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Every good sweater is a team effort, Queenie says.
Did you see our two new colorways? Hop Scotch and Sidewalk Chalk made their debut this weekend at our Knitty City pop-up shop and we know you want some too. We are busy at the dyepots makng some more for this week's shop update. We bet you can't wait. Which will you pick? Set your alarms for 10:30am Friday, Dec 16 EST.
{video description: A bunch of grey and white yarn speckled with bright happy colors. A small plish alpaca dances across the screen. Text: Hop Scotch & Sidewalk Chalk Coming Friday.}
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Ooops! I was tired and scattered after a busy day at our Knitty City Pop Up Shop and I forgot to post yesterday's reveal.
So here you go, Christmas Holiday Adventures Day Ten reveal. oooh...aaah... Better late than never, right?
{image description: Greyed out picture of 25 minis and 1 full-size skein of hand-dyed yarn. text "Holiday Adventures Christmas Day Ten". A photo in color of assorted Christmas and candy decor, a greyed out mini. Dissolve transition to the color reveal, bright yellow and white. Orginal greyed out picture, with 10 yarns revealed. Text "Join us tomorrow for another sweet treat!"}
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Finished Object Friday. I couldn't resist whipping up a couple "Sogni d'Oro" Hats for our pop up shop at Knitty City tomorrow. (NYers, we hope to see you there!)
What about you? What have you made this week?
Share your FO's here, please.
{image description: Two hand-knit hats. The larger is teal and olive. The smaller is variegated pastel and purple. Two tiny plush alpacas.}
Name That Yarn Role. Here's some more of that delicious squish that we sent to Knitty City last month. Have you been by to shop their gorgeous selection of Yarn Over New York yarns? Tell us what you bought! And comment here to suggest a caption for this picture.
Name That Yarn Role. Local NYers will want to stop by Knitty City to see their newly enhanced selection of Yarn Over New York yarns. We made this yarn role using just a tiny sample of all the goodies we sent them. Anyone got a caption idea?
Hi! I'm in desperation mode, seeking a skein of Noro Iro, color 109! This yarn was discontinued 10 (!) years ago. I'm making Sally Melville's Einstein Coat as a gift for my daughter, and I'm just about half a skein short. Sigh. If anyone can dive into their stash, and has a skein to sell or trade, I would be forever indebted. Thanks!!!
Have you been enjoying my weekly yarn giveaways? Head over to Underground Crafter to find out more about a silky smooth mercerized cotton yarn from King Cole Yarn & Pattern Supplier, Cottonsmooth DK, including a collection of free and premium crochet and knitting patterns using this yarn. You can also enter for your chance to win a skein along with an ergonomic crochet hook with a handmade polymer clay handle from PJB Boutique and a tape measure from Knitty City.
https://undergroundcrafter.com/2022/08/03/king-cole-cottonsmooth-dk-roundup-and-giveaway/
I reconnected with some leftover yarn from a very sentimental baby blanket I crocheted. I needed 4 more skeins to make another one for a dear friend who is becoming a grandma for the first time. I scoured my local stores and the manufacturer to discover is was discontinued. The Internet only turned up one source which had it in stock. Knitty City. I ordered it and 4 days later it arrived along with an adorable reusable bag. Thanks for A+++ customer service.
Do you carry any local yarns?
A Tour of Knitty City
In front of Knitty City, a tree was yarn-bombed by Community Artist in memory of the legendary founder Pearl Chin, the Craftivist of Upper West Side. Lung Cancer took Ms. Chin’s life in October, 2020, when the yarn shop on W79th Street was closed during the lockdown.
“The Pearl tree is one of the most emotional projects I have ever done. Pearl has been a huge inspiration in my life. She has been my mentor, friend, and this yarnbomb is a tribute to all the lives she touched through her Art, Artistry, and her love for the fiber Arts.” Carmen wrote in her Instagram video showing the making of this exquisite creation.
Ms. Chin’s yarn shop, now managed by her son Zac, was founded in 2006. Before the pandemic, avid knitters and students would cram into the shop to chat up a storm and knit together. Oftentimes, they would knit in solidarity for different causes. With Ms. Chin’s support and guidance, knitters made pink hats with cat ears for participants in the 2017 Women’s March. As a result, 600 protestors had their heads warmly covered in defying pink.
The shop has been reopened since the summer of 2021. In good spirit, everyone happily follows the simple protocol to protect each other in this haven for urban knitters.
To celebrate , I made this reel as a tribute to Pearl Chin, an Asian American, who is deeply missed for her creativity, generosity and leadership.
Our favorite time of year 🧣! Thank you to our Bryant Park Knitting partner Knitty City for helping us with this scarf giveaway every year. Many are hand-knit during our free summer classes with Knitty City, and many are donated. Take one if you’re in need, or pass along to another.
In addition to the scarves that can be found in the park today, hundreds of others are donated to Breaking Ground, Barrier Free Living, and Center for Urban Community Services. Thank you to these local organizations for the great work they do, and thank you to all the people who hand knit and donated their scarves 💚🙏💚.