Buttery soft merino superwash in a DK weight!
We are changing up our line of basic yarns here in the shop, and first to arrive is Cascade 220 Superwash Sport. Now the versatility of Cascade 220 is available in a superwash sport weight version with great colors that are perfect for baby sweaters, hats, mittens or just about anything else that you would want to knit in a machine washable DK weight yarn!
We also added a few free patterns over on the right, courtesy of Cascade Yarns.
For more free patterns visit the Cascade Yarns web site.
Cascade 220 Superwash Sport is here!
January 12th, 2012
Merry Christmas!
December 24th, 2011
Have a Sparkling Christmas!
Wishing you the best for the New Year!
Holiday Hours:
Christmas Eve closing at 1pm
Regular hours Dec 27 through Dec 30: 10am until 5pm; December 31: 10am until 4pm
We’re Back!
November 6th, 2011What a wacky fall we are having so far! Last weekend’s freaky Nor’easter Snow Storm quickly became scary and troublesome for most folks in New England. Here in central Mass, we had several inches of heavy wet snow which quickly brought down the trees and took out the power. Saturday night was a long dark night listening to the trees break and crash all around. We were very lucky not to sustain any damage to our building, some near by neighbors were not so lucky. What we didn’t know on that Sunday morning, was that we would be without the power for 7 long days! But we are a resilient bunch and with the lights now back on, we are getting back to normal and will be open for business with our regular business hours on Tuesday. We look forward to seeing all our customers and students again.
Internet knitters: If you have placed an order with us recently and have not heard from us, please know we are working hard to pack all of the orders so that they can be shipped out first thing on Monday. Send us an email if you have any concerns.
Local knitters: We would love to hear your stories about how you made it through this wacky snow storm and how knitting may have helped you keep your sanity. I know for me it did just that! (I knitted two kid’s sweaters using a LED head-lamp made by Coleman. What a great product!)
Cheers!
In this picture you can barely see down the road. The trees had pulled down the wires and that is a bulldozer trying to clear the debris so a car could pass. Sadly it was quite sometime before you could even get out because trees were blocking both ends of the road. So many great people got together and cleared the way for everyone.
Norah Gaughan Vol 9
September 2nd, 2011
Looking through the new Norah Gaughan pattern book, it is increasingly difficult to decide which beautiful design to knit first!
While we are waiting for the remainder of our Blackstone Tweed colors to arrive, I took a closer look at “Aeneas” which is a cropped, cabled cardigan.
(Pattern #14 in the book) You can see all of the great designs in this booklet by browsing the gallery.
Aeneas is worked in Peruvia, which is a new yarn addition for us, and the yarn just keeps calling to me!
Peruvia is 100 % Peruvian Highland wool which is surprisingly soft.
With enticing solid and heather shades, it is easy to see why it’s just perfect for the rich cabling detail in the sweater.
Each 100 gram skeins has 174 yards, so the yardage goes along way.
Aeneas is sized to fit: 30(34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54)” and requires 6(7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins.
Now I have to pick a color….
Early Closing Notice
June 6th, 2011Hello Everyone!
Just to remind everyone locally, that the shop will be closing early this Saturday, June 11.
We will have our knitting classes from 10am until noon as usual and then we will close at 1:30pm instead of our usual 4pm.
Please make a note of it!
Thank you!
Summer Knitting
May 19th, 2011When it’s time to plan my spring- summer knitting projects, I always think of soft, light yarns that drape easy and are cool to wear. Lace work comes to mind, but this year I have been looking for simple designs that won’t take all summer to knit. I wanted simple and chic. I found just that in the pattern line from c2knits. The more I looked, the more I liked and knew these patterns had to come into the shop.
Check out all of the c2knits now available on our web site.
The anytime “Miley Tee” looked perfect for my first of many projects, but I was searching for the right yarn.
It is pictured in Berroco’s Seduce, something we didn’t stock. The yarn kept calling… Need I say more? There are now 8 wonderful shades of Seduce & Seduce Colors on our shelves.
How to choose? Each one is a unique corded strand of SINuous color in the perfect summer-time blend of rayon, linen and silk.
I think I will be knitting many Miley Tees or perhaps the classy ruched front topper called Miyoko.
I am seeing a great future for Seduce…
New Spring Arrivals
March 11th, 2011After a very long winter, spring is beginning to arrive. Our snow is melting and the days are a bit longer. New spring yarns from Rowan and Nashua Handknits have arrived.
The new Rowan Savannah Collection and Savannah yarn have created quite a stir. The book has already sold out, but not to worry, more books have been ordered.
The Savannah Collection epitomizes the key trend for relaxed, easy to wear knits that drape and fit the body. The brochure features open worked stitches and simple crochet in little summer tops, beach cover ups and draping cardigans. The yarn is mostly cotton with a silk wrap giving it a subtle texture when knit. Even the simplest of stitches look fabulous in this yarn.
Check out the 8 soft desert shades of this new yarn!
Nashua Handknits Creative Focus Linen has also arrived. There are bright fun spring shades as well as softer, natural shades in this worsted weight blend of 50% linen and 50% cotton yarn. Each 100 gram skein has 220 yards for a great value as well.
Our favorite designs include this cute little cropped cardigan with a simple lace pattern from book 45, The Linen Collection.
Or this fabulous cable edged cardigan from the newest pattern collection, Book #50, Celebration.
Holiday Food Drive Results!
December 22nd, 2010Thank you to all who contributed to our holiday food drive. We delivered 550 lbs of food to St Mary’s Food Pantry on Saturday. Look for this to be an annual event!
Thanks for making a difference!
Holiday Hours
December 17th, 2010Knit Witts would like to wish you and yours a peaceful and happy holiday season!
Holiday Hours:
December 24: 10am until 2pm
December 25: Closed Christmas Day
Regular store hours Tuesday December 28 through Friday December 31: 10am until 5pm
January 1: Closed New Years Day
See you in the New Year!
Local Food Drive at Knit Witts
November 17th, 2010As the holidays approach, we are always looking for a way to help others.
This year, Knit Witts will be holding a food drive to benefit needy families here in our local area.
All collected donations will be given to the St Mary’s Ecumenical Food Pantry at St Mary’s Church here in Brookfield, MA.
It’s easy to help- Here’s how:
*From now until Saturday, December 18th, bring in 3 non-perishable food items and receive a coupon for 10% off your next yarn purchase.
*Items maybe canned goods, pasta, peanut butter, jars of baby food- what ever you want as long as it is sealed and shelf worthy.
*You can drop off your donations during regular shop hours: Tuesday through Friday 10am -5pm and Sat 10am- 4pm.
*Donate as often as you like. Use your savings on any in-stock yarn purchase. The coupon will be valid until December 31, 2010. One coupon maybe redeemed per purchase.
Please join us in turning this small food drive into a big gift for those who need it most!
If you would like more information or have any questions, please give us a call at the shop-
508.867.9449
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