Ready, Set, Knit! 440: Kathy talks with Lars Rains
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This week Kathy talks with first time guest Lars Rains new book, Modern Lopi, a collection full of classic techniques with modern colors and stories.
Lars grew up in Manitoba and his first knitting project was a Lopi cardigan! After learning the basics of sweater construction he began to modernize the color choices and motifs in sweaters for himself and was encouraged by friends in the industry to publish his work. Check out the fair isle inspired colors and motifs in the Hildur Pullover.
Steve’s Yarn Picks of the week:
- Lots of new Closeouts
- Our 42nd Anniversary Sale! With over 80 yarns and accessories.
- Knitter’s Pride Royale Sets – limited stock
- Karbonz 6″ Double Points Sets
- Valley Yarns Charlemont
- Valley Yarns Greylock – try the Anna Cowl from Swans Island
- Regia Relax Color 4-ply – limited stock
- Regia Mood Color 4-ply – limited stock
- Regia Colorito Color 4-ply – limited stock
- Dream in Color Smooshy with Cashmere
- Dream in Color Wisp
- Rowan Tweed
- Rowan Cotton Glace
- Cascade 220 Superwash Sport
- Mrs. Crosby Hat Box – limited stock
- Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool
- Berroco Maya
- Berocco Vintage
Reminder:
You can still get on the waitlist for our first ever WEBS Retreat in September.
Upcoming Events:
The 14th Annual Tent Sale happens May 14th and 15th, and don’t forget the 12th Annual Fleece Market on May 14th.
Be sure to check out all of our upcoming Events here.
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Tags: 42nd Anniversary Sale, Lars Rains, Modern Lopi, Modern Lopi 1, WEBS Anniversary Sale
April 12th, 2016 at 10:22 am
It was so great to hear you and Lars chat about Modern Lopi! Thanks for the shout out for the photography. We had a blast working on this book, his colors and textures are so much fun to style and shoot.