Weekend Round Up!

Plied Knowledge: The week that was…

At the shop:

• Whew!!! You all are the BEST! The response to us having to go online-only sooner than anticipated has been amazing. We are so so SO grateful for your support.
• Our physical space is in mild chaos as we rearrange everything to transform it from retail store to warehouse. This will make pulling and shipping orders faster and easier. Not to fear - we are meeting all of our shipping timetable goals! With only occasional exceptions (darn you back-ordered USPS poster tubes!), orders placed before noon will ship the next business day.
• As for stock, we are reordering what we can. Most of our suppliers are still fulfilling orders, though some are temporarily closed. Skacel, our Seattle-based friends who distribute Addi needles in the US, for example, have had to shut down for a few weeks in the interest of public health and the safety of their employees. In cases like that, we are in the queue for when the supplier re-opens. Due to the surge in shipping volume, shipping timelines have also slowed down in some cases.
• Did you hear? We can now sell Quince & Co. yarn online! Hurry, it's going fast and, because we are not going to re-open the brick and mortar store, we won't be getting more.
• If you've ever wanted a mannequin or basket tower or creepy head form of your very own, we'll soon be listing our surplus store supplies online, too.
• We are also busy photographing all our store samples to put on the website for sale as well. This is a big project but also very very fun!
• Our monthly Knit 12 Together Knitalong is going virtual! Join us in knitting a project a month and remember to tag your project #k12tog on social media! Find all the details HERE.

Around the web:

• As you can imagine, the internet is coming through for those quarantined trying to flatten the curve! Let's begin with the IKEA instructions for a COVID-19 Quarantine...
• First up, food...
• Been baking more? Stress baking is definitely a thing we do to cope...
• Looking to bake something but already out of eggs? No problem, try the Wacky Cake!
• Have you been wanting to bake bread but the thought of all the kneading holds you back? Here's a list of 5 no knead bread recipes just for you!
• Wondering what to do with all of the beans you bought in a panic? Cup of Joe has the answer along with a few more burning questions...
• Got Tater Tots and a waffle iron? You got magic...
• Next, learning!
• Spring is here and that means gardening season is soon. Oregon State University has put their master gardener series online...
• Have kids at home and already read and reread all of your books? Worried about those who relied on school lunch for food? Save With Stories is here to help! No only do you get celebrities reading books but its all for a good cause.
• Hungry for more people reading books? Michael Chabon is also doing an online story time on YouTube...
• Ari Shapiro of NPR decided to help his nephews whose school was closed by starting Shapiro School- a YouTube channel with online lessons. You can join the fun!
• Entertainment!
• Were you bummed about SXSW being cancelled? Mailchimp is making all of the short films available online!
• Trevor Noah is making The Daily Show happen even with social distancing...
• Wanna make supper classy again? And feel like a great restaurant? Here's the playlist from Bar Bete in Brooklyn...
• Classical music lover? The YouTube channel by Rousseau is a audio AND visual treat...
• How are you all doing mentally?
• Here's an article on how to hold to happiness when your world collapses...
•  Alternately, pandemic grief is a thing and there are ways to deal with it...
• Finally, we realize that for many, being stuck at home means being stuck in an abusive situation. For those out there who need it, please find help at places like the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Stay safe, everyone.

And totally, completely, unapologetically local:

• Locally sourced but everyone can join 2 revered Portland chefs who are giving online cooking tutorials...
• A local video production company is holding a Quarantined Film Contest. You could be a winner!
• You can also stream and support local Portland artists of all forms of media!