K2tog with Nancy Wyatt

Our Colorful Winter Yarn Festival!

2012-02-04T13:39:00.000-08:00

You should check out our Colorful Winter Yarn Festival if you are in the mood for a ton of fun! Mark your calendar for February 15 through February 18th and be sure and stop by the shop each day if you can! Need I say there will be drawings each day? Here are some of the highlights, but be sure to click on this link for all the details!The Yarn Tasting Extraordinaire: You will get a "treat bag"

We Love You Allie & Always Will

2012-01-08T18:13:00.000-08:00

As a child I asked for a kitten every time I was up for a gift (Christmas, birthday, and any other gift giving event). Since my father didn't like cats my dream was never fulfilled until Tim and I were married and my dog had died. Our daughter Katie was 2 when we adopted the cutest little calico that we unanimously named Allie. Allie knows Addi Turbos are the best needles! Last Friday we

Daybreak KAL

2012-01-04T11:06:00.000-08:00

We had a fantastic time last night starting the Daybreak shawlette/scarf by Stephen West. Our first KAL of 2012! It started off by most of us getting to KT just in time to see Suzanne E. finish up her very first knitting project. It was the Noro Striped Scarf and she did an amazing job considering she just finished Nancy's Beginning Knitting Class on December 10th! Then everyone pulled their

It's Confession Time!

2011-12-31T10:27:00.000-08:00

I told Tim last night that I'm in love. Of course I love him to pieces, but I am having a "yarn love affair" with Madelinetosh Pashmina! It's the most beautiful, softest, bounciest yarn I've ever used. I'm making the Imogen Cowl and the pattern just screams fantastic in Pashmina. What do you think? I've got a bit left to knit, but here's a peek prior to finishing and blocking. My Imogen Cowl in

Knit a Quick Cowl!

2011-12-23T15:33:00.000-08:00

I found a miniature leaf pattern in Barbara Walker's book A Treasury of Knitting Patterns and decided to use it to make a quick cowl/infinity scarf for my daughter Katie as well as for a shop sample. I made Katie's cowl in a couple of hours, so just in case you need a pattern for a last minute gift, here are the instructions. The finished cowl is 8 inches wide by 56 inches in circumference. If

The Grand Prize Winner Is...

2011-12-21T08:14:00.000-08:00

On Saturday December 17th we drew the name of the Grand Prize Winner of the Holiday to Holiday: A Path to Knits and Purls contest. There were 8 names in the "hat" and the suspense was killing us! Then Tim drew out the first name for the Grand Prize; the winner is ANN GILBERT! Ann won a gift basket worth over $700 in prizes. The generous vendors that supplied prizes are Cascade Yarns, Classic

Winners of the Fall/Winter Sweater Contest!

2011-12-03T14:25:00.000-08:00

Yesterday the voting for the final contest ended. We are happy to announce the winners! With eight absolutely beautiful sweaters, the details of the winning sweater caught the attentions of many! The winner is ...#3 by Dawn MooradianDahlia CardiganDesigned by Heather Zoppetti And as always we also had a drawing for the "voter" prize, chosen at random. The Voter winner is Dee Henderson, chosen

Customer Profile: Irene Erker (Ravelry name: Knitting4Sweetie)

2011-12-01T11:00:00.000-08:00

This month my eyes are on Irene who is a fantastic and talented lady I have gotten to know through open knit times here at Knitted Together. Irene is a first generation American who learned to crochet from her Yugoslavian grandmother. Thirty years later, Irene's mother taught her to knit with just a minor drawback - all the knitting terms Irene learned were in Hungarian because her mother didn't

Fall/Winter Sweater Contest VOTING!

2011-11-25T10:39:00.000-08:00

It's voting time once again! The Fall/Winter Sweaters have all been turned in and the selection is BEAUTIFUL! We have posted a picture of each sweater here on the blog (although we highly recommend coming into the store to see them because they are so beautiful and the pictures don't always show their details). To cast your vote, just leave a comment on this post with your full name

Sock Contest Winners!!

