tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49814647043612480612024-03-13T23:35:25.906-07:00Knit Pickings HappeningsSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343953318305557619noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981464704361248061.post-60263935546052398362010-09-28T03:45:00.000-07:002010-09-28T04:04:06.565-07:00Charity back to every week!The Charity Knitting Group is back to knitting every week: Thurs morning from 10am to noon. I'm sorry for the confusion but, as we all know, that's what happens when life gets a tad too busy. We have enough wonderful ladies to insure someone will always be there. <br /><br />We took a tour of <strong>Emmaus House</strong> in Haverhill and we are committed to helping them in every way we can. They are an amazing organization. What we are most impressed about is they are "solutions based." That means they help each person or family to get to a place where they can support themselves. Families, singles, elderly.... Men, women, kids of all ages. They need hats, mittens, scarves, lap afghans, quilts, sweaters, vests. ANYTHING! Babies, toddlers, youth, boys, girls... The elderly would love a lap afghan to keep the chill off. Whatever you make, they will be able to use it. <br /><br />Please join us to knit or, if you can't, please drop your items off at the counter in the shop and we will make sure they get there. Please leave your name and email address so we can send you a big THANK YOU!!<br /><br />Ruth Paul<br />Group Organizer<br />Charity Knitting GroupSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343953318305557619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981464704361248061.post-49302446132587187812010-09-08T06:03:00.000-07:002010-09-08T06:12:30.036-07:00Change of Schedule for Charity GroupThe Charity Knitting Group is changing how often we meet. Instead of every week, we are now meeting the first and third Thursday of each month. Same time: 10am - Noon. Most of us go to lunch afterwards at Uno's to enjoy the all-you-can-eat Soup & Salad for $9 including tip. Come join us!<br /><br />If you are unable to attend the knitting (or crocheting!) session, please leave your items at the front desk and we will make sure they get to the charity. If you have a preferred charity include a note and I will make sure they get there. If not, we will select the charity. Please leave your name and contact information so we know who was so generous!<br /><br />We have many free patterns. You do not have to use our patterns but you are welcome to them! The only exception is the military: they have strict requirements for the helmet liners and you will need the pattern. They are not hard to make; they just have specific requirements.<br /><br />Please join us!<br />-Ruth Paul<br />Charity Group LeaderSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343953318305557619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981464704361248061.post-79594018534340589642010-08-05T13:55:00.000-07:002010-08-05T14:01:35.468-07:00Okay, I am bad !! I know I haven't posted in 4 months!!! Been very busy as a one woman show. No more excuses.<br /><br />Just to let you all know, Our class schedule is now posted on the website @ <a href="http://www.knitpickings.com/">www.knitpickings.com</a>. For the first time in Knit Pickings history, I have planned and posted the schedule for 8 months. We also have hard copies available @ the shop for your viewing pleasure.<br /><br />Please stop by and see all the new fall yarns arriving daily!!!<br /><br />SueSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343953318305557619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981464704361248061.post-40206926305390414982010-04-07T10:43:00.000-07:002010-04-07T11:10:59.162-07:00Spring Clearance SaleWell, its that time of year again where we have to part with some beautiful yarns, needles and knitting bags to make room for new things! And, I know how you all love new things!<br /><br />So, we are offering selected yarns, needles and knitting bags 40-50% off. Books and Booklets 30-40%. So, stop by and fill up those empty spaces in your stash we some great buys!<br /><br />Now, on a sad note, I am working the shop alone these days. With the economy as it is, and the new payroll changes that the new insurance bill will bring, I had to layoff the shop front help. But, don't fret, Vicki, Barbara and Lea still work here @ different capacities. Vicki is still teaching, Barbara is helping out on days I teach and Lea is working on computer technical stuff. So, my staff is still here to help you!<br /><br />Terry is now teaching 2 project of choices classes in the evening!! Tuesday is full and Thursday had 3 openings. So, if you want to join a project of choice just call the shop.<br /><br />Vicki and I still teach project of choice classes during the day. Currently Mondays and Fridays are full. We have opened another class for Tuesday Mornings from 10-12. Please call the shop if you are interested in signing up for May.<br /><br />With Vicki and Terry dedicated to teaching, I hope to offer some new classes. Please e-mail me ideas and requests for upcoming classes. We are open to fresh new ideas! My e-mail is <a href="mailto:sue@knitpickings.com">sue@knitpickings.com</a>.