Go get the paper!

Twist is featured in the cover story in the Wichitalk section of the Eagle today!

Visit from Bonnie

Lynn brought her Blue Merle Sheltie, Bonnie, to the shop the other day. Lynn is training 8 month-old Bonnie to be a service dog, and Twist was Bonnie's first outing!

So much to share!

It was a very busy weekend at the Women's Fair. We gave away 300 class schedules, and hopefully convinced many people to try knitting or crochet for the first time. Thanks to the folks who came to the booth to help out - luckily, Lanora brought her camera!

Thanks also to the people who helped out at the shop while I was at Century II!

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A note about parking:
Parking is available behind the shop during regular hours, and we can also use the spaces behind our neighbors on Thursday and Saturday nights. I don't leave the back doors unlocked, but the grey door with the "Twist" sign has a doorbell, and we're glad to answer it and let you in!
The back lot has been graded and covered with gravel - no more mud (YAY!).

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Spring yarns are arriving this week - cotton blends, new sock yarns, and felted bag patterns from Noni. We've also gotten these great grass baskets from Africa - flexible, but durable. In round (shown) and tote styles, and a smaller one perfect for socks! (just like the round one, only small.) $39.95 for the big ones, $25.95 for the small ones.

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Knitting Essay on NPR

Susan Stamberg's essay on knitting aired on February 17th. If you missed it, check it out here. It's fantastic - she talks about knitting while covering Watergate in the 70's, quitting smoking in the 80's; and now during a historical presidential election, she's knitting a blanket for her first grandbaby.

February Marker

Here's the marker for February's sock, "Charade."

Oh, yes, now we are swank

swank [adjective]
fashionably elegant : swank restaurant

Twist now carries handbags by Jordana Paige.

KnitMap!

This site rocks! Find a shop wherever you're traveling. There are good maps, plus a list of amenities and reviews. Sweet!

Thanks to the anonymous poster who listed Twist. I love you, whoever you are.

KC Hosts Stefanie Japel!

Stefanie Japel

The Sunflower Knitter's Guild of Kansas City is hosting their first convention, "Knitting in the Heartland."

Stefanie Japel, author of the bestselling book, Fitted Knits, will be there to speak, sign her book, and teach a couple classes!

There will be a vendor market and a bunch of other great classes! Go to the Sunflower Knitters Guild website for details. You can print out the registration form from their website or you can get a copy in the shop.

The Talented Amongst Us

Jennifer Adams is a displaced Arkansan, and we are so lucky she landed here!

Jennifer has so far published two of her designs on her blog, Nutty Irishman Knits. You can also get printouts of her patterns in the shop for free with a purchase.

January Hat & Playtime Petit Four

Jen's also joining our ranks as a teacher - she'll be teaching the Stranded Colorwork class March 13.