This isn't a very good photo but I wanted to show our latest import from Peru. Trabajos del Peru is imported by Plymouth Yarn and is a thick and thin 100% wool. It contains 147 yards and knits at 4 stitches per inch on a 9 needle. Lou described it as a cross between Malabrigo and Manos. It's a lovely yarn. $14.00 per hank.
Here is something unusual. It's made of 100% sugar cane viscose, something we have never seen before. The colors are very subtle, blending easily from one to another. Ruca Multy is the name and it has 263 yards per hank. The gauge is 5.5 stitches per inch on a 4-5 needle. It would make a lovely summer top. 
Take a look at these colors. Bombay is 100% mercerized cotton and has 251 yards per skein. It knits at 6 stitches per inch on a size 4 needle. I have been touching it every time I walk by it and last night at Knit Nite someone finally succommed to it. Marne started a pair of baby legwarmers and we all got to touch it in progress. The yarn is surprisingly soft and knits up nicely. It's $14.00 each and perfect for light weight projects. I can see a summer cardigan or shawl using this lovely yarn.
Learn to knit socks class - 2 sessions - Feb. 21st & Feb. 28th, 11:00AM - 12:30PM. Must know how to knit on double point needles as there is homework to be done in advance. $30.00 plus supplies. You will attend both sessions to complete your sock and there is knitting to be done between classes.
Learn to knit a mobius scarf. Two sessions - Jan. 24th & Jan 31st - 3PM-4:30PM. $30.00 plus supplies. This is a fascinating concept made popular by Cat Bordhi. It entails a unique cast on method.
Oh how beautiful is this? In this 2 hour class you will learn to make a lovely necklace from pre-felted balls. You will string them on wire and use crimp beads to hold in place. Saturday, March 7th. $20.00 plus supplies.
Are these adorable or what? Using prefelted items, pewter charms and beads, you will create a one-of-a-kind wacky woman pin for your very own. The sky is the limit so be ready to have some fun. Date will be Sat, Feb. 14th. $20.00 plus supplies. What a cute valentine surprise.
Above is a photo of our Wednesday Knit Nite bunch at our recent scarf exchange. In July we filled out a form, chose names and started working on our secret pals scarf. They were presented this week and all were outstanding, one prettier than the next. Everyone was pleased with the outcome and we will definately do some type of exchange next year. Won't you join us?
Speaking of scarves, this is one I just finished. Talk about easy, this was it. It is cast on sideways and done in garter stitch, changing yarns every few rows. This combination was angora and baby alpaca dk. It came out longer than anticipated, even though I did make a very large (50 stitch) swatch, so keep this in mind if you want to try it. The end word for this scarf is soft. It is a dream around the neck. It looks much harder than it actually is, so give it a try.
Look what just arrived at Needle Nook. These are 100% silk scarves from Laurel Burch. You know she is famous for her cat images and no exception here, although we do have one with butterflies. Any cat lover will be delighted to receive one of these as a gift, including yourself. They are very colorful and some have beads in the design or as fringe. A very affordable price too - $25.00 each. So drop in to see all the different styles we have in stock.
