Monday, October 31, 2011

Trick or Treat!

No tricks today, fiber friends, just many, many treats!!

Before the feast for your eyes, though, a reminder about the HPKY (Hand Painted Knitting Yarns) Trunk Show on November 12. This show will be cash and carry. The link will take you to the website where you can see some of the yummy colorways that HPKY has available. If you have been in Yarn Cravin' recently, you may have seen the scarf in a scarf kits that came and went. These kits contain a hand-dyed silk scarf and yarn dyed to match, along with instructions for knitting and and many ways for tying and wearing the combination! The scarves and yarns are dyed together so they really do match exactly. This is a show you won't want to miss!

Meet Mendocino, by Crystal Palace

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Have you seen the chunky yarn from Claudia Handpaints? This knits up quickly into mittens or fingerless mitts or even a quick pair of socks.

Claudia Chunky

Meet Toboggan, by Classic Elite. This is also a chunky yarn, that will knit up quickly into hats and mittens. There's a pattern booklet available specifically geared to this yarn!

Toboggan

Toboggan

Are you looking for something washable? This is Tonic, by Jojoland. Each skein has over 200 yards and the suggested needle size is US 6-8. Look at all those colors!

Tonic by Jojoland

You've asked for it, and Yarn Cravin' now has it! Dream In Color! This is Everlasting sock.

Everlasting by DIC

Everlasting by DIC

Many new books have arrived at the shop, too. Just a couple that you might be interested in? Clara Parkes' new sock book, and the latest 60 Quick Knits book.

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The big winter holidays will be here before we know it, and Yarn Cravin' has stocked up on wonderful Herdy goodies that will make great gifts for friends... or yourself!

Key rings and stitch markers
Herdy

Tote bags
Herdy bags

Salt and pepper shakers (also available in purple)
Herdy salt and pepper

Sheep banks, for saving your dollars up for that next fiber excursion. This could also be a great baby gift!
Herdy banks

As always, new patterns and new yarns are arriving daily. Stop in and browse. We'll gladly help you find just what you're looking for!