http://www.stitchcraft.us/blog/index.cfm Handmade is Beautiful en-us Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:49:34-0700 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:51:48-0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss nicholette@hoyerfamily.com nicholette@hoyerfamily.com http://www.stitchcraft.us/blog/index.cfm/2009/1/15/A-Yarn-on-Sale-Earflap-Hats-and-a-new-Felted-Slipper-Pattern <p>So, we're so sad to hear, but The Fibre Company's Savannah DK is discontinued. This is one of my favorite yarns in the shop. We had a little Rowan sweater done up in it in red. It's now 30% off. Whip out your patterns and see if anything fits the gauge because this is a beautiful yarn for all seasons. We have 18 colors.</p> <p>50% Merino<br>20% Organic Cotton<br>15% Linen<br>15% Soya Fiber<br><br>US 5 or 6 needles<br>24 - 26 sts/inch</p> <p>Made in USA!!!</p> <p><a href="http://www.stitchcraft.us/blog/enclosures/post011509-1_2.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="184" alt="post011509-1" src="http://www.stitchcraft.us/blog/enclosures/post011509-1_thumb.jpg" width="244" border="0"></a> </p> <p>Many of you have asked about the ever-popular earflap hats. We have a variety of patterns, and here are some for your perusal.</p> <p><a href="http://www.stitchcraft.us/blog/enclosures/post011509-3_2.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="post011509-3" src="http://www.stitchcraft.us/blog/enclosures/post011509-3_thumb.jpg" width="184" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.stitchcraft.us/blog/enclosures/post011509-4_2.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="post011509-4" src="http://www.stitchcraft.us/blog/enclosures/post011509-4_thumb.jpg" width="184" border="0"></a> </p> <p>Above left is Lisa Ellis' Sampler Earflap Hat and right is Lisa Ellis' Twined Earflap Hat.</p> <p><a href="http://www.stitchcraft.us/blog/enclosures/post011509-5_2.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="post011509-5" src="http://www.stitchcraft.us/blog/enclosures/post011509-5_thumb.jpg" width="184" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.stitchcraft.us/blog/enclosures/post011509-6_2.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="post011509-6" src="http://www.stitchcraft.us/blog/enclosures/post011509-6_thumb.jpg" width="184" border="0"></a> </p> <p>Above left is Sheep&nbsp; Shop Yarn Co.'s Ear Flap Hat and right is Blue Sky's Fair Isle Ear Flap Hat and Mittens Set.</p> <p><a href="http://www.stitchcraft.us/blog/enclosures/post011509-7_2.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="post011509-7" src="http://www.stitchcraft.us/blog/enclosures/post011509-7_thumb.jpg" width="184" border="0"></a> </p> <p>And one for children - Knitting Pure and Simple's Hat and Mitten set (ear flaps are optional).</p> <p>And lastly...</p> <p>A new pattern from Fiber Trends; Natural Comfort Felt Slippers.</p> <p>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stitchcraft.us/blog/enclosures/post011509-2_2.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="post011509-2" src="http://www.stitchcraft.us/blog/enclosures/post011509-2_thumb.jpg" width="184" border="0"></a></p> knitting felting yarn new products Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:51:48-0700 http://www.stitchcraft.us/blog/index.cfm/2009/1/15/A-Yarn-on-Sale-Earflap-Hats-and-a-new-Felted-Slipper-Pattern