Friday, April 16, 2021, Issue 194: LYS Day is tomorrow!

LYS Day is a wonderful way for customers to show the love for their local yarn shops and for yarn shops to thank their customers for their continued support. Get in on the fun and make LYS Day 2021 an event to remember!

The Opalite Fino stripe wrap is a study in color illusion: the colors of Willa are hand-picked to step up and down in color value. The result? A gorgeous wrap that appears as if it’s rippling in the breeze, thanks to the light-to-dark color palette. Opalite by Sarah E. Chapman is knit on the bias with changing colors, so it’s a project that will keep you engaged from beginning to end!

Shown in an exclusive Fino Mini-Skein Kit for LYS Day 2020: Kit #20 Willa! Please note that Opalite requires one Fino Mini-Skein Kit and one full skein of Fino to complete. Opalite Kits can be found HERE.

Note: The pattern and kits were originally for LYS Day 2020 for April of 2020 which was cancelled and then later re-scheduled for September of 2020.

Opalite Kit includes one Fino Mini-Skein Kit and one full skein of Fino.

• Designer
  Sarah Chapman
• Finished Size
  7.5” x 93”
• Yarn
  Shown in 413 Rosewater (MC) + Fino Mini-skein Kit #20 Willa
• Notions
  Ring marker
  Large stitch holder or scrap yarn
  Tapestry needle
• Gauge
  5.5 st = 1” in Garter st, unblocked
• Needle Size
  4mm (US 6) needle, or size to obtain gauge

Another option you can use the Opalite Shawl Kit for is Laura Nelkin's Open Minds MKAL!

Laura Nelkin is hosting a new Mystery Knit-A-Long, her first one in 4 years! The first clue drops May 12, 2021.

If you get a kit or decide to go stash diving, she has a comprehensive video where she goes over what you need to know to be ready for OPEN MINDS MKAL. It’s worth watching, since it’s tricky to choose yarn when you don’t know what you’re knitting!

If you’ve never heard of a Mystery Knit-a-long, you can read all about how they work on the blog! Laura goes over the details, and talks a bit about what she thinks makes MKALs so special.

If you decide to start with an Opalite Shawl Kit, you will need to add LY (lace yarn) - 654 yd (598 m) of lace weight yarn. Optional- Approx. 40 grams Size 6/0 glass seed beads (CLUES #4, #5, and #6), Tool for placing beads.

HOW IT WORKS: Sign up by purchasing the pattern!

When you sign up you will be sent a pdf with a materials list, yarn ideas, and gauge requirements so you are ready to cast on with me on May 12th. On each scheduled clue release date an updated pdf will be sent to you with the next clue. There are videos made for each clue to help you along and zoom meet-ups planned so you can meet your friends!

SCHEDULE of Clues

“Pre” Clue- video here!
Clue #1- May 12th
Clue #2- May 19th
Clue #3- May 26th
Clue #4- June 2nd
Clue #5- June 9th
Clue #6- June 23rd

Berroco is offering a collection of 7 of their Greatest Hits in an E-Book for LYS Day purchase free with a Berroco Yarns purchase!

Yarns used in the E-Book

Berroco Remix - Made from 100% recycled fibres, this machine washable yarn is an exciting all season blend that is comfortable in every way. 30% Nylon, 27% Cotton, 24% Acrylic, 10% Silk, 9% Linen	Berroco Remix Light, a lighter weight version of Berroco Remix is the same wool-free yarn made of 100% recycled fibers that you love to knit and crochet. 30% Nylon, 27% Cotton, 24% Acrylic, 10% Silk, 9% Linen
Berroco Quinoa is a thick and thin cotton that is wrapped with a nylon binder to create a slightly pebbled texture. 91% Cotton, 9% Nylon	Berroco Mantra - Luxury yarn is within your reach! 100% silk DK- weight yarn is soft and light-weight, perfect for garments and accessories to wear next to the skin. 100% Silk

The other yarns used in the E-Book are Berroco Pima 100, Berroco Medina and Berroco Comfort Chunky, all of which I don't carry.

This LYS limited edition set from Katrinkles features yarn and notions stitch markers! This parade of yarn and notions includes drawings of a cake of yarn, a set of circular needles, crochet hook, measuring tape, sewing needle and thread, double pointed needle holder with gauge swatch ruler, and scissors.

