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The Monthly Stitch September 19, 2010 Issue 11
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Needles! Needles! Needles!
Those of you who have been to A Good Yarn know that I love needles and notions. This fall there are so many new needles on the market that I've had a hard time deciding which to carry. We will, of course, maintain a large inventory of Addi Turbos and Addi Lace. Skacel has announced that the Addi Lace sets will be available soon, and I have several sets ordered.
Clover and Brittany Birch have made up my stock of bamboo needles, but I have added Chiagoo bamboos in certain sizes. They are the most amazing sock knitting needles. I have them in circulars and double points.
I just received my first order of Kollage Square needles. The square shape of the needles make it easier to hold on to the needles and therefore gentler on those with arthritic hands.
The square handled crochet hooks are so comfortable.
DyacKraft handmade needles are made in Vermont and are the original Harmony needles. These, along with Lantern Moon Rosewood and Ebony, will spoil your hands. Lantern Moon is also coming out with interchangeable circular Rosewood and Ebony sets.
Finally, this week I'll be ordering Signature needles. They are hand crafted, machine tooled needles, that are the Rolls Royce of knitting needles. Wait till you knit with them, you won't believe the tips and the feel of these needles.
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Save the Date!
Can you believe that one year ago we opened the doors to
A Good Yarn?
We will be celebrating this amazing past year on Saturday, November 6th. We are throwing a party to thank all of you for making this past year better than we could have ever imagined. When I decided to go ahead with my plans to open A Good Yarn, one of my top priorities was to create a space where everyone felt welcomed and comfortable. From Group Therapy to our Friday lunch bunch, I know we've accomplished that goal and many more.
So mark your calendars for Saturday November 6th.
Food, fun, and giveaways!
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Linda Kokin
Instructor, in her own words.
I've been knitting for more than 55 years. I started very young (circular needles in utero) and was taught by my mother. I've been in love with sock knitting for almost 15 years. Sock knitting gives you the ability to do all kinds of fancy things in a small project. Socks are ideal for Florida knitting - they're not hot on your lap like a sweater and extremely portable. I'm enamored with knitting on 2 circular needles. I don't get to drop d.p.n's all over the place. Lace fits on socks beautifully. I love to create cables, work with color and learn new techniques. My latest is a pair of socks with a pattern that is mostly purls. Since I'd rather knit than purl, I've turned the socks inside out and am knitting, not purling.
I adore knitting with the sumptuous yarns that Susan has in the shop. I am constantly being tempted. In a previous life I was in the financial side of business. I guess I've gone from stocks to socks! |
CHARITY KNITTING
As many of you know by now, our very good friend and instructor,
Linda Kokin has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer.
We have decided to knit chemo caps to be donated to Florida Cancer Centers in her honor. They are her Doctors, and she has the utmost confidence in them.
If you want to send Linda a note, you can email her at
FloridaKnitter@comcast.net.
If you prefer snail mail, you can send a note to the shop.
Linda Kokin
A Good Yarn
7668 S Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, Florida 34231
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Check out all of the new classes coming this fall!
Learn something new and have fun with friends!
Undulating Waves Beaded Scarf
Sock Basics
When Cowls Fly
Unpattern Workshops
Lacey Tablecloth
Knitting Fundamentals
Babbette/Granny Square Blanket
Charlotte's Web
Ishbel
Top Down Baby Sweater
Barbara Walker Afghan Knit-a-Long
Tunisian Crochet
Mystery Monday
Check our website for details!
Call to register 941-487-7914
Custom Classes!
Pick a technique or project that you and at least two friends want to learn or make and call to schedule your own class!
New classes will be added weekly so check back often.
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MYSTERY MONDAYS
Join in the fun.
Join us every Monday morning for a Mystery Monday knit-a-long.
Sign up on our website and receive weekly emails with instructions, hints and supply lists that will have you creating a fun project as you go along.
The project started July 5th is nearing completion. If you didn't participate you missed a good one. I can't wait for you all to see the surprise ending! Watch for details on our next Mystery Monday sign up.
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Designer Workshops
Look who's coming to
A Good Yarn!
Mark your calendars now.
Nora Bellows-
Noni Designs
November 5th-7th
Felter Extraordinaire!
Nora will be spending the weekend with us to help us celebrate our one year anniversary.
Check the website for details.
Sharon McMahon-
Three Irish Girls
Saturday December 4th
Sharon will be having a workshop on knitting with hand painted/dyed yarns.
She'll be bringing a Trunk Show with all of her new yarns and patterns.
Saturday December 4th.
1-3pm.
I am also working with Laura Nelkin and Melissa Leapman to schedule workshops in the spring.
You know I'll let you know!
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ONLINE SHOPPING
Soon you will be able to shop at A Good Yarn on line from your home or work. I thought it would be available this weekend but you know that computers never want to work on the same schedule as we do.
You'll be getting an email when it is up and working!
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COMING SOON!
Helen Hamann Rainbow Cardigan Kit
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New yarns are arriving everyday. Last week we received our first shipments from Sublime, Helen Hamann, Imperial Stock Ranch, Cascade 220 Sport and 220 Sport Superwash.
Coming soon:
Koigu
New Noro
Rowan Big Wool
Gedifra
Classic Elite Magnolia and Liberty Wool
Alchemy
Shibui
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Thank you for making A Good Yarn your spot for all things yarn! We look forward to fulfilling all of your knitting dreams and wishes. Follow us on Twitter l Friend us on Facebook l Read about us in our Blog
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