<br /><br />We still offer both knitting and crochet clinics with one to one teaching with an instructor any time. We just ask that you call the shop with 24hr notice so we can have an instructor available. Cost is $10/half hour.<br /><br />On a happy note, my daughter Meghan is graduating from New England College on Saturday May 15 th so the shop will be closed that day!!<br /><br />Thank you for your continued support!!<br /><br />SueSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343953318305557619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981464704361248061.post-33707731895282331842010-03-19T07:46:00.000-07:002010-03-19T08:02:07.029-07:00April Showers!<a href="http://www.makingfetchhappen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/nowvoy38-300x225.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="http://www.makingfetchhappen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/nowvoy38-300x225.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />April is just around the corner, and it's a wonderful time to be knitting and crocheting! Rainy spring days, sports events, sunny and mild afternoons spent sitting out on your deck or porch...these are all perfect opportunities to relax with your needles or hooks and some yarn. <br /><br />Have too many projects hanging on your needles? Come to our UFO workshop. UFO stands for UnFinished Objects...we all have them, and we all could use some help finishing from time to time. The workshop takes place here at Knit Pickings on April 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. <br /><br />Our full class schedule for April is up on our website. <a href="http://knitpickings.com/Classes.html">Click here for details. </a> Stop in and reserve your spot in class today!<br /> <br />Happy Spring & Happy Knitting!<br />The Knit Pickings Staff.Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343953318305557619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981464704361248061.post-7442604022818421492010-03-12T11:51:00.000-08:002010-03-12T11:58:39.953-08:00Happy St. Patrick's Day!<a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3636/3362938078_d19d8bfc09.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 393px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 262px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3636/3362938078_d19d8bfc09.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-size:130%;">To celebrate the holiday, Knit Pickings is having a <span style="color:#009900;">St. Patrick's Day Sale!</span></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">March 13th - March 17th</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#009900;">20% off yarn</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#009900;">10% off needles</span></div><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Exclusions: Comfort, Encore, Vintage, Weekend, classes, books, patterns, accessories, and gift cards.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">No other discounts apply.</span>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343953318305557619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981464704361248061.post-56759143037145987932010-01-14T08:47:00.001-08:002010-01-14T10:15:51.073-08:00New Year!The holiday season really came and went very quickly this year!! Of course no holiday season goes by without it's share of mishaps!!<br /><br />As some of you already know, Gail Gelin has left Knit Pickings as an instructor. It was a very difficult time for all of us as we really enjoyed learning from Gail's many talents. We wish her well on her new endeavors!<br /><br />Change can be very difficult. We understand that! Some of Gail's students have decided to take a break from the project of choice classes. So, we now have openings on Wednesday and Thursday nights.<br /><br />Terry Campbell will be taking over the Thursday class from 7-9 PM. She is a wonderful teacher and person. Terry's favorite part of knitting is the finishing. I know, can you believe it?!! She is a master @ finishing. In fact, Terry also repairs and finishes other folks garments. She has been knitting for 30 years+ and is an experience knitter. Her work is beautiful. Terry also spins and sews. She can even put in those pesky zippers!! I am blessed to have found Terry!!<br /><br />Vicki White and I will be sharing the Wednesday class for a bit. The plan is for Vicki to take it over down the road. Vicki has been with me from the start of the shop in 2006. She also has been knitting 30 years + an is an experience Knitter! Vicki's favorite knitting is cables! Vicki spins and weaves as well. I do have talented staff!!!<br /><br />New yarns and accessories arrive each week. So, you might miss new things if you don't stop in often! Just kidding!!<br /><br />New this week is Jade Sapphire cashmere scarf kits. Each kit contains 4 skeins of cashmere yarns and seven different scarf patterns. We do have a beautiful sample scarf that you will see the staff and I wearing. Cost of the kits are $99.00 for 100% cashmere!