Ready, Set, Knit! 348: Kathy talks with Linda Pratt
Saturday, March 15th, 2014
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This week Kathy talks with Linda about the line of new Spring yarns from Rowan.
Rowan Truesilk graces the cover of our Spring 2014 catalog with a pattern from the Truesilk Collection. We’re also now carrying Rowan Silky Stones, and the accompanying pattern collection, Rowan Pure Linen and pattern collection, Rowan Pure Wool Worsted and two dedicated pattern collections, and longtime favorite Rowan Cotton Glace which is featured in Rowan magazine 55.
Reminder:
Be sure to stop into the store and see all the new Spring garment models! And don’t miss the Classic Elite Yarns Trunk shows.
Steve’s Yarn Picks:
- Anzula For Better or Worsted
- Euro Babe Soft Cotton Chunky
- Aslan Trends Royal Alpaca
- Aslan Trends King Baby Llama and Mulberry Silk
- Classic Elite Meadowlark
- Madeline Tosh is back in stock!
- Classic Elite Woodland
- Classic Elite Giselle
Upcoming Events:
Our 40th Annual Anniversary Sale is coming up, April 1 – May 31!
The Boston Marathon runs on April 21st and you can help the Boston Marathon Scarf Project. They are working towards providing a scarf for each participant in the marathon this year. Check out the Ravelry group for more details on how to help!
Boston Strong Hat pattern from designer Lisa McFetridge is a colorwork hat design featuring the words “Boston Strong” and the Boston Skyline. Lisa has included additional charts so you have options to really make this hat your own. All proceeds from the sale of this cap pattern will go to OneFundBoston to help the victims.
Join the KNIT-IN with Lisa McFetridge, designer of the Boston Strong Hat, Rebecca Lane of “Blankies for Boston” & the Old South Knitters/Crocheters Saturday April 5, 2014 2-4 pm at the Old South Church in Boston – the church at the Finish Line 645 Boylston Street, Boston – at the Copley T
Have you knit a Boston Strong Hat or a Blanket to donate to a survivor? Do you have a scarf to drop off for the Boston Marathon Scarf Project? You are cordially invited to bring your handcrafted treasures to Old South Church …stay and knit, meet and exchange stories with fellow crafters If you haven’t begun a hat, scarf or blanket (or two or three), there is still time. A special Boston Strong Hat in progress will be there. Anyone dropping off a hat, scarf or blanket is invited to add a stitch or two to the hat and place their signature on the roll. Truly a group project, this hat will find a special home in the future.
