Plied Knowledge: The week that was…
At the warehouse:
- Freia! Having a hard time concentrating with (waves hands) all that's going on in the world? Let Freia's beautiful ombre yarn do the heavy lifting for you project...
- Shelter fans - we got some more of our backorders from Brooklyn Tweed this week! If you think sweater season is over, let one of our Twistedistas assure you that a Weekender from Andrea Mowry with no sleeves (!!!) is a delightful Spring/Fall garment that all should look into...
- Love the look of handspun yarns but can't afford the price tag? Zauberball Starke 6 is here to help!
![Freia Fine Handpaints](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2062/7539/files/freia-fine-handpaints-ombre-fingering-shawl-ball_194d267c-fefc-4517-beb8-28ccf5c0cb58_600x600.jpg?v=1649357004)
![Brooklyn Tweed Shelter](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2062/7539/files/Brooklyn-Tweed-Shelter_cf814fbb-4f0d-4774-a847-369f44e5ec41_600x600.jpg?v=1649357029)
![Schoppel Starke 6](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2062/7539/files/schoppel-zauberball-starke-6_4e75a0cf-a51a-4645-9d24-b57d0de7d626_600x600.jpg?v=1649357052)
Around the web:
- For those that celebrate, Easter prep is well underway...
- DIY Bunny Bags for all holiday needs...
- Non-candy egg fillers...
- DIY decorations to get you in the mood...
- Easter eggs to knit and crochet...
- Easter baskets to knit and crochet...
- For others, it's Ramadan! Ramadan Mubarak! This NPR article shows how it gets celebrated throughout the world and this one gives tips on etiquette for non-Muslims...
- Speaking of Brooklyn Tweed, did you see their newsletter this week on knitting for little ones?
- Upgrade your grilled cheese...
- As you plan your yard this spring, try some of these drought tolerant plants...
- CRAFTERS! This to That helps you figure out how to glue different types of materials together if possible!
- And finally, something amazing to look at- abandoned churches in Italy are still beautiful...
And totally, completely, unapologetically local:
- Need some retail therapy? There's a Spring Makers Market this weekend that's more than happy to help...
- Let the Oregon Symphony take your little mermaid Under The Sea...
- It's spring- get picky with your Portland bakeries...
- Easter is coming, join Hip Chicks to learn how to pair your candy with your wine appropriately...