Woolwinders Yarn Shop Blog
Cashmere & Chocolate - a June Cashmere Trunk Show!
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Amy Swanson, USA Operations Manager for June Cashmere, is returning to Woolwinders for a Cashmere & Chocolate trunk show. She will be on hand to discuss the production of this wonderful 100% cashmere from small family farms in the mountain communities of Kyrgyzstan. Find out why this cashmere is considered “heirloom quality” unlike your ordinary cashmere.
See you at!
ROCKVILLE on Saturday, November 3rd
11am - 6pm
and
ANNAPOLIS on Sunday, November 4th
12pm - 5pm
Introducing Mary & 29 Bridges Studio!
Woolwinders is happy to introduce 29 Bridges Studio to our local knitting community. The yarn for 29 Bridges Studio is hand dyed right here in Maryland by local indie-dyer, Mary Herron. Woolwinders worked directly with Mary to offer you some exclusive color pairings just for this trunk show!
Mary will be on hand at Woolwinders for portions of the Trunk Show. Drop by to meet her and learn more about her dying process, the specialty yarns she selects, and the inspirations for her colors.
During the two weeks of the trunk show schedule, Mary will be available in the shop on the following dates:
ANNAPOLIS - August 18 & 19 (Saturday and Sunday)
ROCKVILLE - August 25 & 26 (Saturday and Sunday)
Natural Fibers - Earthy, Calm, Cozy Colors!
The yarns of 29 Bridges Studio are inspired by life's landscapes and experiences - from gorgeous neutrals to vibrant bright colors. The Free Your Fade shawl is just one example of a project that knits up beautifully with Mary's yarns. We'll have this and many more samples for you to squeeze and be inspired by at both the Annapolis and Rockville Trunk Shows. We can help you pick out the perfect palette for your fall project!
Did someone say SALE?!
20% off select cotton and linen yarns
&
40-50% off clearance yarns
WoolWinders Annapolis and Rockville Shops only
(no online orders)
Sale Hours:
11am - 6pm Saturday, August 11, 2018
12pm - 5pm Sunday, August 12, 2018
Additional Fine Print
20% off discount applies to select in-stock items only and may not be used for online orders, special orders, classes, private lessons, needles, crochet hooks, patterns, shawl pins, gift cards or other accessories or notions - ONLY on Marked COTTON and LINEN yarn. Clearance yarns in clearance bins are the only yarns offered at clearance discount. This sale may not be combined with any other discount. No holds on items before the sale.
All sales are FINAL.
Feel Like Royalty at WoolWinders!
Are you like us and excited for THE wedding?! Stop by this weekend to select your yarn and project that will make you feel like royalty! Here is just a sampling of the British yarns that we carry at WoolWinders Yarn Shop.
Rowan Selects Denim Lace is sourced from recycled denim and spun into an incredibly lovely lace-weight yarn. It's perfect for lightweight shawls, scarves and pullovers that have an old world feel. Rockville only.
Rowan Softyak DK is a cotton and yak blend yarn with a chainette construction. It has a gentle springiness that gives your garment a nice loftiness. Come see this yarn in both Annapolis and Rockville.
A classic staple for any knitter - Rowan Kidsilk Haze is a versatile yarn made of 70% super kid mohair and 30% silk. Use this yarn for all your classic shawls or hold with another yarn to give your project a warm halo effect.
Rowan magazines are world renown for their gorgeous images and classic patterns. WoolWinders Annapolis and Rockville have the current magazine as well as some of the lookbooks for our Rowan yarns!
West Yorkshire Spinners Wensleydale Fleece Gems is made with 100% Wensleydale wool from England. This yarn has a gorgeous luster and subtle shine and works up nicely in textured patterns. Rockville only.
West Yorkshire Spinners Exquisite is made from British Falkland wool and Mulberry silk. This soft lace weight yarn has a slight sheen from the silk content and produces a beautiful drape - perfect for shawls or lightweight cardigans. Rockville only
We have many more yarns that will make you feel like royalty... stop by this weekend and we'll help you pick yarns and a project fit for a queen or king!
Mark Your Calendars - For an Event-FULL April!
There are so many things going on in April - so mark your calendars for the upcoming events and be sure to register for your classes early because they are filling up fast!
Local Yarn Shop Day
Saturday, April 21st is a day to celebrate brick-and-mortar shops. Hooray! Come show your support for WoolWinders, YOUR favorite Local Yarn Shop!
