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Plotulopi Knit Along

Plotulopi Knit Along

Hello Everyone! I hope you already know that we have begun importing Plötulopi, the classic unspun Icelandic wool. In celebration, I’ll be hosting a sweater knit-along in our Handknitting.com ravelry group for the beautiful Auđna pullover:

22 Audna

Isn’t that gorgeous? It is truly a special design, and has great design elements that are derived from the nature of the Plötulopi yarn.

This isn’t a beginners’ project; you should have some experience with knitting in the round, and with stranded color work like fair isle. On the other hand, you could very well learn some new techniques while we work through the sweater pattern!

Your investment in the project will depend on the materials you need, of course. You will need the yarn, Lopi Book #34, and US 7 & 9 circulars and dpns. You can see more details about this in my project listing.

There is no charge for this KAL. We have set up a kit package on Handknitting.com, but participation is not limited to people who buy the products from us. (If you are experienced with Plotulopi and have everything you need in your stash, that’s fine! We welcome your insights!)

I’ve been working and test knitting this pattern for the last month, and I will start posting my preparatory suggestions within the next week.   Please help me spread the word with your friends who might be interested. Thanks so much, Laurel

 

 

[1]: http://www.handknitting.com/Audna_Plotulopi_Sweater_Kit_p/audna.htm

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New Item: Blocking Wires & TPins

New Item: Blocking Wires & TPins

New items are just starting to come in, so many of them aren’t on the website yet.  Here’s some of the news on what is coming! 



Blocking Wires and T Pins!
Sometimes simple is better.  Not an overpriced kit –these are the real deal. The wires come as a set of 12 rust free bronze wires suitable for any fiber at any gauge.  Use the T Pins to stabilize the wires at the correct angle and distance. These are economical and effective.

Try A New Yarn: Cyber Monday–hope you’ll visit us!

Try A New Yarn: Cyber Monday–hope you’ll visit us!

Wow! Cyber Monday!  This is supposed to be the day when those of you are still shopping on Monday, but online, make everything great for us online retailers.  But we do have a very special deal for you to try something new or just treat yourself for getting all that holiday shopping done!

It’s the Fifth (and last) day of the Try a New Yarn promotion from Handknitting.com.  Today’s Buy One Get One Half off coupon is for the yummiest new yarns from Lang:  Aiko, a multi-purpose chunky yarn,   and a great extension of Alpaca SuperLight, Lang Alpaca SuperLight Lamé.

       Aiko:  Use the coupon code    AIKOLUX     Lux because this is truly a luxury yarn.   One look at this yarn and you will be wondering where it has been all your life!  This yarn is a combination of so many desirable qualities:  fast and easy to knit, a little bit of haze from some mohair, depth of color and texture.  You will love it–try it now!

Alpaca SuperLight Lamé:  Use the coupon code OOHLALA

    You can use this beautiful yarn for any lace weight pattern that has a large enough gauge to handle the halo, or substitute for any pattern for Alpaca SuperLight in any of the Fatto à Mano books.  A fabulous addition to the Lang yarn line-up.  For those of you who like to experiment, this yarn is a great carry-along for a plain yarn.  The colors coordinate with all the other Lang yarns, so pair it with Alpaca SuperLight for a chunky knit, or with Aiko for a bulky.  Make yourself a one of a kind masterpiece!

This coupon will allow you to buy 2 skeins of  these yarns, with the second skein at half price.  You may mix colors, and you may use the coupon as many times as you wish.

GOOD TODAY (11/28/2011) ONLY.

Try A New Yarn: Coupon Codes for a Fabulous Sunday

Try A New Yarn: Coupon Codes for a Fabulous Sunday

So it’s the Sunday after Thanksgiving – are you all exhausted from shopping?  No? Tired of football?  Good, because we have new discount codes for 2 more great new yarns today.  There’s still time to knit a holiday gift from the skeins you order.

Anyway, it’s the Fourth day of the Try a New Yarn promotion from Handknitting.com.  Today’s Buy One Get One Half off coupon is for the newest yarn from Lopi (Istex) Einband Lace weight, and Regia Design Line Hand-Dye Effect by Kaffe Fasset

                       Einband:  Use the coupon code LOPILACE

This is just a marvelous yarn –Lopi yarn in a next-t0-the-skin soft lace weight.  Try it!

Regia Design Line Hand-Dye Effect by Kaffe Fasset:  Use the coupon code KAFFE8     

The master of color has designed a line of beautiful degradé colors for socks or any 4-ply pattern .

This coupon will allow you to buy 2 skeins of  these yarns, with the second skein at half price.  You may mix colors, and you may use the coupon as many times as you wish.

GOOD TODAY (11/27/2011) ONLY.

Try A New Yarn: Saturday Special Coupon Codes

Try A New Yarn: Saturday Special Coupon Codes

Ok, I know there’s no official designation for the Saturday after Thanksgiving in terms of the holiday shopping season.  But we can make up a new one, right?  I wish I were more creative in coining catchy phrases–Saturday Special is pretty common.

Anyway, it’s the third day of the Try a New Yarn promotion from Handknitting.com.  Today’s Buy One Get One Half off coupon is for the newest yarn from Jojoland, Fantasia, and Regia Highland Tweed!

Fantasia:  Braided Swirl Hat in FantasiaUse the coupon code FANSAT1

Fantasia is the latest yarn from Jojoland, in chunky weight.  Super fast to knit, with the same constantly changing long, long color variation.  Love it!

Regia Highland Tweed:  Use the coupon code TWEEDY    Regia Highland Tweed

A great tweedy 6-ply sport weight yarn.

This coupon will allow you to buy 2 skeins of  these yarns, with the second skein at half price.  You may mix colors, and you may use the coupon as many times as you wish.

GOOD TODAY (11/26/2011) ONLY.

Try A New Yarn: “Black Friday” Day Coupon Codes

Try A New Yarn: “Black Friday” Day Coupon Codes

Black Friday is Bargain day, right?  And you get to take advantage of it without sitting outside in the weather.

It’s the second day of the Try a New Yarn promotion from Handknitting.com.  Today’s Buy One Get One Half off coupon is for 2 Trendsetter Yarns:

              Rendezvous:   Use the coupon code BF11FUN

  

Improv:  Use the coupon code BF11JOY 

This coupon will allow you to buy 2 skeins of  these yarns, with the second skein at half price.  You may mix colors, and you may use the coupon as many times as you wish.

GOOD TODAY (11/25/2011) ONLY.

Try A New Yarn: Thanksgiving Day Coupon Codes

Try A New Yarn: Thanksgiving Day Coupon Codes

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

It’s the first day of the Try a New Yarn promotion from Handknitting.com.  Today’s Buy One Get One Half off coupon is for 2 Lang Yarns:

  Donegal  Donegal by LangUse the coupon code THANKS1

Merino Lace 400  Use the coupon code THANKS2   

This coupon will allow you to buy 2 skeins of  these yarns, with the second skein at half price.  You may mix colors, and you may use the coupon as many times as you wish.

GOOD TODAY (11/24/2011) ONLY.