Good morning lovely knitters! It looks like fall blew its way back in last night and I woke up with a heat seeking missile of a cat next to me. Which is just how I like it. I know it has been a really rough week for a lot of us - I, myself descended into a pile of chocolate and buddhist books to try to find some sanity. I'm not sure I've found it yet, but its helping.
When I sent my first email about the election, it was really all about fear and hope. And for me, there was a seismic pendulum swing back to the fear side this week. It is pretty overwhelming and has led to more tail-spinning thoughts and conversations than I can count. There is a LOT ahead to be very worried about, to be sure. But here's the thing. The fear doesn't help. As always, it makes us all want to curl up in a little ball, cut ourselves off from the world and hide. But, we can't. We just can't. Because the world needs you knitters and crocheters. You are the most kind, smart, funny, creative people that exist on this planet and we're all going to need to muster all of those qualities to get through it, together.
If you need some more time to process, that's ok. A break is always good when you're feeling overwhelmed. But it you're ready to dip your toe back into doing something that will help - we're going to be participating in the Open Table Family to Family Gift Bag Drive! If you want to join us - please email me and let me know if you can make 1 or more gift bags and bring them to the shop December 11th to 13th. We'll deliver them all over to Open Table that Saturday. There's a suggested shopping list, but I would say - since you are all such amazing crafters to add or alternate out something cozy and knitted on at least one of the days for a super cozy personal touch.
Ok - with all that - back to the yarn! We are NOW SHIPPING Advent Calendars - or you can come buy one in store. Some colors are getting really close to being sold out, so don't delay! A bunch of people have told me they are taking one to Thanksgiving for a knitter they love - perfect timing to give this fun gift to someone who deserves a pick me up!
We also have a NEW featured pattern! This month you can get 200 bonus stash cash points when you get our super snuggly Over the River Cowl Kit! This makes a GREAT gift - beautiful and super soft!
And - just as a little teaser. I THINK, now that we've got these Advent boxes under control, there will be NEW Mad Balls next week, so stay tuned!
I hope to see you all today!
Island Yarn