CHANGE IS A COMMIN!

I know how busy we all are believe me..I am in the same boat! I appreciate so much that you all tolerate me sending you my crazy thoughts....Sometimes I don't know how we make it through a day never mind a week. Run here, run there, make dinner, do laundry, clean work, work ,work, Oh yeah and Halloween parties at school...I'm feeling stressed can you tell? Ok I'm done now....onto knitterly things,
Did you ever wake up and your taste has changed? (Nothing to deep here, makes...my....brain...hurt...) Like the colors you thought you liked.....ummm...not so much anymore. I remember this happening to me around 25 years old, and much more recently. A good customer came in yesterday ( your all good) and said she just woke up and decided that today she didn't like the colors she liked last week... I wonder if its a ten year thing....like a cleansing of old feelings and ideas.. maybe growing? learning? Example: Three months ago I didn't like dark chocolate or red wine, Now I LOVE, love, love dark chocolate and red wine....I'm thinking, What's wrong with me?...I really disliked dark chocolate and never drank wine... any of it..now I can eat and drink it for breakfast...HAHAHA! No really I don't... I didn't say I wouldn't like to but I don't! (Must...have ...some...restraint...) I have people counting on me!
Where am I going with all this you ask? I have been reading Knitting Daily lately ( very good) and they just did a survey about why knitters have tons of projects on their needles at the same time and a lot of us don't finish them..Including me! Do you think it is because we just get sick and tired of a project we know is going to take more effort then we first hoped....or do you think its because you have this little voice in your head (like me) saying I need to make something for my four kids and my mom and so on....So I figure ok, I'm almost done with this so I will start that and finish up the other and it gets so out of hand before I know it I have 10 things all waiting to be finished? Or do you think sometimes its because you just woke up one day and didn't like it anymore as much as you thought you did and you changed your mind? I have a sweater that I found in Interweave last year and I loved it....I decided to make it out of Steadfast Fibers Mohair..I couldn't wait to start it. Well needless to say guess where it sits half done..You guessed it, in my kitchen! Ughh! I haven't even been able to look at it....Its not the yarn that annoys me...I LOVE the yarn...Its just the sweater or the whole idea of this sweater that I just don't like anymore....I need a personal sweater maker...lol...Although I think maybe I would take a maid and chef first...YES! a maid..Ohhh what about a pool boy?
Ok, ok, I know I'm dreaming...but what is it for you that has you stuck with unfinished projects? OR are you the rare person that doesn't have lots of stuff on YOUR needles? If so let us know how you do it? Must...have...restraint....We would really like to know....Please share your knitterly ideas and opinions on how and why... We cant wait, maybe you will be the one that changes it for all of us. (got a pool boy? hehehe!) Oh by the way, last but not least.... HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!

CLASSES: We have added an extra class in November. November 24th we will have a class from 1-3 pm with Diana. You can bring what you are working on and she will help you if you are stuck or just need some guidence and moral support. Keep in mind you will receive 10% off any supplies you buy at Knitwitz for any class. If you have something in mind that you want to make and do not have the supplies just come in a little early and we will help you decide on a pattern and yarn. Diana's class will also be only $5 for two hours.

Dont forget classes with JoAnne Turcott start Saturday November 10th The snowman class is from 10-12am.($5) We already have several people signed up, and the 17th YOU can decide what you want to do..Please respond if you would like to attend any of these classes.......

TAAA DAAAA! THE WASHCLOTH SCARF! AND OTHER THINGS

Ok so I went kinda far with the washcloth scarf...but...but....I love it. YOU have to try it. I made it out of Mission Falls Superwash 100% Wool it's also great for left over yarn that's for sure! My coat is plaid blue,cream and brown. You know I had to throw in some pink for fun! If you have any questions about it (you know you want it) just reply and I will get back to you asap. Most of you can figure out how to do it like I did....but just in case! OK on to other things:




CLASSES: Class will be November 10th and 17th from 10-12. so far...I am posting a picture of the first project. Its an easy Snowman that you can decorate your house with or give as a gift. It will be easy for beginners and fun for the more advanced. The cost for the project will be around $10 plus the class fee ($5). Please give the snowman a chance, and while your at it get to know JoAnne. We can accommodate more students if you COME and let us know what YOU want to do! We would love to see you and I will bring the snacks....(I know I can entice you with food and knitting)




We all know how it goes...Your knitting a project and suddenly, you have the urge (not that urge) the urge to start something else. The is a scarf pattern that I have had for a long time from Annie Modesitt. I emailed her awhile back and asked her a question about a pattern and she emailed me this. I had several customers who wanted to make it but I couldn't find the ribbon yarn. It was extinct all across the United States. Finally, finally, Skacel has come out with a ribbon yarn that is similar and works great. They have limited colors but I loved this one. If you want to learn lace, or love lace already, this scarf is perfect. It has a small chart and each row is written . I don't think this picture does it justice. I wish I could scan the scarf itself...(hey not a bad idea). It is made by making each side of the scarf separate. (2 pieces) When you are done with both side you will need to do a 3-needle bind-off. You will be practicing VDD and YO, Vertical Double Decrease, Yarn Over and a 2x2 rib. Its great fun and gorgeous also. See how the ribbon roses tuck under your neck? As you can see from the picture I did mine all in black ( and it's not blocked yet)! This is for certain people (and you know who you are) that love the elegant color of black and only black! Sorry the ribbon yarn has some red. I ask you ,what's more elegant then red and black?

WASHCLOTHES!!! AAAAAAAA!

Ok so I said last time that I was addicted to washcloths...Well I wasn't kidding, I decided I loved the ballband pattern so much I made it into a scarf to match my new jacket...lol.. I know sounds crazy but it looks great! I have been getting compliments on it since I started it. When I'm done I will post a picture and then we'll see how many of you want my washcloth scarf...(I know you want it)! Its so easy and you can use left over yarn and add NEW yarn to make it perfect. ( I wouldn't be a yarn shop owner if I didn't try at least)
Onto other things, JoAnne Turcotte will be here in the near future Hopefully the second week in November. She is a designer for Plymouth yarns and an excellent teacher. She will be having classes here on twice a week. So I think we have decided on Saturdays and we will figure out the other day...If you have anything to say about these classes like what you want to learn please respond to this blog and we will try to take that into account when putting together the schedule. Spaces may be limited so please let me know if you want to be included....Oh yeah...lol the cost is amazing, $5.00 and the class runs for 2 hours...You cant beat that! Hope so hear from some of you....

Its outta the kitchen!

Yeah! The yarn that was in my kitchen(Plymouth) is now sitting very happily in cubbies waiting to go home with a few gentle knitters that will love it! I also just received several new books. If you want to knit a sweater for your pet, I have just the book for you. I'm also am addicted to knitting washcloths at the moment and just received the Mason Dixon book and I love it. One Skein Wonders just arrived also and a book that I have been looking for and finally found: Knits for older kids. This book has great patterns for kids sizes 2 - 10+. The Interweave Knits special addition mag. HOLIDAY GIFTS came yesterday and has some great patterns. One more book I just have to tell you about is Ocean Breezes, knitted scarves inspired by the Sea by Sheryl Thies you will love it!