ADAPT. BE FLEXIBLE.
Friday’s extension of Washington’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order included a provision that would allow ten counties, including Kittitas County, to request a variance and move forward in the stages of reopening. The county commissioners have applied for variance, and many expect it will be approved this week.
I am developing the required safety plan for reopening. Yarn Folk will not be open to the public this week, even if that is technically possible. Additionally, I will be operating with reduced in-store hours initially. I’m fortunate to have a group of yarn shop owners navigating these waters with me, and we’ve been brainstorming together on ways to re-engage with our customers, while prioritizing the safety of our communities. We want to be back—but we want to be smart and respectful about it.
Thank you for your continued support!
College mascots on Zoom
…to learn (and do)
CURRENT CLASSES & EVENTS
Social Stitching via Zoom
Wednesday, May 6, 12:00-1:00pm BREATHE & HOPE Virtual KAL https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88351111252?pwd=WFpkR2pLaEx4d1dMSFI3OXl4dWJ5Zz09 OR open Zoom and enter 883-5111-1252 for the meeting ID
Thursday, May 7, 4:00-6:00pm https://us04web.zoom.us/j/981942707?pwd=TExyQlRPWnB3OW40QkFZRCs5aVRtQT09 OR open Zoom and enter 981-942-707 for the meeting ID
Friday, May 8, 12:00-1:00pm https://us04web.zoom.us/j/741980568?pwd=bXp1ellFUHNqS0lUaFYvS1ord3Fndz09 OR open Zoom and enter 741-980-568 for the meeting ID
IMPORTANT: As of April 5th, Zoom required passwords to enter meetings to prevent unauthorized guests from entering. PASSWORD FOR ALL MEETINGS IS 330044.
...to anticipate
I’ve had the components for awhile, but I’ve finally assembled some kits for Laura Nelkin’s Mudra Necklace! This is an easy introduction to including beads in your knitting, and it’s a nice small accessory for yourself or to make as a gift. Kits include the pattern, yarn, beads, clasps, and a focal disk. Find the kits here.
Additionally, I’ve been adding the Berroco Drop Ship projects to the online shop.
…to inspire
The intersection between “fine art” and “craft” is an enduring interest, and My Modern Met’s February feature on artist Faith Humphrey Hill was a fascinating introduction to her technique which fuses handknitting with digital illustration. Her Instagram feed is lovely and inspiring.
...to stitch
Breathe & Hope
Here’s my progress on Casapinka’s Breathe & Hope shawl, using Candy Skein Luscious Fingering in Black Licorice and Leading Men Fiber Arts in Trap Door. Weekly KAL session is listed above, and if you want to join in, there are kits listed at yarnfolk.com/shop.
