Socks vs. Hats

This month Donna received her knit kit and it was for socks. 

She doesn't like to make socks, in fact if someone asks us to make socks for them we tell them to go to Kohl's. 

With that in mind she made a hat using the sock yarn.

The yarn is from Three Irish Girls Yarn, Inc. from Duluth, MN. Each skein is hand dyed.

The name of this yarn is called Adorn Sock Yarn and the color is Spokane River Walk.

This yarn did make a very pretty hat, don't you think?

October Craft Show Schedule

In October Knitting by Pam and Donna are doing several events that we would like to share with you.

October 4 

Pam will be at St. Thomas More Church at 126 Fort Couch Road in Bethel Park. 

The hours for that show is 9a- 3p.

Donna will be at the Swissvale Farmers Market from 9a - 1p.

October 10 - 11

Donna will be at St. Nicholas Church at 903 Ann Street in Homestead. 

This event is both Friday and Saturday from 10a - 6p.

On Saturday Pam will be at the Swissvale Farmers Market from 9a - 1p.

October 18

Pam will be at St. John Cathedral at 210 Greentree Road in Munhall from 10a - 3p.

Donna will be at the Swissvale Farmers Market from 9a - 1p.

October  23 - 25

The weekend of Oct 23 - 25 will be an all Swissvale weekend.

The Swissvale Library will be having its Book and Bake Sale.

The hours will be as follows

Oct 23 - 4p - 8p

Oct 24 - 10a - 4p

Oct 25 - 9a - 2p

We will also be at the Swissvale Farmers Market on Saturday, Oct 25 from 9a - 1p.

We hope to see you at one of these events!

Donna's Knit Kit Returns

Donna is back at it with her knit kits. 

She made this lovely shawl.

This shawl is made using a yarn called Twizzle from Mountain Colors.

This kit included 5 mini skeins of yarn that has been dyed in rich gradient hues. 

Donna said that she really enjoyed making this and would like to make another one.

Staying Warm

Are you looking to stay warm but look stylish this winter?

Here's a hat, cowl and fingerless mitts set that's sure to keep you warm.

The whole set - button hat, cowl and fingerless mitts

Pair of fingerless mitts with a nice cable at the wrist

Here's the cowl  

Button Hat and Cowl

These make terrific gift sets. 

These can be made in whatever color the yarn comes in.

Cozy Wool Hats

The Farmers Almanac is forecasting another cold winter and many have asked us what kinds of hats we are making. 

This weeks hat of the week is called Cozy Cabled Hats.

This hat is made using Cozy Wool by Loops & Threads. It is 50% wool and 50% acrylic.

I am sure we will be making these all season. 

Goodbye Summer 2014

Today is the last day of summer - at 10:29p tonight autumn begins.

Today I thought I would look back at some pictures of how the summer rolled out for 

Knitting by Pam and Donna at the Swissvale Farmers Market. 

The farmers market continues through the end of October. 

Knitting by Pam and Donna will be there with their fall and winter items.

I want to give a shout out to Andrea Vok of ATVok Photo Art for taking these pictures all summer and allowing me to share them on our blog.

Thank You Andrea!

Covered Bridge Festival Bound

Knitting by Pam and Donna for the first time will be participating in the Covered Bridge Festival in Washington County this weekend.

We will be taking all our wearable creations to the event. Here's a sneak peek at what we will have.

Button Scarf

Long Grey Scarf

Pom Pom Scarf

Female Camo Neck Warmer

Pink Infinity Scarf

Grey Infinity Scarf

Brown Infinity Scarf

The location we will be at is the Henry Bridge in Mingo Park in Washington County.

The hours for both days are 10a - 5p.