No snappy title for this blog, just the facts! We are ecstatic that Berroco came through so quickly with Monday's purchase order. We now have an ample supply of short needles in sizes 17 and 19, perfect for those cozy and quick scarves! Walter the UPS Guy also brought us Berroco's popular Chinchilla yarns (both bulky and worsted) in black. Ooh la la!

And our pal Judith shipped our much-needed Manos as well. Come in for those elusive variegated colors that sell out so quickly!

We have had several requests for additional slots in the Charlotte's Web shawl class on January 9 and 16. We are pleased to announce that we have two openings! If you would like to participate in this class, please call Jacqui at 240.632.9276. The cost is $65 for two sessions; you will get started on the fabulous Koigu Charlotte's Web shawl that uses five skeins of various colors. This class is fairly advanced; students should be comfortable with knitting basics as well as some experience with using markers and lace knitting.

Please welcome KNITASHA PURL WOOLWINDER as you come into the store! She stands modeling our lovely garments from head to toe. The winning name for our mannequin was submitted by the team of Sidra Shapiro and Jean Rosenberg who will share a $20 gift certificate from WoolWinders! Congratulations to both.

And please note our holiday hours. We will be open Friday, December 31 from 11-2 (hey, we have to go home and cook for our dinner guests!) and will remain closed on Saturday, January 1. We will be open for business as usual beginning Sunday, January 2 at noon.

And finally, to our wonderful staff, customers, and friends who made 2004 such a success, please accept our heartfelt thanks. We couldn't do it without you. Have a happy and healthy 2005!

Jacqui and Lew

We just couldn't help ourselves! We too succumbed to the post-Christmas Sale frenzy. From now through Sunday, January 2, ALL BOOKS ARE 10% OFF REGULAR PRICE. Discount will be taken at the register, and lawyer Lew reminds us that all sale items are considered final; no exchanges or returns. So come check out pattern books, technique tomes, and designer delights.....

In addition, get a jump on those 2005 Christmas Stockings with the excellent Baabaajoe Stocking kits. They come complete with yarn and instructions. And they are 30% OFF!!!!

Just in time for those dressy New Year's Eve shawls, we are fully stocked with black eyelash and ribbon yarn. The very popular Berroco Plume FX and Zen make fabulous accessories that are perfect for special occasions.

And to all, a very Merry Christmas. We will see you on Sunday, December 26 from noon-5 PM!

Lew knit this shawl out of Colinette's Zanziba and Mohair for Alicia. Isn't she beautiful? (you can click on the picture for a larger image)

We know that you love to shop, and we love to serve you! Our holiday hours are as follows: Friday, December 24 we will be open from 11-2 for those last minute rush items, including gift certificates. We will be closed Saturday, Christmas Day, but will be open Sunday, December 26 from 12-5. We have fond memories of last year, when our wonderful customers arrived at the store with their Christmas bounty eager to buy for THEMSELVES finally! Come see the beautiful yarns, books, and bags to which you can treat yourselves-you KNOW you deserve it! Our hours return to normal until Friday, December 31 when we will again close at 2 (have to beat up on ourselves with pretty sticks for the New Year's Eve festivities!) and remain closed through Saturday, January 1. But come see us on Sunday, January 2 when our normal business hours resume. And for those of you who list among your New Year's Resolutions to learn the wonderful craft of knitting or crocheting, check out our Class Schedule. We offer private lessons as well, both day and evening at $35/hour. All levels are taught, including advanced work.

We love dealing with Prism yarns because we get so many surprises! Today we received more Wild Stuff in half and whole skeins. As always, the colors are astonishing!!! Come see Antique, Brass, and Peacock. If you have never knit with these exquisite and unusual yarns, there is no better way to treat yourself for the holidays.....

Lew was kind enough to load these pics when he got back from a business trip. Doesn't everyone look proud?

First up, Liz displays her fabulous afghan made from squares of Colinette Tagliatelli:

Next, Megan shows off her Safari project, the exquisite Koigu Charlotte's Web shawl made from five different colorways:

And while Oprah may have Dr. Phil, we were treated to a visit from Dr. Bill, who proudly wears the scarf wife (and WoolWinders employee) Pat made him:

Finally, all three of us finished sweaters at the same time. So we just had to wear them! Jacqui is in her Koigu, Pat shows off her Silk Garden, and Adrian is outfitted in Colinette Enigma and Giotto:

Thanks to Judith at Design Source, we now have black felting yarn. Manos works up 3.5-4 stitches to the inch and felts beautifully! Check out our stock of hat, bag, vest, and even jacket patterns. If you are "fearful of felting," consider taking our class on February 6 and 13 which will make you totally enamored of this fun knitting process (and you will take home a wonderful market bag to boot!)

Also in, much needed notions and needles. We feel fully stocked!