Wonderful to read Lincoln Talk messages this morning concerning
knitting. These messages resonated as last year I read a delightful
non-fiction book by Clara Parkes called *Vanishing Fleece: Adventures in
American Wool*. I am not a knitter though the story which unfolds about the
process of wool becoming yarn and eventually a sweater Clara makes and the
sheep, shepherds, and surviving independent businesses with whom she
closely collaborates & who are keeping traditional wool and yarn skills and
traditions alive was riveting. Honestly, this is a book I wholeheartedly
recommend whether you are setting out to knit a sweater for the first time
or the 10th time or even if you are a knitter. It's a jolly good read that
it is informative, engaging, honest, entertaining, and all around
wonderful. Clara Parkes, who I believe resides in Hancock County, Maine,
also shares lovely thoughts, images, and reflections in messages you may
opt to receive in your email inbox from her author website; her posts on
Instagram are lovely too.
Happy snowy Sunday!
Best Regards,
Kate
On Sun, Jan 7, 2024 at 11:03 AM Anne Warner <warneran...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Jude - funny you should reach out to LincolnTalk about knitting, as I was
> going to do the same this morning! I am also an advanced beginner who is
> just finishing her first sweater and seeks input/guidance and conversation,
> and am hoping to find - or start? - a knitting group. There used to be a
> wonderful store in Belmont called Knittin’ Kitten where women gathered to
> knit, but she closed during COVID. West Newton also used to have a similar
> shop, but they too have closed. The only place I’ve found to get answers to
> my questions is the store in Dedham, but I have been underwhelmed by their
> inventory of yarns, and as far as I know there is no group that meets
> there.
>
> As for supplies- it seems that going on line is the least expensive
> approach (yarn.com and others). Michaels and Hobby Lobby and JoAnns
> Fabric all have knitting supplies, but their supply chains suffer like so
> many businesses, and they rarely have everything you need (looking for a
> size 7 needle? Oh, they only have 6 and 8 today….etc)
>
> If you really want to invest in getting a full set of supplies and are up
> for a bit of a trip, by far and away the best place to go is WEBS in
> Northampton, which calls itself “America’s Yarn Store”. This place is
> ginormous and has everything you can think of in the way of yarn and
> supplies. It takes a little over an hour to get there but it is well worth
> the trip. While we don’t know each other, I’d be delighted to go out there
> with someone else and explore!
>
> My two cents. I’m sure there are others on LincolnTalk who have better
> advice…..
>
> Anne
> - Sent from iPhone. Typed by thumb. Excuse misspellings!
>
> On Jan 5, 2024, at 11:20 PM, judyta frodyma <judyta.frod...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>
> Howdy & Happy New Year!
>
> I have recently rediscovered knitting and am finishing my first jumper.
> Before I dive into purchasing a whole bunch of knitting supplies for my new
> hobby, I was wondering if anyone has any they're no longer using or would
> like to get rid of?
>
> Thanks!
> Jude
>
> PS. Also is there someone who would be willing to offer some help and
> advice with reading patterns in exchange for wonderful conversation? I'm
> very much self taught and sometimes could use a hand!
>
>
>
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