tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10237426431012135852024-02-18T21:23:21.545-05:00Yarns By Design Blogyarn for making beautiful designsYarns By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17967738366387626407noreply@blogger.comBlogger332125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1023742643101213585.post-20884790066032047142019-04-08T10:00:00.001-04:002019-04-08T10:00:05.600-04:00Colorwork<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2;">What exactly is color work? Multi-colored knitting that’s done by carrying two or more colors at a time across a row.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2;"> </span>I love colorwork, it is one of my favorite things to knit. I feel it goes faster than other projects, maybe because you are watching a picture and pattern come to life! I love coming up with color combos and putting them into order. It truly is a work of art! It is also much easier than it looks, too! The first time I ever practiced colorwork, I did it in the car on a small road trip. The FO was a just a small <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fair-isle-snowflake-mug-cosy" target="_blank">fair isle mug cozy</a>, it only took me a few hours or so to do. It was a free beginners pattern, and you can really see your tension on. After that, I was hooked and moved on to other projects, hats, cowls, etc. </span><br />
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<br />Yarns By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17967738366387626407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1023742643101213585.post-50946952832343738182019-03-18T10:00:00.000-04:002019-03-18T10:04:02.030-04:00Meet my new favorite yarn, Brooklyn Tweed Quarry! <div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It has been quite a while since we have written a blog post! Life has gotten in our way a bit, and we have been pretty busy in general at the boutique (not complaining)! In the last few months, we have taken on some amazing new yarns, brands and lines. There was one that I was particularly excited for... one that stood out, that I knew would be my favorite yarn to work with and wear! That yarn did not disappoint, and it is <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/quarry.html" target="_blank">Brooklyn Tweed Quarry</a>! I am huge into instant gratification knits, but I also love to knit sweaters. This yarn is perfect for both! My first project with this amazing yarn, was the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/carbeth" target="_blank">Carbeth Sweater</a> by Kate Davies. For the size small, it took 4 skeins, which isn't a lot for a sweater. This bulky weight yarn has 200 yards per skein, that is way more than your average skein of bulky weight, and the price point is the same! I knit the sweater in just 2 weeks flat. I opted for a longer body than the pattern called for, and decided to go with a crew neck instead of a turtleneck. I still have plenty of yarn left over, so if a turtleneck is calling my name in the future, I can tear back and add on. There is a lot of other great projects out there for this yarn, and I cannot wait to cast on another project with it! Meet, Quarry...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I usually try and go to Rhinebeck every other year, but the last few years my kids seemed young and life got hectic, so the date came and went. This year however, I said was my year to go back, and boy did I ever! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I left Pittsburgh with my newly finished Throwback Sweater in my bag completely giddy to meetup with the designer Andrea Mowry. What was she like in person you ask? She is just as sweet and sincere as you would expect her to be. My married-woman-mom-of-three-girl-crush on her just became even more embarrassing. I somehow managed to sputter, “May I get a photo with you” and was unable to make a coherent sentence back when she commented on how soft my sweater fabric was! She is delightfully warm, and seems genuinely happy to be part of such an amazing community...ignore my ridiculous expression, I was so excited. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The rest of saturday was perfect. The weather was crisp and I spent the day cozy in my sweater walking from barn to barn finding so many lovely treasures, independent dyers, lots of smile and lots and lots of wool. By 3pm I had my fill of the crowds, and far too much fiber in my bag, so we retreated home just as the raindrops began to fall. The haul (and crowds!!) from day one: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The pink and yellow/green yarns, from </span><a href="https://www.cozycolorworks.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cozy Color Works</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, are to make a few hats. I simply could not decide on a color and really enjoyed talking to the dyer so decided both must go home with me. I’m not sure what pattern I’ll use yet but this big furry Raccoon tail pompom will go on top. The natural fingering weight is from </span><a href="https://twistoffatespinnery.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Twist of Fate Spinnery</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and will be used to make a </span><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/arrows-down" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Arrows Down Cardigan</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> for myself. I’m really excited about this one, it actually wasn’t on my list but I spotted another shopper wearing one and knew I needed to add it to my list! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the aftermath of the horrors at Tree of Life synagogue in Squirrel Hill, many of you are wondering how you can help. We have collaborated with our instructor Vanessa on the Tree of Life afghan project. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Over the next several weeks, we will be knitting/crocheting and collecting squares to assemble into an afghan (or 2, or 20) to give to the Tree of Life Synagogue. If you would like to contribute and are in need of a pattern, please visit the boutique, or email info@yarnsbydesignpa.com with the pattern request.