Yarn Garden

Knitters' Day Out

2010-09-02T18:33:00.000-07:00

Knitters' Day Out is a day and a half of classes, shopping, and camaraderie devoted to knitting and fiber arts, and has been held annually since 1986. This wonderful event takes place in Summerdale at Central Penn College September 24-25. At this time, classes are filled, but it is worth a visit simply to take part in the market of fiber vendors from PA and other neighboring states. This year's guest teachers include:

Gwen Bortner
Karen Frisa
Annie Modesitt
Barbara Walker
Kathy Zimmerman

For more information on Knitters' Day Out, visit

http://www.knittersdayout.org

1st Annual 2-Day Sidewalk Sale!

2010-07-22T06:04:00.000-07:00

Our first ever 2-day sidewalk sale will take place Friday, August 13th and Saturday, August 14th. Selected books, project bags, and yarns including - Noro, Louisa Harding, Elsebeth Lavold, Colinette, Knit One-Crochet Too, Debbie Bliss, etc... and the list continues to grow. We hope to see you for this exciting event!

World Wide Knit (and Crochet) in Public Day

2010-05-21T10:26:00.000-07:00

Saturday, June 12th we will be celebrating, along with several other countries, World Wide Knit in Public Day. Despite the name of the event, crocheters and any other needle/fiber artists are welcomed to join us at the shop as we celebrate our craft. Knit in Public Day is really about showing the general public that knitting can be a community activity. Come to the shop between 10:00-3:00 to celebrate this event with us. We can promise food, drinks, and good company... we'll keep our fingers crossed for nice weather too!

Stitch's 1st Birthday!

2010-04-27T11:58:00.000-07:00

April 28th is Stitch's 1st birthday and we feel it is necessary to celebrate with a sale! We'll see how many of you read our posts. :). So, mention Stitch's name at the register between Wednesday, April 28th and Wednesday, May 5th and receive 10% off your purchase.

Art, Music and Wine Walk - Pomfret and South Hanover St.

2010-04-24T03:48:00.000-07:00

From 12:00- 5:00 PM Saturday, April 24th, come and embrace your artistic side, enjoy jazz music, or simply treat yourself to a fine glass of wine. This is our second time offering this event and hopefully it will be another success! Let's hope the weather cooperates! We, at the Yarn Garden, will also be featuring hand spinning demonstrations by our very own Vicki Wingert. Elaine Haag will be displaying some of her hand made bags as well as providing demonstrations of felting and wet felting.

Spring Happenings at the Yarn Garden

2010-04-13T08:00:00.000-07:00

We hope that you will join us on Thursday, April 15th from 6PM-8PM for our After Taxes Spa Party. Our friends from Face Forward will be here to give hand massages and chair massages as well as showing their tanning products so you won't burn while you're knitting at the pool. All summer yarns will be 20% off that evening. Anything with cotton, silk, bamboo, or linen is considered a "summer yarn". There will be plenty of sweet treats and drinks.

March Madness Sale!

2010-03-06T12:06:00.000-08:00

We will be holding a sale beginning March 8th through March 31st to celebrate March Madness.
Each week we will hold a different special marking specific items 20% off!
March 8th - 13th Books and Patterns
March 15th - 20th Needles,Notions and Bags
March 22nd - 31st Yarn

Come in before March 16th to be entered into our March Madness Lottery. Get the winning team and win a prize!

2010 Winter Knitting Olympics

2010-01-20T11:51:00.000-08:00

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. In February, we will be holding the Winter Knitting Olympics here at the shop. The idea was originated by The Yarn Harlot during the 2006 winter Olympics.

Winter 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.

Declaration of Events - Thursday, February 11th
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 any time over the course of the Olympics to work on your project.
Yarn Garden Closing Ceremony Celebration - TBD
Bring your project and share your Olympic stories. Medals will be awarded.

2010-01-19T12:22:00.000-08:00

3rd Annual 'Soup'er Bowl Party

With the Superbowl quickly approaching, we here at the Yarn Garden are preparing for our 3rd Annual 'Soup'er Bowl Party benefiting Project S.H.A.R.E. All non-sale items will be marked 10% off from 12:00-5:00PM with a chance to earn more savings based on a donation to Project Share. By donating, you can earn multiple chances to pick out of our Super Savings Bowl. You may make either a food or monetary donation. Possible savings will range anywhere from 20% - 100% off. One person may be lucky enough to walk away with a bag of free yarn! Here is how it works:

Donate: Earn:
5 items/dollars 1 pick
6-10 items/dollars 2 picks
11-15 items/dollars 3 picks
And so forth...

*If you earn more than one pick, we will apply the highest discount to your purchase.

Project Share has posted items that are "most needed" at this time.
Beef Stew or other Hearty Soups
100% Juice
Crackers
Stage 1 baby food
Good Start baby formula
Enfamil baby formula
Baked Beans

Join us February 7th for typical football munchies and lots of fun. What better way to help out a great cause!

