Weekend Round Up!

Plied Knowledge: The week that was…

At the warehouse:

• NEW YARN!!! We are so excited to carry Qing Fibres in two fabulous bases! The Merino Singles are perfect for your next shawl and you have to squish their lovely Supersoft Aran to believe it...
• Laine Nordic Knit Life Issue 10 is live today! And if you missed our newsletter earlier this week there is much more coming if you like to thumb through something paper-based instead of online...
• Looking for a stocking stuffer for the crafter in your life- or you? We just got in these lovely Twist Lotion Bars from Lolo Body Care that would be perfect for anyone... 
• Our restock from Huckleberry Knits arrived! If you missed out on their amazing Sock Blanks, now is the time...

Around the web:

• Baking has been a pandemic lifesaver for many and this time of year means only one thing- cookies! Here's what we have found around the internet for all of you holiday cookie needs...
• For the Grinches out there, here is a classic roundup from The Kitchn of their recommendations for quarantine cookie classics...
• Want to make cookies but don't believe you have the skills to make the beautiful? Smitten Kitchen is here to help with their unfussy guide...
• Want to stretch your skills when it comes to decorating? Real Simple has a guide for you, too...
• Looking to share your cookies with loved ones far away? Here is a list of cookies that travel well AND tips on the best way to mail them...
• Need a new hobby AND something that can double as a stocking stuffer? Try these dollar bill origami patterns. (Pssst- you can use bigger numbered bills!)
• Need a laugh? Ryan Reynolds' production company brings you a Match.com add with Satan falling in love with 2020...
• And finally, need something pretty? These swirled portraits by Martin Sati are amazing!

And totally, completely, unapologetically local:

• The Portland Gay Men's Chorus is a local favorite and if you have been struggling to get into the holiday spirit, maybe their virtual concert will help!
• Here's another way to shop local AND online! The Portland Indigenous Marketplace usually roams locations with their artists selling their crafts but this year they have gone online and we all benefit...
• If you grew up in the Portland area, the Cinnamon Bear is a beloved holiday tradition. Fear not that the pandemic would make it impossible- this year there is a new way to enjoy it at Oaks Park...
• And for the wine lovers, not that we needed another reason, but Boedecker Cellers is selling a Pandemic Pinot Noir and donating 5% of the proceeds to local non-profit, Street Roots.
• And finally, try a holiday tea from PIx Patisserie to help lift your spirits this season...