Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Let's Play With Y.A.R.N.

Join us on December 29th from 1:00-3:00 for our Let's Play With Y.A.R.N. kick off - our 2013 year long game.

Let's Play With Y.A.R.N is sort of like Bingo with a crafty twist.  Each card has 16 challenges. Fill in a four in a row and draw a card worth a certain dollar amount off your next purchase; Face cards are worth $5.00 off your next purchase and ace through ten cards are worth $1.00 off your next purchase. Fill in your entire card to be entered into a drawing for an awesome prize at the end of the year.  Full cards are due by December 31, 2013.  As you complete activities and knit or crochet projects during the year, share them and get your card signed by a staff member.  You can show your projects off by bringing them to the shop, creating a project page on Ravelry and sharing it with the Friends of A Likely Yarn group or post photos on our Facebook page.  You must visit the shop to get your card signed.

Don't let these challenges overwhelm you! You have an entire year to work!

*sssssshhh* Don't tell anyone but I'll let one square's challenge slip before the kick off.... "Join & Finish a Knit/Crochet A Long" We're starting the Mystery Sock Knit-A-Long sponsored by Skacel on January 4th.  Join us and you'll have one square ready to be marked off by the end of January and a brand new pair of socks!!

Friday, December 21, 2012

Colorful Fabric Basket from Atenti

Another great fabric basket from Atenti.  So colorful & so many pockets!

20% off through Saturday!


Another bag for sale!

This pretty bag is a felted bag with needle felted flowers.

20% off through Saturday!


Atenti Notions Pouch

This notions pouch has leopard print on the other side. Great for holding lots of notions!

20% off through Saturday!


Thursday, December 20, 2012

Timeless Totes Black & White

This bag from Timeless Totes has lots of pockets! 

20% off through Saturday!


Atenti Caddy

This cute little fabric basket from Atenti makes a wonderful project bag.  Pockets on the outside and lots of room in the middle.  Hang it on your arm when you're on the go so you can knit in line a the post office, sitting in waiting rooms, or while you're at the dreaded DMV.

20% off through Saturday!



Della Q Yarn Caddy

Here's another colorful Yarn Caddy from Della Q.  Lots of room and lots of pockets.

20% off through Saturday!


Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Della Q Rosemary Bag

This cute little bag from Della Q is perfect for sock knitters!  Last one in stock.

20% off through Saturday!

Atenti Doctor Bag in Confetti

This is the larger version of the bag we posted earlier. Makes a great take along project bag. Has a clam shell opening and inside pockets.

20% off through Saturday


Atenti Lulu Confetti Bag

The Lulu Confetti Bag from Atenti makes a nice purse or small project bag.

20% off through Saturday!


Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Peacock Bag from Atenti

This beautiful Peacock carpet bag from Atenti is certainly a statement piece! This bag has a clam shell opening and three inside pockets.

20% off through Saturday!


Mystery Sock Knit Along

Join us beginning Friday January 4th from 3:00 to 5:00 for the Progressive Needles CoBaSi Mystery Sock Knit Along hosted by Skacel.  A new clue will be released each week.  We will meet every Friday through January 25th. 



For this knit along you will need:
  • 2 skeins of CoBaSi by HiKoo - CoBaSi is 220 yards to 50 grams of Cotton, Bamboo, & Silk.
  • Size US 2 (2.75 mm) or size needed to achieve gauge of 8.5 stitches per inch in stockinette.  Socks may be knit with double points, two 24" for two circular method or 32" or 40" circular for Magic Loop method.
  • A Sense of Adventure!
Knitters who finish the Progressive Needles CoBaSi Mystery Sock Knit Along may submit an entry form for a prize from Skacel.

