JUST A REMINDER

This is just a quick reminder that Woolworks will be closed this Friday, February 24th. Thankfully, Shelby has agreed to open up shop on Saturday from 10:00 - 5:00 and Miss Brenda is running the shop on Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00. We are so thankul that we have these beautiful ladies to keep the ball rolling!

Have a fabulous weekend and we will see you all next week!

PAMPERING OUR HANDS AND FEET

We have to admit that winter has been pretty kind to us. Here we are halfway through February and Spring is on the horizon. But no matter how mild our winter was, it still did a number on our hands.

To keep our hands supple and ready to do some serious knitting and crocheting, we use Milk and Honey Lotion Bars.


Made with beeswax, coconut oil and almond oil, this lovely lotion pampers your hands without the inconvenience or messiness of a tube or bottle.  Milk and Honey Lotion Bars are available in lavender and citrus scents. Come and try one out. Your hands will thank you for it!

Now that our hands are nice and soft, let's move on down to our feet! Granted, they've been hiding out in socks for the last few months, but we do need to get ready for sandal season!

Just in at Woolworks is Heel, a divine foot lotion created by the makers of Soak.

This soothing lotion comes in four varieties: spearmint, peppermint, cucumber, and scentless. And let's be honest. Whether you go barefoot or wear shoes all year round, it's just nice to treat your feet!

A VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT !

Woolworks will be closed on Friday, February 24th and Saturday, February 25th. We are finally treating ourselves to a well deserved vacation. We will keep you posted on Sunday's schedule. Stay tuned!

CALLING ALL SPINNERS!

Due to Superbowl Sunday our spinning nights became offset. We will be meeting this Sunday, February 19th at the mill at 5:00 pm. After that we will resume our original schedule of every first and third Sunday of the month.  We are very excited to see our spinning group grow! Hope to see all of you there!

IT'S SUPER, WE HAVE A BOWL....AND IT'S ON SUNDAY!

In order to do things in the proper way, we have decided to call our annual sale our Super Sunday Sale!  We don't want to step on anyone's toes, you know!  But you've guessed it.  It's that time of year again! 

EVERYTHING IN OUR SHOP IS ON SALE!! 

This is our way of saying thank you to all of our amazing patrons, and great time for knitters and crocheters of all ages and skill levels to get some yarn, pick a project, and go, go, go!

The game plan is simple! All you have to do is pick a football from the bowl on our front counter at time of checkout, and crack it open to see what your savings will be for the day! It doesn't get any easier than that! You can get anywhere from 20 to 50% off! Now's the time to peruse your patterns, books, magazines and favorite websites and plan your next few projects.

Just to entice you further, we have some new Jojoland that works up like a dream!  Look at how sweet little Eveline looks in the EZ Baby Surprise Jacket that Jen whipped up in one weekend!

Simply adorable!

So, here it is one more time:

WHAT: SUPER SUNDAY SALE

WHEN: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2012

TIME: 10:00 AM TO 5:00 PM

DO NOT MISS THIS FUN, FUN, TIME!  SEE YOU THEN!

Spinning!

Spinning, spinning, spinning, just keep spinning spinning spinning! Like little Nemo and his friends we just keep going. We love spinning. We have a new group meeting at the Belding Mill on Providence St. in Putnam, Ct. home of the Fibers 4 Eve Mill. Liz Conway, owner of  Fibers 4 Ewe has graciously invited anyone who wants to spin, to the conference room in the mill every other Sunday. We meet around 5:30 til 7 ish. Anyone is welcome, no level of experience neccessary as long as you have your own wheel or drop spindle. We can assist with some teaching though we mostly like to enjoy the time to spin ourselves since it's usually the only time we can do it.We talk about fiber, spinning techniques, plying techniques, laugh, and sometimes we have a snack. Baked goods are always welcome! We do go on field trips down the hall to the mill to pick out our next fiber to feed to our trusty wheels. We would love to welcome anyone else who is interested. We are meeting next on Sunday the 28 of January. Hope to see you there!

I guess it's really winter...sort of.

