It’s almost been 2 months since I closed the store and I am still feeling like I haven’t caught my breath yet. I immediately jumped into work to begin repaying the debt I have and started dyeing yarn for my DogEared Dyeworks line. Thanks to Elizabeth Doherty and her amazing designing talents my yarn has been seen now on Ravelry in her pattern “Ebbtide”. The orange colored yarn is a beautiful BFL and Silk called “Tigerseye” looks so nice on Cheyenne, the helper I had working for me. She looks amazing in the photos. It’s so exciting. Elizabeth’s pattern was even #1 on Ravelry’s pattern search page.

Ebbtide

I miss the store and the customers. I miss going to work surrounded by yarn but I do so love working with animals. Hopefully, if my yarn continues to grow in popularity I will be able to hang out more with my animals. Rocky, Bernard and Lola. That’s a dream come true.

I hope to get my feet on the ground soon and start pointing out other amazing and wonderful patterns. As well as posts more often.

Thank you for checking in and I hope you check back.

The shop is closed now. Most everything left over is in my garage. LOL My husband is being a very good sport about that. I’m working on reorganizing my home and my life to get going in 2012. I find myself in tears way more than I like but I’m sure that will all pass with some time. I’m back on my loom already and very happy to be there. Riverside Studios didn’t have my handwoven things out during Christmas which I didn’t find out about until today which was another episode of tears but I guess there was a misunderstanding and they will be there shortly. There is also a very cool little Artisan Market Place in the Brickeltown section of Truckee that is also asking for my things. They are interested in my hand dyed yarns! So there may be a display of DogEared Dyeworks there very soon! (this is the area just down from Burger Me! If you haven”t tried that place, give it a shot! Amazing Burgers!)
Thank you to everyone who will miss me. I will miss you too!!!

LTYC has closed but hand dyed yarn and woven goods will still be created with LTYC as my parent company. And, of course, Bernard is always my mascot! The Etsy account is showing off my hand dyed luxury yarns and I may add a woven category there too. One of the stores carrying my hand woven goods in Truckee is Riverside Studios.

I want to take a moment to thank everyone who shopped at my store and a bigger thank you to those who became repeat customers. So many of you were sad to hear the news and some just came by to check on me and Bernard. As soon as I get my feet back on the ground I’ll post days and times here as to when and where I’ll be available to offer knitting help.

I have made some wonderful friends through this chapter of my life and for that I am so grateful.

I have always believed that when one door closes another one opens so I’m ready to open the new door and walk right through.

Thank you again!

Merino Bamboo

This lace weight yarn is beyond YUMMY! I loved how it took the color but the hand was 10 times better! I knitted this little shawlette and my hands were soooooo happy!!! The semi solids sell for $20.99 and they are a whopping 875 yards per skein!

Another up and coming yarn is a 50/50 silk and wool! The semi solid colors in the picture will soon be available! Check back for more beautiful pictures!

If your interested in buying some DogEared WoolyBamboo email me at kellyhechinger@laketahoeyarn.com

Shawlette

As many of you know my shop is closing at the end of the year. The Wool Tree, in South Lake Tahoe is also closing at the end of this year. Truckee has lost the bead shop, the quilt shop and now the yarn shop. This economy is killing the American dream of being a business owner and the folks who run the country don’t really seem to care. That’s why I chose to close sooner than later. I just don’t see any light at the end of the tunnel, at least not yet. We’ll get there eventually but I can’t afford to wait that unknown amount of time. This is truly sad. Many of my knitters are very upset. And I’m right there with them.

Bernard is very happy being at home with Lola and Rocky. He’s getting lots of exercise an having a wonderful time with my husband who goes in and out all day long. He’s still growing and beautiful!

I will update the blog and stories about Bernard and great Ravelry patterns and show off my DogEared Dyeworks line so you can check in and see what’s new. I will miss the shop very much but know that I have made the right decision.

I hope you all have wonderful holidays!! Bernard may show up here again before Christmas!

Kelly, Bernard, Rocky and Lola

Kelly and Bernard

Unfortunately, I have had to make a difficult decision and close the store. As of December 30th 2011 I’ll be closed. I opened in October 2008 when the market crashed and it’s been a struggle since I opened but I had hopes of economic recovery and a booming business. Sadly this last year business has been down by 1/3. I’m making the call before it takes a financial toll on my family. I am going to miss so many of you who have been repeat customers! I have promised to go to the local Starbucks and knit with those who need help. I will make announcements here, on Ravelry and Facebook.

Again, I’m so sorry it had to come to this and thank you to all of you who supported the store!
Kelly and Bernard

Have a team you love?? Like to knit while you watch the game? Want to be dressed in team colors all the way to your toes?? How about sock yarn in your teams colors?? This is the SF Giants! If you need a team sock yarn, email or call the shop. I can custom dye your teams colors for your feet!

First I’m just gonna post some pictures to let the yarn speak for itself.

Really beautiful hand dyed, one of a kind fiber art!

Sparkle sock yarn

Lace weight that is 875 yards! Wonderful, amazing colors!

lace weight merino

DogEared Dyeworks is a small one woman operation creating beautiful one of a kind yarns. As some of you know this is rig ally. I love supporting the little guys who are putting out beautiful things. Right now I have the exclusive. I am the only retail shop to carry her yarns. She has been selling on Etsy for a while and now they are in my shop. I love them! BFL(Blue Faced Leister) and silk, Merino lace weight, merino/nylon sock yarn, merino/nylon/sparkle sock yarn. All so pretty!

I will be closed on the following dates July 29th, 30th and 31st!

FOR SOCK SUMMIT!!!!!!

See you August 1st!

I’ll have pictures of the adventure in Portland!

WOOHOO!!!

I started a list the other day our of things that make me smile. Feel free to add your own!

1. A kick ass girls song!

2. When my apple pie comes out of the oven picture perfect and tastes even better!

3. Waking up in the morning to see Bernard on our bed, on his back, legs splayed everywhere, sound asleep!

4. Baby lambs!

5. A dog in the car staring at the door his owner went in, completely focused and patiently waiting  for him to return.

6. Freshly shorn bag of fleece!

7. The happy grumble sound my dogs make when I rub their ears!

8. Marinara sauce that ROCKS!

9. A hawk perched on a tree takes off in flight. Beautiful!

10. When Bernard farts! There really noisy! LOL

11. These two knuckle heads!

Gruesome twosome

What makes you smile??????