Weekend Round Up!

Plied Knowledge: The week that was…

At the store:

• Have you tried Addi's FlexiFlips yet? Have a pair but wish they were longer? Your dreams have come true! We are now carrying the Addi FlexiFlips XL in both bamboo and steel.
• We were delighted to get a box of Fully Spun this week! It's still not everything from our original order, but if you enjoy a barber pole gradient stripe in your yarn, act quick because this never lasts in the store...
• Calling all Malabrigo lovers! We just got in a huge order with a little bit of everything and a whole lot of Sock, Rios, and Worsted. And we haven't even mentioned the new speckled colors of Silkpaca...
• The joys of Brooklyn Tweed being local is that we get yarn from them often! This week it was mostly their lovely DK, Arbor...
• We happily received a giant box of Knitted Wit as well! There was lots of Victory Sock, Worsted, Bulky and Double Bubble Minis including LOTS of new colors....
• And don't forget to keep an eye on our classes...

Around the web:

• Whenever you feel weird for wearing a name tag remember this, even Brad Pitt will wear one...
• Feeling the pressure to do everything **perfectly**? We highly recommend this blog post on the value of doing things poorly...
• We are in the throes of winter, it's time for some inspiration and success stories!
• We are also in the throes of election season, here is a wonderful article on the women who are currently running Finland...
• Pizza Chili. Enough said.

And totally, completely, unapologetically local:

• Looking for something to do with your sweetie this Valentine's Weekend? Portland has you covered. Ballet? Sleeping Beauty by OBT is an excellent choice...
• Got kids? OMSI has a wonderful exhibit on the natural world and design called Exquisite Creatures...
• Prefer movies? The Cascade Festival of African Films is going on till the end of the month...
• Want something hands on? The Portland Rose Society is having a pruning demonstration this weekend. 
• And finally, need more cowbell? Blue Oyster Cult is playing the Roseland Theater!

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