<br /><br />We also have go knits new sterling silver stitch marker charms necklace. The necklace is a black cord with stitch markers of various shapes and sizes. It is beautiful and functional. They sell for $36.00.<br /><br />Spring yarns will be arriving soon as well so stay tuned for New arrivals.<br /><br />Events for the next month is a Yarn Tasting with Warren and Marina Shumway of Cascade Yarns. The event is Friday January 22nd from 6-8 pm. Come and sample new yarns from Cascade. All purchases on Cascade Yarns will be 10% off that night as well!! Refreshments will be served!<br /><br />Stay Tuned for info on our annual Super Bowl Sunday event and the magic loop workshop in February.<br /><br />Happy Knitting!<br /><br />SueSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343953318305557619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981464704361248061.post-8938737671553710822009-11-24T12:18:00.000-08:002009-11-24T12:21:24.155-08:00Happy ThanksgivingHello Everyone,<br /><br />My staff and I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!! Knit Pickings will close @ 5 pm on Wednesday 11/25 and reopen on Friday 11/27 Normal business hours. There is NO Friday night knit Club on 11/27.<br /><br />Happy Turkey and Football!!!<br /><br />SueSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343953318305557619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981464704361248061.post-80800707835847801672009-10-08T13:26:00.000-07:002009-10-08T13:40:08.219-07:00Happy OctoberWell, fall weather has finally arrived. I love this time of Year! Beautiful crisp air, fabulous leaf colors and warm apple cider. Don't turn on the heat, put a great fire on in the fireplace and cozy up with a love one!!! Read a great book or knit to your hearts content. <br /><br />Doesn't that sound great? So, on Friday October 9th (tomorrow) we are going to have some Halloween fun. Come by the shop between the bewitching hours of 6-8 pm and make some ghosties, pumpkins and bats.<br /><br />Barbara and I were finishing the ghosties sample yesterday. Boy, did we have some laughs. Come see Barbara "Easter egg" shape ghost. I did tell her it was Halloween not Easter! But all in good fun! <br /><br />So,come have some fun with us tomorrow night.Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343953318305557619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981464704361248061.post-49536305494874958992009-09-25T10:43:00.000-07:002009-09-25T11:26:05.955-07:00News of the DayWhew!!! What a week. As some of you might know already, my Mom and Dad have been staying with me since July. My Mom has Alzheimer's Disease and my Dad needed to have his hip replaced. Since Mom could not be left alone, they came up here for Dad to have surgery.<br /><br />Well, he has finally had his hip replaced on Sept 8th. After, 2 (very short) weeks in rehab, he is back in my home with Mom. What a three ring circus!!! I have never seen so many orthopedic devices in my life under one roof!!! Well, hopefully on the road to recovery and home to Florida soon!!!<br /><br />Because, of all of this, I am behind in work and communications on the blog. I do apologize for that!!<br /><br />So, here is the news of the day!!!! We have 2 trunk shows currently in the shop.<br />The first in Norah Gaughan Men. Norah is the design director for Berroco Yarns and has put out quite a few pattern books over the last few years. This book is her first, just for men. <br /><br />The sweaters are so soft and lush. I have to admit that I have had my eye on the "Beagle" Sweater to make for my son for Christmas. Mind you, my son is 23, and this is the first time he has ever agreed from me to make him a sweater. This is an amazing feat. So, I truly believe the designs in this book are wonderful and youthful!<br /><br />They are worth the trip to the shop to see and feel the great yarns we have available to knit them up. The show is here until Oct 6th<br /><br />The Second trunk show is from Universal Yarns which is the Bella Baby Show. We have several garments out of the Bella Baby book for you to see. Unfortunately, Universal has had some printing problems so, the pattern book has not been released. We are taking pre orders for the pattern book while the show is with us. This show is here until Oct 11th.<br /><br />Here is some exciting news on the customer front:<br /><br />Berroco sock contest is in its final stages I am happy to announce that Knit Pickings has a customer in the finals! Vanessa Schmidt has the cropped cardigan sweater with capped sleeves in the finals. Vanessa made this beautiful sweater out of Berroco Sock. So, go on the berroco website @ www.berroco.com and vote for Vanessa's Sweater Many Many times. Good Luck Vanessa!!!Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343953318305557619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981464704361248061.post-12319847161201740842009-09-18T12:10:00.001-07:002009-09-18T12:12:33.188-07:00Event for this Evening Sept 18th Postponed Until September 25thI am very sorry to have to postpone this evening Fun Friday Event until next week Sept 25th. My Dad had his hip replaced and is in the hospital. We are having a bit of difficulty today, so, I need to be with him.