We had a great Salon this morning. For those who joined us and for those who missed it, some of the techniques we covered in our increase tutorial can be found on the Berocco videos shown on their e-newsletter: http://www.berroco.com/knitbits/html/KB368.html You may also wish to check out some of the following websites and blogs as well for some free patterns and resources .

• Check out the fabulous free patterns offered weekly from classiceliteyarns.blogspot.com. Classic Elite offers outstanding free patterns this week's cowl is no exception. It's the kind of design you will find here. I recommend signing up for their weekly webletter. I had some of my baby hats featured last year and I love how they present designs and offer easy to follow instructions. I think you will too. http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/newsletter.php

• Be Sweet Yarns offers lots of fabulous yarns including their eco-friendly, anti-bacterial and machine washable Bamboo. We are expecting a shipment of this beautiful yarn here at the Salon. It is the perfect baby blanket fiber and makes adorable soft hats as well. I think you will love their blog as well. http://waggledancing.wordpress.com/
  

Lastly, stay tuned for more details about the upcoming Crafts Show at our home, November 20 and 21. For those who have been here lately, you may have noticed that we have covered almost every available surface with ceramics. We are preparing our textiles as well. We are slowly organizing and will present a display of some of our very finest pieces. Please join us for this event. Delicious homemade refreshments will be served as usual and you and your friends are all welcome to attend.