Time for Giving

With just a few days before Christmas you have some choices: 

1. Knit or crochet something lovely - There is still time for make a hat or scarf for someone you love.  Pick a simple pattern, choose some beautiful yarn and cast on.  I selected Cascade's Cash Vero, a merino, cashmere and acrylic blend yarn in a worsted weight that is destined to be a scarf for my sweetheart.  But if the recipient was my niece, I might make a scarf of Tokyo - there are some excellent new colors that just came in.

2. Buy something already made - With the many fiber artists who make the knitwear, quilts and accessories in our shop, you can always find something that is just right.  A man in your life?  We've got some fine hats with a masculine look, in natural colors or dyed yarns.  Something for a young lady?  We can make up a hat and scarf ensemble in colors that will coordinate with a favorite dress coat or ski jacket.  A baby's first Christmas?  A handmade quilt for the wall or the crib is an instant heirloom.

3. Give yarn - Now this can work a number of different ways.  Knitters and crocheters always like yarn, particularly a unique handspun yarn or a luxury skein that they want, but hesitate to buy for themselves.  If you have a friend or relative who admires your work, maybe its time to give the gift of a lesson.  Yarn, needles and your time may be the best gift you can give.  You could be the favorite auntie by dinner time!

4. Give yarn and a promise - If you are a knitter who is out of time, why not give a heart-felt promise?  A pair of socks will be every bit as welcome in February as they are on December 25th - maybe even more so.  After all, it will still be cold long after the holiday hubbub dies down.  Choose a bright color!  In the gray days of winter, it will be just what the knitter - and the recipient - will need.


5. What about a Gift Certificate?  I know that some people think that gift certificates are impersonal, but I choose to differ.  A gift certificate at my favorite store - a yarn shop - means that I get to pick my own present.  I can get a head start on the sweater I want to knit, pick out a hat that is perfect for me, or even knit something for someone else.

What ever you choose, it's hard to go wrong.  We are well-stocked with yarns and beautiful hand made things.  Drop by and finish up your shopping by supporting local artists and crafts people.