OK. So, it’s not exactly summer weather. But if we make some affirmations, do you think we can warm and dry things up? This is Woolcott’s affirmation…here are the new hand-dyed sock yarn. We used a new sock yarn…trying one with nylon in it. 75% Merino Superwash, 25% Nylon, 100 grams, 7-8 sts per inch on US 1-3, 462 yards per skein (enough for an average pair of socks!) These retail for $24.00
Here are the colors (named by Carol here at the shop.) Instead of super-saturated colors, I tried to keep patches of white here and there and really like the effect. I hope you will too! And please remember that colors aren’t exact due to individual computer resolution…
Please keep in mind that the last batch of 30 skeins sold out in 3 days! So many people were disappointed…so if you want any, make sure to give us a call. We can take your credit card over the phone and either hold it for pick up or ship (for $5.00 USPS Priority Mail). Our number is 617-547-2837. Depending on the humidity, these could take a day or two to dry.
Spruce Grove
Cranberry Bog
Berry Patch
Blueberry Bush
Melon Cooler
Happy 4th of July…and just a note, that we will be closed on Saturday (July 4th) in observance of Independence Day. Have a good weekend all!
Filed under: Hand Dyed! on July 1st, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Well, it’s finally skeined up. I dyed these skeins earlier in the week and it took forever to dye. It’s ready now and has been selling well, ALREADY. I can’t tell you how gratifying the response has been. Here are the colors available at the moment. (I’ve got more yarn on the way and will be dyeing more next week. So look for more color creations in the next week or so.)
I can’t indicate quantities on the blog, because that keeps changing, so if you’re interested in buying, give us a call (617-547-2837) and I can tell you then what’s available. We’re happy to process the sale over the phone and ship the yarn to you. ($5.00 for shipping)
Skeins weigh around 120 grams and have approx 420 yards, plenty to make a pair of sock and retail for $24.00 per skein.
Harvard Square Hand Dyed (I was trying to recreate the color of the sidewalks here in Harvard Square — oh and don’t expect creative explantions like this for all the colors!)
Ivy League
June-uary Sky (a comment on the lack of sun this June…nicer in a yarn than in the weather!)
Radcliffe (Because I tend to lean toward “masculine” colors, I was trying something a bit more feminine here. I’m really not being sexist…just trying to stay within the Harvard Square theme…but I see that well going dry quickly.)
Madder (I couldn’t come up with a name for this one…see the well is already dry, so I named it after the dye used…Madder root. Maybe I should have called it Tiger’s Eye or Tiger Lily.)
We’ll be seeing you!
Filed under: Hand Dyed! on June 25th, 2009 | No Comments »
Although still not quite available (they have to dry first and then be re-skeined into 100 gram skeins). But the dying has been done. Skeins will be 120 gram skeins of approximately 400 yards each, enough for a pair of socks, knitting up at 26 - 30 stitches to 4 inches on a US 2 or 3, priced at $24.00/skein.
Three colors to show thus far, two skeins of each color. Call if you want to purchase…we can sell over the phone! But, don’t delay!
Harvard Square
Think Harvard Square brick sidewalks
Ivy League
Think “Ivy”
Radcliffe
There’s a little more green in these skeins that isn’t quite showing up. I know that these aren’t the actual Radcliffe colors, I was going for “feminine Harvard” theme.
Look for more soon! Also, I’m saving a few skeins for custom colors if you’re interested. I cannot guarantee exact colors, but I can try!
Filed under: Hand Dyed! on June 22nd, 2009 | No Comments »
No matter that the weather is horrendous. Today at Woolcott we’re going to have a fun day hand dying sock yarn. Some colors planned: Ivy League, Harvard Square, Charles River. We’ll see how they turn out. These are going to be one-of-a-kind yarns that will be available for sale soon! Feel free to come by and watch or just sit and visit! Pictures of the process and yarns soon!
Stay dry! Hope to see you soon!
Filed under: General on June 22nd, 2009 | No Comments »
Well, it looks as though rain might keep us from out door pursuits this weekend. That’s the glass-half-empty view. The half-full view is we’re havin a yarn sale. It’s a perfect day to pick up some new yarn at 15% off to occupy your time while indoors! The rain can’t bring us knitters down. We have lots of wonderful yarns for spring and summer projects….lots of new sock yarns…some wonderful silk. Plus we just got a huge shipment of Cascade 220, Cascade Superwash and Pure Alpaca. Lot’s to tempt you and lots to help keep you occupied with your knitting!
Hope to see you over the next few days!
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It’s that time again. Can you believe I’ve owned the shop for 2 years now? I don’t express this nearly enough, but I couldn’t do this without you. Not simply your patronage, but your constant morale support and friendship. For that, I am truly grateful. So, to celebrate we’re having a yarn sale.
15% off all full priced, yarn. Friday, May 1, 2009 trough Sunday, May 3rd.
Usual exceptions apply…all sale items are a final sale and no other discounts apply…sale price is on full-priced yarn only.
Thanks again, everyone. I hope to see you soon!
Filed under: Sale News on April 28th, 2009 | No Comments »
Hello friends, what a beautiful spring day we have out there. Absolutely gorgeous. The weather prompted some cleaning around here at Woolcott and we decided to have a Sample Sale. We’ve got sweaters (sizes vary, but most are a mediums) for men women and children, scarves, and a few hats. Priced to sell…hand knit sweaters for $30 - $40 (depending on the fiber and complexity), accessories for around $10.00. Plus many, many women’s summer cotton sweaters. Perfect timing, I think! No, you didn’t knit it, but where can you get a hand-knit sweater for these prices?
Hope you’re all well and soaking in some of this sunshine.
Filed under: General on April 22nd, 2009 | No Comments »
We have this lovely silk yarn from Louisa Harding, Mulberry Silk. The minute it came in, I knew how nicely it would look as a cowl with a little lace thrown in. On Ravelry cowls seem to be all the rage. So, I looked around a bit and found a lovely spring-lace pattern (drooping elm leaves from Barbara Walker’s first book) and cast on and knit. It’s a lovely 2-skein project, easily affordable and easy to knit. We’ve written up the pattern and it’s free with the purchase of the yarn. (just $32.00). This a perfect accessory that not only looks great, but will keep your neck warm during these breezy spring days. Stop by and see it!
Filed under: Uncategorized on April 10th, 2009 | No Comments »
The latest issue of Vogue Knitting (the Spring/Summer 09 issue) has arrived. There are some really beautiful patterns that you have to check out! Perfect patterns for summer knitting and summer wearing, from cute lace shawls to really cute summer sweaters. We’ve got plenty of cotton and non-wool yarns for you to chose from…perfect combination.
Keep on knitting!
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Just a note to let people know that we will be closed on Sunday, April 12 in observance of Easter Sunday.
Filed under: General on April 7th, 2009 | No Comments »