Because they are made of a natural material, the appearance of each stitch marker may vary slightly.

Gnot Just Another Gnome by Sarah Schira! Another dose of whimsy and charm! Another doable mystery for your needles! And this one has gnotwork! 40% off with the code GnottyGnomes for the first 3 days only!

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These are just a few ideas and kits that are available! Now is a great time to start a spring or summer sweater or just prepare for another lock down!

NEW IN THE SHOP!

Sandnes Garn Tynn Line has landed in the shop! This lovely combination of cotton, linen and viscose has the drape and structure of linen with the softness and workability of cotton. The fingering weight is perfect for fine garnments, but also works well with looser styled shawls, or plied with other yarns.

• Light Fingering
• 53% Cotton, 33% Viscose, 14% Linen
• 241 yards (220 meters) in 50 grams (1.76 ounces)
• 27 sts = 4 inches
• 3.0 mm (US 2.5) needles
• Machine wash cold, Dry flat

1806-02 Flora Topp by Olaug Beate Bjelland is a free pattern using Sandnes Garn Tynn Line.

Garnstudio Drops Belle has arrived in the shop! Sorry only four colours arrived. Made from a wonderful mix of cotton, viscose and linen, Belle is an all-year yarn that breathes well, has a delicate texture and shine, and it’s perfect to wear directly on the skin!

• DK, light worsted
• 53% Cotton, 33% Viscose, 14% Linen
• 131 yds (120 m) in 50 grams (1.76 ounces)
• 20 to 22 sts = 4 inches
• 4.0 mm (US 6) needles or 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook
• Machine wash on gentle cycle cold. Dry Flat.

Belle is remarkably similar to Sandnes Garn Line although not as dense.

Use it for Anker's Summer Shirt.

Koigu April Collector’s Club yarns have landed in the shop! The Aprill colour fore Koigu Othello is April Showers and the April colour for KPPPM is Snow Tulip.

WIPs and FOs

I finished and blocked my second Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavallee. I knit 8 rows/rounds of each colour throughout and using one skeein of each colour, I had enough yarn to knit 13 colour changes. I only had a few grams left of each!

I cast on the Wilson Top by Allyson Dykhuizen yesterday using Hikoo Concentric Cotton in Nautical.

This heavy fingering/sport weight yarn is made of super-soft 100% Pima Cotton dyed in stunning color gradients and only one skein is needed for a perfect gradient colorway fade. Please note that larger sizes will have less yardage to add length.

Last week I thought I had messed up somewhere on my Blomsterjakke but I hadn’t! I am now working on my second repeat! The pattern is still available for free on Ravelry!

KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY

The current Knit-Alongs are the Any Sweater / Shawl KAL and the Knit Your Project: the everlasting knit-along to encourage and support you to knit is running from January 1 to April 30, 2021.

Remember to post photos to the finished object (FO) thread HERE when you finish a project during the Knit-Along so that you will be included in the next draw! We will also add the option of posting your finished project to Instagram using the #sue2knitskal so that I can find them!

Kay (@kayrobbins) finished this stunning shawl for this special lady’s upcoming wedding! Yarn is Malabrigo Silkpaca.

Brandi (@thegreenbuttonjar) finished this stunning Rosewater by Janina Kallio using her own yarn in the Peony colourway!

Beth finished her second Boy Bunny by Julie Williams (Little Cotton Rabbits). The sweater she designed for fun!

Lise (Mattedcat) finished another pair of socks. Pattern is Trusty Toe Up Socks by Tanis Lavallee.

Linda (lmcnorton) finished her Comfort Fade Cardi by Andrea Mowry! She finished it in less than three weeks!

Jen (zjewell) also finished her Comfort Fade Cardigan by Andrea Mowry! She loves it so much that she has cast on another one!

VIRTUAL SOCIAL KNITTING

Virtual social knitting using the Zoom app! It has been a great way to knit together through social distancing! Join in with us either Tuesday afternoon from 2 - 4 pm or Thursday nights from 7 - 9 pm. We are continuing to hold our Zoom meetings each week until we can meet again in person. Clicking on the link will take you to our Zoom meeting.

Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting
 
Meeting ID: 407820804

Happy Friday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting! Keep calm and keep on knitting and making!