<br /><br />I hope to see you all next week.<br /><br />SueSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343953318305557619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981464704361248061.post-84567660168254613182009-09-03T10:39:00.000-07:002009-09-03T10:42:52.918-07:00Charity Knitting GroupOur charity knitting group started today! We had 6 people come to the first group!! I am so pleased. Each person chose a group they are knitting for. Several of the ladies are knitting blankets for the Project Linus and 2 are knitting helmet liners for Operation Helmet liners for soldiers.<br /><br />Come join the group!!!Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343953318305557619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981464704361248061.post-40402005696884466032009-08-31T11:48:00.000-07:002009-08-31T12:25:21.912-07:00Charity Knitting GroupBeginning this Thursday September 3rd @ 10 am, we will have a charity knitting group here @ Knit Pickings. The ladies will be working on projects for the military, prayer shawls and the Linus Project. Our charity group will be coordinated by Ruth Paul.<br /><br />This group is for the pleasure of providing for those in need. There is no instruction or cost to join the group. Information will be provided for the various project groups. If you can not attend you are free to drop off finished items for the group to send to the charities.<br /><br />Please join us in our efforts to support those in need.<br /><br />Call Knit Pickings for further info.Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343953318305557619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981464704361248061.post-57422075695359325152009-08-06T10:53:00.000-07:002009-08-06T10:54:47.090-07:00Felt Friday August 7thHi Everyone,<br /><br />I am sorry to announce that Felt Friday for tomorrow Aug 7th is canceled. Sorry for any inconvenience.<br /><br />SueSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343953318305557619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981464704361248061.post-85049407915470021552009-07-28T12:46:00.000-07:002009-08-01T08:33:28.167-07:00Hot Summer Days!!!Our fall yarns are slowly lining the shelves of Knit Pickings. Vintage Wool is doing very well. But,so is Lustra another new yarn from Berroco. Check out the patterns on our store website or @ <a href="http://berroco.com">Berroco.com</a><br /><br />Lustra is a 50/50 blend of Peruvian wool and tencel. The yarn has a beautiful sheen and soft drape. It comes in beautiful bright colors. Put up is in hanks of 197 yards with a stitch gauge of 4.5 st/inch making it a perfect weight for sweaters, vests, hats and mittens. Lustra retails @ $9.00/hank. Berroco also has an accompanying pattern book with some wonderful patterns.<br /><br />We also received a portion of our Cascade order which included Lana Bambu. Lana Bambu is a heavy worsted weight multicolored beauty! It is 78% wool and 21% Bamboo blend. Put up is in hanks of 100 grms or 196 yards and st gauge of 4.5 st/inch on # 9needle. Soft and luscious it retails for $14 and can be used for sweaters, hats, mittens and scarves. Treat yourself to a new garment!<br /><br />Can you tell I am into soft this Year?<br /><br />We have also received square knitting needles in from Kollage. We are carry them for socks right now. We have DP in size 0-4 and 40" circulars in 0-4 for those of you who love magic loop.<br /><br />Well back to unpacking fall goodies!<br /><br />SueSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343953318305557619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981464704361248061.post-34352025881893830172009-07-12T13:49:00.001-07:002009-07-12T14:10:48.892-07:00New ArrivalsWell, the fall knitting season is upon us! Very exciting!!! Over the next few weeks, many of our fall orders will be arriving.<br /><br />The first to arrive, are some of the new Berroco Yarns. The MOST exciting thus far in 2009 is Vintage Wool. I am in love with this yarn!!! This should be a Best Seller for us. Why you ask? Well, first of all, it is so soft and luxurious. Second. it comes in the beautiful heather Berroco colorways. Third, it is machine washable. Fourth, it is 50% merino wool, 40% acrylic and 10% nylon. But, you can't feel the acrylic (HONEST). Now the best part, the price is $6.00 for a hank of 217 yards. You have to feel it to believe it. We now have 15 colors in stock!!! So stop by the shop and feel the excitement!!!!!<br /><br />Be on the lookout for our August Newsletter with details of our sock contest.This is the conclusion of our Sockstacular Summer Event!<br /><br />See you all soon.<br /><br />SueSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343953318305557619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981464704361248061.post-824097009953851462009-06-24T15:01:00.001-07:002009-06-24T15:18:06.065-07:00Clearance Sale and other news!<div>Our Big Summer Clearance Sale is still going strong here at Knit Pickings! </div><br /><div>We currently have a wide selection of yarn and other merchandise (like needles and cool bags) at 50% off. Purchase a FULL bag (10 ct.) of select yarn, and receive 55% off! </div><br /><div>This clearance will continue until we've got enough room for new fall merchandise. