Learn About: Street Dog Coalition
The Street Dog Coalition is a non-profit organization that offers veterinary services to pets of people who are unhoused or at risk of being unhoused. This organization started in Fort Collins and now is in 60 cities around the nation.
Scout: A ‘Yarn For the Sake of Yarn’
My Sister Kits just received a shipment of Kelbourne Woolens DK weight Scout! Talk about a squishy yarn!
Scout is from the fleece of Highland sheep in the Peruvian highlands, a cross between Merino and Corriedale. The Corriedale adds strength and durability to the soft Merino.
New Yarns and New Books!
My Sister Knits has new yarn and new books for you! We have all 12 colorways of Julie Asselin’s bulky weight Douillet. We also just unpacked a shipment of her Boucle yarn!
Scrappy Garter Stitch Hats
Today, My Sister Knits is giving you a feast for your eyes! Two fun hats have come to our attention!
Both of them use garter stitch; one uses one strand of fingering weight yarn, the other uses two strands of fingering weight yarn held together.
A Cozy Classic Cardi
As I’m sitting here writing this, a cold wind is blowing and the idea of making (and wearing) a straightforward, cozy sweater is most appealing! Isabell Kraemer’s Kallias, published in September, is exactly what’s called for!
This and That
My Sister Knits has a new hat that we’ve fallen in love with! It’s a good job that we have an infinite number of hats that we are allowed to love! Each new sample that comes in seems to fit in that category!
Our new favorite is the Cozy Bliss Hat designed by Pam Sapienza. Published only a few weeks ago in December, this unique hat is destined to become a fun, popular knit!
A Cautionary Tale
My cautionary tale reminds all of us to take care of ourselves while knitting! Before Christmas, when I thought I was done with my holiday knitting, I saw a dear little Santa hat at My Sister Knits. I just had to make it for my two week old grandson! He absolutely had to have it and as soon as possible!
Joji Locatelli’s Stripy Unicorn
We’ve had a sample at My Sister Knits for a couple of weeks that’s captivated me. It caught my eye when I was in the shop and I finally took it down to look at it closer. The first thing that I noticed was how it felt; it was so lightweight for a sweater! I looked at the tag and it’s Joji Locatelli’s new pattern Stripy Unicorn.
Gift Ideas Galore!
The countdown to gift giving is here and My Sister Knits has oodles of choices for you! A quick look around the shop the other day provided a wealth of ideas! Here are a few of them ………
Books for Every Purpose!
My Sister Kits has oodles of books; some are how-to resources, some have patterns, others have historical stories and breathtakingly beautiful photographs.
Countdown to Circus Tonic Visit!
Do you have your calendars marked? In just under two weeks My Sister Knits hosts Hannah Ginn of Circus Tonic Handmade! I’d like to remind everyone that this is such a special event because Hannah lives in Adelaide, South Australia! She will be in the US for a visit that just happens to be close enough to visit us!
Have You Seen the New Splendid Colors?
My Sister Knits received a shipment of two huge boxes last week. We’ve been waiting and waiting and waiting some more for this yarn! The big question was, “where are we going to put it?”
Class Etiquette or How to be a Most Excellent Student!
Have you been thinking about taking a class at My Sister Knits? Are you possibly a little hesitant because you’re just not sure if it’s the right class for your skill set? We can help with that!!
We are happy to answer all of your questions and offer suggestions. Once you’ve decided to sign up for a class, there are several things you can do to set yourself up for success.
Join Us for Some Fun!
As we mentioned last week, My Sister Knits is hosting Hannah Ginn, founder and dyer of Circus Tonic Handmade yarn, in December! This is such a special event because Hannah lives in Adelaide, South Australia! Opportunities to meet this talented independent dyer are rare indeed!
Different Projects, Different Weights
There’s always something new happening at My Sister Knits! Julie and Diana discovered the Durand Cowl, designed by Tara-Lynn Morrison, and it’s our current obsession.
Mix It Up!
Let’s talk about mixing up yarns for a pattern! Every pattern has a suggested yarn, sometimes even suggested choices of yarns. How comfortable are you with choosing a different yarn?
See and Squish!
When you enter My Sister Knits you will notice an extra profusion of color! We’ve packed all 50 plus colors of our new Sensai mohair from Ito yarns into a dazzling display! It will take your breath away.
Captivating Churchmouse Classics Cowl
The Two-Point Cowl that is on display at My Sister Knits is a Churchmouse Classics pattern. It’s modeled after their Easy Folded Poncho that over 4,500 people have made.
Be Motivated by Maarly
Meet Maarly, a colorwork cowl designed by Lucia Ruiz de Aguirre. After reading the title, you’re probably wondering why and how you might be motivated by it! Well, let me tell you……