Fall into Knitting
Finally Fall is just around the corner. We can tell by all the new yarns that arrive on our doorstep almost everyday. It means that everything in the store gets moved around and shuffled to new places to make room for the new stuff. One of the favorites is a yarn called Taos from Tahki Stacy Charles. This is a multi-colored yarn that is soft and warm with a good amount of loft.
Of course the sweater that Tahki designed for it is really fun to knit and great to wear. It is flattering on every body type; we know since everyone is trying it on and looking great in it.
This is always a very busy time of year. Not only are we putting yarn on the shelves, filing new patterns and books and cleaning as much as possible, we are also knitting new models as fast as we possibly can. Sometimes these new models are small: look for the ski helmet knit in Bel Air (very chic), the modular mittens in Wooly Stripes (mind boggling), and our original Rapunzel Hat (scarf and hat in one).
Shawls in every fiber are this seasons must have accessory. Check out the window at Eileen Fisher and then come choose your favorite color in your favorite yarn and create the perfect shawl for your new coat. Have you seen the 3 button shawls out there? We have lots of patterns for them and several already made in the store. This is your chance to try one on and experiment with all its different possibilities.
There are some new faces at Northampton Wools this year. We have sadly had to say goodbye to Robin Gunn. She has moved on to a teaching job in the Easthampton public schools and we wish her all the best. All I can say is that she better keep knitting!
Catherine Harper is working in NohoToo on Tues and Wed morning. Harper has years of knitting experience and is ready to help with any knitting problem you may have. She will also be able to help you decide which of the cutest baby projects to do next. Check out the changes that we have made a t Noho Too and plan the baby knitting that needs to be done now.
Maryann Clark has been working in the store all summer. Now she will be here on Tuesdays. Maryann must have the world’s most organised knitting stash, ask her about it when you visit the store.
Natalie Bell returns to work on Mon and Wed afternoons. She spent her junior summer in France and has one year left at Smith. When she graduates she may open a yarn store with her mother in their home state of Indiana.
I’m happy to welcome these knitters into the Northampton Wools family and I hope you find them as helpful and friendly as the staff at NoHo Wools has always been.
Don’t forget to check out the class and workshop schedule and to sign up soon for the class you want.
See you in the yarn bins, Linda