Weekend Round Up!

Plied Knowledge: The week that was…

At the store:

• The Knit 12 Together Cast On Party was Monday! This month's project is the Rye Light Sock pattern from Tin Can Knits. Any fingering weight yarn will do and don't forget to tag us on social media with #k12tog! Looking for the recipe for the Lemon Crinkle Cookies from the party? Here you go...
• The beginning of the month brings new Knitted Wit colors! Are you a fan of the HerStory colors or the Sassy Holidays? Or maybe you are Knitting the National Parks? Either way, we have the yarn you need!
• In from Skacel this week is the Addi Egg I-Cord Knitting Machine. What would one possibly do with an I-cord knitting machine? We offer up not only Purl SoHo's I-cord necklace idea but also a way to dye your own self-striping yarn!
• And don't forget to keep an eye on our classes - we update them regularly!

Around the web:

• It's summertime and the season of the beach read. Ever wonder where this phenomenon came from? The New Yorker looked into it for you...
• Ah, stargazing... One of the best parts of camping and here's a guide to finding the best stuff in the night sky if your skills are a little rusty...
• We came across a fascinating article about Sarah Bernhardt from Vox. It posits that she was the first modern celebrity and their argument is undeniable...
• On the subject of women in history, this amusing article highlights women in western art having a terrible time at parties...

And totally, completely, unapologetically local:

• Black Sheep Gathering is this weekend! If you are a spinner or straight up lover of animals, this is the place for you...
• Also this weekend is the Waterfront Blues Festival!
• And because Portland loves its beer, there is also the Portland Craft Beer Festival this weekend...

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