West Knits Book 2, Alisha Goes Around, Namaste, and so much more

Well, after an exciting weekend at StevenBe, I arrived back at the Yarn Garage this morning.   I was greeted by so many new and highly anticipated items!  One was Stephen West's new book West Knits Book Two!

It is FULL of new fantastic designs by one of my favorite new designers!  He is such a sweetheart and we look forward to everything he does. 

 Once again, the photography is amazing!  He really presents his pieces so beautifully and creatively.  I don't know which project to start first, but I will surely be casting on one soon!

Another newbie to the yarn scene is Alisha Goes Around!  We got our first shipment in today, and I am speechless!  And, as most of you know, that almost NEVER happens!

Steven and I met Alisha of Alisha Goes Around at TNNA in January and she is bubbly and fun!  Her booth was decorated with hand-knit peacocks and flamingos! 

 She started her company in her kitchen and she does everything herself!  Her colors are rich and bold.

Alisha is whimsical and vivacious, just like her yarn.  Click here is the free hummingbird pattern available from her website.

In addition to yarn and patterns, we received a shipment of Namaste bags, needle cases, and more!

We received more Bitty Bags, Zuma bags, Hermosa bags, Circular Needle Cases, Buddy Packs.  Each shop now has a nice supply of each of Namaste's signature pieces.  The needle cases always go quickly, so stop in soon to get yours!

The FedEx man came while I was working on this blog and teaching class.  He delivered EIGHT boxes from Aslan Trends!  I demanded he stay and help me process them, but he refused.  Unbelievable!  So, Steph got stuck with the task.

Whoa!  That's alot of yarn!  We received, Del Sur, Guanaco, Litoral, Los Andes, and Tango.  They also sent us some great leather handles for purses. 

Some of the Aslan Trends will be on sale, so stop in to see what discounts Steven is giving out on this yarn.  Have a great week everyone, and I hope to see you soon!

Ready, Set, New!

A new shipment of Manos del Uruguay wool called, Maxima, came in last week!

Here is Steven with his bundles of the Maxima in the new colors!  Now, you may say, "What does one make with this beautiful Fair Trade 100% Extra Fine Merino Wool?"  I am so glad you asked!  Why not make the Campfire Cowl? 

Click here for the Campfire Cowl pattern

 Or, the Botany Kerchief!
 Click here for the Botany Kerchief!

 We also continued to be enthralled with the Namaste Bitty Bag and all things Namaste!

Christine, one of our members and regular attendee of Wild Women of Wednesday, is shown here with her Hermosa bag, Bitty bag, wallet, and Oh Snap! project bags.  She is all smiles with her coordinating Namaste products!  Namaste makes all knitters lives easier with their products!


I was very excited to open the new trunk show and yarn from Alchemy Yarns of Transformation!

We received a combination of Haiku, Silk Straw, Silk Purse, Kozmos, Pagoda, and Juniper.

We received The Poet's Shawl

 and the Portrait Scarf

 and the Ripple Wrap and the Wisdom Wrap.  Steven will be bringing the trunk show back and forth between the two shops, along with the yarn and pattern books.  We can't wait to see you!  We want to see what you are working on, have finished, or would like to start!