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Good morning everyone!

Hope you are all survived the winter and looking forward to beach weather.  Spent last weekend in Maine.  Rained everyday but we went for needed R&R.

Put May 5th on your calendar for our 5th Anniversary Open House, from 10:00 to 4:00.  We will be having sales up to 50% off as well as drawings, door prizes, and mystery discounts as well as refreshments.  Come and bring a friend.

Starting this week we will be changing our Sit & Knit from Thursday evenings to Thursday afternoons from 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.  Come one and all for whatever length of time you would like to join us.  Also, note new store hours below.

New yarn is come in every day.  We have Pacific by Cascade, this is a merino wool and acrylic, fully washable and dryable and oh so soft.  For my novelty customer I have Flounce, Ondas Lux, Ondas, Triana and others in a variety of colors.

By popular demand I have reordered James Brett Monsoon, a soft washable in varigated colors.  New to the show is Jenny Watson;s Baby Soft, SMC Bravo-Rainbow and Baovo Big for those of you that like extra bulky.  I have also reordered Marble Chunky again by popular demand.

Sunday and Monday I will be attending a yarn show in Sturbridge, MA, you can never tell what I will come home with.

May 5, 2012 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Come help us celebrate our 5th Anniversary.  We will be having refreshments, specials, drawings, door prizes, giveways and mystery discounts up to 40% off non sale items.  Bring a friend.

New yarn is coming in every day.   New novelty yarn has come in that you have been waiting for.

Now that my husband is back home and recovering very well, we can get back to business.  We have yarn for everyone.  Now that summer is around the corner (although I think we have had some awesome weather during March) it is time to think of cotton and small projects.  Cascade is no longer going to carry the bamboo yarn so, if you are a lover of this beautiful yarn, I will not be reordering.  We do have a good selection as long as it lasts.

We now carry Cascade’s Cloud  with is a alpaca/merino blend.  Also, Cloud 9 which is a merino/angora blend.  We have added Pacific from Cascade which is a superwashmerino and acrylic with 213 yards.  We continue to carry the ecological wool (478 yards) and the eco alpaca as well.

I have a large order from Westminister which is due the middle of April and should be here long before the 5th.  Additionally Universal and Knitting Fever have shipments due at any time.

Remember for each $25 you spend you have a chance to win a $25 gift certificate.  The winner of our March Certificate went to Christine Swinton.  The next drawing will be held on April 28th.

Lessons are available upon request.  I will give private lessons or you can bring a friend.  We will taylor the class to your ability and desires.

Good Morning.

I will be having a Bag Sale on November 5, 2011 from 10:00 am to 4:00 p.m.  All non-sale items will be 20% off original price.

In addition I will be having closeouts up to 40% off original price.  I have a couple new lines coming in after the first of the year and will need the extra space.  These closeouts will continue for an additional week.

It is time to resume our Thursday Night Social Knit.  Starting November 10th we will once again join together for fun, laughter and some knitting too.  Time will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. every Thursday Evening.

This year for your Christmas shopping we will selling more completed items such as shawls, scarves, pocketbooks etc.  In addition I have a selection of Barbie type dolls with crocheted gowns.  Gift certificates will be available as well as classes.

Good Morning Everyone:

Back from the Yarn Show in Sturbridge on Tuesday and have just finished putting away the items we brought back with us and expect to start receiving the orders we placed next week.
Novelty Yarn is back!!!! Most of the companies were carrying them. I previously told you about the funky yarn which was the Triana, Rizos and Flounce. This yarn has been reordered several times since March and now I have added Tuscon, Tul, Tundra, Marina and Arabella. Patterns either come with them or are available free on line.
Felting is also making its come back. We have new felting books, felted bracelet kits, felted key chains, felted change purses and a few Needle Felted Silk Scarf Kits. Of Course, we have some new felted pocketbook kits and felted slippers.
We were able to purchase some beautiful Mano in variegated colors, African Market Baskets, hat kits, scarf kits and just 5 shawl kits in mohair with a sparkle, they are beautiful. Need to see to appreciate.
Books, books & more books to meet your every need including all the One Skein Wonder Books, baby books, sweater books and on and on. Also, another book order is scheduled to arrive next week.
We have told you about the adjustable triangular loom, they are now available in square and rectangular. Hopefully within the next few weeks I will have them here as well. Stop in to see and maybe try it out. We have 8 or 10 samples here in the shop made of several different kinds of yarn. You are only limited by your imagination.
Now that the weather is finally getting warmer although still a little wet we will be offering for the Month of May Sock Yarn at 20% off the original price. Also, we have a small selection of one or two skeins of a color or type that are up to 40% off the original price.
We look forward to seeing you soon.

