Knit, Swirl Trunk Show
We’ve long admired Sandra McIver’s amazing book “Knit, Swirl” on the shelves. Now we’re thrilled to announce that a selection of her wonderful one-piece sweaters will be on view at the store from August 16 to September 1. Come get inspired by her dramatic and flattering designs. Then sign up to make one of your own! We’ll be offering a Knit, Swirl class in the fall, showing you how to re-create McIver’s innovative style. Class participants will be able to buy “Knit, Swirl” at a 15 percent...
Read MoreSale of the Week
We’re bringing back the sale of the week!This week we’re featuring Baby Bamboo by Sirdar. Don’t let the name fool you, Baby Bamboo isn’t just for babies. A blend of bamboo and wool, Baby Bamboo has great shine and drape plus washability. It works up beautifully in both knit and crochet. Sirdar offers an extensive collection of pattern books created for the yarn range in sizes from newborn to 7 years old. And it’s great for adults too with a huge array of colors.Baby Bamboo is 15% off through August...
Read MoreComing Up August 5-11
Tuesday: Evening sit and knit group, 6 to 9 p.m. All knitters, crocheters and stitchers welcome! Free.Wednesday: Midday sit and knit group, noon to 2 p.m. All knitters, crocheters and stitchers welcome! Free.Continuing Knitting class, 6 to 8 p.m. Contact the store for registration information.Thursday: Charity knitting group, noon to 2 p.m. We have suggestions for charities and patterns. Come join us!Learn to Knit or Learn to Crochet, 6 to 8 p.m. $20 plus supplies. No registration required.Project Help, 6 to 8 p.m. Stuck on a project? Need to learn a new technique? Drop in for help. Only $5. Friday: Summer Streets in Greenwood. Greenwood Avenue shuts down for a massive party from 6 to 9 p.m. Join us for an in-the-street knit/crochet/spin-in. Sunday: Mystery Shawl help session, 3 to 5. A chance for those participating in our summer knitalong to socialize and get help. Free.Sneak Preview: Two one-hour mini-classes coming up next weekend. August 17 1-2 p.m., Zoom Loom demo. August 18, 12:30-1:30, how to block a...
Read MoreComing Up July 22-28
Tuesday: Evening sit and knit group, 6 to 9 p.m. All knitters, crocheters and stitchers welcome! Free.Wednesday: Midday sit and knit group, noon to 2 p.m. All knitters, crocheters and stitchers welcome! Free.Continuing Knitting class, 6 to 8 p.m. Contact the store for registration information.Thursday: Charity knitting group, noon to 2 p.m. We have suggestions for charities and patterns. Come join us!Learn to Knit or Learn to Crochet, 6 to 8 p.m. $20 plus supplies. No registration required.Project Help, 6 to 8 p.m. Stuck on a project? Need to learn a new technique? Drop in for help. Only $5.Saturday: Mystery Shawl help session, 3:30 to 5:30. A chance for those participating in our summer knitalong to socialize and get help. Free. Sunday: Learn to Knit, 12:30 to 2:30, $20 plus supplies. Learn to cast on stitches and work with the basic knit stitch as you get started on an easy scarf. Contact the store for registration information. Learn to Crochet for Kids (and Parents, Too), 3 to 5 p.m. $20 plus supplies. Together we’ll learn the basic crochet stitch and get started on an easy project. Contact the store for registration...
Read MoreNew In The Store
Even though it’s hot and sunny out there, our fall inventory is starting to roll into the store. Here’s what has arrived so far: Abode, a worsted-weight wool from Berroco. The super-soft, single-ply yarn undergoes an unusual dye process that sprays color unevenly onto natural-colored wool, producing a tweedy effect when knit up. Kenzie, a terrific all-around yarn that combines New Zealand Merino wool, angora, nylon, alpaca and silk. The colors are softly heathered and it knits up at 5 stitches an inch. Luxair Print. The lovely Luxair combo of alpaca and metallic glints now comes in colors as well as natural shades. Double-wides, new supersized needle cases from Namaste. They come in bright shades of red, orange, lime and turquoise and have room for all your circulars and...