2011-09-14T15:35:00.000-07:00

We had the most completed projects for the sock contest, then for any of the contests before that. There were 19 pairs in all and they were all beautifully done. The voting ended yesterday and we are excited to announce that the winner of the State Fair Parade Sock Contest is.............................. #18, knit by Tasha Wells OwlieBy Julie Elswick Suchomel And as always, we also have a

Customer Profile: Renee Petrie

2011-09-11T08:09:00.000-07:00

Note: You may have been directed here from our September Newsletter. It was written by Renee as the first of her monthly Customer Profiles for our newsletter. Stay tuned each month for another profile! Profile of Renee (Ravelry name: BobIsMyCat) Petrie Things I want you to know about me: I am married to a wonderful and patient man named Jim. We have two daughters, Elizabeth and Traci, two cats

Labor Day Fall/Winter Sweater Contest!

2011-09-10T07:54:00.000-07:00

This is the 6th and final leg of the Holiday to Holiday a Path to Knits & Purls Contest. We want you to join us in knitting a sweater (for you or someone you love) that is suitable for fall or winter. What kind of sweater? Well, that is up to you. We have made a broad definition of this sweater as a vest, cardigan, or pullover. Choose a pattern or design it yourself. Or if you need help choosing

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE SOCKS!!!

2011-09-07T09:19:00.000-07:00

it's voting time once again! The socks have all been turned in and we have a great selection to choose from. We have posted a picture of each pair of socks here on the blog (although we highly recommend coming into the store to see them because they are so beautiful and the pictures don't always show their details). To cast your vote, just leave a comment on this post with your full name

Baby Blanket Winners!

2011-08-04T08:00:00.000-07:00

The voting for the 4th of July Baby Blanket Contest has ended and we are so excited to announce the winners. All the blankets turned out beautifully. And the winner of the 4th of July Baby Blanket contest, won by a whopping 21 votes, is.............................. #1, knitted by Carrie Cavanaugh Baby Sylvi BlanketDesigned by the knitter & based on the Sylvi Sweater And as always, we

CALLING ALL SOCK KNITTERS!

2011-08-02T12:37:00.000-07:00

We know it's HOT outside! So for the State Fair Contest, we are asking you to knit a much smaller project! A project that doesn't cover your lap or use bulky yarn! It's SOCKS! Watch our friends Opal and Regina as they introduce the next contest. Then follow all of the links and directions. Now click on the sock picture below to be redirected to our website, where you can get all of the

Vote for your favorite baby blanket!!

2011-07-29T18:06:00.000-07:00

The 4th leg of our contest journey is almost complete. The only thing left to do is vote! We have posted a full picture and a detail picture of each blanket here on the blog (although we highly recommend coming into the store to see them because they are so beautiful and the pictures don't always show their details). To cast your vote, just leave a comment on this post with your full name

Summer Sweater Winners!

2011-07-09T16:30:00.000-07:00

The voting for the Memorial Day Summer Sweater Contest has ended and are excited to announce the winners. We didn't have as many contestants, but they all did a fantastic job. And, the winner of the Memorial Day Summer Sweater contest, by ONLY 2 votes, is.............................. #1, knit by Marsha Duea Featherweight Cardiby Hannah Fettig And as always, we also have a prize for a voter,

Vote for your favorite Summer Sweater!

2011-07-01T15:22:00.000-07:00

The third leg of our contest journey is coming to an end. The sweaters have been knit, now they just need your vote! We have posted a picture of each sweater here on the blog (although we highly recommend coming into the store to see them up close and personal, they are so beautiful and the pictures don't due them justice). To cast your vote, just leave a comment on this post with your

4th of July Baby Blanket Contest

2011-06-28T13:42:00.000-07:00

It's time for the 4th of July Baby Blanket Contest and the sweetest baby we know has a message for you! This is a video you don't want to miss, so check it out and then be sure to follow all the links and directions! As always there are some great prizes involved! We hope you enjoyed that message ... now click on the picture of the baby blankets to get all the details and a set of rules for

Happy International Yarn Bombing Day!

2011-06-11T09:44:00.000-07:00

June 11th is International Yarn Bombing Day. So today I decided to tell you about our intention to Yarn Bomb (knit and crochet graffiti) in Des Moines this August. We would like it to somehow coincide with the Iowa State Fair when Des Moines is full of people! You are hearing about this early, since we will also talk about it in our July newsletter. I want to invite all of you with stashes of

EASTER SHAWL CONTEST WINNERS!

