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on our January specials.  This month's special color is red; the special project is knitted or crocheted afghans.  The weather this month has been perfect for curling up on the couch with yarn and creating an afghan.

Afghans are among my favorite knitting projects.  They make memorable and cherished gifts for weddings and graduations.  And what fun it is to create a handmade blanket for the new baby!  My husband asked me last week when I'm going to knit a a blanket for him...guess what he's getting next Christmas!

There are many, many patterns available for afghans.  One of our favorite books at The Stitchin' Den is Done by Monday.  







The patterns in this book are knit with double stranded worsted yarn on Size 13 needles.  The book suggests the ever popular Encore worsted.  This is a great pattern book when you need a fast, but impressive project! 



Michelle Hunter was inspired to write Building Blocks and Building in Color because she heard, "I want to be a better knitter"  so often.  Each book is a carefully designed sequence of patterns, with supporting videos, to help any knitter improve her (or his) skills.  

                               

Have you heard of the Knitterati Afghan?  This pattern, designed for Cascade 220 Superwash Yarn, has 30 squares,
created by 30 different designers, to commemorate Cascade Yarns 30th anniversary.  The 30 squares will be released throughout 2017 as part of a mystery knit-along.  This is the first square.  You can read more about this project on the Cascade Yarns website.  The Stitchin' Den has many beautiful colors of this yarn and will soon have the colors called for in the patterns.





We've got dozens of patterns to choose from, from cozy cable knit throws to precious designs for baby's first blanket.  

             

 


Visit The Stitchin' Den soon, save 25%, snuggle up on the sofa and create an heirloom. 

Happy New Year!

 When asked about New Year's resolutions, most of us think about healthy eating, more exercise, etc.   You've made those resolutions by now...and maybe even broken a few of them!  

But, let's talk about the fiber arts world.  Have you made 
some resolutions?  If not, it is not too late.  What are you 
fired up about for the new year?  

                                                                                                     
Do you want to finally knit that cable sweater you have been looking at for the last two years?  Is this the year you knit a comfy blanket for your husband?

Is there a pattern you want to crochet, but need to choose some yarn?

Do you want to learn a new fiber art this year?  Are you a knitter who wants to be a crocheter or vice versa?  Have you always wanted to be a quilter? a cross-stitcher? a needlepointer?  

Or maybe you did needlepoint years ago and would like a refresher course.

Are you trying to figure out what to knit from that yarn you bought on vacation three years ago?

Whatever your fiber arts goals are, The Stitchin' Den is a great resource.  Visit or call  us soon to find out how we can help you reach your fiber arts goals for 2017.