RAIN

If all the weather people are correct, we will finally be getting some rain tomorrow... This is good news when you consider how dry this year has been.... The bad news is that our the dying on the deck that we had planned is cancelled.....If we get a nice day soon, we may do some impromptu dying....if...

Free Pattern

Many of you have asked for the fingerless mitts pattern that I use to knit the mitts that I sell in the shop...I like this pattern because it's easy and the ribbing allows for "one size fits most" kind of thing...


This is a "bare bones" pattern,,,,if you neeed help with it, just stop in at Loose Ends..

Easy Fingerless Mitts

Worsted weight Yarn

Size 6 or 7 Double point needles

All increases are lifted increases

Cast on 32 stitches (36 for larger mitts)

Join to work in the round

Work in Knit 2, purl 2 ribbing for 5 to 6 inches.

Thumb gusset:

Round 1:  Knit 1, Place marker, increase 1, place marker, knit 1, purl 2, continue in ribbing

Round 2: Work in ribbing as established, working stitch between markers in knit.

Round 3 Knit 1, Slip marker, Increase 1, knit 1, Increase 1, slip marker, continue in ribbing.

Round 4: Work in ribbing as established, working stitches between marker in knit

Round 5: Knit 1, Slip marker, Increase 1, knit 3, Increase 1, slip marker, continue in ribbing.

Continue in this manner until there are 13 stitches between markers.

Next round, work in ribbing, transferring 13 stitches between markers to a holder.

Work about 2 inches more, bind off.

Transfer 13 stitches from holder to double points, pick up one or two stitches at the “join”, work about 1 ½ inches in knit, bind off

A celebration!

To celebrate and commerate our anniversary, Loose Ends is having a sale!  Wednesday Oct 3, through Saturday the 6th, we will have 10% off all yarn, and that includes all the fabulous new fall stuff that has recently arrived....also 20% off other selected yarns..

Alos this is Audubon Days week in Mayville, lots of fun things going on in town

Class Reminder

Today is Tuesday, October 2!  Class tonight is a quick slipper with a leather sole....Make a pair in a few evenings,,, they would make wonderful holiday gifts...Class starts at 6 pm.. runs until 8...just $5, drop in, learn something new,,,,and have a good time

Dying again

We will have the dye pot cooking again, August 16 and 18. Thursday from 1 to 6, and Saturday 10:30 to 2, weather permitting..  Prices vary according to the yarn you choose to dye,, starting at $10 for sock weight...we also have worsted weight wool and 100% bamboo in worsted weight... or bring your own to dye....it's fun!

SALE

This Saturday, August 4 is Mayville's Annual Maxwell Street Sale. Loose Ends will participate  by moving out onto the street with some fantastic bargains......here comes the best part........



For those of you who can not attend on Saturday....we will begin the sale today with 15% off all yarn, store wide!  Whoooo, come and get it!  Thru Saturday!

Flag Day Sale

Thursday is Flag Day...We are featuring all red, white or blue yarns at 14% off!