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Greetings!
Happy New Year! New year, new yarn, new you?
Whatever your New Year resolutions are, you can be sure that knitting is one you'll be able to keep!! Why not perfect a few skills in a workshop, or join a class or even try to come to Sit & Knit once in a while on a Saturday morning. And a FYI for you multi-taskers.....I have been informed that you burn 29 calories an hour simply sitting and knitting. Unless, of course, you are one of those people (hmm....hmmm) who can knit while on the treadmill......then, the possibilities are endless!!
Cheers to "Happy Needles in 2011" |
| It's our Birthday!!!! | | |
Two years ago, on January 11th, In The Loop opened its doors to the knitting community and with your help we have moved to a larger space, made our presence known on the Web, Facebook and Ravelry and continue to grow everyday.To celebrate, we are throwing a birthday party:
Saturday, January 8th from 10:00 - 4:00
*The first 20 people who make a purchase will receive a project grab bag.
*Sign up and pay for a Winter Workshop and we will take $5.00 off.
*Spend $100 or more and receive an In The Loop knitting bag.
*Every purchase entitles you to enter the raffle drawing for a fantastic gift worth over $75.00
* The discount coupon jar will be out again with discounts of 10% 15% or 20%
CELEBRATE OUR BIRTHDAY WITH US AND HUNKER DOWN FOR SOME SERIOUS JANUARY WINTER KNITTING |
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Marian
This quick knit cowl is a free pattern on Ravelry that uses 2 skeins of Ushya doubled, a big needle and a little seed stitch and wear it tomorrow. It's like a warm hug around your neck!
Sock Monkey Hat
Made with 1 skein of Cambio tweed and a little off-white and red accent yarns, this adorable hat will make your little monkey smile!
Our Sex in the City
An original In The Loop Design, these Sarah Jessica Parker inspired fingerless gloves are made from one skein of Swan's Island Fingering merino.Truely elegant!
Tiny Tea Leaves
A simple childs cardigan knit from the top down. "The young girls version of the original Tea Leaves" made up in Misti Alpacas Tone on Tone Hand Painted Worsted. A great project for your first top down sweater. A purchasable pattern on Ravelry.
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Inspirations come from all sorts of events.................even 20" of SNOW!
Our window display this month reflects the outside landscape of beautiful snow. A winter white accessory is the perfect jem to dress up your outfit and make you feel elegant and in style. We've put together a few of our favorites and hope that you'll come in to wander through our Winter White Wonderland.
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PROJECT OF THE MONTH
"THE KNITTERS BOOK OF YARN" | | |
The Knitters Book of Yarn, by Clara Parkes, will teach you everything you need to know about yarn. How it's made, who makes it, how it gets to you, and what it longs to become. The next time you pick up a skein, you won't have to wonder what to do with it. You'll just know - the way any yarn whisperer would!
This wonderful "bible" is a must have for every knitter. The author has broken down the mystery of yarn and how to make the perfect selection for every project you want to tackle. In addition, she's included some wonderful and creative project patterns, many utilizing yarn selections we carry at In the Loop!
We've whipped up a couple for your enjoyment! The Foolproof Baby Hat is appropriately named and just precious and so incredibly soft in Malibrigo worsted. Another of our favorites is the Scaruffle. We've made it with one skein of the Filatura DiCrosa Superior, which is a cashmere/silk blend as light as a feather!
For the month of January, we will be offering the book AND materials you will need for any project patterns found in the book for an introductory discount of 20%!!
We hope that you come in and take advantage of this wonderful January only special.
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Thank you, thank you, thank you! To everyone who participated in the Charity Silent Auction, we offer our sincerest thanks. Not only did many of you get some wonderful handmade knitted items at fabulous prices, but we will be able to make a donation from the proceeds to The American Cancer Society of over $1,400!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Just a reminder.......please don't forget about our Saturday afternoon two-hour workshops being offered in the next several weeks. There's still a few spots open, so please check out our website for details and sign up today!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Each month, our lovely customers enter a drawing to win a $50.00 gift certificate. For the month of January, the lucky winner is:
PAT LOVALLO Congratualtions Pat! We'll see you in the shop soon.
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Heather's Help | | |
Each month our newest resident knitting guru, Heather, will provide us with a bit of wisdom, useful tip, or a lesson well learned.
Frogging fluffy or sticky yarns like mohair can be difficult even leading to yarn loss. Try this little magic trick.... put the knitting into the freezer for a while; when you take it out your ripping will go much faster!
Who couldn't use a cashmere popsicle!!!!!!
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