SEATTLE YARN BLOG

Newest Addition to Seattle Yarn

2011-08-10T08:02:00.001-07:00

Ruth is happy to introduce us to West Bowen Williams. After a month of relaxing at home with his mom and dad, West will probably be seen at the yarn shop where he will be assisting Ruth. We are thrilled to finally have this little one in our lives.

Knit Night Celebration--August 29

2010-08-02T13:45:00.000-07:00

We've been going all over town with our Knit Nights and now we're coming home. Sunday, August 29, we are going to celebrate Artistic Framers 20th anniversary. We've been neighbors with them for 13 years and it's time to throw a party together. We're putting up the tents, setting up the tables and BBQ and inviting the whole family to come out and enjoy one of the last days of summer. Bring your projects, too, and enjoy a few good laughs as we help each other get through these interesting times.
We are hosting two benefits during this event.
First we are doing a school supply drive for the foster children at TreeHouseforKids.Org.
Now more than ever these children need a helping hand.
Then we've invited the folks from the National Bone Marrow Organization. They will be available to screen people for the Be The Match Registry. Currently the only hope for survival for Leukemia patients is a bone marrow match. Marrow.Org has more information.
Hopefully the weather will be great and we'll fill the tents with community starting at 5 pm.

Stitch 'N Pitch--Play Ball!

2010-07-10T20:43:00.000-07:00

August 5 is the date and we are getting ready for more striking fun with our needles and crochet hooks. Tickets are now available at Seattle Yarn--$15 each and we'll throw in a free punch on your yarn card for every ticket purchased.
Debbie Bliss will be there to throw out the first ball and Bobble heads will be given out until they run out.
Here's a picture from last year with Lia, Ruth and Sue. What can I say, we gotta lotta balls.

The First Ever July Tent Sale

2010-07-02T20:38:00.000-07:00

This is the big one--come early and enjoy great bargains, great laughs and lots of yarn. We set up the tent every year but this year we are coordinating with the rest of the street fair merchants in West Seattle even if we aren't in the Junction proper.
Our sale starts on Thursday, July 8, from 10-8 and runs from 10-5 Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Everything will be at least 10% off with great big discounts for end of season, discontinued and unloved yarn. This year we are also offering samples at great prices so you can get some early gift shopping started.
Apparently our weather was really good last August so let's pray for good weather for all of West Seattle during this summer festival.

Why is Seattle Yarn Unique?

2010-06-26T20:02:00.001-07:00

Shoes, shoes, shoes. These are the shoes of Rachel, Lia, Virginia, Marguerite, Ruth and Sue. All are unique and all are ready to help you when you come to Seattle Yarn.

Quick Slippers

2010-05-18T23:23:00.000-07:00

I started these little beauties yesterday, finished them this evening. So easy and so cute.

Our Very Own Marguerite Highlighted in the West Seattle Herald!

2010-04-28T11:38:00.000-07:00

If you've been to the shop you've probably met Murphy and Sammy, Marguerite's well-behaved dogs.

Now they've been selected for the "Pet of the Week" column in the West Seattle Herald!

Read the whole article here. And stop by Seattle Yarn to meet the famous duo!

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Knit Night at Endolyne Joe’s on April 19

2010-04-16T11:10:00.000-07:00

Begin the week with Monday night knitting, crafting, or just socializing with Seattle Yarn at wonderfully delicious Endolyne Joe's.

This place has great food and drinks so come enjoy a carefree evening starting at 6:30.

As always, we’ll donate some yarn goodies and give you an opportunity to contribute to a good cause.

Hope to see you there!

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The Bejeweled Snood

2010-03-05T14:46:00.000-08:00

One of the great things that happens at the Sewing Expo is the minutes of down time we have between the waves of people. So we create quick projects that require no brain power--like this great little number.
One skein of Galaxy
Size 17 needles and a yarn needle.
Cast on 25 stitches. Knit each row. When you have about 18 inches of yarn left, thread the yarn needle with the end of the yarn, fold the cast on side of the work with one twist and sew the yarn through the end of the cast on edge, then through the first loop on the knitting needle. Slide this loop off of the needle and sew it to the cast on side. Repeat these steps to create a nice loose scarf that will add a touch of color to your life.

