We are thankful for you!
As we head into Thanksgiving, I want to express how thankful we are for you!
We appreciate your commitment to knitting and crochet and your interest in new techniques and classes. We also appreciate your excitement over new yarns we bring into the store and rediscovering our current stock. Most of all, we want to thank you for your friendship whether you are local to Utah, live across the country, or even live outside the US!
We appreciate your commitment to knitting and crochet and your interest in new techniques and classes. We also appreciate your excitement over new yarns we bring into the store and rediscovering our current stock. Most of all, we want to thank you for your friendship whether you are local to Utah, live across the country, or even live outside the US!
In this newsletter, we are highlighting Cumbria, a much-loved yarn from The Fibre Co.
Cumbria is a county in northwest England that borders Scotland. It is known for its deep blue lakes, high mountainous moors (with sheep grazing on them) as well as famous poets and writers including Henry Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Beatrix Potter.
Cumbria is a county in northwest England that borders Scotland. It is known for its deep blue lakes, high mountainous moors (with sheep grazing on them) as well as famous poets and writers including Henry Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Beatrix Potter.
This spectacular place is the inspiration for The Fibre Co.’s classic worsted weight yarn, Cumbria. This yarn is a combination of fine Merino for softness, wool from the English Masham sheep for a beautiful heathered color and Argentinian mohair for strength and luster. Garments made from Cumbria are practical but still add luxury to everyday wear.
Cumbria is on the light side of the worsted weight spectrum making this yarn perfect if you like versatile but not overly warm pullovers, cardigans, shawls and hats. These garments are perfect for long walks in the highlands whether you are in Great Britain or Park City.
The color palette ranges from tranquil greens and blues to rich reds and pinks to earthy neutrals, each color reflects the breathtaking landscapes of Cumbria. Many of them are named after places in Cumbria such as Blencathra, Derwentwater, Nutkin, and Scafell Pike.
Cumbria is on the light side of the worsted weight spectrum making this yarn perfect if you like versatile but not overly warm pullovers, cardigans, shawls and hats. These garments are perfect for long walks in the highlands whether you are in Great Britain or Park City.
The color palette ranges from tranquil greens and blues to rich reds and pinks to earthy neutrals, each color reflects the breathtaking landscapes of Cumbria. Many of them are named after places in Cumbria such as Blencathra, Derwentwater, Nutkin, and Scafell Pike.
Yarrow by Marie Amelie Designs
Tensho Pullover (Artist) by Beatrice Perron Dahlen
If you would like to knit a circular yoke cardigan, both Yarrow by Marie Amelie Designs and Tensho Pullover (Artist) by Beatrice Perron Dahlen are beautiful options. Both were designed for The Fibre Co. Cumbria. Yarrow is knitted top down while Tensho Pullover (Artist) is bottom up.
Granit Cardigan by Katarina Linnhagen
Santiam Canyon Jacket by Kay Hopkins
Cardigans are becoming more and more popular. Two suggestions are Granit Cardigan by Katarina Linnhagen and Santiam Canyon Jacket by Kay Hopkins. Both cardigans are knitted from the top down in one piece with raglan sleeve construction. Cumbria would be an excellent yarn choice for both.
Elfriede by Shannon Cook
I needed a break from shawls, but I am ready to start knitting them again! I miss how cozy and warm they make me feel. This gorgeous pattern is Elfriede. It was designed by Shannon Cook for Cumbria. This asymmetrical shawl features a lace stitch pattern that was inspired by small trees that surround a remote lake near where she grew up in Canada.
Multnomah Falls Hat by Kay Hopkins
Ochoco Hat by Kay Hopkins
Cumbria is a wonderful yarn choice for hats! Two suggestions are Multnomah Falls Hat and Ochoco Hat both designed by Kay Hopkins.
Black Friday and Small Business Saturday sale (which we are starting on Wednesday!)
If you have fallen in love with Cumbria as I have, we have some very good news! All our The Fibre Co. yarns and all our Rowan yarns including the new Mode at Rowan line will be 20% off for those three days.
Cumbria and Mode at Rowan yarns can also be found in my online store. If you would like to shop these yarns online, please use the code W&W20. The code is valid until the end of the day Monday, December 2nd.
Our September 25th newsletter featured Mode at Rowan. Here are a few of my favorite projects from that newsletter.
Cumbria and Mode at Rowan yarns can also be found in my online store. If you would like to shop these yarns online, please use the code W&W20. The code is valid until the end of the day Monday, December 2nd.
Our September 25th newsletter featured Mode at Rowan. Here are a few of my favorite projects from that newsletter.
Highoak Hat and Salle Snood by Quail Studio in Mode at Rowan Chunky Wool.
Bury designed by Quail Studio in Mode at Rowan Softest Alpaca.
Shoal Cowl by Quail Studio in Mode at Rowan Alpaca Haze.
Here are a few favorite projects in other The Fiber Co. and Rowan yarns.
Pacific Crest Trail Hat by Kay Hopkins in The Fibre Co. Acadia.
Braided Moss Sweater by Lotta H Lothgren in The Fibre Co. Acadia.
Pagan Sky by Zanete Knits in Rowan Moordale.
Fingle by Martin Storey in Rowan Moordale.
Remember Last Summer Shirt by Maren Sgries in Rowan Felted Tweed.
Nordic Hot Water Bottle by Marie Wallin in Rowan Felted Tweed. (This is a free pattern on Ravelry.)
Bear Claws by Xandy Peters in Rowan Felted Tweed.
We are also having fun holiday raffles. Prizes include a set of 5” Lykke Naturale Interchangeable Needles, a Woolstok Holiday Bundle, and othrs. You will receive a raffle ticket for every $25 dollars you spend.
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Emergency Slow Knitting Club Meeting
December 5th and 12th from 4:30 – 6:30pm.
It is this time of the year that I realize how much more knitting I need to complete for the number of gifts that I would like to give. Making this a bit more stressful, I am not the fastest knitter. In fact, you could call me a slow knitter.
If you are like me and need to put aside some additional knitting time, please join me on Thursdays, December 5th and 12th to knit at the store. Bring your hot chocolate or other favorite beverage and I will supply the Christmas cookies. You are not required to own the Slow Knitting Club Tote to join the club, but if you make a purchase of yarn, needles or totes during the meetings, you will be entered in a drawing for a skein of yarn.
December 5th and 12th from 4:30 – 6:30pm.
It is this time of the year that I realize how much more knitting I need to complete for the number of gifts that I would like to give. Making this a bit more stressful, I am not the fastest knitter. In fact, you could call me a slow knitter.
If you are like me and need to put aside some additional knitting time, please join me on Thursdays, December 5th and 12th to knit at the store. Bring your hot chocolate or other favorite beverage and I will supply the Christmas cookies. You are not required to own the Slow Knitting Club Tote to join the club, but if you make a purchase of yarn, needles or totes during the meetings, you will be entered in a drawing for a skein of yarn.
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Since we are now in our fall shoulder season and it is quiet this time of year in Park City, our 40% off sale is being extended to thank our locals and those who come and visit.
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Help Sessions with Susan:
Susan is taking some much needed time away. She will be returning December 4th.
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Please 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 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