Weekend Round Up!

Plied Knowledge: The week that was…

At the shop:

• It's always a treat when we get a shipment from Malabrigo and this was no exception! We got a little bit of this and little bit of that but, if you were on the hunt for certain colors of Mechita and Worsted yarn, look now!
• Are you a fan of Jawoll Reinforcement Thread for socks and toes? We have been trying to expand our line of colors so you have more choices than ever!
• You all are on a roll with whatever amazing things you are making with Sugar N Cream. We can't keep it in stock by we keep trying! 

Around the web:

• Is life taking a toll on your skin? Here are some ways to help treat stressed skin...
• Love a weighted blanket but having a hard time finding one that works in the heat of summer? You have options...
• Ever wonder about the background story of some of Google's Doodles- those little animations that play on their homepage? Fear not if you missed one or don't know the history, you can find it all here!
• We are still in what feels like the dog days of summer. Need something creative to do to spruce up your house? Here are some ideas that involve canvas but don't require you to be Bob Ross...
• Everyone's gardens are in full swing, but here's a look at what to plant now to keep it going throughout fall...
• Sometimes just the humble hard boiled egg can be a thing of beauty, too...
• Weavers! Someone made a jacquard loom OUT OF LEGO!!!

And totally, completely, unapologetically local:

• Guillermo Del Toro's Portland-filmed Pinocchio is quietly still in production and just announced an amazing cast of voices...
• Missing local musical theater and cabaret? Thanks to the Broadway Rose you can stream it every Wednesday at 1pm...
• Still looking for a patio to hang out on and catch some local food and drink? Here's a round up of some of the best...

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