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GET READY FOR FALL AT WOOLWINDERS!

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We are gearing up for Fall at Woolwinders!  With new books, yarns and accessories arriving each week you won't want to miss the fun! Register NOW for classes from our NEW FALL CLASS SCHEDULE (including two new evening safari classes!) and be one of the first on hand to enjoy new classes, NEW yarn brands and fibers, and our special events such as: the September Book Signing and Trunk Show for the book, THE ART OF SEAMLESS KNITTING, our annual Fall Knit Night, the introduction of our next Downton Abbey Knitalong, PLUS a special discount promotion you won't want to miss! We can't wait to see you at Woolwinders, your neighborhood yarn shop! photo-176

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DOUBLE CLASSES! DOUBLE FUN!

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Today at Woolwinders our MAGIC LOOP SOCKS class and our FIXING MISTAKES class shared the spotlight and filled our lovely shop with happy knitters! And if you registered for our Healthy Hands=Happy Knitters/Yarn Tasting Workshops on the 24th, both sessions are  FULL and the new yarns for you to taste are arriving each week! Look for more FUN CLASSES and EVENTS coming soon to Woolwinders including a book signing, the return of Knit Night, and an all-new unofficial Downton Abbey Knitalong right here at Woolwinders, your neighborhood yarn shop! photo-180   photo-182   photo-181   photo-184

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FROM THE NEEDLES OF BEGINNERS!

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Beginning knitter BRANDI BENFORD has been a busy lady! Each week she has been coming in for private lessons with LIZ and is knitting up a storm! Starting with hats, Brandi then moved on to a child's cardigan knitted with CASCADE BABY ALPACA CHUNKY yarn and look what a great job she did! With each project she says she likes to try to learn something new. You are well on your way, Brandi, keep up the good work! image-4

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NEW BOOKS! NEW NEEDLES! NEW KID'S MODEL FROM FLO!

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That's right, it's another new child's sweater model from our own FLO MEIT knitted with STRING THEORY MERINO DK yarn! This wonderful little sweater makes a great first sweater project or a very nice introduction to knitting cables. Join Flo on SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 21 & 28 from 9:30-11:30 AM this Fall and learn to knit the Soledad Child's Sweater. The holidays are just around the corner and it makes a great baby/child's gift! ALSO NEW TODAY: NEW KNITTER'S PRIDE DREAMZ wooden circular needles, KARBONZ straight and double-pointed metal needles, fold-up pattern holders, and new books including: KNIT TO FLATTER, KNITTING MASTERCLASS, VINTAGE KNITS FOR MODERN BABIES, KNITS MEN WANT, HOW TO KNIT SOCKS, CUTEST EVER TODDLER KNITS, and ALL 5 books in the CASCADE 60 QUICK KNIT SERIES! It's all new and it's all waiting for you at Woolwinders, your neighborhood yarn shop! photo-178

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THE CLASSY JEWELED-X: MAKE IT YOUR OWN!

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If you are looking for that one perfect all-season accessory to add some class and elegance to your wardrobe this Fall, the JEWELED-X SCARF/COWL is that accessory. Knitted by our own SUSAN ALLAWAY using MALABRIGO LACE  yarn, this infinity scarf is simply a very lovely, light lace/fingering weight scarf which may also be worn wrapped around the neck as a cowl or even draped around the shoulders as a shawl. With timeless appeal, the star of this piece is the understated beading that lends it that touch of Grace Kelly appeal and style! Join Susan on SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 7 & 14 from 9:30-11:30 AM and learn how to add beads to your knitting while creating this lovely and stylish accessory at Woolwinders, your neighborhood yarn shop! DSC_0533   DSC_0530

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SAFARI FUN! MEET FRIENDS LIKE RUTH!

