Wild & Wooly at Wooly Monmouth

I know it’s time to write about a sweater when 3 customers have all made it!  This sweater originated as a blanket.  Joyce came in and was looking for something different for a “non-traditional” mom.  We made the sweater up as we went along, using the stitch pattern from my daughter Andie’s blanket.  Cotton Classic in bright colors worked for the spring.  Then Ella came in and was searching for something interesting that was a little challenging.  We loved her slightly sophisticated grey & red version for the fall with Zara Merino.  When Gail saw what her friend Ella made, she opted for the same exact pattern, using a trendier color combination of brown and pink.  We love each of these versions and decided that if 3 different people liked this sweater, you might too!  Enjoy!

Now that the superbowl sale is out of the way, it’s time to bring on Spring yarns!  We’ve gotten in the new Rowan Magazine #43 and it looks great!  We’ve also decided to bring back Calmer from Rowan.  The yarn hasn’t even been stocked and it’s been flying out of the boxes!  I am starting a great sweater, hoping to finish in the next couple weeks…pictures will follow.

 For those of you who were disappointed to see that Classic Elite Star was discontinued, we have a new alternative.  Cascade Fixation is very similar, and even comes in spray-dyed colors.  We love this yarn for baby items, and I will probably make a skirt for Andie for the summer.  Another project for the queue…

Jersey Shore needlework enthusiasts will be excited to know that Red Bank’s Premeir Yarn Shop, Wooly Monmouth now has a blog! Through our blog you will be able to keep up with all the fabulous projects we are working on at the shop. We’ll feature customer projects and give lots of tips and tricks.

Located in the historic district of downtown Red Bank, Wooly Monmouth meets all your needs for knitting and crochet. We carry a wide selection of natural fiber, designer and novelty yarns, needles, notions and books. At Wooly Monmouth, we specialize in custom patterns written to your measurements and gauge. This service is free with your yarn purchases.