Come and see what flavor Oreos Rik bought for us!

I can’t believe how quickly Malabrigo shipped. We had to scrounge to find enough hooks to get it all out!

I don’t know the people starting this, but it’s an idea we’ve wanted to see blossom locally for years and years. Check out their plans here.

We’re thinking about donating to their startup. Tell us what you think on Discord.

Our Malabrigo section is feeling a little sparse. So we put in a big order this week! It’s always fun knowing big boxes of yarn are on their way to you.

It felt really good to be out among the people yesterday. I was feeling discouraged about protesting, feeling like it can’t change anything. We’ve been getting out on the streets to protest for so long, from the first Gulf War to Iraq, immigration crackdowns, women’s rights, equal marriage, etc. And it often seems like millions of people showing up across the country doesn’t even move the needle. But we still do it.

And I’m so glad we did! Our son came with us and we met up with some others from the Purls crew. It was really well organized and positive, with a joyful and festive atmosphere. It was about the community coming together to build connections and support, not just to express outrage. It’s just a small step, but it felt like taking all these issues out of the political context and into how they touch our lives in personal, local ways.

Purl’s is a community that is here to support all y’all, whether that means going to the roller derby or the state house.

We’re closing the store at 1pm today to go down to Pack Square and participate in the protest. If you are there, look for us!

Now that everyone has had a week to catch up, wow. I won’t spoil the face at the end, but WOW. We don’t know the significance yet, whether this is a fake-out or something real. (I doubt Russell Davies knows either, it all depends on renewals, schedules, budgets, etc., which I guess is why Gatwa felt he couldn’t afford to be tied down any longer.) So should I make a new colorway and call it “Sixteenth?” (with the question mark included)? Or should I wait until we know more? Give your comments in the Discord.

We worry about the direction things are headed and who will be able to afford buying yarn by next year, lol. But when yarn reps visit us we sometimes just have to order new yarns that are just irresistible! We have a couple of new DK weight yarns coming and a floofy fun chunky weight, as well as some fun surprises of our own!

It’s good to have things to look forward to.

We are trying to stay unspoiled for the season finale! Join us tonight at the shopor on Zoom at 6, episode to start at 7 (link here: Groups and Fun).

We’ll be watching Game Changer, a comedy gameshow for the next several weeks until Star Trek Strange New Worlds starts up again.

I don’t think we have anything scheduled for June yet although there was talk of some alien festival. Chime in on Discord if you are interested in our special trips.