Annette's Bulky Mittens

I've made 2 sets of these fantastic mittens and I just can't get enough. I was on a frantic deadline for pair number two and managed to have them ready to wrap in just 4.5 hours!

Ella Rae Kamelsoft (1.5 skeins) and less than 1 skein of Classic Elite Fresco. Merino Wool, Camel and Alpaca - YUMMY!

One pair is Chocolate Kamelsoft with pink Fresco and the other is Black Kamelsoft with grey Fresco. The combinations are endless. Now... what colors to cast on for me?

Holiday Gnomes

You can still knit these up before Christmas.

Socks!

Don't forget that our "Sox Pistols" meets the 2nd Sunday of every month from 2-4 pm at the store. Join us and show off your projects or just sit and knit a while.

Here's a funny video from Interweave Knits showing gorgeous handknit socks!

New Online Patterns...

There are some new winter editions of online magazines that are now up:
Knitty (www.knitty.com)
Twist (www.twistcollective.com)

Do you know of others? Please leave us a comment and we will add them!

Reteat pictures from Sue

I hope you can tell how much fun we had! There's a shot here of Lori when she's knitting so fast her hands are blurry! (click on a picture to see a larger version)

"Thai Die" book opening

We spent the evening at The Locust Street Hotel with author, Monica Ferris. What a delight it was. Approximately 50 people listened to Monica read from her new needlework mystery. We even examined the staircase where a significant death occurs in the novel. Monica helped my son Sam re-enact the scene. He was quite happy to oblige.

Yes, that is a live bunny that is happily sharing its fur with the spinning wheel. I believe her name was Blanche. Lisa from Amboy's "Cottage Cafe" was there with spinning wheel and her famous pie.

We still have a few signed copies available at the shop. I already bought one for my mom.