The Sewing Expo

2010-03-05T14:32:00.000-08:00

We've been doing this for ten years. It's a lot of work, but it really shakes out the cobwebs and gets creative juices flowing. This year we invited Snooterdoots and Woolpets to play with us. It was great fun. I also taught a class on The Perfect Button Bracelet. The ladies had a great time here are a few pictures from Puyallup.

C&P Knitters

2010-03-05T14:16:00.000-08:00

We had a great time--about 30 people appeared throughout the evening. A little wine, a little coffee, a few snacks, lots of conversation, a prize filled drawing --- who could ask for more. And of course, knitting--now that's perfection.
We're planning another outing, and we're expanding our ideas of what a great outing will be. I'm thinking that we need to do a dance venue so we can get our juices flowing for better crafting. What do you think?

Friday Night Knitting

2010-02-06T21:54:00.000-08:00

Join us for our second Knit Night at C&P Coffee!

Work on your projects, meet new people and enjoy C&P’s famous coffee and wine.

We’ll supply snacks, hat patterns, and give you a chance to donate to Northwest Hope & Healing.

The first Knit Night was great so this should be even better since practice makes perfect.

Friday, February 19, 6:30-9 pm, at 5630 California SW.

RSVP so we can prepare enough goodies to: Ruth@seattleyarn.com

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Anything bugging you?

2009-12-23T10:50:00.000-08:00

Snooter-doots are invading our house. Woke up this morning to find these bugs trying to make a break for it. They are cute, but I'm not sure if I want them everywhere.

A Tale of Two Stockings

2009-12-11T15:17:00.000-08:00

It was the biggest of stockings, it was the smallest of stockings. It was Seattle Yarn.
All our people have lots of talent--yesterday Ruth and Lia demonstrated that we are not all alike--but we are all gifted. Lia just came back from a vacation in Tucson--she now knows how cold she is. Ruth had a dream about the Knitting Caper and decided that we need little wish stockings. Both created masterpieces.
Come in and enjoy the finished pieces.

The 24-Hour Sweater Vest

2009-10-24T20:19:00.000-07:00

Ruth just finished this darling 24-hour vest. Made out of Tahki's "Montana" and size 15 needles. This would be a great football game project!

Day of the Dead Celebration

2009-10-22T19:16:00.000-07:00

Please join us on Saturday, October 31st, as we once again celebrate the Day of the Dead.

This picture is from last year’s celebration, which was a wonderfully uplifting event as we celebrated and remembered our loved ones who have passed. Bring pictures and your stories to share. We’ll have refreshments and you are welcome to work on your projects throughout the day. The morning project class will be held as usual from 9:00 to 11:00, and we’ll start our party after they finish, or early if they join the celebration.

Also, our new schedule is up for November and December with news about Hats for the Homeless, crocheted baskets, Warm Up America and more--pick one up when you visit, or download it from our website here:

http://seattleyarn.com/classes/seattleyarn_novdec_2009.pdf

Hope to see you soon!
The Yarn Lady

Under the Big Top

2009-07-02T12:52:00.000-07:00

Mark your calendars!

The once-a-year-only, sales-so-big-we-have-to-take-them-outside event will be here in just a few weeks!

Join us for Seattle Yarn's

ANNUAL TENT SALE
July 16, 17, 18, 19
Thursday-Sunday
starting at 10 am each day

Get Your Peanuts Ready!

2009-06-12T12:26:00.000-07:00

The Stitch 'N Pitch is coming to Seattle August 27. We've got tickets to sell and are ready for a wonderful evening.
To add to the excitement, this year we are sponsoring a food contest. Here are the rules: Make some baseball food using fiber and submit your entry for a contest to be judged by your fellow baseball fans the night of Stitch 'n Pitch. We need your entries a week ahead of the game so that we can set up the voting boxes and display cases, etc. All entries must be the original design of the maker. First prize will be a $100 gift certificate from Seattle Yarn, Second prize is a $70 gift certificate and Third will be a $30 gift certificate.
Start your knitting needles, crochet hooks or felting needles and may the tastiest looking food win.