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sampled above: Nicky Epstein’s Tree of Life (intermediate skill-level)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have 3 knit patterns to choose from; Tree of Life, Star of David, or plain. And, are in the process of putting together a crochet pattern(s). </span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">SIZE: 9" horizontally by 8.5" vertically with a 5 row seed stitch edging</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">YARN: Dk or sport weight (3 on the standard scale), super wash wool or other washable fibers only. Please make sure your yarn won't felt! </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I get asked a lot of questions about thrumming mittens and other knitted items. It is a technique that looks difficult, but is actually quite simple. What you get in the end is a fluffy, squishy, warm mitten, slipper or hat, that is perfect for below freezing temps! What is thrumming you ask? </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Thrummed Mittens, are also referred to as fleece stuffed mittens.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> These fluffy wonders originated in Canada, where staying warm is kind of important! Twisting pieces of fleece wool into a long piece or a loop, they are then knitted into the fabric to create a fleece lining. When worn, the fleece inside felts and creates a warm squishy layer of insulation!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">-You will need around 375-400 thrums for a pair of mittens: roughly 185-200 thrums per mitten.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On any Thursday night at YBD you will find the "knitting circle" filled with people from all walks of life. It can get a little bit loud, and can get a little bit crazy (knitters do have a wild side) but it is never short on fun! Everyone brings something different to the table. I have had the privilege of knitting side by side with some of these women weekly for about 10 years! Everyone in this group is good at something different, and we always are willing to help each other out when in need. Sometimes we eat cheese and drink wine, sometimes we go for ice cream or beers after, and a few times a year we whip out a pretty amazing potluck dinner! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">First up is Meridee! Meridee has been quite the fixture at YBD! She belongs to not 1 or 2, but 3 of our clubs! We refer to her as our "Knitting Engineer". She is incredibly organized, she maps out her patterns on graph paper, and just pays excellent attention to what she is doing. She is also incredibly knowledgeable and we are so lucky to have her! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I started knitting in the mid 1980's and stopped sometime in the 90's (probably after my kids were born). I resumed knitting in 2013 by taking a class with Edye. After taking a few lessons with Edye, I joined the YBD Knit Club! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My best friend had been knitting for several yarns and when I would visit her in Houston, we would visit LYS's. I discovered YBD when she came to visit here in Oakmont. She had found YBD on Ravelry and asked if we could stop. It was still a few more years before I decided to pick up knitting again, and by then the store had moved and I came in and took a class. I knew what a nice shop YBD is and enjoyed the high quality yarns! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Currently Meridee is working on Tegna by Boyland Knitworks with the rest of the YBD Knit Club. She is using Hedgehog Sock in Pollen for the bottom lace hem, and Raku for the body. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Next up is Rebecca! Rebecca not only knits, but bakes (worlds best baker), sews, and rug hooks, just to name a few! She is also incredibly organized with her knitting (this is something I am insanely jealous of because I'm a hot mess express) and is our "Voice of Reason". She always has the simplest and easiest response to our questions. It always has us questioning, why didn't I think of that?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have been knitting since 2006. I taught myself to knit via an instructional book. I followed all of the instructions and was making good progress, It wasn't until my MIL asked me, "What are you doing?" Did I know that I taught myself how to knit left-handed? I am right-handed. Knitting became much less awkward when I switched to the right-handed knitting! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I came into YBD just to see what you had. Little did I know I was to make such great friends and find such great yarns! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Last, but certainly not least, is Cathy! Cathy has been a Fiber Friend of ours for a long time. Outside of knitting, she is an amazing cook, and loves to travel with her husband and kids. She is also one of the funniest people I know! She is a huge supporter of ours, and says on a regular basis "Sandy provides such a beautiful place for us to knit, how could you not support her?" She has been knitting for a number of years, and use to sew as well. Currently Cathy is working on The Weekender Sweater by Andrea Mowry in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter, color Faded Quilt. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love making baby things because you get rewarded so quickly! I am also really enjoying making my current project, The Weekender Sweater by Andrea Mowry! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I live in Oakmont and never knew we had a yarn shop! I then stumbled upon an ad for YBD and decided to stop in. That was when I met Sandy, and she re-taught me to knit. It was then I started coming to the Thursday night Fiber Friends group!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have all seen it on SNL by now, "Sweata Weatha"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This weekend I will start getting out all of hand knits and getting them cleaned up and ready to wear. Eucalan, Knitters Blocks and Gleener will be working hard to prep my stuff for winter. I do this at the end of the season too (I'm terrified of moths). </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(70, 38, 17);"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's that time of year again! Clear your calendar and clear some space for a fresh yarn stash- the yarn crawl is here!