To qualify for the prize, the knitter must complete the project in the provided pattern from the Knit Purl Hunter website.  Knitters must provide a clear photo of the project plus a completed Prize Entry Form and email or snail mail them both to Skacel by midnight Pacific Time, February 15th. Mailed entries must be postmarked by February 8th and received by February 15th.  Knitters get once chance to win the drawing. Winners for the prize will be chosen randomly by the accountant for Skacel Collection, Inc.  Winners will be chosen and contacted by February 20th by phone or email and posted on the Skacel Collection website on February 21st.  One First prize winner will receive a set of Addi Clicks of their choice (Lace, Turbo, or Natura) and Two runners up will receive a stuffed Skacel promo bag valued at approximately $100.

Della Q

Della Q bag with lots of pockets. Tall bag with lots of room for projects.

20% off through Saturday!


Timeless Totes






This bag from Timeless Totes is full of color and is just waiting to be full of yarn!  This sturdy bag has lots of pockets.

20% off through Saturday!

Monday, December 17, 2012

Lantern Moon for Knitters & Crocheters

Lantern Moon Cases for both Knitters & Crocheters!  Made of silk.  There are different options that are perfect for storing your circular needles, crochet hooks, or double points.  We even have a case that will hold a little of everything including straight needles.

20% off through Saturday!


Lantern Moon Knit Aid Kits

These Lantern Moon Knit Aid Kit Cases make perfect stocking stuffers!  Keep your scissors, measuring tape, cable needles, darning needles, and what ever notions you like to keep on hand in this handy little case made of silk.  We have turquoise & green, red & chocolate, and gold & black.

20% off through Saturday!


Christmas Hours

Need buttons for a sweater you're making as a gift? Lost your darning needle to weave in those last minute ends? About to run out of yarn for that special gift?  Do you need a gift card for a stocking stuffer?

Be sure to get your Holiday Shopping with us finished by December 22! 

We will be closed Sunday December 23rd, Christmas Eve, & Christmas Day.  We will reopen December 26th with our regular hours.

Friday, December 14, 2012

Sublime #634

Sublime really knows how to do baby patterns!  All Sublime yarns & pattern books are 20% off through Saturday. The Sixth Little Sublime Hand Knit Book #634 has 14 designs for babies 0 to 3 years made in Sublime Cashmere Merino Silk DK.

This little lad in a sweater called Boater Bob is just adorable!

The Little Anna Wrap is just perfect for any little girl!


The Little Deck Shoes are perfect for boys or girls. These are a quick knit and a beginner friendly project.


Six Weeks of Christmas - Week 6 - Bags

On the sixth week of Christmas my Wooly friends gave to me....  A gorgeous bag to keep all my knitting goodies!

December 17th-22nd enjoy 20% off the original price on All Bags.

Attenti, Off Hand Designs, Chic-A, Timeless Totes, and Lantern Moon!


Pick up your Six Weeks of Christmas punch card at the shop.  Receive a stamp for purchasing each week's Sale item(s).  You may shop as much as you like but you will only receive one stamp per week.  Receive 4 of 6 stamps and you'll be entered for an A Likely Yarn gift card!  Drawing will be held Monday, January 7th.

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Sublime Cashmere Merino Silk Aran #620

Sublime Cashmere Merino Silk Aran & all the pattern books for this yarn are 20% off through Saturday.  The Fourth Sublime Aran Hand Knit Book has 9 designs for men, women, girls & boys.

Make the whole family matching Buddy, Best Buddy, & Little Buddy sweaters:







Jitterbug is an interesting sweater with vertical and horizontal ribs. Easy knit and great for beginners ready to take a leap into their first sweater. This also comes in a short sleeve version called Joggle.



Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Sublime Baby Silk & Bamboo DK #659

Sublime Baby Silk & Bamboo DK & the pattern book #659 are 20% off through Saturday.  Sublime Baby Silk & Bamboo DK is a machine washable 80% bamboo 20% silk blend perfect for baby items.  The Second Sublime Baby Silk & Bamboo DK Book #659 has 17 beautiful designs for babies from 0 to 3 years.

The Alpine Sweater is perfect for the little man in your family.

The Little Button Bib is a great beginner's project.



Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Sublime Cashmere Merino Silk DK #645

Sublime Cashmere Merino Silk DK & all the pattern books for this yarn are 20% off through Saturday!

The Third Sublime Cashmere Merino Silk DK Book #645 has some lovely patterns.  This sweater, called Ophelia, looks so cozy and can be made in long or short sleeve versions.  The Medici Mitts are a beginner friendly pattern worked flat then seamed.

The Titan sweater has an interesting twist in the front. This makes a great layering piece. The Medici hat can be made all in one color or in two colors.


Monday, December 10, 2012

Sublime Chunky Merino Tweed #642

Sublime Chunky Merino Tweed & the pattern book #642 are 20% off through Saturday.

The Sorrel Vest has been a very popular pattern and is currently on display on our entry way mannequin. This pattern is also available as a jacket.





Kristine recently made the Deerstalker Helmet, Cable Cuffs & the Brambel Berry Scarf.  The Brambel Berry Scarf has become a popular Christmas gift option for this season.  This scarf takes only 3 balls of the Chunky Merino Tweed.


Friday, December 7, 2012

Six Weeks of Christmas - Week 5 - Sublime

On the fifth week of Christmas my Wooly friends gave to me....  Beautiful yarn and books from Sublime!



December 10th-15th enjoy 20% off any yarn or pattern book from Sublime.

Yarns include Sublime's Cashmere Merino Silk DK, Cashmere Merino Silk Aran, Bamboo Silk DK, and Chunky Merino Tweed.

Pick up your Six Weeks of Christmas punch card at the shop.  Receive a stamp for purchasing each week's Sale item(s).  You may shop as much as you like but you will only receive one stamp per week.  Receive 4 of 6 stamps and you'll be entered for an A Likely Yarn gift card!  Drawing will be held Monday, January 7th.

HPKY Scarf in a Shrug Kit

The Hand Painted Knitting Yarns Scarf in a Shrug kit includes hand dyed alpaca yarn and a silk scarf dyed to match.  There are multiple ways to wear this shrug.  This kit knit up quickly.  Kit comes in a box so it is ready to wrap.  We currently have two kits in stock and once this kit is gone, it is gone for good!

December 3rd-8th enjoy 20% off All Kits.

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Luxury Shawl Kit

Our ever popular Luxury Shawl Kit will no longer be available once the current in stock kits have been sold. We currently have eight kits in stock.  These are a fast project if you are in need of a (kinda) last minute holiday gift.  The kit also makes a perfect gift for the knitter in your life.

December 3rd-8th enjoy 20% off All Kits.

Yolanda Shawl Kit

The Yolanda Shawl kit from Takhi Stacy Charles is the perfect addition to the little black dress!  We have 2 kits in stock in white. Once these kits are gone, they are gone for good!

December 3rd-8th enjoy 20% off All Kits.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Spud & Chloe Bear Kit

Cuddly Teddy Bears have always made a perfect gift!  Last one in stock! Once this kit is gone, it is gone!

December 3rd-8th enjoy 20% off All Kits.

Spud & Chole Baby Sweater Kit

This sweater & hat set from Spud & Chloe is perfect for a baby boy or girl!  Kit comes in a box that is ready to wrap.  This is the last one in stock! Once this kit is gone, it is gone for good!

December 3rd-8th enjoy 20% off All Kits.

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Spud & Chloe Colorful Kids Hat Kit

What kid wouldn't love a color fun hat like this one!  Once this kit is gone, it's gone!  Last one in stock!

December 3rd-8th enjoy 20% off All Kits.

Spud & Chloe Mitts Kit

These colorful mitts are sure to make you smile!  Wouldn't you just love to open up this gift!  This kit comes in a box that is ready to wrap.  Once this kit is gone, it is gone for good!  Last one in stock!

December 3rd-8th enjoy 20% off All Kits.

Monday, December 3, 2012

Kuku Dolls Kits

We have lots of Kuku Doll Kits that will fit the personality of the little one in your life!  We have army men, ballerinas, boys with mohawks, and one fella who resembles a gnome.

