Destination Numero Uno: Knit One Quilt Too in Barrington, Rhode Island.
Gentle knitters, it was my follow-up visit to this beautiful, new-kid-on-the-block LYS, and I loved it even more the second time around.
Yvonne Weiss, Inventor, Developer, and Proprietor is one of the kindest needlewomen ever. She brings graciousness, hospitality, and creativity in various ways, shapes, and forms to her lovely enterprise. (Think: inspirational materials, in-house designers and resident knitting experts. Also, the shop has big windows and is filled with light--a somewhat rare feature among the LYS in New England.)
Two more bonuses: the chatelaine of Casapinka was knitting one of her amazing designs, just inside the front door, where she cheerfully greeted non-recovering yarnoholics.
And I met for the first time, but I hope not the last, Holly Kennedy of Fish Belly Fiber Works (New Hampshire), who was displaying her gorgeously dyed skeins.
Thus began my downfall:
The two skeins on the right were dyed by Fish Belly; the cobalt blue is Madeline Tosh "Fathom." All fingering. |
Thistledown Yarns and patterns on display. |
The Westcotts and their venerable sock knitter. |