2011-06-04T16:00:00.000-07:00

This week we wrapped up the voting for the Easter Shawl Contest and are excited to announce the winners. Once again, the turnout was great and we loved having the beautiful shawls around the shop. Without further ado, the winner of the Easter Shawl contest is.............................. #6, knit by Renee Petrie Keffiyeh Wrap by Kristina McGowan But, don't forget that we also have a

A Fair Isle Knitting Tip to Try

2011-05-28T08:57:00.000-07:00

This is an interesting tip that I just got in a newsletter from the people at The Knit Kit. If you are having problems tackling Fair Isle (2-color knitting) technique, this tip might be helpful! Try it on a small sampler so you can master it first. It seems like trying this in the round on a hat or something even smaller might be easier than doing it in rows. Worked flat: You will need circular

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE SHAWL!

2011-05-25T08:00:00.000-07:00

The second leg of our contest journey is almost complete. The shawls have been knit, now they just need your vote! We have posted a picture of each shawl here on the blog (although we highly recommend coming into the store to see the shawls up close and personal, they are so beautiful and the pictures don't always due them justice). To cast your vote, just leave a comment on this post with

Memorial Day Summer Sweater Contest!

2011-05-20T17:00:00.000-07:00

Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR. Check out the website for all of the rules and details!

Debbie Macomber's Visit!

2011-05-11T17:26:00.000-07:00

At the shop yesterday morning the phone rang and when I answered I heard the woman on the other end of the line say, "Hi Nancy, this is Debbie Macomber." (I've been a fan of hers since I read The Shop On Blossom Street, her first book in the Blossom Street Series. I reviewed it for Knit It! magazine when the publisher sent me a review copy. I loved the story so much ... it helped paint my dreams

Monster Birthday Bash Contest Winners!

2011-04-30T07:38:00.000-07:00

The first contest in our Holiday Path of Knits & Purls has officially ended and the votes are in! We had a wonderful time seeing what you came up with and are continually impressed with our customers' creativity. After 137 votes, the winner is............................................. #6 Mama Monster made by Lisa Houchins But, don't forget that we also have a prize for a voter, drawn at

I Finished My Shawl for Spring

2011-04-26T17:54:00.000-07:00

If you are a customer at Knitted Together, you've gotten an invitation to knit a shawl for our shawl contest. I have been busily knitting a shawl, so I could join in on the fun (minus the chance to win a prize of course). Yesterday I finished and blocked my Appalachian Shawl. I added 36 stitches (equivalent of two repeats of the Feather and Fan pattern) to my cast on, so that I could get more

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE MONSTER!

2011-04-20T13:21:00.000-07:00

The monsters have arrived in full force! They are decorating our shelves as we speak! They are fun and interesting and we love having them around. Now it is your turn to join in on the fun! Take a moment to look at each monster and read their stories. Then to cast your vote, just leave a comment on this post with your full name and the number of the monster you want to win! Voting ends

Easter Shawl Contest

2011-04-18T11:20:00.000-07:00

It's time for the Easter Shawl/Wrap Contest and Nancy and Megan have another message for you, to help get you started. Once again, be sure to follow all the links and directions, because there are some great prizes awaiting the winners and you don't want to miss out. We hope you enjoyed the message ... now click on the picture of Nancy's Truly Tasha Shawl to get all the details and a set of

May Trekking KAL Sock Yarn Is Here!

2011-04-12T13:24:00.000-07:00

Hey 20 Years of Trekking KAL knitters, Trekking Hand Art has arrived in the Colombo color that Michelle of Knit Purl Hunter will be using for the May KAL sock called "Lacery." It will be another toe-up sock pattern. I fell in love with the bright colors in this yarn, and know it will go fast. Call or come in soon to get your yarn. If you still want to do the April sock which is called "Cranked,

Meet Nestor the Knitting Elf!

2011-03-30T08:38:00.000-07:00

I have been working on my own monster in preparation for our Monster Birthday Bash Contest. I finished him last week just in time to kick off the contest on Friday at our Friday Night Knit Club (FNKC) in the shop. My creation is a compilation and adaptation of pieces from patterns in The Big Book of Monsters by Rebecca Danger and several of her other downloadable patterns. To make him my own I

Join us for the Monster Birthday Bash

2011-03-21T11:54:00.000-07:00

Watch the video of Nancy and Megan and find out all about our Monster Birthday Bash Contest. Then be sure to follow all their directions for an adventure of fun! We hope you enjoyed the message ... now click on the picture of the monster to get all the details and a set of rules for the "Monster Birthday Bash Contest". We've got a bunch of fun lined up for you, so keep checking the blog and

Want to Help Japan?

