Plymouth Yarn Company Blog

Marilyn’s Anna Cowl – Knitting Project Detail at Jimmy Beans Wool

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

Beautiful Mushishi cowl posted by Jimmy Beans Wool.

Marilyn’s Anna Cowl – Knitting Project Detail at Jimmy Beans Wool.

When Saint Patrick wears a scarf….

Friday, March 16th, 2012

When Saint Patrick wears a scarf, it must be this one and you won’t need the luck of the Irish to get it done this weekend.  When you are ready to put down your Guinness and pick up your needles,  give this infinity scarf a whirl.  Made from 100% fine merino wool, DeAire is the perfect yarn to warm your soul and neck.

F368

“If you are lucky enough to be Irish then you are lucky enough”

F368 DeAire Infinity Scarf

DeAIRE
Infinity Scarf
Approx. Finished Measurements: 8” x 66”
Materials:   1 hank DeAire- in each of 2 colors- shown in – Portland 705 and Pueblo 1208.  2 hanks of one color needed if working in just one color.
Needles:   Size 17 needles

Reversible Scallop Lace Pattern Stitch
Row 1 (RS): K3, * yo, K2, K3tog, K2, yo, K1*, repeat * to * across row, end K2.
Row 2: K3, P15, K3.

Using #17 needles cast on 21 sts and work in pattern stitch for 33″ with the first color, attach second color and work for an additional 33″ (if using one color work in pattern stitch for a total of 66″). Bind off loosely. Join cast on end to bind off end by twisting one end 360 degrees before joining with the mattress stitch.
To wear scarf take circle created after joining ends, twist in half and put over head around neck.
Weave in ends.

©2011 Plymouth Yarn Company. Design by Anita Closic  032511jbt

Stitching For America

Friday, March 9th, 2012

Stitching for America is an event for all to participate.  It’s a collaboration of thoughts from Tarie Williams, www.yarnheaven.com, a person near and dear to Charity Knitting  and The Plymouth Yarn Company.  It is to help our neighbors who have been affected by the recent devastation of the floods, tornadoes, etc.  If we all unite together, we can help.

The following Local Yarn Shops have been generous to offer their services for receiving donations and distributing to those affect by the recent tragedies.

Wildflower Yarns, www.wildflowerknits.com, 300 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502. Tel # 785-537-1826

Hillcreek Yarn Shoppe, www.hillcreekyarnshoppe.net , 1414 N. Range Line St. Suite D, Columbia MO 65201. Tel #573-449-5648

Sealed with a Kiss, www.swakknit.com 109 E Oklahoma Ave, Guthie OK 73044. Tel # 405-282-8649

Stringtown Yarn & Fiber,www.stringtownyarn.com,  900 S. Greenwood Ave #C , Fort Smith, AR 72901. Tel #479-434-2617

Knutty Knitters, 1339 Lake City Rd, Yazoo City, MS 39194. Tel #662-746-7555

Serendipity Needleworks, www.serendipityneedleworks.com 412 Queen City Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. Tel #205-758-0108

Yarn Heaven, www.yarnheaven.com W. Arkansas Lane, Arlington, TX, 76013, Tel # 817-226-9276

Of course, there are many other areas in the USA that have been affected.  This list is not limited to the above.  All are welcome to participate.  This is an event to help those in need.

Graphics donated by: www.Heatherink.com

The following patterns have been donated from Plymouth Yarn:

Click to image to download the pattern as a pdf

Encore Worsted Toddler Hat SFA-04

Encore Worsted Ribbed Hat SFA-01

Encore Worsted Scarf SFA-02

Encore Worsted Ladies Slipper Socks SFA-03

Encore Worsted Family Mittens SFA-05

Happy Feet

Monday, March 5th, 2012

sharing with you a very first pair of socks, made with Happy Feet #25.
Sock on!

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929 Lincoln Avenue
Steamboat Springs, CO 80477
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