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Friday, July 1st, 2011
The tribe has spoken and Baby Alpaca Ultimo is the yarn with the most votes in our free pattern poll. You click, we listen. You will love this cowl in all it’s beautiful, cuddly, super chunky goodness! Since it’s knit on a size 13 needle, you can make it this weekend while sipping on some lemonade in the backyard. If your thinking about your holiday knitting projects, this will make a wonderful gift. Have a happy and safe 4th of July!
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BABY ALPACA ULTIMO
Cabled Cowl
Approx. Finished Measurements: 20” tall x 20 around”
Materials: Ultimo- 2 hanks
Gauge: 8 sts = 4” in garter st on size 13 needles over st st.
Needles: Size US 13 knitting needles.
Loosely cast on 50 sts
Row 1, 3, 5: K1, p1, k1, p1, k12, p1, k1, p1, k12, p1, k1, p1, k12, p1, k1, p1, k1.
Row 2, 4, 6: P1, k1, p1, k1, p12, k1, p1, k1, p12, k1, p1, k1, p12, k1, p1, k1, p1.
Row 7: K1, p1, k1, p1, cable 12 back, p1, k1, p1, cable 12 back, p1, k1, p1, cable 12 back, p1, k1, p1, k1.
Row 8: As row 2.
Row 9: As row 1.
Row 10: As row 2.
Repeat rows 1-10 until total length is about 20” long, or desired length, ending with row 2.
Bind off. Sew the cast on edge to the bind off edge. Weave in all ends.
Cable 12 back: Place 6 sts on a cable needle, hold in back, knit the next 6 sts, knit the 6 sts from the cable needle.
©2011 Plymouth Yarn Company. 032511jbt
Here are some other Baby Alpaca Ultimo patterns available at your favorite yarn shop that sells Plymouth Yarn.
2012
2103
2104
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Tuesday, June 28th, 2011
Our Betty Boop
Plymouth Yarn Company has been in business for just over 47 years and we’d like to introduce you to Betty, a fixture here since 1966. We thought it was time to honor our awesome octogenarian! Betty just celebrated her 87th birthday in May and we couldn’t be happier that she spent her day with us.
Betty on her 87th Birthday!
Betty is one of three sisters and moved to Pennsylvania from Buffalo, NY when she was 15. Betty was employed at The Hunter Arms Company during World War II, assembling parts for machine guns. She was married to her late husband Francis for 30 years and has one very talented son, Jack who is a local artist. You can see some of his paintings in one of the shops on Historic Mill Street, here in Bristol Borough.
Betty enjoys watching QVC, the Phillies, relaxing and cooking. Her favorite singer is Frank Sinatra. She loves her jewelry and is always wearing beautiful pieces.
Looking Good!
Making color cards
Betty worked with us full time up until just a few years ago. When she started at Plymouth, she would sort and wind yarn, pull orders and you can still find her five days a week making color cards. She says that her least favorite job, of all the many she has done here, is using the yarn bailer. Her favorite part (and this is why we love her) is all the friends she has made, especially Gloria. She has always loved working for Dick Power Sr, Dick Power Jr and Butch. She enjoys her work here and says “it keeps me young.” Thank you to our “Betty Boop” for 45 years of dedication and friendship.
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Friday, June 24th, 2011
I thought you folks might enjoy this link from accesshollywood.com.
http://www.accesshollywood.com/access-hollywood-live-tom-hanks-larry-crowne-knitting-prank-on-julia-roberts_video_1335958
Tom Hanks plays a knitting prank on Julia Roberts!
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Friday, June 24th, 2011
It has been just a couple of months since The Royal Wedding and still all eyes are on Kate Middleton (her official last name is Mountbatten-Windsor; I’ll stick with Middleton for now!). She has such a wonderful sense of style and grace. The future queen has become a fashion icon, as well as her sister, Pippa. I always peek in the fashion magazines to see what they are wearing.
Kate on her wedding day, wearing a beautiful shrug
Stylish sisters
A few days ago, designer Angela Juergens posted a picture of her Royal Wedding Shrug/Bolero finished project on Plymouth Yarn’s facebook page.
Angela's Shrug
I absolutely fell in love with it and found myself on a mission to find out what I could about the pattern. I was delighted to find that it was made with and written for Plymouth’s Angora yarn which has been a favorite of mine since the first day it landed in our office.
Angela designed the pattern for Absolute Knits on Ravelry where it is available for purchase.
Soft & Delicate detail
You can find Plymouth’s Angora at your favorite yarn shop that carries Plymouth products. If you need help locating a shop, you can use the “Find a shop” link at plymouthyarn.com or give our office a call and we will be more than happy to find one for you.
I Googled Kate Middleton’s wedding day attire and found that Angela hit a home run. She captured the delicate and sophisticated qualities of the original. It’s almost like Plymouth’s Angora was made for this shrug! Check it out on Absolute Knits on Ravelry for the details and you’ll want it too!