Read MoreComing Up July 15-21
Tuesday: Evening sit and knit group, 6 to 9 p.m. All knitters, crocheters and stitchers welcome! Free.Wednesday: Midday sit and knit group, noon to 2 p.m. All knitters, crocheters and stitchers welcome! Free.Continuing Knitting class, 6 to 8 p.m. Contact the store for registration information.Thursday: Charity knitting group, noon to 2 p.m. We have suggestions for charities and patterns. Come join us!Learn to Knit or Learn to Crochet, 6 to 8 p.m. $20 plus supplies. No registration required.Project Help, 6 to 8 p.m. Stuck on a project? Need to learn a new technique? Drop in for help. Only $5.Saturday: Create Your Own Colorwork Hat, 10:30 to 12:30. First of two sessions. $40 plus supplies. Learn the basics of two-color knitting while creating your own charted hat pattern. Contact the store for registration information.Bias Lace Scarf, 1 to 3. First of two sessions. $40 plus supplies. This is a great introduction to simple lace knitting. The scarf creates diagonal stripes using self-striping yarn and knitting on the bias. Prerequisites: Must be able to knit and purl. Contact the store for registration information.Sculpting with felting needles, 3:30 to 5:30. $35 includes a felting kit to take home. This easy and fun technique requires no experience. Make your own animal figurine as you learn how to turn fleece into solid shapes. Contact the store for registration information.Sunday: Learn to Knit for Kids (and Parents, Too), 3 to 5 p.m. $20 plus supplies. Together we’ll learn the basic knit stitch and get started on an easy project. Contact the store for registration...
Read MoreComing Up July 8-14
Tuesday: Evening sit and knit group, 6 to 9 p.m. All knitters, crocheters and stitchers welcome! Free.Wednesday: Midday sit and knit group, noon to 2 p.m. All knitters, crocheters and stitchers welcome! Free.Continuing Knitting class, 6 to 8 p.m. Contact the store for registration information.Thursday: Charity knitting group, noon to 2 p.m. We have suggestions for charities and patterns. Come join us!Learn to Knit or Learn to Crochet, 6 to 8 p.m. $20 plus supplies. No registration required.Project Help, 6 to 8 p.m. Stuck on a project? Need to learn a new technique? Drop in for help. Only $5.Saturday: Learn to Knit, 10:30 to 12:30. $20 plus supplies. Learn the basic knit stitch and get started on an easy project. Contact the store for registration information.Mystery Knitalong get-together and help session, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.Sunday: Continuing Knitting class, 10 a.m. to noon. Contact the store for registration information.Easy Basic Hat, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. First of two sessions. $40 plus supplies. If all you know is how to knit, this is a great class to expand your skills. Learn to knit in the round and decrease as you make a simple hat. Contact the store for registration information.Learn to Knit, 3 to 5 p.m. $20 plus supplies. Learn the basic knit stitch and get started on an easy project. Contact the store for registration...
Read MoreSample Sale
Tomorrow (Saturday) is our annual sample sale. Discontinued garments that we’ve knitted for the store will be on sale at low, low prices. Come browse children’s and small adult clothes plus lots of scarves and hats. To avoid the Greenwood Car Show, make your way on side streets to 83rd and park behind the store.
Read MoreComing Up June 24-30
Tuesday: Evening sit and knit group, 6 to 9 p.m. All knitters, crocheters and stitchers welcome! Free.Wednesday: Midday sit and knit group, noon to 2 p.m. All knitters, crocheters and stitchers welcome! Free.Continuing Knitting class, 6 to 8 p.m. Contact the store for registration information.Thursday: Charity knitting group, noon to 2 p.m. We have suggestions for charities and patterns. Come join us!Learn to Knit or Learn to Crochet, 6 to 8 p.m. $20 plus supplies. No registration required.Project Help, 6 to 8 p.m. Stuck on a project? Need to learn a new technique? Drop in for help. Only $5.Saturday: Annual sample sale. In conjunction with the Greenwood Car Show, we’ll be offering for sale store samples that have been discontinued. Most are sized for children or small adults. Our rear parking lot will be open for customers: Follow side streets and enter off of 83rd Street. Sunday: Continuing Knitting class, 10 a.m. to noon. Contact the store for registration information.Learn to Knit for Kids (and parents, too), 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. $20 per person plus supplies. Get started knitting on your first, easy project. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Contact the store for registration information.Knitalong Sit and Knit, 3 to 5. It’s not too late to join our Mystery Shawl knitalong! Get the first two pattern segments and join us for socialization and help. There will be three more segments, and the knitalong concludes in August. $7 to join the...
Read MoreComing Up June 17-23
Tuesday: Evening sit and knit group, 6 to 9 p.m. All knitters, crocheters and stitchers welcome! Free.Wednesday: Midday sit and knit group, noon to 2 p.m. All knitters, crocheters and stitchers welcome! Free.Continuing Knitting class, 6 to 8 p.m. Contact the store for registration information.Thursday: Charity knitting group, noon to 2 p.m. We have suggestions for charities and patterns. Come join us!Learn to Knit or Learn to Crochet, 6 to 8 p.m. $20 plus supplies. No registration required.Project Help, 6 to 8 p.m. Stuck on a project? Need to learn a new technique? Drop in for help. Only $5.Sunday: Continuing Knitting class, 10 a.m. to noon. Contact the store for registration information.Learn to Knit, 3 to 5 p.m. $20 plus supplies. Learn the basic knit stitch and get started on an easy project. Contact the store for registration...
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