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*Evening Open Knit Thursday * New SALE Yarns *

August 4, 2010

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Pompom makerJenni ran an official trial with the Clover Pom-Pom Maker this week. Gadget-lovers (and anyone who has ever wondered how the contraption might work) will be interested in the results.

Having fond memories of the time her grandmother helped her make pom-poms for her ice skates, but not such fond memories of the old-fashioned cardboard-and-tapestry- needle method she learned back then, Jenni wondered: Can it really be possible to make good-looking pom-poms without a struggle?

winding for a pom pom 

Following  a quick trial with some scrap yarn, our product-tester reported: "Even my first attempt is better than anything I ever made the other way!" After cranking out a few more pom-poms, with growing confidence, she confessed, "I think this could get addictive..." 
 
Pom-Pom maker test-drive 1

Fortunately, a distraction arose when a new shipment of yarns arrived. Louet Gems superfine superwash merino is a supersoft fingering-weight yarn sure to be a new favorite for sock-knitters. Check out the great color selection.

 
This week our BIG SUMMER SALE continues. See below for featured yarns.

And remember to join us Thursday, August 5, 5-8pm, for the first Evening Open Knit of the month. Knit in air-conditioned comfort!

 
New Featured Yarns---
Summer SALE Continues 

 
 Spindle sale yarns
August 5-7, SAVE 30%
on yarns displayed on the wooden "spindles" in the center of the shop:
  • Manos del Uruguay
  • Ella Rae Lace Merino
  • Zitron Filigran (lace), Unisono, and Opus
  • Wild Stuff, Cool Stuff, and Neat Stuff by Prism
  • Lana Bambu by Cascade

PLUS:
  • Mission Falls 1824 Superwash Wool  and 136 Superwash Wool
  • Araucania Nature Wool (*this yarn is being discontinued by the manufacturer--get it while it lasts)

All of these will remain on sale for 20% OFF August 8-21

Please note: Sale items are limited to in-stock quantities only--no special orders.

 
Sample Spotlight
4 projects from 60 Quick Knits














Kathleen has been having fun
working from the book
60 Quick Knits:
20 Hats*20 Scarves*20 Mittens.

The patterns are designed for Cascade 220, but you can knit them up in any of your favorite worsted weight yarns, as she did.

Clockwise from lower left in photo:
  • Cabled Cuff Mittens, in Ella Rae Classic
  • Pocket Cap, in Mission Falls 1824 Superwash Wool
  • Mock Cable Wristers, in Misti Alpaca Worsted
  • Cabled Brim Tam, in New England Highland Wool
Only 56 more projects to go!