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SLO Yarn Crawl, Gwen Bortner, Cat Bordhi!
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Auntie Wooly Says:
Dahlings!
Scarecrow Fest is coming which means my return to Cambria!
Come in October, visit with me, join me for a little knitting or crocheting and see all the amazing scarecrows in town. This year they're expecting around 400.
This year, you'll also have the ability to vote for your favorite. Of course, we hope it's me, but the choice is yours!
Details on all the fun events in town for Scarecrow Fest and Harvest Fest can be found by
Even more fun coming in October, so keep checking our web site.
Until next time... Happy Stitching, My Dears!
Auntie W.
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SLO County Yarn Crawl!
We're so excited to be a part of the first ever SLO County Yarn Crawl.On Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, fiber fans from all over will get to sample all 5 yarn shops in SLO county! Visit all 5 shops, get your passport stamped, and you'll be entered to win fabulous prizes from some of the leading companies in the business!
The festivities start on Friday evening, September 20th from 4PM to 7PM with our FREE 'Kick-off Party' featuring Gina Wilde of Alchemy Yarns. You'll be able to spend some time in the shop, meet Gina and hear her wonderful stories, see the latest from over 90 different vendors, including trunk shows from Alchemy Yarns and Manos del Uruguay and a soft-sculpture exhibit of needle felting and knotless netting from local Cambria artist Jana Seely. You'll also have the opportunity to register to win a fabulous prize that evening. If you register for the prize you'll receive a free gift as our thank you for attending the first ever Yarn Crawl.
On that Friday night, you'll also hear some music from our own Oz Barron! Before he was 'that guy in the yarn shop' Oz performed all over the country in various bands getting to play with some of his favorite artists. So stop by for a short, intimate set of acoustic tunes. We'll have local beer and wine and other refreshments available as well as some tasty snacks so stop in and spend an evening with your friends at the Ball & Skein to help you get ready to start Yarn Crawlin' on Saturday! The Yarn Crawl hours are Saturday the 21 and Sunday the 22 from 10 - 5. All weekend we'll have special surprises, unique items, many giveaways and gifts. Put on your Crawling shoes and plan on a full weekend of fun and fiber! When you arrive at the Ball & Skein, either Friday evening or during the Crawl hours on Saturday and Sunday, be sure to check in with Tamara, your SLO Yarn Crawl Concierge!
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Weekend Away February 7 - 9, 2014
Color. We all love it. Some of us struggle with color while others seem to swim in it effortlessly. One thing we all agree on is we love beautiful color in our knitting. And using color can be much easier than you think.
This new class from Gwen is for knitters of all levels. Gwen freely admits, much to other's surprise, to struggling with color most of her life. But her love of learning and knitting brought her to learn about color as well as how to use it in her knitting. Her motto is, "If I can do it, so can you!" And with the things you'll learn in this class, you will! In this class, we'll explore color and talk about color theory in simple accessible terms. We'll experiment using colors in a variety of yarns. We'll see how some fibers take the dye differently and how different colors of different yarns behave in sometimes unexpected ways. We'll also address various techniques for using color that will allow knitters of all abilities to take advantage of color work in their knitting. As always, the class will be filled with tips and techniques from one of the most entertaining and gifted teachers in the business. So, whether you're a knitter that has only knit simple scarves or cowls, or you just finished your first Kaffe Fassett sweater, there will be plenty in this class for you! Prerequisites: You'll need to be able to knit, purl, cast-on and bind-off without assistance. You should also be able to read simple knitting patterns. Must be willing to learn something new that might change your perception of the world around you! |
Join us and Cat Bordhi in Peru!
Many of us love Alpaca, much of which comes from Peru. Many of us have admired the amazing colors and patterns of traditional Peruvian textiles, both knitted and woven. This is a great opportunity to learn more about this amazing land and the people that live there. We're excited to bring you on a group trip to Peru with Jim Petkiewicz of Frog Tree Yarns and Community Links International for 10 days beginning on Tuesday March 13, 2014 through Sunday March 23. As if 10 days in Peru led by someone that knows the area and people so well wasn't enough, we'll be joined by the one and only Cat Bordhi!
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Manos Trunk Show!
You probably know we stock every yarn Manos del Uruguay makes in every color. Did you also know they have some of the most knittable, interesting patterns as well? From now till Wednesday September 25, come see the latest designs from Manos, a certified Fair Trade yarn from a Woman's Cooperative in Uruguay that has been changing lives for over 40 years. Click here for all the beautiful yarns and colors |
Knit, Swirl Trunk Show
From September 28 thru October 14, get to know the #1 knitting book in the country.
Over 25,000 copies of this amazing book have been sold and to us and the others that have experienced them, we're not surprised. These unique, flattering, easy to knit jackets are fun and show stoppers wherever you go.
We'll have a range of these jackets across a variety of shapes and yarn types so you can pick the style that appeals to you. We've helped many people through these jackets. Believe us when we say - you can do it! |
Free Knit Pattern!
Can it really be September? Are we really talking about October? Yes we are. So get a head start on your holiday gifts and make up some of these cute, simple fingerless mitts from this free pattern courtesy of our friends at Manos! One skein of Maxima, a soft, single-ply, worsted weight merino available in over 60 colors, is plenty to make these fun mitts. |
You can shop with us on-line!
As you may know we have a secure on-line store
where we offer a variety of products. We just want to make sure you know not everything in the store is on-line, so if you don't see what you're looking for, please give us a call or send us an email.
Our shipping rates are: $7 flat rate in the US, FREE SHIPPING for all orders over $150!
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Ongoing Events Stitching In Your Slippers - FREE OPEN KNITTING and CROCHET Every Friday and Sunday from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM 4210 Bridge St Cambria, California 93428
Learn To Knit or Crochet for FREE
No class, no schedule, just drop in and we'll get you started with the basics for FREE! Why do we do this for free? We want to share this craft with everyone we can. Of course we'd love it if you become regular guests in the shop, but it gives us so much pleasure to teach as many people as possible how to start their journey with our favorite craft.
Stay tuned to our Website, our Facebook Page (Feel free to 'Like' us!), our Ravelry Page, or this newsletter for all the latest news and upcoming special events! |
Thank You
4 years ago we had the great opportunity to continue the tradition of this little shop in Cambria. Over the years we've met so many wonderful people, have had so many adventures, and had the joy of hearing so many great stories from so many of you. We're looking forward to many more years with all of you. Thank you so much, from all of us here at the Ball & Skein & More.
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Contact Info Kris and Oz 805-927-3280 [email protected] |
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