Washcloth Joy--Who Knew?

2009-06-11T21:45:00.000-07:00

I'm not usually given to obsession, but this year I redid the wash cloth pattern for the Lystour about ten times. As I kept redoing it I kept asking myself, why? Now I think that it was the foreshadowing of a great adventure. My husband and I are going to spend a week at a spa in Poland next week. This happened rather suddenly because we wanted to see my Uncle Joe who lives in Karlsruhe, Germany. But he was going to the spa for two weeks, so we graciously decided to join him and his lovely wife. It is so delicious to think that we will have to have massages and hydrotherapy and curative baths for a whole week. Plus the food is supposed to be fabulous and there are great walking trails all around. The name of the town is Kudowa Zdroj right next to the Czech border town of Nachod.
The spa is part of their health care--imagine such health care in America. I'll sacrifice myself and my dear husband and let you know if this is the magic formula for the rest of America.

Meanwhile on the home front, Ruth looks like she needs a bit of care, but she's just excited about manning the store for three weeks with a lot of overtime. Lia and Sue will help, but Marguerite will be in Italy and France for about two weeks.
To keep their spirits up, we promise to send lots of updates on our progress through vacation land.

Power to the People

2009-06-11T13:30:00.000-07:00

Hello there folks. I first heard about this from the mother of my granddaughters' class mate. She heard about it and passed it on. Then a yarn magazine came out with the information and Tuesday the Lystour discussed it. It has now entered my brain.
This is a great way to keep our local stores alive. Basically you pick three stores you want to have in your neighborhood and spend $50 between them each month. The economic effect is exponential. And you are in total control. Why not try it.
For more information visit: the350project.net

Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival

2009-05-04T07:35:00.000-07:00

Mike and Bernice Koelzer in the only dry barn in the festival

Yamo kissing Bernice while I hold Pepper as Lulu eats my shirt through the fence

Yamo the llama and Pepper the cashmere goat down on the farm.

Yamo looks interested, but he loves all the ladies

What does a yarn lady do when she travels? She looks for yarn, of course.

My sister lives on a cashmere goat farm in Virginia. It's very different from my life in Seattle. I come and learn about biocontainment and current offerings on television and what to do with an amorous llama.

She also took me to the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival. It's billed as the biggest in the nation. I can also tell you that it was the wettest this year. The rain fell, the red water flowed down the paths between the tents and it was too wet to take pictures outside. There were signs all over the parking lot warning that children and dogs would be removed from cars which I would have photographed. I got soaked looking for the Mongolian yurt with the Felting Turk in it. The demonstration was great, but he said the felting was going slowly because it was so cold. There was also a small tent full of wet singing Jewish boys stuffed into it but I was too wet and the camera would have drowned. You really should have been there.

Crafts Build Community

2009-04-25T16:35:00.000-07:00

The response for the free classes has been great. Unfortunately we put the notice out too late for some of you to participate so we’re doing it again.
Plus we’ve added a craft night which will be lead by Marguerite. Knowing that Marguerite raises bees, a friend made this just for her. She's given Marguerite all the instructions and there will be extra pendants you can purchase on craft night. I think this would be a great place to put a little needlework, or beading, etc. So bring your beads, scrapbook things, even knitting or crochet and enjoy a nice evening of diversion while you share your knowledge with your friends. Thursday, May 21 from 6-8.
Check out the newsletter for all the dates.

Buiding Community with Scrabble and Classes

2009-04-10T11:41:00.000-07:00

The economy is sitting on my mind. Every day we have more people coming in who tell us they are unemployed. So far they are a positive group, but I worry since this time of uncertainty cannot be easy on anyone.
So what's to be done? We're committed to building community so we've added three stash busting classes with a no fee structure. Our teachers are in store anyway, so we want you to come and enjoy our knowledge, make some new friends and cheer each other up when you complete your great projects.

