Crazy for Ewe
Noro Magazine Issue 22 Trunk Show
Calling all Noro enthusiasts out there! I'm thrilled to be hosting the Noro Magazine Issue 22 trunk show featuring the designs for the Spring/Summer 2023 season. This trunk show is a wonderful opportunity for you to see the garments from the magazine up close and personal.
The Noro trunk show brings the pages of the magazine to life so you can experience the beauty of the designs firsthand. It's an incredible chance to see how the garments look in real life, to touch the Noro yarns, and to try on every lovely creation.
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The Noro trunk show brings the pages of the magazine to life so you can experience the beauty of the designs firsthand. It's an incredible chance to see how the garments look in real life, to touch the Noro yarns, and to try on every lovely creation.
Knitting with cotton yarn - what you'll love and what you won't
Knitting with cotton is like making bread with rye flour (or any low-gluten/non-gluten flour). It’s missing elasticity. Wool is smooth and bouncy and fun to work. Cotton, and other plant-based fibers, are not. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make cotton sweaters – you totally should because you’ll actually love them. Here are some of the things you’ll love about knitting with cotton:
Why knit with cashmere?
I love cashmere. I love the look and feel of a cashmere sweater, and I love how it makes me feel when I’m wearing it. Unlike logo-covered bags and highly visible designer goods, cashmere is quiet luxury. It whispers rather than shouts.
There is a timeless elegance of a cashmere sweater. The foundation of many a capsule wardrobe is a quality basic sweater. Capsule wardrobes are about
Cashmere yarn - the queen of luxury fibers
Cashmere yarn is a luxurious and highly sought-after fiber among knitters. But what exactly is cashmere yarn, and why is it so special?
Cashmere yarn comes from the soft and downy undercoat of the cashmere goat. This undercoat is finer and softer than the coarser outercoat of the goat, and it's this downy undercoat that is used to create
Summer yarns you'll actually love knitting with
As we move into the warmer months, it's time to start thinking about summer knitting and what yarn to use for a summer sweater. We want something that keeps us nice and cool, so that means fibers that are light, absorbent, and moisture-wicking. The best yarn for summer is either cotton or linen, or a blend of those.
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Rowan Magazine SS2023 Trunk Show
The Rowan SS 2023 Trunk show is at Crazy for Ewe for one week, starting Local Yarn Store Day, April 29th. So many fun and beautiful designs for you to see and try on. Here's a list of what we'll have. Also, check out the Crazy for Ewe YouTube podcast where we show you what the garments look like on real people.
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Veronique KAL this weekend
Veronique KAL starts this weekend! This cute and quick summer colorblock top is worked using the intarsia technique using 4 colors of Rowan Handknit Cotton. Come join us - pick up a Veronique kit, or choose your own colors - we'll be happy to help!
You'll learn the intarsia technique and lots more fun stuff. Kicks off Sunday, April 30th at 1:30 pm.
Local Yarn Store Day - thank Ewe for everything
This weekend is Local Yarn Store Day - an event created to give knitters and crocheters an excuse to show their local yarn store a little extra love and attention (and sales) which is especially nice during a historically slow time of year for yarn shops. I make it a big party, and you’re invited to the shop this weekend to celebrate Crazy for Ewe. We’ll have balloons, cookies, and free patterns and the Rowan Trunk Show. I hope you will come.
But I also want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to all of you who have supported Crazy for Ewe over the years. From Duffy, Mary, and Shelly, who were among the first through my doors back in 2004 to Rita, Ellen,
Embracing Sustainability: Why Noro Yarns are the Perfect Earth Month Addition
April is Earth month, but it’s also Noro month. While many spring and summer yarns arrive in early March, Noro is a predictable April arrival - I often wonder if it’s meant to coincide with the cherry trees. I doubt it’s that carefully coordinated, but I await them both with eager anticipation.
It’s fitting, really, that Noro arrives in Earth month, as Noro is one of the most environmentally conscious yarn producers there is. Mr. Eisaku Noro, who
Are you washing your handknits too much? Why less is more
As knitters, we all know the joy of wearing our own handmade garments. There's something so satisfying about knowing that we've put in the time and effort to create something beautiful and unique. But when it comes to caring for our hand-knit pieces, it can be a bit daunting. How do we keep them looking and feeling their best, while also being mindful of the environment?
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Does your bra fit?
Have you ever considered whether you're wearing the right bra? It's a question that might surprise you coming from your local yarn store owner, but it's actually more important than you think. When it comes to knitting sweaters that fit, we take a lot of measurements. Especially for the Custom Fit designs. Before we begin the measuring process, we always ask, "Are you wearing a good foundation garment?" This discreet inquiry is essentially asking if your bra is doing its job of putting your bust where it should be.
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