knittedyarns on Aug 2nd, 2008Philadelphia Yarn Adventure-Rosie's Yarn Cellar & Loop Yarns
My friend Amanda and I use our speaking engagements as an excuse for knitting and scouting out new shops. Our talks at the TS2 in Philadelphia was no exception! You must understand that the journey itself is an excuse to get knitting done in planes, trains, and automobiles. Before leaving, it helps to plan [...]
knittedyarns on Jul 23rd, 2008Webs Detour – We stop for yarn!
My husband knows that I have a difficult time being anywhere in the vicinity of Webs (even if it takes us an hour or so out of our way to get there) without paying homage to the mega yarn emporium in Northampton, MA. Being a dear, he knows this and is willing to make the [...]
knittedyarns on Jul 22nd, 2008Maine Bound Knitters
For our annual summer pilgrimage to visit friends in York, Maine, we rented a car in Stamford (much cheaper for those of you New York City residents). My husband drove while I knitted and navigated. Since my friend Amanda and I were aiming to go shop at Tess Yarns in Portland, we were under time [...]
knittedyarns on Jul 7th, 2008How Much is That Doggie in the Window?
On the way home from our honeymoon, we stopped in Chicago to visit friends and relatives who couldn’t make our wedding. As part of our stay with friends in Oak Park, we stopped by Chix With Stix, a delightful store in Forest Park. My husband and my friend’s son made themselves at home on the [...]
knittedyarns on Jan 9th, 2008Sarah's Yarns-Another NYC Yarn Haven
Lace Style’s Lily of the Valley by Nancy Bush calls for Jaggerspun merino. When I showed this pattern to one of my knitting buddies, she recommended using Jaggerspun’s zephyr instead. It is a wonderful merino and silk combination which has a nice sheen to it. Further she informed me that it could be purchased through [...]
knittedyarns on Jan 5th, 2008Knitty City's Second Birthday – NYC Yarn Store
For their second anniversary, Knitty City had a store-wide sale and a large cake! For its loyal knitting fans, everything was 10% off! For those of you who aren’t familiar with Knitty City, it’s a great addition to the New York City yarn stores. It’s a small treasure nestled on 79th Street between Amsterdam and [...]
knittedyarns on Dec 29th, 20072007 – The Year in Yarn
Looking back, 2007 was a year where my knitting made significant progress. When I consider the projects that I completed this year, I wonder where I found the time to make them all! By category, here are my 2007 finished objects: SWEATERS Black and Red with Fair Isle Crewneck Sweater – Made from Karabella cashmere [...]
knittedyarns on Dec 9th, 2007NJ Yarn Bound-Silk City Fibers Adventure
Located in Paterson, NJ, Silk City Fibers manufactures a wide variety of different types of yarns that they sell directly to manufacturers and via wholesale. Off the beaten trail surrounded by houses, Silk City Fibers has a sale where its doors to the public once a month on the second Saturday of the month. Unlike your LYS, you [...]
knittedyarns on Nov 19th, 2007Thanksgiving for Knitters
For knitters, there’s always something to give thanks for, whether it’s frogging a mistake so that you have more knitting to do or moments that would otherwise be spent waiting for subways, MDs and other events that can be filled with knitting. NYC based knitters can give thanks for The Point‘s Post-Thanksgiving Sale where you [...]
knittedyarns on Oct 21st, 2007Rhinebeck Sheep & Wool Alternative – aka "Yarn Buying Adventure"
One of our friends celebrated her 50th birthday at the National Arts Club with dinner and dancing the same evening as the Rhinebeck Sheep & Wool Festival, Therefore, I decided to forgo what would have been my fourth annual trek to the Rhinebeck fairgrounds. While I felt disappointed at not going, I couldn’t really feel deprived since I [...]
