Fun Spring Projects to Knit and Crochet
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Time to start a Spring Project! Berroco's newest recycled yarn is Seaspun, a 50/50 cotton and SEAQUAL polyester blend. SEAQUAL is made from 10% reclaimed plastic from the ocean! You can learn more about the SEAQUAL Initiative here.
Seaspun is smooth to the touch and its chainette construction gives your finished product beatiful drape. Just two of the projects that you can work up in Seaspun are Tasman, knit with lovely lace detailing and Andaman, a pretty all-over crocheted lace coverup.
Chaski from Amano is a soft, washable blend of 60% Superwash Merino Wool, 30% Pima Cotton, and 10% Linen. This springy and structured sock weight yarn is perfect for all your lacy summer creations. Samay is another new summer yarn from Amano that is easy wash and easy care. A blend of 60% Pima Cotton and 40% sustainable Bamboo, its soft, summery feel is perfect for summer knit and crochet projects. The 2024 edition of the West Michigan Yarn Quest starts in just over a week, running from Thursday, April 4 to Saturday, April 13. There are seven shops participating this year: Country Needleworks, Garenhuis, Henny's, JT Stitchery, Knit & Spin, New Ewe, and yours truly, Chicks With Sticks. Passports are still available and this year they're only $5! At each shop visited during the Quest, passport holders will receive a free choice of knit or crochet pattern, 15% off all regularly priced yarn, and entry into daily doorprize drawings. Visit all seven shops to be entered into the grand prize drawing (a $700 value!) or at least five shops to be entered into the runners-up prizes (7 in total, each valued at $150). Pick up your passport now or even during the Yarn Quest, but make sure you don't miss out on the fun! |
Upcoming Classes:
Thursday Night Drop-In is a chance to get some help on a troublesome project or just hang out and knit or crochet with a fun group! There is no charge to drop in. Sessions are held on Thursdays with the next sessions planned for 3/31, 4/2, 4/9, and 4/16 from 6-8pm.
Thank you for making us your Local Yarn Shop!
The Chicks With Sticks Crew,
Amy, Michelle, Ann, Darlene K., Orell, Jane, and Darlene C.
We are open at 5401-3 Portage Road in beautiful Portage, MI
Monday - Friday 11am-6pm and Saturday 10am-4pm
Visit us online at chickswithsticksyarns.com, on Instagram at chickswithstickskazoo, or on Facebook at @chickswithsticksyarns.