Way to go FLO
Tues. We received 10 scarves from 101 year old Florence! Her mantra is "bring me yarn, and I will keep knitting scarves". That is why I love this job! Also, last week I got a visit from an awesome writer/blogger! Her name is Allie Pleiter and her blog is www.destiKNITions.blogspot.com. She travels a lot with her writting and so she visits knit shops on the way. I spoke with her and a couple of friends who were in town for a writers convention. I gave her a 1 sk. project to work through...
WOW
Is this the cutest thing ever! I just finished putting this together for elaine and she had to fight me for it. The pattern is in the Itty Bitty Toys (which we conveniently have in the store). Other items in book are a pig, monkey reversible dolls and princess with blankets and a pea! Cookout on Sat- call to sign up. Talk to you soon! GLEE tomorrow!!!!
Lace Knitting
Tom. (sat) is lace knitting from 12-3. Bring what ever lace you want to work on. All are welcome. No Charge Thanks to the Westin Knitters! It was so much fun having you at the shop. The Westin is the Superbowl. Host Hotel, so some of the employees are learning to knit so that they can make the Superbowl Scarves for the volunteers. We would love to host any group who wants to come in and work on their scarves. Just call the shop to make arrangements. Speaking of scarves, if you have...
Overnighter tonight
Don't forget that the overnighter is tonight! We have tons of new sock yarn in stock, so tonight we will have sock yarn 20% off! SOME TYPES ARE- Erica Knight from regia, Poem sock and Mexico Cotton Stretch. Come have some fun and take advantage of the deals! SEE YOU at 7:30. Also, we need to know if you can make it to the PITCH IN. Just call the shop if you are planning on coming. We will have door prizes and specials!
Not your Granny’s Square
Here are some photos of the squares you will do in the granny square throw class. You can choose any colors for your throw! Call the shop to sign up.
More classes and events!
You will all be so proud of me! I am sending this through my phone! What to add since my last note- Mystery Shawl Class- Sept 30, Oct. 14, Nov. 4 and 18. Times: 1-3 or 6-8 Cost: $45. Plus mat. The shawl will be different than the shawl shown. It's a Mystery! The Fall In-Store Retreat is coming! Oct 15_17 Call if you need info. Next Overnighter_ Sept 11- I know this is short notice, but stitches really set me back on scheduling. Also, for those who are interested, Mag is doing great at school...
classes and cruise info
First cruise info. The cost of the cruise will include all taxes and port fees, as well as reserve a room for us 24 hrs. a day for our knitting and classes. The cost is $1129.00 for the week and will also include all your meals. At first I thought the cost would be less, but I was misinformed. Remember that this includes port fees and taxes, which will add up as you get on and off the ship at the different stops! We will be having a meeting in a couple of weeks at the shop for those who...
Malabrigo Lace
Of course I looked at the comments you guys have sent in after I sent the last post. Yes, we got in a lot of new lace from Malabrigo. It is beautiful and we have new colors as well as some of the classics! The Rasta pattern is available in the shop, however I came across a Gedifra short jacket pattern that takes 3-5 sk!. Ask when you are in. We are in the process of knitting up a sample for stitches. Call the shop with any questions. susan
Mass. Ave. Cruise
Sorry for the delay, but we now have information about the cruise that jane and I are putting together for the spring 2011. The dates are Sun. March 12-19, leaving Ft. Lauderdale on the ms Eurodam. Stops are Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Thomas, and Half Moon Cay. It is reccomended to get to Lauderdale the day before to avoid problems with the weather. We maybe able to do a yarn shop crawl if people are interested. Cost is $1129. per person and includes: all meals. all shipboard facilities,...
Malabrigo has arrived
Sorry for the mixup, I was trying to send pictures, so here they are! The first picture is the Rasta, next is the sock yarn , Rios, and new cascade 128 superwash and 220 yarn. Hopefully this will help Here we go!