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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Urban Knitting Studio - San Francisco, CA
Ahhh... Urban Knitting Studio.
This, by far, was my FAVORITE of the three shops I saw today.
This shop is everything I love.
Sleek, Modern, Minimalist.
It's like going to your uber-cool friend's loft-house to knit and drink martinis.
It's hard to see from this pic but, below, on the wall inside, is a "Wall of Manos" (Manos del Uruguay)...
And it's GORGEOUS!
This, by far, was my FAVORITE of the three shops I saw today.
This shop is everything I love.
Sleek, Modern, Minimalist.
It's like going to your uber-cool friend's loft-house to knit and drink martinis.
It's hard to see from this pic but, below, on the wall inside, is a "Wall of Manos" (Manos del Uruguay)...
And it's GORGEOUS!
This owner was soooo nice and helpful.
Not to mention incredibly chic and urban-stylish.
Very few can make black skinnies and a black v-neck fitted sweater look so hip and stylish.
Anyway, I asked her my question that I ask everyone "Do you have Twinkle?"
And she did!!!
Ahem... but only 3 skeins.
But that's good!
She went on to tell me all about how hard it's been for her to get the Twinkle.
She also showed me the Twinkle sample yarn booklet and had me compare it to the Cascade Magnum to see that the Magnum's a good substitute (and much easier to find!).
I feel like I learned a lot from her about seeing color in the sunlight and about yarn that's loosely woven.
I wouldn't say her yarn was expensive. I think one skein of Twinkle was about $22.00 bucks, which I think is about what I paid at the cute Strands and Stitches in Laguna (the only other store I've found that had it - and she also only had a few skeins of only one color). Fairly average priced, if you ask me!
And she has quite a large selection of a lot of different types of yarn. The entire store walls are filled with beautiful yarns.
I really enjoyed this shop and am bummed I'm not closer as I'd love to take a class of hers.
While I was in there, she was helping someone with something. I couldn't quite tell what it was but I could see it looked intricate and beautiful.
Check out her blog, too!
She's got some fun stuff on there and I'll be checking out regularly!
Not to mention incredibly chic and urban-stylish.
Very few can make black skinnies and a black v-neck fitted sweater look so hip and stylish.
Anyway, I asked her my question that I ask everyone "Do you have Twinkle?"
And she did!!!
Ahem... but only 3 skeins.
But that's good!
She went on to tell me all about how hard it's been for her to get the Twinkle.
She also showed me the Twinkle sample yarn booklet and had me compare it to the Cascade Magnum to see that the Magnum's a good substitute (and much easier to find!).
I feel like I learned a lot from her about seeing color in the sunlight and about yarn that's loosely woven.
I wouldn't say her yarn was expensive. I think one skein of Twinkle was about $22.00 bucks, which I think is about what I paid at the cute Strands and Stitches in Laguna (the only other store I've found that had it - and she also only had a few skeins of only one color). Fairly average priced, if you ask me!
And she has quite a large selection of a lot of different types of yarn. The entire store walls are filled with beautiful yarns.
I really enjoyed this shop and am bummed I'm not closer as I'd love to take a class of hers.
While I was in there, she was helping someone with something. I couldn't quite tell what it was but I could see it looked intricate and beautiful.
Check out her blog, too!
She's got some fun stuff on there and I'll be checking out regularly!
OH!
I was so excited about this one I forgot to mention...
This one's in the Hayes Valley 'hood which, according to her site, is one of the few remaining 'hoods in SF that supports small business.
Which is probably another reason I felt so good in this shop... as we support small business too! :)
This one's off Fell and Gouge in a cute little area.
Greenwich Yarn - San Francisco, CA
Bummer!!!
It was closed!
It was closed!
Oh well... (but good for them!).
This cute little shop is in the Cow Hollow/Marina area, off Greenwich and Webster.
This cute little shop is in the Cow Hollow/Marina area, off Greenwich and Webster.
It's just as cute inside as it is outside.
This looks like you are going to a friend's house to knit!
It's quaint and charming.
Cute hats line the front of the store window.
This looks like you are going to a friend's house to knit!
It's quaint and charming.
Cute hats line the front of the store window.
I'll definitely have to come back to this one (and not on a Wed.)
;-)
;-)
Live! from San Francisco, CA
Am up in fabulous San Francisco as hubby had to come up for work...
And I had to come up and join him. (To make sure he's ok...)
;-)
Those who know me well know that S.F. is my ALL TIME favorite city in the whole wide world.
Now... I've been to my fair share of cities (NY, Chicago, London, Paris, Florence) and San Francisco continues to be my favorite.
I love it and can't get enough of it!
For me, it feels like home. I am most comfy in this beautiful city.
It's easy to navigate, either by walking or by bus (the #22 up & down Fillmore has the killer view closer to Lombard).
There's great food everywhere (North Beach, Chinatown, etc).
Cute shops and classic architecture.
This time, I decided to do a knitting shop tour of the city.
I found these shops per Yelp.
First up: Atelier Yarns off Divisadero and California, in the Pacific Heights 'hood.
This shop is small inside but it has a ton of yarn and books!
The owner is very kind and she took time to answer my questions.
And I had to come up and join him. (To make sure he's ok...)
;-)
Those who know me well know that S.F. is my ALL TIME favorite city in the whole wide world.
