It is our final month for our featured Scarf of the Month. To finish it off, we have two yummy projects for you.

The first is not a scarf, but a cowl. I just love having a nice warm layer to wear that does not get in the way of doing things with my hands, but adds that extra bit of warmth. Harmonia’s Rings Cowl does just that. It uses a mobius cast on for added interest, and then just sits nicely on the sholders for a classy, comfortable accent piece for Winter. We did it in Plymouth’s Mushishi (one skein), but we also have many other yarns that would work up wonderfully.

Harmonia's Rings Cowl in Mushishi

 The second is the Running Hearts scarf, a pretty, seasonal  lace scarf, especially if you are Scandanavian (hearts are used as a Christmas motif in Scandanavian countires). It can be worn plain, or embelished like the sample. We have knit it up in Cascade’s Cloud 9, but it is looking very nice in a number of different yarns.

We love our Malabrigo. It is so soft, and the colors are wonderful. Malabrigo did something terrific, though, they came up with a new yarn that uses the same fiber and same colors, but with a twist for durability! They do love us. Between this and the new Lambs Pride Bulky, we have more temptations than ever. Come pet!

Malabrigo Twist

We thought it would be fun to post a few pictures from some of our recent classes. In the pictures are the Felted Gnome class and Needle Felted Ornaments. The folks were having a blast!

Jo'Elle's Felted Ornament class

Irina's Felted Gnome Class

Do gnomes come in gaggles?

We have been getting a lot of requests lately for Lamb’s Pride Bulky. We just did not know how we were going to fit it in here. We chose to get it in anyway.
So, for all of you who have been asking? Come and get it!

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.

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.

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.

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.

“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