Shop to help the California wildfire recovery!
I want to express my concern for everyone who has been affected by the wildfires in California. Though we are in Park City, our hearts are with all of you there. In late December, we were able to raise almost $300 for the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Strike Fund. We are repeating this fundraising effort in which 10% of all sales are donated. This time the money will be going to the Pasadena Community Foundation’s Eaton Fire Relief and Recovery Fund.
The Pasadena Community Foundation has been serving the communities of Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre for over 70 years. As an umbrella organization, they have worked closely with both civic and nonprofit leaders during good times and bad times to meet the changing needs.
The Eaton Fire Relief and Recovery funds will be used to address urgent short-term needs. Immediate priorities are supporting those directly impacted by the fires, including individuals displaced due to home loss, evacuation, or job loss—many experiencing more than one. The foundation will also engage with civic and nonprofit leaders to develop strategies for longer-term response and priorities.
Though we always like it when you come by and shop, it is especially important from Friday, January 24th through Thursday, January 31st when 10% of all sales will go to this important effort. You can also shop online!
For years, Rowan Moordale has been one of my favorite yarns. This truly British yarn is crafted from 70% British wool and 30% alpaca. Moordale offers a perfect balance of softness, warmth, and durability with a color range of neutrals and on-trend brights to choose from. The yarn is wonderful for colorwork given its complementary range of shades, but it is also lovely in lace, cable and textured patterns.
Skylark is an elegant cardigan by Martin Storey designed for Moordale. Skylark is knit from the bottom-up, worked flat and seamed. I would suggest this pattern for more experienced knitters as many of Martin’s patterns assume a certain level of knitting expertise. That being said, if you have the experience, I highly recommend this pattern. Knitters have been very happy with their Skylark and often knit it multiple times!
I liked Lisa Richardson’s Lingmore so much that I knitted one for myself using Moordale! This pattern was very easy to follow and very rewarding. If you are interested in knitting your own Lingmore, I have a few tips and tricks that I would love to share with you.
If you are looking for a comfortable and cozy knit for Moordale, I would recommend Moon Cabin Sweater by Gabrielle Vezina. According to Gabrielle, “My ideal vacation would be to spend a few nights in a cabin under the moon, spending my evenings roasting marshmallows in the fire pit and waking up to a chilly mist. The Moon Cabin Sweater is my go-to practical sweater to keep me warm during this trip.” Moon Cabin Sweater is worked from the top down, starting with the ribbed collar.
Do you need an even more relaxing project for the new year? Big and Bigger Basketweave Wrap by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas is the perfect pattern. It is shown above in Moordale 006. Bib and Bigger Basketweave is so squishy, it can be worn as a scarf, shawl or cowl. The pattern is designed for two different weights of yarn. One version is for DK-weight Moordale. The other is for Aran weight yarns such as Mode at Rowan Softest Alpaca.
Mooredale is also a great yarn choice for Caitlin Hunter’s Halibut, a circular yoke sweater that features bold fish motifs. This sweater was inspired by Caitlin’s hometown of Homer, Alaska which is the halibut capital of the word and the traditional homeland of the Dena’ina, Sugpiaq, Yup’ik people.
Our last Moordale pattern comes from Martin Storey who has designed several hats for Moordale. In Bassett Hat, he uses three colors of Moordale to create an adorable plaid hat! Another beautiful feature is the 1 x 1 colorwork ribbing.
We just received a new shipment of Malabrigo Rasta, and once again it is selling fast!
Malabrigo Rasta is a luxurious, super bulky yarn made from 100% merino wool which is renowned for its incredible softness and warmth. Hand-dyed in small batches, Rasta features a stunning array of rich, vibrant colors, including both solids and variegated tones, ensuring every skein is unique. With its single-ply construction and slightly felted texture, this yarn offers excellent stitch definition while maintaining a cozy, plush feel.
Below are a few favorite patterns from December’s newsletter which featured Rasta.
$75 plus supplies*
Thursdays, March 6, 13, and 20 from 5-7pm. (The first class is from 5-8pm.)
The first class Tori is teaching is a Learn to Knit class for beginner knitters. In this class students will knit the Learn to Knit Mitts by Katherine Lynn. Students will learn to cast-on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, slip stitches, ribbing, binding off and weaving in ends.
Supplies needed for the class are US #6 (4mm) knitting needles, 100grams of DK-weight yarn (which needs to be purchased from Wasatch and Wool), lockable stitch markers, and a tapestry needle.
Mila Hooded Vest Class
$110 plus supplies*
Mondays, February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10, and 17 from 5-6:30pm (The first class on February 10 meets from 5:30-7pm)
This is a class for knitters who are comfortable knitting, purling, casting-on, binding-off, and reading patterns who want to try their first vest. Knitters who have already knit a sweater but want to review the process will also enjoy this class as Tori leads you through knitting Mila Hooded Vest by Irene Lin. Everything from gauge swatches to blocking will be covered. There will be a lot of knitting homework between classes so be sure to schedule time to knit.
Mila Hooded Vest by Irene Lin is an adorable and versatile cardigan style vest that comes with a hood to keep you extra warm for times when you need it as well as pockets that will fit your keys, lip gloss, driver’s license, and anything else you need to have on you.
Supplies for the class are Mila Hooded Vest by Irene Lin, US #8 (5mm) and US #10 (6mm) circular needles in a variety of lengths, stitch markers, and Aran weight yarn which needs to be purchased from Wasatch and Wool. This vest would be beautiful knit in Woolstok Tov or a Noro yarn such as Haunui Cotton, Haunui Silk, and Ito. Other yarns that will arrive in time for class are Pennsylvania Primaries from Plied Yarns and Osprey from Quince & Co.
February is a great time to join a knit-along!
Customers and employees have expressed a lot of interest in knitting this mosaic and stranded colorwork shawl. Designer Natasja Hornby is known for her “Grand Mosaic” shawls and Artus with its gorgeous blend of colors and patterning is certainly one of her most beautiful creations.
Sport or light DK wool yarns are recommended for Artus. If you would like to join us, please stop by to choose your palette from Brooklyn Tweed Imbue Sport, Julie Asselin Journey Sport, Primrose Homestead Sport, Isager Tweed, Rowan Felted Tweed, or The Fibre Co. Lore.
We will be meeting again on Monday, February 3rd. Please let us know if you would like to be part of this knitting adventure. We ask that you purchase the yarn for this KAL from Wasatch and Wool.
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Help Sessions with Susan
Wednesdays from 11am-2pm.
$25 fee per session
Or free if your yarn was purchased from Wasatch and Wool.
Join us Wednesday mornings at 10am for our Sit and Stitch and the first Tuesday of the month from 5-7pm for Prosecco and Purls.
There is no charge, but we request that you use yarn purchased from Wasatch and Wool.
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