Corks?

Would you believe this trio is a dressed up set of wine corks? Their creative owner had them with her on a recent trip to the Tangled Skein. She shared them with the knitters at the table who all loved them!

Annette's Bulky Mittens

I've made 2 sets of these fantastic mittens and I just can't get enough. I was on a frantic deadline for pair number two and managed to have them ready to wrap in just 4.5 hours!

Ella Rae Kamelsoft (1.5 skeins) and less than 1 skein of Classic Elite Fresco. Merino Wool, Camel and Alpaca - YUMMY!

One pair is Chocolate Kamelsoft with pink Fresco and the other is Black Kamelsoft with grey Fresco. The combinations are endless. Now... what colors to cast on for me?

Holiday Gnomes

You can still knit these up before Christmas.

Socks!

Don't forget that our "Sox Pistols" meets the 2nd Sunday of every month from 2-4 pm at the store. Join us and show off your projects or just sit and knit a while.

Here's a funny video from Interweave Knits showing gorgeous handknit socks!

New Online Patterns...

There are some new winter editions of online magazines that are now up:
Knitty (www.knitty.com)
Twist (www.twistcollective.com)

Do you know of others? Please leave us a comment and we will add them!

Reteat pictures from Sue

I hope you can tell how much fun we had! There's a shot here of Lori when she's knitting so fast her hands are blurry! (click on a picture to see a larger version)

"Thai Die" book opening

We spent the evening at The Locust Street Hotel with author, Monica Ferris. What a delight it was. Approximately 50 people listened to Monica read from her new needlework mystery. We even examined the staircase where a significant death occurs in the novel. Monica helped my son Sam re-enact the scene. He was quite happy to oblige.

Yes, that is a live bunny that is happily sharing its fur with the spinning wheel. I believe her name was Blanche. Lisa from Amboy's "Cottage Cafe" was there with spinning wheel and her famous pie.

We still have a few signed copies available at the shop. I already bought one for my mom.

Shelley Hintz's Potpourri Cookies

The Amsden teens highly recommend these cookies! If Mom brings these home every time she leaves on a retreat then there should be a lot more retreats in her future!

1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 t. salt
1 t. soda
2 1/2 c. oatmeal
[12 oz. chocolate chips]
options: peanut butter, nuts

Bake at 350F for approximately 10 minutes.

Many thanks to Stefanie for sharing her recipe with us!

More retreat photos

Walk Safely

Lori and Nadine were very careful when they ventured out for a walk on the Root River Trail. We didn't see one deer or hunter, but we were ready.

Tangled Skein Retreat 2008

What a great time with friends!

We always start out with "Show and Tell". This can be a project you're proud of, or one that did not turn out quite as you expected.

Sarah inspired us to "think outside the box" with her beautiful Silk Garden scarves.

Tracie's market bag turned out a "little" bigger than intended.

Marguerite's lace work is incredible






and Cecily, although not in attendance, set a theme for the weekend with her project bag. If laughter makes you live longer, we should all be centenarians.

Snowmen from Jill

Hello, I made up these wooly snowmen and they were a blast to embellish.

See the knitting bag in tote? We're off to The Tangled Skein!!!

Jill

Not even Halloween!!

Beth C. sent these photos.

Brings back great memories

Baby Hat

Here's another great baby gift knocked out in just a few hours.

It is Lori's pattern that is available in the store using Debbie Bliss Rialto in pink and brown.

I did the first 10 rows in pink, then switched to brown when I started the purl rows. Part way up the decreases, I switched to the pink again with one row of every other stitch pink and then dropped the brown completely for the rest of the hat. It is all washed now and once it is dry, it will go off to the new baby girl of a co-worker of mine.

Political Gnomes?

I have to admit, I am as sick of the political ads and campaigns as anyone but who can resist this! Marguerite's friend made this for her, the detail is incredible!