Holiday 2012

I hope everyone is having a joyful holiday season. When the hustle and bustle quiets down, it's the perfect time to begin your winter knitting projects.

Give the gift of a sheep

The holidays are all about giving gifts and one of the favorite gifts I ever received was the gift of a sheep. Heifer International is a nonprofit organization that allows you to donate sheep and various other animals to people in need in countries around the world. Because this is a nonprofit, your gift donations are tax deductible.

When you purchase a sheep or a share of a sheep, your gift is given in the name of someone you love. The gift of a sheep helps fight poverty and hunger. Villagers often make wonderful wool for knitters everywhere; will you consider adding the gift of a sheep to your holiday list?

I'm thankful for...

I'm thankful for all the wonderful knitters who have been knitting my patterns for the past 18 years. Here is the Holiday Capelette pattern for you as a thank you. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Knitting Kits for The Holidays

Hi Everyone!

The holidays are right around the corner and I have some charming knitting kits perfect for gift giving. Lambikins hand puppet is adorable, charming children and adults alike.

The PomPom Learn to Knit Scarf Kit comes with the scarf already cast on, which is the most difficult part of learning to knit. After knitting the scarf, the new knitter will easily be able to cast on. This kit is perfect for mothers and grandmothers teaching children to knit, and for adults learning to knit. All kits come with Jil Eaton MinnowMerino machine-washable yarns, with a micron count next to cashmere.

Kits are available at your local yarn shops, on the internet, and at www.classiceliteyarns.com.

Happy Knitting!

When we're knitting, all is right with the world!

Yesterday I was at my doctor's office and I brought her a copy of my latest book, Jil Eaton's Knitting School: The Complete Guide to Becoming a Confident Knitter. She is a big knitter as was another of her colleagues. We were all chatting about knitting, and what a wonderful pastime it is. I mentioned that for 18 years I've been putting the slogan, "When we're knitting all is right with the world," at the end of all my patterns. My doctor was delighted with that, and said that there's science behind the concept. Apparently when we're knitting, our bodies create serotonin, which is a natural mood enhancer. So I encourage you all to pick up your needles and knit!

Dog Sweaters Studio Sale

Just in time for a holiday gift and winter weather, we have a selection of hand knit dog sweaters and jackets available. Prices range from $30-$45.

Inventory includes an assortment of the following:

 Fringe Benefits 

 Yikes Stripes

 Pom Pom

 Soutache

 Jester

 Boss Tweed

Holiday Jacket

Payment can be made through PayPal.Com using jil@minnowknits.com. Please e-mail for availability, sizing and prices. Happy Holidays! 

Fall 2012 MinnowKnits Collection

Here is the latest-my 2012 Fall Collection, just out! Patterns and yarns are available at www.classiceliteyarns.com via shopatron or, at your favorite local yarn shop.

Tunica #256

Best Vest #253

Fair Isle Set #254

Saucy #255

Popcorn Dress #257