We're officially moving our blog. We have a blog on our website and we have finally figured out most of the ins and outs of it so we will be doing all our posting there. To find us go to www.yarntopiaonline.com and click on the blog button. The most recent post will show up as the "Latest News" and clicking on the "blog" button will take you to a full screen version. I just posted the new spring yarns and a couple of shop models we have in the store now. Go on over and check it out!

In honor of spring our trip to France later this year I named this silk scarf Printemps (springtime in french). It is made with one hank of Debbie Bliss Pure Silk and accented with a new yarn from Louisa Harding called Coquette. I am working on the crochet version this weekend. We are offering the pattern for free with the purchase of the yarn.

Budding New Designer

This scarf, made from Tutu (2 balls knit on size 17 needles), is an RT Original Design. RT is one of Amy's 6 year old twin daughters. Mama Amy is quite proud.

Dragonfly Wings by Karen Edmundson

You, too, can knit this fabulous wrap. Karen is teaching this class on March 22nd from 6:30-8:30 and the pattern will be available for sale as well. This is a very beginner friendly pattern - all knit stitches and Karen will teach the yarn over technique that produces the lace effect. There are many yarns to choose from and once you learn the technique you can make similar scarves or wraps out of the yarn of your choice.

A BIG ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR SHERYL!

She had her first pattern published today. Click here to see it in all of its glory. Y'all send Sheryl some love.

Amy

This is my new, very cool bag. I'm so into the crochet these days that I hate to call it my knitting bag but crochet bag doesn't have the right ring to it. At any rate this is from Namaste and is a reproduction of a 1940's era knitting bag. I LOVE it. I'll have it at the shop every day so if you want to check it out in person come on in.

Speaking of checking out, my personal blog has moved - again - but hopefully for the last time. See what I am up to at www.hipcatdesigns.blogspot.com.

I will be putting more March and all the April classes on the website this week. We are crossing our fingers that the new spring merchandise will start coming in next week. I'll send out an email as new stuff arrives and of course we will post pictures here.

I have received a couple Warm Up America blocks. We will continue to accept them through next week then we'll send them off to W.U.A. to be made into blankets for the homeless and those encountering tragedy and emergencies.

Keep those hooks and needles flying!

Sheryl & Amy

This beautiful sweater, made by Amy's talented mom, is knit from Nautical Cotton from the Modern Classics book.
Here are some new books for you to peruse. The sock book is a compilation of sock patterns from Interweave Knits magazine. The patterns are gorgeous. Naughty Needles is not for the faint of heart - but if you have an adventurous spirit then you will like this fun, irreverent book. No Sheep For You full of wonderful patterns and information for folks with wool issues.

Crocheters - it is all about you. The Lily Chin book has patterns and is a great resource for the serious garment crocheter. If you love fun, up to the minute fashions and accessories then this is the perfect book for you. The Crochet Stitch Bible is not new but it is worth reminding you of how great this book really is.

Just a thought for the new year.

And Yarntopia is here to help!