Tuesday, February 23, 2010

New Session for Kids Learn to Knit (And Parents Too)

We have been inundated with requests for our Kids Learn to Knit class this Sunday, February 28. To accommodate all the students we have added an extra session the same day from 3-5. Please call us at the shop at (206) 706-4197 to reserve a spot.

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Monday, February 22, 2010

Sale of the Week



Smooshy, by Dream in Color, brings together extremely soft superfine merino wool and uniquely dyed colors. Each skein is a generous 450 yards. More than enough for socks and colorwork and also perfect for a small shawl.

Cookie A. has used Smooshy for many of her designs like these fabulous Mingus Socks available at the shop.



Or you can knit this intriguing stole by Keri Williams, available free from Knitty.



Smooshy is 15% off through February 28.

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Monday, February 15, 2010

Sale of the Week



We love Blue Sky Alpacas and have been so proud to carry their yarns. After many requests from customers we have added their Skinny Dyed and Skinny Organic cotton yarns to the shop. Each skein is 150 yards of DK-weight 100% organic cotton in dreamy dyed colors or subtle, soft natural shades.

Skinny Dyed and Skinny Organic are 15% off through February 21.

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Thursday, February 11, 2010

Madrona Fiber Arts Retreat

Things may be a little quiet at the shop this week as we head to Tacoma for the Madrona Fiber Arts Retreat. We will be bringing yarns, bags, loom and accessories to sell in the Marketplace. Please stop by and say hi.

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Monday, February 8, 2010

Sale of the Week



We get asked all the time, "How should I wash my knits?" At the Fiber Gallery we are huge fans of Eucalan. It's a no-rinse wool wash that is perfect for all your handknits. Simply soak your items in cool water with a little Eucalan, squeeze out any excess water (don't wring) and lay flat to dry. Your knits will come out clean, soft and smelling great. Eucalan comes in four styles, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Lavender and Unscented, in two sizes, 100 and 500 ml.

All Eucalan products are 15% off through February 14.

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Wednesday, February 3, 2010

New Reads



Do you ever see great sock patterns online only to find that you have to be part of a sock yarn club to get them? Sock Club by Charlene Schurch and Beth Parrott collects some of the loveliest sock club patterns into a single volume. Filled with 23 inventive patterns from top designers like Anne Hanson, Janine Le Cras and Adrienne Fong, Sock Club will have you reaching for your needles.



Debbie Bliss is a perennial favorite designer. Her breezy, classic aesthetic makes her designs beautiful and wearable. Her latest magazine features patterns for the home, for babies and children and for the fashionable knitter.



Have you seen Wool Pets? Local designer Laurie Sharp teaches you how to create whimsical creatures from wool. Needle felting is simple to learn with limitless possibilities for creativity. We carry all the supplies you need to get started including kits to create Wool Pets of your own.

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Monday, February 1, 2010

Sale of the Week



Our newest yarn, Bamboo Silk from Ella Rae, has drape, shine and rich, saturated colors. A blend of 70% bamboo viscose and 30% silk that knits up to 5 sts/in, it immediately had me dreaming of all the sweaters I could make with it.


Amelia, a free pattern from Knitty.com


Jewel, an elegant tank from Wendy Bernard's Custom Knits


CeCe, a seamless cardigan knit from the top-down, by ChicKnits


Bamboo Silk is 15% off through February 7.

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