Word on the street is we’re in for six more weeks of winter (make that at least 12 if you live anywhere near Michigan). So, while we wait and wait and wait, I’ll keep knitting and dream of Spring~

Sneak update tomorrow, Thursday, February 5th – throughout the day. Big shop update on Sunday, February 7th at 5:00 Eastern.

I’ve decided it’s high time for a proper shop update…. and holy buckets of yarn what an update it will be!

So many colors! And the bases, oh the bases….

• MCN fingering and worsted
• Merino Superwash Fingering
• Cashmere (LOTS of cashmere)
• Cashsilk (both lace and dk)
• Merino Alpaca Silk Single Ply
• NEW!!! 80/10/10 wool, angora, cashmere (sport/dk weight coming in at a very nice 280 yards per skein).
• And more ~ lot’s more.

Skeined and ready to go.

Just hanging out, waiting their turn.

Now for the particulars:

There will be a sneak-update on Monday, January 25th so check the shop often as goodies will be popping up throughout the day. Then, the big and proper update will be Tuesday evening, January 26th at 8:00 p.m. Eastern.

The updates can be pretty exciting (i.e. fast) which can make it a bit challenging to procure enough of a specific colorway for larger projects (such as that cozy sweater you’ve been dreaming of!). So starting with the updates on Monday and Tuesday, I’m going to try offering a few sweater listings. What, you may ask, does that mean?!? Well, it simply means I’ll have anywhere from 800 to 1400 yards available in a single colorway and it will be listed as one item in etsy.  Even though I’ve taken great care to make sure all skeins in the sweater listings will be very “matchy matchy” it is important to keep in mind that there can/will still be a bit of variation between skeins, even within the same dye lot. Which, as we all know is the nature of the beast and part of the charm of hand-dyed yarn.

I have the best – BEST it tell you – customers/knitty friends ever. They are crazy talented, diverse, helpful and entertaining. And helpful! Oh, I already said that, sorry. It’s just that they are so helpful!

A few weeks ago I sent out a knitting S.O.S. to the ladies in the plucky group on Ravelry that I was in need of some test knits for the upcoming show for the Madison Knitters Guild in Madison, WI (March 13th if you’re keeping track).

Anyway – the test knits have begun to trickle in and they are fantastic. I just had to share them. You can be sure I’ll be back with more as they arrive. So, without further ado ~

CanCan Mitts knit in the 80.20 merino nylon fingering weight. The stitch definition on this yarn is great – they just POP. Dare I say it – I think, with a bit of tweaking, you could easily get two pair of mitts out of one skein of yarn. I weighed the mitts and they came in at approx 42g with a whopping 76g left. These little numbers were knit by the so very generous Marla. Thank you Marla – they are perfect!!!

Herbivore – this beauty was whipped up by Ulli. Again, knit up in the 80.20 merino nylon fingering. Ulli – thank you so much, it’s simply stunning.

Look who got new specs~

First snow of the season – that’s always exciting.  Love snow in December. Snow in March, that an entirely different beast. But for now, it’s pretty and I love it!

Won’t be seeing open water for long!

How cute are those little holly berries?

Have some extra help at the studio today…….  Say hi to Mary and Amber! Couldn’t have done it without them. Could Not.

I was going to wait until tomorrow or Tuesday, but I’ve decided to update the shop with a bit of cashmere tonight, 9:00 p.m. Eastern.

Arabian Nights – Cashmere Lace

Ginger Torch – 55.45 Cashsilk Lace

Filigree – 80.20 Merino Nylon

Pearl Grey – Cashmere Aran

Meander – Cashmere Lace

Magnified Paisley – 80.20 Merino Nylon

These and many more in the shop tonight, Sunday, November 15th. Hope to see you there!

ChrisJ said~Until now it has always been my handknit socks. I just finished the Boneyard shawl in your 6 ply cashmere and that is now my new favorite. I am actually wishing for cooler weather so that I can wear it all the time.

Jana can’t imagine never having knit~Mine would have to be the Koolhaas hat. I can’t even count how many I have made. I think everyone should have one!

And, because I felt like it, I drew an extra name~

Julie says ~ I looked in the cold weather closet, and I have to say — scarves are my go-to item. I have a TON of them from my years of knitting, and people also give me scarves because they know I appreciate pretty knits.

So ladies – if you could please leave me a message with your email so that I can get your mailing information I’ll be sure to get your prize mailed to you.

Thank for playing along!