Season's Greetings!
Is it really December already? I still have to block my mother's shawl, finish my son's other clog, decide how long I want to make my daughter's shawl (Does it really have to cover both shoulders?), but all I really want to knit is the beautiful cabled sweater I have started for myself. Can you relate?
Let's take a break from all the madness and help celebrate the coming holidays! Put down your needles and join us on Saturday, December 13th from 10:00-3:00. We will mingle over hot cider and yummy cookies from Beth Thompson. As our holiday gift to you, ALL regular priced items will be 20% off.
Hope to see you next Saturday!
Hil and Jill
Saturday, December 06, 2008
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Thursday Night Knitting
There will be no Thursday Night Knitting on
November 6th, 13th, and 20th.
We will be holding the Felted Wine Tote class during this time.
Thank you!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Upcoming Events
We hope you have marked your calendars for our Two Year Anniversary Party on October 25th from 10:00AM -3:00PM. There will be freebies, sales, and lots of sweets! Please see attachment for further details.
If you are like us, you are considering the DIY approach for gifts for the holidays this year. You're in luck, all of our classes offer a finished product that would make a great gift for a friend or loved one.
Beginning Knitting: Hat or Scarf
Advanced Beginner: Cabled Hat
Knitting with Beads: Beaded Hat
*Felted Wine Tote: Well you get the idea...
*Wine included with this class
See our class list at: www.yarngardenpa.com
If you are like us, you are considering the DIY approach for gifts for the holidays this year. You're in luck, all of our classes offer a finished product that would make a great gift for a friend or loved one.
Beginning Knitting: Hat or Scarf
Advanced Beginner: Cabled Hat
Knitting with Beads: Beaded Hat
*Felted Wine Tote: Well you get the idea...
*Wine included with this class
See our class list at: www.yarngardenpa.com
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Yarn of the Month
We are pleased to announce that we will now be featuring a Yarn of the Month. Each month, the yarn we select will be marked 10% off.
Our Yarn of the Month for October is
Sublime
Come in and see what Sublime has to offer. You will not only be pleased with the yarn... the pattern support is fantastic!
New Products for Fall
We are so excited to announce some of our new products!
We now have:
Misti Alpaca's Hand Painted Suri & Silk- It is 80% suri alpaca and 20% silk. It feels great and the colors are beautiful! Our mannequin is proudly wearing a clapotis knit in this beautiful yarn.
Miski by Mirisol- This yarn is 100% baby llama making it incredibly soft! A number of customers have tried it and they have already come back for more. The colors are bold and the line offers great pattern support by Jane Ellison. A portion of every purchase is dedicated directly to funding a school in the remote area of Munani in the region of Puno to educate the children of the shepherds (visit http://www.mirasolperu.com/).
Quiviuk- What can we say about a yarn that is softer than cashmere and warmer than wool? This yarn comes from the underbelly of a musk ox found in the Arctic region. We have 100% Quiviuk as well as blends with silk and merino. The colors are gorgeous, you must come check it out!
Calm Wool by Elsebeth Lavold- This yarn is a blend of 40% wool, 30% camel, and 30% alpaca. What a wonderful blend of fibers! Together they create a soft, luxurious yarn at a great price.
Grace Silk & Wool by Louisa Harding- A 50-50 blend of silk and merino wool, it is not only great to work with, but works up beautifuuly. It also comes in hand dyed colors.
We now have:
Misti Alpaca's Hand Painted Suri & Silk- It is 80% suri alpaca and 20% silk. It feels great and the colors are beautiful! Our mannequin is proudly wearing a clapotis knit in this beautiful yarn.
Miski by Mirisol- This yarn is 100% baby llama making it incredibly soft! A number of customers have tried it and they have already come back for more. The colors are bold and the line offers great pattern support by Jane Ellison. A portion of every purchase is dedicated directly to funding a school in the remote area of Munani in the region of Puno to educate the children of the shepherds (visit http://www.mirasolperu.com/).
Quiviuk- What can we say about a yarn that is softer than cashmere and warmer than wool? This yarn comes from the underbelly of a musk ox found in the Arctic region. We have 100% Quiviuk as well as blends with silk and merino. The colors are gorgeous, you must come check it out!
