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| | Join us September 1st |
Clear your calendar for the evening of September 1st. You have the opportunity to meet a very special guest, and you won't want to miss this!
Veronika of YOTH Yarns (Yarn on the House) will be bringing yarn and samples for a very special Boutique event. You'll talk with Veronika, shop her stunning yarns, and explore the sophisticated patterns knit in YOTH yarns. Scroll down for more details and click here to RSVP for this free event.
Fall is Around the Corner
It's such an exciting time in the shop. Share some of our favorite things about Fall....
- You'll find loads of beautiful new Fall yarns, books, and notions arriving in the shop. Check out the highlights below!
- As you knit and crochet, preparing for the holidays and making projects for yourself, what podcasts do you listen to? Here are two local podcasts you might enjoy.
- Our staff are often asked what's on our needles... Check out the section below for a few of our current projects and why they inspired us.
Learn with Us
Spaces are still available in many upcoming workshops, and we've added more opportunities for you to learn new skills. You'll find more details below.
Save the Date 
- We'll be celebrating our 5th Anniversary the weekend of November 4-6, so mark your calendar and join in the fun!
- Tonight is the Danville Art and Wine Stroll! We are partnering with Cafe Atilla to offer small bits and non-alcoholic drinks for this fun event. A trolley will run from downtown Danville to the Rose Garden center and we hope you'll stop by and visit. Tickets are still available at http://danvilleareachamber.com/events/art-wine-stroll-2/ or you can purchase your ticket tonight in the Rose Garden center or downtown.
Don't Miss the Latest
Want to know what's happening in the shop in between our newsletters? We have been active on both Instagram and Facebook, posting photos and updates regularly. Join us there! We'll let you know when we receive shipments of new goodies, and what our community and staff are working on.
Shop Local
Thank you for continuing to support A Yarn Less Raveled and all your local businesses! In shopping local, you are helping to sustain the greater Diablo area with jobs, tax dollars, and especially our community. Check out the flyers in the shop for more information about your impact in the local economy.
Cheers,
Mindy and the AYLR Team
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| YOTH Yarns Boutique on September 1 |
Join Us for an Evening with YOTH Yarns
YOTH Yarns took the yarn community by storm a couple years ago, and have been a highly sought-after addition knitters' and crocheters' collections since then.
Veronika and her brother run the business, offering four yarns ranging from heavy lace/light fingering to worsted weight. Their sophisticated color palette is calming, whether you choose from the raw palette (neutrals), the fresh palette (blues and greens), or the juicy palette (reds, oranges, and yellows).
Veronika of YOTH yarns will be in our shop on Thursday, September 1st. Veronika will bring gorgeous samples, luscious yarn, and she'll share the story of YOTH (Yarn on the House). Mark your calendar and join us for this very special event!
We hope you'll join us for this unique opportunity! Here are the event details:
- Date: Thursday, September 1, 2016
- Time: 4:00-7:00pm (Veronika will give a brief talk at 6:00pm)
- Cost: This is a free event and we'll have some treats and a raffle!
- RSVP: Please click here to RSVP, or call or come in to the shop.
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Fall is Around the Corner
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| | The Fiber Co. Arranmore |
Just in time for holiday and fall weather knitting and crocheting, our new autumn products are rolling into the shop. We are especially excited about all the new yarns, as we continue to offer a wide variety of yarn options for your projects.
Some of the newest products flying off the shelves include: New notions? Oh Yes! - Gleener Pet Attachments and Dryer Dots
- Love and Leche body and hand lotion
- Vintage buttons (one of a kind)
- Needle Keepers
We are excited to launch the newest books and magazines:
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Listen While You Knit or Crochet
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It can be challenging to read while knitting or crocheting, so many of us listen to Podcasts or audiobooks while relaxing with our project.
Last month, we had a lovely visit from two local podcasters, Kim Hansen of Destined 2 Knit and Barbara Kluver of 2 Knit Lit Chicks. Both podcasts are fun, informative, and unique. |
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Destined 2 Knit
Kim and Marcie explore and review local (and not so local) yarn shops and share tips about all things knitting.
Episode 14 features A Yarn Less Raveled, beginning at approximately 28 min into the podcast.
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2 Knit Lit Chicks
Barb and Tracie share their love of knitting, crochet, yarn and reading. Barb is a frequent shop visitor, and introduced Kim to our shop.
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| What's on Our Needles? |
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| | Wish I Might - Image copyright Irish Girlie Knits |
Our staff include a very talented, diverse group of knitters, crocheters, designers, and all-around yarn fanatics. We wanted to give you a peek into our knitting bags, and have chosen a few projects to share. Lee: I'm knitting Wish I Might by Irish Girlie Knits, using Anzula Nebula. I love this pattern as it is fun to see two colors come together with a hint of sparkle. It is lightweight with a combination of stockinette and a lovely lace border. Anzula yarn is a dream to knit with. It is a top 5 favorite of mine.Pamela: I have lots of project in process, but primarily I am working on a Hitchhiker scarf (Martina Behm) for a gift. I wanted to make my niece Tiffany something special, and she loves, loves, loves the Golden State Warriors. So, I am using the lovely LunaPurl self-striping sock yarn, especially dyed in the gold and blue colorway. Anyone who knows me, knows that I'm not really a fan of sock knitting, but I love sock yarn. I am putting 3 seed beads on the very tips of the "teeth", using blue, yellow and clear. It's so much fun! Beads, Martina Behm and Andrea's lovely yarn...who could ask for more?
Yvonne:I am knitting Sandshore (Alicia Plummer) in Tahki Cotton Classic. This yarn has great stitch definition, and I love the sheen. What I love about this pattern is that I can try it on as I knit for a more custom fit.
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| Learn with Us |
 Spaces are still available in many upcoming workshops, and we've added more opportunities for you to learn new skills. You'll find highlights below and much more on our website.
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| Beginning Knit and Crochet Clinics |
Check Out Our Beginning Knit and Crochet Clinics!
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| | Learn to Knit or Crochet |
Have you always wanted to learn the basics of knitting or crocheting, or want to brush up on existing skills? Do you have a busy schedule and can't commit to a three-week class?
In our Beginning Knit Clinics and Beginning Crochet Clinics, our goal is to teach you a few simple skills at a time, in a focused time-frame, building your confidence and helping you successfully learn and fall in love with a new craft. As you progress, you can attend additional Beyond the Basics Clinics to add to your "tool box" of techniques and skills and explore new projects.
Complete Clinics 1 and 2 for Knitting or Crochet and you'll have the skills and practice to complete simple, confidence-building projects.
You'll have greater flexibility in scheduling, you can learn at your own pace and more importantly, you'll be able to focus on specific skill building, one or two techniques at a time.
Clinic Information
- Knit Clinics 1 and 2 take place on the first and third Thursday of each month respectively, from 5:30-7:00pm
- Crochet Clinics 1 and 2 take place on the second and fourth Thursday of each month respectively, from 5:30-7:00pm
- Clinics are limited to 6 students, so you'll have dedicated attention as you learn
- Advance registration and payment are requested to reserve your seat
- Each 90-minute Clinic session is $30.00
Click on each link to learn more and to register online:
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Thank you for being a part of this very special community!
We look forward to sharing your fiber journeys and stories, as you practice the art of creating handmade items simply by using a skein of yarn, and two sticks or one hook.
Cheers,
Mindy and your friends at A Yarn Less Raveled
730 Camino Ramon, Suite 186
Danville, CA 94526
925-263-2661
info@ayarnlessraveled.com
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