06/08/2026
Hi Makers 👋
This week's email is a little different because I wanted to share what's been making me smile lately........
💭 Shawna's Current Obsession
This week's obsession wasn't planned at all...
Last Saturday, Kim from River Heights Yarn Co. and I were looking for a fun project that would use mini skeins.
Something quick, colorful, and perfect for summer stitching.
Kim's friend Jocelyn (Ginger and Pepper YarnCast (https://youtube.com/?si=MeyN1SD0Mw5fOxqq) ) found the SoCal Surf Beanie (https://ravel.me/socal-surf-beanie) by Nancy Bates, and that was all it took.
Before long, Brenda joined in, and what started as pattern hunting turned into a completely impromptu Knit-A-Long!
The hat is: ✨ quick to knit ✨ perfect for minis ✨ portable ✨ ridiculously fun
We even had a soundtrack thanks to Jocelyn, who found a Spotify playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0O3NMz7IEQJCLtO6tXLaq1?si=ZgznFqLDRlOhBZA9FyURMA&pi=_YUbc6_ZQTGo-) to keep the good vibes rolling while we stitched.
One thing we discovered along the way: for the small amount of colorwork in the first ten rows, Ladder Back Jacquard (https://youtu.be/UcQns-ON1nw?si=TOyvkKsq_Q0llY91) worked beautifully. If you've never tried it before, it's a fantastic technique for managing longer floats without adding bulk.
We're putting together a limited number of SoCal Surf Beanie kits this week, so if you'd like to join the fun and make your own quick summer hat, stop by the shop before they're gone!
Sometimes the best projects aren't the ones we plan months in advance—they're the ones that happen when friends, yarn, and a good idea collide. 💚
☀️ Summer Stitch Games Update☀️
☀️ Summer Stitch Games Update
Can I just say how much fun this has been already?
I am LOVING seeing everyone's participation in the Summer Stitch Games.
We've already had several players complete their 48-Hour Challenge projects, and there are still two weeks left to earn that goal.
And next week...
🌙 Midnight Makers begins!
If you've been waiting for a reason to cast on something fun, this is it.
Get your first passport stamp with a baby shower donation!
June means it's time for our annual Baby Shower!
Bring a handmade or store-bought baby item to donate and you'll earn a passport stamp for your Summer Stitch Games passport.
Every donation helps us share a little handmade love with families in our community.
🧶 Kids Camp Starts This Week!
The shop is about to get a little louder and a lot more creative.
We're excited to welcome our summer campers as they begin learning knitting, crochet, cross stitch, needle felting!
Watching young makers discover what they can create is one of the highlights of the year.
Wish us luck—we're about to be surrounded by creativity. 😊
🧶 Knit Class This Weekend
Thinking about learning to knit or building your skills?
Our knit classes are this weekend, but registration closes Friday.
If you've been saying, "I should learn someday..."
This is your sign. 😉
AT LAST........
Meet Purlie the Musk Ox🐂
If you have participated in the KC Yarn Crawl, you probably recognize our mascot's cousin—the musk ox!
The musk ox was selected as our animal for the Kansas City Yarn Crawl, and while I loved the cohesiveness of our Yarn Crawl animals.....I got to thinking what if we had a version that was a little more "Knit Ewe Together". 😄
So naturally, we created one just for us!
Meet Purlie.
With her fluffy teal coat, sweet personality, and yarn-loving spirit, Purlie is our own Knit Ewe Together version of the musk ox.
You'll start seeing Purlie popping up around the shop soon on:
✨ stickers
✨ keychains
✨ stitch markers
✨ and maybe a few surprises
I have completely fallen in love with her, and I hope you will too. 💚
This shop has always been about more than yarn.
It's about creativity, friendship, learning new things, and occasionally falling in love with a teal musk ox. 💚
See you in the shop,
Shawna & the Knit Ewe Together Crew
"Keep on squishin'!"
If you want to grab an online yarn in the store select in-store pick up and in 24 hours we will have it ready and waiting for you.
Most Berroco yarns are available through drop ship and will be sent straight to you from their new warehouse in Texas.
Make & Mingle-Open Stitch Time
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Thursdays 5-7pm
Saturday 11-4pm
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Tuesdays and Wednesdays - 12:30-5p
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