I hope you're enjoying the spring showers and sun and finding time to knit and crochet. This love note highlights what's new (and how you can easily be kept in-the-loop of new arrivals), first Fridays, classes at yarn-love, and a from friends of yarn-love heart-warming story that shows how connected we all are. Plus, I tossed in a couple of new project photos at the end since my nieces were such fun models.
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Hope to see you soon! yarn-love is open each Wednesday night until 8 pm. Drop in and join us for at this weekly knit and crochet night!
~ pam
yarn-love has unpacked many boxes of cool stuff since last month's newsletter. We usually share what's new in our monthly newsletters, but we also want to make it simple for you to learn about new arrivals as soon as they have arrived. So, how can you find out new arrivals, designs, classes, and projects? First, check out the yarn-love website. We've added a what's new corner on the home page for highlights, and details can be found on the what's new page (formerly titled yarn-love blog). You can even post comments! Second, drop into our Ravelry yarn-love group and look for the 'what's new at yarn-love' topic. We will post a link here to our website each time we have a 'what's new' update.
But, you ask: What's new now? First, yarn. We received a new colors of Sheep Shop Two (chunky variegated wool) and Sheep Shop Three (DK weight silk-wool blend). Pam just knit up Motley Mitts last weekend using one skein of Spring. They are knit flat using short-row shaping and are seamed up the inside of the wrist, allowing for a thumb to poke through. These mitts are great to wear on cool spring mornings and nights while walking the dog.
Crystal Palace Cotton Chenille has arrived and is perfect for one-skein facecloths as well as baby projects. Who wouldn't love to receive the Petal Face Cloth and a special bar of soap? Ritratto is a sparkly, shiny mohair-rayon blend that will create fabulous garments and can be added as a special trim or accent. Pick three skeins and get clicking on a gorgeous Feather and Fan Lace Wrap that we're able to offer as a free pattern with yarn purchase. We've also unpacked boxes of Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Worsted and Bulky and Sirdar Crofter DK – read more about these in what's new.
Now, accessories and notions. A new supply of Namaste bags and matching Buddy Cases arrived including the just released Eggplant color. Hurry! Many of these bags are already being reserved for knitters who want a fashionable and functional bag. In addition, we have spring Della Q bags. The Knit Kit is the perfect all-in-one utility tool that includes all the essentials: a tape measure, stitch counter, thread cutter, scissors, crochet hook, stitch holders and tip protectors.
first fridays
Mark your calendars now for First Fridays on May 1 and June 5 – we are open until 9 pm. First Fridays are always a great time to drop in with a project and connect with others. And, just to make it even more fun, we are lining up a few things extra things for you. Here's what's planned so far for May. (More details coming soon for June, and we will pause in July to celebrate the July 4th weekend.)
May First Friday
Baubles For You – Meet local artist and fellow knitter Ronnie Janklow Arata, 6-8 pm, and see her handcrafted necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and stitch markers – which make perfect Mother's Day gifts. Ronnie will offer a show special on Friday night (buy one piece of jewelry and get half off a pair of earrings) and will be on hand to answer your questions. Plus, there will be a prize drawing! Can't make it Friday? Ronnie's collection will stay on at yarn-love. Visit Baubles For You for a sneak peek.
Show and share – Bring your favorite projects with you! This is a great way to learn and be inspired from each other. And, start planning your outfits now since there will be a prize awarded to the person who wears the MOST handmade items! Oh, and don't worry – We will relax all fashion and matching rules.
yarn-love crush -- Find out who we have a crush on! And, since we like to share, we'll offer you a sweet deal on our current fave.
classes at yarn-love
Have you checked out our class schedule lately? Seats remain in several upcoming classes including:
- The world-famous Clapotis scarf – April 23, 6-8 pm
- Magic Loop Socks – begins May 7, 6-7:30 pm
- Maya Chevron Wrap – May 7, 6-8 pm
from friends of yarn-love
We hope you enjoy this personal story from Niki Gliptis.
Mother's Shawl: It's a Small World
When my family and I moved to Pennsylvania in 1970, we had a neighbor who opened the yarn shop on Chocolate Avenue some of us might remember. She taught me how to knit. In 1971, when I was still at home with our children, Evan and Cathy, I knit quite a bit. That year I knitted a shawl and gave it to my mother for Christmas. It was one of my very first “big” projects in knitting. I remember my mother using the shawl when she would sit on the front porch on cool afternoons. Read more...
 Abby loves the Two Hour Handbag knit in Brown Sheep Lambs Pride Worsted (knit by Lois Shopgirl) |
 Sassy Tessa models Tiny Cardigan in Katia Samba (knit by Elaine Salvino) |
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