Weekend Round Up!

Plied Knowledge: The week that was…

At the store:

• Pom Pom Quarterly Issue 30 is here! If you have pre-ordered it, keep an eye on your mailbox because they are going out on Friday...
• We received a gorgeous shipment of Black Cat this week! If you haven't taken a look at their Etain fingering or Essential DK, you definitely should...
• There is a new sample in the store for Monday's Knit 12 Together project the Main Street Cozy from Tin Can Knits in a Knitted Wit Double Bubble. It's a delightful little coffee cup cozy that everyone needs for fall...
• And don't forget to keep an eye on our classes - we update them regularly!

Around the web:

• Sometimes you just want to look at something amazing and beautiful at the same time. To that end, we give you these amazing thread portraits...
• Followed by these beautiful Ultraviolet Large Scale String Art Installations...
• It's a long weekend for many, you have time to use the superpower you didn't even know you had!
• Having a BBQ for Labor Day? Here's a few recipes to see you through the weekend AND get togethers:
• It's a classic for a reason, the Beer Can Chicken
• Grilled Veggie Kebabs for those struggling to keep up with their gardens or CSA's...
• Corn on the Cob with Seasoned Salts
• Quinoa Tabouleh from Ina Garten
• Frozen Hot Chocolate from Smitten Kitchen
• Aperol Spritzes for those with a bitter palette and the classic Mojito for the rest...

And totally, completely, unapologetically local:

• Lots to do this Labor Day weekend in the Rose City... For the 23rd year you can take in Art In The Pearl!
• Get your love of amusement park rides AND Arab culture all in one go at Oaks Park this weekend at the 9th Annual Arab Festival...
• Looking for something a little more low key? The annual Vaux Swifts Watch is starting at Chapman Elementary...
• And slightly further afield is the Annual Dahlia Festival at Swan Island Dahlias!

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