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Alpaca Direct blog: Knitters Celebrate the Joy of Hand Knit Socks
Celebrate the joy of hand-knit socks!
There’s nothing like the post-holidays for crafters: a time to take a deep breath, shift gears, and pick up a project you’ll truly & thoroughly enjoy. No more Christmas deadlines, no more second-guessing sweater sizes... It’s just you & your yarn! So, in honor of your newfound freedom, we’re spotlighting a perennial favorite “process project”:…
ContinueAdded by Melissa Burnett on January 27, 2012 at 5:49pm — No Comments
Winter Classes at Alpaca Direct in Hayden, ID
Added by Melissa Burnett on January 24, 2012 at 6:17pm — No Comments
Leftovers: Yarn Bowl
http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/2011/03/etceteras-yarn-bowl.html
Here is a great blog post on how to make a paper mache style yarn bowl. The author includes her instructions and the glue recipe! This is such a great idea for leftover bits of yarn. It is amazing how much less yarn it takes to do this than KNIT a yarn bowl!…
Added by Melissa Burnett on January 9, 2012 at 7:17pm — No Comments
After Christmas Sale at Alpaca Direct
http://www.AlpacaDirect.com is having their After Christmas Sale! Hundreds of unique gifts are on sale and shipping is free if you spend $75!
Added by Melissa Burnett on December 27, 2011 at 9:31pm — No Comments
BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL at Alpaca Direct
Alpaca Direct is having a BLACK FRIDAY sale! In additional to sale prices, you save an additional 10% with coupon code BLACK43 on the 24th and 25th!
Added by Melissa Burnett on November 24, 2011 at 6:01pm — No Comments
Why Buy Alpaca?
Why Buy Alpaca?
I love knitting with alpaca for cold weather knits. Here is a great resource for information about alpaca fiber and some frequently asked questions get answered!
Added by Melissa Burnett on November 7, 2011 at 11:00am — 1 Comment
Alpaca Bear Giveaway - Take TWO!
Added by Melissa Burnett on November 5, 2011 at 7:47pm — 2 Comments
Breast Cancer Research
Donate to breast cancer research by buying products you need anyway! If you know of any other products, please share!
$5 are donated for ever Denise Interchangeable PINK Kit!
ContinueAdded by Melissa Burnett on October 2, 2011 at 7:34pm — 1 Comment
Owl Study Gloves
I love the latest blog post from Alpaca Direct! There is a complete tutorial on how to make cabled owl fingerless gloves! These are awesome and in chunky yarn, they are the perfect first cable project! They also make an awesome quick knit for experienced knitters.
They take just ONE SKEIN of Cascade Baby Alpaca Chunky.
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ContinueAdded by Melissa Burnett on September 28, 2011 at 5:28pm — 1 Comment
Alpaca Bear Giveaway
Alpaca Direct is having a giveaway on their FACEBOOK page.
You could win an Alpaca Bear worth $99. It is easy to enter and he's so cute!
http://www.Facebook.com/AlpacaDirect…
Added by Melissa Burnett on September 25, 2011 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment
With school aged children, I always end up knitting something for Halloween! This years planning has just started! I've knit:Capes for Ariel and BelleHermoine Granger a hatI knit Handy Manny a…
Capes for Ariel and Belle
Hermoine Granger a hat
I knit Handy Manny a shirt
Kitty ears and a tail
This year Luigi needs a hat and a mustache and Minnie Mouse needs ears.
I don't know how I'd pull all of this off without the beautiful color range of Cascade 220! Alpaca… Continue
Added by Melissa Burnett on September 6, 2011 at 2:04pm — No Comments
Autumn Knit and Crochet Class Schedule at Alpaca Direct
Join one of our weekly classes to revitalize your knitting & crocheting, practice the tough stuff or learn a brand new craft! All classes are held at our storefront in Hayden, Idaho.
Patisserie Hat series – September 6 & 13 – 6 pm - 9 pm – $18
Nibble a madeleine & sip a latte in style with this slouchy hat.
Skills required: knit & purl in the round
Skills you'll learn: k2tog decrease, yarn overs
The Rena Cowl – September… Continue
Added by Melissa Burnett on August 25, 2011 at 6:04pm — No Comments
Spinning Wheel
I love the idea of spinning! I think I would really enjoy it if I could just wrap my mind around giving up the real estate in my house. Between yarn and knitting books, is there room in my life for roving and a wheel? I have a feeling my husband would tell me NO! Someday I hope to acquire a wheel and I love this cute wheel! It ships for FREE!
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ContinueAdded by Melissa Burnett on August 17, 2011 at 6:51pm — 1 Comment
Ultimate Sweater Machine
Added by Amy Dietz on August 16, 2011 at 10:53am — No Comments
Gone Fishin' for Short Rows!
What do you get when you cross a lakeside community, bright sunshine yellow & ocean green yarn, and a Calvin & Hobbes-style sense of silliness?…
Added by Meghan Bosanko on August 5, 2011 at 2:44pm — 2 Comments
Project Tutorial: Cristaria Shrug
Named for a pearl mussel that produces freshwater pearls, the Cristaria shrug is a quick, pretty knit shrug that complements formal summer ensembles or casual looks alike. Add beads or pearls for a piece that is truly your own!
Materials:
- 100 g Cascade Ultra Pima or similar
- US 10 circular needles, 20˝ or longer
- About…
Added by Meghan Bosanko on August 4, 2011 at 1:46pm — 1 Comment
Charity Knitting: Helmet Liners
This woman knit over 2000 hats for charity!
Get started with your own charity knitting by knitting helmet liners with this free pattern using Cascade 220!
Added by Melissa Burnett on July 31, 2011 at 7:08pm — No Comments
Free pattern from Alpaca Direct!
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Added by Melissa Burnett on July 18, 2011 at 5:05pm — No Comments
Alpaca Direct Grand Opening Pictures PLUS $5 off!
The latest blog post from Alpaca Direct includes pictures from the Grand Opening. I love seeing inside yarn shops and the new one in Hayden, ID is beautiful!
They also have a new newsletter out that INCLUDES a $5 off coupon code!
Added by Melissa Burnett on June 26, 2011 at 8:05pm — 1 Comment
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