SCARFS AND HATS

Winter has finally arrived – we had our first snow of 2012 last week and the temps have plummeted – single digits here this morning.  A good comfy scarf will come in handy if you are headed outdoors today.

We have yarn for all kinds of scarfs.  There are probably as many different kinds of yarn as there are uses for scarfs.  There are the warm ones, the lace ones, the lightweight ones, ones that act as a fashion accessory, soft ones, silky ones, wide ones and the list could go on.

Some of our newest yarns make up into a stylish scarf and are very simple to knit.  Lots of different colors to choice from.  Come in and see the sample scarfs and ask us about making one.

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We also have Henry Paws – handmade, finger less mitts made by our own Linda.

Henry Paws

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We have beautiful hats made by Chris Alexander.  Each one has it’s own, one of a kind design.  Some are made from her reclaimed yarns – a combination of handspun alpaca,  reclaimed cashmere and silk that are handspun together.

If you are looking for a skein of yarn that will give you a lot for the money, we have Cascade Heritage Sock Yarn.  Shari made a child’s hat and still has enough left to make another hat or some mittens.  It’s a very nice yarn.

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THE STOCKING WERE HUNG BY THE CHIMNEY WITH CARE

Need a Christmas stocking?  Sue and Mary have made many that are for sale, they are all different and will hold lots of goodies – come on in and see them!

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SINGING SHEEP

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atj7sj2wz4I&feature=share

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzxkNRvujiw&feature=share

 

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NICE HOTEL ROOM

Do knit disturb! The woolly hotel room where guests can cosy up in style (and maybe weave a dream or two)

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

It’s clean, comfy and comes with all the mod-cons. But there’s something distinctly woolly about this hotel room.

The Hotel Pelirocco in Brighton offers a room which is bound to be cosier than others – as most of the items in it have been knitted from yarn.

The ‘do knit disturb’ sign gives a clue to what lies inside. The room has a variety of knitted accessories, including a lamp, a bedspread, toothbrush and paste along with a telephone cover and matching curtains.

Creature comforts: Artist Kate Jenkins spent two weeks knitting the room's accessories... cleaning it might be a bit of a headache thoughNeed a loom for the night? Artist Kate Jenkins spent two weeks knitting the room’s accessories… cleaning it might be a bit of a headache though

Thread and breakfast: First came plastic fruit and now... a woollen morning mealThread and breakfast: First came plastic fruit and now… a woollen morning meal

Not content with sticking to traditional soft furnishings, the room even has its very own woven full English breakfast – but diners might have a hard time digesting this particular fry-up.

The yarn creation is the handiwork of artist Kate Jenkins, who spent two weeks crocheting each item.

Kate, who has a background in fashion and design, believes that anything can be produced with yarn.

She is one of many knitting devotees who are responsible for a resurgence in crocheting.

Far from being an activity associated with your grandmother, the hobby – much like the revival in baking – is now a cool and retro activity adopted by hipsters.

Knitting’s popularity has also spawned another stitching movement – yarnbombing – which involves ‘guerilla’ knitters brightening up statues, lampposts and trees with colourful woven creations.

Materialistic: The must-have items of a lamp and telephone could leave you feeling a little static Materialistic: The must-have items of a lamp and telephone could leave you feeling a little static

 

Sew good! Toothbrush and paste also feature in the woven hotel roomSew good! Toothbrush and paste also feature in the woven hotel room

 

What a stitch: The telephone, teapot and even a full English breakfast have all been knitted in this hotel roomCreature comforts: The telephone, teapot and even a full English breakfast have all been knitted in this hotel room

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2067926/The-knitted-hotel-room-guests-cosy-style.html#ixzz1fKP7VXwZ

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25% OFF SALE

Our 25% off sale starts tomorrow:

This sale includes YARN, NEEDLES AND BOOKS.  Buy $25.oo worth of yarn, needles or books and get 25% off your purchase.  (Sale yarns, fibers and other products are not included in this offer)  Valid Friday, November 25th, 9:30am – 5:00pm and Saturday, November 26th, 9:30am – 4:00pm

 

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THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

We are having a Super Awesome Lovely Experience or Sale on Friday, Nov. 25th and Saturday, November 26th!

This sale includes YARN, NEEDLES AND BOOKS.  Buy $25.oo worth of yarn, needles or books and get 25% off your purchase.  (Sale yarns, fibers and other products are not included in this offer)

Skip the big box stores and malls.  Forget the hurried and frantic pace of the clerks and other shoppers.  Step into HodgePodge and enjoy yourself.  Whether you are looking for a gift for yourself or someone else, you will be able to relax, stroll the aisles, plan future projects and take your time.  We can help you with a yarn or pattern selection.  Gift certificates are available.

We hope to see you!

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FIBER FESTIVAL WAS FANTASTIC FUN!!

We had a great time at the New England Fiber Festival!  So many wonderful vendors and visitors – if you didn’t make it this time, plan on coming next year – it was fantastic fiber fun!

HodgePodge booth - Betty (left) and Sue Connary (right)

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FIBER FESTIVAL OF NEW ENGLAND IS ALMOST HERE!

Looking for a great time this weekend?  Come to the Fiber Festival of New England in Springfield, MA.  Hodgepodge will be there – come say hi to Sue and Betty at our booth – our location is 282West.

Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Fiber Festival of New England

November 5: 9am to 5pm

November 6: 9am to 3pm

Find information on the website: http://www.thebige.com/ese/ESEEvents/Fiber_Festival.asp 

OR

Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/fiberfestival

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN

 

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IS THIS REALLY OCTOBER?

I love snow and the winter season but this is just too early – here’s what it looks like here this morning -

 

 

After the clean up it will be a good day to spend with my spinning wheel and some beautiful dyed fleece.

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