Our first offering is Ruth's wonderful stash busting sweater. Bring about three bags full of yarn and your size 10 or 11 needles and she'll lead you in making this beauty that will fit you and keep you amused too.
Next comes the famous button bracelet. I've been working on perfecting such a bracelet for ten years and it has finally arrived. It's a simple knitted or crocheted cuff to which you attach buttons in my unique way. Bring your buttons, a needle, some soft yarn and come have a few hours of fun. This is also wonderful for kids because they are infamous button collectors.

Our final offering is the crocheted basket. Make it as big or as small as you want or need. It's great for a hostess gift filled with fruit. Bring a bag of yarn and a size J hook. This is a very basic crochet pattern so very few skills are needed.
If you are crochet adverse, we can also do this in knitting, but I do prefer the crochet version. The knitted version is better for purses and shopping bags. Your bag of yarn and circular or straight needles in size 15 are needed.
The final offering is our Sunday Scrabble. Come about noon and let's play. If we have more than one board full we can play teams or do the competitive thing and play for the ultimate victory. Bring your handwork or some great yarn (as in story) to share.
Hopefully our coming together will cheer us and help us through this tough season.

Andy Enters Our Life

2009-02-23T11:51:00.000-08:00

At the beginning of the month we adopted a lovely nine year old Bichon/Poodle lady. Andrea Josephine (Andy) is delicate but very opinionated. She prefers interesting food, keeping warm next to us and walking when she feels like it. She does not like to be alone and trembles when she has to go too far from home. She also can pull you home at great speed when she's ready for a return trip.
In the photo she is wearing a warm sweater with buttons next to newspapers she and her daddy LeRoy just finished reading on their favorite couch.

Open Letter to $6.8 Million Winner

2009-02-02T20:07:00.000-08:00

Dear Winner:
With great wealth come great problems.
I just heard that someone in West Seattle bought the winning lottery ticket for $6.8 million. In your time of great emotion and transition, please be assured that Seattle Yarn is here for you. If you knit or crochet or needlepoint, think of us as your store. If you don't, we think this would be a great time to learn. Needlearts are the perfect way to bring down your blood pressure, make something lovely and help you adjust to this new found fortune.
Needlearts are not just for those looking for low cost presents, we can out fit your feet with $72 socks, make a $300 baby sweater or help you create a $2,000 afghan. Come in and let us help you.
Please feel free to think of us as your store.
Yours in yarn,
The Yarn Lady

P.S. This is a picture of Marguerite--our Wednesday and Saturday teacher--who can help you make a bag for your booty.

A Bit of Fun Viewing for the Weekend

2009-01-30T00:26:00.000-08:00

We are a crochet-friendly shop, and we're a knit-friendly shop, too.

These are two great videos that gave me a good laugh. Enjoy!

(Click on the pictures to watch.)

Snowbound in Seattle

2008-12-21T11:21:00.000-08:00

This is my dear husband shoveling the snow in a Yarn Lady approved hat. He is wearing it backwards, but it does help to keep his face warm. We started this snow season with a hat I thought was too small--didn't cover his ears. Then I made him one that was too big and now this one is just right.
We are loving this since the windstorm didn't hit Seattle.
The store is open and I'm stuck at home--it's so good to have really wonderful employees.

So You Got Too Much Yarn

2008-12-11T22:30:00.000-08:00

Ruth has done it again. She can think with her needles and create really amazing sweaters. But, it is really hard to get a written pattern out of her. When she was in third grade, her teacher said that all Ruth needed was a good secretary to succeed. Give her a call if you can help.

The Celebration

2008-11-10T10:20:00.001-08:00

Catarina made friends.

Ruth and Marguerite helped customers throughout the day.

People brought pictures of loved ones and shared their stories.

Sugar skulls were decorated.

We'll do it again next year.

