Knitting a Family Denim Tunic

Just thought I'd show you this cute little tunic sweater I knit as a project for our store Knitalong. I work at the Northgate store and since I don't know any kids of this size or age, I knit it as a sample for the store. So, you can come in and see it!

It's from the book Weekend Knitting by Melanie Falick and it's called Family Denim Tunic. The pattern gives you sizes for the whole family, so it's very useful.

I used Red Heart Eco Ways yarn in Indigo, so it would be washable! Eco Ways comes in tons of colors, it's 30% Recycled Polyester & 70% Acrylic and we have it at all our stores. At $3.99 for a 4oz/186yd skein, it's very economical, too!

~ Leah

It's All About the Kids This Week

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This week I found yummy new fabric for kids in our stores including one that everyone will be glad to see!

Let's start with our fabulous new Pure Organics collection from Robert Kaufman. Just when you thought fabric couldn't get any better, now we can offer you solid quilting cottons in 100% Organic Cotton! I picked a few summery shades and some basics to show here. You'll find over 12 different colors at our Northgate and Puyallup stores right now and you can expect them to arrive soon at Everett and Bellevue, too. Deliciously lovely for you, your quilts and espeicially nice for babies and children!

So cute!!! Playdate from Michael Miller Fabrics is whimsical, fun and bright - everything you want when you're sewing for children. Chinese Lanterns, Pixie Sticks and Paper Dolls you can really cut out combine to make a fresh, perky collection of prints ready to stitch into something the kids in your life will treasure! Available at Bellevue, Northgate and Puyallup and arriving soon at Everett.

Our Christmas in July events (do you have your tickets?) are beginning this week and Christmas fabrics have been pouring in the doors. This week's addition is Colorful Christmas Flannel from Alpine Fabrics. Cozy-soft and festive, the fun scattered mitten and kids prints coordinate perfectly with the stripes, flakes and dots we chose. It's a great time to start on that Christmas sewing! Available at Bellevue, Everett, Northgate and Puyallup.

There's still time to sign up for our super inspiring Christmas in July Cafe! You'll get to shop with a 20% discount after viewing a trunk show of models from the latest books and patterns, enjoy treats, make a fun project to take home, learn lots of tips, tricks and techniques from our own Mrs. Chris Claus and take a free gift home with you!

Click on the store names below to read all about it and you can purchase your tickets right online:

Bellevue

Bremerton

Everett

Northgate

Puyallup (Hurry! The Puyallup 'Cafes' are on July 8th & 9th, but there's still room for you!)

~ Annette

Yarn, Beautiful Yarn - New for You!

Panda Superwash Sock from Crystal Palace is my favorite yarn to sock with! Soft, yet durable, it's made of 51% Bamboo, 39% Merino Wool and 10% Nylon. A 186 yard skein is just $7.99 - a terrific bargain for all you sock addicts! Just in - six new colors, shown from left to right above: Rose Musk, Dark Knight, Cocoa Mint, Stained Glass, Chocolates and Night Shades. You'll find these at our Bellevue, Everett, Northgate & Puyallup stores.

The super-soft feel of Eco Duo from Cascade Yarns comes from it's 70% Undyed Baby Alpaca and 30% Undyed Baby Merinao Wool combo. We have five yummy natural color combinations in 197 yard skeins at $12.99 each. This is really a lovely yarn and I know you'll enjoy working with it! Look for Chicory, Cream, Zebra, Storm & Pecan at our Bellevue, Everett, Northgate & Puyallup stores.

It's Summer and your needles need some cotton on them! Ultra Pima from Cascade comes in 11 delightful colors just perfect for Spring/Summer stitching. Whip out your size 6 needles and get ready to enjoy some 100% Pima Cotton fun at $9.99 for a 220 yard skein! Available at our Bellevue, Everett, Northgate & Puyallup stores.

With love from your fellow yarnie ~ Annette