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Baby Girls

Baby Girls

Posted by | Sep 17, 2013 | | 0

Post by Cia Abbott Bullemer Now that we have had a few nights in the 50’s, it makes me stop and think about all 4 of my baby girls (granddaughters) and their need for warmth and Nonnie lovin’! (This little one isn’t mine, but feels similar when I get to hold her!). A few years ago, (actually probably 10!) I took a class from Nicky Epstein in Encinitas CA at Common Threads.  She was teaching edgings from her Knitting Over the Edge book.  Well, the simplicity and the brilliance of the corkscrew tassel has followed me thru the years....

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Transitions

Transitions

Posted by | Aug 16, 2013 | | 0

It’s no secret- I love wool. I adore it all year round- when it is 90 degrees outside I sit in the air conditioning and knit knit knit! Nothing compares to the bounce and body you get from wool- whether knitting stockinette stitch, fairisle, and (a personal favorite of mine) cables. Wearing wool, however, makes me super itchy. I have been blessed (ha…) with super sensitive skin. I can’t wear many wools next to my skin because of this. I was so excited when I discovered that the Grignasco line had a beautiful yarn with cotton and wool– Springfield...

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Vote in Our KAL Poll on Ravelry

Vote in Our KAL Poll on Ravelry

Posted by | Jul 26, 2013 | | 0

Don’t forget to vote in our Knit A Long post on Ravelry.  Join the Plymouth Yarn Group today, cast your vote.  We will be getting started in August and you’ll get all the details then.  I will share one secret….there will be prizes...

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Pitti Filati 2013 Fashion Trends

Pitti Filati 2013 Fashion Trends

Posted by | Jul 23, 2013 | | 0

During the week of July 4th, Plymouth Yarn’s Marketing Manager, Christine and Design Director, Cia traveled to Florence, Italy for the Pitti Filati trade show. This event is “the main international event for the knitting yarn industry, a research lab and an observatory on global lifestyle trends.” They met with some of our current suppliers, visited some new ones and toured halls full of gorgeous designs.  Our team is working hard to bring these new products to yarn shop shelves in the upcoming seasons.          ...

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Gnome doubt about it….

Gnome doubt about it….

Posted by | Jul 22, 2013 | | 0

This adorable little guy ended up in my office today and made my day! I think he’s just the sweetest thing and wanted to share him with you! Everything but his beard was created with Galway, 100% wool from Peru, and felted. The Gnome was created by Swedish designer Britt-Marie Brehmer and word on the street is that she makes all sorts of these little cuties.  I hope to be seeing more of them...

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