Weekend Round Up!

Plied Knowledge: The week that was…

At the shop:

• New Yarn Alert!!! We can't tell you how much we are swooning over the amazing colors of the new Hedgehog Twist Sock yarn we got this week! AND THERE'S MORE! If you are at all interested in Hedgehog Tweedy- their beautiful DK weight yarn made from spinning their leftover skein ties into a new yarn- you better act quick because it is selling out all over. 
• We absolutely adore Katrinkles tools! One of our favorite teachers, Parna, used to remind students to never fear that you can't automatically remember the steps to something like the kitchener stitch. There is no need to remember, this is what things like the Katrinkles mini-tools do best...
• Three nice big boxes of Berroco showed up this week to help restock what is one of our favorite brands for yarn for just about anything...
• Did you catch our newsletter this week? It's not too late to start the staycation project of your dreams - and with no fear that you left the right sized needles at home!

• Food!
• If you are a fan of bahn mi sandwiches but never thought you could achieve the same deliciousness at home, here is a recipe you need to try!
• Reluctant to go out for ice cream and feeling adventurous in the kitchen? Here are 9 of the best cookbooks to make your own...
• Want other options for no bake desserts? Martha Stewart has your back...
• Have you been using your extra time at home to purge your space of extra or unwanted stuff? Real Simple has a great article on where to donate in the time of Covid...
• Can't get enough of Lin-Manuel Miranda? Here's an excellent video of him breaking down some of his most well known songs...
• Medieval covers of popular songs. It's a thing. You really should take a listen...
• Desperate for a new view? Window-Swap may be just what you are looking for...
• Still looking for a way to keep the kids occupied this summer? The Museum Of Design has online summer camps that look really interesting...
• If summer camp isn't your thing, here are 24 things to do this summer...
• Some days just seem to require an ostrich pillow...

And totally, completely, unapologetically local:

• Tea lovers rejoice! Local favorite, Townshend's, now has a subscription service available!
• The documentary about the last remaining Blockbuster in America is finally getting it's world premiere! And of course, pandemic style, it's at a drive in...
• Got an old, creepy toy? The truly Portland company, Unsettling Toys, will find it a home with someone who will love it best...
• Still looking for things to binge? Portland Monthly has a list of the best Oregon made books, films, tv and music for you to dive into...