Hello everyone:

I can finally say Happy Spring as we have had three great days in a row and it looks like we may actually get three more.  Going to Maine for a couple of days to celebrate.

We are getting new spring/summer yarn in every day.  We have received our third shipment of the funky ruffle yarn since the first of March and I have been notified that another shipment is to arrive on Wednesday.  There are three different styles and each are unique in their own way.  They have been selling as fast as I can get them.  The company has back ordered several colors.  I have knitted a sample of each type.  One skein will do you a scarf.

We have received the Trekking Yarn for May for those of you that are doing the Knit Along .  I do have one skein of January’s yarn, 1 of February’s, 2 of March and still several for April.  If you are not doing the knit along you many want to pick up some of this beautiful yarn.

Also, just in is Cascade’s Ultra Pima Cotton in several new colors and two quatro colors.  These are so soft and knit up quickly.  Still have some Kid Cotton and Kid’s pattern book.  Cascade’s Alplaca Duo is still a best seller and has been ordered in new colors as well and the Eco Wool.

Kertzer has a wool call Rejunenation which we have purchased for you as well as some DK baby yarn.  New acrylic yarns for those who are allergic are also available.

I am continuing to give private lessons.  If you have an interest, let me know and we will try to fit your schedule.  Spinning lessons are also also available.  If interested, call and we will make arrangements with the teacher for you.

Have you seen the new adjustable triangular loom yet?  We have many samples of what you can do with it and I will soon be adding the adjustable square and adjustable rectangular looms as well.  It is a whole new concept and is very addicting.

Now that the weather seems to be on the upswing out comes the tables and chairs for our social knits.  When the weather gets too hot we can always move inside to the air conditioning.

Good morning everyone. Hope you all have your snuggies on. Temperature this morning was sub-zero. The groundhog was not kidding when he said more winter to come.

First of all save March 5th for my Gala Open House celebrating our Fourth year Anniversary from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We will be having refreshments, anniversary specials, drawings and giveaways. We extend an invitation to all the friends that we know and friends we’ve yet to meet to join us.

Sales representatives have either come or have appointments with their new spring yarns. It looks like the novelty yarns are returning. Everyone seems to be showing them. Some will be delivered immediately and others will come later in the spring.

Have just taken on a new line “Woodstock Knits” the skeins have 600 to 660 years in them. So far only the alpaca has come in. Don’t forget we have the Alpaca Duo from Cascade as well Alpaca Sock yarn from Classic Elite.

We have a large selection of sock yarn in stock as well as several new colors yet to come. We carry both the self patterning sock yarn and the solid colors as well. If you want a boot sock we suggest a heavier yarn knit on size 6 needles. I just made slippers (made with two strands of bulky yarn). The gentlemen wears them inside his boots when he goes ice fishing.

Design your own class. Do you and a friend want to learn something in particular? Call and we will do our best to accommodate you. We are aware that not everyone is available on Saturdays.

Come join our sit and knit on Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00. We have self serve coffee or tea, or just come to chat. It is too cold to sit under the awning but we can sit in the window and watch the world go by.

Good morning everyone, I hope you all had a great holiday season.  It was great seeing the gifts you made for your loved ones.  There is no better gift than the thought and time that goes into making that special someone the perfect gift.

We have some new ideas for the coming year, come and check out the new books and yarns.  I have order several new yarns as well as restocked many of the favorites.

The new spring yarns are coming out and we look forward to going to the yarn show in May.  We understand that there are a lot of novelty yarns coming back.  Many yarn representatives have called and booking appointments for the spring.

