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Knit Locally Book Club October 2018: Ship Fever by Andrea Barret

Posted on September 10, 2018 by knitlocally

Knit Locally Book Club: October Meeting

Tuesday, October 2

6:30-8:30 pm

Our October Book Club selection is Ship Fever by Andrea Barrett.

1996 National Book Award Winner for Fiction.

The elegant short fictions gathered hereabout the love of science and the science of love are often set against the backdrop of the nineteenth century. Interweaving historical and fictional characters, they encompass both past and present as they negotiate the complex territory of ambition, failure, achievement, and shattered dreams. In “Ship Fever,” the title novella, a young Canadian doctor finds himself at the center of one of history’s most tragic epidemics. In “The English Pupil,” Linnaeus, in old age, watches as the world he organized within his head slowly drifts beyond his reach. And in “The Littoral Zone,” two marine biologists wonder whether their life-altering affair finally was worth it. In the tradition of Alice Munro and William Trevor, these exquisitely rendered fictions encompass whole lives in a brief space. As they move between interior and exterior journeys, “science is transformed from hard and known fact into malleable, strange and thrilling fictional material” (Boston Globe)

Project Inspiration:

We’ve chosen projects reminiscent of both the floral theme of the book cover and connections to the natural world that are a theme throughout the short stores.

Each of these designs uses sport-weight yarn, and would be stunning knit in our Rosy Green Wool Cheeky Merino Joy, Carol Sunday 3-ply (Eden, Nirvana or Angelic) or Blue Sky Baby Alpaca Sport.

Rosy Green Wool Cheeky Merino Joy

100% Virgin Organic Merino Extra Fine

350 yards / 100 g / $24.95

Carol Sunday 3-Ply

Eden: 100% Extra-Fine Australian Merino: 50g / 246 yards / $11.50

Nirvana: 90% Extra-Fine Merino, 10% Cashmere: 50g / 246 yards / $13.95

Angelic: 75% Extra-Fine Merino, 25% Angora: 50g / 246 yards / $12.95

Blue Sky Baby Alpaca Sport

100% Baby Alpaca

50g / 110 yards / $13.00

Pattern Ideas:

Branches and Buds Pullover by Carrie Bostick Hoge

Cowl Latvian Blooms by Dela Hausmann

Frosted Leaves by Lisa Hannes

Caress My Soul by Melanie Berg

Upcoming Book Selections and Meeting Dates

Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood: Tuesday, November 6

Elinor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman: Tuesday, December 4

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee: To Be Determined (Either Tuesday, January 1 or Tuesday, January 8)

The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George: Tuesday, February 5

Project Idea: Allodola Shawl by Heather Zoppetti

Posted on March 15, 2018 by knitlocally

The Allodola Shawl, knit in two colors of Oink Pigments Nimbus

Our latest shop sample is a stunner! The Allodola Shawl by Heather Zoppetti uses a clever combination of slipped and cabled stitches to create a unique geometric pattern, while short rows create a fun ruffled edge. The design is perfect to highlight a hand-dyed variegated yarn combined with a complimentary solid or tonal. It is easy to adjust the size or length, as it is knit from edge to edge…simply follow the increases to the desired size, then start decreasing back down!

We knit ours in our new yarn, Nimbus from Oink Pigments. This Merino / Nylon / Cashmere blend is OH.SO.SOFT! Please feel free to come in and touch it for yourself to experience the luscious softness and the beautiful halo. Beth thoroughly enjoyed knitting with it — it’s very easy on your hands! Beth used Oink Pigments Nimbus in the variegated colorway “4 Play” and the solid colorway “Sex&Violets.” You can purchase this combo below (Combination 9) or go for a sparkle version of the same colors! (Combination 5)

A close up on the beautiful stitch pattern of the shawl, created with slipped stitches and cables.

We’ve put together our favorite color combos from several of our indie dyers. Contact us to reserve yours–we’re happy to ship as well!

Allodola Shawl Combinations featuring Indie Dyers!

Combine your favorite hand-dyed variegated with a complimentary solid or tonal!

Details for each kit:

Combination 1: $60.95

Oink PIgments Nimbus in Pixie Wings and Yankee Dyer Stride in Hot Pants

Combination 2: $60.95

Oink PIgments Nimbus in Pigs, Doom, and Tacos and Yankee Dyer Stride in Sea Glass

Combination 3: $56.95

Oink Pigments Disco in Gryphon Door and Kim Dyes Yarn Sugarcookies Sock in Cabernet

Combination 4: $60

Oink Pigments Disco in Desert Dessert and Peachy Keen

Combination 5: $60

Oink Pigments Disco in 4 Play and Sex&Violets

Combination 6: $66

Oink Pigments Nimbus in After All This Time and Zoot Soot Riot

Combination 7: $60

Oink Pigments Disco in Cool WIP and Together All Rows Develop Into Sweaters

Combination 8: $55.90

Yankee Dyer Stride in Alternative Facts and Vino

Combination 9: $66

Oink Pigments Nimbus in 4 Play and Sex&Violets

Help us trim our Christmas tree! Ornament making, December 6

Posted on December 4, 2017December 5, 2017 by knitlocally

Wednesday, December 6

12 – 8 p.m.

