Noro Kureyon Sock Yarn
Three colors in stock now!
Number 180, 40, 188
More sock books also arriving
More sock books also arriving
Spring Sale
More yarns on sale including :
Patagonia Nature Cotton
Southwest Trading Bamboo
Plymouth Geisha
Patagonia Nature Cotton
America's Alpaca Landscapes
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XRX Best of Knitters
Guy Knits
Fabulous!
All of these patterns are very impressive, with a classic style perfect for any guy!
If you have considered knitting a guy sweater, I highly recommend this book. Clear, colorful and concise layout of the patterns, this book is full of fun to knit projects that will be worn and look good!
A bargain at $19.95.
New Winter 2008 Class Schedule
Check class schedule page for the latest classes starting in February!
New Books
By Elizabeth Zimmerman
Knitters Almanac Knitting Without Tears
Artic Lace Lace Style Modern Classics
Hot Off the Press!!!
Interweave Knits Winter 2007
Brown Sheep Company
Introducing
Lamb's Pride Monochromatic Variegated
Colors
Bulky and Worsted, only $7.40, same great price as regular colors!
Just Arrived!
Interweave Press Holiday Issue
10/3/07
Brittany DP needles have been restocked!
Fall Class Schedule
Check Class Schedule Link
August First
Get ready for the 'Dog Days of Summer'! Think its too hot to knit? Think again! Just arrived! Mountain Colors 'Twizzle' and 'Bearfoot' in an array of beautiful hand dyed colors that Mountain Colors is famous for. One skein is all you need for a pair of socks, mittens, or hat. Just the right amount of yarn to work with in the heat.
Interweave Knits Fall 2007
Just arrived with fantastic patterns for classic garments with just the right amount of flare to be different!
Happy 4th of July!
The much awaited 'Felt' issue from Interweave Press is here!
Stop by and explore the wonders of felt, you'll be glad you did.
May 26th
Happy Memorial Day!
For those of you who are stuck inside during our rainy weekend I just want to remind you that the yarn shop is open this weekend, Saturday 10am - 8pm, Sunday 12 noon - 5pm, and Monday 10am - 5pm.
The new issue of Spin Off magazine has just arrived. There are directions for dying your own self - striping yarn, several shawl patterns and creative ideas for using wool and natural fibers that are a staple in this issue.
May 21
Summer Class Schedule is ready! Check out Class Schedule link for all the details.
May 1st
Happy Spring!
I think it is safe to say spring is finally here.
Time to finish the winter sweater projects and start something light weight.
There still is time to knit up a fantastic summer scarf for a neat Mothers Day gift. Scarves are not just for winter warmth anymore. Make them thin and light and wear instead of a necklace as a great accent piece!
"Step" a wonderfully soft and colorful sock yarn, 85% superwash wool and 25%
nylon. This yarn has been treated with Aloe Vera and Jojoba Oils for a skin softening experience for your feet!
Feb 16th, New Books!
February 8th, 2007
New arrivals!!
Mountain colors Twizzle, a merino wool and silk blend yarn
$22 per ball, just enough to make an elegant pair of socks.
Mountain colors Bearfoot, wool, mohair and nylon sock yarn, just$21 per ball!
Super long-wearing mohair adds durability to this sock yarn and the colors as always are so brilliant.
Fleece Lined Mitten Class
Mondays starting Feb 12th and continuing the 19th and 26th, from 4 - 6pm.
Learn to knit with double pointed needles, basic mitten construction and also to line your mittens with wool fleece. During this cold winter weather these mittens really keep your hands warm and toasty!
Cost is $25, teacher: Linda Largent
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New This Week Dec 24th
For whatever reason computers decide to quit, mine has done so. Thus, while repairs are made or a new one is purchased, I will be improvising.
The first change will be with my Newsletter. I will not be mailing a letter via the postal service, instead I will just have copies in the store. They will be at the front check out and on the tables in the Yarn Shop. I will gladly email a newsletter to you if you provide me with an email address. Please send email address to Lrshyarn2000@yahoo.com subject: Newsletter.
Winter Class Schedule 2007!
The new class schedule is ready.
Visit the Class Schedule link
New This Week Oct 13th
From Plymouth Yarns: Sweater patterns, Gold: a short fuzzy iridescent yarn, great for using as trim in felting projects and
6 inch bamboo DP needles size 0 and 1
Cascade 220 in black, magenta, lichen, ruby red and ecru
New This Week October 5th
The new fall Knitters has just arrived! Sweaters, Jackets, Color, Cables and Felting projects. Hobo Patches pullover sweater is my recomondation for a basic sweater. With interesting details and color patches this would work up well in Tahki Donegal Tweed.
Austrian Diamonds socks are 'heirloom quality' with the twisted stitch pattern and
done with Louet North America Gems 100% merino wool. Six colors of Gems are in stock and special orders for other colors are welcome!
Speaking of socks! Ten colors of Weavers Wool from Mountain Colors have flown in. This is a worsted weight wool and knits a very dense sock when knit at 6 1/2 stitches per inch. Perfect for keeping feet warm during our frosty winters. Get started with a pair now and have them ready for winter warmth.
