Present and Future Shop Arrivals!

Good afternoon. MSK has pre ordered the 2nd book from Ysolda. Supply will be limited so let us know if you are a fan and we will save a copy for you.

Those waiting for Misti Alpaca Handpaint Chunky to make Kate’s Puddles Scarf–the colorway Lake Country has arrived, 10 skeins available. Cat Bordhi’s new book in stock , Personal Footprints, 3 available.

Interweave Crochet magazine –22 cool fall designs to crochet, arrived today.

Come see us, knit for warmth to share.

Julie @ MSK

ps Charlie Theobald our neighborhood artist has unveilded new bookmarks, notecards and giftcards for Fall and Holiday Season..I love his ability to capture such expressions in his watercolors—-These you must see.
We will have sets of 4 Holiday Cards available this week.

Happy Knitting

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KnitWear 2009

This Sunday here in Fort Collins is the annual KnitWear Fiber Arts Extravaganza at the Lincoln Center in the Canyon West Ballroom from 11am-4pm. There is an entrance fee of $5 ($3 for students and free for under 11). Once inside there are tables for KIP/CIP with your friends and free demos/classes until 2:15. A 3:30 come watch a Community Fashion Show or arrive by 2pm with your favorite project and be a part of fashion show!

There will also be a variety of vendors. We will have a double booth with Designedly, Kristi, Vicki Square will be there as will Brown Sheep and many others. There are frequent door prizes as well. Also don’t miss the Loose Ends exhibit in the gallery while you are there.

Check out http://www.fcgov.com/lctix/galleries-events.php#knitwear for all the details, including demo schedule and participating vendors.

We hope to see you there on Sunday!

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Duct Tape Dressform Sample

There is still time to sign up for the Duct Tape Dressform workshop this Saturday! The wrapping starts at 9am! My own dressform is on display in the shop (and pictured above). You can read a bit more about it on my own blog as well as see a few more pictures there.

It will be too late for this current workshop, but also be sure to stop by KnitWear at the Lincoln Center here in Fort Collins on Sunday. Both of us will be in attendance!

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Whimsical Little Knits Back In Stock

We’ve got the print version of Ysolda’s first Whimsical Little Knits booklet back in stock. It includes lots of great gift knitting projects from stuffed toys like the elephant above to the Grown Up Booties that have been posted about here. There are hats and a small shawl among others. There are ten patterns in total.

If you haven’t checked out her blog yet, do so! She has a great esthetic!

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Some Great Classes Start Soon

Next Thursday morning is a great crochet class for beginning crocheters from 9-10am. It is just a two week class and costs only $25. In the class you will learn the skills needed to make a large Granny Square from sock yarn. You can use Noro Silk Garden Sock as pictured above, or choose your own color progression from any sock yarn line. It is a great opportunity to not only learn (or refresh) our crochet skills, but you get a great useable project as well. And we know all too well that it will soon be time to have a lap blanket handy to keep the chill off!

On Saturday, September 19th we have a special 1/2 day workshop from Kristi. You’ll get guidance and assistance in making a dressform from duct tape that has your shape and measurements. Having a duct tape dressform is a handy tool in knitting or crocheting more flattering and fitted garments as you can judge the fit better seeing it on a dressform than looking at it on you in the mirror. The workshop runs from 9am-noon (maybe 1pm) and is $25.

You will want to wear your most flattering bra and smooth, fitted pants such as yoga pants or other pull-on pants that do not have the bulk of buttons. If you have long hair pull up and off of your neck (getting duck tape stuck to your hair is never any fun). Also bring with you ~100 yds of duct tape and an old pair of scissors. To finish your dressform at home you’ll also need 24-36 oz of fiber fill and some study cardboard or foamcore large enough to make your dressform bottom as well as sturdy hanger if you wish to hang your form. Trash bags to apply the tape to and Goo Gone to clean your scissors with will be provided. You may feel more comfortable taking the workshop with a friend, but bringing a partner is not required.

See some examples of duct tape dressforms on Flickr. Kristi’s own dressform will be at the shop by this Saturday (9/12) afternoon.

To see all the upcoming classes check out the fall schedule (PDF). You may come in to the shop or call at 970-407-1461 to reserve your space for any of the upcoming classes.

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