Join us for holiday cheer and help us decorate with handmade ornaments. Stop by the store anytime on Wednesday to participate. Beth will have materials and patterns on hand for your inspiration. Join us in making a hand knit or crochet ornament, and be entered into a prize drawing for a special holiday gift from Knit Locally! All skill levels welcome. If you finish an ornament for the tree, you’re welcome to make another one to keep. Share our holiday joy!

Our Midweek Unwind Knit Night (every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m.) takes place during the event, so bring your current WIP and stitch away with good tidings and cheer.

Meet our newest shop sample: Basketwoven Handspun Cowl — Free pattern with purchase!

Posted on November 30, 2017December 5, 2017 by knitlocally

One of a Kind Knit!

Meet our newest shop sample:
Basketwoven Handspun Cowl

If you’ve ever wondered what to do with the stunning art yarns we carry from Luccadot yarns, this cowl is the perfect pattern to highlight one skein of a gorgeous handspun yarn, surrounded by the softness of Blue Sky Extra.

This drapey cowl pattern uses:
-1 skein of Blue Sky Extra (55% Baby Alpaca, 45% Extra Fine Merino, aran-weight)
-1 skein of Luccadot Handspun Art Yarn (each skein is unique!)
The pattern, designed by our own Kaarn H., is FREE with purchase of materials.
Check out some fun combinations below, or come into the store and pick your own for a truly unique knit accessory.

Bundle up in colorful splendor with our new cowl pattern!

Posted on October 2, 2017 by knitlocally

An easy project doesn’t have to be boring! Our new cowl pattern, designed by Beth Knarr for Knit Locally, features modern colorful stripes in a pattern that is beginner-friendly and fun to knit.

“A Cowl of a Different Color” can be knit as long cowl (perfect to double-up for warmth, or wear long to show off all of the colors) or a scarf. It is knit from one “21 Color Kit” from Blue Sky Fibers, as well as 3 skeins of Woolstok in a main color of your choice (we used Highland Fleece.)

If you purchase your yarn at Knit Locally, the pattern is included for FREE!

While the pattern includes the order of colors that we used, it also has a space for you to write in your own custom color order.

The pattern takes its name from the color-changing horse featured in the classic movie, “The Wizard of Oz.”

Registration is now open for October Fearless Knitting!

Posted on September 27, 2017 by knitlocally

Fearless Knitting is back with our new instructor, Beth. Join us in October for our guided group class sessions — limited to 8 students so register ASAP!

What is Fearless Knitting?

Fearless Knitting is a group session at Knit Locally that focuses on the projects and skills that YOU want to learn. In each session, you bring bring a project of your choice. Our expert instructor will help you with whatever you need to make your project a success — whether interpreting pattern instructions, learning a new stitch, or fixing mistakes. Plus, you’ll enjoy the camaraderie and supportive environment of group knitting. Maximum of 8 students per session to ensure each student has sufficient instructor time. At Fearless Knitting, our mission is to help you make your knitting a success — your project, our expertise.

October Sessions Cost

Instructor: Beth Monthly Pass (all 3 sessions): $45

Monday, October 2: 6-8 p.m. Weekly Drop In: $20 per session

Tuesday, October 24: 6-8 p.m. To register:

Tuesday, October 31: 6-8 p.m. Email peggy@knitlocally.com or use the form below:

Meet Our Shop Sample: The Claudia Shawl, Knit in Yankee Stride MCN

Posted on September 25, 2017 by knitlocally

Our newest shop sample is this gorgeous Claudia Shawl by Christina Körber-Reith. Knit in four colors of Yankee Stride, a luscious Merino/Cashmere/Nylon blend from Yankee Dyer, the finished shawl has a bold, modern look with drape for days.

Although the colorwork makes this shawl look like a complicated knit, it is a simple triangular shape that uses slipped stitches to create the ‘plaid’ effect. Once you have the stitch pattern down, it quickly becomes a mindless knit.

The Yankee Stride yarn is a perfect match for this pattern, with the touch of cashmere to make this a luxury knit piece and give it beautiful drape. The rich color palette we love from Yankee Dyer means that you can find a stunning color palette that you love, whether soft and romantic pinks and greys, or bold and bright purples and blues.

Once you curl up in this shawl, you won’t want to take it off–it’s a delightful wrap for cozy fall evenings and cold winter days.

We’d love to help you pick out your own custom color combo for this stunning shawl!

The $15 Quick Holiday Gift

Posted on September 20, 2017September 20, 2017 by knitlocally

Nothing says heartfelt like a handmade gift! With our new colors of Cascade Baby Llama Chunky, you can make a beautiful accessory using only one skein — the perfect $15 gift! This luxury yarn is 100 percent Baby Llama, so it is super soft and plush. Plus, it’s bulky size means that it works up FAST!

Baby Llama Chunky (100 g/109 yds, Bulky, 100% Baby Llama, $15

Top Left: Friday Harbor Mitts (Knit) FREE! Click here for pattern!
Top Right: Waiting for Baby Cowl (Knit) FREE! Click here for pattern!
Bottom Left: Diamond Tempest Cowl (Knit) FREE! Click here for pattern!
Bottom Right: Llama Love Ear Warmer (Crochet) FREE! Click here for pattern!

Colors Available: