Coming soon: Elfin Madness II

November 12, 2024

Coming soon: Elfin Madness II

We dropped a little hint in the calendar section last week, but it's time to sign up if you would like to participate in this year's elf & gnome swap!

Here's how it works: 

Each participant will make one (or more) small elf(ves) or gnome(s) to be dropped off or delivered by mail by December 11th. We will package them for secret swapping on December 14th. 

Each participant will choose one mystery package for each elf or gnome contributed. We discourage swapsies--all elves are good elves :)

For participants unable to attend the December 14th event, we will hold your elf or gnome for pick up, or will mail to you if you don't anticipate being in Ellensburg soon.

We have created a Ravelry bundle with a variety of knit and crochet elf and gnome patterns here, but you may use any pattern you like (or improvise). Use whatever colors you like--no need to stick to a traditional palette. Patterns written for one weight of yarn can be made in a different weight, just remember to use a needle or hook that is smaller than you would normally use. Use leftover yarns from your stash, or if you need additional colors, we have lots of fingering weight mini skeins (which can also be held double if needed).

…mark your calendars

Social Stitching

Every Saturday, 2-4p

Bring your current project, and spend some time with others who really vibe on yarn! 

Return of Elfin Madness (featuring their friends, the Gnomes)

Participation deadline: December 11

Swap: December 14, 9a - 1p

See above, and find the sign up form (and explanation) here! This was a really fun event last year, and we're excited to make it an annual tradition!

TEMPORARY SCHEDULE CHANGES

November 28 

Thanksgiving closed

November 29 & 30

Plaid Friday & Small Business Saturday open 8:30am-5pm

…new in the shop

 

Some great new items:

Lotion bars from Hive & Holler

Stitch Markers and Buttons from Bluebird Makery

New stickers and gift tags from Camp Stitchwood (formerly adKnits)

New colors of Rico Baby Dream DK, Make It Tweed carry-along, new colors of Cotton Supreme Waves, and restock of Uni Merino Minis and Rico Nilli Nilli minis from Universal Yarn

Restock of Encore, Encore Colorspun (including new colors), Encore Mega, and Encore Mega Colorspun

Didn't open our newsletter last week? Wandering Sheep Hat kits are here.

 

…to inspire

A little music this time. Jon Batiste lifts my spirits every time, and he has a new classical piano crossover album coming out this Friday, 11/15. Here is a sample

Jon's site is here, and he is in all of the other places, as well. 

...currently stitching 

 

 

Here is the size 2-4 Besties Hoodie, in Berroco Vintage DK, with about 1 1/3 arms. Once the second arm is complete, I'll complete the front pocket, and the hood. The Vintage DK is a pleasure to work with, soft, and washable--all great things for kid knits.
The Riptide135 scarf in our limited edition Ellensburg Blue from Kim Dyes Yarn *is* longer, but not in an especially appreciable way :)


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