Weekend Round Up!

Plied Knowledge: The week that was…

At the shop:

• NEW YARN!!! This time we are excited to welcome Akara Yarns! We are carrying two of their beautiful bases: Merino Sock Sets and their Organic DK. Both are wonderful examples of Akara's nature-inspired colors and amazing to work with... 
• Hazel Knits also showed up this week! Their Artisan Sock yarn is a store favorite and if we are completely honest, the Entice MCN is absolutely worth the splurge. Treat yourself!
• Are you still in the mood to knit with summer weight yarns? We just got in a restock of the more popular DanDoh colors this week...

Around the web:

• Ah, Labor Day Weekend... 
• Yes, there are a still lots of sales!
• Even if you can't have EVERYONE on your list over, you can still fire up the grill and have a bbq for your own family...
• Don't forget to raise a glass in celebration- both cocktails and mocktails are welcome!
• Need something different to do you with your hands that it still creative? You can make your own necklaces!
• It's still summer and in many places it is still HOT. Here are some easy mediterranean recipes to try...
• Quilters! Check out these absolutely stunning quilted portraits of Black Americans by artist Bisa Butler...
• We often like to use movies as a way to travel without leaving the couch. But that's not always the case thanks to movie magic. Check out this spot in California that has stood in for about every location you can think of...
• Does your work from home morning routine need some help to make you more productive? Real Simple has some tips to help...
• Have you noticed it's getting darker sooner? Sure it means we are winding down on summer but it also means you don't have to wait too late to see the stars! Here's guide on what to look for in the night sky...

And totally, completely, unapologetically local:

• Portland's small businesses need our help. Enter PDXSOS. Even if you don't have the financial resources right now to buy things, there are still things you can do to keep them going!
• Labor Day Weekend! Usually this town is hopping and this year is no different, just how you get to celebrate has changed...
• Remember the Oregon State Fair? This year you can find it online...
• The Japanese Garden is back open with timed entry tickets. If that isn't enough of an enticement to seek some nature and peace, they also have their annual Behind the Shoji Summer Marketplace running through September 13...
• The Arts Council of Lake Oswego has their 6th Annual Plein Air exhibition running now through September 25th.
• Get moving with the Rose City Rollers! Outdoor skating is available along with a chance to see Moulin Rouge Drive-In Style!
• And finally, local Labor Day favorite Art In The Pearl is this weekend. This year it is a virtual, online event that everyone across the country can enjoy!