Dave and Susan along with sweetheart, Allie. Enjoying the Colorado Fall colors and sunshine.
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
The Gourmet Yarn Company, Oklahoma City, OK
9638 N. May Ave., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, (405) 286-3737.
The LYS of Oklahoma City, located in a brick shopping center on North May Avenue, a very short distance from I-44, certainly lives up to the name “gourmet” with delights of all kinds. A wide selection of novelties, synthetics, import and domestic wools greeted the eyes upon entering the well organized shop. Shop displays featured basic to complex cabled scarves, sweaters, purses and patterns for each.
Melissa and Margaret, the knowledgeable and friendly staff and owner, respectively, helped me select an appropriate skill level cable pattern to use for Plymouth Yarn Co.’s bulky Alpaca yarn in a gray mist. They created a homey and welcoming environment for friend and newcomer alike. As a result of their enthusiasm, the Thursday afternoon group, the “Black Sheep,” has grown to an average of 20 members who come to the shop, to sit, knit, visit and experiment with new yarns.
Volumes of single patterns, magazines and books are easily located and available for perusing or purchasing as well as the latest Maggie Sexton or Debbie Macomber knitting novel. If you ever are in Oklahoma City, this shop merits a visit. Plan to spend Thursday afternoon with the Black Sheep and pleasantly while away the hours visiting with the local “yarn” enthusiasts.
The LYS of Oklahoma City, located in a brick shopping center on North May Avenue, a very short distance from I-44, certainly lives up to the name “gourmet” with delights of all kinds. A wide selection of novelties, synthetics, import and domestic wools greeted the eyes upon entering the well organized shop. Shop displays featured basic to complex cabled scarves, sweaters, purses and patterns for each.
Melissa and Margaret, the knowledgeable and friendly staff and owner, respectively, helped me select an appropriate skill level cable pattern to use for Plymouth Yarn Co.’s bulky Alpaca yarn in a gray mist. They created a homey and welcoming environment for friend and newcomer alike. As a result of their enthusiasm, the Thursday afternoon group, the “Black Sheep,” has grown to an average of 20 members who come to the shop, to sit, knit, visit and experiment with new yarns.
Volumes of single patterns, magazines and books are easily located and available for perusing or purchasing as well as the latest Maggie Sexton or Debbie Macomber knitting novel. If you ever are in Oklahoma City, this shop merits a visit. Plan to spend Thursday afternoon with the Black Sheep and pleasantly while away the hours visiting with the local “yarn” enthusiasts.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
A Second Treasury of Magical Knitting, Cat Bordhi
Book Review
The beginning illustration of this second book by Cat Bordhi explains the mystery of a moebius using a paper design. From that basis, the author goes on to demonstrate the moebius cast-on which the reader can then use to make scarves, baskets, and sling bags with decorative stitch design handles.
One unique pattern in the book which I plan to try was one for a felted needle cozy that is placed on a wooden spoon handle, twisted and then left to dry resulting in a twirled appearance when finished.
The beginning illustration of this second book by Cat Bordhi explains the mystery of a moebius using a paper design. From that basis, the author goes on to demonstrate the moebius cast-on which the reader can then use to make scarves, baskets, and sling bags with decorative stitch design handles.
One unique pattern in the book which I plan to try was one for a felted needle cozy that is placed on a wooden spoon handle, twisted and then left to dry resulting in a twirled appearance when finished.
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