Gorgeous Tosh Wool + Cotton And The Utah Yarn Crawl Starts Saturday!
Tosh Wool + Cotton
We are very happy to now stock Tosh Wool + Cotton from Madelinetosh. As the name suggests, it is a wool and cotton blend. Because it is from Madelinetosh, both the superwash merino and the Pima cotton in this 50/50 DK-weight blend are ethically sourced in Peru. The superwash merino gives projects made from this yarn the ability to be machine washed on gentle cycle while the Pima cotton gives your project additional softness for against your skin plus durability.
Sweaters knit from this yarn are wonderful for cooler evenings after beautiful Park City summer days as well as for transitioning into cooler seasons.
It has been much too long since I have featured a men’s sweater. This sweater from Alicia Plummer was worth the wait. Designed for Tosh Wool + Cotton, In Stillness 2 is a raglan sweater knit from the top down. The pattern also includes a schematic which is very helpful when deciding which size to knit.
Another favorite of mine, designed to be knit with Tosh Wool + Cotton, is Sailaway Cardigan from Marie Greene. The pattern calls for one main color and two contrasting colors. The sweater is knit from the top down. Though it looks like stranded colorwork, Marie designed the cardigan to be knit using an easy to remember slip-stitch design.
Our summer knit-along, Curran Cardigan by Rebecca Clow is another pattern that is beautiful in Tosh Wool + Cotton. This lace cardigan is knit from the bottom up with drop shoulders and includes two neckline options: round and V-neck as well as two sleeve lengths.
Since choosing this cardigan as our summer knit-along project, I have found Rebecca Clow’s podcast, Creabea Knitting Podcast, and highly recommend it. Rebecca is from Edinburgh, Scottland and her knitting focused podcast is informative and relaxing to watch.
Another pattern designed by Rebecca that would be fun in Tosh Wool + Cotton is Tolsta Tee. This is a basic raglan t-shirt that can be easily customized using different design options. Rebecca includes additional pages on how to incorporate stripes, eyelets as well as knitting different sleeve lengths.
Another pattern designed by Rebecca that would be fun in Tosh Wool + Cotton is Tolsta Tee. This is a basic raglan t-shirt that can be easily customized using different design options. Rebecca includes additional pages on how to incorporate stripes, eyelets as well as knitting different sleeve lengths.
Utah Yarn Crawl 2024
The Utah Yarn Crawl is returning July 13 – 20. This annual event celebrates the knitting, crocheting, and fiber arts community in Utah.The stores participating in this year’s crawl are Julia’s Shoppe, Petite Fours and Purls, Heindselman’s, Harmony, Willow Hill Yarn Company, Yarn on the Corner, Seed Stitch, Needlepoint Joint and Wasatch and Wool Yarns. Participants 18 years and older will receive a tote bag (quantities of these are limited) and a passport that they will have stamped as they visit each store. Once all the stores have stamped your passport, turn it in to become eligible to win a fantastic prize.
Wasatch and Wool's theme this year is A trip around the world (without having to leave the yarn shop!) We will be showcasing our new yarn: Kokon Blue (Netherlands), Wooldreamers (Spain), Hey Mama Wolf (Germany), Tukuwool (Finland), Madelinetosh (USA); as well as favorites Noro and Ito (Japan), Rowan, and The Fibre Co. (England), Dragon Hoard, Primrose, Brooklyn Tweed, Blue Sky Fibers, and Plied Yarn (USA), Knitting for Olive and Isager (Denmark), Fonty (France), Julie Asselin (Canada), Lang (Switzerland) and Sandnes Garn (Norway).
Kristin Drysdale, @Scandiwork will be joining us on Wednesday, July 17th from 1-3pm signing copies of her best selling knitting book The Nordic Knitting Primer.
Knitters love Kristin’s book because she makes Scandinavian knitting accessible through her innovative and approachable methods. Kristin’s encouraging guidance, step-by-step photos, and foolproof instructions will help you succeed at colorwork so you can knit Scandinavian yoke sweaters, mittens and hats. She includes a beautiful selection of her patterns in the book.
We are also featuring a trunk show of Kirstin's patterns throughout the Yarn Crawl.
Knitters love Kristin’s book because she makes Scandinavian knitting accessible through her innovative and approachable methods. Kristin’s encouraging guidance, step-by-step photos, and foolproof instructions will help you succeed at colorwork so you can knit Scandinavian yoke sweaters, mittens and hats. She includes a beautiful selection of her patterns in the book.
We are also featuring a trunk show of Kirstin's patterns throughout the Yarn Crawl.
New Classes with Tori
Tori has three wonderful classes planned for this July!
Tori has three wonderful classes planned for this July!
Skreppa Cowl by Jennifer Shiels Toland Introduction to Brioche Class
Wednesdays, July 17, 24, 31 from 6:00-7:30pm (the first class is 6:00-8:00pm)
$65 plus supplies*
Students will learn how to work knit (brk) and purl (brp) brioche stitches, in addition to the basics of brioche increases and decreases while knitting the worsted weight version of Jennifer Shiels Toland’s Skreppa Cowl. To take the class, students should be knitting/purling, including simple increases/decreases. Students should feel comfortable reading patterns, but experience reading charts is not required. Recommended yarns for this class are Imbue (worsted) from Brooklyn Tweed, Cumbria (worsted) from The Fibre Co., Homestead Worsted from Primrose Yarns, Woolstok from Blue Sky Fibers and Alpakka Ull from Sandnes Garn.
