Cascade 220 Heathers

We just received a shipment of Cascade 220 Heathers.

They are really popular this year.

100 grams/3.5 oz

220 yards

Size 7 & 8 needle

As you can see, we have quite the assortment of colors.

Last week we had the delight of having Edie Eckman at our shop.

She taught two workshops and inspired us all.

Edie recently published a new book, "Beyond the Square." It is full of great crochet motifs.

If you haven't already picked up a copy, it is a must for your collection.

New Buttons

We just received a new shipment of buttons!

They are incredible and unique

If you have been looking for BIG buttons, they are here.

The cool thing about these buttons is - you can layer them!

Jytte - Hat & Scarf

We just received Jytte from Swedish Yarn Imports

We have a nice selection of colors.

One skein comes with a pattern for a hat and scarf.

Pick one up to knit a hat & scarf combo for a Christmas gift!

Needlepoint

We have some lovely new needlepoint canvases in the shop now. They make great Christmas gifts. Some people have framed the completed canvases or put them on the front of a felted purse.

We have quite the selection so come on in and check them out.

Chris Blysma's Saturday Sweater

Jeanee is just finishing Lin's class on the "Saturday Sweater" by Chris Blysma. It looks so warm and cozy.

Don't forget, Chris Blysma is coming to the store this weekend! Don't miss it!

Wrap Me Up Class

Lin is teaching a the "Wrap Me Up" Shawl. It is a wonderful shawl filled with different techniques and stitches.

The shawls are looking beautiful!

Everyone is really enjoying knitting the "Wrap Me Up" Shawl.

Knitting Around the Shop

There is something warm and cozy about sitting & knitting in a knitting shop.

Come in and knit with us! We love the company and conversation.

Cascade 220 Superwash

We just received a new shipment of Cascade 220 Superwash.

If you have never tried this yarn, you really should.

It is a great, basic yarn with lots of yardage.

Because it is superwash it is a wonderful choice for baby sweaters and children's sweaters!

Read for the Record

Read for the Record

DATE: October 2, 2008
TIME: 5 PM-7 PM
LOCATION: 116 N. Union Street
in Westfield, Indiana
PHONE: 317-896-4412 or 317-896-4411

Bring your child to Crafty Capers between 5PM and 7PM to participate in Jumpstart's Read for the Record! This is a national campaign designed to encourage hundreds of thousands of children and adults to read the same book on the same day. Children throughout the country will be participating in the event and the goal is to set a world record.

This year's book is Corduroy. Bring your child to the store and a staff member will read them the book interactively and register your child as a national participant. (A great time for you to knit or do some shopping!) Each child will receive a certificate, sticker,
and may help set a world record!