Weekend Round Up!

Plied Knowledge: The week that was…

At the warehouse:

• Some would argue that it is never too early to start knitting for the holidays. If you are that person, you need to take a look at our new Katrinkles Stitchable Ornament Kits- so CUTE!
• Did you catch Tuesday's newsletter? We are having a sale on Freia Minikins, Minikins Palette Packs, and Super Bulky! Get 20% off through midnight on Sunday, November 1, using the code FFH20 at checkout...
• November (!!!) starts on Sunday and that means our next K12 Together is starting, too. Keep an eye out on our website for more details.
• Do you miss not only seeing a friendly face while yarn shopping but also the yarn itself? We are changing our Zoom help to, well, help! Take a look at our new guidelines and get shopping...

Around the web:

• Forgoing trick or treating but still want to get your scary on? Here are some virtual Haunted Houses to check out...
• One thing often neglected by myriad of articles on food during the pandemic is cooking for one. Food and Wine Magazine has some recipes just for you!
• If you have never had the pleasure of hearing a Tom Lehrer song, you should definitely right that wrong. And if you end up loving his lyrics and humor as much as most, you are in luck- he just put everything online, for free, for EVERYONE!
• November 3 and the end of the US Election is just around the corner. Looking for a way to follow the election that won't drive you crazy? Try this guide from a Political Scientist...
• We are willing to bet that not enough of us do this, but should. Better Homes and Garden is here to help you figure out how to clean your pillows...
• The weather is definitely turning cooler, time to get your flannel on...
• And sometimes you just need to watch how artisanal butter is made...

And totally, completely, unapologetically local:

• Halloween is this weekend and there are still scary things you can do- even in a pandemic...
• Curious how it's really going for those who are protesting nightly in Portland? This fascinating article by Laura Jedeed give you an inside look...
• On the hunt for a different kind of ice cream? The truck that is usually at the Zoo is staying open to try to help recoup losses from the pandemic. Ice cream and berries blended on site- sounds amazing!