Be Sweet, while you can!

We just got some neat Be Sweet Special Knobby balls in. Each is unique, made as it is from recycled mohair bits and knobs. We've got just a few and are envisioning fall sweaters, edged in this beautiful stuff. We predict these won't be here for long!

World Wide Knit in Public Day Saturday June 12

They'll be casting on in Copenhagen and all across Canada, Finland, Hungary and France. Needles will be flying in Killarney and Dublin, Ireland too. They'll be stitching and schmoozing at the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy, New Zealand and South Africa. Binding off in Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and all over Britain.

And here in the ATL, Knitch is thrilled to be sponsoring the gathering of all you knitters at Park Tavern at Piedmont Park from noon on . . .

Come experience the synergy of it all with us, rain or shine (we can move inside if it's wet). But if you can't join our WWKIP, tell us where you'll be knitting this weekend!

Summer's here! Can Fall be far behind?

We think summer's a great time to get going on those fall projects. Brad, here, is ready for the first sound of crunchy leaves -- and has time to make a few more for his friends! He combined Kureyon Sock Yarn with Shepherd's Wool in the One-Row Scarf, made famous by Stephanie Pearl McPhee.

Stephanie suggests donning this scarf and wandering around your favorite neighborhood veggie market, pretending to buy veggies, while waiting for someone(s) to ask you, "Where did you get that gorgeous scarf?"

The hat Brad just made up, mathematical whiz that he is.

Julie's All About Color!

Julie O'Neal is excited about her latest WIP (Work In Progress). It's a scarf of colorful stripes, designed by Nell Ziroli, made from Cornelia Hamilton's Heaven's Hand Wool Classic yarns. Now that the heat and humidity have come to town, you're going to have to wait a few months to wear it, Julie. But what a fun thing to look forward to!

Becky Knits Up Luxurious

We got to watch Becky Douville slip on her luxurious Jade Sapphire Handspun Cashmere pullover for the first time. She knitted every stitch and then brought it in to Nell for finishing. Check out that smile! She's hoping for a long, cool spring. It's that or crank up the air conditioning. This sweater must be worn. And often! Becky followed a pattern by Ann Budd.

Back in the House!

Kim and Sully stopped in the shop recently on their first neighborhood stroll. So good to see Kim back among the yarn! And wonderful too to have Sully here, getting used to what will fast become a very familiar place for him. We're wondering when he'll start knitting?!

Stash Busters and Cashmere Socks

Pam made her Kaffe Fassett diamond cardigan
a few years ago and calls it the ultimate" stash buster!"

Knitch customer, Pam Cornutt, arrived the other day, decked out in her Kaffe Fassett Diamond Sweater, and with warm feet, compliments of the Jade Sapphire Cashmere socks she had just finished. This was her first wearing of said socks and she was basking in the luxurious comfort and the very fine work she had done.

Fabulously luxurious Jade Sapphire Cashmere 2-ply socks
from the pattern Cascadia from the Socks that Rock Club.
It's a pattern that won't be available to us mortals until next year.

She wanted to show us her finished afghan, made with Kaffe Fassett Colourscape wool. Spectacular!