March 2013 Update

I have to tell you as a yarn shop owner there is nothing more joyous than to see knitters improving their skills.  The joy they get out of learning a new skill, finishing a first project, making the journey with them thru their first sweaters or socks or lace knitting is infectious.  I know the satisfaction I get when I figure out a complicated pattern (Lace skirt!) and the project actually turns out and looks great.  Through the years I have watched new knitters take to knitting like a duck out of water, continuing to challenge themselves and inspire others.  That is the joy I get from my shop.  

In the Henley Tshirt Class, I watched two knitters complete their very first tops.  One was a long sleeve sweater and one was a t shirt.  The one thing I wish I could change the most is their
self confidence.  I wish we could just infuse it into them because most of the time that is the only skill they really lack is self confidence.  The best way to build that is to complete your project and know that your fingers made it!  We are going thru the Sock Class now and it is so funny how the first hour, the only comments I hear is "I can't do this, it is so confusing, etc", and low and behold by the end of the first class they are loving it.  Susan loves it so much she has already stocked up on some great sock yarn (lots on sale right now!) and will be wearing her first pair of hand knit socks sometime next week!  If you are stuck on the heels, call me and you can join Saturdays class, we are turning the heels and doing the gussets.  We also have five new entrelac knitters and I have to say this was the easiest entrelac class we have ever had.  I wrote my own entrelac pattern and simplified it, it took alot of the confusion away and I have to admit, Becca's, Barbara's, Cathy's and Marie's new skills are keeping them busy knitting Entrelac scarfs, jackets and hats!  Personally, I love Entrelac and am looking for more fun Entrelac patterns.  So, to sum the last two paragraphs up, congratulations to all crocheters and knitters that choose to continously upgrade and perfect the your skills! 



Barbara's 1st finished sweater!

Marie's Finished Scarf!

NEW
Every now and then something new comes along in our industry that just makes you scream with joy!  Yesterday was one of those days for me!  Skacel, maker of the Addi Turbo needles,  has come out with the most phenominal tool that I used once and will never go without....It is called the SOS


sos cord

Heart Cord Protector

cord!  This is a cord that goes on our interchangeable Addi needle sets, at the beginning of the cord there is a little slit in the cord its self, you thread a thin yarn thru the hole and knit your stitches as usual, but at the same time you are putting in a safety line!!  Wonderful for lace knitting and arrived just in time for it to be used on my lace skirt!!  Love, love, love it!  The latest Addi Interchangeble kits already have these cords but for those of us who already bought our kits, we can buy these special cords separately, we have one package of 40" cords left and have two more shipments coming in for them, arriving any day!  We have extra tips in the Lace sets and Addi Turbo Basic Tips  from US 4-7 in stock as well as; extra cords.  If you haven't seen the Heart cord protectors,  they are also fabulous.  Need the needle tips that are being used, take them off, put your heart stoppers on and continue.  Addi has been the leader in the industry for all needles, but nothing beats their interchangebles sets!



Addi Interchangeable crochet hooks, does not come with cords

Another new Addi Click set is the interchangeable Tunisian Crochet Hook Set!!  Sizes 3.5mm to 9mm, makes it easy for Tunisian Crochet.

Dreamz has also come out with interchangeable Tunisian Crochet Hook Sets and yes we have them in the store, now!  We have stocked up on  Complete sets of Crochet Hooks just in time for Easter Gifts!




Dreamz Interchangeable Crochet Hook Set


We love our crocheters as much as our knitters!  So lots of new Crochet Hook Sets have come in and here are pictures of just a few.  I have to admit, my favorite ok, two favorite are pictured here.  The Symphonie Rose Set is absolutely gorgeous, rosewood crochet hooks with  the added beauty of a crystal in the handle!

And the Clover Amour Crochet Hook Set is just plain fun to look at and to crochet with.  Easy colorful grip, comes in sizes B-J
 



Clover Amour Crochet Hook Set

Symphony Rose Rosewood Crochet Hooks





And we have back in stock our Crafters Thumb Glove in Small/Medium, that afghan will be driving me to wear one before long, or it could be the lace skirt!

 

The new class list is being worked on and should be posted by Friday.  Also want to remind everyone that we will be having our 2nd annual Therapy Thursday Adults Only Easter Egg Hunt!  Such a great time was had by all last year we just had to repeat it!  Will your egg hold the grand prize? 

 

One last note; for several months now we have been collecting and distributing food to some of the elderly in our community.  I thank everyone from the bottom of my heart.  It has truly been a group effort.  But, sadly we need more, much more.  We would love to be able to provide a ham for all of the families for Easter.  Sadly we have $40.00 in cash to buy bread, milk, and meat for four families, please, please search your hearts and pocketbooks, we need food and we need store cards or cash donations.  These families really, really need our help, so please help.  We desperately need, canned or fresh fruit, potatoes, eggs, vegatables, little sweets, and meats of any and all kinds.  I will be delivering this coming Saturday so now is the time to drop off your donations!  Thank you so very much!

 

We have been getting lots of phone calls about Therapy Thursdays, yes everyone is welcome, no we do not encourage you to bring your small children, the conversation gets rather adult at times, no you do not have to knit or crochet, you can color or needle point, cross stitch.  We have ALL age groups, yes, sometimes males do attend, and yes, we have a GREAT time, come check it out and p.s....food goes along way with this crowd!