2011-03-17T13:26:00.000-07:00

Our hearts have been broken for the people of Japan. We can only imagine the pain and fear that they are living through right now with the earthquake, tsunami, and escalating nuclear disaster. Tim and I always say knitting has health benefits that can help knitters through stress and crisis. Well, in this case our good friend, Hey Jen Renee, has knitted this gorgeous wrap from Noro Taiyo that she

Stripes Alive Sock KAL is ON!

2011-03-04T08:09:00.000-08:00

I rushed right to my computer on Tuesday morning and immediately printed off Part 1 of KAL 3, the Stripes Alive sock pattern from Knit Purl Hunter. Rose's comment from my last posting is exactly right, it's like a month long present and you get something new to open every 7 days! I've never done a KAL on the web and it's proving to be lots of fun.For those of you who haven't joined in, we have

Join Us for the 20 Years of Trekking KAL

2011-02-25T01:16:00.000-08:00

I'd heard about the Twenty Years of Trekking Knit Along, but didn't get interested until my sales rep, Kim came in. If you're a sock knitter/sock yarn lover and are interested in participating in the KAL with us, go to Skacel or Knit Purl Hunter for all the important information, including all the ways to win prizes! There are weekly and monthly prizes as well as a Grand-Prize Winner and

You're Invited to a Ravelry Party!

2011-02-23T11:51:00.000-08:00

This Friday, February 25th we are having a Ravelry party for our Friday Night Knit Club. Meet other Knitted Together customers and learn their Ravelry persona. The following particulars detail our party. When: It starts at 6 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. At Knitted Together. If you don't know how to find our shop click here for directions.Bring: An appetizer or dessert to share.Project: Our special

Knitting Winter into Spring

2011-02-16T09:59:00.000-08:00

The groundhog recently predicted an early Spring, and we've definitely seen weather changes here! I like to knit smaller projects when it gets really warm, but in the last days of Winter and the first days of Spring, I still love to knit socks (for my small-size projects) and shawlettes (for my medium-size projects). I just finished two pairs of socks, and I'm in the process of helping a couple

Relax, stretch, and knit!

2011-01-27T11:49:00.000-08:00

On our January Friday Night Knit Club (FNKC) our theme was all about rest, relax, and renew. We had a spa night and partnered with Salon Bliss who is our neighbor, two doors down from our shop. They did paraffin hand waxing on everyone and showed them all of the wonderful amenities of their salon. Then everyone came back to our shop and one of our customers, Carrie Cavanaugh, who is a licensed

I'm still knitting gifts...

2011-01-27T09:42:00.000-08:00

I was very fortunate to get the gifts on my gifting list knitted in time for Christmas. Well, all but Tim's sweater, and that's a totally different story!Tim's "Hiker" sweater has a wide ribbing ("k5-p3" pattern repeat) for the entire back. And when I got to the top of the back it seemed like the gauge changed dramatically. When I got to the decreases for the armhole, the instructions read that I

My Husband Really is a Knitter!

2010-12-01T11:05:00.000-08:00

Tim has finally become a real knitter. He gets it! He really does! At least four years ago a woman that worked for us at the shop, taught him how to knit. Tension was his problem from the beginning. I remember that on New Year's Eve of that same year, we actually sat around and watched movies and knitted together (hmmm ... that's a great name for a yarn store). That is until he started sweating

Knitting for holiday gifts

2010-11-12T08:40:00.000-08:00

First of all, I want to apologize for not blogging in over a month! We've been busy around the shop trying to keep up with all of the knitters that are busy knitting for the holidays. We've also been in hiring and training mode, so that all of our customers will get the help and care that they need from us. The other big news in the shop is that Megan had her baby boy, Maddux, on October 27th. He

What inspires you to knit?

2010-10-01T13:47:00.000-07:00

Hi Wrappers!Oh, my goodness! The Feather and Fan possibilities are endless and are taking over my life! In our in-store Knit Together, Judy is using a gorgeous sock yarn that has me all fired up to start yet another F & F. The recipe is only a suggestion...Let your imagination run with it.

