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Knit a Bit LLC Newsletter

March 4, 2012

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We love when we get to show off finished garments! We just received a collection from the ladies at KelbourneWools. Courtney and Kate operate this great business and in their spare time they wrote a book....Modern Vintage Knits (which is reviewed in this very newsletter!) and the pieces are awesome! Come see what you too can create! The trunk show will be featured at Knit-a-Bit through March 21st!

Also appearing at Knit-a-Bit this week will be another order from Signature Needles! The first shipment went quickly, so if you are interested in adding to your needle collection, please stop by and you will understand what is so phenomenal about these needles!

Yarn Spotlight
Versa from Berroco

New yarns are coming in daily! We should only hope that the sun appears as frequently! The new lines are arriving now and a lot of the lines are designed to be "year long" yarns for wearables that are suitable for more than one season!

Ironically, when we initially saw the newest yarns from Berroco back in November we said no to one....then we went to Vogue Live and saw how foolish we had been! VERSA from Berroco is this great looking multi colored yarn that is knitting up at 3.5 stitches on a 10 needle! We have most of the colors and the pattern book too! Be thankful that we came to our senses because this yarn is FABULOUS!

There's more to like as well! Come see what is new! We're busy working in the newest arrivals!

Saying Goodbye to a Knit-a-Bit friend! :(

Some of you, especially the Sunday Stockinetteers may have heard that our dear friend Karen is moving.....she's heading to Hoboken to live in style and pursue her love of knitting! She will be missed by many and we want to show her our love! Please stop by on Sunday, March 11th to say goodbye, give her a hug and even wish her an early birthday! We will really miss her enthusiasm for the craft that we all love and we will really miss having her around! Knit-a-Bit loves you Karen! Best of everything!

Classes at Knit-a-Bit

Classes are starting again next week and this is the prime time to start a new hobby! You could enhance your skills and start preparing for the holiday season all while sipping a cup of coffee and socializing! What could be bad? Call us and sign up for a beginner knitting, beginner crochet or project class! 908-301-0053. Classes start the week of March 12th! Looking forward to seeing new friends and familiar faces!

By the way, if you are ever interested in getting a few people (as in at least 4) together to create a class, give us a call and we will make it happen!

Patterns, Patterns, Patterns
Bargains to be had!

Spring cleaning is good and bad. Good because you feel refreshed....bad because you become aware of all of the items on hand!

On the rack by the toy table, selected individual patterns and booklets will be on sale!!!!

Six patterns for ONE DOLLAR and

Four booklets for ONE DOLLAR!! These are tried and true patterns that would look great in any number of yarns!

Book of the Week
Modern Vintage Knits by C. Kelley and K. Gagnon Osborn

Looking for classic and romantic knits with current style? Then this week's featured book, Vintage Modern Knits; contemporary designs using classic techniques, is perfect for you.

Inspired by traditional knits, up-and-coming designers Courtney Kelley and Kate Gagnon Osborn put their own contemporary spin on knitting in Vintage Modern Knits, offering designs that you will simply want to wear! From classic designs with fashion-forward color combinations to funky cable sweaters for weekend living, each pattern takes its inspiration from classic silhouettes and adds a modern spin for an irresistible combination.

Vintage Modern Knits features several different traditional techniques-cables, Fair Isle, lace, color work, and more- all showcased in modern, luxurious projects that are fun to knit and lovely to wear. Divided into three sections (Vintage Feminine, Rustic Weekend, and Winter Harbor), Vintage Modern Knits features pieces with tailored lines, close fit, and easy-to-wear, stylish classics.

Projects range from quick accessories to garments in a variety of knitting techniques. Packed with perfect weekend wear, Vintage Modern Knits puts a contemporary twist on classic knits you'll love wearing!

Stop in this week and pick up your copy of Vintage Modern Knits at 30% off and get started on the modern classic project. Happy Knitting!

F.O.'s Gallery!

Maxine knit up this adorable Baby Surprise Jacket using Zarina Print and then she made the buttons appear to be tied on! Too cute! A lucky little girl in Texas will be the talk of the town!

Laura made these cute Valentine's Day socks for her grandsons! Sure to be a cherished Valentine treat! Larua used Zara nd the Yankee Knitter Designs pattern!

I actually made this Caffe vest using Voyage and Nanuk from Berroco featured in booklet #314....a fun, quick knit! If you look closely, beyond the ever present ironing board, you will see what we used as the original logo when we started this little buisness almost 10 years ago! Just a little bit of Knit-a-Bit history to make your day!

This brings this week's newsletter to a close, please don't cry....Pam WILL be knitting this Monday night! Come and bring your latest project and remember, a reservation is never required! How great is that! Come check out the newest yarns and patterns!

Susan and Harriet