Are You Ready for the Weekend??

Tuesday night was jam packed at Yarn Cravin' the past two weeks! Last week some people were even sitting on the floor it was so crowded. They were good sports about it, though, and we did help them up at the end of the evening. This week Julie won the door prize and look how excited she was: I think that yarn is Comfort DK. I tried to win by getting my ticket while passing through that room on my way back through to my seat, but no such luck. I was closer than usual, though.

Gina was working on finishing her sweater all evening and did finish, except for weaving in the ends and blocking. Here's a shot of her putting on the buttons, which match fabulously. Honestly, though, she bought the buttons long ago, and found yarn to match. "Reverse Engineering," she said.

Here's a shot of modeled sweater. Gina is headless, at her request! Great sweater, Gina.Now, about that Spring Retreat I may have mentioned once or twice. (hahaha) It's THIS weekend, April 25-26. Look what just came into Yarn Cravin' if you want to do some spinning at the Retreat:

Yummy, yummy roving. Aren't the colors fabulous?

With the number of new spinners that we have that are becoming addicted, you might want to hurry over to the shop (run!!) and get your braid of roving ASAP.

Of course, the next blog entry will probably have some photos about the Retreat, but lots of what happens there will never be suitable for the internet!

Happy knitting!

Friday Plans?

This is a little late, but do you have Friday night plans?

There's a little party at YC tonight, April 17, and all the cool people are going to be there! We're having a book launch for the book Pints and Purls by Karida Collins and Libby Bruce. This book is full of fun projects to knit while being social, and maybe, just maybe, enjoying a drink or two.

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There will be some sample projects already knit up for you to check out (fondle). As always, there will be plenty of laughter and fun!

7:00PM at Yarn Cravin'. Be sure to call the shop and let DaleAnn or Bobbie know you will be attending!

You Spin Me Right Round

Not too long ago, on a Tuesday evening, if you walked into Yarn Cravin', you probably saw this going on. Spinners had taken over the library corner!

Becky was helping Alana and Annette with spinning using drop spindles. They were doing a great job learning how to make their own yarn, and caught on quickly. Check out Annette, in the photo below:

Drop spindles have been around for centuries. In the Middle Ages, children were given the job to spin yarn using drop spindles from a very early age. That sure didn't help the adults feel more competent the other night. Below is Alana winding off the single yarn so she can ply it together.

Becky also helped April with her new spinning wheel, andApril generously gave others the chance to use it. Here is Mary at the wheel, and Becky sorting out a problem.Alana made yarn! Way to go!

If you're coming to the Spring Retreat, there will be drop spindles for you to use and some spinning wheels as well. I know I'm bringing my wheel, and I don't mind sharing.

And the Award Goes To...

We have an award!

Jeanne nominated our dear, little blog for the Kreativ Blogger award. From what I understand, there are some rules attached:

(I'm not so fond of rules, so do what you want)

1. Copy the Kreativ Blogger award to your blog
2. Put a link to the person from whom you received the award
3. Nominate 8 other blogs and
4. Link to them
5. Then leave a message on the blogs you have nominated

If your blog is already linked on the side of this page, you're nominated! (Pass it on if you want.)

Now, REMEMBER TO SIGN UP FOR THE RETREAT!!!

Seeing Green

It's not often that we reach 70 degrees in mid-March, but for St. Patrick's Day, we sure did! What luck! Tuesday Insanknitty was held outside on the porch. The sun was even shining for us.

Sarah and Becky had their green on, but Barb looks like she just saw a spider!


Addi Purl was wearing green, too.

Sarah showed off her green socks, made from the St. Patty's Day Flat Feet.

Bobbie made a fabulous green cake for us. Look, I saved you a bite. Yummmmm.... (If you get to Yarn Cravin' fast enough there might be a whole piece left for you. Seriously.)

So, where were all of you? We missed you! You wouldn't believe all the new goodies coming into the shop for spring and summer. Stop by and look, and touch. Amazing books are coming in too; everything from basic "how-to" books on up to detailed sock books. Stay in the loop, because some of these will fly out the door as fast they come in.

The Porch is Open... Well, sometimes.

Some of our knitter friends came in from Chicago and southern Ohio this past weekend, and the weather cooperated enough for us to actually knit outside. Yes, friends, the porch is open! The white stuff is gone, and the days are longer and warmer. Here's photographic proof that people were indeed outside, knitting on the porch.


The Monday Night Sock Club knitters have socks to show off for you. Who's missing a foot??

Have you ever wondered what to do with leftover bits of yarn from your other projects? This site shows you, with loads of links, what you can do based on the amount of yarn you have left over from one yard on up! 500 Patterns to Knit With 1-285 Yards Go explore and use up those odds and ends! You'll find some really cute ideas. Trust me, I already have.

The deadline to register for the Spring Retreat is almost here! Are you tired of hearing me tell you? Then get signed up, doggone it! Knitter friends are coming from Chicago to join us and it will be more fun than you can imagine. What happens at the Retreat stays at the Retreat, so don't miss out.

Meet Our Newest Family Member

This is Addi Purl.

Don't be surprised if you see her now and again when you come into Yarn Cravin'

When she curled up in my arms, she went right to sleep. Ignore me. Just look at Addi. Please. Just look at the angelic sleeping puppy!

There's been more sock knitting going on! Maria finished her January/February socks, see?
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Mary and Julie show off some finished socks of their own. Nicely done, ladies!Here are some faces we haven't seen featured here yet! How's the knitting going, gals? Have you signed up for the Spring Retreat yet?? You know, we aren't ALL about knitting at Yarn Cravin'. Plenty of people are crocheting, too. Maria was working on this lovely blanket Tuesday night. April had a baby blanket she was finished that was crocheted, too. Yes, we are multi-craftual.

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Remember, Tuesday nights are Insanknitty nights! Bring your yarns and whatever you use for crafting. Come and play.