Happy Valentine's Day

We have yet again rearranged More new things in for your yarn addiction have arrived and have made it out of the back room. Lots of glorious colors and textures to touch. Queensland makes a lovely yarn from Sugar cane called Sugarush a Drapey, soft, fingering weight will make something sumptuous for spring. Also from Queensland is a fabulous cotton soy blend called Cotsoy that has the hand of a luxury yarn. Absolutely loved working with it. Great color pallet as well. Debbie Bliss Prima, merino and bamboo is very nice too and the pattern support in the new Debbie Bliss magazine for this yarn is good.
Another new yarn for us is from Debbie Bliss called Rialto dk, it's a super wash extra fine merino and there is a great book of patterns available to go with it. New Cashmerino Baby colors are in as well. Finally a red. We have stocked up on NORO too and have more colors to choose from in the Kockoran and Kureyon, silk garden and silk garden dk. There is a new yarn called Taiyo in fabulous bright kid colors. It's a wool, cotton, silk and nylon blend, chunky weight, really fun. We have also let the Mission Falls 1824 cotton out of the back room for the spring and summer. All the patterns for the wool are interchangeable in the cotton.

Dont Forget the Super Bowl Sale!

It's that time of year again! All you football widows out there want a project to do while the boys are watching the game? Now is the time to find one. We will be open 10-6 on Super Bowl Sunday and the discounts could be up to 50%! There will be a 'souper' bowl with tickets that you choose at checkout, the amounts range from 20-50% off yarn and 10-15% off books and notions. Last year we had a blast and everyone left with a bargain. Come in and join us the coffee will be on and unfortunately due to the volume we may not be able to skein your yarn or assist with pattern/knitting difficulties. We will however assist during regular business hours during the week.

End of the year Sale!

I know, I know it's not Super Bowl yet! Well I had an idea that if I had a sale now I wouldn't have to count the yarn. Inventory is a bear and I don't relish doing it, even with help. So why not come in this week between Christmas and Jan 3rd and get additional discounts? I promise it will be worth the trip. Of course the earlier in the week you shop the better the selection. Sale prices will be on present stock only no special orders please, I'm cleaning! This weekend was busy and lots went out already so if you are so inclined and need a new project now that the holiday stress knitting is over, come on in and visit for a while and maybe just maybe you'll see something you can't live without. Don't forget the samples are for sale too!
It's a great time to try socks, they are great small projects to bring to your kid's sports events or while waiting in the Dr.'s office, or just cozy in your chair at home. Start now for next year and you'll have a less stressful holiday season.

Afghans are also popular after holiday projects. They keep you warm while you knit or crochet .
How about that sweater you always wanted to make for yourself? Now's the time. With all you do you everyone else, it's time to think about you. There are so many patterns to choose from and lovely yarns to delight your senses. Happy Knitting and see you all soon.

Sample Sale!

We have finally decided to sell some of our samples! I know there are a few of you out there that had your eye on something, now's the time. We will sell the hats in the window if they are ours. There are a few that were gracously lent to us to fill the window. We have baby sweaters, womens sweaters, kids sweaters, mittens and hats. If we made the item we can sell it, with this in mind, we are unable to sell items on loan from yarn companies. Come on in and see what's available. You could make it yourself, but why?

Happy Thanksgiving

Hope everyone had a very nice Thanksgiving and had time to spend with those most precious to you. Now I'm sure everyone turns to the hustle and bustle of the next holiday. Let's not get ourselves too stressed. As hard as it sounds, it's actually quite possible. Planning ahead, like NOW, is very helpful. If you are making things for gifts now is the time to get going. Choose something that suits the person but isn't going to stress you out and cause you to have a couple all nighters to finish. There are many small projects that can make even the fussiest recipient happy. How about some cashmere or alpaca mittens or socks, or scarf out of llama and silk,
a lovely small purse from ribbon,are some that come to mind at the moment. I' m sure we could find something for everyone.
We have been very busy in the shop getting stock out for the busy season and still have some time to knit ourselves. This week the biggest seller was the Baby Grande Alpaca from Plymouth. This is due to the lovely mittens it makes and the bolero vest that everyone has to try on when they come into the shop. I can't keep the stuff stocked. A tip for super soft mittens....I made some out of the alpaca, washed them in the sink with hot water, ruffed them up a bit and when they are dry, turn them inside out and brush them fuzzy with a hairbrush. Super warm and cozy! The fuzz on the inside adds a layer that traps the heat and keeps your hands very comfortable. Try it!,

The ever changing world of Woolworks..

I'm always trying to come up with new things for my customers. Sometimes I'm at a loss and have a hard time being creative. I've come up against that problem this month. The hat window is cool and a work in progress. We have rearranged again...the Debbie Bliss and the Mission Falls finally have a home of their own. I bought 2 more Ikea cases to get rid of the brown odd bookcases and can't wait to get them filled. I've ordered some very nice winter yarns and patterns to go with them that I hope will inspire everyone to knit for the holidays or just for themselves. I am concerned as ever about the Big Box store that opened down the road and are confident that my loyal customers are just that. I appreciate all your support and input and if there is any product you wish to see in the shop, Please let me know. I'm here for you and wish to support you in your projects as best I can. I have to say however, with the ever changing economy , if you come in to the shop with a project made with 'someone elses' yarn purchased 'somewhere else' I will be glad to assist you but there will be a charge. I know you all understand. I have been very reasonable as far as this goes for a long time and have not charged or even mentioned a fee, this is relatively unheard of in the yarn shop world. Most shops charge for assistance and classes. We have tried to accomodate and assist anyone who has needed it and will continue to keep customer service at the forefront. I feel the time and experitse of the women working in the shop has value, we need to treat it as such. You wouldn't by beef at the grocery store and bring it to a restuarant and ask them to prepare it for you, would you? or would you go into Williams and Sonoma and pick out a recipe in a book and say, I don't want the whole book just the recipe? What do you think the response would be?

Happy Fall....it's knitting time, well, it's always knitting time.

News on the Woolworks front...New stuff..What's new? There's always new stuff to stimulate the senses. This week, oh my, we have sock yarn from Pagewood Farm. Just lovely and going out of the shop like crazy. I'd tell you about the 500yd hanks of Adirondack fingering weight in gorgeous colors but THEY ARE GONE already. I have to order more. I'd show you the lovely colors of Mission Falls 1824 Wool and 1824 Cotton but they are in the back room in the packages because there is NO ROOM to put it out... did I mention I have an addiction? There are some really cute kid patterns and interesting adult patterns to go with this yarn and both the cotton and the wool can be used interchangeably in the pattens. Really nice for those that can't use wool to have that option. New to us also is the Ella Rae Classic wool, worsted weight with really super nice pattern books, not too expensive either. Ellyn Cooper Yarn Sonnets in the superwash handdyed are also in, lovely.
New to the sock world is Happy Feet in a dk weight for all you chickens that are afraid of fingering weight and size one needles. This is very pretty stuff. Plymouth also introduced recently Happy Choices, a dyed scarf that you Un-knit into a sock or hat or whatever you choose. Much like the Conjoined Creations and around the same price. You can buy 2 and have a matching scarf and make something to go with it with the 2nd.
Harry Potter sock yarn is finally here, (Not like the movie is yet but oh well) Fun stuff. You can have your socks made and ready to where to the movie whenever they actually decide to release it. We ordered this stuff from Opal about 6 months ago in anticipation, they recinded the movie release but we didn't have a choice for the yarn. It was coming no matter what. So...here we go, lets knit some socks people! KNIT ON!