Weekend Round Up!

Plied Knowledge: The week that was…

At the warehouse:

• Berroco is always a favorite and it feels like we are still trying to restock after the big Black Friday Week blowout. If you haven't taken advantage of our Notify When Available button, you should! It will automatically email you about the item you have signed up about so you don't have to miss it again...
• Did you resolve to learn something new this year? You are in luck! We just scheduled some more classes for techniques like entrelac and brioche to get your crafting year revved up...
• Have you been paying attention to the sale yarns on the site? There is good stuff there like Hikoo Llamor, Mohair Luxe Paillettes, and Mohair Luxe Color that we adore but are being discontinued...

Around the web:

• Looking to up your creative game in 2021 in the video world? We found not only a teleprompter app for you but also some interesting giphy backdrops to play with...
• Rugs as art by way of a Salvador Dali aesthetic thanks to artist, Faig Ahmed...
• Did someone mess up your box of chocolates from the holidays and now you don't know what's a caramel from a maple creme? Here are some easy tricks to keep you from being unpleasantly surprised...
• Curious what the craft trends will be for 2021? Martha has ideas...
• If sewing is on your list of crafts to get back to, here are some hacks to help...
• Need help with a resolution to eat healthier? Here are some soups that are all under 300 calories to keep hunger deliciously at bay...
• Even with the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine, making an entryway sanitization station is still a good idea...

And totally, completely, unapologetically local:

• The pandemic has been a boon for table top games. Did you know Portland makes some really good ones?
• Video games more your thing but nostalgic for games of old? A local company is working to save those for us all, too...
• Looking for something a little different and a lot warmer to drink this winter? Check out GlüBar where mulled wine and beer are what's on tap...