Hiya Hiya Bamboo Interchangeable Knitting Needles

I've carried Hiya Hiya's stainless steel interchangeable needles since they came out a few years ago, and I've been very happy with their performance.  So I was very pleased when they came out with a bamboo version for those of you that perfer a less-slippery, warmer needle.  They come in two sizes:  Small, which contains needles from size 2 - 8, and Large which contains sizes 9 - 15.  Like their stainless sisters, they come in lovely fabric organizers.

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Swagger from Pagewood Farm

Swagger is a super-chunky hand dyed Merino wool yarn, which knits up at 2 - 2.5 stitches per inch.  If you're a fan of Malabrigo Rasta, you'll love Swagger.  It makes for a super quick cowl, scarf or hat. 

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Handspun Bouquet from Pagewood Farm

Another super-chunky from Pagewood, but this time it's a very thick -n- thin base, with really cute roving "flowers" tied on.  Truely, this photo doesn't do it justice.  Make a quick & quirky scarf in about an hour on size 35 needles.  Check out what others are doing with it on Ravelry. 

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Merino 5 from Crystal Palace Yarns

A blast from the past!  I carried this yarn a few years ago, and I decided to bring it in again.  A high twist, very soft superwash merino wool, it makes for great hats, accessories, kids sweaters, etc.  

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Baby Me Boo from Misti Alpaca

This one has been on my radar for a while.  A thick & thin blend of baby alpaca, merino wool and bamboo, hand painted in the gorgeous colors Misti is known for.  It just arrived this morning, so I don't have anything knit up to share with you, but just you wait...it's going to be beautiful.

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Lantern Moon Rosewood Knitting Needles & Crochet Hooks

November seemed like a logical time to restock my selection of the lovely rosewood knitting needles and crochet hooks:  they make lovely gifts for your friends, or yourself.

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Shawl Pins

I've also recently stocked up on shawl pins.  I've got some beautiful wood creations hand made by a gentleman in MA, as well as some wire pins from Lantern Moon.  This is just a sampling here.

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More Gift Ideas

This is getting too long...so I'll just share a quick photo:

For our current classes, please visit our website. 

A couple of highlights:

Crochet!  Christmas Lights (and Hearts, too!)

Is the hubbub getting to you?  Take a break in the middle of it and come learn how to make some super-cute decorations.  You'll be making a string of Christmas lights - make some fun, multicolored ones, or stick with blue or white for a more sophisticated look.  Once you've got the lights down, you'll move on to some lovely stuffed heart ornaments.  They'd be a great little gift for a teacher or a friend, or use them as decorations on your packages.   

When:  Wednesday evenings, December 7 - 14 (2 weeks)

Time:  6:00 - 8:00

Instructor:  Michelle

Cost:  $20

Materials:  Worsted weight yarn - black, brown or grey for the cord and sockets, plus your colors of choice for the bulbs and hearts.  Crochet hook size F.  We'll provide the fiberfill.

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Knitting with Nancy Lindberg 

Well known designer and teacher Nancy Lindberg is now available three times a week at Double Ewe!  Nancy has been teaching knitting for 35 years, and her popular, classic patterns have been sold in yarn shops throughout the country for 15 years.  Take advantage of this great resource at Double Ewe; challenge yourself and choose any project - Nancy's expert advice will help you through it.  Her classes do tend to fill up fast, so sign up quickly.  

Cost:  $60 per six week class

January 2012 Sessions - Now Taking Sign Ups 

Tuesdays:  afternoons 1:00 - 3:00.  January 3rd - February 7th.

Wednesdays: evenings, 6:00 - 8:00, January 4th - February 8th

Thursdays:  lunchtime, 11:30 - 1:30, January 5th - February 9th

This month's Knittervention! will be November 18th.  Knittervention is our once-a-month, Friday-night-potluck-get-together.  For the whole scoop, click here. 

Oh, and even though we call it Knittervention, of course crocheters are welcome, too.  "Crochetervention" just sounded funny, and "Friday Night hookers"...well...that doesn't sound right either. ;) 

Join us for a fun social time while working on whatever you want.  No registration required - just show up.  We have three times a week you can join us:

• Tuesday evenings, 6:30 - 8:00
• Friday afternoons, 1:30 - 4:30
• Saturdays, 9:00 - noon

 Please note:  Open Knitting is not a class.  Although I'm always happy to answer questions as time permits, sometimes it gets a bit hectic.  For more dedicated help, consider coming to one of our Knitter's Choice, Knit Along with Ann or The Workshop classes.  Details one these classes can be found here.