The Wrap Group -- May/June #3

2010-05-21T10:36:00.000-07:00

Hey, Wrappers!Are you having fun with your Feather and Fan Wrap? Several of the in-shop knitters are doing the scarf (38 stitch) version in some great yarns. Debbie is using Cascade 220 Handpaint in the Fruit Smoothie color. Doesn't that sound yummy? Several others are also doing one-yarn

My Spring challenge!

2010-05-19T11:14:00.000-07:00

Spring presents challenges for my hiberbnating knitting projects. I'm making an attempt to rectify my collection of unfinished knits.Well, I finished my Truly Tasha's Shawl right after I started the Travel Shawl. It's fabulous and I will probably make another one someday! As for the Travel Shawl, I really love the texture of it (shown above right). I'm moving along with it, but since I know

The Wrap Group -- May/June #2

2010-05-14T09:47:00.000-07:00

Hi Wrappers!I hope your Feather and Fan Wrap is coming right along and that the video tip from last week was helpful in getting you started. As you continue knitting I would like to suggest that you count your stitches on each Row 3 (until you are comfortable with the pattern) to make sure that you are on track. That way, if you're off, you only have to unknit a row or partial row. If you are

The Wrap Group -- May/June #1

2010-05-07T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hey Wrappers!I'm in love with our May-June Wrap, using the Feather and Fan pattern, also known as Old Shale. This is so adaptable to many types of yarns. The recipe calls for four different textures of yarn to make a generous wrap about 16" x 78". It's a fun way to try some of the new and different yarns Nancy's been getting in. I'll be in the store today from 1-3pm to help you pick out yarns. If

My Truly Tasha's Shawl Update

2010-05-05T13:14:00.000-07:00

I got the body of my Truly Tasha's Shawl (TTS) done this weekend and have completed nearly half of the lace that encircles the body. The instructions for the first corner were difficult to understand, but I finished it. The rest is downhill from here! Tomorrow night I can get everyone started at the Knit Together, knowing they will be able to do the lace when they come to it. I certainly didn't

Too, too busy!

2010-04-29T11:04:00.000-07:00

Sorry about my lack of blogging lately. I've been busy planning and writing up classes and Knit-Togethers for the shop. We've also had a bad flu at our house. Thankfully so far I've stayed well, even if poor Tim and Katie had it. I hope you all are washing your hands and using hand sanitizer. You don't want this bad virus ...I recently finished my Feather & Fan scarf using gift yarn that was

The Wrap Group -- Mar/Apr #6

2010-04-16T11:11:00.000-07:00

Hi, Wrappers!How's your knitting going? I'm thrilled to have finished my second One Skein - A Stole from Noro Silk Garden Sock #269, a cream, gray, taupe mix. It's going to be the curtain for the sidelight by my front door! I used about 1 1/2 skeins and it's blocked out to about 12" by 78"

The Wrap Group -- Mar/Apr #5

2010-04-02T09:32:00.001-07:00

Hey Wrappers!Everyone is moving right along with their One Skein - a Shawl, so I think it's time for a bonus pattern. One of my favorites -- the Baktus Scarf is so much fun to make. It's simple enough you can even talk or watch TV while working on it!I made the one shown here from one ball of Zauberball Crazy. Sock yarn is a great choice for the Baktus, because it's lightweight. Some of the other

Join us tonight for the Lizard Ridge K-Tog

2010-04-01T09:44:00.000-07:00

We often hear knitters in the shop say they would love to knit the Lizard Ridge (throw) from Knitty.com. For any of you who might be interested, we are starting the Lizard Ridge Knit-Together tonight!Be sure to print off your pattern from this link before you come tonight. We’ll teach you how to knit backwards tonight, which is a big help with the short rows that occur in this undulating Noro

2010-03-27T08:00:00.000-07:00

As promised we have completed our first prize drawing for our followers. The winner is Kelly Perkins and she will be receiving 1 skein of Opal Hand Dyes in the Leafy Forest colorway. Congrats Kelly please call the store at 515-222-9276 to make arrangements to get your prize!

The Wrap Group -- Mar/Apr #4

2010-03-26T10:45:00.000-07:00

Hey Wrappers!I wanted to give you another hint that will help you as you are working on your One Skein--A Stole project. After completing the row following a wrap row, tug the stitches down evenly to open up the drop stitches. This will make the work less messy as you go.Also, if you are ready to start another stole and have some sock yarn laying around, this is a great stash buster project!As

Knitted Together customers enjoy a good party!

