Friday, November 25, 2011

Six Weeks of Christmas - Week 3 Special - Cashmere



Santa Baby, slip some soft Cashmere under the tree for me! This week, November 28th through December 3rd, is Cashmere week.

Any yarn that has any Cashmere content (even just a tiny smidgeon) will be 20% Off the original price the entire week!

Don't forget to get a punch card! Make a purchase four of the six weeks and you'll be entered for a $50 gift certificate.

Friday, November 18, 2011

Six Weeks of Christmas - Week 2 Special - 100% Wool



We have just the thing to keep you warm and cozy, no matter how cold it is outside! This week, November 21 through November 26, is wool week.

All regular priced 100% Wool yarn is 20% off!

Don't forget to get a punch card! Make a purchase four of the six weeks and you'll be entered for a $50 gift certificate.

Just a reminder that we will be closing at 2:00 pm on November 23rd and will be closed all day on November 24th for Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Friday with our regular hours.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Yarn Camp Dates for 2012

Yarn Camp

February 3, 4 & 5 at the Southwest Virginia 4-H Center

Beginning Friday at 9am through Sunday at 3pm

All weekend (includes lodging and meals) is $82.00*
All weekend Day Only rate (including meals) is $48.00*

Daily rates are available.

Spaces are limited.

Paid reservations required by January 24th.
Please make checks payable to Southwest Virginia 4-H Center

Mail checks to:

A Likely Yarn
213 Pecan Street
Abingdon, VA 24210

Yarn Camp is a weekend camp for knitters & crocheters ages 21 and over. Rooms are dorm style with 2 bunk beds in each room and a bathroom for each room. Linens are provided.
Meals are provided for Friday dinner, Saturday brunch & dinner, and Sunday brunch. Yarn Camp is geared toward knitters and crocheters who want a relaxing weekend getaway and to meet other yarn crafters. There is an optional workshop available on Saturday that is usually a new technique style workshop. In the past there has been needle felting, mitered squares and hairpin lace offered as workshops.


Please mark your calendar for our New Spring Yarn Camp - May 18, 19, & 20 and our Fall Yarn Camp - October 6, 7, & 8. Sign ups will begin 8 weeks prior to the camp date. (For the February Yarn Camp, sign-ups will begin on December 1st.)

Need additional details or have a question for us? Give us a call at 276-628-2143.

*Prices subject to change.

Friday, November 11, 2011

Six Weeks of Christmas - Week 1 Special - Red & Green Yarn



You certainly won't be blue this Christmas with our Six Weeks of Christmas Specials. This week, November 14th through November 19th, is Red & Green week.

Any yarn that is Red or Green will be 20% off the entire week!

Don't forget to get a punch card! Make a purchase four of the six weeks and you'll be entered for a $50 gift certificate.

Friday, November 4, 2011

Shop Local Christmas Gift Ideas

The holidays are right around the corner and, if you're like me, you're probably tired of shopping at big box stores to find a gift. Dragging yourself through the crowed malls with other folks doing the same thing. Fighting over the newest latest toy that will lose it's excitement by Dec. 26th. Settling on items that you think someone might like but you're not really sure or just getting something, anything, because you're just plumb out of ideas. Because come on, really, who needs another nose hair trimmer or a Chia Pet.

As knitters and crocheters, we're always primed and ready for a handmade gift but what if it's December 23rd and you just don't have time to pop out a hat or scarf?

Here's a list of some fantastic ideas for quick and meaningful gifts that you can even wait until the last minute to get (and you probably won't even have to wrap it!):

A Gift Certificate for services to:
a local hairdresser
a local Garage for oil changes
get their car washed and detailed
get their driveway sealed
get their lawn mowed or snow removed
get their home cleaned by a local cleaning person
get their computer serviced

A Gift Certificate to have fun by:
trying out a local restaurant, or maybe an old favorite (Be sure to leave your server a big tip!)
play a round of golf at the local golf course
going to a local tourist attraction that they've never been to
staying at a local bed and breakfast
going to see a play

Looking for something a little more tangible than a gift certificate? Don't forget your local crafters! Potters, woodworkers, soap makers, jewelry makers, blacksmiths, and bookbinders just to name a few! I bet you can even find locally made one of a kind toys for the little ones on your gift list this year.

Don't forget about our local farmers and foodies! How about a nice bottle of local wine or beer from a local brewery? You could even gift someone a membership to the local Community Supported Agriculture program or get them a gift certificate to the farmer's market.

This Holiday season, lets give our communities a big gift by shopping local, spending local, and celebrating local. Every dollar you spend at a local store, http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifrestaurant, or for local services stays right there in the community. The more money in your community, the more your community will thrive and opportunity will grow.

BTW, We have Gift Certificates here at A Likely Yarn!

For more information about how shopping local affects your community check out The 3/50 Project.

Dish Cloth Of Month Club 2012

Beginning in January, we're starting a Dish Cloth of the Month Club! Each month, you'll receive a new dish cloth pattern and join us for a little group knitting.

We have several bags of Sublime Cotton Kapok available with a year's supply of yarn inside. We also have several yarns that are just perfect for dish cloth knitting for those of you who like to mix things up a bit:

Sugar & Cream 100% Cotton
Debbie Bliss Eco 100% organic Cotton
Jil Eaton Cotton Tail 100% cotton
Appalachian Baby 100% organic cotton
Katydid 100% organic cotton ribbon
Ty Dy & Ty Dy Dots 100% cotton
CEY's Seedling 100% organic cotton
Bebe Cotsoy 50% cotton/50% soy
Cascade Ultra Pima 100% mercerized cotton
Jeannee 51% cotton/49% acrylic
CEY's Cricket 60% cotton/40% linen
CEY's Premier 50% cotton/50% tencel
CEY's Allegoro 70% organic cotton/30% linen

Beginning date will be posted in December.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Six Weeks of Christmas Giveaway

Beginning November 14th, we will have a new special each week leading up to Christmas.

Make a purchase during four of the six weeks and you'll be entered to win a drawing for a $50.00 gift certificate. Stop by the shop and pick up a punch card to keep track of your weekly purchases.

The weekly specials will be posted on the website, Ravelry, and Facebook.

It hardly seems time, but soon the snow will fly and we'll filled with holiday cheer.