These felt dolls make great gifts!  December 3rd-8th enjoy 20% off All Kits.


Fun Stripe Three Piece Accessory Kit

This kit combines the softness of a cotton & cashmere blend with the fun colors of a hand-dyed yarn.  Give this kit as a gift to the knitter in your life or knit these to give as gifts.  Gift the three pieces as a matching set or make each accessory for a different loved one!  This could be one gift or three!  These kits will no longer be available once our current stock is sold.

December 3rd-8th enjoy 20% off All Kits.

February Yarn Camp Registration begins Dec 3

Yarn Camp


February 1, 2, & 3 at the Southwest Virginia 4-H Center

Beginning Friday at 9am through Sunday at 3pm


All weekend (includes lodging and meals) is $95.00

All weekend Day Only rate (including meals) is $60.00
 

A $5.00 registration fee is included in the price.

Daily rates are available.

Spaces are limited.

Paid reservations required by January 28th. No refunds will be given after January 28th.

Please click "Register” on our main website or click here for the direct link.

1. Download and print the form. We suggest saving the file from the Google Docs page and opening in Microsoft Word to get the correct format. To download the form: Click the registration link. Click "File" at the top left. Click "Download" at the bottom of the drop down list or hit Ctrl+S. You may either download the file to your computer or open it with Microsoft Word when the download box pops up. Should you have any trouble downloading the form, please email or call the shop and we will gladly email the file to you. alikelyyarn@yahoo.com 276-628-2143

2. Please fill in your information on the right side of the downloaded form to send to us. Keep the left side, or the information side, of the form for your records. Groups: Please fill out camper info for every member of your group.

3. Please mail completed form(s) and required payment(s) to:

A Likely Yarn
213 Pecan St.
Abingdon, VA 24210

Please make checks payable to A Likely Yarn (this has changed from previous camps).

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Paid registration guarantees a spot. We will not hold unpaid spots. If payment is not received with the registration form, we will place your name on a waiting list until payment is received.

All payments must be received by January 28th.

No refunds will be given after January 28th.

Please give us a call if you have any questions or if we can assist you in any way. 276-628-2143

We look forward to seeing you in February!

Friday, November 30, 2012

Six Weeks of Christmas - Week 4 - Kits

On the fourth week of Christmas my Wooly friends gave to me....  Yarn & patterns in a Kit made for a queen!

December 3rd-8th enjoy 20% off All Kits.

Pick up your Six Weeks of Christmas punch card at the shop.  Receive a stamp for purchasing each week's Sale item(s).  You may shop as much as you like but you will only receive one stamp per week.  Receive 4 of 6 stamps and you'll be entered for an A Likely Yarn gift card!  Drawing will be held Monday, January 7th.

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Hand Knits For Sale

Come raid our mannequins!  All the hand knit items in our display window are for sale.  We rarely part with our knitted samples but we have amassed a few that are ready to find new homes.  We also have a bin and shelf full of hand knit items in our sale room.  Are you a non-knitter who wants to give someone a hand made gift?  Are you a knitter who just doesn't have time to finish all that Holiday knitting?  Come get your one of a kind hand knit here!


Wednesday, November 28, 2012

A Finished Color Affection

We've had Color Affection-its this Autumn!  We started a knit along at the beginning of October and we're starting to see some of the finished Color Affection Shawls show up here at the shop.  Check out Cindy's finished Color Affection Shawl!



If you have made a Color Affection shawl, we'd love to see it!  There have been so many color combinations that we've yet to see two alike.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

A Sad Farewell to Schaefer Yarn Company

We received word today that, after 33 years, Schaefer Yarn Company is closing.  We will miss the beautiful yarns Cheryl creates but we wish Cheryl the best in the future!

What we have in stock of Schaefer Nichole and Audrey is the last we will ever have from this company. We know that many of you are fans of these yarns and did not want you to miss out on the last of our stock.  We currently have seven colors of Nichole and four colors of Audrey.

