Tomorrow (Saturday, August 7) our little town hosts a big celebration: the Blessing of the Combines. Let me tell you, those combines are going to need a lot of blessing this year since we’re in the middle of a terrible drought. Which is ironic, since most corn and soybean fields were underwater from November until mid-May. We try not to let that dampen our spirits, and on the first Saturday each August, combines roll into town and there is an all out celebration: food, music, entertainment, crafts, food, food, food. And it looks like one of this year’s blessings will be that this Saturday will not be the hottest day of the summer (it usually is!).
Anyway, in celebration of the “season” – all of our corn yarns: Cornucopia and Corntastic are 20% off for the month of August. If you haven’t tried knitting or crocheting with corn yarn, you need to get some and try it out! It’s soft, strong, and wicks away moisture. Cornucopia has a tubular constructions (it’s like a narrow tubular ribbon) and knits up at about a worsted weight. Corntastic is plied and knits up more at a DK/sport weight. Get all the details in our online store – or stop on in and try some out!