Dale of Norway “Retro” Trunk Show

We are lucky enough to be getting a few Dale of Norway trunk shows for our fine shop. First up is a show from the “Retro” book. These will only be in the shop from December 10 – 20, so if you want to see them you will have to hustle. “Retro” is a nice collection of classic  Norwegian patterns, and we are very happy to be able to show them off.

The second Dale show is a special one. During the Olympics we will be hosting the Olympic sweater trunk show! What could be better than that! We will post more details on that show closer to the actual show date.

Hurry in! See them now! Going Fast!

We have a wonderful, colorful trunk show in right now, but only for a short time. A bunch of items have come in from Kristin Nicholas, but only until the 2oth of this month!

I really love her playfulness and the way she mixes colors. It is a delight. Come see these great pieces if you can.

We have the accompanying book on order so if you are interested in a copy let us know and we will reserve one for you.

Woodland is Open!

Neither rain, nor rain, nor even more rain was able to delay the completion of Woodland indefinitely. The road is open! Enjoy it while you can, because the remaining segment is slotted for Spring 2010, though it is a much smaller piece and will go much quicker.

November Scarves of the Month

We have two more scarves to tempt you with this month. I am loving the feel of both of them. One is straight-forward, the other a bit more complex, and both are lovely.

The first is Ann Norling’s “Short Row Multi-directional Scarf”, a long name for a simple yet elegent scarf. Especially pretty in a yarn with a longish colorway, we knit it up in Mochi Plus by Crystal Palace, a worsted weight merino/nylon blend with a nice soft feel. The pattern is written for 3 weights of yarn, so the possibilities are nearly endless.

The second is the “Noro Striped Scarf” by Jared Flood of Brooklyn Tweed. The pattern is available free online. Instead of running two Noro, though, we chose to use one colorway of Noro Silk Garden for the color play, and then accent that with a solid shade of Royal Llama Silk. It has multiple aspects to recommend it. It is the perfect “Dang its cold out, where is my scarf?” scarf, but it is also has a luxurious edge, and feels soft and lovely.

The Enchanted Sole: Legendary Socks for Adventurous Knitters

“Once Upon a Time Sock knitters yearned for legendary patterns fit for queens, and pixies, and alchemists, yet still wearable for the modern adventurer. Then along came a designer who understood this yearning, and The Enchanted Sole was born, with 20 legendary sock patterns sure to please every adventurer on your list.”

Experience the magic of The Enchanted Sole at Yarn Harbor. While we carry many sock yarns to spark your imagination, we happen to have some of the yarns used in Janel Laidman’s book on hand.

“Changeling,” page 64 using Schoppel Wolle “Zauberball”

“Tinker,” page 69 using Trekking “Pro Natura”

“Traveler,” page 78 using Trekking “XXL” (now discontinued, but we still have some!)          

“Alchemist,” page 88 using Schoppel Wolle “Zauberball”

 We’ve added some additional classes this fall, so there’s even more to explore here at Yarn Harbor! As always, you can view a complete list of our classes on our official class webpage.

Felted Christmas OrnamentsSaturday, November 21 or December 12
10-2 
This 4-hour class will teach you the basics of needle felting and you will leave with two complete felted Christmas ornaments.
Materials: Instructor will provide all materials to complete two ornaments: $10 materials fee due to instructor.
Cost: $20 + materials
Instructor: Jo’Elle Galo

Knitting 101 
Wednesdays, October 7, 14 & 21
5 – 7 This is the basic knitting 101 class where you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease and sew a seam while making a hat.
Materials: Pattern provided by instructor, 14” size US 8 needles, 3 oz. of worsted weight yarn, tapestry needle.
Cost: $30 + materials
Instructor: Kathy Thomas

Christmas Gnome Bottle Cover: New Start Date

November 14, 21, and your choice of November 28 or December 5 due to the holidays
12-2
If you would like to make a Christmas gift that brings a smile to any face, this class is for you! Join us to knit this whimsical gnome. Make just one or the whole family (in three different sizes). This project can be knit in the round or flat using fingering weight yarn and then slightly felted The beard is embroidered after felting.
Skills: knit in the round with circular and double-pointed needles, decreasing, increasing, folded hem.
Materials: Patterns and supply kits (yarn, filler, eyes) available, circular and double-pointed needles size US 5, markers, tapestry needle.
Cost: $30 + materials
Instructor: Irina Haller

 

October Scarves of the Month

We have two new scarves up for you, as usual, both are quite differeent, one from a web source, one you can pick up right here.

