Strings and Things

I’m having a moment with lace knitting for my summer tops. What’s your latest obsession?

It’s local Yarn shop Day! Come visit us for 20% off everything today.🧶💜

Update on my Olympic knitting. Show us how yours is going!

What are you making while watching the Olympics? I’ve challenged myself to do a sweater with a Fair isle yoke, so I need ALL the knitting time!! 😁

For anyone participating in craft Olympics, USA women’s hockey team is playing right now on Peacock and I am Olympic knitting! Go USA!🇺🇸🏒❤️

Free pattern on Ravelry! Could be a great thing to knit during the Olympics

2026 Winter Games Hat pattern by Susan Rainey I have recreated Winter Games hats in the past and was asked if I planned on doing this year’s version. I decided to accept the challenge! The hat itself was pretty straight forward, but the earflaps and tassels are a bit fussy. However, they make the hat. I think it turned out pretty close to the...

Winter Olympics start February 6, so how about an Olympics knitting or crocheting challenge? Start your project on the 6th while watching opening ceremonies. Finish before the closing ceremonies end on the 22nd. Now a hat or dishcloth isn’t much of a challenge, but if that’s what you feel you’ll have time for, make a hat or dishcloth! Otherwise, challenge yourself. A pair of socks? A sweater? A summer top that will be ready to wear when it warms up? Something fun to work on while watching the Olympics. Of course you don’t have to limit yourself to only working on it while watching. New projects are addictive! Come choose your project and yarn this week in case I need to order some yarn for you. Join the fun!🇺🇸

I doubt if anyone is planning on getting out tomorrow but just in case I’m letting you know that the shop will be closed. Hopefully things will warm up and thaw out and we will reopen Tuesday at 10 AM.🧶💜

Yarn of the Month 2025 Afghan is finished! On to a new beauty for 2026! 2025 Afghan is the Granny Ripple Blanket by Very Pink. 2026 Afghan is Blanket With Easy Stitch by Rajeshwari Singh. 💜🧶

The shop will be closed on Thursday, New Years Day. I will be cooking, then eating large amounts of cabbage and black eyed peas for good luck and riches to buy yarn with in 2926!