Gita Maria Visits Our Store!

For those of you as crazy about Gita's unique designs as we are, you will understand how excited we were that she came to Stitches & Scones to check us out. She is really nice and good at what she does. We thoroughly enjoyed talking with her about the popularity of knitting related podcasts. She has a favorite Australian podcast, and we listened to an episode. Gita's designs are so well known now, that they are being "knocked off" in Hong Kong. You can find the real thing at our store.

http://www.gitamaria.com/

Dream in Color Shipment is Here

A big order of "Classy Worsted" is available. We pulled the special orders and got it all tagged. The orders are taking about two months, so come soon if you are interested in this unique hand-painted yarn. The slight variations in color are easy to the eye. It is machine washable, so use it for children's items also.

http://www.dreamincoloryarn.com/pages/colors.html

Lace from Louet

We are almost finished with this Baby Blanket pattern with Euroflax sport weight in natural. It is a striking pattern. The natural linen is machine washable and dryable. Many other colors are currently in stock.

http://www.louet.com/yarns/euroflax_sport.shtml

Accessory Bags in Bright Colors

A new shipment of bags arrived today from Mango Moon. They are cloth, zippered, and will fit in most knitting bags.

Handpainted Knitting Yarn Kit

As you can see from the photo, these beautiful kits make twelve individual balls. You can tie them together, alternate them, or use all the yarn on each ball for your project. A customer bought the larger 20 oz kit to make a sweater. We are starting a vest in the 10 oz. wool mix "Parsifal" colorway. It is pictured here.

Openwork Dress

We just finished the lovely Openwork Dress from the Vogue knit.1 summer '07 issue. Tunics are in this year and this is definitely a "must have" tunic. The lacy weave to the knit stitch looks a bit like crochet but... it's knitted!

The yarn is Tahki Bali -- a bamboo yarn that breathes well. It has a bit of a shine to it -- therefore it adds a touch of elegance to the finished piece.

Bethany and Molli tried this little dress on and and loved it! Bethany said the yarn was soft and not scratchy and pretty light weight. She was excited by the fact that it doesn't just "hang on you". So....if you're in the mood for a fashionable tunic, this is a good pattern to try! =)

End of Summer Sweater

People are beginning to trickle in for their "end of summer/beginning of fall" projects. Some are eager to find holiday projects. Others are hoping to find a sweater or project that will bridge the gap between the oppressive heat wave we have been having and the cool breezes we know will blow in .... sometime.

This pattern is the perfect "end of summer" sweater. The boat neckline is elegant and airy while the large cables remind you of a favorite fall sweater. Right now the pattern is free with a purchase of yarn, so come on in!

Circular Sweaters

I remember making my first sweater. I slaved away on it, knitting in eager anticipation of putting it on and wearing it. BUT... when I did finally finish it I was so disappointed by how it fitted me. I am sure many of you have had that experience.

Well, throw disappointment to the wind by taking one of Lin's circular sweater. Lin teaches you how to take the measurements from a favorite sweater and the gauge of your chosen yarn to calculate your sweater. And....the result is absolute perfection!

Staff Returns to College

One of my favorite things about having a yarn shop is working with the younger staff. They are such a big help in so many ways. Not only do I appreciate their computer knowledge, but the input from them has shaped Stitches & Scones. Lauren & Bethany, we hope you have a good school year and look forward to seeing you both soon. Abby, thanks for your extra help this summer. You really got us organized!

For those of you who may have teens and tweens interested in the Fiber Arts, many of the students staff members work on Saturdays. Come visit us and see which area appeals to you.

Chris Gilbert is planning a Mother/Daughter Beginning Knitting Class soon.

Easy Vest in Textured Yarn

This vest is knitted using Ironstone's Felicia. It is a textured cotton and a favorite for several of our customers.

Free Vest Pattern Link:

http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/really/really.html

Flirty Ruffle-Edged Scarf

We chose Tilli Tomas Pure & Simple Silk in American Beauty for this simple scarf. This pattern is on page 83. The Natural Knitter is a beautiful book and has lots of good patterns. Learn about your favorite natural fiber.

Lace Group Meets Again

Lace enthusiasts gathered again for the Lace Group today. There was a lot of sharing going on between the attendees. The next meeting is the first Saturday of September.

Mountain Colors Sweater Just Finished

This sweater is a classic. We used a Knitting Pure & Simple pattern called "Neckdown Wrap Cardign". The yarn is Mountain Colors Twizzle. Come see this sweater. It will make you appreciate the great job this company does with their yarns.

http://www.mountaincolors.com/

Needle Felting is Fast and Fun

The supplies are all here to do needle felting. We have kits or individual bags of fiber. The technique is simple to make scarves, purses, or anything else you decide to create.

Weaving with Blue Heron Yarns

Lin's current project on the 24" rigid heddle loom is going to be a shawl. She is using Beaded Rayon as the weft and it is beautiful. It should be very drapey. Learn to weave in a one time workshop. Check our class schedule for times.

More Colors in the Malabrigo Lace Yarn

This lace weight yarn is a so soft to use. The feedback has been great. The slight variation in color creates stunning projects.

Free Pattern with New Kaffe Fassett Sock Yarn!

The twelve color combinations of Kaffe Fassett's new sock yarn are different and very appealing. Not only do we like them, but the men in your life will love them too. This Design Line from Regia is 4 ply comes in 50 gram balls with 210 meters and is irresistible.