Weekend Round Up!

Plied Knowledge: The week that was…

At the warehouse:

• NEW YARN!!! Sueno Tweed is the same great base we all love of Sueno Sport but with added tweedy greatness!
• Did you miss getting a copy from our first order of Strands of Joy? They are back in stock!
• Have you ever wished you made more notes on a project for future reference? Enter Laine's My Knitting Notes knitting journal...
• In our never ending quest to keep Malabrigo in stock, this week we got in some lovely Silkpaca and Lace. If you haven't made a Shifting Shadows cowl yet, now is the time to take a look at all of the color options available...
• Feeling blah lately? Our latest shipment of Blue Q and their fabulously irreverent bags may be what you need...
• We just love it any time Blue Moon Fiber Arts shows up at the warehouse! This week it is BMFA Socks That Rock Mediumweight...
• Making No. 11 Dawn is out! If you didn't place a pre-order, it's not too late to get a copy...

Around the web:

• Have you gotten to the point where you don't want to buy more yarn because you feel your stash is too big? First of all, THERE IS NO SUCH THING. Second, try helix knitting which seems designed to specifically help de-stash... 
• Stretching - not just for exercise anymore!
• A sobering look at the "new normal" in terms of climate in the US...
• Music enthusiasts! Here is a delightful YouTube channel that takes you down a fascinating rabbit hole of explaining all sorts of music theory concepts you didn't even know were interesting!
• Looking for a new book to read? Real Simple has a running list of the best of 2021 for you to peruse at your leisure...
• Earth Day was this week! 
• NPR's Throughline podcast has an excellent episode on the history of Earth Day...
• Here are 14 easy homemade cleaners you can make...
• Small changes can help!
• Make Meatless Monday a thing either vegetarian or full vegan...
• Contact your government big and small to help get legislation passed to make a lasting impact...

And totally, completely, unapologetically local:

• It's Pizza Week for Portland Mercury!
• Now that everyone 16 and up is eligible for a vaccine, it's time to plan your summer! Willamette Week has a round up their 51 favorite patio bars in Portland to help...
• If your wardrobe needs a pick me up, consider some new spring merch from the Rose City Rollers

Have a great weekend and remember, you can always find us online!