</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This year we welcome 3 new shops participating, and said a sad farewell to 3 that closed. We get a lot of questions about the crawl, and I am here to answer a few! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The SVYC is an event hosted by 11 local yarn shops in the great Pittsburgh area. We welcome crafters into our stores from August 3rd - August 12th 2018. To participate, you purchase a bag and passport ($12) and travel from shop to shop getting your passport stamped. Bags can be purchased through the participating shops. Once your passport is full, you leave it with the last shop you visit and it is put towards the grand prize raffle baskets! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Each participating shop will have 3 raffle baskets as well! You are given tickets with your bag and passport to use towards these baskets. You can also make purchases in order to earn more tickets to use towards the raffle baskets at the shop you are visiting! Every shop will also have a pattern to hand out when getting passports stamped (knit and crochet). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">One of last years YBD raffle basket winners! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">Darn Yarn Needles & Thread (Harmony) </span><br style="line-height: 1em; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">Dyed in the Wool (McCandless/Ross Township) </span><br style="line-height: 1em; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">Kathy’s Kreations (Ligonier) </span><br style="line-height: 1em; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">Kid Ewe Knot (Bridgeville) </span><br style="line-height: 1em; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">McWalker Yarns (Millvale) </span><br style="line-height: 1em; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">Raggz Fiber Art (Forbes Road/Greensburg) </span><br style="line-height: 1em; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">Ross Farm Mercantile (Washington) </span><br style="line-height: 1em; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">Sewickley Yarns (Sewickley) </span><br style="line-height: 1em; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">Tonidale Yarn & Needlecraft (Tonidale) </span><br style="line-height: 1em; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">Yarns by Design (Oakmont)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">YES! This year we have included a SVYC Carabiner with your bag! The shops will be handing out stitch markers to hang on the carabiner. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This years bag has been my personal favorite so far! A mini tote with a pocket on the front, makes for the perfect project bag! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); color: #303030; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2018 grand prize structure as follows: THREE prizes - first prize valued at over $500, second prize valued at over $300, and third prize valued at over $200! Each store contributes to the raffle prizes! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); color: #303030; text-align: left;">-Passports must be purchased from one of the participating yarn stores.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); color: #303030; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); color: #303030; text-align: left;">-Each participant must have their own passport. Only ONE passport per person.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); color: #303030; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); color: #303030; text-align: left;">-Each participant must fill out the contact information on the passport PRIOR to your first stamp. Please print clearly - we need this information to be able to contact you!</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); color: #303030; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); color: #303030; text-align: left;">-Each participant must be present at each yarn shop to receive their stamp (i.e., no proxy crawling).</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); color: #303030; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); color: #303030; text-align: left;">-Each participant must be at least 18 years of age.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); color: #303030; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); color: #303030; text-align: left;">-All completed passports must be turned in by the end of business on August 12th, 2018 to the last store you visit.</span></span></div>
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Yarns By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17967738366387626407noreply@blogger.com0622 Allegheny River Blvd, Oakmont, PA 15139, USA40.51978 -79.84242899999998116.054293499999996 -121.15102299999998 64.9852665 -38.533834999999982tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1023742643101213585.post-42778788714318985492018-05-01T17:42:00.000-04:002018-05-01T17:56:55.050-04:00Vacation knitting! T-minus 20 days! <div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have 3 projects to take with me this year! I like an easy, medium, and hard to choose from at all times. Recently, I finished up Andrea Mowry's Weekender sweater, and MAN, I am in a slump after that! It was like reading Harry Potter... so good you don't know what to read/knit next! I was riding that knitting high for weeks after finishing it! I was able to whip up a pair of fair isle mitts after and finished a brioche cowl, but I was struggling to figure out "what next"?... till I discovered Tegna! (side note... I plan to make another Weekender in Brooklyn Tweed Newsprint this fall!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Tegna! Ooooh, Tegna! This sweater is beautiful, light weight, short sleeved and perfect for taking to the beach! It has a lace detail bottom which is amazing and hard to put down (I know this because I already had to frog... don't knit lace tired and ALWAYS USE A LIFELINE!!!). It is knit in a fingering weight yarn, I chose Malabrigo Sock in Eggplant, and doesn't take a lot of yards! 