Weekend Round Up!

Plied Knowledge: The week that was…

At the shop:

• We are so excited that our latest restock of Knitted Wit showed up this week! Best part? It's a little bit of everything from tons of Victory Sock to lots of Victory DK to the super squishy Worsted! Even a smattering of Bulky and Fairy Floss...
• Freia Minikins have been restocked! These little guys are so **cute**! Not only did we get in individual colors but also palette sets of 9. That's 963 yards of coordinating beauty just waiting for your next project...
• Stitch markers galore showed up this week! Feeling fancy? We are fully stocked on Cocoknits. Just want bulk for helping keep track of pattern repeats? Plastic locking markers to the rescue!
• Are you curious about what great new things we are bringing to the store? Keep an eye on our coming soon collection and sign up for email alerts so you know exactly when it arrives!

Around the web:

• Going a little stir crazy? Ready to attempt a road trip? Here are some tips on how to keep it safe in the era of covid...
• And if you are going to make the trip, you are going to need snacks!
• If an Airbnb is your destination, here are some doctor-approved tips to stay virus-free...
• Does your pizza routine need a shakeup, too? Tis the season for dill pickles and thus we should all try Dill Pickle Pizza...
• It is HOT in Portland which means its definitely time to up your popsicle game! Whether it is healthy, sugary or boozy, there is a recipe out there for you...
• Many of us are having a hard time sleeping lately and not just from the summer heat. Martha has some tips to help...
• Ever wonder what happens to clothes left behind at the dry cleaners? There is an entire Instagram account devoted to a couple in Taiwan as styled by their grandson...
• Some times you just need something pretty to look at...

And totally, completely, unapologetically local:

• Black Lives Matter protests are still going strong in Portland. This lovely short film documents it for all of us...
• Siren's Song Stitchery is here for all of your embroidery needs- especially if you like to get political...
• Local restaurant Amalfi's is not only a great, black-owned restaurant for takeout, but they have a wonderful new mural to check out, too!

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