Ewe Ewe and Milla Mia Trunk Show

Did you miss the Trunk Show last Saturday?  No worries!  We will have the samples at Stash until February 16th!  Stop by to see, feel, and try on the hand knit samples from Ewe Ewe Yarns and Milla Mia Aran.  Be one of the first to see the just released pattern the Pilsner Pullover from Ewe Ewe Yarns!  We've been busy trying on all the Milla Mia samples from the book Finishing Touch to see what we will be making next :)

ewe ewe samples

pilsner pullover

milla mia aran samples

Ewe Ewe Yarns and Milla Mia Trunk Show!

Save the date! For the first Trunk Show of 2015 at Stash!

Saturday, February 7th
10 am - 4 pm

Featuring:

Ewe Ewe Yarns, come see the Rainbows and Unicorns Wrap in person!

Milla Mia Aran weight yarn with patterns from Finishing Touch!

rainbows and unicorns wrap
from ewe ewe yarns

finishing touch featuring 14 patterns
knit in milla mia aran

Oh Baby, Baby Hats!

Supplies: Ewe Ewe Wooly Worsted yarn, 1 skein if making a solid color hat, 1 skein of each color if making striped hats.  US 7 12" circ needle and US 7 DPN's.  Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Size: infant

Abbriviations:
CO - Cast On
PM - place marker
K - Knit
P - Purl
MC - Main color
CC - Contrast color
k2tog - knit two together
sts - stitches

CO 64 sts with MC using circular needle, PM and join for working in the round, being careful not to twist stitches

K2, P2 rib for 5 rows

If knitting solid color: Knit every row with MC for 4" then continue to decrease instructions.

If knitting stripes: K 1 row MC. *K 2 rows CC, K 2 rows MC. Continue from * alternating colors every two rows until hat measures 4". Follow decrease instructions, alternating color every two rows, as follows.  Change to DPN's when sts are too tight for circular needle:

Decreases:
Row 1: *K6, K2tog, repeat to marker
Row 2: Knit
Row 3: *K5, K2tog, repeat to marker
Row 4: Knit
Row 5: *K4, K2tog, repeat to marker
Row 6: knit
Row 7: *K3, K2tog, repeat to marker
Row 8: Knit
Row 9: *K2, K2tog, repeat to marker
Row 10: Knit
Row 11: *K1, K2tog, repeat to marker
Row 12: Knit
Row 13: *K1, K2tog, repeat to marker
Row 14: Knit

K2tog until there are 4 sts left, transfer all sts to one DPN and work I-cord for 4"

Option: Change color for i-cord

Great I-cord tutorial here

Tie I-cord in a knot

Cut yarn and thread onto yarn needle.  Thread yarn through live sts on DPN and fasten off.  Weave in loose ends and block as desired.

Stuff it Stocking KAL with Ewe Ewe Yarns!

Tis the season!  Are stockings on your knit list this year?  Join me at Stash for a knit-along with Ewe Ewe Yarns to make the Stuff It Stocking.  These stockings will look great on your mantle and will make great gifts too!

Ewe Ewe yarns hosting a KAL for the Stuff it Stocking starting December 4th.  It’s a simple pattern using US8 needles and Wooly Worsted yarn. You can make the stocking even if you’ve never knit a sock before.  And the pattern has a few extra techniques for the more experienced knitter.  You will be finished with your stocking well before Christmas.

Stash has great colors to choose from including traditional colors and non–traditional colors.  

This pattern takes one skein each of three colors.  Join us on Fridays (12/5, 12/12, and 12/19) from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, for the KAL where you can get help, offer tips, share your color choices, and knit in good company!  You can also follow the KAL on the Ewe Ewe Blog

Here are the dates and topics for each section for the KAL:

Thursday 12/4: Casting on, knitting in the round, working the hem at the top

Tuesday 12/9: knitting the body of the sock and carrying colors while striping

Thursday 12/11: Making the heel flap, turning the heel, knitting the instep

Tuesday 12/16: Decreasing for the toe and Kitchner Stich.

Thursday 12/18: Hang loop i-cord, finishing and blocking.  Santa’s coming!

Call, email, or stop by Stash to sign up for the free KAL and purchase your supplies!

pictures courtesy of ewe ewe yarns blog

Great Gifts for Last Minute!

sparrow mitts

"Fashionably reach for your wallet or your keys with our Sparrow Mitts. Pretty enough to wear out to tea, these Sparrow Mitts are feminine and functional. The interesting all over cable pattern reminds us of the tracks of a little bird. Combine Sparrow Mitts with the Timberline Hat for a matching set."  Pattern is available for purchase at Stash!

timberline hat

"The Timberline Hat has a wonderful allover cable texture that resembles the lines of evergreen trees growing at the top or our favorite local mountain. Combine the Timberline Hat with the Sparrow Mitts for a matching set."  Pattern and yarn available at Stash!

wearever wrap

The Wearever Wrap by Ewe Ewe yarns is awesome!  You will love crocheting this retro-inspired accessory that will go with any outfit!  Granny squares are super fast to crochet, you may make one for a gift then start one for yourself! Pattern and yarn available to purchase at Stash!

Stuff it Stocking KAL with Ewe Ewe!

Tis the season!  Are stockings on your knit list this year?  Join me at Stash for a knit-along with Ewe Ewe Yarns to make the Stuff It Stocking.  These stockings will look great on your mantle and will make great gifts too!

Ewe Ewe yarns is hosting their first ever KAL for the Stuff it Stocking starting December 3^rd.  It’s a simple pattern using US8 needles and Wooly Worsted yarn. You can make the stocking even if you’ve never knit a sock before.  And the pattern has a few extra techniques for the more experienced knitter.  You will be finished with your stocking well before Christmas.

Stash has great colors to choose from including traditional colors and non–traditional colors.  

This pattern takes one skein each of three colors.  Join us on Tuesdays (12/3, 12/10, & 12/17) from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, for the KAL where you can get help, offer tips, share your color choices, and knit in good company!  You can also follow the KAL on the Ewe Ewe Blog, their Facebook page, Twitter, or KAL Ravelry group.

Here are the dates and topics for each section for the KAL:

Tuesday 12/3: Casting on, knitting in the round, working the hem at the top

Thursday 12/5: knitting the body of the sock and carrying colors while striping

Tuesday 12/10: Making the heel flap, turning the heel, knitting the instep

Thursday 12/12: Decreasing for the toe and Kitchner Stich.

Tuesday 12/17: Hang loop i-cord, finishing and blocking.  Santa’s coming!

Call, email, or stop by Stash to sign up for the free KAL and purchase your supplies!

pictures courtesy of ewe ewe yarns blog