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June 30,
2007
Fiddlehead
Yarns is taking a bus to the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool
Festival on September 8th! Check out "Special Events" at the
left to learn more!
It's
here....The FELT
special issue from Interweave Knits! Many fun things!
June 26,
2007
DITCH N' STITCH
is this Thursday! Join us for a fun evening of knitting at 6
pm.
New colors
of Tofutsies
have arrived along with new patterns from
Mac & Me!
June 6,
2007
We had a
fantastic time in Columbus and found many new things to
bring into the shop. New patterns, yarns and even some fun
accessories will be slowly making their way into the shop.
We will announce the arrivals here on the blog so stayed
tuned!
Due to the
fun of summer, we are taking a break from the shop KAL and
are going to enjoy the 4th Thursday of the month as
an
additional OPEN KNIT NIGHT!!
Sound like
fun? Bring something fun to sip and throw your lawn chair in
the trunk. If it's nice, we might be able to enjoy the
evening outside!
May 31,
2007
A new
shipment of Lorna's Laces arrived! New colors of sock weight
along with a new addition of the sport weight! Plenty of
gorgeous colors and in a weight great for fast socks, baby
things or even an adult sweater!
A few
spots are open in the summer sock class this Saturday. Call
the shop if you are interested.
Nan and
Ellyn are in charge this Saturday and Mindy will be in Ohio
for the TNNA Convention! We hope to fill the store with some
exciting finds!
May 21,
2007
The new
classes are posted! Click over and check them out! Some of
them are starting soon so waste no time!
The new
Zhivago bags from Offhand Designs have made it into the
shop. They are fun!! Friday found Ellyn and I trying to see
how much yarn we could fit into one. Let's just say we fit
everything to complete a sweater for Jack in there...along
with Jack!
This
Thursday is the shop KAL. We are beginning a new project.
Have an idea? Bring it along!
May 8,
2007
Ditch N' Stitch
this Thursday! Bring a project and join us for a night of
knitting!
May 3,
2007
Fiddlehead Yarns
continues to grow!
We are excited to
welcome a new yarn company to the shop! LOUET!!
www.louet.com
Hold onto your
knitting needles...a
washable and
dryable wool
from Canada! Beautiful colors and amazingly soft. In
fingering, sport and worsted weights, it's possible to knit
something for that new baby in a soft wool without fear of
how it will be taken care of! Patterns for these yarns are
in the shop too (many of them are in the round!) and the
fingering weight is perfect for SOCKS!!
We also have a
small amount of Linen, great for light summer tops and
totes. More is on the way!
We just received
the latest patterns from
http://www.zephyrstyle.com/home.html I finished
the"Rusted Root" and it is adorable. Knit in Brown
Sheep Cotton Fleece, it will be perfect for the summer.
Frog Tree Alpaca in
a worsted weight is here! Same great stuff in amazing
colors!
Enjoy the warm
weather and don't forget your knitting bag!
April 25,
2007
Tomorrow, Thursday
the 26th, is the shop Knit-Along. It's a great time to join
us. We will be taking a look at everyone's finished project
along with choosing a new project. If you are planning to
come, please bring along a few patterns that you would like
to share with the group as a possible KAL project. All skill
levels are welcome!
The Intro to
Crochet class has been cancelled this month but will be
rescheduled for next month.
April 19,
2007
The Children's
Dyeing and Weaving class date has been changed to MAY 5th
and MAY 19th from 10am - noon. There are still room in the
class! Call the shop to sign up.
There is also space
in the 2 color knitting class. This class will be held on
MAY 5th from 1-3pm. Students will be knitting a hat, while
working with 2 colors in one row. This is a wonderful
technique to learn and a great way to add some fun to your
knitting!
April 18,
2007
The new
class list is up. I hope you find something you like!
We also
have the new Addi Turbo Lace needles. They are great AND
beautiful! The same quality that you are know but with SHARP
coated brass tips. They will be great for lace and sock
knitting!
Also, if
you are in need of some crochet help, Heide will be in the
shop from 4-6 pm THIS Friday to assist!
