Memorial Day just kicked off the "Summer Sweater Contest" ... we have 15 people registered so far, but there is still time to enter.  If you missed the details, just visit our  website or Nancy's blog. 

The following is the path we'll follow on this journey and it will be here each month to remind you of where we are and where we're going: 

We've finished the first two Holidays with our Monster Birthday Bash, and the Easter Shawl Contest.  We have our Summer Sweater Contest in progress for Memorial Day, and down the hill is the Fourth of July, through the corn field and out on main street is the State Fair Parade and then we'll finish this up on the other side of the lake with Labor Day (we said it would be a path).  Each of these celebrations will kick off another contest in the series and each will have a different theme.  But you're gonna have to stay connected, because you won't get the details for these contests until the week prior to the Holiday date.   

We're so excited to have you over for the Holidays ... don't forget to keep checking the map :) 

We want to thank you for supporting your Local Yarn Store (LYS) ... in fact we want to let you know just how grateful we are to you for supporting your LYS, regardless of who or where that LYS is, that we are offering you R E W A R D S.  Why?  Because supporting your LYS is the single most important thing you can do to help grow the needle arts community and industry as a whole.  Why is this important?  Because the greater support of the industry by the community, the greater the incentive for designers to continue the development of really amazing yarns and patterns.

So here are our rewards for you.  Just a reminder June is the last month for rewards. Every time you visit Knitted Together and bring your receipt from another LYS with you, we'll honor it by giving you 10% off your yarn purchase.  Why?  Because we want you to know that we support you by supporting the needle arts industry as a whole.  There are a few rules, so be sure to keep reading and check-out how to cash in on the savings.

Loyalty Has It's

R E W A R D S

Yes it sure does.  Bring in your receipts from Knitted Together and receive an even greater discount off your yarn purchase.  That's right, if you're a loyal customer of Knitted Together we want to give you an even sweeter deal.  So, again ... PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING RULES to see how our discounts apply.  

How Our Discounts Apply to Receive LYS Rewards:  

1. Rewards Promotion starts April 1, 2011 and ends June 30, 2011.
2. When you bring in a receipt from any local yarn store (LYS), you will receive 10% off your yarn purchase at that time.  Your receipt must be the original invoice (no photo copies).  We won't keep it, but we will put a pink highlighter mark on it, as it can only be used once. 
3. Your receipt must be dated in the same month and year as the date of your purchase (ie: to use your receipt from a LYS to get a discount at Knitted Together in April 2011, your receipt must be dated in April 2011 ... same applies for May and June.).
4. Your receipt must be from an in-store purchase and likewise can only be used in our store (no on-line purchases for this promotion).
5. Reward discounts will only be applied to YARN purchases.
6. You must agree to have a current customer card in our Point of Sale (if you don't already) and must agree to join our e-mail list. 

How Our Discounts Apply to Receive LOYALTY Rewards:   

1. Rewards Promotion starts April 1, 2011 and ends June 30, 2011.
2. When you bring one or any number of receipts from Knitted Together totaling $75 or more (pre-tax amount) in one month we'll give you a 20% discount on your yarn purchase at that time.  Your receipt must be the original invoice (no photo copies).  We won't keep it, but we will put a pink highlighter mark on it, as it can only be used once. 
3. Your receipts must be dated in the same month and year and only receipts for April, May and June apply.  So, you must spend at least $75 dollars in a one month period to get your discount, however you can receive a discount every time you spend $75 on a new receipt or combination of receipts.
4. In-store purchases only.
5. Reward discounts will only be applied to YARN purchases. 
6. You must agree to have a current customer card in our Point of Sale (if you don't already) and must agree to join our e-mail list.   

What a great time to get a great deal on the yarn you already wanted to buy.  And we have never had such an amazing selection of spring and summer yarns to choose from.  

• First Sock Class: Tuesday, June 14th and 21st, 6-8pm. This class will walk you through making a mini-sock start to finish, that can be used as an ornament or toddler's sock.  You'll learn the ins and outs of  sock knitting, including knitting on double-point needles (dpns).For this class you will work on larger needles and yarn and you should complete one sock. There are two 2-hour classes.  The cost is $35. 
• Felted Bag Class:  Saturday, June 4th and 25th, 1-3pm. Students will become familiar with the basics of making a felted bag.  Skills learned include knitting in the round, picking up stitches, i-cord, and felting.  There are two 2-hour classes.  The cost is $35.   
• Lacy Summer Tank: Thursday, June 30th & July 14th, 6-8pm. Students will learn to knit a simple lace tank in the round.  Skills learned: knitting in the round, shaping (decreases), basic lace. There are two 2-hour classes.  The cost is $35.
• Beginning Crochet Class: Tuesday, June 28th & July 5th, 6-8pm. In this class students will learn how to make a chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. With these basic stitches many wonderful pieces can be made and the knowledge gained can be used to master other crochet techniques and stitches.  If time allows a picot edging will be taught. The cost is $40. 

As usual Tim is singing again. Aren't you glad there isn't sound involved in this newsletter?! Actually we are really looking forward to seeing all of our knitting friends who are teachers. We know you are ready for a relaxing, fun summer and a new summer knitting project is calling you!    

This is the perfect time for some special attention from Nancy as you pick out that new project.  See you soon.