Monday Motivation- 7.5.2021
Introduction- Chatted about the Bay City Fireworks- enjoyed the tourists' first viewing Wearing- Show and Tell:
Ragnar crochet shawl by Monika Evans, used fingering sock-weight yarn Finished- Deb's project: Malaquite Tee by Amy Gunderson, used Cascade Rozlin yarn Working On-
Stillwater by Marie Green, using Urth Uneek worsted yarn
Topographical Scarf by MarinJaKnits, using Urth Harmony DK Note: The contrast yarn rows in the pattern works as a lifeline! Victoria's project: Noncho by Casapinka, using Malabrigo Sussuro yarn Upcoming-
For the new Little Yarn Shoppe anniversary yarn color, voted for same/different pattern per dyer
Tips and Tricks-
Discussed: Handmade row counters: more are available in the Shoppe ($20.00 each) Top-down sweaters are great for an easy try-on as you knit Tip: Make sure you use a generous amount of scrap yarn for your sleeves. Yarns Discussed: The "Special Anniversary" hand-dyed yarns are in, and samples are being knit up. Possibly a surprise early showing will happen! All yarns are fingering weight. Malabrigo sock: 100% merino wool- NO nylon, lots of new colors! New Yarn- Malabrigo Caprino DK weight, 164 yards per skein 80% fine merino, 20% cashmere More Links: Slipping Sideways pullover by Turquoise Toque Designs Miromesnil pattern by Cleonis Divine Drape cowl by Gretchen Tracy Easton Striped Pullover by Alexandra Tavel |