Road Construction
You may have to dodge a few traffic cones in front of our store from now until late May. Crews will be working in our block as part of an 18-month project to rebuild 85th Street and parts of Greenwood Avenue and improve sidewalk accessibility. Street parking will be limited, but there still will be plenty of space in our lot behind the store. The lot is accessed from 83rd Street.
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Our spring/summer stitch-along kicks off May 5, and for the first time we’ll be offering a choice of four different projects, including a crocheted vest. The projects are all from Classic Elite’s new Locomotive booklet. The grand prize for this knitalong is a gift basket of yarn and accessories from Classic Elite. The patterns are: Comet, a knitted sweater with lots of ease created by pleats that fall from a high waist; Double Decker, a knitted lace scarf with picot edging; Doodlebug, a knitted sleeveless shell that incorporates a chevron lace pattern; and Couchette, a crocheted tunic vest that can be worn open or tied with a drawstring at the waist. All four are made in a new (for us) yarn, Soft Linen. The DK-weight linen/wool/alpaca blend is perfect for transitional seasons. It’s soft and lightweight, yet with a crisp body. The winner will be chosen at the wrapup party from among those who have completed one of the garments. The garment must be knitted in Soft Linen to be eligible for the grand prize, but everyone is invited to participate in the event with any DK yarn to compete for other prizes and join in our parties and help sessions. The May 5 party is from 4 to 6 p.m. It features door prizes and advice on picking yarn and starting the...
Read MoreSpring/Summer Stitch-Along
Our spring/summer stitch-along kicks off May 5, and for the first time we’ll be offering a choice of four different projects, including a crocheted vest. The projects are all from Classic Elite’s new Locomotive booklet. The grand prize for this knitalong is a gift basket of yarn and accessories from Classic Elite. The patterns are: Comet, a knitted sweater with lots of ease created by pleats that fall from a high waist; Double Decker, a knitted lace scarf with picot edging; Doodlebug, a knitted sleeveless shell that incorporates a chevron lace pattern; and Couchette, a crocheted tunic vest that can be worn open or tied with a drawstring at the waist. All four are made in a new (for us) yarn, Soft Linen. The DK-weight linen/wool/alpaca blend is perfect for transitional seasons. It’s soft and lightweight, yet with a crisp body. The winner will be chosen at the wrapup party from among those who have completed one of the garments. The garment must be knitted in Soft Linen to be eligible for the grand prize, but everyone is invited to participate in the event with any DK yarn to compete for other prizes and join in our parties and help sessions. The May 5 party is from 4 to 6 p.m. It features door prizes and advice on picking yarn and starting the...
Read MoreJeopardy!
Our owner, Mary Harris, will be on Jeopardy next Tuesday, April 17. We will be closing at 6 pm and having a party up the street at the Pig n’ Whistle to cheer her on. Mary says, I’ve been a fan of the show just about my whole life. I’ve taken the annual online test many times and made it to the audition stage three times. Taping the show was about the most fun I’ve had in my whole life, but I can’t tell you in advance how I did. It doesn’t really matter for me because it was all about the experience: visiting the Sony studios, seeing how the show was put together, and meeting Alex Trebek. Jeopardy! airs at 7:30 p.m. on KOMO...
Read MoreJeopardy!
Our owner, Mary Harris, will be on Jeopardy next Tuesday, April 17. We will be closing at 6 pm and having a party up the street at the Pig n’ Whistle to cheer her on. Mary says, I’ve been a fan of the show just about my whole life. I’ve taken the annual online test many times and made it to the audition stage three times. Taping the show was about the most fun I’ve had in my whole life, but I can’t tell you in advance how I did. It doesn’t really matter for me because it was all about the experience: visiting the Sony studios, seeing how the show was put together, and meeting Alex Trebek. Jeopardy! airs at 7:30 p.m. on KOMO...
Read MoreSale of the Week
Color lovers take note! Noro Kureyon (a Japanese transliteration of the English word “crayon”) lends itself beautifully to modular knitting and crochet from mitered squares to log cabins to entrelac as well as quick faux Fair Isle. A 100% wool, self-striping yarn, it spices up simple sweaters and accessories. Use it for felting. Use it for hats and hand warmers and blankets. It is an immensely versatile yarn that is a staple for modern yarn lovers. Noro Kureyon is 15% off through April...
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