I taught a class at The Yarnery in St. Paul (651-222-5793) the other evening and had such a wonderful time. And, of course, some of that knitting-type fun had to do with shopping at a great knitting store. On display was a basket of the cutest felted Easter eggs you’ve ever seen — shown in the photo below.Â
The patterns were literally flying off the shelf! They also had a knitted baby chick pattern. Marie works at the Yarnery — great idea, M! Anyway, I will embark on my own quest of knitting, felting and decorating some cute lil eggs for this Easter and post pictures when progress is made. I have a lot of colors of Cascade 220 lying around, so it should be fun doing some mixing and matching. I also have too many lots of beads and beading supplies for embellishments. Sally insisted on a care package with all the necessities, so Happy Belated Birthday, Surly!! It will be in the mail soon! 🙂
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K now… you oughta be getting a commission from the lovely, friendly, ladies at the Yarnery! Cause AS SOON as I saw the egg photo…. I was on the hotline making my long distance call to purchase a copy. It seems I was not the first. Totally friendly, totally accomodating, sounds like the kind of shop where I’d sit & knit, if I wasn’t in New Jersey that is. I can’t stand how cute they are! What a great way to use up leftover yarn and as an avid crafter, I have embellishments galore. yyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaa! It is the little things in life that make us smile 😉
Thanks for the heads up! It is “egg”xactly what I needed today.
Comment by Michelle — March 15, 2007 @ 11:04 am
What I really like about them (besides the cuteness) is you don’t have to cook them, and they’re reusable
from year to year.
I think you could keep the Easter Bunny in business!
Comment by Lorraine — March 15, 2007 @ 11:20 am
From Susan — I know — these work on SO many levels! I was going to wait to share (after I tried the pattern) but decided to get the word out early so people could get started!
Comment by lv2knit — March 15, 2007 @ 1:20 pm
Those are darling — and the Yarn Harlot is coming to the Yarnery soon, I see! Hmmm — weekend in MN?
Comment by AuntieAnn — March 15, 2007 @ 1:43 pm
Aww, they’re so-o cute! I would love to make them but they wouldn’t last too long with the puppy!
Comment by Marina — March 15, 2007 @ 5:56 pm
I knew BOTH Rainey sisters were evil. I LOVE the eggs. I’ve already called the Yarnery (what nice folks, I’ll have to get there someday), and order the pattern!
jennifer
Comment by Jennifer — March 15, 2007 @ 7:00 pm
Thanks for your class on Tuesday, it was a good one. Now I’m thinking I may need that cute pattern too…..
Comment by Dyann — March 16, 2007 @ 10:28 am
Those eggs are adorable! My daughter would love them (and my labrador too)!
Comment by Charm — March 16, 2007 @ 2:22 pm
I’ve seen these eggs in person too, they are amazing. The colors are so bright and soft, would look so darling as a center piece. I can even visualize a red, white and blue one. Easter eggs throughout the year!
Comment by Shelley — March 16, 2007 @ 6:16 pm
Time to buy some eggs! WooHoo!
Comment by Carol — March 16, 2007 @ 6:33 pm
Oh boy, something else I want to make. Oy!
Comment by Melanie — March 17, 2007 @ 2:02 am
Oh…those eggs are wonderful!
Comment by Jen — March 17, 2007 @ 1:45 pm