2010-03-24T10:57:00.000-07:00

Last Friday night we opened our shop up for a fun evening event. We had a wine tasting as well as what we called a "yarn tasting." Both were a big success with over 40 knitters present! The wine came from WineStyles of West Glen, a shop owned by some friends. For the yarn tasting, I created kits for a skinny scarf that used 16 different yarns that our customers may not have ever tried. The kits

The Wrap Group -- Mar/Apr #3

2010-03-19T07:37:00.000-07:00

Hi Wrappers! In this project we use a triple dropped stitch. For those of you who are wondering how this stitch works or for those of you who are a little scared to drop the stitches, we have created a how-to video to show you the process of the triple dropped stitch! Enjoy and let us know if you have any other questions or comments! Wrap On!

The Wrap Group -- Mar/Apr #2

2010-03-12T14:09:00.000-08:00

Hi Wrappers! I hope that you all got your One Sken-A Stole! project cast on without any problems. We are all enjoying this project in the store. Terry is doing hers in the Noro Silk Garden Sock. Mardeen is making hers from Dream in Color Smooshy and Kris made it in Artyarn's Silk Rhapsody. OH MY! Major YUMMY. Keep your eyes open for an exciting new tip on next week's blog. And as always..

TODAY SHOW: Knitting in the news!

2010-03-09T09:49:00.000-08:00

This morning I was watching the Today Show while I had my breakfast when Jane Pauley (former Today Show host) came on with a wonderful story about knitting and life transition. It's about a woman named Betsy McCarthy who worked in a very stressful job and gave it all up for knitting. Throughout the interview McCarthy knits constantly! Check it out. Her story reminded me of myself in some ways ...

The Wrap Group -- Mar/Apr #1

2010-03-05T08:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Wrappers!March has come in like a lamb, and aren't we grateful?! Our wrap for March and April is an easy, breezy stole that you'll wear now into spring and summer. It is called One Skein-- A Stole! by Katja Jordan and it is a free Ravelry download. The designer specifies one skein of Noro Kureyon Sock yarn resulting in a 60" wrap. I used Noro Silk Garden Sock yarn instead, which has less

Calling all followers and followers-to-be!

2010-03-04T11:46:00.001-08:00

I would love to have everyone that reads or occasionally reads my blog to become a "follower." We will be having prize drawings and they will be for followers only. The more followers we get the more often we will be able to give prizes away. Sign up to follow me soon if not today!I'm really close to finishing my first toe-up sock. It was a stretch for me since I have always done cuff down. The

The Wrap Group -- Jan/Feb #5

2010-02-26T08:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Wrappers!How's your 5th Avenue Infinity Scarf coming? Did you finish? If so, we would love to see a picture! Since we can't all be together, we thought it would be nice to see what all the other wrappers have been working on at the end of each project. SO... email us a picture of your 5th Avenue Infinity Scarf (in jpeg format) along with your name and the yarn information to

Protect your wools & silks from moths!

2010-02-25T08:15:00.000-08:00

Knitting Tip #4It's one of the things that I periodically preach about, but clothes moths will eat your yarn and sweaters. They will lay eggs in your unprotected wool, silk, and wool- and silk-blend yarns and clothing. The hatched larvae will eat your yarn and make holes in your clothing! You can get an infestation in your closets and they will get into your sweaters if you don't protect them!

My Olympic knitting efforts!

2010-02-18T18:37:00.000-08:00

No, my efforts haven't been that Herculean! But I have enjoyed knitting Elizabeth Zimmermann's Baby Surprise Jacket for my Ravelympics K2-Tog Team project. It's a small project, but with working in the shop I thought that was the best I could commit to. I cast on last Friday evening during Opening Ceremonies and I'm afraid I'll be looking for another project to do by tomorrow! I think I might

THE WRAP GROUP -- JAN/FEB #4

2010-02-15T08:54:00.000-08:00

Hi, Wrappers! I just can't stop knitting wraps! The knitters who are joining me in the shop on Friday afternoons are speeding right along on their 5th Avenue scarves. Terry is doing hers in Noro Kureyon Sock yarn on size 6 needles. Kris has already finished her Noro Silk Garden 5th Avenue and is on to the next wrap!If you are getting ready to finish your 5th Avenue Infinity Scarf, you

