Weekend Round Up!

Plied Knowledge: The week that was…

At the store:

Less Traveled Yarn has been restocked! If you are looking for a beautiful, hand-dyed sport weight yarn for your next project, please give these a look...
Our August Knit 12 Together cast on party was Monday! This month's project is the free pattern Hot Mess Headband by Heather Walpole, and we are recommending Brooklyn Tweed's Shelter but any worsted weight will work. Missed the party? It's never too late to join us- tag us on social media with #k12tog! Looking for the recipe for the Lemon Ricotta Bread? Look no further...
Have you come in to see the Quince & Co. Linen Market Bags Trunk Show yet? It's the last weekend for it and they are fabulous late summer projects in Sparrow!
And don't forget to keep an eye on our classes - we update them regularly!

Around the web:

In honor of all the fabulous fresh produce this time of year we give you this grid of ingredients to make your own salad dressings! No vegetables need to wither in your fridge any longer...
As a counterpoint to all the excellent produce available this time of year, here is an article from Mark Bittman about what farming really looks like from America's Heartland. Quite frankly, it's a little depressing...
We came across this fascinating article about what people did in the days before online passwords were a thing to protect your information...
Need something uplifting to look at this week? Check out this wonderful artist's installation at the border using teeter-totters to bridge line between countries and cultures...
And finally, we give you this far more uplifting look at successful woman starting businesses at any age-even after 50. We are totally on board with getting better with age!

And totally, completely, unapologetically local:

Portland in the summer truly is wonderful and there are always a million things to do! August 10 our neighbor to the east, Spin Laundry Lounge, is hosting an event with Solar Oregon to encourage hanging your laundry out to dry.
If you are in to experiencing other cultures, check out the Festival Latino!
If that isn't enough, there is also the Portland India Festival...
Local favorite, The Clinton Street Theater, is hosting a 48 Hour Film Festival this weekend...
And for a truly "Portland" experience, there is a Chicken Beauty Contest at the Lents Street Fair!