these are some of the classes for december

the perfect poncho:check out the look of wonder and excitement on deb w. face…i mean that kind of expression of joy is normally reserved for young children and small dogs…don’t you want to knit this awesome poncho? (seriously we are uber glad that deb w. is back and she kind of knit the samples for december single-handed)

snuggly slippers: these are warm, fuzzy, and perfect for winter. (also knit by deb w….we really were lost without her)

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cheers…..shannon

one: a couple of weeks ago when i was forced privileged to attend the k-state/ou game, my trusty GoKnit pouch kept my knitting free from stadium gunk. though i have learned that should i find myself in that situation again i will be sure to pack knitting on circular needles..perhaps socks. anywho..if you notice in the photo my poor brother, bug, is well and truly squished. i poked him with my needles more than once and a least some of those times were on accident.

Two: when i got up before the sun to vote this morning you helped me to confuse the old people (she a radical young person with PINK hair, but she is knitting…i don’t know whether to shake my fist or pat her back) really the expressions this morning almost made me glad i wasn’t in bed. AND i was productive. i gained three inches while i stood in line. also, side note, you can use a collapsible pen as a cable needle if you are desperate.

my GoKnit pouch brings me joy….you should get one…then you could have joy too.

join us for twisted stitches tonight, where we promise a complete “political free” zone. no politics will be discussed..none…seriously.

p.s. i’m sitting here looking at jean ramsey…she’s baaaaccck! get excited people.

let me share with you my favorite story from hop weekend…there happened to be a yarnado that was created out of a skein of ribbon yarn. instead of just untangling the mess and moving on with our day, jody and i decided it would be far more fun to make a race out of it. she took one end and i took the other and we tried to see who could end up with the biggest ball once we reached the center…..there was some yelling, and taunting, and….well….jody won. but just wait until next time…i will have my revenge.

share with us your best story from the yarn hop…if they are good and obnoxious we’ll post them on the blog!

oh…im also taking a poll…cause i can do that…..do you think coral is more pinkish or more orangeish? (debbie thinks i’m color blind, and i’m taking it kind of personally….wouldn’t you?)

cheers….shannon

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cheers….shannon

cindy the overachiever finally finished her sweater…it took for freaking ever to get this photo.

the miller residence modeled the big grasshopper hat…it also took forever for this photo…she kept giggling and blurring everything.

now here are pretty pictures of the trunk show we have from deep south fibers

plus more pretty pictures of the store!

these are the women responsible for the store transformations….i find its best to stand back and attempt to stay out of the chaos when this is happening, but let me tell you the spectacle is better the anything on reality tv. cheers…shannon

jody sends hello to cyberspace from yarn. since our shannon (the awesome) is gainfully employed cranking out the newsletter (and desperately trying to ignore the 8 million distractions in the shop) the blog business has fallen to my shoulders. the good news is this is a temporary situation (that’s what she thinks…i plan on making you all write a blog entry muhahahahaha) the subject today friends, is knitting-i know big surprise. my newest project is a scarf, knit with the shop’s beautiful amazing new jacos 100% bulky yarn. our karen, wise in the ways of all things pattern related, helped reveal it is a double moss stich that is being knitted into this newest project of mine. (and a big thankyou to karen who keeps us all from looking like idiots)

so here is a picture to peak your interest. the variegated colors are beautiful. i am having a lot of fun with it so far. not very difficult, yet interseting enough so you won’t fall asleep on your needles. (i want major points for having never done that)

ciao–jody (cheers…shannon)

now without further delay…here are pictures!

isn’t that a good lookin’ grasshopper?

cindy the overachiever felt the need to fluff the pom pom…

this a picture of the early group…that’s tate hanging out with andrea.

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seriously i think this should be a regular look…doesn’t he look more cozy this way?

crazy aunt mary looks beautiful in andrea’s beret..doesn’t she? let me share with you my favorite moment of the night…mary has left the group to go to the parking lot to fetch a jacket for heather. she is gone for a couple minutes, then we hear “SHANNON!?!” *echo* so i reply “AUNT MARY?!” “SHANNON HOW DO I GET OUT OF HERE?”*echo* “I DON’T KNOW..WHERE ARE YOU?” “BY THE RIVER” *echo* “WHY THE HELL ARE YOU BY COW CREEK?!” ….i went and got her.

no martinis in the park

this is a better picture of the whole group…jan and jody are riding the grasshopper….

ah cindy…she almost looks cheery and sweet in the photo doesn’t she? you would never guess that she spent most of the night yelling at me….(but you probably would guess that i totally deserved it)

sarah and susan knitting diligently despite the chill

we can even teach knitting in the dark…jane has lighted knitting needles.

the smart people sat under a street light…notice how i am not in the picture.

in the end a good time was had by all. i drove by the grasshopper this morning..he looked cold.

first and foremost LOOK AT THIS CUTE BABY!

our very own gail barnes sent us this photo of a sweater she knitted. thanks gail! (see i could be thanking you too–all you need to do is e-mail me photos..hint hint)

now i will give you a cavalcade of unfinished scarves that comprises my knitting life at the moment.

this is that chunky cabled scarf that we are offering in november. you should sign up for the class.

here is the class i’m teaching now…i’m hoping to finish my scarf before my students finish theirs. (my students are janet r. and june g…. i’m totally screwed)

and this is the poor scarf that i taught last month…just sitting there…patiently waiting for me to finish it…maybe i’ll send it to chlc.

see? isn’t sharing fun?! feed me photos! …cheers, shannon

we have sneek peek pictures of our november classes…actual pictures of the projects we will be offering. it’s astounding that we could manage to get our act this together (don’t hold your breath for december..this could must be a fluke)

drum roll please…….

a super chunky cabled scarf that knits fast!

a lunch-box class designed to keep your mitts warm this winter

an elegant and simple vest pattern perfect for fall

and the cutest snow man sweater for kids that you have ever seen…

p.s. the third thursday event starts at 5 pm!

 cheers–shannon