Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Namaste


We recently received a new shipment from Namaste with a variety of new things. We currently have two buddy cases left over from the shipment in eggplant and peacock. A new order for Namaste is being put together now, so if you are interested in ordering anything please let us know. To view Namaste products you can come into the store or go online at http://www.namasteneedles.com/.


Thursday, June 25, 2009

Bearfoot by Mountain Colors




Some yummy colors of "Bearfoot" by Mountain Colors has just arrived. This is a wonderful sock yarn. Made with wool, mohair & nylon this is a soft but very strong washable sock yarn. With a little larger gauge than most sock yarns, this yarn knits up fast!
Bearfoot
350 yards/100g
60% Superwash Wool/25% Mohair/15% Nylon
5 - 6 sts on US #3 or #4
Washable





Mountain Colors Winter Lace




A wonderful box of Mountain Colors Winter Lace just arrived! The colors are beautiful and striking -- the perfect yarn for summer lace knitting. The silk in this wool and silk blend adds so much shine to the yarn it glistens!
Winter Lace
50% Wool & 50% Silk
1200 yards/ 100g
7-8 sts on US # 4-6


Clara's Kisses Worsted

Clara's Kisses Worsted is another Stitches & Scones exclusive. Named after Molli's daughter, Clara's Kisses combines her favorite colors.

Clara's Kisses Sock sold out within 3 days. So we do not expect Clara's Kisses Worsted to last very long either.

Clara's Kisses Worsted
100 % Wool
220 yards
US #7 - 9; 4-5 sts = 1"




Beautiful New Yarn

You can tell Molli is back from the annual trade show in Columbus, OH. Boxes of new yarn has been arriving daily. Just in time to tantalize and inspire us.




Brown Sheep Lanaloft Sportweight
5 sts = 1" on US #6
154 yards per 50g ball
We all thought this is a lovely new yarn. It is soft & smooth with lots of loft.
It felts beautifully or is great for sportweight sweaters.



Cavan's Cuddles - A Stitches & Scones Exclusive
Named after Molli's son, Cavan's Cuddles is a vibrant sock yarn sure to please the man in your life. Dyed in bright red, vivid blue and navy blue it is reminiscent of an all-American boy. It definitely evokes a patriot spirit - just in time for the 4th of July!
There are only 10 skeins of this colorway and these exclusives tend to go fast!


Cavan's Cuddles
Sock Weight
420 yards
7 sts = 1 in on US #2








Wednesday, June 24, 2009

A-list


We've been nominated for the Indy Channel's A-list! We're so excited. We have won the A-list for the last two years, thanks to all of your support. We would really like to win again this year. We also love to hear your comments when you vote.
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Click on our picture. You will then see a "vote" button. Click "vote" and your vote will be counted for us. You will also be given the option to leave a comment. We love comments and feedback so anything you have to share is appreciated.
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Thanks for voting for us!

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

A Sock with Clara's Kisses Colorway


Lin works fast. The colorway is even more amazing knitted. We have five skeins left. Call or come in to purchase your own skein.

Friday, June 5, 2009

Clara's Colorway is Dyed!










Christina and Lin did an amazing job painting sock yarn in Clara's favorite colors.






For those of you who do not know, Clara is my 3 year old daughter who loves pink, purple, and recently green too.

The yarn should be available very soon for sale at our store. One skein makes a pair of socks.

$10 Frequent Customer Totes are Back in Stock.


These canvas totes are great year round. For $10, you will receive a 10% discount on yarn, needles, small needle accessories, patterns, books, and fiber every time you bring the bag with you.