2 skeins for me! This will be knit while the kids are napping and I am relaxing on the deck staring at the ocean! As soon as the lace detail is done, it will be a perfect car project! I cannot wait to add this garment to my growing handmade wardrobe, this summer! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Lastly is my "medium" project. I do not mean medium in terms of difficulty, but more size and transportability! I am going to start Hayward, by Brooklyn Tweed Loft in Soot. I want this done for fall, so I am in no hurry at all. I am taking this to work on in the evenings while watching the Pens in round 3 of the playoffs.... because there will be a round 3 (3elieve!!!)! It's mindless enough for the stress that hockey can cause, and noise level of a giant house full of Pens fans. Unfortunately, it is us just a little too heavy and too big to take on car travels and beach trips when its hot out. Super simple design and construction, plus amazing yarn means I am sold! </span></div>
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We couldn't be more excited to now be a Fringe Supply Co. stockist. The company was established in 2012 and is located in Nashville, TN. As owner Karen Templer notes- their products are built to last. </div>
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Currently we carry three totes to choose from-all made of 100% cotton and made and printed in the USA. The <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/fringe-supply-knitting-necessities-tote.html">"Knitting Necessities" </a>and <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/fringe-supply-high-fiber-diet-tote.html">"High Fiber"</a> totes are a standard size of 18"wide x 13" high x 6" deep. </div>
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The <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/fringe-supply-woollelujah-tote.html">"Woollelujah"</a> tote is for those you you who don't like to pack lightly- this bag fits it all. It is 23" wide x 13" high x 9" deep. Check out how much our manager Natalie totes around in her bag! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Finnish Olympians knitting their nerves away. </td></tr>
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In other knitting Olympic news, we have had several customers chatting about the Gold Medal Hat seen on Team USA's snowboarder Chloe Kim. Click here to find the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gold-medal-hat">knit</a> and <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gold-crochet-medal-hat">crochet</a> patterns to make your own!<br />
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If you're in the Olympic spirit but the chunky pom pom hat isn't quite the look you were going for, try these Lion Brand <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/team-usa-mittens-crochet">Team USA knitted mittens</a> or this team spirited <a href="https://www.whistleandivy.com/2018/02/crochet-neva-hat-crochet-olympics-team-hat.html">Crochet Neva Hat </a>by Whistle and Ivy.<br />
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What are you working on during the Olympics? Have you made anything inspired by these athletes? Does knitting or crocheting calm your nerves? We'd love to hear from you! Stop by the <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/social/instructors.html">boutique </a>or comment below.<br />
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This year, I've decided it's time. Working in a yarn shop and being around knitters all of the time, it just makes sense! I've become so comfortable with a hook that this knitting goal is a little scary to me. Holding one hook seems better than two needles, right? </div>
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Yarns as pictured left to right: <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/rasta.html">Malabrigo Rasta </a>in "Purple Mystery", <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/tosh-vintage-yn-mt-tv.html">Madelintosh Tosh Vintage</a> in "Iris", <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/malabrigo-worsted.html">Malabrigo Worsted </a>in "Purple Mystery", <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/herriot-yn-kfi-herr.html">Juniper Moon Farm Herriot </a>in "Exotic Evening", Madelintosh Tosh Vintage in "Gosia", <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/skinny-single.html">Hedgehog Fibres Skinny Single</a> in "Sorry Not Sorry" and <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/rasta-tealfeather-yn-mb-car.html">Malabrigo Caracol</a> in "Holly Hock".<br />
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The boldness of Ultra Violet means a little bit can go a long way! Add pops of it to your projects such as stripes, edges and cuffs. <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/">Yarns By Design</a> has a lot of options when it comes to yarn with hues of this rich color. Stop by or shop online to add some Ultra Violet to your life.<br />
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sarah@yarnsbydesignpa.comYarns By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17967738366387626407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1023742643101213585.post-47703885811214856302017-12-05T18:22:00.000-05:002017-12-05T18:22:28.466-05:00Welcome, Woolfolk!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yarns By Design's newest yarn has arrived and it is fabulous! Woolfolk joined our family in October and customers and employees have been enjoying it ever since. It's easy to fall in love with the comfortable yet luxurious feel and rich range of colors.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">Arkade scarf made by Sandy with Woolfolk <span style="text-align: start;">Får</span></span></td></tr>
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The Woolfolk company prides themselves on their high quality wool coming from the Patagonian Grasslands and their ethical and sustainable practices. They describe the science behind their "Ultimate Merino" fiber:<br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">"The presence of coarse fibers in wool create “prickle”-- the main
obstacle to wearing and working with wool. Most wool products have a high
percentage of over 30 microns - the diameter measure of a strand of fiber.
