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Is there a shawl on your holiday gift list? I don't want to stress you out, but if you haven't started yet, you don't have much time left!  So how about making life a little easier and knitting the Saroyan Shawl by Liz Abinante of Feministy Blog? I liked this shawl the moment is saw it on Ravelry.  Then, when I read the description of what inspired this shawl design (characters from the TV series Bones) I loved it even more. This one is based on Dr. Camille Saroyan. The shawl is knit in worsted (=quick!) and is a good project for newbie lace knitters (=easy!).  To queue it or fave it on Ravelry, click HERE.

Suggested yarns: This project screams Madeline Tosh Worsted. You would need two skeins.

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Today's Holidaily focus is on the Jive Turkey Baby Hat by sewgeeky of goingcrafty blog. (I love the blog's subtitle: Weird things I do with my hands). If you are on Ravelry you can get the full Rav details HERE.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Today's Holidaily focus is on Cookie A's Monkey Socks. These socks might not be the easiest gift to make, but they are very addictive, which might help you to finish them in time for the holidays!

Suggested yarns: Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock, J. Knits, Cherry Tree Hill Supersock, Claudia's Handpaints, Dream in Color Smooshy, Malabrigo Sock.

HOLIDAILY SALE ANNOUNCEMENT: The following sock yarns will be 20% off through Monday, November 30th: Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock, Cherry Tree Hill Supersock, and Claudia's Handpaints.

Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

Please note the following changes to our shop hours this week:

Wednesday, November 25th: Closing at 6 pm (i.e., no Commu-knitty Night)

Thursday, November 26th: Closed for Thanksgiving

(Normal hours will resume on Friday, November 27th)

Good Things From Canada

The mailman tried to deliver something from Canada on Saturday, but he came by the shop before anyone was there, so he left me a Pick Up slip. On Monday I went to the PO, chatted with two Purl Diva customers who were waiting in line with me, and then retrieved my package. It was from Fleece Artist! Here's what was inside:

Sea Wool...

...and Sea Silk.