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Thursday morning Safari Knitting Group Class member RUTH MCLENAGHAN never fails to inject energy and enthusiasm into her weekly safari class sessions! Here she is pictured wearing her most recent accomplishment, a very pretty ribbed mobius knitted using DEBBIE BLISS BABY CASHMERINO yarn and ART YARNS BEADED SILK & SEQUINS yarn. This accessory lightens and brightens up anyone's face on even the dreariest of days! Today, Ruth also brought in HANK THE SHEEP CUPCAKES to share! She baked and decorated cupcakes for the group in the image of our store logo: Hank the Little Red Sheep! Thank you, Ruth, for your friendship, fun, and creativity--knit long and prosper! Sketch14194310

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WHO SAYS TWEED ISN'T ELEGANT?!

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To anyone out there who is under the mistaken impression that tweed yarns are itchy and frumpy--think again! Thursday afternoon Safari Knitting Group member, BARBARA BACHTELL, everyone's favorite grandma, has finally knitted something for herself for a change and it doesn't disappoint! With all the care and attention to detail that Barbara puts into the sweaters for her three pretty granddaughters, she has put into this extremely pretty lace cardigan knitted with ROWAN FELTED TWEED yarn. This yarn softens and fulls after handwashing and wearing like most other fine wools and the colorways are subtle and sophisticated. Looking for something a little more current? Check out the CENTRAL PARK HOODIE model, also knitted with ROWAN FELTED TWEED, on display now at Woolwinders, your neighborhood yarn shop! photo-172   photo-149

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HAPPY STREET IS A WINNER!

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Summer is the time of lazy days and knitting elegant and vibrant summer shawls. The two just seem to go hand-in-hand. Tuesday evening safari class member MAURA RADMANESH shares a photo with us of her absolutely wonderful summer cotton shawl which she knitted up using CASCADE ULTRA PIMA COTTON yarn. The pattern is Happy Street by Veera Valimaki. If you are looking for the perfect, quintessential summer knit, Happy Street is a sure winner! Great job, Maura! Thanks for sharing! photo-171

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A STUNNER: BLUE WHALE SCARF/SHAWLETTE

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Our newest store model is just a total stunner! Our own LINDA SNOW graciously offered to let us use her extremely beautiful new scarf/shawlette, BLUE WHALE, by Stephen West, which she knitted using STRING THEORY CAPER SOCK yarn. The lovely design elements coupled with the rich hues of the yarn make this item irresistible. A must-have for any Fall wardrobe or holiday gift list! Other yarns which would look equally as stunning: the new ROWAN FINE ART and MALABRIGO SOCK yarns. Look for the pattern for Stephen West's BLUE WHALE on ravelry today then stop by and choose your yarn at Woolwinders, your neighborhood yarn shop! photo-167   photo-168

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LAST MINUTE SPOT NOW OPEN IN FIXING KNITTING MISTAKES CLASS!

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You read it correctly, the long-closed out FIXING KNITTING MISTAKES CLASS  now has ONE last-minute opening available on Saturday, August 10th from 12-2 pM! Someone had to drop out and left a nice sweet spot open for  YOU! Call us TODAY at 240-632-9276 (no emails this time please) and nab that last spot before it disappears! The instructor, JENNIFER RAYMOND, is one of the area's most popular instructors at local yarn shops! Don't miss your chance to learn knitting and crocheting tips, tricks, and techniques from Jen this Fall at Woolwinders Yarn Shop starting with this class in August! Look for Jen at 1) her regular Safari Lite Group Knitting/Crocheting Class on Thursday evenings from 6-8 PM each month, 2) her New Safari Lite Group Knitting/Crocheting Class on Wednesdays from 12-2 PM beginning in September, or 3) one of her other very specialProject/Technique Classes in the upcoming months: Hairpin Lace Scarf-in-a-Day  (Sept. 28), Ravelry 101 (Oct. 12), Create Your Own Dress Form (Oct. 12), or Tunisian Crochet (Nov. 2) at Woolwinders, your neighborhood yarn shop!
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