My Super Bowl knitting plans

2010-02-03T11:37:00.000-08:00

As usual on Super Bowl Sunday, we're going to be open at the shop from noon to 4:00 PM. Being open could possibly cut into my knitting time that day, but I'm planning a knitting project anyway (I just might get a free moment or two). Since I'll probably be busy, I think I'll work on a new sock, that day. I've been wanting to start a toe-up sock since they have become really popular. I've got

The Wrap Group -- Jan/Feb #3

2010-02-01T13:43:00.000-08:00

Wrappers! How's it going? I couldn't resist finishing my 4th 5th Avenue. Now, I may have to make a 5th just to be able to say "5th 5th Avenue!" Welcome to several of you who've recently joined us. There's no make up or anything. Just knit along at will. Here is a photo of my finished 4th 5th Avenue, knit in Malabrigo Twist Worsted Velvet Grapes.If you've excitedly finished the 5th Avenue,

Crazy kitties!

2010-01-28T10:39:00.000-08:00

What is it with cats? Have you ever noticed that if you lay your knitting down or decide to block something, your cat is all over it? I'm sure my cats aren't the only ones that do that.Remember how we have been cleaning and organizing at our house this January? Well, the other day Katie cleaned her room and closet ... very thoroughly (thanks Katie). She found an old pair of ballet slippers that I

Knitting Tip #3

2010-01-21T08:11:00.000-08:00

Yesterday we had our 5th weather related school closing for this year. We had lots of ice and way too much rain (which has no where to go)! Our poor kids will be in school way into June at this point. Tim and I came into the shop in the morning, but soon decided we wouldn't have any customers with the ice, so we worked on a few things in the morning and went home for the rest of the day, where it

The Wrap Group -- Jan/Feb #2

2010-01-15T08:00:00.000-08:00

Oh my gosh, Knitters! I can't stop knitting these 5th Avenue Infinity Scarves! The one I'm knitting along with you is in Malabrigo Twist - and it's my fourth!! The Malabrigo is the most yummy yarn I have ever knit with!If you are in the area, I look forward to seeing you this afternoon from 1-3pm at Knitted Together. Join us as we sit by the fire and knit on our 5th Avenue wraps!FYI: The Wrap

Tips for the New Year

2010-01-14T08:31:00.000-08:00

In 2010 I'm going to offer you knitting tips that I've discovered. Some are ones I've actually stumbled on by doing them because I didn't like what I was seeing, and some will be ones that I've read or heard from others. Since you are well aware that I love to knit socks, I think my first two tips will relate to sock knitting. If you don't knit socks, these may not make sense to you. If you do

The Wrap Group -- Jan/Feb #1

2010-01-01T08:00:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year and welcome to The Wrap Group! I’m Carol Huisman, Wiz on Ravelry. Mostly retired, I just love making things. My DH and I moved back to Iowa two years ago after living in Kansas City for 16 years. There, I worked at a LYS and revived my interest in knitting after a long hiatus. I taught myself to knit from the encyclopedia when I was about twelve years old. No one in my family knit,

New Year's Day Soup

2009-12-30T11:41:00.000-08:00

Katie's having a friend over for New Year's Eve who will spend the night. On New Year's Day, Tim is going to paint our hallway on the main floor then will continue the color upstairs. I'm going to knit and watch movies most of the day. So I've decided to make some snacks and soup for us to eat that day. My main dish is going to be Megan's Cream Cheese Potato Soup. She gave me the recipe today (

Carol's BIG Idea!

2009-12-29T12:57:00.000-08:00

Our good friend and part-time employee, Carol, loves to knit shawls and wraps. She usually has at least one or two going at all times. When she wears them in our shop, everyone loves them. One reason Carol's shawls/wraps are so beautiful is that Carol is an artist. She taught art when she worked full time. But beyond that she has an artist's eye that our customers really appreciate.Carol proposed

Snowbound Knitting

2009-12-10T13:29:00.000-08:00

When I left the shop on Tuesday night (earlier than normal because of a whole lot of snow), I had the foresight to bring along a few projects to work on for shop samples. I brought home one skein of Elsebeth Lavold's Silky Wool for a cowl and one skein of Mirasol Tupa for a scarf. Both are incredibly lovely to knit! We recently got these and other new yarns in at the shop and it's always nice to

Wrapping up your holiday gifts

2009-11-13T07:54:00.000-08:00

If you haven't picked up a copy of Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts issue, you must! (We only have one issue left at our shop, but I'm sure you can still find a copy at Barnes & Noble, Borders, or from Interweave directly.) I found so many great projects that I'm putting on my Christmas To-Do list. I already made a couple of the Little Entrelac Bags shown on page 103 of Holiday Gifts. They will be

I've got this shawl thing going on!

