Those of you who signed up for Sunday’s REVERSIBLE CABLE LACE SCARF are in for a treat. Kerry will be leading the group, and she is just awesome. It’s a full class, so you’ll have lots of company. Bring size 8 needles (straights are fine) and you will also need 300 yards of worsted weight yarn. The store model is made from JULIA, one of our favorite yarns, but we have lots of other choices as well.

Looking for a challenge? Check out this Spring top made from ECOLOGIE COTTON. We converted it from a cardi to a pullover and it has become one of our all time favorites. The beautiful design is made from using not one but TWO cable needles every six rows. It sounds more difficult than it is, and we guarantee the end result is worth the work:

This promises to be an exciting weekend @ WoolWinders. Our Saturday KAL continues with everyone making great progress on their PEACE OF MY MIND SHAWL. And on Sunday, get ready for this. You might have made our REVERSIBLE CABLE SCARF, and you may have even made our REVERSIBLE LACE SHAWL. But how about a REVERSIBLE CABLE AND LACE SCARF???? It’s just gorgeous. And whether you make it in a winter favorite or one of our new spring yarns, you will dazzle with this lovely accessory. Only two spots remain, so hurry up and call us at 240.632.9276, OK?

And Sunday is also the final day for ZIMBABWE donations. Penny has already picked up bags of lovely things given by our customers—please consider donating as well.

Finally, for those fortunate folks who are signed up for the MARCH 15 program with Margaret Fisher, we have her book in stock. Margaret has promised to sign copies for everyone. You can either pick up your copy now or call us and we will hold one for the class for you.

It’s always a bit ironic when we watch the snow fall as we receive a large SPRING order, but so be it. We got in at the wee hours this morning to receive our ROWAN yarns and books—always a highlight of our inventory. We believe they have outdone themselves, those ROWAN folks….with their access to KIM HARGREAVES, RYC and NASHUA collections we are pretty sure you will be totally inspired. Trust us….we have slowed down a bit on the receiving end because we just can’t stop looking at the gorgeous designs. We’ve got 14 (yes, FOURTEEN new books) and lots of cottons and cotton blends for the upcoming season. So ignore the snow, focus on spring, and come on in!!!

OK, we know that it is 26 degrees outside, but inside, at WoolWinders, we are ready for SPRING!!! Our gorgeous KARABELLA yarns arrived yesterday: VINTAGE COTTON, ZODIAC, and WINDY. We carried Vintage last year and sold nearly every skein; this year we added its big sister, ZODIAC, in the worsted weight. And we were intrigued with WINDY because of the spin of the yarn-come check it out. It reminds us of a strong version of Manos STRIA, which some folks didn’t like because of its fragility. Trust us, you could pummel WINDY into submission and it will remain strong but incredibly soft.

Karabella was also kind enough to send us a model in ZODIAC—a lovely halter. Don’t worry, we won’t be modelling it. But it’s adorable, and perfectly suited to the young and trendy among us. And we know you are out there! If you, like us, are older and a bit more weary, the pattern below may be more appealing!

Also in, SPRING INTERWEAVE KNITS. We are sure this is chock full of ideas.

Jann wins the prize! She finished this amazing Colinette shawl/jacket in ONE WEEK!!! Seriously. She came to the shop last week needing something special for a party, picked out the lovely TAO/PARISIENNE combination (we’ve made this…it’s one of our favorites), and promised that it would be done in ONE WEEK. And she works full time. We just wonder…did she sleep at all? And how about those pink boots? Thanks for sending the photo along, Jann. We bet you were the hit of the party.