Banyan Tree Yarns' Newletter - The Tradewind Report

June 2009

Summer seems to be thinking about showing up finally.  This indecisive weather is making is hard for me to choose between starting another pair of warm socks, or a cotton-y tank-top.  In any case, hope you enjoy our latest edition and wishing all the dads out there a Happy Father's Day!

Not Knitting Related

For those of you who like to multi-task, you can now knit or crochet while taking in a history course, brushing up on your language skills, or listening to a classic book . . . and for free (provided you have access to an MP3 player or PC)!  Check out LearnOutLoud.com where they have loads of free stuff to keep you mind racing along with your hands!

New Stuff

I always get giddy when a new shipment arrives and this last one was no exception!  Among the scrumptions yarns is the new Vanna's Glamour, the latest in the Vanna line of yarns.  Vanna's Glamour is a fine, light-weight yarn with a touch of shimmer.  We have 4 lovely jewel tones available.

We've also got some new colours in our ever popular Cotton-Ease (cotton blend) and Lion Cotton (100% cotton, perfect for dishcloths!).  

OTN & FO

I finally get the whole sock thing.  I found the yarn while taking my son to Hobbycraft and couldn't resist.  I've made socks before but I wasn't really into it.  However, this yarns just was crying out to be transformed into socks.  I came up with these . . . 

Now I'm hooked!  Bought some more sock yarn in Italy even though I had brought 3 projects worth of yarn with me already.  They ended up untouched and had a lovely holiday.  I learned with socks, it's all about the yarn.  Currently working on these . . . 

Also, finally finished my laptop case, however, this will shortly be frogged and reknitted for easier access when having to take my laptop out for security screenings at the airports.  

Shop News

While the shop was closed last month . . . 

  Living on the edge on the Amalfi Coast, Italy

  Stunning mosaic in Herculaneum

  Cathedral in Amalfi

Now go enjoy the weather while it lasts!  Bye for now!

Julie