Hello from Darn Knit Anyway!

Hello from Darn Knit Anyway!  

Last year our yarn and pattern were based on one of our local landmarks, the St. Croix River.  

We designed these fun fingerless mitts.  We call them A River Runs Through Mitt!

 We are just as excited about this year’s theme!  

In keeping with the 2014 Shop Hop theme of “Scenic Landmarks – Local Color”, the obvious answer for our little town of Stillwater, MN would be the Historic Lift Bridge.  But if you know us, and we think you do, we like to go a bit off the beaten path.

Our inspiration for this year’s yarn and pattern is the Minnesota State Prison.  Yep, the first prison in Minnesota was built right here in Stillwater. 

The prison was operated from 1853 to 1914.  This prison famously housed members of notorious outlaw Jessie James’ gang. 

The prison burnt down in 2002 and only the warden’s house remains.  It is just down the street from our shop, right on Main Street! 
Oh boy…what do we have up our sleeves with a prison theme?  

Bet you can’t wait to find out!