Ideas for Holiday Shopping

2009-12-08T12:07:00.000-08:00

With the holidays quickly approaching, we would like to give you some suggestions for gifts ranging from a crocheted wine topper for the host of your holiday work party or a pair of cashmere socks for your favorite sister-n-law. Your daughter might appreciate a pair of fingerless gloves while your son is hoping you'll knit him a new pair of felted slippers since the pair from two years ago has seen better days. Stop in and we will show you several patterns that provide quick, yet beautiful results.
Be sure to check out our holiday hours on our website so that you don't find yourself standing outside a locked door on Christmas Eve wishing you bought that gift certificate the week before.

Customer Appreciation Night!

2009-11-06T17:43:00.000-08:00

On Tuesday, December 15th we will be hosting a Customer Appreciation Holiday Party. You will not want to miss this event. There will be live holiday music provided by the talented Central Pennsylvania Woodwind Quintet, delicious snacks baked by Carlisle's Beth Thompson and a wonderfully relaxing experience brought to you by the women at Face Forward. The festivities will take place from 5:30-8:00, so whether you plan on stopping by or spending the entire evening with us, it will be worth your trip. Mark your calendars now, Tuesday, December 15th!

Grand Re-Opening

2009-10-08T21:28:00.000-07:00

Join us for our Grand RE-Opening!
October 15th from 5:00 - 7:00
Come early to watch the ribbon cutting!
There will be dessert, drinks, and storewide sales.
20% off Everything

Our newest staff member!

2009-06-18T14:15:00.000-07:00

Meet Stitches, our new shop kitten!

New Arrivals

2009-06-18T08:45:00.000-07:00

Noro Summer Yarns

Chirimen: 60% cotton, 24% silk, 16% wool

Yardage: 137 Stitches: 5.5 Needle size: 6 Ball weight: 50g

Furisode:45% silk, 40% cotton, 15% wool

Yardage: 165 Stitches: 3-4 Needle size: 9-10 Ball weight: 100g

Della Q Bags:

Isadora Bag: cute, woven bag equipped with a drawstring to allow the bag to expand along with your project

Rosemary Bag: great bag for sock and other small projects

Lena Bag: Adorable bag equipped with pockets for both straight and circular needles

New Shop Open!

2009-06-03T08:55:00.000-07:00

We are thrilled to be open at our new location and eager to share some pictures with you. Come visit us at 52 West Pomfret Street!

Moving Sale!

2009-05-07T12:00:00.000-07:00

As most of you may know, the Yarn Garden will be relocating to 52 West Pomfret St. (just a few doors up the street), hopefully having our doors open by June 1st. In order to make as smooth a transition as possible we will be closed the last two weeks of May (18th-31st).

So, between now and the 18th everything not already marked down will be 20% off. This includes yarn, all books, new titles as well as old favorites, patterns, needles, etc.

We've been very touched by how many of you have told us how much you will miss our current store, but we promise, you will like the new store just as well. It's a great space with a beautiful back yard.

March Madness

2009-03-15T14:23:00.000-07:00

How cute is this crocheted basketball set? (posted on Ravelry by Seema Saraf)

Last week we realized that we are not the only knitters that are also interested in college basketball. We had many customers that were buying yarn for projects to work on while watching the basketball tournament. So naturally, we had to somehow incorporate the brackets with a March Madness sale. This Saturday March, 21st all non sale items will be 20% off. For every $25 spent, you will also get to pick a team from our bracket board receiving 4 to 1 odds. For example, if you pick Pitt and they are a #1 seed and they win the tournament, you can receive 4% off your next purchase, conversely if you are a risk taker and pick a # 8 seed that ultimately wins the tournament, you will receive 32% off your next purchase. If you spend more than $25, you can pick more than one team, and increase your odds of winning.

Classes for April will include Intro to Lace, Beginning Crochet, Beginning Knitting, and the Booga Bag. Please see our web site for details, http://www.yarngardenpa.com/.

Lastly, we want to announce that the Yarn Garden will be moving up the street to 52 West Pomfret St. We are thrilled, and hope to be in our new location by June 1st.

2nd Annual 'Soup'er Bowl Party

2009-01-28T06:09:00.000-08:00

It is one week until Super Bowl Sunday and that means one week until the Yarn Garden's 2nd Annual 'Soup'er Bowl Party benefiting Project S.H.A.R.E. All non-sale items will be marked 20% off from 12:00-5:00PM with a chance to earn more savings based on the number of non-perishable food items you donate. By donating items, you can earn multiple chances to pick out of our Super Savings Bowl. Possible savings will range anywhere from 20% - 100% off. One person may be lucky enough to walk away with a bag of free yarn! Here is how it works:

Donate: Earn:
1-5 items 1 pick
6-10 items 2 picks
11-15 items 3 picks
And so forth...

*If you earn more than one pick, we will apply the highest discount to your purchase.