Charm City Yarn Crawl
April 6 - April 15, 2018
BAGS ARE HERE!! Purchase your $15 CCYC bag at WoolWinders NOW to get your passport to discounts and fun! For more information follow our the WoolWinders FB event
CLASSES - CLASSES - CLASSES!
To Register for any of these April classes go to our website www.woolwinders.com
For Rockville Project & Technique Classes
CCYC GRAND Prizes!
We're excited to participate in the CCYC this year and we hope you are too! Follow our Events Page on Facebook and stay tuned for more info!
But in the meantime... Did you know that there will be prizes given away?
Each shop will have a different prize package valued at $100 or more, which will be given away at the end of the crawl. To participate in the drawing, collect at least 8 stamps on your CCYC passport from your shop visits between April 6th – April 15th, 2018. Shops will stamp your CCYC passport for visiting as long as you bring your CCYC tote. No other purchase is necessary for a stamp. Each shop will offer a different prize, so you may choose where to submit your entry. Drop your card off at the shop of your choice by April 22nd, 2018. Winners will be announced by each shop after April 22nd, 2018.
ANNAPOLIS Grand Prize
Our Annapolis shop grand prize is donated by Sirdar. It includes a Rowan booklet and 15 colors of Rowan Selects Handknit Cotton to make the Dynamic Stripe scarf pattern, designed by Kaffe Fassett! The prize also includes the new Rowan Magazine Number 63.
ROCKVILLE Grand Prize
Our Rockville shop grand prize is donated by Kelbourne Woolens. It includes ten skeins of Kelbourne Woolens newest addition, Andorra - a 2-ply Merino wool, Highland wool, and mohair blended yarn in a lovely lavender color. The Season 1.0/Winter 2017-2018 look book is also included.
WoolWinders Annapolis and Rockville closed today due to snow
Due to the inclement weather and road conditions, WoolWinders Annapolis and Rockville are closed today, Wednesday, March 21st. Hope you get some knitting and crochet in today!
Stay warm and safe everyone!
Get Ready to CRAWL!
We are excited to announce that WoolWinders Annapolis and Rockville will be participating in the 2018 Charm City Yarn Crawl!
Charm City... Crawl... WHAT?
A “yarn crawl” is a multi-day event for yarn and fiber lovers connecting YOU to all of our local yarn shops. Yarn crawl participants follow a self-guided itinerary for 10 days of exploration, discounts, and fun.
You Had Me At Yarn
That's right - you get a discount on yarn (and more!). Here's how:
Purchase the CCYC bag ($15) at any one of the participating stores(we'll have them at WoolWinders) and from April 6th – April 15th, 2018, you will receive 20% off your entire purchase of full priced yarn, fiber, and patterns*. You may use your tote as often as you like during these 10 days**. You are also eligible for the prize drawing if you collect at least 8 stamps on your Charm City Yarn Crawl passport!
WoolWinders is new to the CCYC and hope you are excited to join us in this fun event!
*This discount may not be combined with any other discount. Must have the CCYC 2018 bag and passport present at the time of the purchase.
**Please note the shop hours of each store, as some shops are not open every day.
Additional Disclaimers:
- Discount does not apply to needles, hooks, notions, accessories.
- Discount only available in-store, no online sales (including patterns), must have CCYC 2018 bag and passport at time of sale.
- All sales are final.
BULK up your Stash!!
Bulky Yarn SALE!
This weekend, Friday through Sunday, we are having a sale on all bulky and super bulky yarns at both Annapolis and Rockville shops to make room for our new spring yarns! Stop by WoolWinders this weekend to BULK UP YOUR STASH!!
The DETAILS:
What: 20%* off all bulky and super bulky yarns
Where: WoolWinders Annapolis and Rockville
When: From 11am Friday, March 2, 2018 until close at 5pm Sunday, March 4, 2018
Who: YOU! Stop by this weekend!
Additional Fine Print
*20% off discount applies to in-stock items only and may not be used for online orders, special orders, classes, private lessons, needles, crochet hooks, patterns, shawl pins, or gift cards or other accessories or notions - ONLY on BULKY or SUPER BULKY weight yarns. This sale may not be combined with any other discount - no further discounts on yarns already on sale. No holds on items before the sale.
All sales are FINAL