Summer is for Super 10

Super 10 Butterfly Cotton Our favorite!If you think cotton is just for dishcloths, you haven’t met Super 10, the superior choice for DK weight cotton for both crochet and knit Crochet this beautiful overblouse Westminster Fibers have come up with 2 new booklets, and each has very wearable patterns that will become staples in your wardrobe. Hands Down Favorite We had a sample of this vest in #3995 Persian Red at Stitches West and literally could not meet the demand!  This is a real winner in a simple lace pattern,  you will love it no matter which one of the more than 80 colors you choose. Super 10 has so many great qualities:  it’s machine wash and dry, won’t split, won’t pill, won’t shrink, it’s  soft, colorfast, and has a permanent shine. Of course it’s fabulous for adult garments, including shawls and sweaters, but you can use Super 10 for household items  (placemats, pillows, handtowels), baby items (blankets, hats)  and of course kids love it!

Summer Fun: Try Amigurumi!

These are just a few quick Amigurumi I put together to take to Maker Faire, and they sure were popular.    Kids loved ’em!  These are crocheted, but you can knit the little critters too.  I’m no crochet expert, so I was astounded at how easy these cuties were to make.  I made these using Bomull Sport Cotton; it’s easy to work, has beautiful colors and is very affordable.  There are thousands of free patterns for Amigurumi on the internet, but we also have a  wonderful group of Amigurumi books, both knit and crochet, that have detailed instructions and outstanding design.                      So give it a try — I bet you’ll love it!

2012 Calendars are here

It’s that time of year again! The calendars for 2012 are here.    Without equal, here’s the

Helen Hamann  2012 Calendar

      The 2012 Calendar contains a new pattern from Helen for every month, plus two bonus patterns for Nov/Dec of this year.

Lots of accessories in this one–great for smaller projects.

You get the beautifully photographed 14 month calendar, plus a code to download any or all of the 14 patterns.  What could be better?

Stitch Diva strikes again!

Special Sale!

New Crochet and Knit patterns and favorites from Stitch Diva!

Our good friend the Stitch Diva, aka Jennifer Hansen, has new drop-dead gorgeous patterns, and every one deserves to be on the red carpet!

Andalusia can be worn at least ten different ways–you are going to want at least one of these in your closet.

Stitch Diva patterns are innovative, interesting, packed with instructional photos, and they all come with Jennifer’s great tutorials posted on the web so you will “get it.”

All Stitch Diva patterns 15% off through November 14!

This was harder than I ever imagined… the move, that is

We have had so many problems with this move, very disappointing.  There were personal things lost, but also boxes of Handknitting.com items.

The movers lost a box with all the Stitch Diva patterns & books in it–those of you who have pending orders already know about this.  Right now I can’t link the website page, but if you haven’t seen these designs you are missing a lot.  If you usually knit, these patterns will make you want to learn crochet, and also the reverse–if you crochet you will want to learn to knit.  And everyone will want to try hairpin lace and Tunisian too!!

Out of frustration, I ended up calling Jennifer Hansen (the Stitch Diva) and just ordering some of everything she has currently available, so I suspect we will have some new Stitch Diva designs that we haven’t carried before.

Not such a bad thing after all, considering.