Knitter's Review
December 16, 2004
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 Sometimes people ask me why I bother carding, blending, and spinning my own yarn. "Why go to all that trouble when you can just buy a skein at a store?"
The reason is so much about touch and feel that it's hard to express in words. But I just discovered an artisanal yarn that both shows the power of hand preparation and eliminates the need for you to do any of it.
In fact, from a fiber and color blending perspective, Noro Transitions is the most remarkable commercial yarn I've seen this year.
In the Boutique
It's been a busy holiday season for the boutique. Our best-seller, the 2005 Year in Yarn calendar, is not only a good stocking stuffer but a wonderful year-round reminder of the beauty of our craft. Until Sunday, December 19th, order two calendars and get a third one free.
In the Forums: Knits to Go
For those of you hitting the road for the holidays, we're discussing which projects you should take with you.
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Join the Fundraiser
For December, I'm asking the Knitter's Review community to join me in a gift to the Heifer Foundation.
In the past two years we've collected over $2,000, which translates into four llamas and 12 sheep for deserving families around the world.
If you're interested in helping and are in a position to contribute this year, you can send a check or money order (payable to Heifer International), in whatever amount you can afford, to:
Knitter's Review
P.O. Box 1617
Blue Hill, ME 04614
As always, I thank you for your readership and your support. Happy knitting, and I'll see you in the forums!
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