Monday, May 30, 2011

WWKIP Week Contest

It's that time of year again when the sun is shining and begging you to come out and play. But what's a knitter to do?? We've been in our recliners knitting away in the shadows of our yarn filled dens; Dare we venture out to play in the sun?

We've got the perfect solution to transition you to the outside world!

June 11-19 is the World Wide Knit In Public Celebration.

We want to encourage you to get out there and knit!

Between these dates, (6/11 & 6/19) we would love to see photos of you knitting in public. These don't have to be fancy set up photo shoots, just a simple snap shot will do!

What we would like is a photo of you knitting in a public place (library, restaurant, grocery store, gas station, Anywhere!) along with a little information - Where you're knitting, what you're knitting, and maybe what yarn you're using.

WWKIP
Photo of Cassie knitting at the Abingdon Farmer's Market during the 2009 WWKIP Celebration.

So what's in it for you? Well, other than the joy of knitting in public, your name will be put in our fishbowl for a chance to win a lovely prize package from us that includes an A Likely Yarn tee shirt, an A Likely Yarn needle case, and A Likely Yarn tote bag, and a one time use %15 off your entire purchase coupon. How cool is that?!?

Now for the rules: Photos may be submitted between 6/11 and 6/20 at midnight est. Please use photos taken during the WWKIP dates and not previously taken photos. Each person's name will be entered only once though we do encourage you to send multiple photos. Winner's name will be drawn on Tuesday 6/21. It is recommended to send your photo's via email to alikelyyarn@yahoo.com but Facebook submissions are also acceptable. If you would like to drop off a photo at the shop, be sure to leave contact information so we can contact you if you're the winner. Also, if you would like to be contacted by a means other than email, please send that information along with your photo. Please note, we plan to post your photo(s) to our blog and facebook and by sending us the photo we are assuming that you are giving us permission to do so.

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Miss Babs Marrowstone Knit Along



The crew over at Miss Babs is hosting a knit along! I'm super excited about it because it is a perfect pattern for one of my favorite yarns - Yummy. The Marrowstone Shawl pattern is available on Ravelry. Drop by anytime to grab yourself a skein of Yummy or maybe a couple of skeins of Sojourn (cashmere and silk) and a set of needles.






Here's the information posted on the Miss Babs Ravelry group:





Hey Y’all!
Come along and knit along!
We are going to do a Marrowstone shawl together and learn about lace, short-row shaping, picking up stitches, and lots more!


We start on June 1st and end on July 1st. There will of course be PRIZES!


More details in a bit…but please, express yourself here in this thread!


So for the details of the knit along…
We begin June 1st and end July 1st. We will be awarding a prize for the group favorite of the finished shawls completed in Miss Babs Yarn. You can join and knit in anything…but the prize will be for the fav in Miss Babs Yarn. This one is not a race…so no prize for the first one done…Sorry Speed Demons!!! Any other Q’s??


Posted by Juniperloops

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Third Anniversay Sale June 1-7




We're turning Three!


To mark the occasion we're having a week long sale.

June 1-7


All regularly priced yarns are 20% off!

Also, we have four special yarns that are 30% off:


Something Old & Woolly - Ella Rae Kamelsoft
Something New & Sparkly - Louisa Harding Cinnabar
Something (you don't want to) Borrow - Araucania Ranco sock yarn
Something True Blue Cotton - Skacel Super Cotton






Also, we are announcing a policy change that is great news for our sweater & afghan makers:

As of June 1, 2011, Any purchase of 10 or more balls of the same yarn in the same color will be 10% off the regular price and any purchase of 20 or more balls of the same yarn in the same color is 20% off the regular price.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Yolanda Shawl


Moira, Delita's daughter, gracefully wore the Yolanda Shawl to her senior prom. The Yolanda Shawl Kit from Tahki Stacy Charles comes in silver, gold, white, and black. Pick one up today to make the perfect accessory for any black tie affair. Pattern is also available in Tahki Stacy Charles S. Charles Collezione Knitscape pattern collection.

Monday, May 2, 2011

May's Yarn of the Month - Skacel's Polo



May's yarn of the month is Skacel's Polo. Polo is 60% cotton and 40% acrylic, 153 yards in a 50 gram ball, and we have lots of beautiful colors to choose from.

There are two children's pattern books available just for polo. Carnival Party has 5 adorable girl's patterns and Circus Maximus has 5 fun patterns just for boys.

Jane made this adorable little dress - pattern is available in the Carnival Party pattern book.




Skacel's Polo is 15% off all month long!

May Technique of the Month - cables




Join us on Saturday May 7 at 10am or on Thursday May 19 at 5pm to learn all about cables. This workshop is free to all.

IMPORTANT - HOMEWORK:
Please bring needles with 20 stitches cast on and ribbed for 1/2 inch.