Plied Knowledge: The week that was…
At the store:
- Have you been anxiously awaiting more Quince & Co. in the store? We have! Happily a big shipment arrived this week with lots of Lark, Owl and Chickadee with a little bit of other stuff, too...
- We have a new kit in the store and online just in time for Valentine's Day! Have you seen the With Love hat from Parna Mehrbani? We have now made it even easier to choose colors and make hats for your special someone or even better, yourself!
- Blue Moon Fiber Arts is always such a treat when it shows up and this time we get the joy of Socks That Rock Mediumweight! This fantastic bouncy 100% superwash merino sport-weight sock yarn is also amazing for sweaters for adults and kiddos alike.
- Are you someone who likes to try new things? We are now carrying the Addi Rocket Squared needles! They are really lovely to knit with and remember, you are always welcome to test drive needles on our couch - it's once they leave the store they are yours to love forever.
- And finally, the brick and mortar shop is now closed on Tuesdays. We have a beloved Twistedista who is getting close to maternity leave (so much baby knitting around here!) and another who has found a wonderful new career opportunity. The combo means that to continue to give all our fantastic customers the attention you deserve, we need to trim our shop hours. Web orders will ship without interruption, and the online shop is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Thank you for continuing to support are awesome Twistedistas during this transition!
Around the web:
- Need a feel-good story? The first American Rescue Dog Show is coming up and it is going to be amazing. Tune in on the Hallmark Channel (this is at least two Twistedistas' favorite channel...) on February 19 at 8 pm ET/PT.
- Happy Chinese New Year! Ever wonder where those zodiac placemats in Chinese restaurants come from? Did you know there was a martial arts style based on pouring tea? Up for a challenge? Make your own fortune cookies!
- Looking for an excuse to stay in knitting and crocheting? Ben and Jerry's have a new flavor out to go with your Netflix and chill...
- Have you found Schitt's Creek on Netflix yet? Here is an anthology of every one of Moira's wigs through Season 5...
- And, to help you feel more virtuous, here's a great wild rice soup recipe to go with your ice cream, fiber, and tv...
And totally, completely, unapologetically local:
- Lots of Chinese New Year Celebrations in the area!
- Oregon 2020 Lunar New Year Celebration at the Keller Auditorium...
- Chinese New Year at the Lan Su Garden...
- A Chinese Cultural Fair at the Convention Center...
- And even a celebration at the Children's Museum!
- If you are a cat lover, it's the International Cat Show this weekend...
- Trains? It's the Great Train Show this weekend...
- Wizards? Stop by Wizard World this weekend...
- Power tools? Definitely check out the Portland Remodeling Show...
Have a great weekend and remember, you can always find us online!