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SPRING CLOSURES

Friday, April 18: Close at 5:00 PM

Sunday, May 11: Closed for Mother’s Day

Friday, May 23: Close at 3:00 PM

Monday, May 26: Closed for Memorial Day

Sunday, June 15/22/29: CLOSED FOR NONI BAG PROGRAM
Spring 2008 Class Schedule

The Spring 2008 Class Schedule is available here.
Sundays in the Salon

We continue our wildly popular SUNDAYS IN THE SALON this spring with a combination of gift ideas for grads, moms, and dads, along with some whimsical ideas for your favorite gift recipient—YOU!

Missing the larger projects? We have moved those to SATURDAY KNITALONGS. Check out that schedule as well. We begin each project the first Saturday of the Month and work on the project from 2-4 each successive Saturday.

March 2: Blanket Squares: Curious about cables? Longing to do lace? Planning an afghan for a graduation gift? Join us as we demonstrate several afghan patterns that can be sewn or crocheted together to make a gorgeous finished product. And we’ll even order the yarn you’ll need!

March 9: Self Fringed Shawl: Smell spring in the air? Get a jump on it with the perfect wrap for the cool weather. And wait until you create the fringe by dropping a bunch of stitches (deep breaths, everyone……)

March 16: Lace Anklet: Get ready for tennis (or at least tennis shoes) with these adorable lace anklets. Again, there is prep work for these, so be sure to check with the shop. This is a great way to learn lace knitting.

March 30: Coronet Hat (rescheduled from February): A lovely hat that will teach you to cable, kitchener stitch, and pick up stitches. One skein of Cascade 220 does the entire hat!

April 6: Reversible Lace Shawl: What a great way to learn lace—a nine stitch/two row repeat that creates a gorgeous lightweight shawl perfect for warmer days and evenings

April 13/20: Lacy Bamboo Shrug: Easy, quick and lovely. Can you ask for anything more? Five skeins of bamboo yarn and size 11 needles will make this lacy, openwork shrug perfect for spring and summer evenings.

April 27: Linen Stitch Tie: Is is knit? Is it woven? Find out while making this fantastic tie perfect for Father’s Day or your favorite grad! We made ours from one skein of Koigu but you can use any fingering weight yarn!

May 4: Easy Baby Booties: Looking for an inexpensive and charming baby gift? Check out these booties made from one skein of Koigu yarn. And they actually stay on the baby’s feet!

May 11: Closed for Mother's Day

May 18: Silk Ruffle Scarf: The perfect spring accessory—a simple neckwarmer done in the round that creates an eyecatching ruffle.

May 25: No program due to Memorial Day Weekend (the store WILL be open, though)

June 1: Place Mats: Tired of afghans but don’t want to worry about fitted garments? Knit these cotton placemats. Perfect for your beach house or deck table!

June 8: Lace Anklets: Get ready for tennis (or at least tennis shoes) with these adorable lace anklets. Again, there is prep work for these, so be sure to check with the shop. This is a great way to learn lace knitting.

June 15: Store Closed for Noni Bag Program

Saturday Knitalongs

Our Saturday KALS have taken on a life of their own! Join the group for wine, snacks, and knitting your project each Saturday of the month. You don’t need to attend every session,but we do recommend that you attend the first week to get some basic instruction and guidance.

MARCH: CABLED SHELL. Get ready for spring. This DK weight shell is a blast to knit, and is far easier than it looks. Created from two cable patterns, it has a flattering line and is the perfect weight for wearing alone or under a jacket.

APRIL: LACE SAMPLER. If you have been eager to try lace, April is the month for you! We will give you the patterns for 12 lace squares that can then be sewn into a gorgeous sampler. Recommended yarn is CASCADE SIERRA—please come to the shop ahead of time to check out our stock—we can show you color cards and special order the yarn for you! This 42 X56” afghan will run you less than $150!

MAY: DIAGONAL TRIANGLE TANK. We call this the Miracle Tank—it looks good on everyone! Unravel the mystery of modular knitting while you knit this lovely sleevelee or short sleeve top. We recommend either the ARTYARNS Regal Silk yarn, Patricia Roberts DK, or Karabella Vintage Cotton. And we’ll spend a lot of time on gauge at the first session—in modular knitting you must get row and stitch gauge!

JUNE: BEACH BAG. Knit yourself a Beach Bag that will carry you and all your gear through the summer! The perfect stressless knitting—no shaping or fit!


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Saturday, October 6, 2007

WEEKEND AT THE SHOP

Sales have been brisk during our anniversary weekend. There is nothing like a big sale to bring out new friends like ANDREW, who accompanied mom Jennifer to the shop. He slept beautifully the entire time, dozing under the coziness of his LAUREL pima cotton blankie:

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And never let it be said we don’t throw new employees into the fray immediately. RAISA joined in the tumult on Friday and gave tremendous help and guidance to shoppers:

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The sale runs through close of business tomorrow, Sunday. THE ENTIRE STORE IS ON SALE, and we have a drawing to win a 15% discount for one year along with other prizes! There are still great bargains to be had, so come on out to the shop and look around!

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Thursday, October 4, 2007

ANNIVERSARY SALE BEGINS TODAY!

We love a good celebration, especially when it benefits our wonderful customers. Our FIFTH anniversary sale begins TODAY and runs through close of business SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 (when we collapse with Heather over a glass of wine!). Check out the bargains on the left side of the website. If a yarn isn’t listed there, it is 15% off, as is everything else in the store: needles, bags, accessories, buttons, books….you name it! We do this once a year so don’t miss it! And make sure you fill out a ticket for our drawing. The lucky grand prize winner receives a 15% discount on ALL purchases (excluding lessons and classes) for ONE CALENDAR YEAR!!!!

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Wednesday, October 3, 2007

IS LACE KNITTING YOUR PASSION?

If so, then be sure to join us on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 from 2-4 PM for a repeat of our CIRCULAR LACE SHAWL program which filled in September. We finished our shawl last night and will have sample at the shop by Saturday after it has been blocked. Let’s just say we are very happy with the finished product. As we mentioned in September, this is NOT a beginning lace project, but if you have knit lace stitches even once or twice you will be ready for this lovely shawl. We have a few spots left for the program which, as always, is free of charge. We do ask that you call and register so that everyone has a place to sit. You wil need about 650 yards of fingering weight yarn (we have lovely yarns in stock) and size 8 32” needles to complete this unusual shawl.

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Monday, October 1, 2007

NEW ARRIVALS AT THE SHOP

We were greeted by three* new arrivals at the shop today. First us, leave it to the folks at INTERWEAVE to come up with an issue devoted to HOLIDAY GIFTS! We love the magazine, and love the idea of a KNITTING PARTY.

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Next, and with exquisite timing, we received FIONA ELLIS’ new book INSPIRED FAIR ISLE KNITS. Fiona will be here at the shop in two weeks-twelve lucky participants will be working with yer. If this book is anything like last year’s INSPIRED CABLE KNITS, you are in for a treat. And if you would like to purchase either book and have FIONA sign it for you, just give us a call. We will be happy to hold one for you.

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And our third treat was the OCTOBER ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS afghan knit. These are unique kits put together by COLINETTE in her amazing colorways. October is resplendent with turquoise and teals. Think of a waterfall. Gorgeous.

  • Four if you count the arrival of RAISA MOSIYENKO for her official first day at the shop. If she looks familiar, there may be a family resemblence to KARINA, who is off to college. RAISA is her mom!
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