Weekend Round Up!

Plied Knowledge: The week that was…

At the warehouse:

• NEW YARN! We are so excited to have Capella Luna Fibers join our yarn line up. In addition to their fabulous faux fur pom poms, you should definitely check our their beautiful Tweed Sock Sets...
• Our latest order from Hiya Hiya not only included a dearly needed restock of all the needles we sold Black Friday week, but also some great new gift ideas!
• For the super special fiber friend, check out the new Accessories Gift Set or the Beechwood Swift...
• For yourself? Needle sets are back in stock...
• Need a stocking stuffer? The new iridescent scissors are adorable and who wouldn't love their yarn ball stitch markers???
• In other restock news, ALL of the Berroco showed up this week! If you were bummed we were sold out of so many colors, keep an eye on the website because we ordered as much as we could...
• Looking to add a little bling to your project? We also got a box from Yoshi & Lucy full of their delightful Brillante sparkle yarn...

Around the web:

• Real Simple has compiled a list of family friendly video games not only to give as gifts, but also to play together during break...
• Have you begun wrapping yet? Want to try something new? Try a paper bow!
• And here is an idea for smaller gifts- bust out your sewing machine and sew a package...
• Did you know there was a Golden Girls Cookbook?!? 
• In other baking news, apparently milk powder is a key ingredient we didn't know we were missing...
• Much of the eastern part of the country is digging out from a Nor'easter this weekend. Did you know that in Scotland they name their snowplows? 
• Ever wonder how the pandemic might change things in the future? We came across this interesting article from The Guardian that looks at visions of cities in a post-Covid future...
• There's a whole lotta gift giving going on this time of year and here is what we have found around the internet to help...
• A gift guide for teens and tweens...
• You still have a weekend before December 25th and Martha Stewart is here to help with 40 handmade gift ideas...
• We love this list of digital gifts that are great for loved ones far away...
• Every year Cup of Joe has a wonderfully curated Gift Guide with great ideas for everyone on your list...

And totally, completely, unapologetically local:

• Holla for some challah! Fresh baked and delivered right to your door...
• Take out is one great way to help local bars and restaurants but you can also help by buying their merchandise, too!
• Even in a pandemic, one local Black Santa has found a way to be there for children of all ages...
• Another local favorite finding a new way in the pandemic, you can still go see the Zoolights! And if Zoolights are not your thing, here is a rundown of where you can find lights and where they are dark this year...
• Santa Clones are back this year- with masks in place as well!
• And if you are missing concerts this time of year, Portland Baroque Orchestra has a set of performances you can enjoy from your couch...