The Yarn Lounge
Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 10:12AM I know certain folks are interested in my take on the awesome Susan Stripling workshop I recently hosted. I am still working on a blog entry that will do justice to that event.
But, first things first....Three weeks ago I went to Richmond's Carytown, to visit The Yarn Lounge, my client Stewart's fab and funky knit shop. I love to knit, but I am a terrible knitter, so it was really fun for me to sit down and watch women who appeared to be knitting the Sistine Chapel. Meanwhile, I just finished knitting a scarf for a stuffed animal. (Yes, yes I did). For my nephew's Lizard, 'Lizardee'.
As the photos show, the shop is darling, and relaxing, and filled to the brim with amazing yarns in fantastic colors. I bought the softest alpaca and am going to make a shawl. Wish me luck : )
Stewart, thanks for sharing your shop with me! I would really like to move in, but I live too far away. And Stewart's dog, Homer. Seriously fancied him.
The Yarn Lounge has an award winning blog, featuring lots of lovely projects. Find it here.
Reader Comments (5)
Wow, I was there the day you were taking pictures at The Yarn Lounge. You were so discreet, I had no idea you were doing such a brilliant job of capturing the spirit of my favorite yarn store and hangout.
well get on that post, girl! we are WAITING!!! i know you learned some dope tricks.
cheers,
eck
Cate, thanks for your kind words. I can be really sneaky : ) I fell in love with the Yarn Lounge and am going to try to talk Stewart into opening one in Norfolk : )...
Echard, I hardly shot at all at the seminar. I don't get much charge out of set up stuff, ya know? But, I learned a HUGE amount. And my brain is still a'spinnin' with all the fresh ideas. Susan was great. She was editing out stuff I would have been DELIGHTED to keep. I am ever impressed with her talent. I can't WAIT until wedding season starts.
Beautiful pics of one of my favorite places as well. I am particularly fond of the portrait of Homer (an old soul) and Melanie, you captured them beautifully.
Sorry I missed you there by a hair (or a fiber?). Good luck with the shawl and if you come back for more, give me a ring...
Mel
Mel! I can't believe we missed each other by a hair (and fiber-ha!). I can see why you love the Yarn Lounge. It feels like home. I will definitely be back and will give you a call.