What a treat it was to have Sabrina Gschwandtner in the store. It was fascinating to learn about the process involved in making her book KnitKnit: Profiles and Projects from Knitting’s New Wave. How the supposedly straightforward concept of each person interviewed identifying themselves as artist, craftsman, designer or knitter, speaks volumes of how dynamic knitting is today. Sabrina deftly captures and explores this tension. If you haven’t already picked up a copy, do.

What is even better than giving or receiving a copy of Son of a Stitch and Bitch signed by Debbie Stoller? Is it knowing that our very own Kurt Fausset has a pattern on page 62? I think so.

If you weren’t in the store on Saturday, here’s what you missed:

Come on in and pick up your copy today!

Right after Thanksgiving, Dave and Terri Gentszch of Ozark Handspun came for a visit. They brought a bushel of new colors and some fabulous samples. Allison is wearing a shawl that you have to see to believe. Come down to the store to see all the beautiful, mohairy bounty!

While Allison was in Uruguay, she also stopped by that grand dame of South American yarn, Manos del Uruguay. While she didn’t tour the facilities, she did stop into the store and picked up some lovely woven and knitted pieces. They are available at the store, to both oogle and buy.