Calm Wool by Elsebeth Lavold- This yarn is a blend of 40% wool, 30% camel, and 30% alpaca. What a wonderful blend of fibers! Together they create a soft, luxurious yarn at a great price.
Grace Silk & Wool by Louisa Harding- A 50-50 blend of silk and merino wool, it is not only great to work with, but works up beautifuuly. It also comes in hand dyed colors.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Labor Day Weekend Hours
We will be closing for Labor Day weekend beginning Thursday, August 28th and reopening on Tuesday, September 2nd. We've received several BIG boxes of yarn in the last few days and we are expecting more in the weeks to come. Over the holiday, we will be reorganizing and reshuffling things around to make room for the wonderful new yarns that we can't wait to show you.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Kid's Camp
Calling all children ages 8 and up. This summer we will be offering our second annual Kid's Camp! It will take place August 4th-8th from 9-12:30. Not only will we learn to knit, but we will explore the world of fiber as we learn how to spin, felt, and dye our own yarn! The cost of the camp is $125 for the week and includes materials and snacks. Numbers are limited, so sign up soon!
100% Discount Winner!
We are so excited to announce our 100% discount winner...
Janice Smyth!
Congratulations Janice for pulling the 100% off ticket!
Thank you again to all of you who donated baby formula during the month of June. Project Share was so appreciative of your support!
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Summer Knitting Olympics
Do you have the motivation and self-discipline of an Olympic athlete? Most of us don't, but a little healthy competition goes a long way. This August, we will be holding the Summer Knitting Olympics here at the shop. The idea was originated by The Yarn Harlot during the 2006 winter Olympics.
Summer Knitting Olympic Rules at the Yarn Garden:
Option 1: If You are Beginning a New Project-
1. The project must be considered a challenge for you to complete in 17 days. You know your level of knitting and you are the only one that can determine what is a challenge for you.
2. No casting on before the flame is lit.
3. Finish before the flame goes out.
4. You may have your swatch before the games begin.
Option 2: If You are Finishing a UFO (Unfinished Object)-
1. You may not start on your designated UFO until the flame is lit.
2. Finish before the flame goes out.
3. You may choose 1 or more UFOs depending on the difficulty level and how much is left to finish.
4. All UFOs must be declared prior to the beginning of the games.
Here is the Schedule of events:
Thursday, August 7th- Declaration of Events
Saturday, August 9th 10:30AM-2:30PM
Tuesday, August 12th 10:30AM-5:30PM
Saturday, August 16th 10:30AM-2:30PM
Tuesday, August 19th 10:30AM-5:30PM
This is not mandatory, but if you need the discipline to finish your project you are invited to any or all of the scheduled times.
Monday, August 25th - 6:00PM Yarn Garden Closing Ceremony Celebration
Bring your project and share your Olympic stories. Medals will be awarded.
Summer Knitting Olympic Rules at the Yarn Garden:
Option 1: If You are Beginning a New Project-
1. The project must be considered a challenge for you to complete in 17 days. You know your level of knitting and you are the only one that can determine what is a challenge for you.
2. No casting on before the flame is lit.
3. Finish before the flame goes out.
4. You may have your swatch before the games begin.
Option 2: If You are Finishing a UFO (Unfinished Object)-
1. You may not start on your designated UFO until the flame is lit.
2. Finish before the flame goes out.
3. You may choose 1 or more UFOs depending on the difficulty level and how much is left to finish.
4. All UFOs must be declared prior to the beginning of the games.
Here is the Schedule of events:
Thursday, August 7th- Declaration of Events
Join us for drinks and light appetizers as we declare our events (project to be completed) and cheer each other on as we prepare for the games to begin.
Meet us at the shop to work on your project:Saturday, August 9th 10:30AM-2:30PM
Tuesday, August 12th 10:30AM-5:30PM
Saturday, August 16th 10:30AM-2:30PM
Tuesday, August 19th 10:30AM-5:30PM
This is not mandatory, but if you need the discipline to finish your project you are invited to any or all of the scheduled times.
