Did someone say Kauni?

Guest Blogger Ellen here - we just received another huge shipment of the Kauni EQ and ES colorways this morning. If you haven't already heard about the phenomenon of Kauni hitting the internet, this is one hot yarn! I also will be getting in another shipment soon - that order has the pink/gold/cream colorway, a few other colors, and about 5 different solid colors - red, blue, green, white and natural. If you look on Ruth Sorensen's blog, she just posted pictures of her hats which use the solid with the transitional yarn. So cute! I'm hoping that she'll let us sell these patterns when she comes to visit us in a few weeks.

I'm planning on finishing my Kauni sweater today - I have 3 rows of the last button band to knit, find some cool buttons and block. Voila! Ready for Madrona. If you are needing help or encouragement through this project, Elaine is teaching a class we call "Kauni Klub". She'll help you through the scary bits and help you figure out the pattern. They did meet once already, but you can either talk to her about catching up, or we will also offer this class again with our summer schedule of classes.

Speaking of classes, I will start putting together our next class list beginning February 1st. If you have a request for a type of class we haven't offered before, let me know! I will do my best to find something to fit your needs.

Last but not least we have new books in. Specifically a whole lot of the knitting/stitching mystery types. One I'm really looking forward to reading is "Three Bags Full" by Leonie Swann. It's about a flock of sheep investigating the murder of their shepherd. Besides the mysteries we have "Warm Fuzzies" , the Anticraft book and "Yarn Play". Lots of great fun!

The knit along seems to be going really well, most people seem to have the backs of their sweaters done or almost done, and some are now finishing up their fronts and one - cough- Victoria - cough - is done and on to other pursuits.

Happy knitting!

What!? A tea blog entry?

I know, I hardly EVER post anything about just tea but I want to change that. I guess we just don't get as much of a response about tea entries as yarn related entries.

What's new in the tea department:

I've just started ordering tea from Golden Moon Tea and the first two flavors have arrived - Coconut Pouchong and White Persian Melon. OMG - the coconut is to die for and can be used as a substitute for the water you use when making rice. Imagine some exotic dish with coconut infused rice on the side...... yummmm. And the melon smells like fresh cantaloupe and is great hot or on ice. I also have a new Darjeeling First Flush from Rishi that is light and lovely.

I love tea and I love talking about tea so if you ever want to learn more about it, just get me started!

New Namaste Bags

The über-sexy new knitting bags from Namaste just came in. And if you haven't seen there very cool new needle totes, we have those as well. I don't know HOW you can keep yourself from coming here every day! :-P

Malabrigo Yumminess

We received several new colors of the oh-so-delicious Malabrigo lace weight today. Ummmmm. Yummmmm.

And, not to be outshone, the rest of our Noro Kureyon sock order has arrived.

Peace Fleece KAL

Victoria - that over achiever - has finished her Peace Fleece Cardigan! Let us know how you are coming along. And, don't forget, Ellen is available for help every Thursday until 8 pm.

BTW - I finished my Dad's Peace Fleece vest a few weeks ago but I didn't feel the need to brag. Just kidding - it is awesome! ;-)

Kauni Class

This just in! Ruth Sørensen will be here at VYT to teach her famous Kauni design class! Call today to sign up for this very popular class: 206 361-7256

When: Wednesday, February 20th
Time: 10 to 5 pm
Cost: $115
Included in cost: a yummy VYT lunch and Kauni yarn

Materials to bring:

• Standard knitting supplies
• One set each of straight, circular or double point in sizes 3 and 4 US for knitting swatches.
• Pen, paper, and motif ideas�

Wow!

Can you say "tired?" Holy smokes! We had such a great turnout for our Winter sale!! We would like to thank everyone who braved the crowd and patiently waited in the VERY long line to check out. I guess we'll have to do this again next year! (Note to self: more pre-sale napping and a second register....)



The Peace Fleece Knit-along cast-on was also a great success. Over a dozen people showed up to get started on their cardigan and share in the New Year madness. I hope that all of you who are participating but didn't get a chance to come in for the cast-on where able to get started at home without problems. I wanted to participate but ended up having to make the Peace Fleece vest for my dad instead - his 89th birthday is next week - but I really, really liked working with the yarn and I will definitely put the sweater on my to-do list.