Now... I've been to my fair share of cities (NY, Chicago, London, Paris, Florence) and San Francisco continues to be my favorite.
I love it and can't get enough of it!
For me, it feels like home. I am most comfy in this beautiful city.
It's easy to navigate, either by walking or by bus (the #22 up & down Fillmore has the killer view closer to Lombard).
There's great food everywhere (North Beach, Chinatown, etc).
Cute shops and classic architecture.
This time, I decided to do a knitting shop tour of the city.
I found these shops per Yelp.
First up: Atelier Yarns off Divisadero and California, in the Pacific Heights 'hood.
This shop is small inside but it has a ton of yarn and books!The owner is very kind and she took time to answer my questions.
My first question, always, is "Do you have any Twinkle yarn?"
As usual, the answer is "no" but the owner of this shop took time to show me some alternatives and she suggested the Cascade Magnum Yarn.
She had a sample sweater knit in this Cascade Magnum yarn and it was beautiful!
So thick & chunky! :)
I was impressed with her use of space in her small shop and more impressed that, when you first enter, the yarn is in order, along the walls, by smallest/lightest to thickest & chunkiest.
Also great is that on the front of each bin for yarn, she has a little tag with:
Easy to see & then you don't have to ask.
I was also impressed with her pattern section. She has a whole wall in the back with pattern books and small booklets.
Quite a bit from Debbie Bliss and Louisa Harding.
I enjoyed this shop and would definitely go there for a knitting class!
As usual, the answer is "no" but the owner of this shop took time to show me some alternatives and she suggested the Cascade Magnum Yarn.
She had a sample sweater knit in this Cascade Magnum yarn and it was beautiful!
So thick & chunky! :)
I was impressed with her use of space in her small shop and more impressed that, when you first enter, the yarn is in order, along the walls, by smallest/lightest to thickest & chunkiest.Also great is that on the front of each bin for yarn, she has a little tag with:
- Brand Name
- Price
- Yarn Yardage
- Yarn Weight
- Price
Easy to see & then you don't have to ask.
I was also impressed with her pattern section. She has a whole wall in the back with pattern books and small booklets.
Quite a bit from Debbie Bliss and Louisa Harding.
I enjoyed this shop and would definitely go there for a knitting class!
Monday, October 26, 2009
To Cowl or Not to Cowl...
Well... Cowls seem to be HUGE for fall...
and as you know, I am not a fan of the Cowl.
I dunno... there's just something about it that I'm just not into.
It's like a turtleneck but with the body missing. A turtleneck without the turtle?
A tube for your neck?
It's just odd to me.
and as you know, I am not a fan of the Cowl.
I dunno... there's just something about it that I'm just not into.
It's like a turtleneck but with the body missing. A turtleneck without the turtle?
A tube for your neck?
It's just odd to me.
BUT!!!
Christmas is coming fast and I need easy projects to hand out, since we are DIY'ing Christmas this year!
So the cowl, it is...
Whether they like it or not, they're gettin' one!
Christmas is coming fast and I need easy projects to hand out, since we are DIY'ing Christmas this year!
So the cowl, it is...
Whether they like it or not, they're gettin' one!
It's a simple crochet pattern and I'm hoping to have it done soon.
So, my big beef, so far is...
I'm using this Bernat Alpaca in Stone and it's so soft and beautiful, but...
It sheds!!!
I leave little furries everywhere!
When I started working on this, I was wearing a white top. Let's just say, it's not so white anymore.
Anyway, I dunno how that will be for the person who's gift this will be. Hopefully they'll wear a lot of black. ;-)
This one's pretty:
But again, odd...
A hood-tube-thing?
She looks like she should be in Star Wars... or a Bond movie...
A hood-tube-thing?
She looks like she should be in Star Wars... or a Bond movie...
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Twinkle Tribeca Scarf
Last month, Vogue Knitting introduced the Nolita pattern as the first of six new Twinkle designs, exclusive to Vogue Knitting!Vogue is releasing them, once a month.
This month, it's the Tribeca Scarf.
(I'm sensing these are going to be named after areas in Manhattan?) :)
This pattern also calls for Twinkle's Soft Chunky and the big ol' 17 & 19 needles.
This is cute and I'd like to try and make this.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the big cable around the neck,
I just dunno how I feel about the attached wrist-warmers.
Would they restrict hand/arm movement?
For someone who talks with her hands (I've knocked over plenty a glass of wine during many conversations), it might not be good!
:)
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Purl Bee - Page's Soft Cotton Knit Dishtowels
Am starting to think ahead to Christmas and what I could whip out quickly for every, that they could actually use!
Found this dishtowel pattern on the Purlbee site.
I was thinkin' I could give everyone 3 dishtowels.
One of each style (the pattern has three different towels), mixing the same three colors...
Makes sense?
(I've had some wine...)
Found this dishtowel pattern on the Purlbee site.
I was thinkin' I could give everyone 3 dishtowels.
One of each style (the pattern has three different towels), mixing the same three colors...
Makes sense?
(I've had some wine...)
Anyway!
Here's my first one.
You know I love my muted neutrals so I thought a combo of three neutrals would do!
Plus, I thought neutrals work in any kitchen, regardless of decor.
Here's my first one.
You know I love my muted neutrals so I thought a combo of three neutrals would do!
Plus, I thought neutrals work in any kitchen, regardless of decor.
This pattern is easy and super simple.
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