Knitting with Company

Saturday, January 23rd 2010, 4:00 pm. Geneva, Illinois.

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We closing in on $13,000 in donations received from you – the knitting community. Thank you again! Remember that will soon be $26,000 when it is doubled by the generosity of Knitting Fever. And this will be a cash donation to Doctors Without Borders.

Don’t send shoes, send money. Don’t send baby formula, send money. Don’t send old coats, send money. Read the article in the New York Times by Stephanie Strom that describes how cash is the most important thing you can give right now.

Don't let this catastrophe fade from our sight.

We will be ending this fund-raising activity soon, so let’s have one more push – please, please, please help us by continuing to spread the word about our appeal. Pass this on to everyone you know – let’s make sure that we maximize Knitting Fever’s generous offer of matching dollars. Tell your friends that they can help Haitians immediately by donating to Doctors without Borders here (Médecins Sans Frontières). Use the “Share This” link below to twitter, facebook, blog, email.

Want to see how some of your money will be spent ….

Thank you once again.

The Nuss from Berroco – a basic cardigan with a gently flared shape. It has an easily memorized lace pattern that decorates the fluted bottom. Finished with crochet and a cluster of buttons.

The Knitalong (KAL) participants are making great progress.  One of these folks has completed the knitting and is ready to put together the different pieces.  Can you guess who?

There was much discussion as to whether to block and sew, or to sew and block.  The decision was to sew and block using a “Wooly Board” – available in the store.

Come and see our model it’s made in Blackstone Tweed Plum Island – a yarn for the discerning knitter! This super soft yarn has all the rustic appeal of a classic tweed yarn but with a high dose of mohair and angora. With wear these garments will develop a soft and fuzzy halo. A joy to wear and a pleasure to knit.

What is a Knitalong.

I love this stuff.

We will be closed on Easter Sunday to spend some time with our family and friends. We hope that you have a Happy Easter.

Don’t forget, if you’d like to learn to knit or to refresh your knitting skills, there’s still time to join our Knitting 101 class that starts this coming Tuesday at 6:30pm.  Sign up online or call the store at 630.232.2305.

We are fast approaching the deadline to sign up for the retreat, so please do it now. A $100 deposit secures your place. Some of our vendors have been very generous and we have some great giveaways for you, not to mention knitting instruction, knitting yoga, knitting fun and knitting food.

Don’t be too late, sign up by Tuesday March 24th, and you can break the payments up into three, to make it easier on your check book. You can download our registration form and mail us a check if you prefer.

Ahhh! Tahki Cotton Classic – the greatest cotton in the world. This yarn is a perennial favorite and we are fully stocked in all the colors you could possibly need for your summer knitting.

Why not start with the Sailor Collar cardigan that is featured in Tahki’s Spring 2009 Pattern Book. You’ll want to add this collection of 12 timeless Cotton Classic designs to your pattern library.

In addition to the Sailor Collar Cardigan you’ll get cardigans, pullovers, summer tops, a hoodie and a cover-up.

Come on in a try the model.

Designed by Jane Ellison, this jumper is perfect for a boy or a girl. Because it is made from cotton it is warm but not too warm, so fantastic for those early spring days or early fall and outdoor play.Uses between 4 and 6 hanks of Hapi. The pattern is published in The Mirasol Collection Book 5 – a collection of inspired by all seasons and as always the Andean culture wasn’t far from Jane Ellison’s thoughts. There are garments in here that are great for wearing in Summer, Spring, Autumn and Winter.

Bring in that special little one in your life and size ‘em up with our model.

Elsebeth Lavold has received worldwide recognition for her knitwear design. She is best known for her Viking Knits Project.

And now Viking Knits have conquered lace! In this lovely shawl, the Twined Cable, the Four-Knot and the Ring give it an unmistakable Viking flavor. The generous size makes it a perfect wrap for summer evenings, or for an evening out on the town.

A perfect project for the advanced beginner who wants to perfect their lace knitting capabilities. Just seven skeins of Silky Wool will get you this beautiful shawl for all occasions.

Come on in and wrap yourself in it for a few luxurious moments.