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I finished the first section of the sample scarf! Join me on Saturday morning at 10 am to go over this section of the pattern. We will meet the 1 st Saturday of each month to go through the pattern. The yarn I'm using is FIBERSPATES SCRUMPTIOUS 4 ply!  It takes 2 skeins. This is a free pattern on RAVELRY by THE KNITTING SHED.  Also, some spots in the beginning  WEAVING CLASS. Starts Saturday at 10 am and runs until around 4:30. Call the shop to sign up. Class fee: $40 plus...

( don't forget to tap on title to see all the pictures!) Thanks again, for a wonderful weekend!. Too bad we didn't have today's weather! Next Retreat is APRIL 28-30, 2017. Mark your calendars! There was mention, by some participants this past weekend, that they would like more knitting weekends. So I am considering adding a "KNITTING WEEKEND" . Date will be Feb 3-5 , 2017. We are calling it the "SUPER (BOWL) KNITTING WEEKEND". COST WILL BE $25.00 until Jan. 8. After that it will be $35.00 for...

So sorry if we caused any problems for folks yesterday. For some reason, many emails took a while  to arrive in your inbox!  Go figure! TECHNOLOGY!  NEW FROM FIBERSPATES!  Cumulus. Here is what I'm going to make with it! Just not sure what colors. It takes 2 balls held together on a size 8 needle!!! SUPER SOFT!    SOCK! Great colors!!!  Appropriately titled SCRUMPTIOUS is back in stock! It is a fingering/ dk but the label says 28 sts to 4". So,...

NO AC TO DAY. SORRY FOR THE INCONVIENCE!  

DAY OF THE DEAD Cowl class is the next 2 Tuesdays- September 20th and 27th. From 6-8 pm. There are some spaces left if you want to join the class!  Cost: $30.00 plus materials. Call the shop to sign up.  Pattern of the week - CABLE HEADBAND- 1 sk. of DIAMOND YARNS TRADITION CHUNKY.  Here are a few of the many colors this yarn comes in!  Yarn is 10% off this week!  Pattern free with yarn purchase.  RETREAT, RETREAT, RETREAT STARTS THIS FRIDAY AT NOON-please do not...

Thanks for a great evening!  Man, did we luck out with the weather!  Thanks to all who brought fabulous food and great projects to share!  Hard to believe that is is fall already!  Hope to see you all next weekend for the retreat!  Some surprises! Joining us will be: BURR OAK STUDIO ( knitting needle art and jewelry), ANN TUDOR ( specialty ring markers) and MORE!!! 

The "not so annual" PITCH IN  is ON!!! We have brats and burgers and are excited to see what you guys are going to bring!!! There is always a sutble completion to see who's bowl is empty!!! Bring your recipe, please!  INSTORE RETREAT Is next weekend, starting on Friday!  We have a few seats left!  Cost is $35. for the weekend. You also get a 20% discount on yarn for the weekend, a shop bag ( really cute) and door prizes!!!  New DRIFT from Shibui Yarns! So Soft! ...

This Saturday is the MAKS PITCH IN!! Have you called to let us know you are coming?  We have only about 14 people so far on the list. I don' t want you to be disappointed when we run out of burgers and brats!  Just call us!  We are heading to Costco on Wednesday.  Don't forget to bring a copy of your recipe with you. We are Still working on putting together a recipe book!  Elaine says if you are stoping at Meijers on your way here, you probably don't need to write out...

Information for the West Knits Mystery Knit Along is now available on RAVELRY! Here are some suggested color ways we put together! Call the shop or stop by to get yours!! First clue comes out October 7 th  Mass Ave Knit Shop pitch -in is next Saturday, September 17 starting around 4:30! We will supply the burgers and brats.  Please bring your own drink and:   A-G -DESSERTS  H-Z-SIDE(HOT OR COLD)  To Share With the Group.  CRUISE 2017 MEETING!  Still on...

PATTERN OF THE WEEK! Opal worsted weight, 1 ball hat. Just in time to knit many for holiday gifts!  Yarn is 10% off this week and pattern is free with yarn purchase.  IN STORE RETREAT- September 23-25.  Friday : 12-9 pm.                            Saturday: 10-9 pm.                    Sunday: 10-4 pm * please do not show up before noon on Friday!!!...