Abuelita Yarns

Such a long time from our last pattern wasn´t it? Well, now we are back, and back for good!

So, let´s star with a lovely capelet, not too wrapped-up, not that loose… perfect for an early and breezy spring afternoon.

DOWNLOAD THE PATTERN HERE… and tell us how much you like it!

FROM http://thelittlecraftstore.blogspot.com/2011/07/spotlight-on.html

“I have decided to introduce something new to the blog and store – we are going to have a certain product high lighted each month so that you can get to learn a bit more about where our lovely things come from and how the work.

This month I have decided to look at and tell you about our lovely Uruguayan yarn Abuelita!”

When we tought we had everything ready and under control for the TNNA… the unexpected happened, and our whole stand got stuck because of the Puyehue volcano…

but, we finally made our way to the Columbus Convention Center (Ohio) , and better late that never, we could share our yarns with you at the TNNA summer show.

Thank SO MUCH everybody, to be so understanding and supportive!

Looking for a light accesory to renew your look this season?

Abuelita Yarns brings you this beautiful and fresh shawlette!

Downloadthe free pattern HERE

FE DE ERRATAS PARAVERSION ANTERIOR AL 16 DE MAYO:

Vuelta 4- (7d,laz,1d,laz,7d) hasta el final de la vuelta.

1º VERSION (BEFORE MAY 16) ERRATUM :

Row4: Row4- (k7, yo, k1,yo, k7) to the end.

In Uruguay we are lucky to have 4 seasons. Winter is one of them, and it is the coldest season of the year. We recieve it with Autumn, where we can feel how temperatures decrease but it is the 21st of June when we oficially welcome winter for 3 months. This year it seems that it has caught us by surprise! We had to turn our heaters on, put an extra blanket in our bed and prepare to fight winter with our warmest scarves, hats and gloves!

That is why I know that this is the perfect time to dust our skeins and knitting needles and start some projects to treat ourselves! Although the obvious would be to knit or crochet socks, scarves or hats, you can take a step forward by making your own customized jacket, leg heaters or huge blankets. They will be cherished by the one that wears them!

People does not go out much, they prefer watching a movie or gathering to dinner than going out to dance or to outdoors events. Fog and mist are everywhere, so you can run away from them and make the most of that: gather with friends and family, make some tea or hot chocolate and strat knitting and crochting! Also, as felting demands very hot water, it is perfect to use your hands.

It goes without saying that you cannot stay only with the earth color palette; on the contrary, you have to take risks and play with striking colors!! In winter the sky is greish all the time and the night is longer than the day so let’s ligh it up! Combine, mix and match, making sure to show your true colours.

Get your inspiration from winter landscapes, such as leafless trees, the beautiful gelid drops of dew fall on the green turfs, the deep-red colours of rising sun, wet paths and streets, rain & clouds, etc. These will surely foster new ideas for projects and color combinations!

Eugenia Larriera

On June 3^rd we had the pleasure of attending ISABEL HENAO’s press conference held at Hotel Radission in Montevideo, Uruguay. Personally, it was a day to pay attention and learn, because this colombian designer under 30, who is likely to conquer fashion world, has heaps to bring to the table.

Her philosophy, as written in her website, is “the search for the intrinsic expression of each material, process, form and line, and its poetic content. The use of fashion as an art form that comes alive on the body.” This is reflected by the fact that, among other things, she is inspired by materials and their exploration, and how they fit the woman’s body. She makes women feel delicate, colorful, and I dare say, a moving art piece.

This has as a consequence that every piece she does is unique, like she is. She does everything by hand, and is helped by a group of women who work on her workshop. Manual processes such as dying, embroidery, pleating and knitting are some of her signature styles, which are her vision of how to combine art with fashion to perfection.

She uses materials like no one has used them before and knows how to make them more beautiful than anything else. But do not rush, her philosophy is not just in her colthes; she knows how to make a statement in her runway shows too. She knows how to trap you in her fantastic, colorful and delicate world, where everything has a purpose.

These women know what they want: Abuelita Yarns!

Isabel is a woman who avoids conformism and loves searching and experimenting. She is not content with mass prouction because she believes in working hard in each piece she does and finding inspiration in even the most amazing things. She works with a metodology that fits her perfectly, but she works very hard to have great results. She is againts those who say that inspiration comes only by accident, because, although she thinks this too, she belives in searching as much as you can to find it. She works with her hands, and she works with her brain, and works with her art, until she meets her own muse.

Stella, María Inés and Isabel, beautiful women with beautiful yarn

To sum up, I congratulate this inspiring woman who knows how to turn the most simple things, into master pieces.

By Eugenia Larriera

If you want to know Isabel Henao’s feminine, romantic and vanguard looks enter http://www.isabelhenao.com.co/

In the pictures you will be able to see Isabel Henao; Stella Balián, Abuelita Yarns owner; and María Inés Strasser, a very imporatnt uruguayan fashion figure and the responsible to bring Isabel to Uruguay http://institutostrasser.com/. Thank you María Inés!

“Happy Earth Day. Remember that even the smallest details count. Do something for the land now,” said the Earth Day Network.

Today is being held the 40th edition of the Earth Day. This very important day was created due to the help of U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson fight, who established this day to create and promote a common awareness of the problems that the Eart has to go throgh because of humans lack of care. This day aims to ring a bell on the importance that pollution, conservation of biodiversity and climate, to name a few problems, have on the well being of the Earth.

It is very important to highlight that the Earth Day is continued by the people and communities themselves, and it is not “controlled” by political demands nor religious, ideological or racial movements. This reflects the power that societies have among the world and show that if we gather arround good projects with honest and caring ideas we can do whatever we want!

For instance, awareness must be raised about the non renewable natural resources and their management, as well as the promotion of environmental education in schools and other institutions. Also, recognition of the value of the participation from citizens in the regular activites must be congratulated!

As for the 21^st century, this great movement for the Earth Day has also had its place in the cyberspace, where virtual communities arround the globe have made their statement! Let’s thank all those who have already expressed their support!

An ecologist said that “The Earth is our home and the home of all living things. The earth itself is alive. We are part of an evolving universe. We are members of an interdependent community of life with a magnificent diversity of life forms and cultures. We are humbled by the beauty of the Earth and we share a reverence for life and the sources of our being … ” So, as the Earth Day Network asked: let’s be an active part of the environmental network!!

Eugenia Larriera