We stocked this book last winter and sold out.  Had to bring it back.  I started the hat below, it starts from the top down, and I will admit that I had no problem with the cast on, it was with the next several rows.  Thanks to Doreen, who has knitted 99% of the hats in this book, I learned how to continue on and I now have 1.5 hats finished.  (Okay, I don't knit fast and you folks have more time.)



So, here is Pat and I knitted it out of the Lamb's Pride Bulky Cranberry Swirl. 



I am now working on Beth in the Pistachio colorway of Lamb's Pride Bulky.

And to clarify, the two hats above are not the ones I knitted.



Next will be Valery in Lamb's Pride Burly Spun.  Have not picked out the color yet.

Another fantastic book.  Interweave put this out and here they tell us-

"Knitted Lace of Estonia includes dozens of Estonian, heirloom-quality lace patterns: scarves and shawls in square, rectangular, and triangular shapes; some with added edgings, some without. Plus, the book covers instructions for interchanging patterns and designing an Estonian-style shawl, stole or scarf from beginning to end. And, tips and techniques used in Estonia are included and augmented with expert advice from popular author Nancy Bush."

I would add that Nancy has produced another excellent book.  She tells you the history on the shawls and makes you feel that you are right there with her talking to the knitters of Estonia.

Check out some of the patterns.







Are you ready to take on lace?  And by the way, just a reminder that we do have a lace workshop this April at Bayshore Resort.



Cute, cute, and more cute.  If you have been using our link for Panopticon on our blog, you will already know about this fun book.



 


Yarn

  

  

We are continually bringing in new colors for the ShiBui sock yarn.  There is a total of 39 colors, so if you want a particular color that we do not have in stock, let us know and we will order it.

   

Some of the new colors we have for Austermann Step.



Claudia Handpainted Worsted 55 - mmmm, that's all I need to say.

Knitting Needle and Crochet Hook sets

We just received gift sets of knitting needles and crochet hooks.  They come in a bamboo box with an engraved cover with clasp.   The needles include sizes US 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10.5, and 11  and the crochet hooks include sizes US G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, and P.  They would make a great gift set for Christmas or for yourself.