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Speaking of *new merchandise*...keep watching our blog for info on what's coming to the store in the months ahead. Yarn, kits, books-all kinds of exciting fall offerings are in store for all you knitters! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>One more update:</div><br /><div>We'll be taking a bit of a break to enjoy some summer weather (that is, if the weather cooperates!) and Independence Day. </div><br /><a href="http://www2.scholastic.com/content/collateral_resources/multimedia/c/clipart_sum07_fourthofjuly.gif"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 338px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www2.scholastic.com/content/collateral_resources/multimedia/c/clipart_sum07_fourthofjuly.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Knit Pickings will be closed June 29 - July 5. We will re-open on July 6th with our new summer hours. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div align="center">Summer Hours:</div><br /><div align="center">Mon., Fri., Sat., 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. </div><br /><div align="center">Tues., Wed., Thurs., 12 noon - 8:00 p.m.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="left">Thank you & Happy Knitting, </div><br /><div align="left">The Knit Pickings Staff</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343953318305557619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981464704361248061.post-80493609578548917682009-06-10T14:51:00.000-07:002009-06-10T16:34:38.665-07:00Slideshow of our Hand Dyeing WorkshopOn June 5, Knit Pickings had our Hand Dyeing Workshop, and wow- what a creative group of students we had! These ladies made some gorgeous color and pattern choices, don't you think? It was wonderful to see the transformation from blank yarn canvas to stunning, one-of-a-kind works of art!<br /><div><embed style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 320px" name="flashticker" align="middle" src="http://widget-92.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3170534137689252754&site=widget-92.slide.com"></embed> <div style="WIDTH: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3170534137689252754&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-92.slide.com/p1/3170534137689252754/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3170534137689252754&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-92.slide.com/p2/3170534137689252754/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3170534137689252754&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-92.slide.com/p4/3170534137689252754/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" border="0" /></a></div></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343953318305557619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981464704361248061.post-50117460092477640092009-06-03T14:53:00.001-07:002009-06-03T15:10:23.294-07:00You won't believe it until you feel it.Sue has been very busy choosing new fall yarns lately, and with good reason- there's so much out there to pick from! One standout has got us all very excited here at the shop. We all oohed and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ahhed</span> over it.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Two words:<span style="color:#6600cc;"><em>Vintage Wool</em></span>.</span><br /><br />It's from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Berroco</span>. It's not just soft, it's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">sooooffft</span>. You'll be convinced it's fine merino wool- (we were) but it's not. It's 217 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">yds</span>. of a blend of 50% acrylic, 40% wool, and 10% nylon. It's machine wash gentle, dry flat. And did we mention it's soft? We don't know how <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Berroco</span> did it but we know we love it, and we know you all will too. We're expecting delivery of 15 colors of Vintage Wool the week of July 7<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">th</span>.!<br /><br />Happy Knitting,<br />The Knit Pickings StaffSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343953318305557619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981464704361248061.post-14142090283893432822009-05-28T14:55:00.001-07:002009-05-28T15:11:28.635-07:00A quick reminder!<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;">Free class: "How To Use Ravelry.com" </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;">Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon</span> </div><div align="center"><em>This class will be held here at Knit Pickings (18 Plaistow Rd.) <a href="http://ravelry.com/">Ravelry</a> is a wonderful online community dedicated to the love of all things fiber. Whether your thing is knitting, weaving, dyeing, or general gabbery, the Ravelry world is one that takes a little help navigating. We'll help guide you through all the loops and spins, and soon you'll be a pro!</em> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><br /><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;">Hand Dyeing Workshop- spots still available!!