 

Twilly’s Neckerchief in Nuna

The first scarf is more of a knitted bandana. It is available free from interweaveknits.com and is called the Twilly Scarf. Kathy did it in three shades of Nuna from Mirasol. Nuna is a really yummy 40/40/20 blend of merino wool, silk, and bamboo. Kathy said she had enough yarn left over to make a second one. A gift for a friend, and then one for you too!

Judy's Bobble Scarf in Rhythm

The second is a fun bobbly scarf done up in Jojoland’s Rhythm. Rhythm is a 100% Superwash wool in a light worsted weight. It has nice long colorways. Some are more subtle, some more wild. The scarf took 2 balls, and is a free pattern available in the store.

Trunk Shows in October

We have two Trunk shows running right now. one for just a short while, so you will want to get in soon.

The first is from Elisebeth Lavold. We have a number of the items from “the small things matter collection, book 17″, and one sweet cardi from “the dreamweaver’s collection, book 14″. The garments are in Silky Wool, a DK weight 45/35/20 blend of wool, silk, and nylon. You have to hurry on this one, we just have the garments until Oct 15th.

Elsebeth Lavold Trunk Show

Next up is Chrissy Gardiner of Gardiner Yarn Works. This is a very different show from her last few. Whimsical children’s items and toys, Xmas stockings, it is a nice assortment of seasonal items.

Gardiner Yarn Works

 Come and enjoy the very creative works of these two women!

Three New Sock Yarns

We have a few new sock yarns in the shop. Two from Regia and one fun and crazy one from Schoppel Wolle.

First there is a fun yarn from Regia that comes with a fun little book about sock monsters! 4-fadig is a bright, kid-focused multi-colored sock yarn 75/25 wool/nylon, machine washable with 6 colorways. There is a great chart in the back of the book to aid with sizing sock for kids, as well as the story and a pattern.

Regia 4-fadig Color--new kid's Sock Yarn

Next up is another from Regia, A sock weightt named Hand Dye Effect. I am loving the long, gradual colorways, and seeing all sorts of non-sock projects in this one! A 70/25/5 loosly spun blend of Wool, Nylon, and acrylic.

Regia Hand Dye Effect

The last in this fun trio is Crazy Zauberball  from Schoppelwolle. I am very intrigued by this one. Long interesting colorways, wrapped so you have to pull from the outside, in a 75/25 wool/nylon blend. I have been pleased with the other German wools I have knit up. I may just have to play with some of this fairly soon!

Crazy Zauberball

New for Fall

Yarns
Fall yarns are arriving here at Yarn Harbor just in time for the leaves to turn colors. Take a look at what’s new:

Joyful Journey Alpacas
Alpaca yarns from a local farm in a variety of colors and weights. We’ll be getting even more after her next shearing! 

Classic Elite Yarns “Fresco”
60% wool/30% baby alpaca/10% angora ~ DK weight ~ 164 yds/50g

Mirasol Peru “Nuna”
40% merino/40% silk/20% bamboo ~ DK weight ~ 191 yds/50g

Mirasol Peru “Tupa”
50% merino/50% silk ~ sport weight ~ 137 yds/50g

Jojoland “Rhythm”
100% superwash wool ~ worsted weight ~ 110 yds/50 g

Mirasol Peru “Miski”
100% baby llama ~ worsted weight ~ 82 yds/50 g

Plymouth “Trabajos del Peru”
100% extra fine merino wool ~ aran weight ~ 147 yds/100 g

Spinning
We now carry student size drop spindles and both alpaca and mohair roving in natural colors (in addition to the wools we’ve carried previously)

Lace
Be sure to stop in to see beautiful lace pieces knit by Irina and Kathy!