Lansing Comfort Bears
We're excited to be a part of the Lansing Comfort Bear Project. Our goal is to collect 200 bears by the June 12th pickup.
23 Bears Collected!
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Lace Knitters
The Lace Knitters Club meets here the first Monday of each month from 6:30-8:00.
The next meeting is Monday Feb 1
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MMKG
Knitting Guild
The Mid-Michigan Knitting Guild meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month (Sept-May) at 7pm.
Directions Here.
In the summer and other Tuesdays they also meet to knit at various members homes.
Find the schedule here.
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Greetings!
Can I just say that you've all been awesome! We were already up to 50% on our goal for comfort bears. Since we were obviously going to surpass that mark I've decided to up the challenge and aim for 200 bears before June 12. I know we can do it!
Save the Date: Lucy Neatby is coming to Rae's Yarn Boutique Oct 9th & 10th. I'll have more details soon about which classes she'll be teaching. Be on the lookout for signups to begin because her classes will surely fill up quick!
We have several other big events planned for this spring and summer. Keep an eye here for more details~
Help Protect Rae's Health:
Please avoid wearing perfumes or scented lotions into the shop.
Thank You
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Knitting Olympics 2010
This year Knitting Olympics is being hosted on Ravelry as the Ravelympics and Rae's Yarn Boutique is getting in on the action!
Don't know what the Ravelympics are? The official Rules are here & here.
However, in a few words, the goal of the Ravelympics is to choose a project that will be a challenge for you to finish in 17 days & knit it during the Olympics. Cast-on when the flame is lit & bind-off before the flame goes out.
So, what do you need to do to participate?
First off, you do need a Ravelry Account to participate officially.
Then, pick your event and project to work on.
Create a project page for it on your ravelry account. Be sure to use 3 tags; ravelympics2010, TeamRYB2010, and the tag for your event. You must use the Ravelympics2010 tag to get your metal for finishing.
Do your warm ups... most events allow you to swatch before the Olympics start on Feb 12. We have a thread on the shops Ravelry group for our team members to share which events/projects they're competing in. So will you take up the challenge!
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Winter 2010 Class Schedule
Yes, I finally finished the Winter 2010 class schedule. I don't have it up on the website yet, but you can download it right here.
We'll also have copies available in the shop if you have trouble viewing the PDF.
Remember that the coupon for $5 off one class expires Jan 31. Come in soon to take advantage of that great deal.
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Yarn of the Month
Swirk DK
Swirl DK is a really neat yarn from Lorna's Laces. The yarn is spun with one strand in a different blend of fibers so when it's dyed you get a unique swirl effect.
Swirl DK comes in a 50g skein and is a blend of both washable and feltable wools with silk.
 Swirl DK is a great value over the next month
as it's our featured yarn and offered at:
20% off
Jan 1 - Jan 31
Plus when you purchase 2 skeins of Swirl Dk you get a free copy of a really cool convertible mitten pattern!
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New Arrivals
As many of you know we did our big inventory count this past weekend. Now that the count is over you can find lots of great bargains in our Clearance section. Plus boxes will begin arriving again enforce.
Recently Arrived
Crystal Palace - Mini Mochi, Mochi Plus, and lots of circular needles.
They also have a new sock book on CD! This collection of over 50 patterns is really neat. Socks are knit in a variety of techniques and because space wasn't an issue, each pattern is written out in so it can be easily followed often with step by step photos.
Debbie Bliss Magazine - The new summer issue is out & in the shop
Hiya-Hiya - More of the Interchangeable Needle Sets (sz 2-8 needles) as well as individual tips and cords of every size. We also got in their 9" steel circulars for those of you with Double Point Needle aversions.
Arriving Soon
Berroco - Arriving Friday Jan 29th, more Lustra, Comfort, Comfort DK, Sox Metallic, the new spring/summer books, plus 36 colors of Ultra Alpaca & 30 colors of their new Wool/Acrylic blend Vintage.
Skacel - Arriving Monday Feb 1st, Tons of Addi Turbo needles, Addi Clicks in both the newly redesigned sets and extra tips and cords, lots of sock yarn: Trekking, Zauberball, Step, Royal and more...
Notions - Arriving most likely tomorrow, Leather Slipper bottoms in sizes to fit kids through mens large. Highlighter Tape, Sock sizes of Double Points, Needle Felting Supplies, new books, books on bears, and more...
Lucy Neatby - Most of her new patterns and all of her DVD's arriving next week
Three Old Bags - We're finally trying a few of these often asked for patterns, arriving next week are the Lucy Bag, Mister Ben, Bucket Bag.
Knitting Fever/Euro Yarns - Arriving soon, More colors of Mirasol Hacho & a new yarn Nuna, Reorders of Ella Rae Classic, Noro Kureyon, Noro Silk Garden, plus a new Ella Rae yarn Latte.
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Remember we have lots of seating now and our open knitting group meets on Thursday nights (6-8). We also are getting a growing group meeting on Sunday from 12-3!
Sincerely,
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Rae Blackledge
Rae's Yarn Boutique
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