3 January 2014

Happy New Year!

Whew! Yesterday's storm was a close call. Just a bit of snow to remind all of us that it still is Winter. The roads here a clear and dry.

Last weekend's Sit and Knit was great fun. We had a crowd and we made room for everyone. It was the last Sit and Knit for 2013.

But,

the first Sit and Knit for 2014 is this Saturday January 4. Come join us at the shop if you missed last weekend.

The first new yarn of 2014 has arrived.

The first yarn is TOPPER from Trendsetter Yarns. This is a ball of yarn that changes color and texture and knits a hat or scarf with a ball of yarn. It is just plain fun and the patterns are free on the Trendsetter website. The ball even includes a pompom for the finish of the hat.

This

Makes one of these

Got some yarn that is very nice but you want to jazz it up a bit? Well, Grace is the yarn for you. This is a 'run-along' yarn that you knit with your plain yarn and it adds the jazz. There is 275 yards to a ball so scarf, hat and spaced in a shawl will add that bit of 'bling'.

The small teardrop shaped paillettes are spaced about 7" apart so you get the sparkle your looking for but it isn't overwhelming. Every row too much? Well then how about every other row for a bit less. You decide how to upscale your yarn.

Hope to see you this Saturday.

21 December 2013

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

We wanted to remind everyone that we'll be closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day, both of which fall on a Wednesday this year. Because we're normally closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, we want you to be prepared for us to be closed THREE days in a row.

So, your last day to shop here for Christmas will be Sunday, December 22, 2013. Please plan accordingly. We're ready!

8 December 2013

Better to be safe than sorry. I will be closed today.

Warm winter yarns are still arriving.

I do have a supply of Lumio reflective yarn. This yarn knits a great hat that can be easily seen, in the dark, when struck by light. A great gift that can keep someone safe if they're outside in the dark during the winter months. The easy pattern is inside the label.

I've knit several and it takes about three hours to knit one and that includes making the pompom.

24 November 2013

Here's wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving.

We will be open on Wednesday the 27, closed Thanksgiving day (no early open Black Friday here!) and open again during regular store hours Friday through Sunday.

Another beautiful yarn arrived on Friday (sorry I'm late with the news). Blue Ridge Yarns "Silk Shimmer Lace".

I'm slightly tongue-tied trying to  describe this yarn. The color ......, the feel ....... I really can't even begin to describe the yarn it is just ........ wonderful! The skein is 1000 yards, more than enough for a shawl of moderate size.

This colorway is called Persian Princess. Unfortunately, the picture doesn't do it any justice but it is the best that can be done. This truly is yarn that has to be seen and touched.

Don't forget the Sit and Knit the Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving!

15 November 2013

More yarn has arrived!

Kid Silk Haze Eclipse with a shimmering metallic thread is on the shelves. This is a luscious and soft yarn that can be knit anywhere from 18 - 25 sts/inch.

Rowan has produced a Mini Collection to compliment the yarn with some elegant designs.

Fiesta BabyBoom fingering weight yarn is here in Spirit of the Southwest colors. These are just the incredible colors and just right for brightening up your winter blahs.

Keeping with fingering weight yarns, Blue Ridge Yarns Footlight is on the shelf. This is a local yarn and I think they really have fun with color. Here's a sample:

This colorway is called Apple Rose and the colors are even better in person.

Don't forget the Sit and Knit Thanksgiving Weekend. Come to the shop, sit, relax and let the tension disappear. Share stories and knitting while sampling Stacy Charles yarns.

Looking forward to seeing you.

10 November 2013

More yarn has arrived! The shop now has the new Pure Alpaca by Cascade Yarns. This is just the softest baby alpaca yarn and it can be knit at either 5 or 5.5 stitches to the inch and has 220 yards to the skein. This yarn is just a dream to knit. Need a scarf or a neck gator – this is the yarn for you!

Cascade has many great patterns that use this yarn and the patterns are FREE!

Don't forget that the shop will be open Friday - Sunday after Thanksgiving and we will be having a Sit & Knit and a Yarn Tasting of Stacy Charles Yarn! Come join in the fun!

4 November 2013

Halloween is behind us and Thanksgiving is just ahead. The weather is turning cold and now is the time to start knitting socks, scarves, cowls and hats. These are simple projects completed quickly and can be salted away for that special gift.

Starting on Saturday, November 30th we will be having a Stacy Charles yarn tasting. There will be yarns for you to sit and knit with - test if you wish. What a great way to try out a new fall yarn. We'll try to include a few surprise yarns

At the same time on November 30 and December 1, we will be having a sit and knit. Just what you will need - a calm environment to relax in and knit. Just what you need after a holiday.

Remember, you can always ask to test knit a yarn that we have in the shop. All you have to do is ask!

I hope to see you Thanksgiving weekend.