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Wednesday, July 25, 2012

On and Off Her Needles!

clockwise from upper left:
Sharon whipped up the beautiful 'Aranami' shoulder wrap in pretty summer colors. 
She used Spud & Chloe 'Fine'.  Watch for her Aranami class coming soon.
The rest are Vivian's and she's on a roll........
She's knitting Shibui's Gradient Cowl in Epiphany yarn......gorgeous.
The new silk/wool 'Casablanca' is a perfect match for Jarod Flood's striped scarf.
Casablanca has long color changes and is a great value in 100 gm hanks.
She made the cabled Brambles hat (Knitty pattern) in light green 'Cloud' by Cascade. 
She chose Dream in Color's 'Everlasting' DK for the dark blue 'Carom' hat.
Last but not least, she's knitting a cowl in terracotta colored 'Epiphany'. 

New yarn and fiber just arrived! 
Cascade 'Cloud'--new colors, Kollage Sockalicious in Stitch Red color,
and new fibers for spinning from Dicentra Designs.






Thursday, July 19, 2012

Look Here!

So much to share......hard to keep up!
While you're visiting the Salem Art Fair this weekend,
stop by for our Art Fair Weekend Specials (Fri-Sat, Jul 20-21).
On sale:  all Chiaogoo & Crystal Palace needles, plus many yarns--
come early for best selection!
Classic Worsted - buy 2, get 1 free - Art Fair Weekend Special

Those handy Knit Kits have been improved and we have them in Hot Pink!
What more could they pack into these nifty tool carry-alls?
They've added a needle sizer on the back cover:

Yarn keeps flowing in.......
NEW - Seda Rustica silk and baby llama -- wonderful
NEW - Baby Alpaca Chunky - super soft
Silk Cloud - new colors       Zauberball sock - more stock
Clockwise from top left:  Baby Alpaca Chunky, Seda Rustica,
Silk Cloud, and Zauberball.

Happy Knitting!




Wednesday, July 11, 2012

New Arrivals!

You've loved the Monroe bags. They're so roomy and smart looking--
wonderful for hand craft projects or even for overnight trips. 
We've stocked more, including a lovely new color, pumpkin.
And we have more compact needle cases for organizing your circular needles.
The needle cases color coordinate with the Monroe bags.
Plus, we have a  new deep brown case color, espresso.  Mix and match - hard to choose!
Stay tuned for more arrivals........rumor has it......more Malabrigo Rios and Aquarella are on the way........

Winging it!

Wingspan, a popular free pattern on Ravelry, has landed at Tangled Purls!
Wingspan is easy, mindless knitting--perfect for lazy summer days.
We've done ours in Zauberball multi-color sock yarn:
What color will your Wingspan be?



Thursday, June 28, 2012

Tosh is Here!


Madelinetosh! Vintage, Sport, Sock, and great patterns! We have received a partial order and it is lovely. It sells quickly, so stop by soon before it is gone!

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Summertime.....

....and the livin' is easy.........fish are jumpin'........and the cotton is high.
Gershwin got it right.  Cotton's the fiber for summer!
We have a new non-wool corner filled with a rainbow of cotton yarns:

It's time to kick back and relax with a summer knitting or crochet project!
Many of you enjoy making dishcloths--so easy and useful.
Portable, too.  Just right for traveling!
'Creme de la Creme' worsted cotton is great for dishcloths.
We have lots of new colors to choose from:
Creme de la Creme cotton - perfect for dishcloths
Whatever you choose for your summer project, enjoy!!!


Wednesday, June 20, 2012

New for You!

One can never have enough sock yarn.....drop by and see new 'Ambiente'.......
Ambiente multi-color sock yarn
 .......and new colors of popular Pagewood Farm 'Denali 4'  that just arrived:
Pagewood Farm 'Denali 4' (DK weight)
Talk about unusual.....the 'Carousel' sock wraps around your leg as you knit it!
We made it in our new 'Biscotte & Cie' sock yarn from Canada. 
Watch for a class on this sock in July....... 
Carousel Sock
 

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Join our Celebration!

Bring a lawn chair and join us outside the shop as we celebrate
 WorldWide Knit in Public Day on Saturday, June 16, from 12 to 3 pm.
We'll have cool refreshments to quench your thirst, a knitting instructor available
 for free refresher lessons, and door prize drawings! 
Laugh, chat, and knit the afternoon away outdoors with your friends at Tangled Purls!

New yarn just arrived:
Biscotte & Cie sock yarn
Fresh off Sharon's needles:
Sleeveless Summer Vest in Blue Sky's worsted cotton
-class coming soon-




Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Heart to Heart!

Please join us in sticking it to heart disease!!!
We're partnering with Stitch Red to raise awareness of the dangers of heart disease.
Drop by and take a look at our Stitch Red display,
including KNIT RED, a brand new book of pretty designs--in red, of course!
Stitch Red display - new Knit Red book

New Colors!

We have new colors  of Crystal Palace's 'Mini Mochi' and 'Mendocino',
as well as Cascade's cotton 'Luna'.....a painter's palette!

'Mini Mochi' - beautiful colors!
'Mendocino' - marled blends

Cascade 'Luna'
 cool cotton for summer!