Allison, Author at Plymouth Yarn Magazine | Your One Stop Yarn Blog

An Oldie But Goody!

Posted by Allison | May 21, 2013 | Design/Patterns | 1

How about a quick & easy afghan that is wash & dry, and just downright beautiful? I hope you like it. Feather & Fan Mega Afghan Encore Mega Afghan PDF Download Measurements: Approx 40” x 55” Materials: 12 Balls Encore Mega, size 17 (or 19 if you are a tight knitter) 32″ circular needles Pattern repeat is a multiple of 18 (i.e. 36, 54, 72, etc.), plus 4 stitches for border. Cast on 94 sts. Rows 1-6: K 92, then work border as follows: bring yarn to the front as if to purl (YF), then slip last 2...

Summer’s coming! Summer’s coming!

Posted by Allison | May 2, 2013 | Design/Patterns | 5

Written by Cia Abbott Bullemer on 5/2/13 Let’s knit something that we can work up quickly. And in the end have a nice accessory that can be worn on a nice summer evening, or carried along for that blasting air conditioning indoors. And then lo and behold you will find it is your “go-to” accessory for all seasons. I know this for a fact because I made one of these about 2 years ago with Kudo. And I seriously wear it all year long. Even if the reasoning is to just spruce up your color for the day, or...

Cleo Winner!

Posted by Allison | Apr 22, 2013 | Shops & Happenings | 0

We are pleased to announce the winner of our Creative Knitting Cleo Giveaway! Lucky knitter, Anita J. of Pennsylvania, took the prize. Anita’s favorite shop is Butler’s Country Knit Shop ! Anita had such wonderful things to say about her favorite shop that I wanted to share a bit of it with you. “Marge is a wonderful person and friend, and it’s always a pleasure to visit her shop at the corner at Knit & Purl! Marge is always helpful whenever any of her customers have knitting woes! And holds special events such as “knit in public day” at the shop. Often,her husband, Don, is minding the shop and is equally knowledgeable about the stock on hand.” Thank you so much for all your wonderful comments. Your LYS owners should be proud that you think so highly of them. If you can’t find a shop in your area, check out our website and try the find a shop feature today! Next up- we will be having a Thank You giveaway to celebrate reaching 10,000 fans on facebook. Stay tuned for details!...

Ellensburg, WA-There’s a New Shop In Town!

Posted by Allison | Apr 12, 2013 | Shops & Happenings | 0

Our Northwest region sales representative, Bonnie, was kind enough to pass along some information on a new Plymouth Yarn retailer in Ellensburg, WA. Yarn Folk celebrated their grand opening during a “Girls Night Out” event held locally on April 11th and as of today, are officially open for business! You can check out their website and facebook page too! Take a sneak peak at the shop in the pictures...

Comment to Win! Creative Knitting Cleo Giveaway!

Posted by Allison | Apr 8, 2013 | Design/Patterns | 560

I’m sure you have seen the Cleo Carefree Cover Up from the Spring 2013 edition of Creative Knitting Magazine. How would you like to win everything you need to make it? We have one prize that includes 10 skeins of Cleo in color 102, Starfish, needles, copy of the pattern and one issue of Creative Knitting Spring 2013. **Please note that you will receive the color the pattern used. Any other photos of Cleo are for reference only. To Enter: Comment on this blog entry between 4/8/13 and 4/19/13. Tell us your first name with last initial,...