Pumpkin Season, New Knits & Happy Memories 🧶
Dear Friends,
Happy Pumpkin Season!
This week, we concluded our first-ever Monarch Retreat, and what an incredible experience it was! We enjoyed three days of knitting, delicious food, and soaking up the beauty of Pacific Grove with a wonderful group of guests. Thank you to each of you, and a huge thank you to Kate Atherley, Sandy Barnes, Britt-Marie Brehmer, and our dear Jenn for making it so special. We can’t wait for the next retreat!
After such a busy few days — during which I even lost my voice — I'm looking forward to catching up on work and taking some time to relax at home. I’ve also been playing a bit of Mahjong. It’s funny that the first thing I did when I got home was sit down and knit! I had been so busy that my needles were idle for a while. A couple of episodes of “The Rest is History” and a few rows of knitting definitely rejuvenated me!
I have a couple of baby girls to knit for in the next couple of months, and I’m all about the Crossandra Sweater Mini. Isn't it the cutest thing ever? The Pure Silver Scarf has my name on it 100%, so my fall queue is filling up! Such a happy time for us knitters!
Pre-orders have opened for Patty Lyon’s new book, Knitting ER: A Step-by-Step Guide to Fixing Your Knits, Before and After Bind Off. If you loved Patty’s previous book, Knitting Bag of Tricks, you will definitely want to add this title to your knitting library. I had a sneak peek through the pages, and it is filled with a wealth of information.
I wish you all a lovely and relaxing weekend!
Knit and be happy,
Ann
Highlights
Texture and a gorgeous pairing of yarns have us completely taken with the Pure Silver Scarf. Simple sections of ribbing and garter stitch create a beautifully textured triangular scarf, and we're imagining it in Pascuali Sayama held together with Lamana Premia. Soft, lofty, and finished with just the right amount of halo, it's the kind of combination that makes simple stitches feel extra special.
A little graphic, a little playful, and very cozy. This hat gives us another reason to play with the color wall! We're pairing it with Sandnes Garn Double Sunday, whose smooth stitches and fabulous palette make choosing two colors half the fun. Go classic and tonal or pick a combination with plenty of contrast. Check, please!
Could we resist a hat covered in tiny sheep? Absolutely not. Bellwether features a sweet little flock surrounded by flowers, and we think Kelbourne Woolens Scout is just the yarn for it. Woolly, wonderfully suited to colorwork, and available in so many good colors, the hardest part may be choosing your combination.
How sweet is the Crossandra Sweater Mini? We fell immediately for that playful scalloped detail and think it would be absolutely lovely worked in Isager Baby. Soft and lightweight, it's a beautiful yarn for little layers—and a very good excuse to cast on something tiny.
Not quite sweater weather? Don't feel like fussing with a shawl? The Ivy Cape might be just the thing. This simple top-down layer has an easy, polished shape that we can see ourselves throwing over just about everything. And in Woolfolk Far? Even better. Exceptionally soft addition to your fall wardrobe.
Kits to keep you stitching…
In case you missed out on these featured favorites,
here is a recap of last week's projects!
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Double Knit Scarf • Welted Fingerless Mitts
Breckenridge Bundle Hat • Petra Jacket
Featured in the Shop
Dropped a stitch? Found a mistake several rows back, or worse, after you’ve already bound off? Patty Lyons’ Knitting ER is here to help! This handy guide walks you step-by-step through diagnosing and fixing all sorts of knitting mishaps. It’s one of those books every knitter will be glad to have on the shelf—just in case!
Available for preorder now and expected to arrive October 20th!
in case you missed it...
New to our shelves—and just in time for fall!
Meet Rowan Mohair Tweed—a dreamy DK-weight blend of Merino wool and mohair with a soft, heathered look and just the right touch of sheen. Cozy yet polished, it’s a beautiful choice for everything from hats and mitts to sweaters, cardigans, and wraps. And with lovely stitch definition, cables, texture, and colorwork have plenty of room to shine.
Custom-Fit Hats: A Guide for Math Lovers & Haters Alike by Kate Atherly
Have yarn, will knit! This clever little book gives you everything you need to create a custom-fit hat in just about any yarn and for just about any head—from preemie to adult XL. Choose your style, gauge, and finishing touches and make it completely your own. We have a feeling this one will come in very handy for gift knitting!
Classes & Events
We offer a variety of classes and knitting help, both virtual and in-store. Visit our site to learn more about each class, see the list of requirements, and sign up! When signing up for a class, please note the list of supplies and, if required, the homework.
October
Knitting 101
Saturdays, October 3rd and 10th, from 10:30 am to noon
I'm So Basic Sock Knitting Workshop
Saturdays, October 3rd and 10th, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm +
October 17th, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Knitting 102 - The Sophie Scarf
Saturdays, October 17th and 24th, from noon to 1:30 pm
Fixing Knitting Mistakes 101
Saturday, October 24th, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
November
Knitting 101
Saturdays, November 7th and 14th, from noon to 1:30 pm
The New Colorwork: Geometric Knitting Basics with Margaret Holzmann
Saturday, November 21st, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Safe at Home Block Workshop with Margaret Holzmann
Saturday, November 21st, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Shop Small Weekend
Friday and Saturday, November 27th and 28th, all day
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