2009-10-21T08:06:00.000-07:00

Lately I've been intrigued with shawls and shawl patterns. I'm not sure if I'll wear any of them, but they're so much fun to knit.This weekend I was super busy and for the most part that didn't seem to include knitting. You might have heard me groaning about that! Finally on Monday (and instead of blogging) I dug out a skein of Schaefer Anne that I had intended to make socks with. I grabbed an

My sad sock story

2009-10-05T10:35:00.000-07:00

If you've ever knitted socks for someone, you know that knitting them is a true act of love. That said, my story is sort of a sad one ...Our nephew Ben got married this year and he and his wife Karie came to Iowa this summer to visit the Iowa side of his family (they live in Los Angeles). So on the Fourth of July we had Ben and Karie over for a cookout and a trip to see fireworks. Prior to the

I'm getting ready for Christmas

2009-09-26T11:58:00.000-07:00

I have to thank Rose the Sock Maniac for her guest blog last week! I've been really busy with the shop and was struggling to get a blog posted. Rose thought you might like to see her recent sock yarn organization. Her husband built some modular shelving for her and she's filled it in with her sock yarn collection. Happily I decided she still has room for more. Of course her husband said he could

Sock Maniac

2009-09-18T07:51:00.000-07:00

I'm doing a guest blog for Nancy so she can continue to knit. Sometimes it's hard for her to stop knitting long enough to write a blog entry. This is my first time blogging!Who am I? I'm known by many names. I'm most frequently known as Rose, Rosie by my family, or Grandma Rose by my granddaughters.I'm RosieL on Ravelry. And, for anyone who has made my basic sock pattern, I am RosieL of RosieL’s

I'm never to busy to knit!

2009-09-16T07:40:00.000-07:00

I've been neglecting my blogging duties in favor of knitting. Shocker there, right?! I'll try to do better in the future.I thought you might like to know I finished my sock yarn scarf last week and started a new one. The one I finished (shown below) is perfect for a man, as it's a little too wide and a little too short for a woman. I also chose a yarn that was more masculine in pattern. My

Sale yarn ... stash enhancers

2009-09-04T13:13:00.000-07:00

There's nothing wrong with a little stash yarn, is there?! Long before I opened my shop I had accumulated quite a bit of stash (I filled 4, well maybe 5 or 6 of those JUMBO Rubbermaid containers). Since then I've continued to add stash to my stash. Sometimes it's just my need to own a particular yarn, other times I have plans (possibly distant plans...) for a specific project and NEED that

Knit-Together Nights

2009-09-01T13:34:00.000-07:00

Every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6-8:00 PM we have a lot of fun knitting together on our projects. On Tuesday night we have two groups meeting. The KT-Socker Club meets in the section of the shop in front of the fireplace, and every other month we start a new sock pattern (hopefully giving everyone a chance to finish a complete pair). The other Tuesday night group meets at the large table

New yarns gets me excited!

2009-08-28T08:00:00.000-07:00

We've been getting loads (and I mean loads) of yarn in for this fall. Every box I open provides me with an adrenalin rush, creating more excitement to add just one more project to my WIPs! This week we put the new Ella Rae Lace Merino into our inventory. It's not a lace-weight, it's more of a fingering/sock weight. Need I say more? I probably don't since I've already clued you into my addiction

My current obsession is ...

2009-08-19T08:08:00.000-07:00

Sock yarn, sock yarn, and more sock yarn! For those of you who know me, this really isn't a surprise, but I can't seem to own enough sock yarn. I really love to knit socks, and I always have yarn left over. With my left-over sock yarn I've been knitting sock-blanket squares. Well, it's also the sock squares that I've been making that are feeding my current frenzy. That and all the new sock yarn

A New Chapter...

2009-08-14T08:00:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! I’m really, really excited to be blogging for the very first time. It coincides with the launch of our new website. The blog and website will allow us to reach our customers more easily and allow our customers to reach us much easier as well. At Knitted Together we like to consider our customers as our friends. So our hope is that any new web-only customers will also feel our