Knitting with Company

Help to make women aware of the symptoms of ovarian cancer while also helping to subsidize research into finding an early detection test for the disease.

To help make that happen, in conjunction with Skacel, we are very proud to introduce the “Egg-stra” Special Sock Kit. This sock pattern was designed by Rosemary “Chappy” Chapman, this time in honor of Susanne Skacel, a three-year survivor of ovarian cancer. The Teal color of Trekking in this kit is the official color designated to ovarian cancer, and has been specially dyed just for this cause. Every design aspect of this sock, from the cuff to the toe, is a reminder to us that ovarian cancer can be beaten if we, as women, unite.

All the proceeds from the sale of these kits will be donated to the Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research (marsharivkin.org).

Just in case you don’t know what Fliegende Untertasse means, it is German for Flying Saucer (or literally “flying under-cup”), and that is exactly what landed in the store on Tuesday. These super colorful disks of yarn are created so that you put a piece of yarn or string through the center, hang them on a doorknob or something similar, and then you can unroll TWO STRANDS AT A TIME of the same space dyed yarn, thus making identical socks! Fun, Fun, Fun … Christie started a pair at the store yesterday so come and see them and grab your Flying Saucer while we still have them … they are literally flying out.

We love it when we get updates from our customers.

So Lori just sent us this …

Here are the socks that I started at the April/May “Socks 101″ class. This was my first class at Wool and Company and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I’ll be in for more yarn soon!

We think she did an awesome job, how about you?

Send us your updates on projects and classes.

If you’d like to sign up for one of our classes you can also do that online.

Join us for a Knitalong and win a fabulous gift basket that is worth at least $200.

Win a Gift Basket Value $200

Simply purchase a pattern book and yarn at our store from the Classic Elite Summer Collection between May 20th and July 31st; complete a project using one these fabulous yarns that we stock by July 31, 2010 provide pictures (you can upload the pictures here) of your completed item along with proof of purchase and we’ll enter your name into a drawing for the basket.  You will get one entry into the drawing for every ball of yarn that you purchase.

Choose a Pattern Book

Think that you might need some support and encouragement?  Then come along and join in one of our knitalong support sessions:

• Wednesday afternoons from 1:30 – 3:00PM on June 9th, 16th, 23rd and July 7th; and / or
• Sunday afternoons  from 3:30 – 5:30PM on June 13th, 27th, July 11th and 18th.

The Yarns

Firefly this warm-weather yarn has a subtle sheen and wonderful hand. A super blend of line and viscose.

Allegoro is part of Classic Elite’s eco-friendly Verde collection. A blend of organic cotton and linen that is soft with great stitch definition. Linen is a great warm weather fiber; it’s cool to wear. Because it takes up moisture rapidly, it wicks away dampness from your skin, and as the moisture evaporates from the fabric, it cools you.

Fresco is a smooth and even 3-ply sport weight yarn. The plies are twisted together tightly enough to make a firm, springy yarn, but not so tightly that the yarn looses its lofty, soft hand. The fiber blend – wool (for warmth and strength), alpaca (for loft and sheen), and a bit of angora (to provide a soft halo) – makes a yarn that’s warm, soft, and slightly fuzzy.

This was a really popular item from our recent newsletter.

With its springy twist, Greenland is for all levels of knitters – cables really pop and garments spring back to shape after steaming. There are many colors, a cool cottony feel, and easy care – this is a yarn that is great for the whole family and lots of different projects.

Then download your free pattern to make this Woman’s Textured Sleeveless Pullover that was designed by Melissa Leapman just for Greenland.

Go order yourself some Greenland to make this vest, 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) balls for bust sizes 34 (37, 40, 43½, 46½)”.

Moxie

We are starting the “Moxie” on April, 8, 2010.  We are very excited to get this cute cardi underway.  Many of us have just finished an Eyelet Cardigan that was in a very fine gauge.  Our fingers are itching to knit something that may go quicker.  The Moxi is topdown, seamless,  3/4 sleeves,  in a worsted weight yarn with a one button closure.  Many of us are using the Berroco Blackstone Tweed yarn.  The pattern was written for this yarn, but some people are venturing away from this yarn.  It is always exciting to watch the sweaters unfold.

Gold Medal for Jen

Jen (ravelry: djenn) came by on Thursday to buy some Cascade 220 in navy. It wasn’t until she was checking out that I noticed the hat …. duuhhh!

So this had to be one of the quickest re-makes of that fabulous hat that is being worn by the US Olympic Team.

You are Golden!

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.

Hello, my name is Kristina, and last year I organized a philanthropy project that incorporated knitting, the philanthropy was called Project Heartstrings. I am hoping that with your help I can successfully continue again this year.

The goal of this project is to send hand knit scarves to girls aging 10-18 that will be spending their holiday in a Treatment Facility for Eating Disorders. These girls will be hundreds of miles away from home and their family and friends. I would love to send each of the girls in treatment during the holidays a handmade scarf to show each one of them how truly important they are!

I was a patient at this treatment center 2 years ago over the holidays, and mail-time is the best part of every day. If you would like to help make a warm, cozy scarf to send I would greatly appreciate it. The scarves can be dropped off at the Wool and Company store anytime from now until December 18th. Thank you for all your help!