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This Saturday , June 18, is KNIT IN PUBLIC DAY!  Come and join us for a fun knitting day. Bring a comfy chair and we will knit out front of the building on Virginia Ave!  We will start around 10:30. See you then! 

PATTERN OF THE WEEK!  This weeks pattern uses Plymouth Yarns SUPERWASH merino!  Get the yarn this week ( while supplies last) for 10% off. The pattern takes only 1 skein!   We are going to try to find a free pattern each week with a shop suggested yarn. That yarn will be 10% -20%  off that week. If you can't get in, you can buy it over the phone and we can  hold it for you or ship to you.   FYI- there were signs that 65 south to North/ Ohio/Fletcher exits will be...

Don't forget the LAMB PILLOW class is Saturday ( tomorrow) from 1-3 pm.  Check out the new needle cases from CRYSTAL PALACE YARNS  Cases come in a large size( holds 14" and 12" single points) {$14.00}, medium size ( holds  12" single points {$10.00},  and double points {$8.00}. I love the different fabrics!  Look at this cute hat kit!  The kits comes in 2 options- monkey or owl You just knit the hat and sew on  the pre made face parts! SO...

BIG SUMMER SALE!  Dates: Thursday June 23- Sunday June 26!  It will be a little different this year ( due to register limitations).  ALL IN STOCK YARN WILL BE 30% off -each day during the sale, we will also have 5 different yarns at 50% off!  I will post on the blog the night before which yarns these will be. These yarns will then go to the sale room the next day at a higher price. 50% sale yarns can not be returned. Any yarns purchased at 30% off will fall under store...

We have 8 bags (80 sk). coming! It sounds like a lot, but 1 bag is already gone!   If you want some, call the shop and we can pull it for you when we receive it. Payment must be made to hold your yarn.  Have you signed up for The TRIBECA TUNIC class yet?  This great pattern can be knit cropped or a little longer with a solid base.  Dates: Tuesday's June 21, 28, July 12, and 19. From 6-8 pm Cost is $50.00 plus material. 

The Loop pattern I am using with the new Malabrigo Mechita in the anniversary colorway was designed by casapinka.  It takes 1 skein of Mechita and 400 yds of a solid. 

BEGINNING WEAVING CLASS THIS SATURDAY!  Learn to weave a scarf and take it home with you that day! Class starts at 10 and runs until 4:30. Bring a lunch or order out ( we have many great restaurants in the neighborhood). Cost is just $40 ( for instruction and use of a loom) plus materials ( around $20).  Here is my next project using the new ANNIVERSARY yarn from Malabrigo!  Pattern is LOOP on RAVELRY!  I am using the Malabrigo Mechita and Perlina from Plymouth yarns....

MALABRIGO 10th Anniversary yarn!  We have Sock, Mechita and Rios!  This will go quickly, so don't wait!  Also 11 colors of RIOS !  

WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY FOR MEMORIAL DAY. NEW CLASSES FOR THE SPRING/ SUMMER 2017 -Tribeca Tunic   Tues-June 21, 28, July 12 and 19 fro 6-8 pm. Cost: $50.00 plus materials.  This sweater has the option (shown) for a longer length or by omitting the solid color at the bottom, for a shorter version. Jane is teaching the classs and knitting up a sample in the DONA in 2 shades of pink!   -CHRISTMAS IN JULY- JULY 23.  Come in and knit miniatures for a wreath....

Hopefully everyone will again be receiving the blog. We have had some issues this last month.  Some news: (incase you didn't received this information before)  September 2017 Cruise  I have set up the group for the 7 night sailing on the REGAL PRINCESS for September 23, 2017 and granted a Reduced Deposit of only $100.00 per person by May 25, 2016. (The deposit is fully refundable up to final payment July 1, 2017) Deposit after this date is $330 per person refundable before July 1, 2017 There...