Knitting Ideas For Christmas

Looking for Christmas gift ideas?  We just received a new shipment of Classic Elite Fresco and several of the patterns in Made In Brooklyn are using this yarn.  Fresco is a blend of wool, baby alpaca and angora.   Care for Fresco by hand washing in cold water and lay flat to dry.

How about a new beret for that special someone?  Here is Beaumont knitted with Fresco colors Parchment and Rumba Red.  Just in time for the holidays.

Or, a pair of warm mittens knitted with Classic Elite Princess.  The name of these beauties is Grove and they are knitted with two balls of Tawny Chestnut.  Princess is made up of merino wool, viscose, cashmere, nylon and angora.  Hand was in cold water and dry flat. 

We have thirteen different colors of Fresco and ten of Princess.  Be sure to check them out on our web site or when you're shopping downtown Ellensburg at Dancing Ewe Yarns.

IRENE HAS BEEN BUSY!

Irene C. has been busy knitting this lovely sample for the shop.  It is called Ishbel by Ysolda Teague.  The pattern is available for purchase on Ravelry.  Irene used Rowan Kidsilk Haze color Ember.  It goes perfectly with her beautiful red hair!   Stop in at Dancing Ewe Yarns and see this lovely shawl.

LONG AWAITED~IT'S HERE!

We have all been anxiously awaiting Susan B. Anderson's new book "ITTY BITTY TOYS" and it finally arrived yesterday! Three copies are already gone!

Here is the first project I'm starting on. And, just in time for my Christmas knitting. How creative are these little guys. Santa, his big bag of toys, and the Christmas mouse. I'll be using Rowan Handknit Cotton for these cuties.

The little bird, egg and nest featured in the previous blog post is from this book. Alana used O-Wool Balance to knit up this cute little set for her daughter.

If you are not familiar with Susan B. Anderson's books, here are two more that are available at Dancing Ewe Yarns. Every one has the cutest patterns for children.

What could make a nicer gift for the little ones in your life than a new hat for winter. Lots of cute and quick ideas to keep your little ones head toasty.

New yarn continues to arrive at Dancing Ewe Yarns for all your knitting and crocheting needs. Stop in or check out our web site. We're trying to get that yarn up as soon as we can!

Itty Bitty Birdy

From Susan B. Anderson's new book, "Itty Bitty Toys", Alana Dakos knitted this cute little birdy for her daughter. Be sure to listen to Alana's Podcast 26 on her Never Not Knitting blog.

She used Vermont Organic Fiber Company O-Wool Balance in colors agate, opal and natural, available at Dancing Ewe Yarns. O-Wool Balance is a wonderful blend of organic merino wool and cotton.

And, remember this little sweater Cathy made for her grandson? This is also knitted with O-Wool Balance in the color Malachite using Cabin Fever's pattern "Buttons Cardigan". Knit from the top down, it is an excellent pattern for children and is so cute in this yarn!

All of the Itty Bitty series of books by Susan are available at Dancing Ewe Yarns as well. And, we have many of Alana's patterns to choose from. Stop in and take a peek to get started on those Christmas presents for the little ones!

Hats Galore

Susan B. Anderson of "Itty Bitty Hats" has created another set of hats just in time for fall. Using Spud & Chloe Sweater for the green hat and Blue Sky Dyed Cotton for the orange hat, your kids will be all decked out for picking apples or for that Halloween costume that needs a little more warmth now that the weather is turning colder. Click here for the free pattern download.Alana of "Never Not Knitting" has created the "Molly" using a DK weight yarn. This pattern is sized for child to adult and is available at Dancing Ewe Yarns.

The lace brim is so feminine looking. Just right for our cold nights and yet so fashionable.

New yarns continue to arrive at Dancing Ewe Yarns so stop in and start planning those Christmas presents! Manos del Uruguay is restocked with several new colors and we are getting new lines of yarn we've never carried before. Plymouth Happy Feet for those sock knitters, Mini Mochi and Mochi Plus, Classic Elite and we've restocked Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride. We're now carrying Brown Sheep Lanaloft with some of the most intense colors! Some great ones for Christmas stockings.
My new favorite is Berroco Ultra Alpaca with 50% Alpaca and 50% wool. I can't wait to try this soft yarn. The colors are just marvelous. With 215 yards a skein, this worsted weight is becoming a real favorite.

Miss Monkey & More

Here is another creation by customer, Anna S. How adorable even down to the crocheted lace on the edge of her overalls! She's all ready for winter with her new scarf and hat. The pattern is available here on Ravelry. Anna used Cascade 220 for most of the monkey, using Quatro for the body. Quatro gives the monkeys a heathered look that is really effective.From the new One More Skein book by Leigh Radford, comes this Circle & Stripe Cravat. Made by Kathy S. with Malabrigo worsted, it is very soft around the neck for those cold winter mornings we all know are coming. The color is called Rhodesian. What a sunny color choice!
And, fingerless mitts to match! These are called "Malabrigo Hand Thingies". No kidding, that's their name! And, of course, they're made from Malabrigo worsted. The pattern is free and available on Ravelry here.

Next Saturday is the TRUNK SHOW! More details in the next post. Save the date.

Mochi Plus

Barb K. knitted this lovely vest for Dancing Ewe Yarns. It is knit with Crystal Palace Mochi Plus which will be in the shop soon. Mochi Plus is 80% Superwash Merino and 20% Nylon. At 95 yards per ball, Barb used seven skeins on a #9 needle.

This pattern is free here.

What beautiful striping!

Mochi Plus is a "kissing cousin" of Mini Mochi which is a superwash sock yarn. It arrived in the store a few weeks ago and is flying out the door!