Our Lovely Catarina

2008-10-31T20:31:00.000-07:00

We think she's great. Lia put the flowers on her head, I found the t-shirt and made the shawl in primary colors and our Catarina does a great job of greeting all our customers. (One even talked to her for a few minutes, until she realized that this girl is a real dummy.)
On Thursday Lia and Ruth made the sugar skulls, on Friday they decorated them and I worried.
Whenever we do something new, I worry. Who will show up--how will we interact--will we have a good time and will we want to do it again. From the response of our customers today, it seems like a good idea. It's been a tough year for a lot of us and now that the economy has joined the grieving, we might have a very strong turnout. Come join us if you can. I'll post more pictures from our party tomorrow.

The New Garlic?

2008-10-31T18:27:00.001-07:00

A very nice lady came in on Thursday. She was happy to shop for yarn while her husband hit the hardware store. While she was checking out her purchases, her husband stuck his head in just to let her know he was there. Come on in she said--he just pointed to the Obama sign in the window and shook his head. "Sorry," she said. "He's one of five Republicans who live on Vashon Island. I'm not a Republican, but he's a great guy."
I assured her that I like Republicans, too, who are fiscally responsible.
We laughed and she went on her way.
I was sorry that I had made someone feel uncomfortable--the best retail shops make everyone feel happy. Later that night I realized that the Obama sign had done something for me. It had kept the Republican away--maybe this is the new garlic for people who are hungry for change.

The Day of the Dead Celebration

2008-10-20T22:10:00.000-07:00

Ten years in the shop have shown that yarn brings us together during all of life’s transitions. Together we rejoiced when you created your grandchild’s first sweater, we held hands and cried when your project helped you through an illness, we helped each other find projects to keep us sane in this crazy world. Now we want to acknowledge that death is also a part of life. Join us to listen, to laugh, to eat and to cry. Bring pictures, stories, and food to share. Help us spend the day celebrating life.

Saturday, November 1, all day from 10 am to 5 pm. Come for a few minutes or for the day.

We have never done anything like this before so mistakes will be made including this one. Sue went to Georgetown and brought this beautiful candle to the shop for the celebration. Lia pointed out that this was not a normal Day of the Dead candle, but we felt it fit into the theme of the day.

We also have another more normal candle--to celebrate our handiness.

The Yarn Has Come Home

2008-10-20T20:31:00.000-07:00

These are a few of our skeins of Lambs Pride Bulky--but we also have mountains of other yarn. The novelties seem to be gone from most shops but I do have some since I like the stuff--I have always loved the stuff man can create. But most of the buying was in the wonderful yarns which give you great stitch definition and great hand. Silks, cottons, alpacas, corn, soy, cashmere, merinos, bamboo, blends of the above, more washable wools and lots of organics.

We've expanded our crafts to include rolls of wool felt, roving, finished bags you can embellish, new embroidery transfers and lots of kits in crewel, needlepoint and counted cross stitch.

If you can't find it elsewhere, don't hesitate to ask me to order something I haven't thought about since that's my only marketing plan--you tell me what to get and I buy it.

Baby Surprise Jacket--including a class

2008-10-20T20:06:00.000-07:00

This is the Baby Surprise Jacket--I'll be teaching this class on Thursday nights from 6-8 pm. The design was created by Elizabeth Zimmerman--back in the 60's. The first time I took this class we had about 20 people in the class. Lynn was our teacher--she's a nurse and just loved this pattern. I was a teacher's helper and I was flitting around so I didn't learn much, but I continued to be a lover of this project because it has such a beautiful finished product. You follow a few esoteric instructions and you end up with some amoebic form which becomes a jacket if you sew two seams together. The buttonholes are also made while you create this wonder so you don't have to worry about boy sweater or girl sweater until you sew on the butttons.

So, this year, while my mother was dying and my daughter was planning her wedding, I decided to return to this project. But, my objects of affection had grown into three year olds, so I didn't need no silly baby jacket. Since I am lazy, I decided to see how a simple substitution of yarn would fit my three year olds. At three stitches per inch, I figured my baby surprise would fit my little twins. After the death and wedding I finished my first sweater with an added surprise--one side had 4 button holes and the other had 6! So I frogged to the point of error (probably the rehearsal dinner) and reknit the baby. Then I made two more just to show I could including the one in this picture which I had to recalculate since the yarn was way too big (2 st per inch). I did all three within ten days so now I'm ready to teach. I did start another one but I have to keep it at the shop and knit when Ruthie isn't around because all she can say is "Not another one of those."

