L & B Yarn Co.
is a specialty yarn store in the heart of Norman, Oklahoma.
This textured scarf utilizes a method of rapid increases, some decorative stitches, and basic short rows. The class will be held Saturday, September 17th from 10:30am-11:30am. It is $25 and includes the yarn and the pattern. You need to bring a size 4-24″ circular or long straight needle.
Published in the Mason-Dixon Knitting Blog the Mitered Crosses Blanket by Kay Gardiner was designed for all proceeds to go to Mercy Corps. In 2011 these donations will be designated for the Japan earthquake/tsunami relief, and thereafter to support Mercy Corps’ relief work. Not only will you be supporting a wonderful cause by purchasing this pattern but you end up with an absolutely breathtaking finished product.
Inspired by the Modern Crosses quilt featured in Modern Log Cabin Quilting: 25 Simple Quilts and Patchwork Projects, by Susan Beal, This blanket combines two techniques-mitering and log cabin- to make a knitted interpretation of a log cabin quilt variation. Knitted out of Noro Silk Garden each mitered cross is individual to the blanket which makes the project addictive because you can’t wait to see how the next square is going to look. If you have a large silk garden stash this is a great way to put it to good use.
The main color (cream) is a discontinued silk garden colorway, but some other suggestions might be using Plymouth Yarn’s Mushishi, Cascade 220 or 220 Superwash, holding 2 together of Imperial Yarn Tracie, really the options are endless. Each seamless block starts with 4 miters that are knitted onto each other to form a cross shape. Ms. Marjie’s blanket that we have pictured is a little different from the original. The original has 10 squares and is framed with 4 log cabin strips and Marjie’s has 20 squares without any log cabin strips.
I absolutely love the finishing on this particular project. The blocks are joined together without sewing, using the 3-needle bind off method, and the blanket is finished with an applied i-cord edging that resembles the binding of a quilt. Thanks Marjie for bringing in your work for us to photograph, the project is simply awesome! -B
This bead tutorial class will address different ways beads can be placed while you are knitting. We will not start a project, just practice knitting with beads. You will need to bring some scrap sock weight or lighter yarn and needles that work with your scrap yarn. The class will be $15 and will be held Saturday, September 17th from 2:00 pm-3:00 pm. The class will also include a size 10 crochet hook for beading and a package of beads in your choice of color.
Calling all of our new crocheters. You guys asked for a crochet baby bootie class and we are bringing you that and more. In this class you will learn to crochet a set of baby booties, baby hat, or baby sweater. The class will be $26 and will be held Sunday, October 16th from 1:30-3:30. The two hour class will also include 1 skein of everyone’s favorite Berroco Comfort yarn. You will need to bring a size G or H crochet hook.
Learn to make this hat with a little bit of sparkle. It is a little more than a basic pattern with more than a basic yarn. You will learn how to make one if you don’t know how already to create a spiral pattern. You need to know how to work in the round, knit, and purl. The class will be held Saturday, September 10th from 10:30 am to 11:30 am and will run $25. Please bring size 7 needles in your choice of double points, 16″ circulars and double points, or you can work the project in magic loop. The class includes 2 balls of yarn and 1 hour of instruction.
This new yarn for fall is a super funky super quick crochet. Expresso is 100% microfibre polyester that looks like a gigantic chenille tube. It is soft and light weight and when I say it is quick, I mean you can make this up in less that 5 minutes, the perfect project for the “product” crocheter or knitter. There is no hook involved all you need is the yarn and your hands, you simply crochet a large chain and thats it!
We have the yarn available now in 5 colors and it only takes 1 hank, unless you want it longer and you could use two by attaching them together with a similar color thread. Check out the instructional video by clicking here. Thanks to Christy and Cory for putting together the video for us to share. -B
Alice from Berroco fall booklet #312 is a feminine mock turtleneck pullover with puffed short sleeves and flirty ruching at the sleeve opening knitted out of the new yarn Boboli. This booklet is full of beautiful knits including cardigans, gloves, raglan sleeve sweaters, vests, a one of a kind scarf, and even a stuffed bunny.
Each shade of Boboli is composed of an enchanting mix of shifting colors. A glimmering wool blend boasting a subtle shine and soft hand, this yarn lends cool-weather projects an air of sophisticated originality. We are very excited about this stunning new yarn along with the rest of our fall shipment from Berroco.
Come by to check out new colors of Peruvia Quick, Ultra Alpaca, and Borealis. We have also just unpacked some of the other wonderful new yarns from Berroco: Link, Flicker, and Souffle. -B
Made in Oregon at The Imperial Stock Ranch, this soft and sumptuous pencil roving is worked in this simple rib pattern creating a simple to knit cowl that can be worn around the neck or pulled snug over your shoulders. The pattern calls for you to hold two strands together using two balls of yarn. We opted for a lighter weight version, only knitting one strand and one ball of yarn. Either way you decide to knit this project it is beautiful and affordable. The bulky 2 strand pencil roving is approximately 200 yards of 100% lofty wool for $13.00 and available in subdued colors as well as bright and bold colors.
To finish off your beautiful creation check out the Annie Adams line of shawl pins that are sure to appeal to all needle loving designers in need of that extra something special. No matter your craft the lead-free pewter pins will accent your personal style. -B
This bright and colorful rainbow scarf was designed by Huan-Hua Chye and is a free ravelry download. Like most of us who have a yarn stash this is a great project to use up two skeins of Noro Yarn or any other self striping yarns, either way you should get stunning results. We chose to use two different colorways of Noro Aya a marvelous mix of cotton & silk plus a touch of wool gives this yarn a softness and subtle sheen.
Just remember the more different the two colors are, the more contrast and wow you will get with your final project. We are also offering a class on the Pegasus Scarf the 9th of July that will teach you to knit on the bias as well as how to carry the yarn up the side of your project without have to cut.
Growing up in the 80’s I love that in the designers notes she mentions that the design is a tribute to her neon 1980’s Lisa Frank Trapper Keeper. For those of you who have seen the Trapper Keeper I know you will see the color resemblance. -B
This retro wide neck pullover is perfect for beginners because it’s basic with some special accent stitching that appears to be more complex than it actually is. You can find the pattern in Wendy Bernard’s book Custom Knits. The one pictured has a few minor adjustments to the original pattern, mostly having to do with the yarn and needle size.
The original pattern calls for a worsted weight yarn on a size 8 needle and this one was knitted out of a dk weight yarn on a size 4 needle. There was also an adjustment from 3/4 length sleeves to short sleeves making it a little cooler for the heat of the summer.
The top down raglan construction with the body and sleeves knitted in the round makes this a relatively quick knit and if you haven’t tried this yarn yet it is a must. Ruca from the mother/daughter team of Araucania Yarns has created this beautifully crafted 100% sugar cane yarn hand-dyed in Chile.
This dk/sport-weight fiber has lustrous elegance and comes in a generous 263 yard hank of solid and multi yarns. Thanks so much to Whitney for bringing her beautiful creation by the shop for us to photograph. -B
