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Summer is here with it's usual high heat in Virginia!  My knitting changes like the seasons, from 100% animal fiber to the coolness of linens and cottons.  I decided that this summer, I would try to challenge myself by trying new construction techniques.  And, to finally try Sea Isle Cotton (50% organic pima cotton/50% fine merino) yarn that we have carried for awhile that I've really wanted to knit. The pattern I chose is the Thea Top by Susanne Müller (available in-store or on Ravelry).  I am enjoying learning the technique of casting on the back, knitting a portion, then...

  It's that time of year again!  The holiday sock yarns have arrived and of course West Yorkshire Spinners has brought holiday cheer with this year's color, Yuletide!  Free with yarn purchase is Winwick Mum's latest pattern, Noëlle.  Yuletide is the 8th holiday colorway produced by WYS.  If you are new to sock knitting, check out the previous years' colorways on our shop website at Signature Sparkle and Signature 4 Ply Xmas.  These yarns make wonderful gifts.