Cool New Tools

Bryson Distributing recently added some new tools, and I had the (amazingly) good sense to order some.  The Gauge-O-Knit is a ruler that automatically indicates your gauge - no figuring it out, no multiplying, nada,  For those of us who have experienced mathphobia, this is a godsend.

But wait!  That's not all!  There is also the Calc-O-Knit, for when you want to use yarn of a different gauge than the pattern calls for, or use a different needle size.  This gadget tells you exactly what you need to cast on, based on your gauge (determined with the above gadget).  You can change a pattern you like to fit you, easily and without errors.

Purls of wisdom: The value of an idea lies in putting it to use.

FINALLY!

The Principles of Knitting, 2nd edition, has arrived!  The first edition of this book has sold on eBay for years at a range of $150 to $400 - the new edition is a steal at only $45.  I have 3 copies on hand, but can get more, if needed.

Also new - One + One, by Iris Schreier of Artyarns fame.  This book is filled with small projects that take only two skeins of Artyarns.  Iris's designs, as usual, are stunning.

For the crocheters - The Happy Hooker is also in!  I am told by some of my crocheters that this is an excellent reference book (I don't crochet, so I cannot offer an opinion).

I am pleased to say I have also received more copies of One Skein Wonders and Sock Yarn One Skein Wonders.  These two books are very useful, especially when you have one skein left from a project and cannot face making another scarf.

Happy Thursday!

Purls of wisdom: you can't lead anyone else further than you have gone yourself.

River Park Day!

Tomorrow is River Park Day!  We will have the "Ping Pong Ball Discounts" - after your order is totaled you draw a ping pong ball with the discount you receive written on it.  Discounts range from 5% to 30%!  (You may not add to your purchase after drawing - additional purchases require a separate drawing.  Already discounted items are not included in the ping pong ball discount.)

ALSO - we have some great door prizes this year!  Door prizes will be drawn at 11 AM, noon, 1 and 2 PM.  We have tickets for the Firefighters' Blues Fest on 28 July 2012 - two for couples and one for a family - and one ticket to Stitches Midwest 2012!

Purls of wisdom: some days it doesn't pay to chew through the leather restraints.

Don't miss out!

On the HPKY trunk show!  Today from 5 - 8 and tomorrow from 9 - 2!  Kits & yarns for knitters & weavers, and fiber for spinners!  Freshly baked snickerdoodles, too!

TODAY ONLY

TODAY ONLY!!!!  25% off ALL yarns, patterns, and books!  Does not apply to already discounted items, spinning wheels, or needles.

Reminder

This Friday night from 5 - 8 and Saturday from 9 - 2 is the HPKY Trunk show!  There will be lots of wonderful yarns and kits, including kits for weavers and fiber for spinners!  Refreshments will also be served!

Purls of wisdom: illegitimati non carborundum.

Me again....

Greetings, knitterati!  This week I have received both MadelineTosh Sport and Pagewood Chugiak (sock yarn).  The colors of both are delicious, as usual, and they are selling like hotcakes, so if you want some I urge you not to dawdle.

I also got in more of Pagewood's Melange, a collection of fibers and fabric scraps for spinning and other fiber art activities.  This stuff is like a new box of crayons - I just want to play with it in a corner until my tuna sandwich is ready.

Last week I got some new, mostly one-of-a-kind dichroic glass buttons.  These buttons are the perfect finishing touch for a special knitted article, be it a sweater, wrap or even a hat.

I seem to have hit a plateau in the healing process, which by all accounts is normal.  I am trying to strike a balance between using my arm enough to get it working 100% again, and trying not to overdo it.  Sometimes I lose my balance.  Typical, I must say.

On days when the weather is like today I ache from my neck to my fingers, like an abscessed tooth.  I hope I'm not going to end up with a large barometer on the left side of my body for the rest of my life.  I can imagine my husband poking my shoulder on Tuesday to see what the weather will be like on Wednesday....


Purls of wisdom: an investment in knowledge pays the best interest.