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Monday-Saturday: 
 11:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m.
 
Sunday:
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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July News: Classes, Yarn & Treats!

 
Hiya, knitters, 

Happy summer!  The most wonderful time of year....am I wrong?  The days are long, the festival season is upon us and the cherries are available at every roadside stand between Northport and Arcadia.  I've been knitting almost as much as I do in the winter, but my focus has been on the small things--a cotton shawl, a few lacy washcloths and socks for fall. 

There are so many things going on in the shop--I'm excited to share a few of the summer goodies with all of you.  My favorite?  The shop's beautiful new face lift!

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Hope you're enjoying the best of what summer has to offer--with a little knitting on the side, of course!

Best,
 
Melissa

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9031 S. Kasson St. 
P.O. Box 54
Cedar, Michigan 49621
(231) 228-2800
Top 10 Summer Treats
at Wool & Honey

New & Fabulous

1.
  Local Handspun Yarn. 

Handspun YarnWe stock Northern Michigan's best selection of local, handspun yarn from It's So Ewe, Frivolity Fibers, Procraftination Creations, Fehrenbach Farms and Spun Honey Fibers.  It's such a special treat to knit with handspun yarn--we can't seem to keep it in stock!  (One skein typically makes a pair of mittens, a slouchy cowl, pair of fingerless mitts, a special baby sweater.....)

2.  Royal Jelly Guest Soaps.

Bee Soap
Need a hostess gift for that dinner party on Saturday night?  How about a cute bee-stamped soap infused with nourishing shea butter and royal jelly?  Try wrapping in a hand-knit washcloth and tying it up with a pretty ribbon--your host will think you're the sweetest!

3.  Indian Lake Artisan Hexagonal Needles.

Indian Lake Artisan NeedlesBrand new to the knitting industry, we were the very first shop in the country to stock these beautiful hexagonal needles.  They were designed specifically with the knitter's comfort in mind; hexagonal needles, because of their unique shape, help to alleviate stress and pressure on the hands, most detrimental to those who experience arthritis.  Available in cherry, walnut and birch, these needles would make a special gift for your favorite knitter

4.  Wolles Yarn Creations.

Wolles Yarn CreationsWe've only had this yarn in the shop for a week and we've almost sold out!  (Don't worry--there's a reorder coming!)  This self-striping cotton yarn is perfect for summer--lightweight and good for those with sensitive skin.  Our shop sample is shown in Stephen West's Boneyard Shawl (free on Ravelry), but we think it'd look pretty darn great as the Knitty's popular Citron shawl, too.



5.  A. Design Jewelry.

A. Design Earrings
Local artist Andrea Henry has been a friend of mine for years.  Every season, she comes up with new jewelry designs that are fresh, modern and bright.  (And at an average price of $20 per pair, every season, I usually end up with a pair of earrings, too!)

6.  Lumpy Bumpy from Farmhouse Yarns.

Lumpy Bumpy
This East Coast-based yarn company sources its wools from local farmers, giving the small guy the opportunity to stay in agriculture.  (Not unlike my extended family!)  Lumpy Bumpy is kettle-dyed and spun thick-and-thin to resemble "novelty" handspun--great for funky scarves, mittens and cowls.

7.  The Knit Kit. 

The Knit Kit
Considered the Swiss Army Knife for knitters, this handy kit is approved by the TSA and stores point protectors, collapsible scissors, stitch markers, tape measure and more. 

8.  Vibrant Fibers.

Wool and Honey logoDyed with local, natural dyestuffs such as beets, goldenrod and sweet cherries, Vibrant Fibers is the brainchild of Leelanau native Liz Neddo.  This yarn would make a perfect "Up North" gift for your knitting friends back home--this yarn is exclusively sold at Wool & Honey.  

9.  Wool & Honey Lip Balm.

Wool & Honey Lip BalmThis vegan lip balm is made just for Wool & Honey with shea butter, candelilla wax and avocado oil.  Try out some of our delicious flavors, such as Creme Brulee, Mojito and Pomegranate Lemon.

10.  Aral Peak Alpacas.

Aral Peak AlpacasThese furry little guys live just a few miles from the shop, outside the village of Empire.  Softly spun, this beautiful yarn comes in over 15 natural shades of Alpaca.  Another Wool & Honey exclusive.

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Can't stop in to see us?  Call (231) 228-2800--we ship far and wide!
Wool and Honey logoJuly Classes

Knitting 201
Saturday, July 31st: 2-4 p.m.
OR
Wednesday, June 28th:
12-2 p.m.
 
So you've gotten the basics down--now what?  This class will focus on learning to purl, increase, decrease, bind-off and offer a few simple tips to reading patterns.
 
One 2-hour session. $25.00. Materials provided.
 
Baby Booties
Fridays, July 23rd & 30th:
4-6 p.m.
 
Be the hit of every baby shower with these precious hand-knit classics--with a twist.  Choose from a wide selection of sock yarns-variegated, self-striping or solid colors--whatever your choice, you'll be sure to impress the new mom.  
A Wool & Honey original pattern.
 
Two 2-hour sessions. $30.00, plus materials.
 
Finishing Techniques: 
It's All in the Details
Wednesday, July 21st:
6-8 p.m.
One of the most important aspects of knitting isn't the actual knitting--it's the sewing, seaming & wrestling that some cleverly call "finishing".  Knowing how to match up the proper sewing techniques insures overall knitting success.  You will be shocked and impressed at how much you'll learn in this two hour class; you'll leave confident with your new-found sewing skills--and proud to call your pieces hand-knit. 
 
One 2-hour session.  $25.00. Materials provided.