Plied Knowledge: The week that was…
At the store:
- The Twistedistas have been eagerly awaiting the shipment of Black Cat Fibers that came in this week to restock both the Etain and Essential DK! Come and check it out before we gobble it all up ourselves...
- Do you love Malabrigo? You are in luck! We got not just one but two orders worth this week and are having a wonderful time squishing it all on the wall...
- Are you a washcloth knitter? They make great stocking stuffers and we got in a fabulous shipment of Sugar & Cream worsted weight cotton in some great new colors...
- If you are a fan of stitch markers and stoppers, you should check out Cocoknits. The flights of stitch markers we just got in are flying out of the stores and their stoppers come in both an array of colors and also a lovely set of neutrals...
- I-cord garlands are a great way to decorate for any holiday and we just received a bunch of Addi Egg I-Cord Knitting Machines to help you crank them out and keep your house in style!
- We received some super cute books this week that are definitely worth checking out either as gifts themselves or to make gifts out of...
- A Year In Crafts
- Tiny Christmas Toys to Knit
- Mini Knitted Farmyard
- Modern Crocheted Shawls and Wraps
- And don't forget to keep an eye on our classes - we update them regularly!
Around the web:
- Better living through chemistry- for real! A company in Finland found a way to make yarn out of wood that captures hormones that otherwise would be put in the wastewater...
- As if we needed another reason to get more sleep, here is compelling research that shows how deep sleep scrubs toxins from the brain...
- Do you feel like the 2010's have broken your sense of time? You are not alone...
- Thanksgiving is coming! The internet has your back from beginning to end...
- DIY decorations abound from yarn covered pumpkins to felt acorns...
- For the actual table, we found easy embellished napkins, pinecone turkey placecards, and last-minute centerpiece ideas...
- Still looking for recipes? Here are 49 make-ahead ones from Epicurious
And totally, completely, unapologetically local:
- For those into modern dance, there is a fantastic opportunity to see works by Pacific Northwest Choreographer Merce Cunningham this week courtesy of WhiteBird.
- The last Portland Flea + Food is this weekend...
- For those anticipating the winter sports season, Snowvana is where you should be...
- And for those that like their holiday lights with beer, BrewLights is happening at the Oregon Zoo!