I am excited about the Skacel Trekking Knit Along.  It will run from January thru June.  To join go to www.knitalong@skacelknitting.com  for all information and entry forms.  I will be a destination shop carrying the Trekking Yarn.  There are weekly prizes and you can register to win one of the many grand prizes, including a weekend getaway to Seattle and a $1,000 shopping spree at the Skacel Warehouse.  Extra chances to win are given to participants who are using the featured color for Trekking for that month.  The contestant must provide a photo of that sock (or pair), plus a completed Monthly Prize Entry Form  and e-mail both to knitalong@skacelknitting.com on or before the 15th of the following month.  Mailed entries may be sent to Skacel Collection, Inc. KAL, P. O. Box 88110, Seattle Washington 98138-2110 but must be postmarked by the 8th of the following month.

The yarn for January and February has been ordered and should arrive any day.  Good luck to you all.

CLASSES: Please pre-register as space is limited.  If you are unable to make a scheduled class, let me know and we will work out a time that is convenient for you.

Socks Two At A Time (either toe up or cuff down) Saturday, January 22nd 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and we will schedule the second class at that time. Cost: $30 plus materials.

Beginning and Advanced Beginning Knitting:  January 29th  2:00 to 4:00 p.m.  Come join the Girl Scouts. This will also be two classes.  Cost: $15 plus materials.

Basic Sock Class: If you prefer, we can do the traditional sock on four needles.  (Two Classes)  Call and we will set up a time. Cost: $30 plus materials.

Encore Vest: This is a simple first project after doing scarves and a follow up of beginning knitting.  This will be one class but if you need further help we can arrange another. Cost: $15 plus materials.

Felted Items and Felting Embellishments: February 12th 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.  Cost $15 plus materials.

My First Sweater: Top down on circular needles.  We will schedule to your convenience.

Beginning Spinning: Fridays 11:00 to 1:00 p.$10 per hour plus materials.

Dyeing: Coming in the spring.  Hand Paint or canning jar dyeing.  We will be doing this outdoors so will wait for better weather.

Good Morning. Was going to start by saying summer is gone, autumn leaves have fallen and winter is close behind with the snow last week but just look at the beautiful weather today, suppose to hit 70 degrees.

We have many new and exciting projects planned for the next couple of months. First: I am now a Louet dealer carrying their line of spinning wheels and we will be offering spinning lessons. Ann Riker is a very accomplished spinner and will be teaching this class. Second: I am a dealer for the Spriggs 7’ Triangular Loom. I have a shawl started on a loom at this time. There are so many options to this loom. It is adjustable and can be set at six different setting. Come and see the loom (bearing in mind this is my first shawl) and perhaps look at the DVD. Third: November 6th is my 20% bag sale. Any yarn not previously discounted will be 20% off the original price. The men go hunting and the women go shopping. Williams Hardware and the Original Vermont Store will also have bag sales. Fourth: We will be also having dying workshops. You will be able to pick your own color combinations. Look for this the end of November.

Christmas is coming much quicker than you think. November is less than a week away, then Thanksgiving and the next thing you know it is Christmas. We have made up various kits for your convenience or for your gift giving, if you have a knitter on your list. We will be glad to work with you to make other kits as well for you. Gift Certificates are always available. We do have a limited number of completed items. We have books on last minute gifts as well. I will be glad to put your gifts on layaway with a 25% deposit and 25% for each of the next three weeks.

New Yarns: We have worsted weight yarn made from recycled plastic bottles and acrylic, baby yarn in new colors as well as a new line of sock yarn. Ecological yarn in wool and alpaca is a continuing favorite. A new supply of square needles has just arrived. I have found them easier on your hands as well as giving you a more even stitch pattern.

Classes: We will be having a variety of classes, thrum mittens, felted bags, my first sweater, socks two at a time from the toe up or two at a time from the top down.

THIS & THAT SURPRISE WORKSHOP November13th at 10:00 a.m.: The workshop is free. Bring your own needles (size 8 thru 15) either straight or circular, you will not need all of them, it will depend upon your creation. The only cost is the yarn which is $1 per skein. Your cost will depend upon what you want to create. You could use 1 skein or 20 skeins. We will have a variety of suggestions. The workshop is limited to 15 people. If necessary, we will have a morning and afternoon session. Please call early to reserve your space.