June 7, 2019 is National Donut Day!

In honor of Donut Day, we're offering a pattern (knit and crochet!) for a dozen donuts as well as support for the pattern, donut assembly and decoration. 

Stop on in between 11am to 3pm on either Saturday June 1 or Sunday June 2.

The pattern, pattern help, assembly and decoration is free with the purchase of the yarn to make the donuts (worsted weight yarn: 6 colors for the cake, 6 colors for the icing).

Come on in and make some donuts!

Local Yarn Store Day is a brick and mortar shop appreciation day created by the TNNA Yarn Group. It's designed to show support for small businesses while bringing together a unique community of knitters, crocheters, weavers, and spinners to drive awareness and celebrate the craft.

We have some fun goodies for you so stop on by the shop on Saturday, April 27! 

Free project bag with purchase of $50 (while supplies last):

Nabo by Woolkfolk - pattern free with purchase of the yarn to make it (2 skeins of Far).

Plymouth coupon code for 6 free patterns through May 4. No purchase necessary!

Below (Left to right): Calico Girl's Cardigan, Mitered Throw, Falling Leaves Wrap 

Below (Left to right): Women's Open Vest, Copper Island Wrap, Midnight Constellations 

Double Glitter Cowl  - pattern free with purchase of the yarn to make it (1 skein of Tosh Merino Light Glitter or Holo Glitter)

Blue Wave Cowl by Sonja Wright - pattern free with purchase of 1 skein of Farm Twist

Farm Twist Hat  - pattern free with purchase of 1 skein of Farm Twist 

BTW - did we mention we have hundreds (yes - hundreds!) of colors of Farm Twist! Check out our shop samples made using this yarn. 

Corinthian Wrap by Martin Storey - pattern free with purchase of yarn to make it (9 skeins of Felted Tweed). Make sure to check out our shop sample - it's gorgeous!

Whisper Popover Kit by Hand Maiden Fine Yarns - this kit was designed specifically for LYS Day and is only available in store. 

Arabella Cowl by Lisa Richardson will be free with purchase of 6 skeins of Rowan Alpaca Classic.

Mosaic Cowl by Shannon Bababin was designed specifically for LYS Day.  This pattern is free with coupon code.

We hope to see you on Saturday April 27! 

Do your kids want to learn a craft during summer break?

We're excited to be offering Craft Classes just for kids! 

We offer a variety of classes that your kids will enjoy. The class length keeps the kids focused and the number of sessions is perfect for kids to learn a technique and see a small project through completion. 

Kids Knitting (5 -1.5 hour sessions)
Your child will learn the basics of knitting (cast-on, knit, purl and bind off). They will practice by making squares and rectangles. 
Materials (not included): US 11 knitting needles, 1 ball of chunky weight yarn, point protectors
June 10 - June 14, 10:30 to noon
July 22 - July 26, 10:30 to noon

Circular Loom Knitting 3 -1.5 hour sessions
Your child will learn to make hats using a circular loom.
Materials (not included): Boye Circular Loom, yarn
June 17, June 19, June 21, 10:30 to noon

Pom Pom Animals (5 - 1.5 hour sessions)
Your child will learn to make adorable pom pom animals. 
Materials (not included): Clover 3124 Pom Pom Maker, yarn
June 24 - June 28, 10:30 to noon
August 5 - August 9, 10:30 to noon

Cords using Wonder Knitter (3 - 1.5 hour sessions)
Your child will learn to make colorful cords that can be used as belts, friendship bracelets and more!
Materials (not included): Clover 3101 Wonder Knitter, yarn
July 1, July 3, July 5, 10:30 to noon

Kids Intermediate Knitting

Does your child already know how to knit? We are excited to offer project-based intermediate classes just for kids! Your child will get help reading/interpreting the patterns and learn new techniques to make an adorable stuffed toy. 

Bramble Goat and Chestnut (5 - 1.5 hour sessions)
Your child will make Bramble the Goat using a slip stitch pattern to give a textured body, and Chestnut the Cow with sweet stripes!

Techniques: Cast on, bind off, knit, purl, increases, decreases, sew seams

Materials (not included): Bramble the Goat and Chestnut pattern, worsted weight yarn in two colors (will also be used as stuffing), size US 6 needles
Mondays June 10, 17, 24, July 1 and 8, 1 to 2:30pm

Stuffy Owl (3 - 1.5 hour sessions)
Your child will make Stuffy Owl. It's knitted in one piece flat. 

Techniques: Cast on, bind off, knit, purl, increases, decreases, sew seams

Materials (not included): Stuffy the Owl pattern, worsted weight yarn in two colors (will also be used as stuffing), size US 7 needles
Fridays June 12, 19, 26, 1 to 2:30pm