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 Summer is really here with the temps expected to rise to the high 80's or low 90's next week. In my shops downtown, it makes for warm times as we are in that wonderful old 1889 building. No one wants to see me in shorts but I will be thinking of my one ago youth when short and halter tops were my go to summer wear.  These days, when I am not at the shop you will find me knitting in the sweet blue Amish made rocker on my front porch. I even hooked up a fan out there. It keeps the mosquitos away. I am a daydreamer the entire time I knit so I am having mini vacations on the porch.  Sorry this posting is so brief, but it is Sunday and I promised to work Diva so off I go. Today I am open from 12 - 3ish. Come say hello and see the new Cascade yarns that have arrived. Pictures next time. XO, Lois in summery Port Townsend.

It has been a quite a few months since I posted on the DIVA blog. I have no excuse except to say that things just get busy and summer always finds me more in the shops than working on projects. I like to knit while watching the television and with this longer, still light out summer evenings, I am inclined to do a little weeding, a little outdoor activity and last night even found me washing a window or two! new yarns have arrived in the shop and we concentrated not only on fabulous Malabrigo, arriving just last week, but also on cottons, like Hannah by Plymouth and cotton blends from several companies/ Theresa is continuing with our free knitting Thursdays and i will be on hand to help with crochet too. Please feel free to check ur Facebook event page for dates and times or give the shop a call. We are open 11 -5:30 at 360-385-4844. I did finish one thing however, recently and that is my little knit banner made of locally felted wool. I had a pair of windows in our french doors ...

Just a reminder on this pretty afternoon of our upcoming dates on our free help times. Yes, we can even help you learn to knit! Theresa is the most patient person I know and has even helped me with some big yarn messes in my life! I will be in the bead shop but if you need some crochet help or a question; I can usually pop in and help too. The dates are: tomorrow, MARCH 28th - 1:00 - 3:00 April 11th - 1:00 to 3:00 April 25th - 1:00 to 3:00 Plus! New yarn has arrived from Cascade and Plymouth and Swan Island and Blue Sky!! Yippeee!!!! See you soon, XO Lois

Hello and welcome warmer spring days! Everything feels like a big awakening right now and today was the first day I could sit outside in my gliding rocker and knit; enjoying both sun and sound. Birds, Canadian geese on the water in their journey north, a dog lazing in the warmth of the deck boards resting in direct sunlight. It feels great to be outside again! In the vein of all that is new - FREE HELP AND BEGINNING KNITTING DATES are here! Theresa, the ever patient and extremely talented Theresa will be in the shop to offer her decades of wisdom on: March 28th April 11th April 25th Instruction and help is free, no need to call and make an appointment, just drop in! Time is from 1:00 to 3:00 in DIVA YARN! See you soon! Color! Glorious Color! My dream cabinet! 

This January is bringing a renewed sense of energy for me as I begin new projects and finish old, as I rearrange the shop but treasure the old display pieces contained within and once again, find the simple joy of a few quiet moments to sit and knit. This is my almost finished wee baby bonnet! Knit of a fine german wool on a size three needle; it is one of my favorite go to patterns. Last night found me knitting in Safeway as I waited for a friend to grocery shop. I enjoyed a lovely hot chocolate, knitting and people watching. I have promised myself to not go anywhere without my knitting this year, even if it means I knit just a few stitches at a time. This is last year's " Car Project. " So named ( by me ) because it stays in my car ever at the ready to knit  whenever there is a moment or if I find myself in an unexpected visit say,  to the emergency room. Don't ask. Since I also task my knitting to be my de-stressor, I need to keep something always hand...

It is the NEW YEAR that is lurking around the corner and with it comes the dates for Theresa's free help sessions in Diva. Hurrah!!! Free!!!! January 10th and 24th - 1:00 to 3:00 February 14th 1:00 - 3:00 No appointment necessary and she can help with knitting or crochet questions. Meet in the yarn shop!! One of our favorite yarns knit in a favorite pattern. Cascade Fixation's darling baby hat with just enough elastic woven in the yarn for an easy fit. Stop in and see our shop samples! We open at 11:00 in the morning and as always, feel free to stop in for a hello or a quick knit.