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Saturday, November 29, 2014

Shop Local! It's Small Business Saturday!


We take great pride in bringing you the tools you need to express yourself through fiber. Thank you for supporting our shop! Come see us today for Small Business Saturday -- we'll have goodies and prizes!

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

What's New Wednesday!

Local small businesses are the foundation of our community.
We're celebrating Small Business Saturday this coming Saturday, November 29 (11 am - 4 pm).
Ring in the holidays and join us, won't you?
Check out our gift tree hung with little stocking stuffers for knitters.
 
Wonderland's Mad Hatter sport wt yarn has been wildly popular here.
When you touch it, you'll see why--wonderful yarn.
We have NEW COLORS just in time for the holidays.
100% superwash merino    344 yds
 

Every knitter needs a new book.........like Madder by Carrie Bostick Hoge.
Carrie's designs are contemporary and creative.  See for yourself.
Curl up in a comfy chair with a piece of holiday pie and Madder--enjoy!
 
You can make this adorable Last Minute Baby sweater in no time
with two skeins of Alexandra's Depoe Bay hand dyed worsted.
100% superwash wool   220 yds
 
Vivacious DK has incredible sproinginess.  Knitters know what that means.
In fabulous, vibrant colors, Vivacious DK is great for gifts.....or something for you?
 
Have a warm and happy Thanksgiving with family and friends!
 
 

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Dream Club's November selection is Everlasting DK 12-ply in a special put-up of 130gm skein .
One skein knits up the Sachy Hat & Mitts pattern.....great yarn.
 
Put a little sparkle into your holidays with Be Sweet's Grace + Style.
Shimmering colors!
  
Is this little guy adorable or what?
Decorate your hearth with SnoBuddy and his whole family.
 

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

What's New Wednesday!

If you haven't been in to see the Indochine trunk show,
skedaddle on in here to see the beautiful pieces.
Made of 100% SILK, Indochine looks elegant.  Lots of colors, too.
 
Look what little Vivian made!  The Big Cozy is knit on size 35 needles in Magnum.
Quick and easy--what a great gift to keep someone warm this winter.
 
Linda's a new knitter starting on her first scarf. 
We teach knitting and crochet to beginners all the time--call for appts.
 
The Building in Color blanket knitters continue to produce amazing stitch panels.
We have a new shipment of Building in Color booklets by Michelle Hunter.
With her excellent instructions and videos, you can learn to knit with colors, too.
The yarn:  Simplicity by Hikoo.
 

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

What's New Wednesday!

Brand new - LLAMALINI
40% Royal Llama, 25% linen, 35% silk 
Use it on size 7-US needle or H-US hook.  109 yds
Would look beautiful made into a scarf, cowl, or shawl.
Wonderful autumn colors.
 
New - BAMBOO POP
50-50 bamboo / cotton blend
292 yds  size 4-US needle or 6-US hook
Just look at the rainbow of colors! 
Perfect for a lightweight top or kids' clothing.
 
Back by popular demand - BAMBOO BLOOM HANDPAINTS
You swept up our last order.......so we brought in more!
154 yds    US-9 needle or US-K hook
rayon - wool - acrylic blend
Shown above with Persephone Cowl (free on Ravelry).
Vivian whipped it up in a flash on size 10 needles.
 
And......
A new order of Madelinetosh just came in the door.....watch for it!