We have two very exciting (British) things to tell you about today, even though it is an American Holiday Weekend.

The first thing, September 5th to 11th is Wool Week and the Campaign for Wool is making a big splash in the UK. There are activities, celebrations and shows going on around the world.   Take a look at all the wonderful designers and companies who are making a stand for wool.

How exciting is it to have all these big names get behind the campaign, which is chaired by Prince Charles?  Sign up to support them and get their emails and let’s spread the word on the Fabulousity of Wool.

And speaking of fabulous, thing number two …

Not sure when it will air here but you can bet we will glued to the telly, Bolly in hand, when the award-winning Absolutely Fabulous returns to BBC America later this year to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

AbFab Throws

And guess what we’ll be doing while we’re watching? Yes we’ll be knitting an AbFab Throw!!!

Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley will reprise their roles as Edina Monsoon and Patsy Stone, together with original cast members Julia Sawalha as Saffy, June Whitfield as Mother and Jane Horrocks as Bubble.

Which Lady of AbFab are you?  Well, you could be a nagging wet blanket, a marshmallow-brained assistant, or an overbearing, kleptomaniac mum. Take the Which Lady of AbFab Are You? Quiz to find out if you’re a Patsy, an Edina, a Saffy, a Bubble, or a Mother.

They are both fabulous, one just a bit more luxurious than the other. You will get the yarn, the pattern and a nice little clear zippered bag to keep your project clean and safe for the fabulous price of either $29.75 or $32.75.

Once again, send us the picture of your finished project and we will put you in the drawing for the next kit for free.

This is what Amy says about the Karen Shawl:

“Like many knitters, my stash overflows with handpainted sock yarn, usually in 100g skeins. If I knit only socks, I would have yarn to last for several years. Instead, I wanted to design a simply addictive shoulder shawl pattern. One that would be easy enough for knitting on my commute to work, but interesting enough to keep me motivated through the final stitches”.

“With a knit-on garter stitch border, this elegant shawl features many common lace-knitting techniques in an easy to memorize pattern. Named for my mother, I knit hers as a holiday gift”.

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.