Monday, August 25th - 6:00PM Yarn Garden Closing Ceremony Celebration
Bring your project and share your Olympic stories. Medals will be awarded.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Formula Drive
We are nearing the end of our baby formula drive! We will continue collecting formula through Thursday, July 3rd. Your generosity is so appreciated- thank you, thank you, thank you! We have collected a huge amount of formula to be donated to Project Share. Remember, with each donation you will receive a discount off your purchase amount. We have seen quite a few 20% and 30% tickets drawn, but we are still waiting for the BIG winner. There are two 100% off tickets in the bag.
FYI... The shop will be closed Friday, July 4th. Happy Independence Day!
Monday, June 02, 2008
Out of Town
This weekend, Hilary and I will be out of town at a trade show in Columbus, Ohio. We will be looking for wonderful new yarns to bring back to the shop. Unfortunately we will not be here for First Friday on Pomfret Street, however, we are lucky enough to have Vicki keep the shop open for us. First Friday is June 6th from 5PM-8PM. There will be lots of fun happening on the street, so you should definitely check it out. Since we will be staying open late, we are not opening until 12:00 on Friday. Also, the shop will be closed Saturday.
So here is the jist of it:
Friday, June 6th Open 12:00PM-8:00PM
First Friday 5:00PM-8:00PM
Saturday, June 7th Closed
So here is the jist of it:
Friday, June 6th Open 12:00PM-8:00PM
First Friday 5:00PM-8:00PM
Saturday, June 7th Closed
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
What Would You Like to See?
We are in the process of planning classes for the summer. We'll be offering our regulars like Beginning Knitting and Socks as well as some new classes that we are excited about. We'd like to consider what, YOU, our customers are looking for in terms of classes. Is there something you have been wanting to learn?
Also, we will be venturing out to Columbus, Ohio in early June to attend a vendor fair (TNNA). We will be looking to bring in some new lines. Have you used a really interesting yarn lately? We'd love to hear about some of your favorites (that we don't currently carry).
So, please comment on this post with your requests and we will see what we can do. Thanks so much for your continued support!
Also, we will be venturing out to Columbus, Ohio in early June to attend a vendor fair (TNNA). We will be looking to bring in some new lines. Have you used a really interesting yarn lately? We'd love to hear about some of your favorites (that we don't currently carry).
So, please comment on this post with your requests and we will see what we can do. Thanks so much for your continued support!
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Lantern Moon Bags On Sale!
All Lantern Moon bags are marked 10% off throughout the month of May!
So many of us carry our knitting around in grocery bags! What does that say about our craft?!~Sally Melville
It's time for you to upgrade. You ARE worth it!
Not to mention, they also make great beach bags!
Friday, March 28, 2008
Approaching April!
Although it does not feel quite like spring yet, our spring yarns are arriving!
We have received Blue Sky Alpaca's new line of Skinny Cotton plus lots of new colors of Sierra Cotton. We also have Katia Linen which comes in beautiful earthy tones. Another new arrival is the Panda Silk which would work great for socks or lace knitting.
We are still waiting for the 100% off ticket to be drawn...which means your odds are better than ever! We will be holding the discount drawing on Tuesday, April 1st. Don't worry this is not an April Fool's Day prank, we would love to see somebody win!
We have received Blue Sky Alpaca's new line of Skinny Cotton plus lots of new colors of Sierra Cotton. We also have Katia Linen which comes in beautiful earthy tones. Another new arrival is the Panda Silk which would work great for socks or lace knitting.
We are still waiting for the 100% off ticket to be drawn...which means your odds are better than ever! We will be holding the discount drawing on Tuesday, April 1st. Don't worry this is not an April Fool's Day prank, we would love to see somebody win!
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Computer Trouble
Hey everyone!
I think we all agree that computers have changed our world for the better, however, when something goes wrong, that same world begins to collapse around you. Can you see where this is going? Since Saturday, our computer has been trying to ward off a terrible virus. However, this virus is very persistent; thus we have had to seek outside help. Thanks to Vicki and her wonderful husband, Denny, we can be assured that our computer is in good hands. So, for now, we must resort to life without a computer. While we can deal with written receipts, we are without our greatest resource...the Internet! Needless to say, we have been wanting to send out an email to let you know of some important updates. So, hopefully you will wonder where we have been and check out our website/blog for yourself. We are not neglecting you, we are simply experiencing "technical difficulties".
