Weekend Round Up!

Plied Knowledge: The week that was…

At the store:

• CUTENESS ALERT! We just got in Forest Friends Mini Tins with the most adorable stitchmarkers you have ever seen! 
• The By Hand No. 11- New Hampshire and Vermont magazine is available to pre-order! The release date is in late January but you can get your name on a copy now...
• Still looking for a last-minute project? A big box of Berroco showed up including a bunch of super bulky Macro and Vintage Chunky!
• Much to everyone's delight, Cocoknits showed up in the store this week! If you didn't get a Flight of Stitchmarkers because they sold out too quickly, now is your chance. We also have their wonderful blocking mat sets back in stock if you are looking to treat yourself this holiday... 
• Need a stocking stuffer for the knitter in your life? We have Eucalan wool wash in stock in all sizes down to the single-use mini packs...
• And don't forget to keep an eye on our classes - we update them regularly!

Around the web:

• Time is running out for DIY gifting! Here are a few of the achievable non-fiber projects we have come across:
• 3 last-minute gift ideas including a custom wine label, a silhouette mug and cookie mixes...
• For the coffee lover in your life, here's a DIY vanilla latte coffee scrub
• Design Mom has a great post on practical, handmade gifts...
• If you are the type who prefers to bake, here is a list of the best homemade candy recipes from Saveur...
• There's still time for a yarn project, too! 
• For knitters, there is the Gaptastic Cowl, Purl Soho has hats for everyone, and from Twistedista Emily's Grandma, the classic dishcloth.
• For the crocheters, we found a sakura face scrubber, a perfectly ruffled scrunchie, a simple twisted earwarmer, and, of course, a baby yoda...
• The holidays are not all twinkle lights and gifts for everyone. They can be hard for many and Cup of Joe has a great post on dealing with grief this time of year... 
• And just because we all need a lift this time of year, here is a person in a unicorn suit blowing snow off their driveway...

And totally, completely, unapologetically local:

• Thinking of a dog for Christmas? Our friends at One Tail At A Time are having an adopt on the spot even this Sunday! Best! Present! Ever!
• Are you a musician? Have you been missing getting to sing Handel's Messiah? You are in luck! The 25th Annual Sing Along Messiah is today at Central Lutheran Church and not only is it free, but music is provided!
• Still need to get your holiday on? The Grotto's Festival of Lights goes through the end of the month...
• Peacock Lane is LIT!