News of the Day

Whew!!! What a week. As some of you might know already, my Mom and Dad have been staying with me since July. My Mom has Alzheimer's Disease and my Dad needed to have his hip replaced. Since Mom could not be left alone, they came up here for Dad to have surgery.

Well, he has finally had his hip replaced on Sept 8th. After, 2 (very short) weeks in rehab, he is back in my home with Mom. What a three ring circus!!! I have never seen so many orthopedic devices in my life under one roof!!! Well, hopefully on the road to recovery and home to Florida soon!!!

Because, of all of this, I am behind in work and communications on the blog. I do apologize for that!!

So, here is the news of the day!!!! We have 2 trunk shows currently in the shop.
The first in Norah Gaughan Men. Norah is the design director for Berroco Yarns and has put out quite a few pattern books over the last few years. This book is her first, just for men.

The sweaters are so soft and lush. I have to admit that I have had my eye on the "Beagle" Sweater to make for my son for Christmas. Mind you, my son is 23, and this is the first time he has ever agreed from me to make him a sweater. This is an amazing feat. So, I truly believe the designs in this book are wonderful and youthful!

They are worth the trip to the shop to see and feel the great yarns we have available to knit them up. The show is here until Oct 6th

The Second trunk show is from Universal Yarns which is the Bella Baby Show. We have several garments out of the Bella Baby book for you to see. Unfortunately, Universal has had some printing problems so, the pattern book has not been released. We are taking pre orders for the pattern book while the show is with us. This show is here until Oct 11th.

Here is some exciting news on the customer front:

Berroco sock contest is in its final stages I am happy to announce that Knit Pickings has a customer in the finals! Vanessa Schmidt has the cropped cardigan sweater with capped sleeves in the finals. Vanessa made this beautiful sweater out of Berroco Sock. So, go on the berroco website @ www.berroco.com and vote for Vanessa's Sweater Many Many times. Good Luck Vanessa!!!

Event for this Evening Sept 18th Postponed Until September 25th

I am very sorry to have to postpone this evening Fun Friday Event until next week Sept 25th. My Dad had his hip replaced and is in the hospital. We are having a bit of difficulty today, so, I need to be with him.

I hope to see you all next week.

Sue

Charity Knitting Group

Our charity knitting group started today! We had 6 people come to the first group!! I am so pleased. Each person chose a group they are knitting for. Several of the ladies are knitting blankets for the Project Linus and 2 are knitting helmet liners for Operation Helmet liners for soldiers.

Come join the group!!!