Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Abingdon & A Likely Yarn In The Knoxville News!

On 8/29 an article by Gay Lyons was in the Knoxville News titled - Short vacation idea close to Knoxville: Abingdon's historic district. You can read the full article here. A Likely Yarn was mentioned in the article and we're super happy about!

Go Read It! Then plan a weekend trip to come see us, even if you're a local you can still act like you're on vacation.

Friday, August 13, 2010

Alpaca Roving

We now have alpaca roving in three colors from Pumpkintown Primitives. Spring (shown), Autumn, and Black in 2 oz and 8 oz bumps. We've nearly sold out of the black and we've only had it in stock for a week. Hurry in before it's all gone! I spun up a 2 oz bump on Wednesday morning and I felt like all I had to do was treadle. I swear it spun itself!


Not a spinner but love hand spun yarn? Not to worry, we also have hand spun alpaca yarn in 3 natural colors all named after the alpacas it came from; Honey Bell, Valerie, and Adora.
BTW, Sit & Spin is tomorrow from 1-3. Grab your spindles & wheels and spin on in!

Monday, August 9, 2010

Gray Squirrel, Gray Squirrel Shake Your Bushy Tail...

That's the little diddy that we used to have to sing as 4-H campers if we wore our hats in the dinning hall. Though, I'm sure Sam won't make you sing if you were wearing, say, a fair isle knitted tam.

Yarn Camp will be at the Washington County 4-H Center on October 29, 30, & 31. We'll begin taking reservations on August 16 so check your calendars now! Spaces fill up fast so don't dally!

For all three days & two nights, including 4 meals and housing it is $78. If you're not planning to stay the night at the 4-H center and would prefer to have dinner at one of Abingdon's many restaurants the full weekend price is $45. Daily rates are available as well if you don't think you'll be able to spend all three days with us. Call the shop for details 276-628-2143

No matter if you learned yesterday or have been doing yarn crafts for 50 years, come knit, crochet, spin, needle felt, or what ever yarny activity strikes your fancy.

Saturday, August 7, 2010

10% Off August Yarn Of The Month

This month's yarn of the month is Handpainted Knitting Yarns Sock Yarn! Hurry in and grab it up at 10% off before we sell out!!

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Crochet Dress By Ana Vega

One of our lovely customers has designed a crochet dress that can be found in the September issue of Crochet! Magazine. We're all so proud of you Ana!


Drum Roll Please........

The winner of the Get Your Knits Virginia Yarn Crawl $50 gift certificate is......

Jennifer Kelly!!

Congratulations Jennifer!