I *can* crochet!

I don't do it much, but I *can* crochet.

I really admire those lacey, delicate crochet shells. The kind that is worn over a silk spagetti strap top.


This little bootie is a "free with purchase" pattern using Plymouth's 100% Angora. I have it in crochet and a knit version. Plymouth's 100% Angora is one of many brand new yarns in the store. You will get sneak previews of them as Henry and I get web pages created and uploaded.

This page isn't quite perfect. Henry is changing some of my pages from "tables" to "divs". Says it is better. It is still in progress. But I can't wait any longer, so I'm giving you a sneak preview.

Enjoy!!

PS: oh, by the way...FINALLY got the Cascade 220 Superwash page all up to date. SOOOOO many colors!!! Gheeeshe! What a job!

Machine Knitting, again!

This isn't something you've seen me doing for quite a while.

Moving from the country to the city....moving my store from my property to a busy little strip mall has forced me to put machine knitting play time on a back burner. I used to have room to have my machines set up and I could machine knit whenever I wanted. My adorable little condo has no room for a machine. While I have machines out in the store, they are on a display rack which is not suitable for machine knitting actively! Owning and operating in a busy city also curtails my "play" time. Customers are my #1 priority. This is where I bring up Henry. Henry has been working in the store 1-2 days a week, and working from home on the web site. This has slowly eased the work load on me. (THANK YOU HENRY!!) And lookeeeee!! I'm knitting on the machine.

This project was started on the Silver Reed LK150. I thought it would work, but I was not happy with the results. The proto type was sorta acceptible, but as the designer, it was not acceptible to me. Henry QUICKLY volunteered to take it off my hands. It is a tubular knit scarf out of Cascade's Eco Alpaca. The labor to do the hand work was rather extensive. The quality of that hand work was really unacceptible. So....onto another idea.

Use the SK860 and SR860. (photo proof above!) Knit tubular. This yarn is the same weight of Cascade's Eco Alpaca. It is Cascade's Pure Alpaca in Summer Sky Heather (same color as my eyes ;) !! ).
Already I can see it is working better, but I've restarted once. The 2nd start isn't flawless, but progress is being made.

Why such a fuss over a scarf??? Dang!! It's been cold in Portland and I usually walk to work. I don't like to wear hats, but I will wear a scarf wrapped around my head, around my ears and tied behind my neck. Or if it isn't too cold, just simplied tied around my neck.

Enough blogging!! I'm going back to the machine....

New Patterns from Knitting Pure and Simple

Three New Patterns for Knitting Pure and Simple


Aren't these adorable!! Children's Mukluks using bulky yarn.
Knitting Pure and Simple #113



The little man! Dress him in a man's henley. Garment shown was knitted in Plymouth Coffee Beenz. Perfect yarn for this project. Knitting Pure and Simple #111.



Fast and Quick. Knit from the top down means NO SEAMS!!! Knitting Pure and Simple #112.

Order all these patterns on my children's pattern page . . . .

New patterns from Vermont Fiber Designs

Cable Tank Top #177
from Vermont Fiber Designs
Finished Measurements
Chest: 21.75, 25.75, 29.75, 33.75, 37.75, 41.75, 44.25, 48.25, 52.25, 56.25, 60.25 ”

Double Eyelet Cardigan #176
from Vermont Fiber Designs
This feminine cardigan is written up in a short sleeve or long sleeve version. The body is worked in a skimming lace rib in one piece, and the sleeves are picked up and worked down.

Finished Measurements 29.25, 32.75, 36.5, 40.25, 43.75, 47.5, 53, 56.75, 60.25, 64, 67.75 inches.

Update on two Undyed Natural Yarns from Cascade Yarns

As a single yarn store owner, my chores cover everything from cleaning the bathroom to looking at new yarns at trade shows. Nothing is every totally caught up! Would I change it?? Nope!!

There has been a bit of relief recently, as my son Henry is working one day a week. Henry is no newbie to my store. When he still lived at home, he did many chores around the store. You may end up talking to Henry if you come in or call. Besides the typical stocking and cleaning, he's learning shipping and sales. No longer will orders be held up when I go to trade shows. Nor will I need to close my store when I'm gone. But be kind....he's still trying to pull all the stuff out of my brain to do what he needs to do!

This Sunday morning I finished updating the Cascade Eco Duo Yarn page. All colors are now in stock, including the new ones!

CASCADE ECO DUO YARN --

IS FULLY STOCKED!!
70% Undyed Baby Alpaca / 30% Undyed Merino Wool
Yardage: 100gr / 197 yards per hank
Gauge: 4.5 sts per inch on US#8 (5mm)
the BETTER THAN CHOCOLATE yarn!! These shades are natural, undyed. But the colors have been carefully separated and then spun together so that when knit, colors gradually change. You think it has been dyed, but it has not!

Also updated earlier this week:

CASCADE ECO ALPACA YARN

100% Natural undyed Alpaca
Cascade Eco Alpaca is a 100% Natural undyed Alpaca yarn, 100g - 220yds per hank.
Gauge:5 sts per inch on US#7 (4.5mm)

I've been working with this yarn. Alpaca is extremely soft, but when you don't dye the yarn, it is even softer. The colors in Eco Alpaca are the natural colors of the Alpaca. Very soft, very rich shades.

Selling my Brother Bulky KH270

Cleaning up my Brother KH270 (electronic, bulky) knitting machine, and am now putting her back together and gathering up all the tools. Next, pull out the ribber and check it over. Everything is looking good. I'm amazed how clean the bed is. No dings or nicks. Electronics working good. I've got the original boxes.
Looks like I have quite a few extra needles. . . . . maybe 100? Don't have a spare sponge bar, though. But I might be able to get one. Not sure.

I'm asking $1635.00 (I pay shipping) (obo) for the set. Will only sell as a set. No credit card on this one. As it is my personal machine, I will ask for a cashiers check.

If you want to claim this machine as yours, call asap!

Store # 503-200-5991.
or email me at angelikas@yarn-store.com

A LOT OF NEW YARN!!

I'm going to hit you with a lot of new yarn!!!!

Cascade Pacific

Oh My Gosh!! My newest fav!
Fiber: 40% Superwash Merino Wool / 60% Acrylic
Yardage: 100gr / 213 yds
Gauge: 4.5 -5.0 sts=1" / #7 - #8

Very, very nice, very soft. Perfect for baby, as well as light weight tops and tanks for yourself. IDEAL for the standard gauge knitting machine.
Care: Machine Wash Cool /Tumble Dry Air

Only $6.50 per ball!!

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Cascade Cherub DK

Fiber: 55% Nylon, 45% Acrylic
Yardage: 50gr / 165 yds
Gauge: 5.5-6 sts=1" / #4 - #5

Very, very nice, very soft. IDEAL for the mid-gauge knitting machine.
Care: Machine Wash Warm /Tumble Dry

Only $3 per ball!!

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Cascade Cherub Aran

Fiber: 55% Nylon, 45% Acrylic
Yardage: 100gr / 240 yds
Gauge: 4.5-5 sts=1" / #7 - #8

Very, very nice, very soft. IDEAL for the mid-gauge knitting machine.
Care: Machine Wash Warm /Tumble Dry

Only $5.60 per ball!!

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Lorna's Purple Mustang
New Color from Lorna's Laces

It's called Lorna's Purple Mustang to pay homage to Lorna's vintage '65 Mustang and favorite color. She was even nice enough to design a shawl using the color. You can download the pattern for free at
Lorna's website.

Now in stock in Shepherd Sock, Shepherd Worsted and Shepherd Sport