I can hardly wait until she gives me a baby surprise. Sweet revenge.

A Great Class--Little Beaded Bags

2008-10-20T18:15:00.000-07:00

This is an inspirational class with a great teacher. Jan Arkava is a weaver and a lover of beaded bags. She has a collection of beautiful bags she will show you as you learn how to make these lovelies.

I took Jan's class years ago--my bag is the top one in the photo--and it was a wonderful experience. You do have to know how to knit and purl, and how to count. Eyesight may help, but the counting is critical. My son Joe, called this bag "Sexy". That was before he had twin girls and an attorney as his spouse. Maybe he wouldn't call it "Sexy" now, but it does have a great hand and, of course, it is a pleasure to make it.

We put up Jan's class schedule right when America was financing Wall Street so we didn't get too many takers. (It's hard for knitters to worry about saving our economic system when we are trying to get perfect gauge.) So now Jan is back and she is flexible. Once we get three of you to sign up, she will patiently teach. Thursdays from 6-9 pm at $80 (which includes all materials including the needles) this is a bargain.

Waiting for the Monorail

2008-09-24T08:57:00.000-07:00

Last fall the grandkids went on the Monorail with me. The boys are hard to sweater, but the girls popped into their ponchos without hesitation. The goal this year is to get something the boys will wear. Any suggestions?

New Newsletter

2008-09-22T22:21:00.000-07:00

The new newsletter is up and available for download. Just click here to see what we've got planned for the rest of fall.

And be sure and mark your calendars for our Day of the Dead celebration on Saturday, November 1. More details in the newsletter!

The Wedding Shawl

2008-09-19T10:12:00.000-07:00

What does a yarn lady give her daughter for her wedding? A shawl for sure.

This is not the bride--this is the proud father who happened to be home when the shawl was finally finished--about three days before the wedding. The poor shawl barely goes over his shoulders. LeRoy worries that Ruthie probably doesn't need a muffler for her wedding, but I assure him that it will be alright--just trust me.

First thing I did was wash the shawl, then I draped it wet over my blocking board.

Then I pinned it using rustproof brass pins. The blocking board has been in service for about twelve years and is made of standard size ceiling tile with contact paper--as you can see, I could only find one roll of the blue and white check paper so I added another country print to finish the board--very effective, but not too pretty.

After drying overnight, LeRoy once again models. He can now drape the shawl around his shoulders and over his hands with lots of ease--and you can see the pattern, too.

And finally, this is the happy bride with her shawl, her pearls and her husband.

Istanbul Knitter

2008-08-17T07:46:00.000-07:00

A photo sent to me by my daughter, who's visiting Turkey right now. This knitter is plying her wares in one of Istanbul's back streets. Note the feral cat in the corner--the city is full of cats who belong to no one yet are taken care of by everyone.

We Stitched and They Pitched

2008-08-09T18:38:00.000-07:00

On Thursday we celebrated the Fourth year of Stitch N Pitch in Seattle. There are Stitch N Pitches all over the country now, but we in the Northwest had the first one and the rest of the country is trying to live up to our original model. This year's event had 27 stores and knitting organizations participating in this great meet and greet. This has become an almost family event with most of us knowing something about most and some of us knowing too much about a few. The evening was beautiful, we had a great time and the Mariners won! Beer, hot dogs and chocolate dipped strawberries made for a memorable event.

Seattle Yarn took Art Felt to the ball game. We've been enjoying this new art form this past year. It was a great hit at our annual trek to the Sewing Expo in Puyallup in March. So we invited the experts to help us present this art to the greater Seattle area.