Ultimate Merino® has a micron count of 17.5, and combines the hand of cashmere
with the wear of merino. The long cylindrical fibers, with a surface that is
smoother due to elongated, flat scales, reflect light and absorb dye better
than elliptical fibers, resulting in lustrous yarns with deep and lasting hues."</span><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">Yarns
By Design currently stocks three Woolfolk yarns: Får, Sno and
Tynd. </span><a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/far.html" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">Får</a><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"> is a chainette structure, worsted weight and 142 yards per
skein. </span><a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/tynd.html" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">Tynd </a><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">is fingering weight, 223 yards per skein. </span><a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/sno.html" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">Sno</a><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"> is Tynd's sidekick-coming in the same weight, structure, and feel but in a two toned marled
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<a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=woolfolk">Woolfolk patterns</a> are also a delight to use. They are both practical and cosmopolitan. </div>
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Co-owner Sandy has already finished two scarves made with Woolfolk. One is the long and luxurious <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/spore-9840.html">Arkade scarf</a> made with Får, the other is a design by Sandy which she calls the London Calling Wrap, made by using a double strand of both Tynd and Sno. Natalie knitted the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/morning-walk-hat">Morning Walk Hat </a> also using both Tynd and Sno. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">London Calling Wrap made by Sandy with Woolfolk Tynd and Sno<br /> </td></tr>
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There are many local organizations that may be looking for handmade donations such as hats, scarves and blankets. Give them a call to see what items they can use.<br />
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Consider the yarn you use and where it is going. For example- is it nice and soft for newborns? Is it machine washable? This adult size knitted hat pattern "<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-vermonter-2">The Vermonter</a>" is quick and easy-perfect for making a few for donations.<br />
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You can also contact national organizations that are dedicated to donating handmade items including <a href="https://www.projectlinus.org/">Project Linus</a>, <a href="http://comfortforcritters.org/shelters-supported">Comfort for Critters</a>, and <a href="http://www.warmupamerica.org/aboutWUA.html">Warm Up America</a>.<br />
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If you are on Facebook, check out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/KC4aC/about/?ref=page_internal">Knit and Crochet for a Cause</a>- a virtual community focused on making items for a cause. <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/groups/search#query=charity">Ravelry</a> also has a list of <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/groups/search#query=charity">charitable groups</a> you can join.<br />
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Remember, you can donate your time too. You can share your love of the fiber arts by teaching your skills to locals of all ages. Talk about the gift that keeps on giving!<br />
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Even if you don't have time to make items for charity, you can still be charitable just by stopping in <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/yarn/brand/malabrigo.html">Yarns By Design</a>. We are a donation site from now through December 9th for Toys for Tots. Every toy you drop off earns you 5 raffle tickets to win this gift basket worth over $300 full of yarns and patterns!<br />
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Koto is shown here in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in "Snowbound. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Koto pattern by Brooklyn Tweed/picture by Jared Flood</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">As described on the pattern info on Ravelry: "<span style="background-color: white;">Koto’s body and sleeves are worked in the round to the underarm, then worked flat with simultaneous shoulder shaping on the front and back. The short rows use the Shadow Wrap method, which is fully explained in the pattern. The collar is worked from stitches picked up after seaming and faced with stockinette fabric for added structure. Tiny facings at the hem and cuffs make for a beautiful, minimalist finish that doesn’t interrupt the lines of the sweater."</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coda pattern by Brooklyn Tweed/picture by Jared Flood</td></tr>
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If you haven't tried Brooklyn Tweed yet, this time is year is perfect to get started. Make a sweater for yourself or get started on Christmas gifts. We have lots of beautiful color options, something for everyone. Save a trip and shop our <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/index.php/">online boutique!</a><br />
Don't forget, Woolfolk has also arrived to Yarns By Design! More information to come on Woolfolk projects in upcoming blog posts and currently available in shop only but it would be perfect for your next sweater pattern.<br />
