New, New, New…

February 4th, 2010 .

It may seem like most of our posts are about new yarn these days, but we can’t help it! All the new things coming through our doors are too lovely to keep to ourselves (plus, keeping them to ourselves would be at least a little bit counterproductive). We’re busy stocking up for the Superbowl Sale this Sunday, so there have been a few particular treats of late.

Malabrigo Twist is a heavy worsted/bulky weight merino from the makers of the terrific Malabrigo Worsted that is the 2nd most popular yarn on Ravelry. Unlike Malabrigo Worsted, Malabrigo Twist is plied, lending extra stability and consistency to the fantastic merino softness. We have four colors in stock with plenty for sweaters in each, though this may not last until Sunday!

Next, we have Berroco Pure Merino.

This stuff is a real treat, and definitely worth looking at on Sunday. It goes without saying that Pure Merino is deliciously soft, but it’s also one of the rare yarns with enough loft and sheen that even dark colors will have excellent stitch definition. So we splurged and got some to-die-for darks, in addition to some autumnal mid-range hues.

Last, but certainly not least: Have you ever loved a yarn so much that you wanted to have one in each color? Apparently, we do:

We just got in the mail a bag of all 20 colors of Crystal Palace Mini Mochi. (Two colors not shown: a light grey to light brown color, and a pastel mix.) This is a superwash, fingering-weight, gradually self-striping yarn useful for socks, shawls, or light sweaters. The single ply makes it extremely soft and light, but it’s durable enough to walk on in a pair of socks. Combine a colorway with a solid (Louet Gems, perhaps?) for a glorious slow-fading fair isle.

Phew! We’ll see you soon.

Good Things are Coming…

January 25th, 2010 .

Sheep & Wool is coming, and the first prognostications are at our door.

On Saturday, we received a shipment of FatCatKnits wonderful rovings. With no fewer than ten colors in five different fibers, there’s enough of each to do a significant amount of spinning. A couple of us have our eyes on the Merino/Bamboo 50/50 blend, so come scoop one up while they’re hot!

How DO you pronounce that brand?

January 23rd, 2010 .

We’ve brought a brand new yarn into the shop. It’s called “Araucanía.” Do YOU know how to pronounce it? Jared & Rebecca go for the literal Spanish (ah-raow-kah-KNEE-ah), while Coleen has settled on a more Americanized (aw-ruh-CANE-yuh). The latter may become the consensus, as it at least has one less syllable.

We have several colors of the “Ranco Multi” sock. Which is your favorite?

No less glorious is Araucanía’s “Nature Wool”; we have several of the semi-solids and one multi to pick from. As of today, there’s plenty for a sweater in any color, though many of these shades would look glorious together in a colorwork number. Pay a visit and pick some for your very own.

January 7th, 2010 .

Happy new year from us here at Cloverhill! We hope you all had excellent and merry celebrations, and that you’ve finished your Christmas projects and are ready to knit something for yourself.

One of our favorite local dyers stopped by today to replenish our stock of Wullenstudio Sock. Since I (Rebecca) compulsively arrange yarn into rainbows, it is coordinated and ready for your picking pleasure.

Sheila dyes her yarns by hand, and most of the 75% superwash merino/25% nylon skeins in our possession are semi-solids. They are perfect for a lace scarf, or a pair of socks in a fancy pattern that would get lost in a sock yarn of more varied hue. It’s incredibly soft to work with, though you might not be able to tell, what with how tightly the 450 yards are twisted down into a compact little skein.

See that dark green in the lower left corner? That’s a new color, called “Bungle in the Jungle.” It’s a dark sort of foresty green with lighter, yellowish flecks. You should come and buy it before I do. See you soon!

Happy Holidays!

December 24th, 2009 .

We hope you all have blessed holiday celebrations with loved ones. Here are our holiday hours:

Christmas Eve (Thurs., Dec. 24th): 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Christmas Day (Fri., Dec. 25th): Closed

Sat., Dec. 26th - Wed., Dec. 30th: Regular hours

New Year’s Eve (Thurs., Dec. 31st): 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

New Year’s Day (Fri., Jan. 1st): Closed

Congratulations to Risha!

December 20th, 2009 .

Risha had a beautiful baby girl yesterday! Mom and baby are doing well and enjoying looking at the pretty snow.
Congrats Risha! I can’t wait to meet her.
Jolene

Yarn of the Month: Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride!

December 3rd, 2009 .
Lamb's Pride worsted and bulky weights

Lamb's Pride worsted and bulky weights

We have just received a huge shipment of Brown Sheep’s classic yarn, Lamb’s Pride in both worsted and bulky weights.  The nicely stocked display inspired us to encourage you all to check out this great yarn by making it the yarn of the month! This means you will get 10% off your purchase of instock Lamb’s Pride yarn and we will also donate money to American Heart Association based on the sales of this yarn.

Ravelry tells me that Lamb’s Pride Worsted is the 9th most popular yarn among Ravelers!  No surprise as this 85% Wool, 15% Mohair single ply worsted weight yarn is infinitely useful and has proven itself durable and beautiful, both.

Use Lamb’s Pride for any project (any kind of project, really!) for which you want beautiful color, stitch definition, softness, and strength.

Try Lamb’s Pride for warm sweaters for the family ~ Wonderful Wallaby is a classic sweater for a huge range of sizes which is perfect for Lamb’s Pride.

DragonFly - Dragon Sock is in stock!

November 23rd, 2009 .

Come and see. I hope to post pictures on Tues of the colors so you can see how fabulous they really are! Kate did an awesome job with this batch of yarn and I am really happy.
See you at the shop! Remember we are closed on Thurs, Thanksgiving so we can all spend time with our families and of course work on our fiber arts. :)
Jolene

Holiday Knitting

November 17th, 2009 .

Do you realize that Thanksgiving is NEXT week??  I am trying to be good this year, and I started my holiday knitting in October.  This is quite an accomplishment for me, as I am the Queen of the Procrastinators.  There have been many a Christmas where I’ve handed a gift recipient a half knitted present with promises to finish it “soon”.    This year, I am really hoping to get this sweater done before the big day.

Nantucket Jacket

Nantucket Jacket

This is the Nantucket Jacket from Interweave Knits Winter 2006.  I’ve wanted to make it for three years now!  I’m using Berroco’s Ultra Alpaca which is just luscious!  I’m really happy with how it is knitting up.  Just two more inches and I can start shaping for the sleeves!

Have you started your holiday knitting yet?  What are you working on?  There’s still time!  Even if you aren’t ready to commit to making your favorite lucky person an entire sweater, there are plenty of small things you could make in time for the holidays.  The Ultra Alpaca would make a fantastic hat or scarf - soft and yummy.

Stop by the shop and we’ll be happy to help you find the perfect gift.  And while you are here, feel free to check on my progress!  It will be good incentive for me to keep knitting….

November 15th, 2009 .

Happy Birthday Jolene!!

We would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to our favorite yarn shop owner, Jolene!

Stop by the shop and wish her all the best!