knitting

Knitters spin yarn around town June 14

Monica Fischer — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:34:03 -0700

In the Seattle area, there are a handful of activities that are sure to get you noticed when you practice them in public: lesbian kissing is one, serving coffee in pasties is another.

But the one that really gets folks riled up? Knitting! Whip out a needle and cross a stitch in this town, Josie Wales, and you might as well pack a bag, kiss the kids goodbye and run for your life.

Seattle Style File: Cozy up to the best knitting stores and classes

Kathy Schultz — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:32:54 -0800

Local designer creates knitting’s "it" bag

Marika McElroy Cain — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Performance gear has infiltrated some pretty diverse markets lately, from baby bibs to wine carriers. The latest entrant: knitting bags.

Shop 'til you drop (a stitch)

Kathy Schultz — Tue, 15 May 2007 13:38:22 -0700

Knitters can go nuts May 18-20 during the annual LYS (Local Yarn Shop) Tour. Join the yarn crawl to more than 20 shops around Puget Sound and score freebies and more. (Visit www.lystour.com for all participating shops and a map.)

Every shop will give away a one-skein project pattern along with deals on yarn, special classes and other incentives. A few stops not to miss:

From chic to antique in Tacoma

Kathy Schultz — Thu, 10 May 2007 11:27:30 -0700

Seattleites may be familiar with Antique Row in Tacoma, but there's more than tchotchke-filled shops here. The pedestrian-friendly area that includes the Theater District makes for a nice day trip and change of shopping scenery. You'll find everything from estate jewelry to the latest in pricey denim in this historic section of town.

Stop in almost any shop and ask for one of the handy little neighborhood maps to guide you. Here are a few of my favorite stops.

Two Owls is a fashion field trip for Mom and Junior

Kathy Schultz — Tue, 08 May 2007 11:43:13 -0700

Mona Anastas couldn't have picked a better location for her recently opened children's boutique. It's perfectly situated across from the lively Madrona Playfield and around the corner from cupcake king and coffee shop Cupcake Royale and Vérité Coffee. Moms and kids in the Madrona neighborhood steadily trickle into the cozy little shop during play breaks, or after Mom downs a double-tall latte and Junior stokes up on a sugary chocolate cupcake.

Local knitters hit the books

Sarah Jio — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 13:15:25 -0800

Julia Roberts does it. So do Madonna, Hilary Swank and Cameron Diaz. But these A-listers have more in common than their yoga trainers or personal stylists – they're all known to be fans of knitting.

Knitting is a trendy hobby that's on the rise, especially among 25- to 34-year-old women, according to the Craft Yarn Council of America. If you're already a fan, or just thinking about picking up your first set of needles, you'll want to check out a new book by two Seattle-based knitting gurus.

How to host your own craft sale

Jennifer Warnick — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 10:33:48 -0800

If you are thinking about hosting your own craft show, either alone or with a few other craftanistas, take a few tips from those who came before you:

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