Suzan Learns To Tango!

Suzan has only been knitting for a short time. I remember teaching her how to knit. She was very excited to learn and wanted to knit gifts for others.

I am so proud of Suzan. She has been challenging herself to knit and learn new things. The latest and greatest thing she learned was the Tango scarf. Way to go Suzan!

If you would like to learn to make this stylish ruffled scarf, please us at info@charlotteyarn.com.

Who said that a scarf has to be boring!

One of our newest knitters came in the shop last month and wanted to make a scarf for her mother. She selected this beautiful scarf pattern out of the book, KNIT PONCHOS WRAPS & SCARVES by Jane Davis. I just love the way the scarf is braided at the ends. Who said scarves are boring?

The yarn she used was Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran which gave it a very soft feel.

Great job!!!

New Beginner Has Taken Off

WOW is all I can say!!! Dianna learned to knit 3 weeks ago and she has done an amazing job. She started on this scarf and it looks great. My first scarf never looked this good. As I think about, my second, third, or fourth scarf didn't either.

Dianna used several novelty yarns, such as eyelash and ribbons to make this fun a festive scarf. Why buy the perfect accessory when you can knit your own.

It doesn't have to be cold outside for Arctic Lace

A few months ago, Linda saw the Fishtrap Hat and Scarf that Natalie was making. The hat and scarf are from the book, Arctic Lace: Knitting Projects and Stories Inspired by Alaska's Native Knitters.Linda liked them so much, she also decided to make them. She used the Jojoland Melody yarn for her project. Linda is now all done!!!!! Doesn't she look cute!


The pictures below show the detail of the hat and scarf pattern. The author of the book, Donna Druchunas, made the pattern to resembles native wooden fish traps.



So for all you lace knitters, check out the book. Druchunas provides eleven lace projects. To view some of the projects in the book, click here. To read a review of the book from Interweave press, click here.

Vogue Scarf Class a Big Hit

Sandy had a class last Wednesday for the scarf on the cover of the Vogue Knitting 25th Anniversary issue. The class was so much fun. Everyone left completing a flower. Shelly is doing her scarf in various greens. Below is a picture of one of her flowers.

Since the class was very popular and many people were unable to take it, we definitely will be offering it again. So stay tuned!!!!

Sandy made a sample of the scarf for the shop. Instead of using the alchemy silk yarns like the pattern used, she opted for the Debbie Bliss Pure Silk and Sirdar Baby Bamboo. She used the Pure Silk for the black and silver flowers and the baby bamboo for the cream. This scarf is perfect for the Holiday season. You can also get creative and do the flowers in different colors like Sandy.

David Saves the Day!

David stopped by today to show us the Harry Potter scarf was making. It looked really good. David learned to knit about 4 weeks ago and is having a blast. It is amazing how quickly he has picked knitting up.

It was great seeing David today. While he was in the shop, he picked up some Cascade 220 to make another scarf for a friend. He also fixed our wireless Internet connection!!!!! I was so happy. Many of you know that we rely on the Internet at the shop to look up yarns and patterns. The wireless Internet connection has been not working for at least a week and no one could figure out why. The cable guy couldn't even fix it. Thank goodness David stopped by and was so nice to look at it. Many times our customers thank us for our help, but in this case, Charlotte Yarn owes a HUGE thanks to a wonderful customer.

Beginner Knitter Takes Off

Annie took Jane's beginner knitting class last month. WOW, does she learn fast!!!! Annie showed us a beautiful cabled scarf that she making. She went from learning to knit and purl, to doing cables. She is going to be such a GREAT knitter. She is making the scarf out of Cascade 220.