Plied Knowledge: The week that was…
At the store:
- It's Selfish Knitting Month! Need inspiration? We totally have your inspiration with some of the latest samples in the store!
- Ghostwood Mittens- We made them up with Quince & Co Lark and the Lang Mohair Luxe Paillettes
- Graphica Sweater- In Arbor from Brooklyn Tweed, this one is a stunner...
- Wave Cowl- If you are looking to treat yourself, we made ours in Hazel Knits Entice MCN...
- World's Simplest Mittens- Who doesn't love Knitted Wit's colors??? We did ours in Bulky...
- Elise Beanie- This fabulous crochet hat is not only done is Blue Moon Fiber Arts' La Luna DK, but we added a faux fur pom pom for fun!
- Knitted Wit showed up this week! All bases, too- Bulky, Fairy Floss, Victory Sock, Victory DK, Worsted and even the Double Bubbles and Smarties...
- A restock of wrist rulers from I Love Handles arrived this week in case you need one in another color...
- And don't forget to keep an eye on our classes - we update them regularly!
Around the web:
- New year, new craft! Have you tried embroidery? We have kits, floss, needles, and hoops, and here are some other modern embroidery patterns for your inspiration...
- Having holiday withdrawal? Here's a picture of Patrick Stewart knitting in his Santa pajamas to help...
- Need more ways to deal with stress? Here is a fabulous Twitter thread with crowdsourced ideas that **aren't** drinking...
- And finally, just because, people in Canada are freezing their hair on purpose and the pictures are AMAZING...
And totally, completely, unapologetically local:
- It's the new year! Looking for new and exotic foods to try? Willamette Week has a great article on all the local gems...
- Got plans for your abode? The Portland Build, Remodel and Landscape Show is this weekend at the Convention Center...
- Fandom PDX is this weekend if you are looking for some geeky fun...
- Got a Bank of America card? Both the Children's Museum and the Japanese Garden are free this Saturday!
Have a great weekend and remember, you can always find us online!