It was a reality check this morning, waking up to a dusting of snow. There will be a few more days of warmer weather, but I really have to face facts that they are almost finished.
This colder weather is perfect however for our knitting and crochet work. And all the beautiful fall yarns are finally here for you to look over. Presently, I am just making a wrap out of 3 different Great Adirondack yarns that are in the same colorway. Moonbeam. Beautiful.
I am happy to say that there will be wonderful additions to our already wonderful teachers in this next round of classes. The classes will be posted soon.
So, if you need a ‘warming’ project, come in and let us help you get started.
Susan

I had the pleasure of being tour guide to friends who were visiting from Australia this weekend. I was anxious as they are from Sydney and wanted them to see Syracuse at its best. The tour included the University, the city and Columbus Circle, Skaneateles, Cazenovia, Deruyter Lake, and of course Jamesville. They found everything beautiful especially as Autumn has arrived. Gorgeous colors and textures. Let the Autumn inspire you. Instead of the cool blues and greens of summer, why not the warm golds, russets, and deep greens of the pines. Enjoy this wonderful weather and take in the scenery. Come in and be inspired.

I always have mixed feelings at the start of the school year. I love having Mary home over the summer, but she always likes to get back to all her friends. The routine will begin and then we will be looking forward to leaves turning, Halloween, Thanksgiving and of course the holiday season in December. In Australia, Halloween was only observed by a few and it was the signal that the school year was coming to a close as the school year starts in February and ends in early December. But as the weather cools down here in New York, many knitters resurface and the knitting “season” begins in earnest.
I wish everyone going back to school a happy and productive year. And to all of you who have taken a break this summer, welcome back.

Helen, Helen, Jenny, Louise, Sharon, Paula, Geraldine, Karen, Dee, Pamela, Deryn, Annette, Sue, Antonia, Rowena, Judith, Rina, Peta, Yve, and my first friend Lissa.

Many of you are making trips to the US and I am waiting patiently for the rest of you. September is here and the leaves will be turning soon.
Yarn Cupboard is bulging with the new autumn yarns and I am working on numerous projects. So remember, as Elizabeth Zimmerman said,
“Really, all you need to become a good knitter are wool, hands, and slightly below-average intelligence. Of course, superior intelligence, such as yours and mine, is an advantage.

We still have openings in the beginners class August 20th in the evening at 6.30pm and on Saturday the 22nd at 11am. These 2 hour classes will give you a good start to your fall knitting. Please call us with your details.

Finally it is summer in CNY. But we know what is around the corner! Time to make finally decisions on those Christmas projects. I know I should get started but I want to finish my own projects first! I’m deciding on whether to use the bulky Tahki Montana or maybe the chunky Burly Spun for sweaters for my sons at Christmas. Stay tuned!

The first stage of our website launch is finally online. Welcome to the site and the blog.  We are still working on listing the products on the site and providing an e-commerce facility so you can order online. But, like all good things, it takes time. Please leave a comment below, I would love to know what you would like to see on the website as we develop it.

Today I received Filatura Di Crosa’s Fancy Scherzo wool acrylic blend.  The little poofs of brown, gold, and grey color on the black yarn make a bulky weight scarf.  Its fluffy and soft which makes for very easy knitting.  I think I am keeping this one for myself!

Taking a break from website programming, looking through the new arrivals in store including the beautiful Lanaloft Bulky.

Brand new from Brown Sheep great for those hats, scarves and bulky sweaters.  I really like the muted color ways and am looking forward to turning “Prescious Stone” into a vest.  That’s if I ever finish my Colinette Iona sweater!