PAY ATTENTION
DUE TO TOO MANY ACTIVITIES AT THE SHOP-we will be closed THURSDAY, OCT 25 AT 1:30 pm, and we will be CLOSED ALL DAY SATURDAY OCTOBER 27. So sorry. I know Ravelry is supose to meet on sat, can you meet on Sunday? We will be open on Sunday, and again so sorry for the inconvenience. The shop folk are either at knit camp or on the bus to Vogue Live!! Speaking of which, we still have a few seats on the bus to Vogue live Chicago. cost is $50 round trip. The bus leaves keystone at the Crossing at 7...
WHAT A GREAT WEEKEND
The In-Store-Retreat was a blast! Great comments from everyone! The Spring In-Store Retreat is scheduled for April 12-14 2013! Mark your calendar! One of the many hits during the retreat were the shawl kits from HPKY. I am working one in the grey to black colorways- my yarn is Venice, which has a metallic running through it. There are also some other colors if you do not want the glitter. KNIT-A-LONGS--(notice the plural!) -Trapeze- we will meet again on Sat NOV. 3 AT 10 AM. BRING IN YOUR...
“I Love Yarn Day”
Sorry for the late notice, but friday- October 12 is "I Love Yarn Day" To celebrate Mass. Ave Knit Shop is having a one day sale on regularly priced yarn. All in stock yarn is 10% off on October 12!!! Also, with a purchase , get your free "I Love Yarn" Button! This offer is only good on Friday, October 12th (11am-6pm). Just remember the Retreat will be going on, parking will be tight, but so worth the trip!! Also, there are still some spaces for the In-Store-Retreat this weekend! Save 20% all...
Don’t Miss Out
There is so much new stuff and things coming up at the shop! New bags from Namaste- new colors in the Harlow Bag and circular Needle case. Orange, Yellow, and Caribbean Blue(teal) are now available in both these bags. Here is Jane modeling the Harlow bag in the yellow color. New from ChiaGoo Needles! Interchangeable Lace needle sets! The sets come in 3 options- small needles (2-8), large needles (9-15), or all sizes in one bag! Shown is the all needle set! Elaine snapped this set up and loves...
So Much Going on
Don't forget the Mass Ave Pitch In is this sat at 5:30 pm. A-M bring a side dish and N-Z bring a dessert! I will be cooking brats, hot dogs, and burgers! Bring your own drink. Wear something you have knit this last year. There will also be door prizes! Bring a folding chair, we will be sitting outside (is is suppose to be a wonderful evening) This Sat at 10am, the Trapeze Shawl group will meet for the LAST CLUE! Here is my shawl so far. This does not show my I-Cord bind off (which is...
Meeting Saturday
Forgot to mention-meeting Saturday for Trapeze Knit along will meet at 10 am. i am in the process of doing my I-cord Bind Off. I will hopefully have it finished tonight. See you in the AM. susan
How Exciting
Just in- Handbags for Healing! These are one of a kind, handmade purses, novelty, and knitting bags! They are made from recycled materials and a portion of each sale goes to local charities. Looking at these bags, one would think they must come from Chicago or New York, but NO, they are made in our very own Tipton, In. As you can see, Elaine has already grabbed 2!! You have got to see these bags! They are truly fab! We will have a small trunk show of these bags during the upcoming In-Store...
SlaveDriver
This is for those who have braved the back of the shop! Ann, Susie ( alias- SLAVE DRIVERS) were at the shop today and as usual got lots of things done! The dumpster is full and the "OFFICE" is clean and ready to become the new SHIPPING CENTER! Also, check out the expanded Button Area! Those girls are Awesome( I will probably be in bed by 8 pm tonight!) Overnighter this Sat. Bring good snacks! Starts at 7 pm Here is my Mystery shawl so far- yes I am in the car waiting for Alice to get out of...
Knit Along tomorrow
We will meet tomorrow (sat) at 10 am. I picked up beads last night . We will see how they work. Here they are I am Finishing my 3rd trap! Can' t wait for the beads!! Correction on OVERNIGHTER- date is SEPTEMBER 15 not October 15. Sorry for the mix up! Bus to Vogue Knitting Live is October 27. Still seats available. Call to reserve yours! Just in- -GOOD FOR EWE YARNS-(local company) Chord, Sultry Steps and Mirrorball. Photos tomorrow!! Have a Great evening! Susan
Last minute
If you are interested- those of us doing the knit along- we will meet tomorrow ( thursday) at Beads Amore on 86/82 st. I can never remember what # it is at that point. We will meet at B.A. around 6:30. We will then head to Bonefish Grill around 7:30 pm. You do not have to be making the shawl to join us for dinner, but let me know you want to go so I can make res!!! Bus to Vogue Live Chicago is a GO! Call and we will be happy to take your $50. For the trip. The date is Sat. October 27....