If you are
in need of a private lesson for yourself or a small group,
please call the shop to schedule. The fee is now $10 per
hour.
March 26,
2007
Where do I begin??
1...A NEW CLASS added to the list
for April. It's a crocheted vest! It's fun, fast and exactly
what you need for your warm weather wardrobe!
2...Speaking of crochet...Heide
will be in the shop on Friday, April 20th from 4-6 pm for
CROCHET HELP! Do you have something sitting in your basket
that you have been unable to work on it because you're lost?
Stop in. She can take a look and help you through it. This
is a FREE service so please limit your questions to 10
minutes. Thanks!
3...I was in Madison this weekend
at the Madison Knitter's Guild Knit-In. I dragged my parents
up there, leaving town at 4:30am. We had a great day! I left
the shop in the good hands of my sister, Lindsey, and Nan
Bloch. It sounds like they had a fun day. I should leave
more often!
I did leave the shop a little thin
in a few areas. The upside is that I am filling those spaces
with NEW things!!
New to the shop...
Interlacements' Tiny Toes and
Beaded Scarf Kits
https://interlacementsyarns.com/index.asp
Artyarns' Beaded Silk, Regal Silk,
Handpaint Stripes
http://www.artyarns.com/
Karabella Lace Merino
http://www.karabellayarns.com/default.aspx
And we have BUTTONS! We have about
a dozen to choose from and we will be ordering more soon!
4...And because there is an extra
Thursday this month...COME JOIN US FOR AN EXTRA KNIT NIGHT
this thursday at 6 pm!!
March 19,
2007
This Thursday is
the Fiddlehead Yarns KAL! We are starting a new project this
month and I think it will prove to be fun for everyone.
There are two options this time around: the Scrawl and the
felted tote bag from Holiday Knits. This bag has suede
handles and a bottom. I have found the source for these and
they come in different colors!! Those knitting it will have
a decision to make! Also, we have been hard pressed to get
our hands on some copies of Holiday Knits. Check the
libraries and keep your fingers crossed that Kurt, the UPS
man, drops the box off before Thursday! The pictures of both
can be found on the websites listed below. Come join in the
fun!
**The toe up
sock class for the month of April is on Tuesday evenings.
The dates were correct but the day was not!
*Please
note* The
shop will be closing Friday, April 6th and will reopen
Thursday, April 12th. The guys up front can help with some
emergency sales but there will be no one there to help with
knitting questions. Open knitting will still be on for that
Thursday, so see you then!
March 13,
2007
How about a little
charity? I was recently contacted by Renee Youngberg who is
the National Coordinator for Sheila's Shawls and Paul's
Scarves. A program that donates hand knit scarves and shawls
to victims who have lost loved ones due to domestic abuse.
http://www.silentwitness.net
Renee's daughter is a student at Carthage and the
Coordinator for the state.
She asked if the
shop would be interested in being a drop off site for these
wonderful things. I let her know what a terrific community
of knitters we have and that many of you might be interested
in knitting for the cause too!
I know there are
many things, people and causes to knit for but how about
making this one of them? If you have a second, please
consider knitting for this. Stop at our charity knitting
night. Enjoy the conversation and knit something to warm
someone's spirits. If you can't make the 1st Thursday of the
month, drop the garment off. The shop still has donated yarn
if you would like to use some of it for this purpose.
The website above
does contain some patterns if you would like to check there.
Knit one scarf and you have helped! Call the shop if you
have questions and Thanks!
March 5,
2007
Yesterday's Kenosha
News featured an article on the shop! Check it out here if
you missed it:
http://www.kenoshanews.com/articles/index.php?articleNum=756324
Thanks to all the
ladies who braved the barrage of flashbulbs and questions!
February
28, 2007
I am excited to announce the newest
KAL to start Thursday, March 22nd! We have 2 projects to
choose from this month! The KAL will be knitting the SCRAWL
and the "Holiday Knits" FELTED SUEDE BOTTOM BAG.
