I only started knitting a few years ago. My first experience with a “real” yarn shop was amazing. The shop was gorgeous inside and out. It was a few short blocks from my home in downtown Rochester, Michigan. I have since moved to Texas to be closer to family and away from the cold winters. But I still like to visit their web site and recieve their newsletters. If I am ever not able to find a fiber that I need, I make sure to give Skeins on Main a call and see if they have what I need.
http://www.skeinsonmain.com/
Yarn Barn in San Antonio TX is the only yarn shop that I have had the chance to visit since my move from Michigan to Texas, last July. Here is an article featuring the Yarn Barn. It was written in March of 2000 but is an enjoyable article. http://www.caron-net.com/mar00files/mar00sto.html
Knitty: Tendrils
This is my favorite design from the Spring Issue of Knitty.com. If you have a chance go to the designer’s site as well to check out her fabulous beaded designs.
Tendrils brings to mind the first tender shoots that appear in Spring. The lace makes it look light and open, but in actuality the stole is quite substantial because of the beaded cables that run up and down its length. This combination gives the piece a sensual quality.
Knitty: Spring 2006
Spring is back! Wahoo!
Knitty.com has released their Spring 2006 issue. They’ve got a lot of nice cool patterns fit for wearing as the temperatures climb.
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