TWO IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Aran Class: The dates for class have been changed! The class is beginning this Saturday, March 15th from 9-11, which means if you are interested you must sign up today or tomorrow. This is going to be a great class. You will make several different squares using 7 different aran stitch techniques! In the end you will sew them together to make a beautiful blanket. The size is up to you...it all depends on the number of squares you make. If you are trying to increase your repertoire of skills, this is the class for you!
Monday, March 17th - St. Patty's Day: We will continue the discount drawing. The 100% off ticket is still in the bag! It's simple: make a purchase, pull a ticket, receive a discount. At the very least, you will still receive 10% off!
I think we all agree that computers have changed our world for the better, however, when something goes wrong, that same world begins to collapse around you. Can you see where this is going? Since Saturday, our computer has been trying to ward off a terrible virus. However, this virus is very persistent; thus we have had to seek outside help. Thanks to Vicki and her wonderful husband, Denny, we can be assured that our computer is in good hands. So, for now, we must resort to life without a computer. While we can deal with written receipts, we are without our greatest resource...the Internet! Needless to say, we have been wanting to send out an email to let you know of some important updates. So, hopefully you will wonder where we have been and check out our website/blog for yourself. We are not neglecting you, we are simply experiencing "technical difficulties".
TWO IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Aran Class: The dates for class have been changed! The class is beginning this Saturday, March 15th from 9-11, which means if you are interested you must sign up today or tomorrow. This is going to be a great class. You will make several different squares using 7 different aran stitch techniques! In the end you will sew them together to make a beautiful blanket. The size is up to you...it all depends on the number of squares you make. If you are trying to increase your repertoire of skills, this is the class for you!
Monday, March 17th - St. Patty's Day: We will continue the discount drawing. The 100% off ticket is still in the bag! It's simple: make a purchase, pull a ticket, receive a discount. At the very least, you will still receive 10% off!
Monday, March 03, 2008
First Tracks Music Contest
Although this is not knitting related, it is still exciting! Some of you may know that Hilary's son, Isaac, has recently moved to Nashville to pursue his music career. He has written a number of his own songs and is currently taking part in a contest called First Tracks: The Search for America's Best Musical Talent. So if you can spare a few minutes to listen to a great song, he would certainly appreciate your vote!
The link for the website is: http://www.firsttracks.gather.com/
Under "Search Entries by Genre" click country.
Go to page 2 of 3.
The song is called "The Lone Ranger"
You are allowed 0ne vote per day (from the same email address).
Round 1 of voting continues through March 17th.
Thanks for your help...wish him luck!
The link for the website is: http://www.firsttracks.gather.com/
Under "Search Entries by Genre" click country.
Go to page 2 of 3.
The song is called "The Lone Ranger"
You are allowed 0ne vote per day (from the same email address).
Round 1 of voting continues through March 17th.
Thanks for your help...wish him luck!
Monday, February 25, 2008
Something to Leap About!
As you know, 2008 is a leap year! What are you doing with that extra day in February? At the Yarn Garden, we will be celebrating with another special drawing. If you came in for our 'Souper' Bowl Party, you probably had a chance to win 100% off your purchase! Although the day was a success, and lots of customers received great discounts, the 100% off ticket remains in the bag. We are going to continue with the discount drawing for one special day each month until we have a BIG winner. That means each person to purchase something on Friday, February 29th will have 1 chance to pull a ticket from the discount bag. You may be the lucky winner to walk away with FREE merchandise! At the very least, you'll get 10% off. I'd say that is something to LEAP about!
Monday, February 11, 2008
Class Update
This is an update to the original Classes post.
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AM. It will take place March 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th. There will be several different stitch techniques taught in this class. If you are looking to build your knowledge of skills and cabling stitch patterns this would be the class to do so! It will be taught by our new teacher, Nicole. We are excited to have Nicole be part of our .jpg)
teaching team!
The Aran Afghan class is scheduled for Saturday mornings from 9-11:00
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AM. It will take place March 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th. There will be several different stitch techniques taught in this class. If you are looking to build your knowledge of skills and cabling stitch patterns this would be the class to do so! It will be taught by our new teacher, Nicole. We are excited to have Nicole be part of our .jpg)
teaching team!
