Jun
Happy Birthday Twisted
Posted by Emily in the shop, saleToday is Twisted’s first birthday!
This past year has been so wonderful, and for that we have you, our customers, to thank.
So, thank you for your support, for your business, for your friendship. Thank you for referring your friends to us, for spreading the word in person and on the internet. Thank you for your hugs, your suggestions, and your encouragement. We really couldn’t have done this without you!
To celebrate, we’re having a big anniversary sale starting Tuesday. Hope to see you there!
Edited by shannon to add: today is Emily’s bday, too! Not her first, or even her twenty-first, but it is her birthday nonetheless, and we want her to have the bestest birthday ever! She won’t be in the shop today - she’s taking her birthday off, but next week is Emily’s Birthday Week, too, so make sure you give her a shout-out when you come by for the sale!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMILY!!!
Jun
Funky sock monkey
Posted by Emily in patterns, knittingBlue Moon Fiber Arts‘ Funky Sock Monkey pattern is hot, ladies and gents. We just got in more copies, after selling out for the second time, and are now ready once again to enable your sock monkey fever.
These little guys are a great way to use up your left over sock yarn. Plus they make everyone smile. We are absolutely certain of this, thanks to Kaaren, who has loaned us her lovely and talented monkey Bob Orcas. He’s hanging out at the store in his scale model Adirondack chair just waiting to steal your heart.
Jun
Newsletter and sale
Posted by Emily in the shop, saleWe’ve got a new newsletter today. Click here to take a gander. Even better, click here to sign up for the newsletter and get it delivered straight to your inbox next month!
The biggest news in the newsletter is our Anniversary Sale starts next week! To celebrate our one-year-old-ness, Twisted is having an anniversary sale Tuesday, July 1th through Sunday, July 6th. We will be closed on the 4th of July – beer, hot dogs, and fireworks await us, but will be opened regular hours (11am - 8pm) the rest of the week. Please come on by anytime, get some great deals on some great yarns, and say Happy Birthday to Twisted. Check out the list of what’s on sale here.
Jun
Square needles
Posted by Emily in knittingTwisted is now carrying Kollage’s square knitting needles. Why square?
Well, we’re told that they really are easier on your hands than normal round needles. Handcrafted to exacting standards, Kollàge’s square knitting needles are designed to be ergonomically suited to your hands, decreasing stress and strain. In particular, the square needles are supposed to be easier to use by those who have arthritis, carpal tunnel, or stiffness in their hands and fingers.
Kollage also claims that square needles enable you to knit faster with more uniform stitches. We were skeptical on that count and started a little test swatch going in the shop. At least half a dozen people have knit a row on that swatch and, we were surprised to see, the gauge is completely even. Go figure.
We are excited to see how our customers like knitting with the square needles, so please stop by and give our sample set a try. If nothing else, it’s interesting (and not as totally bizarre as you’d imagine). Plus they’re beautiful - handmade in Vietnam from a hardwood called Forest Palm. We look forward to getting the square crochet hooks and DPNs in the future!
Find out the complete square needle story from Kollage.
Jun
MORE Vegan Sock Yarn
Posted by Shannon in the shop, yarn, socksThis is definitely the week of new sock yarns at Twisted. Yesterday, we received a box of Crystal Palace sock yarns, vegan all the way, baby.
Maizy:
*82% corn fiber, 18% elastic nylon
*8 variegated colors
*$7 a skein, and the average pair of socks will use two skeins
Panda Cotton:*59% bamboo, 25% cotton, 16% elastic nylon
*8 variegated colors
*$7 a skein, and the average pair of socks will use two skeins
And, coming soon, the new Panda Soy…
Jun
Opal Sock Yarn
Posted by Shannon in the shop, yarn, socksMore new yarn!!! This time, it’s an old standby, Opal. We’ve got a few of the Rainforest Colorways in the shop, and are excited to be carrying this popular sock yarn.
The Deets:
Opal. ‘Nuff said.
It’s 75% superwash wool, 25% polyamid.
It’s Hergestellt in Deutschland.
There are 425 meters (almost 465 yards) in a ball - more than enough for a pair of socks.
It’s got 4 stars on Ravelry and almost 750 projects.
It sells for between $18.50 and $23.00 a ball.
Then there’s the future: we are looking forward to the fall, when the Harry Potter Series is shipping!
Jun
Vegan Sock Yarn
Posted by Shannon in the shop, yarn, socksThe deets:
Kollage’s Luscious.
It’s a 63% cotton, 37% elastic/nylon blend.
We’ve got 18 solid colors.
We also have 9 variegated colors.
It’s got 4 stars on Ravelry.
It sells for $11 a skein, and the average pair of socks will use two skeins.
It’s soft.
Some photos of the actual yarn in its new (temporary) home:
Come take some home with you. Knit some vegan socks. Knit some summery socks. Baby garments. Tank Tops. A bathing suit?
Jun
Be a Pink Lady
Posted by Shannon in the shop, bagsWe received some of the brand-spanking new Jordana Paige Knitter’s Satchels today. Is pink the new black, or what?
Jun
New models - shawls
Posted by Emily in yarn, patternsThanks to Michelle, our belle, for these lovely shawls:
Flower Basket shawl. Yarn: Alpaca with a Twist Fino (Alpaca, Silk). Pattern: Flower Basket Shawl by Evelyn Clark, published by Fiber Trends.
Shoalwater shawl. Yarn: BMFA Silkie (Wool, Silk). Pattern: Shoalwater shawl by Evelyn Clark, published by Fiber Trends.
Jun
New models - socks
Posted by Emily in yarn, socks, patternsRound these parts, no one can resist a good sock…
Cedar Creek socks. Yarn: BMFA Silkie (Wool, Silk). Pattern: Cedar Creek by Kaci Kyler-Hays, published by BMFA.
Mingus socks. Yarn: Dream in Color Smooshy (100% Superwash merino). Pattern: Mingus by Cookie A.
Embossed Leaves sock. Yarn: Louet Gems Sport (Superwash merino). Pattern: Embossed Leaves from Favorite Socks by Interweave Press.
Austermann Step sock. Yarn: Austermann Step (Superwash merino, nylon). Pattern: no formal pattern.
