What a LOVELY Day!
“I am thankful for the mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends."
Dear One,
If you were able to join us for any part of Malabrigo Day on Saturday, you know how much fun it was. For me, the day managed to be the perfect balance between busy and conversational. I loved meeting new people as well as catching up with old friends. It was energizing to watch people's responses as they were introduced to new yarns and samples. Just an all around lovely day.
And this week---a week during which the shop is pleasantly busy, simply because it is October in Minnesota---feels a bit like those sweet days right after Christmas. Days that I love because the big event is over, the crew is contentedly reading their new books and assembling their new puzzles, and I get to step back and appreciate how beautiful everything is.
Speaking of beautiful...if you weren't able to visit the shop last weekend, let me introduce you to the just-introduced Malabrigo yarn, Brisa. Isn't she fabulous? Brisa is a clever blend of 60% merino, 30% cupro (a bi-product of cotton production), and 10% silk in a Sport/DK weight. It seems perfect for anything that might sit next to a person's skin---like a wrap, a scarf, or a light sweater...because it feels so darned good.
I'm especially taken with My Breezy Little Scarf by Lisa Hannes. The designer suggests Malabrigo Brisa as one of her preferred yarns and the photo above shows a sample knit in Brisa. I love that she's achieved both graceful drape and great stitch definition in a truly useful accessory. Can't you see yourself wearing this to about a zillion things this fall?
If you're in the mood for crochet, check out the Snowflakes Scarf by Joan Hughes. I know it's written for Fingering weight yarn, but I think this yarn is sleek enough to carry it off beautifully. And this pattern is a keeper for any elegant Sport or Fingering you may have in your stash.
Thanks for being part of the guest list---whether you came in person or checked things out online. We love hearing about what you're working on and how your life is going. Stay in touch---even after the party.
Warmly,
Gaby
Upcoming Events
Yarnology's Sweet 16 Birthday Party: Saturday, Nov. 21st.
Yarnology Midsummer Retreat 2027: July 16-18. (sold out, email us to get us put on the waitlist.)
On-Going Opportunities:
- Nov. 14th 10am-12pm (2nd Saturday)
- January-May (typically the 3rd Saturday)
Beginning Crochet Class -- usually once per month on a Thursday afternoon
Beginning Knit Class -- usually once per month on a Thursday afternoon
