Hi All!
Our Grand Opening is getting closer and closer—Friday, August 27th! And closer yet is the beginning of our Fall Classes. Don’t forget that you can sign up for those classes right now. Returning Safari class members may contact their instructors and reserve their spots through their instructors to prevent getting closed out of a class section. Happy Knitting! Hope to see everyone on Friday!
Take care,
Paige

Hello Everyone!
With one week to go before our grand opening next week we’re finally beginning to look like a yarn store again instead of a construction sight! Once again, this blog is dedicated to the unsung heroes who are generously pitching in to get the store ready for you. In the photos we have Liz Symborksi (chilling on the floor), Linda Snow (kneeling in front) and Kerry Ross (standing in back). Not in the photos but just as worthy of an honorable mention are Gail Gestl, Sheila and Karen Bernstein, and Barbara Rittenhouse. If you see any of these ladies, or any of the other volunteers I’ve previously mentioned, give them a big high five. Without them we may not have been ready to open and that would have been a shame—so much yarn, so little time!
Take care,
Paige

Things are moving forward at Woolwinders! We’ve received in about 50% of our Fall inventory and are hoping to have the rest by the end of the week. Kathy Cea, her superman Ken, Karen Seek, Karen Duncan, Liz Symborski, Penny Christian , my wonderful children Bobby, Jack, and Taylor, my superman husband, Bob, who laid our new floor, and Flo Meit and her wonderful children Benjamin and Hannah all worked so hard at the store the last couple of weeks that I am thinking of naming yarns after them! Everyone worked so hard we ran out of labels!!

ALSO, calling Woolwinders’ customer Cindy Young. Please contact Paige at rrwaffle@comcast.net as soon as you get a chance. I have something at the store that I need to give to you before the opening on the 27th. Thanks!
Take care everyone,
Paige

Our September Project of the Month is the Blue Sky Alpaca Crochet Trim Hoodie. It is knit using Blue Sky Alpaca & Silk and finished with simple crochet trim. This sweater is the perfect project for anyone looking to finish a sweater in time to wear this Fall and who wants to learn a little something new by adding the crochet trim. Required materials for this class are listed below. Please remember: Materials for all classes and clubs at Woolwinders must be purchased from Woolwinders. To register for this class now, you may contact Paige at rrwaffle@comcast.net or call or visit the store after August 27th. Happy Knitting!

Required Materials: Using Blue Sky Alpaca & Silk (146 yds./skein)
Size XS (32”) 8 skeins; S (34”) 9 skeins; M (36”) 9 skeins; L (40”) 10 skeins; XL (42”) 11 skeins; size US #7 needles; size H crochet hook.

Thank you for the wonderful response to our Fall Class Schedule! Many of you have expressed an interest in registering for the Master Knitting Club. While I am enthused that so many of you want to take your skills to the next level, please remember, to register for this class you must be a TKGA member and be registered in the Master Hand Knitting Program - Level I before the beginning of the class. It’s easy to do. Simply visit the TKGA website at www.tkga.com for details.

Hello Everyone! As you can see, our webpage is currently undergoing some changes. And while the changes aren’t quite done yet, our Fall Class Schedule is available at last! As always, registration for all classes must be pre-paid to secure your spot in a class. To register for one of our Fall classes/clubs NOW before the store opens, you may email me, Paige at rrwaffle@comcast.net, with the following information and I will register you for your class(es):

1) The class(es) and the section(s) that you would like to register for.
2) The type of credit card you will be using; the credit card number; and the card’s expiration date.

It’s as simple as that! I hope you all find a class you will enjoy and look forward to seeing all of you soon!
Take care everyone,
Paige

Hi Everybody, Paige here. Change will soon be coming to the season and to Woolwinders. Our webmistress is hard at work as I write this making new changes to our website, including our NEW FALL CLASS SCHEDULE!. I am very excited about this schedule. With 17 different class or club offerings, there is something for everybody from kids and beginners to aspiring masters. Whether you’re looking to learn to knit, learn a new technique, polish your skills, or simply find a social group where you can relax and share your joy of knitting, Woolwinders is the place for you.

So be sure to check our website in the coming weeks for the new Fall Class schedule and information on how you can register for classes in August, even before our grand opening on August 27th. I look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones as we move closer to re-opening. Take care everyone,
Paige

The first strokes of change…literally! Today the painters put the first coat of paint on our walls…stay tuned for more updates as the month progresses. This weekend—new flooring!

Hello Everyone! I am so pleased and priveleged to be the new owner of Woolwinders. I am also very excited about all the changes that will be taking place at the store over the next few weeks. To prepare for the Fall season, Woolwinders will be closed for renovations July 31-August 26th while we give the store a fresh new look. I look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones when we open our doors at the Grand Re-Opening on August 27th! Please join me and our talented staff as we introduce new yarns, new Fall classes, and our new look with giveaways and refreshments.