Friday, February 01, 2008
Souper Bowl Party, Sunday Feb. 3rd 12:00-5:00
There are only 3 days left until the Super Bowl. If you are looking for something to do on while your friends and family watch the pre-game hype; we invite you to join us for our own party! We will be dedicating the back room (end zone) to sale items, where you can find yarn anywhere from 20-50% off.
And that is not all!
You will have a chance to earn an additional discount off of your entire purchase at the register. We will be collecting non-perishable items to be donated to Project Share. For every 5 items you donate, you will be able to reach into our super “Bowl” of discounts ranging anywhere from 10-100% off! Yes, we said 100% off! You may be the lucky one to walk away with a bag full of free stuff. Unlike the actual game, everyone is a winner.
And that is not all!
You will have a chance to earn an additional discount off of your entire purchase at the register. We will be collecting non-perishable items to be donated to Project Share. For every 5 items you donate, you will be able to reach into our super “Bowl” of discounts ranging anywhere from 10-100% off! Yes, we said 100% off! You may be the lucky one to walk away with a bag full of free stuff. Unlike the actual game, everyone is a winner.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Classes
Here is a more recent update on classes we will be offering February through April.
Beginning Knitting: Sharon
Mondays 6:00PM-8:00PM
March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
Advanced Beginner: Vicki
Wednesdays 6:00PM-8:00PM
March 19th and 26th
Socks: Vicki
Tuesdays 6:00PM-8:00PM
March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Aran Afghan: Nicole
Saturdays 9:00AM-11:00AM
March 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
*Into to Lace: Vicki
Tuesdays 6:00PM-8:00PM
April 8th and 15th
*Indicates a change from original date posted.
Beginning Knitting: Sharon
Mondays 6:00PM-8:00PM
March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
Advanced Beginner: Vicki
Wednesdays 6:00PM-8:00PM
March 19th and 26th
Socks: Vicki
Tuesdays 6:00PM-8:00PM
March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Aran Afghan: Nicole
Saturdays 9:00AM-11:00AM
March 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
*Into to Lace: Vicki
Tuesdays 6:00PM-8:00PM
April 8th and 15th
*Indicates a change from original date posted.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
February Classes
Hey Everyone! We just wanted to let you know about two classes for February. We will once again hold Sharon's Beginning Knitting class on Monday evenings. The class will meet Feb. 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th from 6-8:00 PM. This class fills up quickly so if you are interested reserve your spot early. We will also be offering a "Top Down" Sweater class, taught by Vicki, using a Pure and Simple pattern. The class will meet Feb.5th, 19th, and 26th from 6-8:00 PM.
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Happy New Year!
Either you successfully finished all of your holiday knitting or you can consider yourself "ahead of the game" for next year. I must confess that I will be giving my husband his felted clogs next Christmas. We begin this year with some fabulous new yarns!
Introducing...
Silky Wool: A lovely yarn from Swedish designer Elsebeth Lavold. It is a universal DK weight yarn made up of 65% wool and 35% silk. The colors are beautiful offering a heathered look with a silky sheen.Louisa Harding: For those of you who like a little more glitz in your garments, we now carry three different Louisa Harding ribbon yarns: Glisten, Thalia, and Kimono Ribbon. All three shimmer but each has something unique to offer.
Alpaca with a Twist:
Baby Twist: A sumptuous 100% baby alpaca yarn that knits up in a DK weight. This yarn is incredibly soft and would be perfect for baby knits, sweaters and accessories. It comes in a generous skein of 549 yards.
Fino: For those who enjoy lace knitting, look no further. This lace weight yarn is a wonderful blend of 70% alpaca and 30% silk. It would make a gorgeous shawl!
Baby Twist: A sumptuous 100% baby alpaca yarn that knits up in a DK weight. This yarn is incredibly soft and would be perfect for baby knits, sweaters and accessories. It comes in a generous skein of 549 yards.
Fino: For those who enjoy lace knitting, look no further. This lace weight yarn is a wonderful blend of 70% alpaca and 30% silk. It would make a gorgeous shawl!
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