I finished a sweater! This is always exciting to me. The Lace V Necked Cardigan is out of Louisa Harding's Modern Classics and knit with Malabrigo's Silky Merino. The lace pattern was easy to learn and not very fussy so I had only a few mistakes and they were easy to spot and fix. The mother of pearl buttons pick up the yellow greens in the sweater. The yarn is soft and light while kettle dyed variations keep the color alive and subtly changing. It took a little time so I rewarded myself by working on a quick knit topdown baby sweater out of Universal yarn , Tapestry, in a bright self patterning red. It looks alot like a red sweater all my kid's wore as toddlers so I knitting it brings back sweet memories of Natalie, Steven and James. Pictures to follow soon.

Right after I've sent out a newsletter

Right after I've sent out a newsletter, more good things comes in. This time it's some gorgeous porcelain buttons from artist Alice Hunt, A new Katia Book with fifty fashionable patterns and hand dyed lace yarn from Misti Alpaca. I'm almost finished with my Silky Merino cardigan with a little lace detail.

A Mother's Day Gift ~ Make a Gift for Mother's Day

No matter your mother's age, she'll always appreciate a hand-made gift. Especially if the gift was made by her child. It's time to start thinking about that special gift.

Here are a few ideas ...

If your Mom enjoys that spa-like treatment ... what about knitting a spa mitt. We have a wide variety of yarns that would make a wonderful bath accessory. Plus, this is a quick knit-project.

Maybe your Mom is into the latest fashion accessory ... we have great handbag, purse, or tote-type patterns that can be knitted, crocheted or felted. Let us help you find the perfect yarn for the fashion conscious mom.

Or your Mom might want a real luxury item such as a lace cashmere scarf. Even the simplest pattern will look rich in an "oh so soft" cashmere yarn.

And then there's the Mom that knits for herself ... we can set you up with a gift of the latest knitting bags, needles, books or other notions for the craft-minded Mom.

Not enough time to knit? We'll send you home with a gift card and treat your Mom with special care when she comes to Loopville.

No matter what you decide to do, your Mom will know how special she is when she receives a gift from you and Loopville this Mother's Day.