</span></div>Come join us Friday, June 5th 2009 for a fun evening of creativity. We are going to dye our own sock yarn to Launch Sockstacular Summer. From 7-9 ish we will take blank un-dyed Happy Choices, and with the magic of jacquard dye, create our very own colorway of sock yarn! Cost is $35.00 per person, which includes all materials. You can dye additional blanks for $17.99 per skein.<br /><br />Happy Knitting,<br />The Knit Pickings Staff.Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343953318305557619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981464704361248061.post-67449663846033554302009-05-20T06:14:00.001-07:002009-05-20T06:33:20.052-07:00Fall PreviewWell, I have been super busy previewing all the new fall lines from many yarn companies. May is so fun because all the yarn company reps are all visiting shops with the new fall yarns and patterns for 09/10.<div><div><br /></div><div>I have had a great time looking at and feeling all the beautiful fibers and textures. Most of the patterns this year are emphasizing clean lines and bright colors. I am having difficulty choosing the patterns I want to knit and display in the shop. There are so many great ones to choose from. </div><div><br /></div><div>Tweed this year is big with great patterns of classic designs and of course bright colors. I know everyone thinks tweed is scratchy, but guess what? I have found a new aran weight tweed which is soft and beautiful. I can't wait for you all to see it!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>In the next few weeks watch for the announcement of our Summer Clearance and "full Bag" sale</div><div>as we will need to make room for fall. We will again have some great bargains to share.</div><div><br /></div><div>Most of the new yarns will be starting to arrive in late June and July.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well, I am off to Paris tomorrow to visit my husband who is on a month long business trip in Europe. I will see you all when I get back.</div><div><br /></div><div>Don't forget our free Ravelry class on May 30th and our hand dye workshop on June 5th</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Knitting!</div><div>Sue</div></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343953318305557619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981464704361248061.post-17793394728984783922009-05-05T15:04:00.000-07:002009-05-05T16:35:57.660-07:00We've been very busy here at Knit Pickings! Where to even start? We had our second "Fun Friday Event"- a fashion show starring our students, customers and shop family. We asked everyone to bring their knit and crochet items to model for us, and they did not disappoint! So many gorgeous, beautifully made items graced our catwalk. We also had some fantastic raffle prizes: gorgeous sock yarn, wool wash, and two wonderful knitting bags. As you can see by the pictures, we had a great time!<br /><br /><br /><br /><embed style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 320px" name="flashticker" align="middle" src="http://widget-c7.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3170534137685788871&site=widget-c7.slide.com" wmode="transparent" salign="l" scale="noscale" quality="high"></embed><br /><br /><br /><div style="WIDTH: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3170534137685788871&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-c7.slide.com/p1/3170534137685788871/bb_t016_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3170534137685788871&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-c7.slide.com/p2/3170534137685788871/bb_t016_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3170534137685788871&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-c7.slide.com/p4/3170534137685788871/bb_t016_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" border="0" /></a></div>We'd like to thank everyone for their enthusiasm and participation!<br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">In stock now: Sereknity Yarn in sock and DK weights. Amazingly hand painted skeins with names like "Rock Lobster", "Blue Hawaii", "Sweet Baby James", "Watermelon", and "After Dinner Mint"...colors you will absolutely fall in love with!</span><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong><em>In other news, all J-Knits yarn is now 50% off!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P1xdZCIaMaM/SgDD64_oOtI/AAAAAAAAABg/s68ApIPSCfo/s1600-h/DSCN0019.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332477375305759442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P1xdZCIaMaM/SgDD64_oOtI/AAAAAAAAABg/s68ApIPSCfo/s320/DSCN0019.JPG" border="0" /></a></em></strong></span> </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>wouldn't now be a great time to add to your stash?