time is running out!

Let's make this quick. You need gifts, we have gifts, gift ideas, supplies, advice, and the most important thing of all, knitting support!

Time to check a few things off your holiday to-do list. Shall we?


1. Gift Certificates. They seem basic, but they are always a hit with knitters. We carry them in many denominations, or we can combine some to get you the perfect amount. This is the perfect gift for you to give your knitting friends or the perfect hint to drop to your children or partner.


2. Sue's Seed Stitch Washcloths. Say it with me: "no more apple themed coffee mugs!" Sue is our resident teacher, and she has designed the perfect alternative to the glass apple paperweight. A chic pair of washcloths paired with a pretty soap make a fabulous present that is low calorie and never needs to be dusted. This is also a fabulous hostess gift when you pair the cloths with a bottle of your favorite bubbly. Come in and get the pattern free with purchase of yarn.


3. Little Mittens. Didn't get to knit for everyone on your list? Maybe you still can. Come in and buy a single skein of fingering weight yarn and turn out a few pair of these cute mitten ornaments. They are a great tree ornament, gift tag, or even thoughtful little gift for the members of your office or your child's teacher. Get the pattern from Pink Argyle.

4. Last-Minute Knitted Gifts. The book is the perfect gift for a knitter, and the projects inside have the potential to round out your entire list: bulky scarves, fast hats, baby bootees, and great ideas for yarn gift decor like pom-poms and tassels.


5. Chic & Cheap Gift Wrap. Try this for a fun way to wrap handmade gifts. Wrap the present in brown butcher paper, parchment, or interesting newspaper like the funnies or pages from local foreign language weekly. Then tie the package shut with a few yards of pretty yarn from your stash. You can add tassels, pom-poms, felted flowers, and i-cord bows to top off your pretty package!

fiber, food and friends.

what: Art Yarns Party

when: Sunday November 23, 2008. 11am-1pm

where: Knit + Stitch = Bliss, 4706 Bethesda Ave

hosted by the K+S=B Queen Bee, Lyn and our Art Yarns vendor, Rifka.

Everyone loves pretty little treats, and that is exactly what Art Yarns are! While we would love to pack our shelves with nothing but hand dyed cashmere and silk (with beads too!) we simply can't begin to offer the full range of stunning fibers the Art Yarns team has designed.

This party is an elegant solution to this dilemma--Rifka will bring the full range of Art Yarns into the shop so you can see every fiber and all of the colors in samples larger than a few strands stuck on a card. You can also touch all the delightful fuzzies and silkies, something you can never do on a computer screen! You can then place your order with confidence, knowing exactly what to expect when your special order arrives.

As a bonus, you will receive 10% off of your Art Yarns order if you order the day of the party!

There will also be patterns and books that match the yarns to provide inspiration for your projects. IN addition to Art Yarns, we will have holiday gift knitting samples in the shop to give you ideas for your gift list.

Add light refreshments and good company, and you have a fine way to spend a Sunday afternoon--bring your knitting needles and get into the spirit! We hope you will join us! Please call the shop so we can get a head count and provide an appropriate quantity of refreshments: 301-652-7194

little gifts

Notions make a lovely gift for yourself or the other knitters in your life! We are pleased to offer a wide range of beautiful treats for little gift giving.

We are now carrying fancy stitch markers adorned with beads, crystals, and semi-precious stones by One of a Kind Creations by Jane. Each set of 5 stitch markers is a completely unique handmade treasure. (click the photo for a bigger detailed view.)

We also have fantastic gifts from Lantern Moon including: the sheep tape measure, classic caddy, the rice basket, and silk needle cases.

We have also started to carry Silver Brush notion, needle, and tool bags and organizers. These durable carry-alls feature simple, universally appealing designs and an affordable price tag.

If you are looking for something a little bigger, we are also proud to offer Amy Butler's Sweet Life knitting bags. Perfect for the fashionable knitter! Surprisingly affordable in the high-end knitting bag market, these bags are built to last. An investment in both organization and taste!

ready, set, knit!

If you missed our Holiday Open House, then you missed two lovely evenings of great snacks, good yarn, and fun people. But you have not totally missed out because I have a recap of the event plus continuing gift inspiration!

What party doesn't have great food? Our wonderful snacks were provided by the lovely Anne who proves herself both a talented knitter and excellent cook!

A delicious spread of ginger snaps, shortbread buttons, curry "knitting needles", nuts, fruit, and sparking water.

Anne is also the mastermind behind some great gift kits for the others knitters on your holiday list! Here we see kits for Sox in a Box, Learn to Knit Kit, Ultimate Notions Gift, and Scarf To Go. We are selling these kits through the holiday season. Come pick one up for your favourite knitting pal!

Pretty Gifts all in a row.

One of my favouites is the Scarf To Go. This is a great gift for knitters of all skill levels. It comes with a variety of yarn choices and everything you need to knit a lovely scarf.

Scarf To Go, complete with fortune cookie!

In addition to gifts for the other knitters in your life, we have suggestions for quick and simple holidays gifts that anyone can finish on time. Come in to buy the yarn, and the pattern is yours!

The Ideal Hat

I have discussed at length the joys of hat making. This simple pattern is as elegant as it is easy to make. Let you imagination go! Makes the perfect gift for the last minute people on your list.

Pure Bliss Scarf

The crown jewel of scarves--cashmere. This is the perfect gift for the most special people on your holiday list, and we have beautiful colors for both ladies and gentlemen. Make one for your husband, but be careful, you may just forget to give it to him and keep if for yourself!

Sue's Seed Stitch Wash Cloths

Washcloths (for face or dishes) are a good gift for the person who has everything. Match to their kitchen or bath colors, and you will be remembered fondly every time they take the cloth out to use. They are great for all ages. Sue has knit them for her nieces and nephews, and I made a set for my grandmother. They also make an excellent hostess gift when you attend holiday get togethers.

Simple Children's Hat

Finally, we have a hat for the smaller folks in your life. This sweet and simple child's hat will surely delight new parents and keep the little ones warm and cute!

We at Knit+Stitch have kicked off our holiday season! Have you?

start thinking gifts!

It is that time of year when we turn our needlework focus to gifts (Some of you may note I have been focused that way for many weeks now!) and finding that perfect something to create for our loved ones. Scarves always seem to take front and center, but I would like to suggest an alternative to yards of repetitive stitching--the hat!

Hats are a great alternative to scarves. They usually take less yarn, and the skills involved in creating one are very easy to master. Like scarves, there are a multitude of design possibilities to suit every taste and work well as gifts for both men and women.

Pictured here we have three store models that you can see in person when you visit the shop. Above we have both a knit and crocheted hat in Manos del Uruguay. both hats can be worked in a single skein of yarn, making them great gifts under $20 that you can complete in a few evenings in front of the television.

If you are looking for something more challenging, why not go for a hat with a cable or a lace edged border as pictured here in our Frog Tree Merino. This hat only took one skein of yarn, which makes it a fantastic value at under $10!

Want something a little bigger for extra special people? Maybe a hat and scarf set is the way to go. Pick two designs you like and do them in the same yarn. Or pick a pattern for a set and work them in complimentary color combinations. The options are endless.