Take a peak at each of them here:
http://www.funknits.com/scrawl%20pattern.htm
http://www.unicornbooks.com/searchresults.asp?pSearchString=winter%20knits&pSearchFields=Title%3AISBNNumber%3A
If you didn't join us, watch for
pictures of the Clapotis. It was a blast and each of them
were gorgeous! Nice job ladies!
Tomorrow night is Charity Knitting!
Consider stopping in and knitting for a good cause!
February
21, 2007
Tomorrow night is
KAL night! Are you coming? If you are done, great! If not,
still come! Let's show our progress!
NEW YARNS!!
We have Claudia's
Handpainted! Check them out here
http://www.claudiaco.com/
Of course there is
sock yarn but there is also a silk and wool lace weight.
Bright colors...maybe perfect for that summer shawl or lacy
scarf!
We also have put
some gorgeous recycled silk and banana silk from Frabjous
Fibers on the shelves!
http://www.recycledsilk.com/frabjous/ They are just
perfect for a fun bag, gorgeous shawl, scarf or summer top!
Patterns for the silk are in the shop too!
Feel like felting?
New patterns from Pick Up Sticks
http://www.pickupsticksonline.com/
Cute hats, slippers
and bags! Stop in to try a new pattern!
February
19, 2007
This is still room
in the shawl class this Saturday (24th). Call or email the
shop to sign up. Bring a pattern you would like to work on
or try your hand at the one provided in the class. You will
learn how to read charts, identify different types of shawls
and understand how types of yarns can change a simple
pattern.
This Thursday is
also the KAL. We have been working on the Clapotis this
month. Finished or not, come to the shop and let's share
what we have. I can't wait to see everyone's progress! Let's
decide on the next project and a timetable that works for
everyone! If you didn't join us the 1st month, come and see
what they buzz is about this month! We would love to see
you!
New cottons are slowly finding
their way to the shop. With the snow melting today, it's
time to start looking for warmer weather knits! Come in and
see what's new for spring!
February
13, 2007
New classes are up!
Find something and sign up! You need a break!
Additional KAL ideas... Lace scarf,
the Annie Modesitt's Corset Tank Top (check this one out at
www.anniemodesitt.com/patterns/) (Before you say "No
Way, Not this Body", check out the sizes and remember that
Annie Modesitt designed this and she too is real world
size!)
NEW YARNS!! Come in and check them
out!!
Skacel Urban Silk - you have to
come and feel this to believe it!
Skacel Popcorn - a fun cotton yarn
that is just waiting to be knit up as a great summer tank.
Skacel Namaste - if you haven't
seen it advertised...it has a scent!! Yes, it smells like
sandalwood. Come by and get a whiff!
February 11, 2007
Ideas for the new KAL
project....Jaywalk Socks, Crusoe, top-down sweater,
multi-directional scarf, fingerless gloves... Anybody
else??? Send the shop an email. Check "Special Events" to
find out about the Fiddlehead Yarns Knit-Along!
February 8, 2007
Tonight is Ditch N' Stitch!
Hope to see you tonight!
January 31, 2007
Sock lovers...again.... New
Lorna's Laces colors, New Trekking, New Austermann Step
(better known as the aloe vera yarn).
Rowan 41 is here!!
Many beautiful knit AND crochet patterns.
New to the shop...Lorna's Laces
worsted weight superwash wool and Helen's Lace, a silk-wool
blend in a lace weight that is screaming to be a beautiful
shawl!
Tomorrow night is Charity Knit
Night. Bring your needles and come knit for a good cause. We
will be there from 6 - 8 pm.
January 29, 2007
We have TWO openings for the stuffed mitten
class THIS Saturday from 10 am to noon!
Interested? Give the shop a call today!
It's Filled!!
What's New??
Sock lovers...A new yarn to the shop called
Tofutsies. Made from wool, cotton, soysilk and chitin.
Chitin?? A fiber made from shrimp and crab shells that is
extremely soft and naturally antibacterial. The colors are
beautfiul.
There are new colors in the South West Trading Company
Bamboo and Phoenix yarns. Great shades to get started on
that warm weather sweater.
Classes
There are still spaces available in many of the February
classes. Check out the list and call the shop today!
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