</em></span></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">We're also celebrating the arrival of warmer weather and summer sock knitting with 2 sock yarns on sale for the month of May:</span></span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Schaeffer's Anne 20% off</span></strong></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Anne is a beautiful hand dyed yarn which is a merino nylon mix. It is 560 yards which is the most of any sock yarn we carry. </span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Schoeller & Stahl Sockina Cotton 20% off</strong></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">This sock yarn is a beautiful cotton blend that knits up in shading and fair-isle colorways. </span></p><br /><p align="left">Our next Fun Friday event will be a hand dyeing workshop on Friday, June 5. </p><p align="left">some details:</p><ul><li><div align="left">time: 7-9 ish P.M. </div></li><li><div align="left">cost is $35.<span style="color:#000000;">00</span> per person (includes all materials)</div></li><li><div align="left">using jacquard dyes, we'll create our own colorways using blank Happy Choices.</div></li><li><div align="left">you can dye additional blanks for $17.99 per skein. </div></li><li><div align="left">workshop is limited to 12 people- call us here at the shop (603-382-5110) soon to sign up!!</div></li></ul><br /><p align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">As always, we're looking forward to seeing you here at Knit Pickings!!</span></p></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><div align="center"></span></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343953318305557619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981464704361248061.post-28662795582334076072009-04-28T13:08:00.000-07:002009-05-02T07:43:25.191-07:00We had a wonderful time on Friday night with Joe <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Raffino</span> from Southwest Trading Co. He brought along his 70 lb. bag of garments for us to see and even try on! Joe even brought us some yarn samples to take home and knit up. We had around 25 guests, food , and fun conversation. We learned about <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">SWTC</span>, and some of the science and product development that goes into getting great yarn to us, the customer! Our models; Kerri, Ashley, Kim and Nicole were lovely in all the beautiful fashions that Joe brought along.<br /><div><embed src="http://widget-e6.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3170534137685501414&site=widget-e6.slide.com" style="width:400px;height:320px" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width:400px;text-align:left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3170534137685501414&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-e6.slide.com/p1/3170534137685501414/bb_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3170534137685501414&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-e6.slide.com/p2/3170534137685501414/bb_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3170534137685501414&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-e6.slide.com/p4/3170534137685501414/bb_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a></div></div><br /><br />We saw the beautiful new <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Maraposa</span> shawl made out of 100% bamboo. This is actually made out of the bamboo fibers unlike other bamboo yarns which are made out of extruded bamboo pulp. This gives this yarn a wonderful drape and softness while still maintaining it's shape. Joe also showed us <em><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Amaizing</span>,</em> which is a corn fiber and <em><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Therapi</span>,</em> which is 50% merino, 30% Jade and 20% silk.<br /><br /><br />Check out some of Southwest Trading Company's amazing fashions on <a href="http://www.soysilk.com/">http://www.soysilk.com/</a>.<br /><br />We'd like to thank Joe, our models, and especially all our guests who came to our event! Your support means the world to us here at Knit Pickings, and we are looking forward to our next event- our Spring Fashion Show, on May 1st at 7 p.m., here at the shop. See you all then!Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343953318305557619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981464704361248061.post-26238150728247164802009-01-31T14:45:00.000-08:002009-01-31T14:55:41.391-08:00Knit PickingsHi Everyone, <div><br /><div>I decided to start a blog so we could post things a little easier for a customers and friends to access Knit Pickings information.</div><div><br /></div><div>We are a LYS(Local yarn shop) located in Plaistow New Hampshire which is just above the Massachusetts border. We are in our third year of business.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is my first business as a was a RN for 25 years. I love every minute of my new career!</div><div><br /></div><div>I have a staff of 3 plus 2 additional knitting instructors. I also have a crochet instructor. I am working diligently with staff to get our website store up and running this year. As you can imagine this is a huge undertaking.</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope to blog each week on new info and fun things happening in the shop.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sue</div></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343953318305557619noreply@blogger.com0