Sock KAL

The Sweater Girls AKA the Thursday Knit Group have almost completed their first sock KAL. Sharon is getting ready to kitchener the toes of her socks. Sharon is our left-handed knitter and has successfuly figured out how to knit two socks on two circular needles.

The group has decided that they want to do a toe-up sock on two circulars for their next KAL. The next pattern will be passed out the last week of December.

The Sock KAL is open to everyone. Only requirement to receive the pattern is that the yarn must be purchased from The Fiber Closet. Of course, we would all love for you to join us on Thursdays from 4-6 PM. Would love for you to post your sock pictures on this Blog or on our Ravelry Group, The Sweater Girls.

Thursdays from 4-6 PM everything is 10% off, unless it is already discounted. Remember books are always 25% off.

Black Friday Sale @ The Fiber Closet

One item 40% off. Does not include looms or wheels. Choose from Lots of luxury yarns, books, needles & notions.






Enjoyed a wonderful first Thanksgiving with Mike.-

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Arrivals Scheduled for This Week

addi Clicks

Jojoland Pattern Swirl

Jojoland Pattern Autumn

Serendipity 10" Knitting Needles and Scarf Pins should arrive soon.

Barbara's Sundae Best

When the shipment arrived, Barbara fell in love with Berroco's Sundae yarn. The picture shows her recent projects: Danielle Hood from Berroco #287 and Wrenna from the book, "French Girl Knits"

Thursday Sweater Girls Knitting

Join the knitting group at 4 PM this afternoon. We have started a sock KAL. I have chosen Crystal Palace Bamboo Cotton in purple for my socks. I think the solid color will help bring out the diamond design. I am knitting two socks on two circulars.

Brown Sheep Trunk Show at the Fiber Closet

Everyone is invited to come to The Fiber Closet and check out the new Fall 2009 designs now on display. The designs will be at the shop until the middle of November when they will travel to the next Knit Shop. There are vests, sweaters, cardigans, hat, scarf, children's clothes, etc., for your viewing and touching pleasure.

Why I Learned to Knit

My Mother was an avid crocheter. I attempted to learn crochet from her but I am sure that most of you can relate to mother/daughter learning sessions. It did not go well. I couldn't please her. Nothing I did was correct.

My Aunt Ione lived many miles away. She was a Navy Doctor's wife and a nurse. She was very classy looking. I always admired her. She would send us knitted items. In my farm girl mind, I thought that must be what the classy ladies do. They knit!

Maybe I should knit. Mom doesn't know a thing about knitting and, therefore, couldn't be critical of what I turned out on my needles. The next time we went to the big city and was in Sears, I bought a teach yourself to knit kit. Yes, 40 years ago Sears had their own brand of yarn and knitting supplies. The yarn was a gorgeous purple. It even had needles with it and a small accessory kit with markers, stitch holders, needle gauge, point protectors and pattern book.

I learned to cast on, knit and cast off. There was a pattern for a slipper in this Sear's knitting instruction book. I knit one slipper in garter stitch. That was IT! I was hooked. I taught myself to knit on circular needles. Yes, I did twist the stitch and ended up with a mess but I knew what was wrong. I started over and knit myself a skirt (lavendar) in the round. I made a matching vest. I had a thing for purples back then and, yes, I still do. I don't know where any of this first knitting is now more than 40 years later but it is all vivid in my memory.

Little did I know that some day I would be the owner a yarn store--The Fiber Closet. I have taught many others to knit. I have knitting needles in every size and shape.

New Look to Website

This week I finally launched a more user friendly website. I will be adding features/products. This week at the Fiber Closet, the Sweater Girls started cutting their steeks on their fairisle sweaters.