Karin Skacel, owner of Skacel, and Joanne Ellis, sales rep for Skacel, joined us at the table. Skacel worked to create Artfelt and worked with vendors in Europe to create the supplies for this new felting method and finally imported this great product to America. Joanne has been selling and working with this art since day one. She teaches a great class and has made some incredible pieces.

If you didn't get a chance to see all the great samples at the Stitch N Pitch, be sure to come by Seattle Yarn to see the in house samples and pick up a starter kit, or sign up for a class with Lia, our in-store expert.

We Made Best of Seattle 2008!

2008-08-07T10:26:00.000-07:00

Seattle Yarn scored a Best of Seattle 2008 profile in the Seattle Weekly's annual roundup of the very best Seattle has to offer.

You can find it on newsstands today, or click here to read the profile.

Thank you for your support!

It's Baaaaaaaaa-aaaack!

2008-07-26T06:36:00.000-07:00

Our gigantic annual tent sale starts Thursday, July 31 and runs through Sunday, August 3.

Four days of incredible bargains to keep you knitting throughout the year.

Our new yarns arrive in September so we must make room.

Regular hours during the sale.

See you there!

2008-06-10T06:49:00.000-07:00

Seattle Yarn Presents Freeform Knit & Crochet Artist Prudence Mapstone

Book Signing & Demonstration of Prudence’s Legendary Freeform Fiber Techniques

Saturday, July 5, 2008
2:00 – 4:00 PM

Prudence Mapstone, fiber artist and international authority on Freeform Knitting and Crochet, is the author of "Freeform", "Never Too Many Handbags" and other publications. She is widely known as an artist, teacher and lecturer. Exploring form, color and texture, she combines age-old ‘domestic’ skills with new, fresh techniques, to create one-of-a-kind works of fiber art.Prudence’s work has been shown at fiber art exhibitions throughout the world. For her current art initiative, the Pink Project, she is gathering pink-themed freeform pieces from knitters and crocheters worldwide, to be assembled into a group of auction items for the benefit of Breast Cancer Research.

Read more about Prudence at: www.knotjustknitting.com

Seats are limited. Tickets are free but must be obtained in advance from Seattle Yarn by calling (206) 935-2010.

Already a fan? Bring a pink scrumble for Prudence’s Pink Project to benefit Breast Cancer Research

at Seattle Yarn, 5633 California Avenue SW

Willow Run--Away

2008-06-02T22:16:00.000-07:00

The LYStour started with beautiful weather and a bit of a downer. Someone stole our willow tree.

When I toured the Chinese Garden in West Seattle, I learned that these trees were called friendship trees. After a visit, you gave your friend a snip of your tree, they planted it in their yard and as it grew they remembered you. So sorry they have to take the whole tree--no friendship vibes for those characters as far as I'm concerned.

The rest of the day and tour turned out to be beautiful with wonderful people coming through our store. We had 96 drawing entries the first day and 312 during the whole tour. We hope you had a good time on the tour and look forward to doing it again next year.

Best Wishes to Marguerite!

2008-05-28T20:54:00.000-07:00

Looking forward to having Marguerite back with us on Saturday. She's a truly courageous woman and we love her and wish her the best.

~The Yarn Lady & Everyone at Seattle Yarn

2008-04-22T00:37:00.000-07:00

Getting ready for the 2008 Local Yarn Shop Tour, May 15, 16, 17 & 18.

More info here:

http://www.lystour.com

Changes

2008-04-20T11:52:00.000-07:00

Things have been a little slow for the Yarn Lady. My mom is in the final stages of her life and it is very hard to concentrate on the day to day when one is focused on the hereafter--while the day to day of managing her care takes up more time than ever. Yesterday she went to stay with my sister for a week. A week of concentrating on something other than pills and nurses and direct worries about her condition may be a refreshing time for me and my husband. Or I may just puddle into sleep for a few days and accomplish nothing during the break. Either way, I'm ready for this change of pace. A lot of you are going through the same situation--dealing with death, illness and change. The good news is that yarn helps during this process. Do come by and share your yarn and we'll share some of ours with you, too.