Project Share has posted items that are "most needed" this time of year.
Beef Stew
Soup
100% Juice
Crackers
Jello
Stage 2 and 3 Baby Food
Baby Formula

Join us February 1st for typical football munchies and lots of fun. What better way to help out a great cause!

2nd Annual 'Soup'er Bowl Party for Project Share

2009-01-06T11:08:00.000-08:00

We invite you to join us for our 2nd Annual 'Soup'er Bowl Party. Along with "super" sales, we will be collecting non-perishible food items to be donated to Project Share. Join us from 12-5:00PM on February 1st to help out a good cause! Please check back closer to the date for more details.

Holiday Open House at the Yarn Garden

2008-12-06T12:18:00.000-08:00

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

Thursday Night Knitting

2008-11-05T10:20:00.001-08:00

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!

Yarn of the Month

2008-11-05T10:18:00.000-08:00

Blue Sky Alpacas

10% Off

for the month of

November

Upcoming Events

2008-10-23T15:14:00.001-07:00

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

Yarn of the Month

2008-09-24T05:33:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-24T04:49:00.000-07:00

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.

Labor Day Weekend Hours

2008-08-21T13:01:00.000-07:00

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.

Kid's Camp

2008-07-10T14:28:00.000-07:00

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!

2008-07-10T14:21:00.000-07:00

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!

Summer Knitting Olympics

2008-07-01T13:33:00.000-07:00

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

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.

Formula Drive

2008-06-28T07:32:00.000-07:00

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!

Out of Town

2008-06-02T05:46:00.001-07:00

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

Pictures of Class Projects

2008-05-13T13:02:00.000-07:00

You will find more details of class offerings on our website.

Felted Clutch

Intro to Lace Scarf

What Would You Like to See?

2008-04-30T09:21:00.000-07:00

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!

Lantern Moon Bags On Sale!

2008-04-22T14:05:00.000-07:00

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!

Approaching April!

2008-03-28T06:08:00.000-07:00

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!

Computer Trouble

2008-03-12T09:09:00.000-07:00

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!

First Tracks Music Contest

2008-03-03T14:07:00.000-08:00

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!

Something to Leap About!

2008-02-25T07:20:00.000-08:00

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!

Class Update

2008-02-11T08:37:00.000-08:00

This is an update to the original Classes post.
The Aran Afghan class is scheduled for Saturday mornings from 9-11:00 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 teaching team!

Souper Bowl Party, Sunday Feb. 3rd 12:00-5:00

2008-02-01T07:22:00.001-08:00

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.

Classes

2008-01-29T15:42:00.001-08:00

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.

February Classes

2008-01-17T15:19:00.000-08:00

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.

Happy New Year!

2008-01-03T13:18:00.000-08:00

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!

Season's Greetings

2007-12-20T14:26:00.000-08:00

Hopefully you are finding a little time to relax amidst all of the shopping, parties, baking, etc. Inevitably some of you (like us) are still hoping to get your Christmas gifts knit by midnight on the 24th. We would like to wish you and your family a very Happy Holiday and of course a Happy New Year! In the new year, we will be working on building a website, but in the meantime we have started a blog. We will be posting information about classes and any new happenings at the shop.

Beginning Knitting: Sharon $45.00 (includes materials)
Mondays: 6-8:00PM
January 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th

Socks: Vicki $45.00 + materials
Tuesdays: 6-8:00PM
January 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th

Felted Purse:Booga Bag- Jill $45.00 + materials
Wednesdays: 6-8:00PM
January 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th

Felted Clogs: Vicki $45.00 + materials
Thursdays: 10:30-12:30PM
January 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st

Stop in to sign up for classes or call 249-YARN(9276).
*For private lessons, inquire within.*

Holiday Hours
Closed Monday, Dec. 24th -Wednesday Dec. 26th
Closed Monday, Dec. 31st and Tuesday, Jan. 1st

Class Policies

1. Registration: All classes require pre-registration unless otherwise stated in the class description. Your payment will reserve your spot in the class. In the event that you must withdraw from a class, we ask that you let us know at least 3 days prior to the start of the class. In this case, we will offer you a refund. Please do not ask us to make exceptions.
2. Cancellations: If we have insufficient enrollment for a particular class, we will make a decision two days prior to the start of the class to cancel. In this case, your payment will be fully refunded or you can choose to transfer your payment to another class.
3. Attendance: Please arrive to class about 10 minutes early so class can begin promptly at the scheduled time. It is also important that you plan your schedule carefully, however we understand that conflicts sometimes come up unexpectedly. If you are not able to attend one of the sessions for a given class, you may schedule a make-up class for an additional fee of $10 per hour.
4. Materials: Each class offers a list of necessary materials needed for the project. Please visit the shop prior to your first class to purchase any supplies you may need.

Yarn Garden
10 W. Pomfret St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-YARN(9276)

2007-12-08T09:35:00.000-08:00