Sunday, May 30, 2010

Manos Del Uruguay Yarn








A friend was traveling to Manos Del Uruguay in South America for a few weeks, jhe called just before he left for the airport. As you know when my friends are traveling I always recommend finding a local yarn shop or sometimes I say "can you bring me back some yarn". On his adventure he encountered this yarn shop. I asked for jewel tones and what I got were beautiful greens, pinks and yellows. come make your choice while the supply lasts.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

HAT OF THE MONTH: DUCHESS



The summer is a reason to keep on knitting - this Hat of the Month is a quick fashionable knit on a bulky knitting needle and takes only one hank of most yarns - the sample is knit in Berroco Cuzco. Inspired by Stitch Therapy customers the Duchess is our offering the Month of June. You will find the download for this pattern on this page.

Saturday, May 15, 2010

A Quick Summer Knit: $12-18 Tank Top


















A quick knit from Rebecca Summer 2010 - shown in Berocco's Weekend 25% cotton 75% acrylic. Pattern free with yarn purchase.

Knit from the bottom up in the round on a 10 1/2 US. sizing to fit up to 38/40" bust. Nice detailing at the neckline - back neckline is round. Anyone can knit the top to the armhole, then if you need help, join the knitting circle to learn the details for armhole and neck shaping in a garment.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

OUTDOOR CIRCLE: 5th AVE. FAIR


We're setting up a tent so come join us on Sunday the 16th of May from Noon to 6pm because Stitch Therapy and Brooklyn Mercantile will be hosting a crafty afternoon. Bring your project knitting or crochet and a friend, and if your friends want to learn how to knit bring them along on this date we will be teaching people to do the knit stitch with the purchase of a ball of yarn and a pair of knitting needles.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

IS IT A NECKLACE or A NECKWARMER

This jewel of a knit is a nice quick project for the summer and a great accessory for the fall. While I was on vacation in Jamaica I did one strand of this necklace a day. This is Sev[en] Circles a free pattern online by Kirsten Johnstone you can find it on Ravelry.com.

I used three yarns: Lana Grossa - Chiara (mohair and viscose) in violet (lighter color), Chiara has a metallic quality which adds a shimmer, then I held two yarns together - Lana Grossa Silkhair (mohair and silk) in purple and Naturally Dawn wool and silk) in violet. When these two yarns are held together it creates a stretchy fabric.

You can knit this project in your own style the pattern calls for seven strands but I did nine. Some of my customers are making the strands longer to drape passed the collar bone. Since I am a loose knitter do I used a 24" size 4.

Monday, May 10, 2010