Just a quick reminder that we will be closing at 6.00 pm  every day for the week of 14th - 18th May.
 Sorry for any inconvenience.  We are back to our regular hours next week. 

Reminder - For May, June and July we will be closed on Sundays. Sorry for any inconvenience. Always remember you can call with a special request anytime! And for this week only, we will not be holding our regular classes on Tuesday and Wednesday morning and evening. We are back on schedule the week of the 21st May! One other - no Social knitting this coming Thursday, but we are back on the following week.

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MadelineTosh

The first part of our order has arrived and is up on the wall. We have 4 of the newest colors in Vintage (worsted), DK and Sock, as well as Cousteau in Vintage which was a big favorite.

Jordana Paige

We are hosting a trunk show of Jordana's knitting bags that look anything but a knitting bag. Stop by to see what see is offering.

Harrisville and Vivian Hoxboro

We just received Harrisville's beautiful 2 ply Shetland in several natural shades. We had originally brought it in for our Nancy Bush Lace Class, but we have many people requesting Shetland, we will try to keep it on hand. We also have several of Vivian Hoxboro's kits - the Ida vest, the Net scarf and the Lines shawl. If you haven't seen them before, be sure to ask.  

Beads

For those of you who took the beaded purse class and/or are taking the beaded scarf class, we now have a good supply of all the beads for these projects. The Purse Kit comes in Crystal, Black or Gold. The Scarf Kit comes in a variety of colors.

Scarf Yarn

We continue to receive new scarf yarn every day. New colors of TINSELTOWN are expected early next week, and we have new shade of TRIANA and TRIANA LUX, as well as RONDA. BROADWAY is expected within the next few days as is TECIDO TRICO, a beautiful chiffon ribbon. Many of you have already been in to get your Holiday gifts started so we will keep as stocked as possible.

Classes and Events

Nancy Bush Workshops

Tuesday and Wednesday we are all set for our workshops with Nancy Bush, the teacher and author of numerous books Socks to Mittens to Estonian Lace, are just two weeks away and are nearly filled. If you were not able to take the workshops, we have all of her books on hand so come and see what all the fuss is about.

Finishing Course - New classes added!

You do not need to take every class, just ones that you feel will help you with your particular issues.  Each class will be $25.00 (but if you sign up for 6, the cost will be $110.00).  Unless noted - all classes will be from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm.  We tried to accommodate as many time requests as possible.  And don't worry, we will be doing this series again.  Please call or email to register for the class.
 

• Class 4:  On Saturday, 12th May - You want me to do what with Scissors?  Yes, we will start cutting up your knitted items.  Learn the basics of cutting and steeking, whether it is a Nordic sweater or a sweater that is just too big.
   
• Class 5:  Buttonholes will be Saturday, 2nd June.  There are various methods of making buttonholes and you will get to try several methods.  You will also learn how make it look like a buttonhole when you just didn't get it right the first time and the sweater is done.  
   
• Class 6:  Fix-it on Saturday, 16th June - Whether it is a dropped stitch in the current row or 20 rows below, learn how to get it back.  We will also cover how to pull back a section of stitches without tearing out all the rows above the mistake.  This class will cover whatever problems you may want to discuss when it comes to fixing those pesty problems.    
   
• Class 7:  Zipper, Clasps and Closures, 30th June - What if you do not want to use a button or you forgot the buttonholes?  We will learn how to put in a zipper, get those clasps on even, or create your own closure such as decorative frogs!
   
• Class 8:  Stripes, 14th July - How do I do stripes without all those ends?  And if I am working in the round, how do I get them even.  You will learn how to carry different colors, knit in your ends, and do a jogless join. 

Kumihimo

We will be offering several classes on the classic art of Japanese Braiding - Kumihimo. If you have never seen it, we have a sample on hand at the shop. Marilyn Yee, who has been teaching this art for many years, will be coming to the shop on:

• Tuesday, 5th June from 7.00 - 9.00 pm - FULL
• Saturday, 23rd June from 1.00 - 3.00 pm
• Thursday, 28th June from 1.00 - 3.00 pm

During the class you will complete a necklace using your choice of two or three colors of satin cord. The cost of the class is $40.00, plus a materials fee to the instructor of $20 which includes your Kumihimo disk, 8 bobbins, your choice of satin cord, and a clasp.

Please call or email to reserve a space as each class is limited to 6 students.

Sale Corner

In addition to our current sale items, we have added several of the Debbie Bliss discountinued yarns:

• Luxury Tweed Chunky - 20% off
• Glen - 20% off
• Cashmerino DK - 20% off

Others on Sale:

• Cascade 128 and Cascade Cloud - 20% off
• Mirasol Miski and Akapana - 25% off
• Berroco Sundae, Campus, Borealis, Souffle, Boboli and Peruvia Quick - 25% off

We also have a Sale Basket of our Super Bulky yarns at 25% off and check out our "onesy" basket for those lonely last skeins which are also marked down.

Spring Cleaning

Many of you have asked how to clean and store your beautiful sweaters for the summer. We will be offering a sweater cleaning and storage program at the shop. Please stop by, call or email for more information.

Clean-up, Clear-our, and Donate

Many of you are taking advantage of this guilt-free destashing! Thank you to all who dropped off yarn in our donation basket. We have sent two large bags of yarn off to your ladies each week and they are delighted! Feel free to drop off any yarn, full or partial skeins and we will get them to one of several Senior Centers with whom we work!

Nantucket Basket Classes

We are still working on the details, but will have more information in our next newsletter.  Sorry for the delay.  We will begin offering them in June & July.   If you are interested, please get your name on the list as we have had numerous inquiries.