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Tell us what sweater pattern is your favorite and which yarn is your go-to for sweater making. Feel free to stop by the boutique with your finished sweater projects or tag us with your projects on instagram #yarnsbydesign.<br />
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<br />Yarns By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17967738366387626407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1023742643101213585.post-64095441050776718932017-10-03T15:39:00.000-04:002017-10-03T15:43:55.757-04:00October fun!Hello, October! Orange is definitely the new black when it comes to October knit and crochet projects. The Yarns By Design team is very excited about the fun that comes with October. You MUST stop by the boutique to see the latest window display…it's fun, it's spooky, it's full of yarn.<br />
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Nothing says October like a pumpkin! I always wonder why we give these beautiful fruits (arguably a vegetable, too) only a short bit of our attention span. I think they should be enjoyed all year long. I can't think of many other fruits where we use it for so many reasons, inside and out. The pumpkin flesh and seeds makes its way into soups, pastas, salads, breads and desserts. We spend hours picking out, carving and decorating the "perfect pumpkin". Why not knit or crochet one too?</div>
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I found this quick and easy pattern to crochet this <a href="https://pixeledpeach.com/2016/10/19/free-pattern-pumpkin-amigurumi/">pumpkin</a>. I added eyes and a smile. </div>
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Here are a few ideas from other pumpkins around the boutique, one knitted and one felted. </div>
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We have beautiful shades of autumn at the boutique. Rich golds, bright yellows and deep oranges are catching my eye and reminding me that it's time to work on my colder weather projects. Pictured are just a few that felt fall-like, back row left to right: <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/yarn/brand/malabrigo.html">Malabrigo </a>Rasta in "Sunset", <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/yarn/brand/brooklyn-tweed.html">Brooklyn Tweed </a>Shelter in "Fauna", <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/yarn/brand/hedgehog-fibres.html">Hedgehog Fibres</a> Merino DK in "Monarch", <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/yarn/brand/malabrigo.html">Malabrigo</a> Worsted in "Sunset", <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/ultra-pima-paints.html">Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Paints</a> in "Autumn Leaves", <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/yarn/brand/madelinetosh.html">Madelintosh</a> Tosh DK in "Glazed Pecan". Front row: <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/yarn/brand/madelinetosh.html">Madelintosh</a> Tosh Vintage in "Amber Trinket", <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/yarn/brand/brooklyn-tweed.html">Brooklyn Tweed</a> Loft in "Wool Socks", <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/yarn/brand/malabrigo.html">Malabrigo</a> Mecha in "Piedras", <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/yarn/brand/freia-fine-handpaints.html">Freia Ombre</a> in "Ember".<br />
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Yarns By Design also has a refreshed stock of <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/comfort.html">Berroco Comfort</a> in black and yellow, ready for tailgates and game time. With the in-store purchase of this yarn, you can get a free pattern of the "Steeler Scarf". Don't forget to get enough yarn to make the matching hat, shown here using <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/YARNSBYDESIGN/botanic-hat-2">Stephen West's Botanic Hat pattern.</a><br />
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One of my favorite fall projects was this <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cowl-neck-poncho-3">crocheted poncho</a> and I look forward to taking it out of my closet year after year. My love for the fall season made using these colors and worsted weight yarn a joy to work with. It is just perfect to wear when the chill in the air isn't quite cold enough for a coat.<br />
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What are you working on for fall? Share your patterns and projects with us and stop by the boutique or shop online for your fall yarn fix.<br />
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<br />Yarns By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17967738366387626407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1023742643101213585.post-15694345001963515802017-09-05T14:07:00.002-04:002017-09-05T14:21:19.600-04:00Meet the Yarns By Design team- Part ThreeThird up in our series of <i>"Meet the Yarns By Design team"</i> is Tamara Hayes, co-owner of Yarns By Design.<br />
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Tamara's path into knitting began when she was expecting her first baby. Her mom (and fellow co-owner), Sandy taught her the basic crochet stitch to be able to complete a blanket for her daughter. Her daughter still has that same blanket today. Fast forward to Tamara's second child, where she wanted to try knitting the blanket instead. "This was when novelty yarns were really popular- not the best option for a first time knitter to work with", Tamara begins…"let's just say, the blanket turned out to be a shape I have never seen before". It was around that time that Sandy was seriously thinking about opening a yarn shop. Tamara became excited about this next adventure for her mom and asked if she could join in on the fun. This new adventure also meant that Tamara needed to get in a lot more practice in the fiber arts, especially if she is going to be selling the product. She practiced with scarves, but felt that became boring so on she went to sweaters instead. "I have to say, I haven't looked back", she states. "I love knitting and have enjoyed the challenge of knitting all of the projects I have made throughout the years."<br />
