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Who likes presents?
We do!!! And that's why we're starting an every-other-month subscription box in 2021. We're probably on the late side to this trend; there are a lot to choose from to feed your yarn love. We have the details set out here but thought you might be interested in more info about our "On the Rocks Box". First off, we only chose the name because it goes with our Bar Theme and it's a catchy rhyme. You will not be receiving liquor with your yarn. (But you might receive a fun cocktail recipe in a box or two.....) We've got box...
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The Arne and Carlos Report
Through the miracle of Zoom technology we and several others who signed up were able to hear and see Arne and Carlos from their home in Norway over the weekend! I think it's safe to say that we are all rather grumpy about virtual meetings but it really is decent way to interact in pandemic times. Arne & Carlos are incredibly popular in Norway (we've heard them described as The Martha Stewart of Norway). They're also pretty beloved in North America. They were as delightful on the Zoom screen as they were in real life several years ago during the...
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Fave Quotes from Erika Knight
In the past few months, we've had a nice chat with Erika Knight, and we've listened to her four podcasts episodes. It is time for a little recap of the several pages of handwritten notes taken. (Who is Erika Knight, you may be asking. Read about her here.) Maybe it's because we are smitten with the accents from England, but we liked this right away, "My mum was always making stuff . . . my granny knitted, my mum knitted. It was all in our fabric." Here are a few more that we scribbled down. "Keep it simple." "Just give...
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Did You Know?
We know our readers are loyal supporters of local yarn shops and independent dyers, so we think you'll be just as annoyed by this as we are! Yesterday's flip through The Instagram alerted us to a new yarn at the mega craft/imported "stuff" store also known as Hobby Lobby. It happened to hit this blog writer who has never been a fan of hobby lobby at the blog writing time of the week, so here ya go. Here's what Heather of The Lemonade Shop wrote on her Instagram page: "I spent most of yesterday speechless, not sure if I wanted to...
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Erika Knight
Erika Knight is a highly respected British knit and crochet designer. She has a Fine Art background and a successful career in the fashion industry; her trend forecasting work eventually reignited her passion for the handmade. With her ‘simple’ ethos, Erika has a unique interpretation of craft: her mission is to simplify and communicate her insight and passion for handknitting with accessible yet enticing projects. Her goal is to inspire everyone to experiment and above all enjoy creating. The author of numerous highly acclaimed books on knit, crochet and craft, Erika has lectured at the V&A Museum in London, as...
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