Happy Summer!

There's a lot new at The Knitting Nest! New yarns, new hours, and now - Weekly Specials!!

Come check out the "Weekly Special" each week to see what's on sale. Anywhere from 25%-50% off selected items - yarn, needles, bags/purses/baskets, patterns.. and more! So stop in, you don't want to miss out on some gorgeous products at amazing prices! ... Starting July 6th.

New Yarns!!! I'm so excited to carry two new yarn companies! Red Barn Yarn and

Alchemy Yarns of Transformation. Both companies are hand painted yarns from California! And no skein is identical. They are one-of-a-kind and truly pieces of art. I have great free patterns for Red Barn Yarn too!

Ever tried Knitting with Beads?? The Knitting Nest now carries beads to knit with, along with many fun patterns to try. New to beading? Just ask about a Beaded Cuffs class (kit by Laura Nelkin -brilliant designer!)

Lessons/Classes!!! If anyone is interested in signing up for a Beaded Cuffs Class, a Felting Class (we'll make a bowl!), or any other project you'd like to do, just let me know and I'd be happy to teach you! I'm always happy to teach knitting to anyone wanting to learn. Just call or email and we can set up a private lesson.

Free Patterns! I've recently discovered some great patterns that are available for free with yarn purchase. Just ask to see the binder when you're in.

One Skein Projects - or two - Come check out the new One & Two Skein Project wall. Fun new ideas/patterns to inspire!

New Summer Hours:

Tuesday - Friday 10-5

Saturday 1-5

Closed Sundays/Mondays

And Happy, Peaceful Knitting to you all!

Team USA!!! - Fair Isle Hat

Did I say I would NOT start a new project before I finished a WIP??!

But this is a "Team USA" hat for the Olympics! :)

A super fun and (pretty quick) Fair Isle pattern from Blue Sky Alpacas. And what is better than using their Melange (Baby Alpaca) - so soft....

Go USA!

What's Knittin'?!

So I'm jazzed about one of my new year's resolutions. I'm going to write down all my "works in progress" - I know you must think me crazy!! Regardless of the ever-increasing pile of projects I haven't touched in years, or decided to start today, I am going to document all of these and give myself deadlines to finish. I figure this way I will hopefully complete more than I start, and have proof of what I've knitted this year! .... a good way to free up all those needles too :)

So first on my "finished" list is this fun and super lush "Burberry Inspired Cowl Scarf". A fellow knitter and friend came into my shop looking for the yarn used to make this project. Of course I had to start making one right away! Literally after she left, I had the yarn on the needles within the hour, thinking "I'm starting another project!!" But it was a quick and easy knit, good excuse to use Rowan's Cocoon yarn, and perfect for these blistery days :)

I recommend checking it out on Ravlery.. oh and by the way - Ravelry rocks! If you haven't discovered it - do it now. It's full of great info, resources, and free patterns!