Well 50 degree days and no snow are not quite what we think of here in New England as normal for January. I guess we should be happy but there is something about snow that makes me want to knit. I have seen a little decline, after Christmas, in my urges to create. I have a feeling it might be more common than just with me. I am in a funk. Are you? Don't get me wrong, I love 50 degree days, I love not spending my entire paycheck on oil or snow removal but hey, my season is 'cold season'. We need cold to keep knitters and crocheters inspired to create those toasty warm items for their loved ones. We need to have those lovely warm socks and cowls and even big cozy sweaters! We here at  Woolworks we will continue to inspire your creativity with the wonderful selection of fibers and patterns even if mother nature in not cooperating. Though I feel as though I  am not producing anything, I have a few things to show you...
    Here on the right is the lovely 'Cedar Leaf Shawlette by Alana Dakos.
I found the pattern in a booth at the Vermont Sheep
and wool. The yarn is from Dirty Water Dye
works, a very nice silk and wool blend. The pattern is available from www.nevernotknitting.com.
Loved it so much I made two. The second in 100% silk from Blue Ridge Yarns. It was so nice to work with.
    If you want to try something new like the leaf edging on this shawl, I would encourage you. It is great fun. I get many compliments on this, I wear it as a scarf.

WHAT WOULD JANE KNIT IF SHE JOINED OUR KNIT ALONG?

We have been waiting for this month's special issue from Interweave Knits with great anticipation, and it is finally here!! The editor for this awesome magazine says it best- " Jane Austen captures the essence of humanity: quietly, succinctly, and with great humor". We couldn't agree more!!

Make a nice pot of tea and snuggle into your favorite chair as you flip through the stunning pages of this magazine. Spoil yourself with a pair of Pemberley Slippers, or knit your very own Mr. Knightly a dapper vest. Keep your hands warm with charming cameo mittens, and make a bright statement with a Scarlet Capelet.

There are so many finds in this issue, it will surely become one of your loveliest treasures. Because we are so taken with the charm and romance that Jane Austen inspires, we are organizing a Knit Along (KAL). We will gather on Wednesday evenings, choose whichever one of the patterns from the Jane Austen issue, and knit together as we listen to one of her fabulous novels on CD.

Now, here's the question: Which book? Sense and Sensibility? Pride and Prejudice? Emma? You tell us! We will be taking a vote and will announce the winner on November 11th. Stay tuned! Our official kick off for the Jane Austen KAL is Wednesday, November 16th at 6:30 pm. Call and sign up to secure a seat for this fun event!

Enjoy the rest of the day, my fiber friends! Happy Knitting and Crocheting!

REVELING IN THE NOVELTY OF NOVELTY YARNS

One thing I've noticed now that I'm rummaging through my sweaters is that I have a lot of simple, run of the mill sweaters. I could be nice and say they are "classic" sweaters, but in reality, they are just plain boring. But remember, scarves and cowls often times replace the need for jewelry.

Thankfully, we have some really fun and interesting novelty yarns at the shop. In about two hours, you can have a brand new scarf to liven up any sweater! Cast on eight to ten stitches, and you are well on your way! Let me show you what I mean!

Jen designed this quick little scarf using one skein of Riviera. She kicks it up a notch with some chunky buttons.

Tul gives an air of pomp and circumstance.

Triana is perfect for those days when you feel a little sassy!

The ruffles of Rizos screams fun, fun,

FUN!

We have shelves stocked full with frilly and ribbony yarn!

And if those aren't enough for you, we have a wall covered with lovely novelty yarns to choose from! See, there's really no excuse to have a boring wardrobe!

JESS' PICK OF THE DAY

One of our customers came in the other day wearing a cowl s

he made using Malabrigo Rasta. One look was all it took for Jess to make it her pick of the day! To make things even better, we have both the yarn and the pattern book! Come and check them out!

The beautiful Malabrigo Book 3, a nice addition to y

our personal library.

Here's the Rasta Neckwarmer that made our little blondie smile.

We encourage you to sit at our table and look through this and many other of the beautiful books we have here at Woolworks!

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AND JOIN US ON FACEBOOK

Just as a reminder, our website is getting better every day! Make sure you check in and see what's new! Also, join us on Facebook! Keep in touch with members of the Woolworks family, and see what Jen has to say! She's been known to ambush us with a surprise sale, so definitely keep your eyes open!

FIRST NIGHT OF SPINNING FUN AND SUCCESSFUL!

Last but not least, our first official Spinning Group met on Sunday, and it was awesome! Thank you so much to Liz Conway from Fibers 4 Ewe! Because of her we have a lovely space to play. As expected, we had a small group, but we are certain that we will increase in size as time goes on. It was just so nice to spend a few hours talking and spinning scrumptious fiber into beautiful yarn! Our next meeting is on Sunday, October 23rd. Join us!

Happy Knitting and Crocheting, my friends!