Red Scarf Project 2009

It's that time again! It's time to think about creating that special scarf that will be loved by an Orphan. You can read all about this special knitting event here. Check out the photo's for last years send in's! Mine got photographed!! WOOT! I chose to do the "My so-called Scarf" pattern that is a freebie pattern they have linked on their site.



Mine is the last one on the right! WOOHOO!! It was a recycled sweater that I kettle dyed red. I tied sections of the yarn so that it would not take up dye so it left many variegated white spots. Makes it easy to spot.
You can see other scarves that knitters sent in to the Orphan Foundation of America here.


I'd very much like to send a large box filled with our knitted donations this coming September, so please think about starting that Red Scarf soon then bring it in when you are finished. The guidelines for the scarf & freebie patterns can be found at this here web page but I will post them here as well.

Scarf Size: Approximately 60" long and 5" to 8" wide. Scarves should be long enough to be wrapped around the neck, with tails long enough to be tied in the front.

Style: Think unisex collegiate. Ask yourself if your son, brother, and/or husband would enjoy receiving the scarf. Fringes are optional. Your scarf should drape and tie easily.

Yarn: Preferably DK, double fingering-weight, worsted weight, or light bully yarns. No lace weight, super-chunky, or mohair yarns as there are many people who find mohair too itchy. The yarn should be soft.

Color: Red! However, this could mean burgundy, cherry, russet, red stripes with other colors, or multicolor hues including red. Other unisex colors, including black, navy, teal, olive or gold are also welcome.

Finished and tagged: Yarn ends should be securely sewn in. For a personal touch, attach a tag saying "Handmade for You" with your first name, city, and group affiliation (Off the Beaten Path Yarnhouse, knitmeone.com), if any. Donors have also included washing instructions, messages of encouragement, gift cards, burger bucks, books of stamps, etc.

Patterns:

Irish Hiking Scarf

Twin Rib Scarf

My So-Called Scarf

Basketweave Scarf

Enjoyable Rib Scarf

Reversible Cable Red Scarf

Ribbed Red Scarf

$10 gets you a 110 St Scarf!

This is an in-store offer only. For $10 you can knit yourself (or a gift for someone else) a Pscarf (pattern by Carol Anderson) from our pre-cut strands of various yarns. The scarf takes anywhere from 1 1/2 - 2 hours to make. If you cannot stay until it is finished we can hold your UFO behind the counter for next time you come in to knit. There is always hot water for tea & coffee available but feel free to BYO tea or beverage of choice.

If this sounds like fun to you, just mention this blog post about the $10, Pscarf by Carol Anderson when you visit. We have 10 & 10 1/2 needles in-stock (32" circulars & 13" Straights) to purchase, or BYO.

Supported Spindle Spinning

Here is a peek into our supported spindle class with Celia! Are you interested in learning support spindle spinning? Call to schedule a class anytime during our open hours!

Yarn Sale Continues!

Just a short note to let everyone know that our yarn sale continues into the New Year!
All sale yarns are buy one at the sale price, get the second one half off that sale price (applies to IN-STORE purchases only). It's crazy but TRUE! Stop by today & get a skien or two or more of this awesome sale!