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Monday Motivation- 9.13.2021




Introduction-
Greetings to everyone logging on. Chatted about the mitt pattern availability and the Malabrigo Caprio yarn- 164 yds per skein- for the Meld Cowl

Show and Tell:
The Marin-Lin Cami by Louise Lamarhe, used Gedifra Lana Mia Cotone yarns (cotton wool blend)

Finished-
Instant Shawl Galatea by Serpil Aydinay, used Urth Galatea yarn

Working On-
Carbeth Sweater by Kate Davies Designs, used Ella Rae Chunky Merino Superwash in the color Rainforest
100g and 136 yards, $14.99 per skein for 4-8 skeins
Snark-O-Meter Casapinka MKAL, showed clue 9- clues are 1 week apart for 6 weeks
Knit in 4 fingering-weight skeins (we used Dream in Color's Suzette base, which is 50% superwash merino and 50% silk)
Upcoming-
Shawlography MKAL by Steven West- registration started September 1st, cast-on is October 8th
Needed: 5 skeins with contrast, know how to knit, purl, increase/decrease
The Westknits MKAL is an annual mystery shawl where each section is revealed as a surprise over the course of four weeks in October.
Kits available!

Tips and Techniques-
Discussed:
Discontinued yarn: Katia in the color "Melody"
Kits for a poncho are available! Skeins are $15.00 (reg. $24.99)
Sample sweater is Pattern No. 15 (4 skeins)

Yarns Discussed-
Stephen West yarn combinations
Contrasting color for Harmony- Different kit colors available (see live or visit the Shoppe)

Supporting Small Businesses:
Beagio's Pizza in Kingston, MI
Valerie's Downtown across from SVRC Market

More Links-
Curlicue Coverlet by Annie Dempesy