Weekend Round Up!

Plied Knowledge: The week that was…

At the warehouse:

• BLACK CAT!!!! We are so excited to get our long awaited restock of Black Cat Etain and Essential DK which includes a ton of new colors...
• Dishcloths are ALWAYS in season and we decided to give a try to a new version of our long time favorite Sugar N Cream. Scrub Off is still 100"% cotton and here for all to try...
• Winders and Swifts! If you are looking to upgrade your home setup for yarn, we have options for a range of budgets.
• Knitters Pride swifts and winders are the reliable sedan version that will serve any crafter well...
• If you are looking to treat yourself, Ashford winders and swifts are definitely the luxury model to look into...
• It's April! That means we have a new project for our Knit 12 Together Knitalong and this month we are all in for Brooklyn Tweed Ranch 03 and the Dalleray Cowl. 

Around the web:

• Easter is this weekend! Still looking for ideas?
• Got extra yarn? You can make easter eggs either knit or crochet or how about this cute crochet bunny?
• Is embroidery where your heart is at right now? Here's a bunny pouch for you...
• Don't forget to dye your eggs...
• Lighter Easter recipes given our extra pandemic pounds and some vegetarian Easter recipes, too...
• Still got your sourdough starter? Then you should definitely try these sourdough hot cross buns with chocolate chips...
• And don't forget the basket...
• Afternoon naps for the win!
• It's cherry blossom season and in Japan they have been tracking it for hundreds of years. Check out this chart to see how climate change has effected bloom time and then sooth your sad heart with some actual pictures...
• Art lovers rejoice - the Louvre's collection is now online!
• Audiobook lovers - did you know there was an app that does the same thing for longform magazine articles?

And totally, completely, unapologetically local:

• We would be remiss to not talk about beloved author and local legend Beverly Cleary's passing. To honor her legacy, we give you this wonderful NPR podcast about some of her essential books...
• If you are looking for something local to do for Easter, Pix Patisserie has you covered...
• Are you feeling the need for flowers? The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is ongoing through May 2nd...
• Need a landscaping project? Learn how to make a Pacific Northwest rain garden...
• Booze and boba- a combo made in heaven here in Portland!