Thistledown Shoppe
  It's Getting Cold Outside
November 1, 2010
In This Issue
New and Updated
Free Patterns
Fidheadh Yarnworks
Expanded
 Knitter's Almanac
Knitter's Almanac











A dozen classic patterns for sweaters,
mittens, moccasins, and other items.
Suitable for intermediate to advanced
knitters. Includes new color photos,
sizing charts, and more. 

 frabjous fibers
purseMama sheep
Greetings!

This summer, we lost our wheaten colored Scotty Terrier, Jumping Joe Cool.  We had purchased him when he was five years old, but he was always afraid of strangers, so I could never bring him into the shoppe.  The day he died, Jill found Scotty Terrier puppies on Craig's List and she and Susan watched the shoppe, while my husband, Scotty, and I drove over to Midland and put money down on two female Scotties.

jill and puppies

We picked up Emma and Molly several weeks ago and they are usually in the shoppe every Wednesday and Saturday.

They are in training to be our shoppe dogs, so make sure you stop by and introduce yourself.  If you are
Rory
really lucky, you may also get to meet Hallelujah and Rory. 

P.S. All of them like to play with yarn.





 New and Updated

Patterns
for 18" doll clothing

Oodles of patterns from Chic Knits; such as Super Cupcake, Mondo Cable Cap, Sandrine, Ribby Cardi, Mondo Cable Shell/Vest, Cerisara, and Basic Chic Hoodie.

Miriam Felton's patterns:  including Lune Shawl, Transverse Scarf, Icarus Shawl, Ancient Woodland
Shawl, and Flutter Scarf.

Picnic Knits: including Bakersfield, Bonny Cardigan, Gaenor, Alseid Hat, Renita, and Pettine.



Yarns
Lots of Brown Sheep:
Lamb's Pride Bulky and Worsted
Burly Spun
Serendity Tweed

More colors of Kaleidoscope by Elegant Yarns

Sari Ribbon by Frajbous Yarns

Restocked Henry's Attic:
Prime Alpaca
Peruvian Tweed
Monte Cristo
Inca Cotton

Jojoland:
New - 60 colors of Tonic - a new yarn that is worsted weight, 85% acrylic and 15% wool.  220 yds per skein.  Machine wash and dry.

Misti Alpaca:
more colors of the Chunky Handpainted

New - Swedish Yarns:
Fame Trend
Raggi Sock yarn

Yarn Hollow - more shawl and wrap kits
additional sock yarn

Notions
Felted cases

combined
Roving for needle felting
Felted flowers
Sox Stix in rosewood and ebony
Straight needles in rosewood and ebony

 Free Patterns
Springy Ring Mittens - use the Fame Trend or Zauberball to knit these.

Kurbis baby hat - want to knit a pumpkin hat?  Lamb's Pride worsted, Nature Spun worsted, or Tonic  would be perfect for this pattern. 

Ready to use up some worsted stash yarn?  Try the Slip Stitch Stash Hat.  (need to be a Ravelry member for this one)

I am knitting this cowl out of Misti Alpaca Chunky.

Off Kilter Mitts  and Cabled Fingerless Mitts  - Jen Hagen has some wonderful patterns.  These are free, but check out the ones we have in our shoppe for purchase.

Fetch - for those of us with doggies

Figheadh Yarnworks

We have been carrying Jennifer Hagen's patterns for several years.  And it is about time we feature her in the newsletter.

wineWine cozy

windowWindow treatment

setBaby sets

Baby setonsie



set

firconeFir Cone blanket

NoodleheadsHagen
                                         Headbands

pulloverMen's pullovers
pullover

Thistledown Shoppe
Suttons Bay, MI  49682
231-271-YARN (9276)

The Wee Shoppe with a Big Heart

Mon through Sat 10-6  Sun 12 -4

Yarn Lover's Night: every Monday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 

Want an up to date listing of what we carry?  Check out the blog.
http://thistledownshoppe.blogspot.com/
   Kathy Dawkins, Betsy Eike, Ruth Ziter, Diane Cavagnini, Doreen Tyrrell, and Susan Curtis