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Tamara's favorite place to knit looks a little different now that she lives in the UK. "Before moving to the UK, I enjoyed knitting in the evenings in our basement watching some sort of documentary while my husband was busy building his radio control airplanes. Unfortunately, now living in London, we do not have the luxury of space nor time so my knitting is usually being worked on while traveling on the Underground, most times while standing."<br />
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When she is not working with YBD or knitting on her own, Tamara enjoys boxing for a good workout. She also likes to dance, ski, cycle, camp and take long walks with her husband and be with her family. "My family would say I am always working at the boutique, I guess this is the advantage and disadvantage when doing something you really enjoy." Tamara's commitment to a successful business continues, even from the UK. "Our goal with YBD is to provide high quality products to our customers (also known as fiber friends); our customers are the best and it is my goal to give them the best experience and options when crafting."<br />
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The boutique was designed and decorated by Tamara. When asked what was her inspiration for such she states: "Simplicity. I like clean lines with no distractions." As a collector of mid-century furniture and design, she finds design inspiration from this era. "Sandy was so very trusting and supportive of my ideas and vision, designing YBD was the best designing job I had."<br />
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Fiber art seems to differ between London and the United States. "Interestingly, there is a huge difference", Tamara explains. "If I can say it bluntly, nothing compares!"<br />
She continues, "there aren't many yarn shops in London, the fiber options are minimal (Rowan, Debbie Bliss, Louisa Harding, Sirdar are the yarns every yarn shops has available). A few shops have ventured into the more exciting hand-dyed yarns like Manos and Malabrigo, but the color options are minimal".<br />
Tamara has managed to meet up with one knitting group since moving. "They are a lovely group of ladies, however it just seems like the industry is stuck in the past here- most people have never even heard of Ravelry nor have they ever worked on circulars." Tamara misses what YBD has to offer and continues to purchase from the YBD <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/social/classes.html">online boutique </a>.<br />
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Tamara enjoys creating, inspiring and experimenting with both fibers and designs. She most enjoys knitting sweaters, particularly top-down projects. Her words of wisdom to those just getting started in the fiber arts: "If you have an interest but are getting frustrated, do not keep trying the same thing. Move from what it is you are currently working on and try something else to inspire you. Also, I only ever work on one project at a time. It is like a little game with myself. Thus, I never have unfinished projects looming over me and causing me stress."<br />
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Stop by to say hi to the rest of the Yarns By Design team. Be sure to bring your finished projects to share with us, we love to see what everyone is creating!<br />
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<br />Yarns By Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17967738366387626407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1023742643101213585.post-62163060558863990022017-08-22T17:44:00.000-04:002017-08-22T18:42:59.027-04:00Meet the Yarns By Design team-Part Two <div style="text-align: center;">
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Natalie's path to knitting and to the Yarns By Design team started in 2010 and came about when she was in search of a creative outlet. "I went to art school and when I quit, I also quit drawing and painting", she begins. "I wanted to try knitting so I bought some yarn and a pattern and gave it a shot." "When my baby bootie pattern came out to fit a 5 year old, I started looking for a place to get help." Natalie lived in Oakmont, so YBD was the next logical place to go. "Sandy (owner) took me in and taught me everything I know, and eventually employed me!"</div>
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Natalie's favorite place to knit is on her sofa with Netflix or at Thursday evening <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/social/groups.html">Fiber Friends</a> at YBD. When she is not knitting or at the boutique she enjoys hot yoga and spending time with her husband and two boys. One of her knitting projects she is most proud of is "<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bounce-6">The Bounce Blanket</a>, made for her newest son Otto (born in June). "It is such a fun pattern, I had a blast and it turned out beautiful". The blanket is made all out of <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/rios.html">Rios!</a></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Natalie's favorite knitting designers are </span><a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/patterns/designer/tin-can-knits.html" style="text-align: left;">Tin Can Knits</a><span style="text-align: left;"> and </span><a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/patterns/designer/westknits.html" style="text-align: left;">Stephen West</a><span style="text-align: left;">. When asked what is currently her go-to fiber for knitting, Natalie said "I am a total </span><a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/yarn/brand/malabrigo.html" style="text-align: left;">Malabrigo</a><span style="text-align: left;"> junkie, and my favorite line of theirs is Rios!"</span></div>
