10% off Coupon to The Yarn Shop at Alma Park

How would you like to receive a 10% off coupon to anything in The Yarn Shop at Alma Park Store? Well - just donate to my cause - and a coupon will be emailed to you lickety split!!!

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How to knit a rug

I make and sell rug yarn that is spun over a cotton core for strength and durability. 100 yd approx bump will knit a rug approx 2ft x 3ft. It is very easy to knit a rug with this yarn - so here is a quick little pattern to help you get started. Interested in purchasing the yarn ? You will find it at my store HERE.

Rug Yarn Bump - 100% alpaca over cotton core - dyed

US#50 needles or larger

- Cast on 20 stitches

- Knit one row
- *Slip first stitch (as if to purl with yarn in front), knit 19 stitches*
- Repeat * until you have either reached desired length or you have about 5 yards left
- Bind off loosely
- Weave in ends
Here is what the finished product looks like (note - these pics were taken before the rug was blocked or fringe added)

 

 

 

Stitch Detail

Finished rug before blocking

Point Pleasant Farmers Market - starting Sunday June 26th 10am-2pm

Alma Park Alpacas and the yarn shop at Alma Park will be at the PPB Farmer's market every Sunday this summer. We will have yarn, fiber, spinning supplies, roving, crafts and more. Demos on combing, carding, spinning and knitting, felting will be going on all day. Come join us - stop by and learn something, chat about alpacas or purchase some luscious yarn and fiber.

NJ Transit train station parking lot on Arnold Avenue at Cooks Lane, adjacent to Route 35 N. in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

Dates - every Sunday 10am - 2pm Rain or shine

Spin One Get One

Just formed a new Facebook Group to bring Fiber Growers and Spinners together.  The concept is simple. . .  bring fiber growers and spinners together. The concept is simple - if you have fleece/roving/top etc that you want spun - put out a post. A spinner who is interested should post or email you. You spin a pound for the grower and you keep the other pound for yourself.  Smaller or larger quantities is allowed.  Also - if you have raw fleece that needs prep and you are a grower - you may want to offer the spinner a little more.  It is an honor system, but I think it is a great idea!!    If you are a spinner - please post in the group as well that you are available!


Click HERE to join the group!

Please Vote !! No Registration Required

I entered my "Pure Alpaca Purse" in the 2011 Natural Fibers Showcase sponsored by th Camelid Quartely Magazine. 

It is entry #251 and the description is :
This purse is knitted from 100% brown and black alpaca yarn using our own exclusive fiber. The purse is an original design and combines mitered squares which are attached to give the purse interest and depth of texture. The handle is several knitted i-cords wrapped around cotton roping and braided for strength. The purse is lined with a coordinating cotton fabric for strength and protection of the knitted purse. 
  
The yarn is 100% alpaca made from fiber from our own animals!! Balthasar and Brandy.  

Please vote for it. . . . you do NOT need to be an alpaca/llama person.  You also do not need to register or give ANY info on the site - just click "Vote" on the button to the right of the listing.  THANKS!!! 

Click here to vote- scroll down or search for "Pure Alpaca Purse".  Here are some other pics for you to see.

Mitered Squares in Black and Brown Alpaca with I-Cord handle

Fully lined in cotton in a beautiful coordinated fabric

3 I-Cords are covering cotton core material for strength and braided for beauty