Magic Loop...

Hello everyone...Our Saturday's Magic Loop Workshop was AWESOME!!!! Kim did an terrific job of teaching us, she was very patient with us...and yes, I did say "US"...I know I said I'd never learn, didn't want to, had no desire...then I watched and HAD to do it too...It is fun once you get the jist of it...It's a rhythm! We were a little slow to get the cast on, we didn't get as far along as Kim had wanted us to... so she assigned us homework. We are meeting again on Saturday to keep the rhythm going! Kim is more than willing to repeat the workshop should anyone, like me, have a change of heart!! I'll take pics Saturday and post our progress...

AKG Addition...

Barbara King of "The Yarnwinder Studio" will be closing her door after many years of serving the knitting community. She has chosen "A Knitter's Garden" to make available much of her remaining inventory as of September.

Please stay tuned for forth coming info...

A Knitter's Garden is planning a few "Autumn Specials" you do not want to miss!!

My Button and Stitch Marker Swap...

Most knitters are aware of Ravelry...I belong to a number of different groups there. This last SWAP I did was so much fun...not a real big commitment, no knitting involved, just collecting a few specific things and off you go. We emailed our matched swapee with a few questions on likes etc...My swapee went above and beyond...You should see the cool hand designed and hand made Stitch Markers...3 sets of them, Yarn Note Cards are so LOVELY, tea and candy(gone but not forgotten), really cute buttons...2 painted enamel-a butterfly and a kitten-and a round ceramic one. As if that wasn't enough....also in my box of treasures...Square Circular Needles by Kollage, can't wait to check them out, and the most beautiful Shawl Clasp...forged glass, shimmers with the light...Just Magnificent!!!
Here are pics of MY gifts sent by my Friend Brenda AKA quilt2, I can't THANK YOU enough.....I LOVE LOVE LOVE EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!

Socks on the Magic Loop.....

We are planning a Sock Class for any interested in learning "Magic Loop...Two Sox at Once" Of course, any who know me well realize....I can't teach that class myself...I can not knit socks to fit human feet!!! So, a very talented knitter, Kim, is going to be the instructor for the class.

There are a few requirements...
....you MUST have Sock Knitting Knowledge...

The class will be held Saturday, August 1st from 11:00 to 2:00
The cost is $45/3 hour workshop...Registration MANDATORY with $20 deposit.
You will be knitting a pair of baby socks, the smaller size will give you time to achieve all sock components within this 3 hour time span.

Supplies needed for the class are a skein of sock yarn, stitch markers, Circular Needles size #2 or #3 x 47"...Everything is available here as well as the Magic Loop Booklet and a couple of highly recommended Sock Knitting books.

We have been planning this workshop for quite some time....I am sure it will be enjoyed by all who participate...

How do I squeeze it all in???

New Yarns have arrived, New Patterns and New Ideas...
Joe Raffino of SWTC stopped by the shop awhile back. He had a trunk show with him and shared a bit with me and a couple of customers who just happened to be here that day. The "Big V Vest" was so impressive in person...not so much by the pic...I ordered the yarn...Terra..50% Bamboo/50% Cotton...in five colors. The Patterns are also here...I have started mine, had to put it aside and now am trying to get back to it...the back is finished, the fronts [I like to work on both tog] are on the needles...Stop by and check it out...Very Nice Drape and Feel, Perfect for Summer.

Joe also put together a lovely kit for me....A MARIPOSA Shawl available, two kits in varigated Bamboo colors, Peacock and Vineyard in stock.

SWTC's "A-Maizing", their Corn Fiber is here too...available in 3 colors. A flat ribbon like yarn, fun to work with cool and washable, great for summer Tanks. I have knitted a baby sweater "to check it out for you", any excuse! What a pleasure to knit with!! Sample sweater is here for your viewing, touching and fondling!!

AKG has another Original Pattern available for your knitting ease...Child's Tank Top...available in 4 sizes. Knitted on circular needles...sample for you viewing.

Stop by when the spirit moves you, but don't wait too long....UNANNOUNCED Summer Specials...but you have to visit in person to take advantage.....See you soon.....

Finishing Class...

As promised, we had our "Finishing Class" on Saturday. We had a very productive day. I believe everyone caught on to the techniques covered. We accomplished everything I had planned to touch on in less time than expected.

I will be holding another secession in August for those who could not attend this one due to vacations...see, they do get in the way!!! Again, I will announce the actual date as soon as it is determined, either Saturday, August 8th or 15th. More details to follow...

Thank you for those who attended...You all did very well....ever a question...do NOT hesitate to ask, I am ALWAYS available to you.

Gift Certificate of the Month Club...

I am going to suspend this club for the duration of the summer. So many of my knitters are absent due to childrens' schedules, summer vacations and heat...who wants to knit heavy afghans during a Heat Wave...right Staci?

So, we will forgo "The Club" for a few months...Let's plan on bringing it back the first of October...Schedules and General Insanity should have calmed down by then!!!

I will remind everyone as Autumn approaches....