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Stop by to say hi to Natalie and the rest of the YBD team, we are here to help! Interested in learning to knit or crochet? <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/social/classes.html">Sign up</a> for some individual or group lessons today.</div>
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The 2017 Steel Valley Yarn Crawl has come to an end and we are all catching our breath! Yarns By Design was open during seven of the 10 days of the crawl and were fortunate enough to have quite the turnout. This year we estimated well over 200 passports stamped at our boutique. We had familiar faces stop by and many first-time visitors as well. Some of our crawlers even came from out of state just for the event. </div>
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We noticed lots of crawlers stopping in to check out our Hedgehog Fibres and our newest brand of Brooklyn Tweed. We can't wait see what everyone has to say about trying those yarns for the first time-be sure to let us know. Don't forget to bring in your finished projects when you stop in, we enjoy seeing our yarns come alive! A special shout out to Tin Can Knits for donating the free knit pattern "Undertone Cowl" and YBD's Sarah LaVoie for designing the free crochet pattern with purchase of the featured Hedgehog Fibres yarn. Both patterns are great for transitioning to Fall weather, so get started now.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2017 Yarn Crawl Knit pattern "Undertone Cowl" by Tin Can Knits and made by Sandy<br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Undertone Cowl made with this fun shade of Hedgehog Fibres DK in "Bounce" </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2017 Yarn Crawl crochet pattern "Morning Smoothie" by Sarah LaVoie<br /><br /> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Morning Smoothie cowl made with this dynamic shade of Hedgehog Fibres DK in "Birthday Cake" </td></tr>
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Winners of our raffle were selected. Congratulations to our winners:<br />
Bag #1: Faye Gardany<br />
Bag #2: Chelsea Kelly<br />
Bag #3: Noralynn Spiri<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Congrats to Chelsea Kelly, crocheter and winner of YBD raffle bag #2 and newest fan of Hedgehog Fibres!</td></tr>
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We hope you love your prizes as much as we do!<br />
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Have any recommendations for things you'd like to see at our shop or about the crawl in general? We would love to hear your feedback. Stop in the boutique, drop us a message or just comment below. We are trying to improve the crawl experience every year.<br />
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Yarns by Design would like to thank all of the crawlers that stopped by this year and we hope to see everyone again soon. Looking forward to what the 2018 crawl brings!<br />
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It always seems to me like June, July and August are popular months for babies to be born. If you're like me, each summer comes with the joyous addition of newborns amongst friends, family and coworkers. Giving a handmade gift is an extra special way to say congratulations. It may even be something the little one gets attached to and treasures for years! </div>
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Yarns By Design has some beautiful yarns that are perfect for your next baby project. Our most popular one by <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/flutterby-chunky.html">J.C. Brett- Flutterby </a>comes in a variety of colors. It's super bulky weight can make for a quick moving project if you need one done before baby gets here. This yarn has many pattern designs to use- you'll need more than one as you'll be hooked on the yarn after feeling it's marshmallow-soft fiber. Looking for something in a lighter weight? Try <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/baby-cherub.html">Cascade Yarns: Cherub Baby</a> for sport weight or Rowan: Super Fine Merino for fingering weight. (All pictured above)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Squishy soft Flutterby yarn patterns. </td></tr>
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To make life even easier, Yarns By Design has in stock the <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/feza-jewel-yn-fz-bg.html">Feza Baby Gradient Blanket kit</a>. Pattern and yarn ready to go!<br />
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If you see more baby projects in your future, consider a <a href="http://yarnsbydesignpa.com/patterns/books.html">pattern book</a> to have handy. We have a collection to choose from including patterns for blankets, booties, garments, and toys.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a few of the baby pattern books at YBD!<br /><div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-size: small; text-align: left;">Finally, if you are looking for something a little bit different than the usual pastels of baby projects I suggest trying something like making a blanket or garment in the baby's birthstone color. June is light amethyst or moonstone, July is ruby and August is peridot. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Left to Right: June/Light Amethyst in Malabrigo Rios "Orchid", July/Ruby in Malabrigo Rios "Ravelry Red", and August/Peridot in Madelintosh DK in "Grasshopper".</span></td></tr>
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Bonus: all yarns mentioned and pictured are machine washable! A must for baby friendly projects.<br />
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Warmly,<br />
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