It’s been busy at the cottage this week…and no wonder! Brand new Mini Mochi and Flat Feet (sock yarn) is here too. Trust me, these are both fun yarns and you will want to get some of this stuff on your needles. Don’t knit socks? No problem, knit a scarf! I even have a great scarf pattern to share with you, for the asking.
I am headed to TNNA yarn market Saturday afternoon to see what’s out there that we all can’t live without. It’s going to be a fast trip, but enough time for me to make some contacts, see what’s hot, and order some too.
I have to confess, last year it was a complete disaster, literally. After spending the afternoon checking out only a handful of vendors and with a game plan for the following day, Mark and I headed for dinner at one of my favorite restaurants…The Mohawk Grill, located in the Germantown district of Columbus, OH. We had a great meal and were looking forward to reviewing my notes and coming up with a plan for the next morning. We left the restaurant and my phone rang..it was my daughter Jamie telling me of the flood, the evacuation of the hospital, the possibility that the 17th St bridge had collapsed and of the chaos in Columbus. It was like someone punched me in the stomach. Cottage Knits is located only 4 blocks west of the hospital and most likely was in danger of being flooded as well. The irony of it…here i was on a buying trip and possibly there was no longer a shop. After a couple of attempts my parents got to the shop to try to save what they could. I was talking with them on the phone when i heard my dad say “Barbara, we have to leave. Water is coming down 17th Street.”
Phone lines were busy…communication was nearly impossible. We were miles and miles from our family and there was absolutely not a thing we could do. So we headed home and arrived the next day to find the yarn shop was completely dry…we could see the water line about 2 ft from the front door. Amazing.
We trust this year will be a more upbeat experience…and look forward to networking with others in the industry. I should have lots to tell you when i get back!
Keep an eye on the website for dates for some of the Knit Clinics coming this summer. These will be offered at no cost to you other than the supplies you need. The instructors will teach you to knit some of the many charity projects we have done here at Cottage Knits. Hopefully you will want to not only knit these items for your friends and family, but will consider donating an item sometime for the causes we support. You must call to reserve your spot ASAP. Space requires that seats be limited.
I know that’s alot of info…so i will close for now. Have a wonderful day and check in often. There is always lots to tell!
Happy Knitting~cathi
