We're spending every bit of our energies over the next few days preparing for this weekend's YOTH trunk show--we have been waiting for this for months!
On Saturday, October 10th from 10 am to 6 pm, Veronika Jobe, owner of YOTH Yarns in Seattle, WA, is traveling to Michigan just to visit our store and is bringing with her the largest, most impressive trunk show that Wool & Honey has ever hosted.
EVER.
Veronika at her home in Woodinville, WA--photo courtesy of YOTH Yarns
As promised, it's time to send you a shopping guide to several patterns in both fingering (Little Brother) and DK-weight (Big Sister) yarn, ranging from one-skein projects (think Christmas gifts!) to classic sweaters you'll wear for years. Our goal is to make your experience, whether you're just stopping in to Saturday's trunk show or spending a few hours at one of our other events, a luxurious weekend full of some of the best things life has to offer--beautiful yarn, good food, great company and special treats.
We find that when you come to a trunk show with some ideas before you walk in the door (a hat for your sister, a cardigan for yourself, a shawl for your daughter's wedding next summer), you're much more likely to make smart purchases. When you have specific patterns in mind, it's even easier to decide what to buy--the only decision is which colors to choose.
We've picked 20 of our favorites (at the moment!) for each yarn--the patterns marked with an asterisk are written for gradient sets. We encourage you to spend a bit of time this week studying these patterns--as well as searching for others, of course! Click on the links below and you'll visit each pattern's Ravelry page, where you can read descriptions, determine exact yardage amounts and purchase the pattern directly from the designers.
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Not only will we have TONS more patterns in the store this weekend, but Veronika is bringing all of her samples so that you can see how these stunning yarns knit and feel.
Yardages are listed with the yarns below, including Puppies.
Big Sister
DK weight--21-24 sts/4 inches on US 5-7 needles
231 yds--100 g (skein)
462 yds--200 g ("Puppies"/gradient set of 4 mini skeins)
80% superwash Merino wool, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon
Little Brother
fingering weight--27-32 sts/4 inches on US 1-3 needles
435 yds--100 g (single skein)
870 yds--200 g ("Puppies"/gradient set of 4 mini skeins)
80% superwash Merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon
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a gorgeous selection of Puppies--gradient kits in both Big Sister and Little Brother
(photo courtesy of YOTH Yarns)
Cocktail Reception + Pre-Sale Party*
Saturday, October 10th: 10 am to 6 pm
YOTH Yarns Trunk Show
Farmhouse Brunch*
On Friday evening, we're hosting a cocktail reception and pre-sale party, where 25 ticketholders will receive goody bags, have the first pick of the trunk show and listen to a presentation by Veronika about YOTH yarns' story. We'll celebrate with both sparkling wine (L. Mawby, of course!) and a signature fall cocktail, as well as some of our favorite local cheeses and fruits.
Saturday is the Main Event--a trunk show with samples, TONS of yarn and Puppies (the gradient kits pictured in the photo above) in both fingering and DK weight--these amazing kits are only available at trunk shows and once they're gone, they're gone.
We'll have piping hot coffee at the ready and there's a good chance Gallagher's famous pumpkin doughnuts will be here. We have more yarn in the store right now than we have ever, ever had (EVER!) and if you've been waiting to take a road trip to Wool & Honey, there's never been such a good excuse.
The Saturday trunk show is open to everyone.
On Sunday morning, we'll have a brunch at The Granary, where 25 ticketholders will receive goody bags, eat a farm-fresh brunch, and knit with Veronika while she shares tips & tricks on knitting, designing and the process involved in creating a yarn company. The Granary is just six miles north of Wool & Honey, and with its open kitchen, huge wraparound porch and loft bedroom, it serves as a year-round cottage nestled on a 300-acre farm.
(We'll be emailing brunch guests directions to The Granary in a separate email at the end of the week.)
You may purchase only ONE ticket--you may choose one event or the other, so that the greatest number of customers can have a chance to participate in these special events.
Purchase a YOTH event ticket HERE.
Every person who purchases a ticket will ALSO be receiving a swanky goody bag, which includes an exclusive YOTH canvas tote that is only available at events.
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(images courtesy of YOTH yarns)
Questions? Please feel free to call us (231) 228-2800.
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