We have counted all the chemo caps we received during our “50 Caps in 50 Days” chemo cap campaign, and the grand total is 366! That is more than seven times as many as we were hoping to have. Many thanks to everyone who participated. We couldn’t have done it without you.
Congratulations to Elsie Cullen, winner of the prize drawing for the Dolce Merino yarn and the pattern book. Elsie made more than 30 caps for the drive.
In 2009, we were closed for a week during the flood fight. Can you go a whole week without yarn? You don’t have to find out. Get your Project to Go today.
We have come up with a dozen knit and crochet projects in a variety of skill levels, and made checklists of everything you need for each project.
Here is a list of projects by difficulty level:
Beginning Knitter
Pandora Scarf
Advanced Beginning Knitter
Done by Monday Afghan
Margot Sweater
Sandbagger Hat
Slope Hat
Intermediate Knitter
Basketweave Top Socks
Cocoon Lace Scarf
Eyelet Cardigan
Schaefer Afghan Kit
Vidia Socks
Intermediate Crochet
All-Star Blanket
Victorian Daydream Socks
Knitting and crochet are great ways to de-stress during this stressful time. Make sure you have what you need to get through the next month. Get your Project to Go today.
Sweaters can be intimidating if you’ve never tried them, but with the right pattern, a sweater can be an easy, fun knit. If you’re looking for a pattern to get started with, take a look at Margot.
It’s made from the top down, so it’s easy to customize to fit you just right. It’s also seamless, which makes finishing quick and easy. Nicole made hers out of four and a half skeins of Cascade 220, for a yarn cost of $34.50.
We’ll be having Margot knit-alongs during Friday Night Knitting club in March. If you’ve never tried a sweater before, consider signing up for Annie’s Beginning Sweater classes. You can sign up for all three sessions, or you can choose the sessions you’d like to attend.
We’re all going to need something to distract us in March and April. It’s a great time to create something that will last long after the water is gone.
It’s that time of year again. In some cities, spring means cherry blossoms or Mardi Gras. In Fargo-Moorhead, spring means sandbags. Make sure the sandbagger in your life keeps their ears warm with one of these great hats.
This ribbed hat will fit just about everyone. It’s made with two balls of Nashua Julia and a 16″ size US6 circular needle. The pattern is free with yarn purchase. It’s easy to customize to make it longer or shorter.
Another stylish option is the Slope hat.
This is a new pattern from Spud and Chloe. The hat is made with one skein of Spud and Chloe Outer and a 16″ size US15 needle. This is a great pattern for getting started with cables, and it only takes a couple of hours to knit.
If we have to be out fighting the Red yet again, at least we’ll look good doing it.
We had a great time at the Super Bowl Party yesterday.
We had a several delicious dips to taste test. Congratulations to the dip contest winner, A.J. S., who brought chicken wing dip.
A.J. also won the drawing for the cowl kit. Congrats to our other winners:
Tracie D.,
Laura P., and
Lois N. Thanks to everyone who joined us yesterday. We’re already looking forward to next year’s Super Bowl.
We have two other contest winners to announce. Andy S. won the lotion bar from the last newsletter, and Jenny L. won the $10 class credit for registering for a class online in January.
Join us on Super Bowl Sunday for a day of knitting and dipping. The shop will be open from 1-8, and we’ll have a TV set up so we can watch the game (and the ads). Everyone who comes in on Sunday, February 6, will be eligible for one of four door prizes.
We have three fingerless glove kits and one cowl kit. The drawings will take place at 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, and 8pm, and you must be present at the time of the drawing to win.
We are also having a dip contest. The winner of the dip-off will receive the following accessories pack, with a retail value of more than $70.
The accessories pack includes an Ashland Sky Knit Stick Sack, a roll of highlighter tape, a pair of Itty Bitty Scissors, our new Mini StitchDots, and a Debra’s Garden stitch counter and yarn cutter.
The rules are as follows:
Last week, we took more than 30 hats and mittens to the YWCA and Churches United for the Homeless.
We collect donations year-round, so it’s not too late to make a hat or pair of mittens for this winter. Thank so much to the following customers and staff who made donations:
Marian B.
Nancy B.
Gina D.
Kim D.
Caitlin F.
Jodee H.
Julie H.
Sue K.
Bre L.
Nicole M.
Tammy N.
Ann O.
Marn O.
Laura P.
Monica P.
Pat P.
AJ S.
AJ V.
And thanks to anyone else we missed. Fargo-Moorhead is a little warmer, thanks to you.
Congratulations to Stephanie, our first Learn-to-Knit-Blitzer to come in with a finished scarf.
If you’re looking for something to get the knitter in your life, we just got some new Kim Hargreaves pattern books.
We also have these great Knit Happy thermal mugs.
We will be closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, but we’ll be back on Monday. As always, you are welcome to stop in anytime we’re open and knit or crochet with us. Have a great holiday.
Today is Free Pattern Friday, and tomorrow is a bonus Free Pattern Saturday for those of you who can’t get to the store on Fridays. Supplies are limited, so come in early.
Sharon Q.! Sharon won the Jordana Paige Rio bag. Congratulations, Sharon, and thanks to everyone who stopped in last week.
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