Wednesdays, July 17, 24, 31 from 6:00-7:30pm (the first class is 6:00-8:00pm)
$65 plus supplies*
Students will learn how to work knit (brk) and purl (brp) brioche stitches, in addition to the basics of brioche increases and decreases while knitting the worsted weight version of Jennifer Shiels Toland’s Skreppa Cowl. To take the class, students should be knitting/purling, including simple increases/decreases. Students should feel comfortable reading patterns, but experience reading charts is not required. Recommended yarns for this class are Imbue (worsted) from Brooklyn Tweed, Cumbria (worsted) from The Fibre Co., Homestead Worsted from Primrose Yarns, Woolstok from Blue Sky Fibers and Alpakka Ull from Sandnes Garn.
Tiny Shells Shawl by Sari Nordlund Introduction to Shawl Knitting Class
Thursdays, July 18, Aug 1, Aug 15 from 5:00-6:30p (the first class is 5:00-7:00pm)
$65 plus supplies*
In this class, students will learn how to work a garter tab cast-on, read simple charts, and the basics of triangular shawl construction. Finishing techniques (especially as they relate to lace work) will also be covered). To take the class, students should be comfortable casting on/binding off, knitting/purling, and reading simple patterns. Recommended yarns for this class are Leizu Fingering from Julie Asselin, Myth Fingering from Dragon Hoard Yarn, and Sunday from Sandnes Garn.
Thursdays, July 18, Aug 1, Aug 15 from 5:00-6:30p (the first class is 5:00-7:00pm)
$65 plus supplies*
In this class, students will learn how to work a garter tab cast-on, read simple charts, and the basics of triangular shawl construction. Finishing techniques (especially as they relate to lace work) will also be covered). To take the class, students should be comfortable casting on/binding off, knitting/purling, and reading simple patterns. Recommended yarns for this class are Leizu Fingering from Julie Asselin, Myth Fingering from Dragon Hoard Yarn, and Sunday from Sandnes Garn.
Learn to Knit Mitts Learn to Knit Class
Mondays, July 22, 29, and August 5 from 4:00-6:00pm. (The first class is from 4:00-7:00pm.)
$70 plus supplies*In this entry level class, students will learn to knit by knitting Learn to Knit Mitts by Katherine Lynn. Students will learn all the important basics including how to cast-on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, slip stitches, ribbing, and finally how to bind off and weave in their ends.
**The fine print on classes:
*Yarn needs to be purchased from Wasatch and Wool or there will be an additional $35 class fee. Class participants will receive a 10% discount on non-sale supplies. They will also receive the 10% discount on the final day of class for future knitting projects. We recommend that needles are purchased from Wasatch and Wool as there are significant differences between needle brands.
*Classes, if canceled 10 days before the first day of class, can be exchanged for a future class with the same instructor only. We enforce this policy on behalf of our teachers who have committed their time and expertise. There are no exchanges or refunds for classes canceled less than 10 days from the first day of class.
Mondays, July 22, 29, and August 5 from 4:00-6:00pm. (The first class is from 4:00-7:00pm.)
$70 plus supplies*In this entry level class, students will learn to knit by knitting Learn to Knit Mitts by Katherine Lynn. Students will learn all the important basics including how to cast-on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, slip stitches, ribbing, and finally how to bind off and weave in their ends.
**The fine print on classes:
*Yarn needs to be purchased from Wasatch and Wool or there will be an additional $35 class fee. Class participants will receive a 10% discount on non-sale supplies. They will also receive the 10% discount on the final day of class for future knitting projects. We recommend that needles are purchased from Wasatch and Wool as there are significant differences between needle brands.
*Classes, if canceled 10 days before the first day of class, can be exchanged for a future class with the same instructor only. We enforce this policy on behalf of our teachers who have committed their time and expertise. There are no exchanges or refunds for classes canceled less than 10 days from the first day of class.
Our 30% off sale continues
Our sale room has been fully restocked with beautiful yarns, many of them in sweater quantities. We have so many gorgeous yarns coming in for fall that we need make room. Please stop by and stock up for summer knitting and holiday projects.
Our sale room has been fully restocked with beautiful yarns, many of them in sweater quantities. We have so many gorgeous yarns coming in for fall that we need make room. Please stop by and stock up for summer knitting and holiday projects.
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Happy Knitting and Crocheting,
Margaux
Help Sessions with Susan
Wednesdays and Fridays from 11am-2pm. (10-11am on Wednesday and Friday, July 17 and 19 because of the yarn crawl.)
Help sessions are free if your yarn was purchased from Wasatch and Wool. Otherwise, there is a $25 fee per session.
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Please join us Wednesday mornings for our Sit and Stitch at 10am and our new Prosecco and Purls, the first Tuesday of the month from 5-7pm.
There is no charge to join us, but we request that you use yarn purchased from Wasatch and Wool Yarns.
We love when visitors drop by for our knitting get-togethers. If you are working on a project from home. let us help you find a souvenir that you can bring back from your trip to Park City.
Happy Knitting and Crocheting,
Margaux