Technique Of The Month - Yarn Overs

Join us Saturday July 2 at 10:00 am or Thursday July 21 at 5:00 pm to learn how to do yarn overs in a variety of ways and their uses.

Homework: Please bring a set of needles and yarn to play with. Please cast on 20 stitches and rib for 1/2 an inch.

Our technique of the month classes are a fun and free workshop for anyone looking to build on their current techniques.

WWKIP Contest Winner!!

We drew names out of a hat... er well box and...

Congratulations to Karen who won our WWKIP Contest!!
Stop by next time you're in town to pick up your prize package :)

WWKIP Photo Contest Entries

Natasha of Unplanned Peacock knitting in Downtown Rocky Mount working on a raglan blouse in Unplanned Peacock Bamboo Bulky.



Miss Babs working on the Marrowstone Shawl on the front porch of A Likely Yarn.



Helen working on a lovely little something special on the front porch of A Likely Yarn.



Jen working on the Marrowstone Shawl on the front porch of A Likely Yarn



Sharon, Ellen & Lee knitting at the Wayne Henderson Music Festival



Sharon knitting at the music festival.



Sharon, Ellen, & Lee knitting at the music festival wearing their WWKIP Day t-shirts.



Tami knitting a pair of socks at the Irish Festival.



Cindy & Jeanie knitting at the No Place Like Home Relief Project with Big Tom from Survivor.



Carmen knitting at the town square with a handsome little fella.



Connie knitting at the Washington County Shrine Club meeting.



Connie knitting at the Washington County Shrine Club meeting.



Sue casting on a pair of Wildflower socks on the patio of a coffee shop in Vancouver



Karen knitting the Marrowstone shawl at A Likely Yarn.



Ildiko knitting a bag at a church picnic.

WWKIP Contest Entries #1

Ildiko knitting a bag at a Church Picnic.



Karen knitting the Marrowstone Shawl in Miss Babs Yummy here at the shop.

Christmas In July

Most may not be thinking about Christmas while the temps are reaching the 90's. Knitters, however, see Christmas in July as a reminder that we have to get those needles clicking because Christmas is on the way! A knitter's handmade gift is much more involved than a stop at the mall or a click of "buy it now".

Let us help you get in the Christmas mood!

Learn to make a felted Christmas stocking. Meet July 9th to get started knitting, on July 23rd to felt your stocking, and July 30th learn to needle felt a design onto your stocking. Class meets from 1-3.

On July 22nd from 3-5, come learn how to make crochet snowflakes.

CEY KAL Winner

Congratulations to Pat M. who won the prize basket from Classic Elite Yarns. She knit the Parkhurst shawl from the High Seas book using Silky Alpaca Lace. This was her first lace project and she did a beautiful job!







A big thanks to Classic Elite Yarns for sponsoring this knit along!!

WWKIP Contest Starts Today!!

The World Wide Knit In Public Contest starts today so get out there and get to knitting!!

Please read this blog post for full details.

Also, here's a photo of our prize package which also includes a one time use 15% off your entire purchase coupon.

Yarn Price Increases

Please be aware that due to inflation of gas prices, shipping cost, fiber prices, and production costs, many yarn companies are raising their prices as of June 1. We are seeing price increases from 10-30% depending on the fiber content.

The most notable of prices increases are yarns containing silk and cashmere. Cotton prices have raised as well. Wool prices have increased with superwash wools having a higher percentage increase.

Our largest line is Plymouth Encore which will be raising from $5.50 to $6.00 and $6.00 to $6.50 for Colorspun.

Also, some companies are reducing the amount of yardage of a skein to combat the increase in prices.

We currently have lots of stock available at the older prices but as new stock comes in these prices will be increasing. On a positive note, Skacel lowered the prices on some of their yarns to offset the increase on others.

Chix With Sticks With The Miss Babs Crew

We would like to give a big thanks to Jen and Helen from Miss Babs for coming over to hang out with us during Chix with Sticks. And, Congratulations to Carmen who won the door prize which was a lovely skein of Yet in a beautiful blue.

June's Technique of the Month

Come to our free Technique of the Month class this month to learn Intarsia. Class meets on June 4th at 10:00 or on June 16th at 5:00.

Photo courtesy of Alynxia.

June Yarn Of The Month - Anything Yellow

In honor of the summer's sunshine, June's 15% off yarn of the month is Anything Yellow. Even if the yarn you've fallen in love with has just a smidge of yellow, it is still 15% off!

The Miss Babs Crew at Chix With Sticks

This Thursday's Chix With Sticks will have some special guests! Jen and Helen from Miss Babs will be coming to knit with us.... and they're bringing a goody for a door prize! Come by to see the Marrowstone shawls (knit in Yummy) in progress (or maybe even finished) and there may even be some sweet snacks to tempt you if the yarn doesn't.

We hope to see you there!!

By the way, if you haven't heard of our Chix with Sticks group, we meet here at the shop from 5-7 pm ever Thursday night. It is free to all and everyone is welcome; knitters, crocheters and spinners! Come by hang out with us some Thursday!