.  It is 90 packed minutes of crochet basics for $20.  Let me know if you are interested.

The new yarns are all out - well except for a box of Cascade 220 that is suitable for sock monkeys...that's another story but I am making one too.

There are new colors of Raggi - a new Christmas one too.  And Noro Nadeshiko - the beautiful new Angora/Wool & Silk blend.  Berroco Flicker has a free hat pattern with purchase and is so light airy - I am hoping to get to the hat tomorrow.  More colors should be on the way. It sparkles.

Boboli is the prettiest wool/acrylic/viscose blend  I have seen in a while - well maybe ever cause that is kind of an unusual blend

Here's the entrelac hat - it turned into a slouchy hat, not a tam, probably due to my loose knitting.  There is a pattern - Jojoland and that one is done in their yarn, but I like Noro.  The band is in Cascade 220 though.

Secret Scarf sign ups close on Friday - Let me know before then if you want to get into double trouble and double fun......