Weekend Round Up!

Plied Knowledge: The week that was…

At the warehouse:

• Hazel Knits!!! We were absolutely DELIGHTED with our order of Artisan Sock and Entice this week. The order of Cadence? Total bonus and absolutely stunning...
• Knitted Wit is always a joy to receive! Not only are her colors bold and bright, but her greys are amazing and this time around we have them in Sock and DK...
• Speaking of Cadence, have you seen September's Knit 12 Together project? The Sparkle and Twirl Cowl is a great way to jump into fall projects and you absolutely should treat yourself to some Hazel Knits Cadence with cashmere to make it. The pattern is FREE until midnight on the 5th with any purchase over a dollar! Bonus round, Tiara the Unicorn has made a video to help anyone new to colorwork figure out how to do floats!
• We're having a Labor Day Sale! 20% off all needles, hooks, and notions through Sunday at midnight PT so get cracking for the best selection!

Around the web:

• Labor Day weekend is here!
• For many, it's all about what's on sale...
• For some it's an end-of-the-summer bash that requires some excellent food...
• Drinks!
• And here are 23 more suggestions to help wave goodbye to summer...
• How adorable is this crocheted pasta???
• Is your garden overrun with tomatoes? You have more options than you think...
• Canning is a solid choice...
• Drying them for your own sun-dried tomatoes is also a great idea...
• Raw tomato sauce is totally a thing for pasta...
• Salsa is a classic...
• A train to nowhere for stargazing sounds pretty amazing...
• It's been pretty crazy round the world- do you have a bug out bag prepared? Here are some essentials to have...
• Is returning to the office something you are worried about? It could be beneficial to you...
• And finally, if a diy project is in your future, lumber prices are starting to fall and this article has tips to help you save some money...

And totally, completely, unapologetically local:

• Let Grand Central make the challah for your Jewish New Year...
• A Portland classic is back this year - if you have never taken in the Oregon Symphony's end of summer concert, you have the chance once again. Not only does the festival include arts such as jazz, ballet and taiko to name a few, it ends with the 1812 Overature complete with ACTUAL CANONS and fireworks!
• Are flowers your thing? Check out the Swan Island Dahlia Festival...
• Got a Bank of America card? Then you have free admission to some Portland museums this weekend!
• And finally, the other Portland classic that's back is Art In The Pearl...