Skadi, our new (and first yarn) from Hey Mama Wolf just arrived, and it is quickly becoming a customer favorite! Skadi is a 3-ply DK-weight yarn made from Merino d’Arles GOTS-certified wool. Merino d”Arles is a breed of domestic sheep that originates from the region around Arles in southern France. The wool from this breed is exceptionally fluffy, bouncy, and soft.
Quality and sustainability are very important to Hey Mama Wolf which is why they have their GOTS certification. It guarantees best practices for the environment, sheep, and even the people involved in the yarn’s production.
Knitting with Skadi is an absolute delight. It is lofty, light and as soft as a cloud. It is perfect for sweaters, hats, and scarves.
Quality and sustainability are very important to Hey Mama Wolf which is why they have their GOTS certification. It guarantees best practices for the environment, sheep, and even the people involved in the yarn’s production.
Knitting with Skadi is an absolute delight. It is lofty, light and as soft as a cloud. It is perfect for sweaters, hats, and scarves.
Kristin Drysdale, @Scandiwork, is reknitting her Lennea Pullover in Skadi. Linnea Pullover was featured on the cover of Kristin’s 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 featuring Kristin and her designs during the Utah Yarn Crawl, and she will be signing copies of The Nordic Knitting Primer. on Wednesday afternoon, July 17th. We hope you can join us.
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 featuring Kristin and her designs during the Utah Yarn Crawl, and she will be signing copies of The Nordic Knitting Primer. on Wednesday afternoon, July 17th. We hope you can join us.
Another pattern suggestion for Skadi is Stockholm Slipover V-neck by PetiteKnit. This adorable vest would be lovely knit up in any of Skadi’s refreshing colors. It is knit from the top down and would be a great summer project.
Summer is also a wonderful time to start working on holiday gift giving. The adorable My Baker’s Hat by Emily Russell is a fun and quick knit. The pattern is also free on Ravelry. We can also print it for you when you stop by to purchase the yarn. One skein of Skadi will be enough for one hat.
One more gorgeous project for Skadi is Asterie by Natasja Hornby. This elegant pullover is knit seamlessly from the top down starting from the neckline. It is a wonderfully written pattern that even includes a video for the Invisible Garter Stitch Increase.
della Q Everyday Collection Trunk Show
Escape the heat and join us this week, June 25th – 30th for a della Q trunk show.
The della Q Everyday Collection offers a range of stylish and functional products designed for knitters and crafters who need a way to store and organize needles, hooks, and other crafting essentials.
So much thought goes into their design that they often include other useful accessories. For example, the Maker’s Train Case includes ultra strong magnets which you can use to attach the pattern to the inside lid as you knit. It also has two yarn feeders on both sides of the case letting you knit from two balls of yarn at the same time. The Maker’s Hat Box includes a tape measure, scissors, darning needles and an Oh Snap bag.
Maker's Hat Box
Maker's Canvas Needle Case
Maker's Circular Needle Case
Utah Yarn Crawl 2024
The Utah Yarn Crawl is returning July 13th – 20th. This annual event celebrates the knitting, crocheting, and fiber arts community in Utah.The stores participating in this year’s crawl are Julia’s Yarn 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), Madeline Tosh (USA); as well as favorites Noro and Ito (Japan), Rowan and the Fibre Co. (England), Dragon Hoard, Primrose, Brooklyn Tweed, and Plied Yarn (USA), Knitting for Olive and Isager (Denmark), Fonty (France), Julie Asselin (Canada), Lang (Switzerland) and Sandnes Garn (Norway).
New Classes with Tori
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.
June Sale Continues
We have so many beautiful yarns coming in for fall that we really need make room. Our sale, which is usually 30% off, is now 40% off through June 30th! Please stop by and stock up for summer knitting and holiday projects.
We have so many beautiful yarns coming in for fall that we really need make room. Our sale, which is usually 30% off, is now 40% off through June 30th! 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.
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