events and future trunk shows

Just quick reminder of some upcoming shop events for next two months:

• May 20 (today): Book Group meets to talk about Scandalous Women today at 3pm.  And to probably also see if eclipse is happening yet. ;)


• May 23 (Wed): Crochet Clinic 1-3 with Nancy. Free drop in clinic for all your crochet needs.


• May 26 & 28th: Building Blocks Class #4 meets to tackle the easy lace panel. 1-3:30. Homework for this class: have your #4 block cast on and the 6 row border done. Then we’ll dive right into the lace pattern in class. Just let Kim know which day you’ll attend.


• Jun 9 & 11: Building Blocks Class #5. Cable panel! Same homework applies for this class. Cables are going to be so much fun! Much easier than you think. Just let Kim know which day you’ll attend.


• Jun 12: Crochet ClinicTues. 1-3 with Nancy. Free drop in clinic for all your crochet needs.


• Jun 23 & 25: Building Blocks Class #6: Twisted Stitches panel looks tricky but not at all. Same homework: Have panel border finished so we jump right into twisting our stitches! Just let Kim know which day you’ll attend.


• Jun 24 (Sun): Book Group meets to talk about the novel, Russian Twilight today from 3-5pm.

Berroco Trunk Shows Coming!

I’m so excited! Arriving later this week we’ll have at least 10 garments from the Spring/Summer 2012 collection:  



It’s a perfect opportunity to see the finished garments up close and try them on. This show is here until  June 4th.

Coming July 12-23rd we’ll have the whole Big Kids/Little Kids show, highlighting the garments from booklet # 320. 35 patterns in the book – a great value for anyone knitting for children sizes 2-12, boys and girls.





 

Current Shop Samples on Display

Looking for inspiration for summer knitting? At the moment we’ve a couple of shop samples on display, highlighting the summer yarns Linsey and Lago:

Linsey

Poitou is a free pattern and we made it up in two colors of Linsey, a wonderful cotton/linen blend yarn in both solid and self-striping colors. We used 8 hanks total for size “medium” which is roomy and easily fits even if you’re a larger size, Poitou’s an easy vest to knit up and a versatile wardrobe piece.



Turia is a pullover using couple of colors to create a dramatic striping yoke with a touch of faux-fair isle effect. A nice easy bottom up pattern.



I love, love this yarn. It’s 64% cotton & 36% linen. Perfect for summer garments but also other home items too, like table linens, market bags or wash cloths for extra special bridal gifts. The linen adds stability to the cotton to prevent stretching, and when washed it softens up nicely.

See all Linsey here on Berroco’s site

Lago

This yarn is amazing! While knitting a swatch I was worried. It was a crinkly, rough knit. After wet blocking it was still stiff feeling. Buyer’s remorse set in.Then the next day I unpinned the swatch and was shocked! It was soft, incredibly drapey and felt wonderful against my skin. I can not wait to make something in the yarn!

Now the hard part: picking out my color and pattern! Well….the actual knitting and finishing is also hard for me too. But that’s another story… :)

 

So mark your calendars for trunk shows and other events. Pop in if you’re looking for inspiration or a new project for the summer months.

 

Kim