Newsletters

Beach Walks, Sleeve Island and Fall Knitting

Dear Friends, First of all, I want to thank Molly for taking over the newsletter duties while Mr. Monarch and I traveled through Southern Germany and Austria. We have had a...

New Month, New Stitches, and of course Stripes!

Dear Friends, As you read this, Mr. Monarch and I have just arrived in Berlin! We’re here to watch a friend’s son play for the German National Basketball Team. (Don’t...

New Yarn, Cozy Projects & Fall Inspiration

Dear Friends, Can you believe we're already nearing the end of August? Have you been making progress on your projects for our August Finish Along? I definitely have some knitting to...

Stripes, Sweaters & New Inspiration

Monarch Knitting Newsletter Dear Friends, Are you wrapping up some WIPs for the August Finish Along? I am happy to report that I have a small bit of the second sleeve...

New Classes, New Notions & Plenty to Knit

Dear Friends, It’s a busy and buzzy Concours Weekend here on the Monterey Peninsula! My daughter, son-in-law, and grandson are visiting, so I will be happily ignoring the racing engines...

A Fast Finish & Our Fall Knit Along

Dear Friends, If you're looking for a quick and satisfying knit, the Golden Fields Vest is a wonderful choice. I finished mine from cast-on to bind-off in just six days! It's...