Cuckoo for KUKU!!!

We now have patterns for KuKu Dolls. We have just brought these in and haven't even knit them up yet, but we have plenty of Cascade 220 just waiting to be transformed into these adorable friends.

We have patterns for Zoe, Jacky, Dorothy, Maria, and Sam.

Check out all of the KuKu doll patterns at

http://www.thedolly-mamas.com

REMIX will be shipping September 1st!!

Check out this video showing one of our new Berroco yarns. We think it's going to be a top seller.

http://www.berroco.com/slideshows/303/index.html

Noni Patterns

More Noni patterns and bag handles are on the way. Nora Bellows was happy that our customers are loving the Cinch bag. I also ordered zippers for the Nomad bag as well. The two patterns shown are new and the frames for the Confection bags will be coming too.

Zucchini Spindle

Tired of making zuccini bread? Try this instead:

Fishing and Knitting

Sally dropped some stitches while 'frogging in the boat', of course, she had no extra needles or knitting tools, so she just had to use what was on hand!

I think that's a great use of a bobber!

Sally's working on the Chic Knits Ribbi Pulli in a gorgeous color.  It looks great in that setting!

END OF SUMMER AND FALL KICKOFF SALE!!!!!!

Thursday - Sunday, August 12-15
Summer hours are still in effect, check our website for details.

Cotton, linen, and other summer yarns
20% OFF

Discontinued Yarns
25% OFF

Select Pattern Books
25% OFF

Sign up for door prizes. You can sign up once each day of the sale.

Join us on Facebook and Ravelry too!!!

Shoppe pictues

Here's some shots I took last week the shop.  So much creativity and inspiration!

Happy Birthday Elizabeth!

Elizabeth Zimmerman was born 100 years ago on this day.


She influenced so many people, not only in her day but still today.  Here are some of her designs on Ravelry


I'm going to spend the evening (in the air conditioning) playing with some wool in her honor!

Kntting Fever Has Arrived!!!!

Hey everyone. We just got a shipment from Knitting Fever. This includes new colors in Noro Kureyon and Silk Garden, as well as new colors of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino.

We are experimenting with a new yarn from Araucania.

Panguapulli

I'm not sure I can pronounce it, but it has beautiful twisted colorways, you must see it to appreciate it.

Twist Collective - Fall 2010

The Fall 2010 Twist Collective is now up - yum!

Butterflies are Free!!!

Check out the butterfly rings from Spud and Chloe Sweater and Fine.

How fun!!! I might have to knit one up tonite.

Pattern is on their blog.

http://www.spudandchloe.com/

Knit Night tonight!

Our last Knit Nights in July is tonight.  I'll be on a plane somewhere between Idaho and MN while everyone is partaking of the treats so someone please take an extra bite for me!

Here is what I am working on during the plane ride so I can feel like I am knitting with you... it is the Gwnedd Hat from the new KnitScene magazine we just received in at the shop.  This may be one of those patterns I wind up making in several colors since it knits up so nicely and is fun to make.  I'm sure I have a niece or two who would take them off my hands.

Cheers!

UPDATE:  My connecting flight from Salt Lake to Minneapolis was canceled so I wound up flying to Atlanta and then home.... would you believe I logged 2,995 frequent flier miles instead of the 1,142 miles that a direct flight would have given me?!?   Thank goodness I had plenty of yarn packed, not to mention those pointy tips to keep my seat mates under control!  ;-)

Woolwash and more!!!

Check out our new display of "must haves" for blocking and care of your handknit items.

Fall Interweave!!!

Check out the preview

http://www.interweaveknits.com/preview/fall-knits-2010.asp

I love the Hawthorn pullover by Kathy Zimmerman

Knit Night - feasts for the senses

As usual there was a feast for the taste buds at our Thursday Knit night... but Sarah (the Tam Ma'am) also made sure our eyes had a feast!