If you are looking for a variation of the shrug with short sleeves, Plymouth’s Design team has taken care of that.
Pattern 2210, Wedding Jacket
You can order pattern 2210 from your favorite yarn shop or contact our office for more information.
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Monday, June 20th, 2011
Stitch N’ Pitch brings together two traditions — Baseball and needle arts. Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or cross-stitch, everyone is welcome from the beginners to the experts. On Wednesday, June 15th, the Plymouth Yarn family attended the major league event at Citizen’s Bank Park in Philadelphia to cheer on our Phightin’ Phils! The weather was ideal and the moon was full. It was perfect knitting weather for me. With 16 Major League and 19 Minor League Stitch N Pitch events this baseball season, I hope you get the chance to attend a game. It’s sew much fun!
Stitching the night away!
Knit one, Pitch two
Play ball (or skein)!
If you know the Plymouth gang then you know we love our local sports. We have had several company outings to Phillies games, Lakewood Blue Claws minor league games and quite a few “friendly” company softball games. We listen to the Phillies on the radio in the afternoon and sometimes our customers will hear some cheers in the background when they are speaking to our customer service team on the phone. We even try to attend a game when we go to trade shows.
Sales Rep Jennifer Phillips and Design Director JoAnne Turcotte catching a game in Ohio.
Christine, our Marketing Guru and her husband enjoying a night out
But we get the most excited about Stitch N Pitch. It’s a time when we get to meet some of our shop owners, colleagues, and fiber fans!
Some Stitch N Pitch swag
More swag
We were lucky enough that the Phillies won the game. They filleted the Marlins in the 10th inning which gave me just enough time to almost finish the Baby Alpaca Grande cowl project I brought and learn to knit with our new yarn, Joie de Vie!
Thanks so much to all who attended, the Phillies, and The National NeedleArts Association for taking part in such a great night. Check out www.stitchnpitch.com for a game near you. See you next year!
Chemo Clothes, Hope you can wear.
Visit Chemo Clothes facebook page to find out how to donate.
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Friday, May 20th, 2011
I was reading the New York Times times yesterday and came across an interesting article about pretty cool yarn bombing. I wanted to share this article with everyone. Very interesting to see how a little yarn can make even the strangest things look great.
A really cool video on A Woolly Trend
Is this Grandma Graffiti or the newest trend of creative expression?
How about your thoughts?
Here are some great photo’s from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, of Rocky Balboa and others as well.
Fashion & Style, a unique way to express yourself.
What will you create?
Thursday, May 19th, 2011
I just received an email about a local knitting and crochet group from, Gods Love of Newton. This wonderful group of woman knit garments to help those who are less fortunate than they are. Plymouth Yarn Company donated Encore Worsted to help these ladies help others.
Thursday, May 5th, 2011
Mother’s day is just around the corner, and what wonderful day it is to celebrate your Mother, Grandmother and any mother figure that may be in your life. My husband has been asking me for over a week what do I want for mother’s day? So for days I wondered what gift could you give to that special woman in your life to show her how much she is loved? Hugs and kisses form our little ones are truly the best gift ever! Then it dawned on me, a hand knitted hand bag. I love handbags and have a great assortment at home. But the one thing I am missing is a hand knitted handbag for myself. I always get caught up knitting for everyone else that I never finish any projects for myself. So I decided that I was going to finally pick a pattern and knit myself a knitted handbag. I sent my husband out to the store to pick up all the items I was going to need and told him that was what I wanted. Along with a few hours of quiet time, so I may finish my handbag. I am choosing to do pattern P593. I love the summer look of this pattern. If you are interested in finding out how to get this pattern, please click the link to find a yarn shop in your area.
What was your favorite hand knitting project? Whether it was for yourself, your friend, mother or grandmother. I would love to know what projects are being made for the special people in your lives 
From all of us at Plymouth Yarn Company, Inc., to every Grandmother, Mother, Aunt and Daughter. We want to wish you a very Happy Mother’s Day!!
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
I have to share a wonderful project knit with Galway. What a great gift for your kids on Easter morning. Just a few hours and you can knit this beautiful pattern.
Not a hard knitting project to complete before the holiday.
Pattern P512
Using our Galway yarn and you can accent with any novelty yarn.
Consider this pattern for a gift for your favorite little one on Easter Sunday.
Knitting for the holidays is always fun.
Enjoy.
Thursday, February 24th, 2011
Baby Boutique is the perfect baby yarn for Kathy’s cardigan–
Love the football buttons!
Knit in size 1-2 years in Baby Boutique, it took 6 balls of blue, and 1 each of white and brown.
The traditional cable pattern makes this a great staple garment for any child. I like how the hoods’ cable detail adds a sporty finish.
View more patterns for Baby Boutique