Fall Class Schedule
September Classes
Easy Beginner Mittens, Teacher: Sarah Peasley, Cost: $35. Wednesdays, Sept. 13, 20, 27, 10am - 12 noon.
Up for a challenge? Cast on with a set of double pointed needles and knit up a quick pair of toasty mittens. In this class you will knit a pair of simple mittens. More class information in the store or at Sarah's web page at http://www.sarahpeasley.com/easy_beginner_mittens.htm
October Classes
Intro to Entrelac, Teacher: Sarah Peasley, Cost: $40. Wednesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18 and Nov. 1, 10am - 12 noon.
First Time Toe Up Socks, Teacher: Lynn Hershberger, Cost: $ . Saturdays, October 7, 14, 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm.
Preventing/Fixing Mistakes, Teacher: Sarah Peasley, Cost: $25. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 10am - 12:30pm.
Watercolor Bag, Teacher: Lynn Hershberger. Tuesdays, Oct. 24, Nov. 7, 6 - 9pm.
November Classes
Easy Beginner Hats, Teacher: Sarah Peasley. Cost: $25. Wednesdays, Nov. 8 and 15, 10am - 12 noon.
Start with a circular needle and finish on double points while trying out a few stylish hat patterns.
Hug Shawl, Teacher: Lynn Hershberger. Saturdays, 11am - 1pm.
Toe Up Socks, Teacher: Sarah Peasley, Cost: $30. Wednesdays, Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and 13, 10am - 12 noon.
While knitting socks in a new direction, you can try the newly popular techniques of knitting small circumferences on either one or two long circular needles.
New this Week
June 21, 2006
New Class!
Striped Summer Purse, by Lynn Hershberger.
Monday nights 6-8pm, August 7, 14 and 21. Cost $25.
This purse knit with Lamb's Pride Worsted, and then felted to 7 1/2 by 5 inches on the bottom, and 5 1/2 to 6 inches tall. Call the store to register or email Lrshyarn2000@yahoo.com
June 10, 2006
Lynn's Striped Summer Purse class started last night and was a big hit! She will probally add another class in August. Email and let me know if you would be interested in taking it. lrshyarn2000@yahoo.com
If there is a yarn that you would like but don't see here in the store, I would be glad to special order what you want. I would need a 50% deposit before ordering, and most companies will get the yarn to me in a week.
June 7, 2006
Lynn Hershberger's Summer Striped Purse Class is starting this friday from 6-8pm. Class will meet friday June 9 and 16, and only costs $25. Two samples are in the store, this is a cute, fun and easy purse to make. Perfect to learn purse and felt making skills.
Knitter's Companion
expanded and updated version has just arrived!
Every reference you could need is in here, a must have tool for your knitting bag.
May 19, 2006
Two classes yet to start this month: Summer Wrap with Lynn Hershberger, and Easy Beginner Mittens with Sarah Peasley. Check the Class Schedule for Dates and Times. Both are easy classes suited to the beginner thru intermediate knitter.
New Summer Issue of Interweave Knits
Simply Noro, by Jane Ellison
this book with beautiful patterns is now back in stock!
April 10, 2006
Two new yarns from Araucania.
Pehuen, 100% Cotton, and Quellon, a shiny, soft chennile, 82%viscose and 18% cotton.
Both yarns are hand dyed, I have 3 color ways in stock: soft pink/purple and cherry,
yellow/gold/brown and sage/green/forest
March 20, 2006
New Yarn
Tahki Donegal Tweed
11 rich colors in stock, 100% wool, 183 yards per hank, and only $11 each.
Come see the 'Irish Cables' purse we are making from Vicki Square's book
'Folk Bags'. A class is being planned to make the 'For Cat Lovers' Sweater
from the Vogue Knitting Collection.
March 1, 2006 New books from Interweave Press!
Funky Knits
Knitting Know-how
for Hip Young Things
by Carol Meldrum and Julie Marchington
If you think knitting is too square for you, think again! Here’s the most fun collection of fresh, innovative projects ever to hit the pages of a book.
 One Skein
30 Quick Projects to Knit and Crochet
by Leigh Radford
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February 23, 2006
New yarn from Noro!
"Sakura" 36% Rayon, 28% Polyester, 18% Nylon, 11% Silk and7% Lambs Wool
This yarn is a soft, colorful, 2 ply, DK weight yarn. Perfect for knitting a cool, light weight top for spring and summer. All six colors are in stock. At $9 per hank, a womens sleeveless top requires 6 balls, keeping the cost for this beautiful yarn to a minimum.
"Daria Multi" 55% Cotton and 45% Rayon
New Colors! A solid cord like yarn, great for belts, scarves and purses.
Both of these yarns are featured in a new pattern booklet, Vol # 19, by Noro.
100% Hand Dyed Cotton
A soft chunky weight yarn. Knitting at a gauge of 13 stitches = 4 inches
on a needle sized 8 - 10.