The colors we have in Nichole are: Julia Morgan, The Brontes, Jane Austen, Wilma Mankiller, Elena Piscopia, Gertrude Elion, and Gloria Steinhem.

The colors we have in Audrey are: Irena Sendler, The Brontes, Renata Tebaldi, and Jane Austen.

Please give us a call (276-628-2143) or stop by the shop to see if the color you are seeking is still in stock.

Monday, November 26, 2012

CEY Vail Trunk Show

Now through December 8th:

Come see the Trunk Show from Classic Elite Yarns. The Trunk Show features patterns from the pattern book Ebony & Ivory. The items are all made in Vail which is a bamboo & alpaca blend lace weight (236 yards to 50 grams). Vail comes in a variety of Natural colors.  Vail is extremely soft and is very enjoyable to knit. It's a luxury feel without the luxury price!






(image from Classic Elite Yarns)

Friday, November 23, 2012

Six Weeks of Christmas - Week 3 - Red & Green

On the third week of Christmas my Wooly friends gave to me.... Piles of yarn all in Red & Green!



November 26th - December 1st enjoy 20% off any yarn in Red or Green.

Pick up your Six Weeks of Christmas punch card at the shop.  Receive a stamp for purchasing each week's Sale item(s).  You may shop as much as you like but you will only receive one stamp per week.  Receive 4 of 6 stamps and you'll be entered for an A Likely Yarn gift card!  Drawing will be held Monday, January 7th.

Friday, November 16, 2012

Six Weeks of Christmas - Week 2 - Glitter, Glitz & Glam

On the second week of Christmas my Wooly friends gave to me....  Glitzy yarn perfect for a shawl on New Year's Eve!



November 19th-24th enjoy 20% off the regular price of any yarn with glitter or sparkle.

Pick up your Six Weeks of Christmas punch card at the shop.  Receive a stamp for purchasing each week's Sale item(s).  You may shop as much as you like but you will only receive one stamp per week.  Receive 4 of 6 stamps and you'll be entered for an A Likely Yarn gift card!  Drawing will be held Monday, January 7th.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Six Weeks of Christmas Week 1 Just Got Even Better!

This week's Six Weeks of Christmas deal just got even better! Not only can you get regularly priced loose patterns Buy One Get One but you can also get any in stock, regularly priced Classic Elite Yarns and Sublime pattern books BOGO as well!

Don't forget to pick up your stamp card. Four stamps gets you entered for an A Likely Yarn gift card!

Friday, November 9, 2012

Six Weeks of Christmas - Week 1 - BOGO Patterns

On the first week of Christmas my Wooly friends gave to me....  A pattern for a sweater with long sleeves!

November 12th-17th enjoy Buy One, Get One Free Sheet Patterns!

Buy one sheet pattern and receive another pattern (of equal or lesser value) for free! This does not include Ravelry download patterns.


Pick up your Six Weeks of Christmas punch card at the shop.  Receive a stamp for purchasing each week's Sale item(s).  You may shop as much as you like but you will only receive one stamp per week.  Receive 4 of 6 stamps and you'll be entered for an A Likely Yarn gift card!  Drawing will be held Monday, January 7th.

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Do You Need Some Vitamin D?

(image from Ravelry)


Join us for the Vitamin D Knit Along!  We will begin on January 10th from 5-7 during Chix with Sticks time or Friday morning on January 11th from 11-1.  The pattern is available as a Ravelry purchase at the shop. See us for yarn choices.

This great jacket by Heidi Kirrmaier will keep us sunny this winter and be ready for spring.  Be sure to check out pictures on Ravelry as this piece looks great on any body!

Miss Babs is willing to dye sweater quantities for us in Yummy 2 ply or Yummy 3 ply. She needs color choices by early December for the January delivery.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Poncho Viva

Kristine just finished up a project in a yarn that is new to us, Gradient from Schoppel-Wolle who also make Zauberball.  Gradient is basically a thicker version of the much loved Zauberball.  We have Gradient in seven gorgeous colors.  Gradient is 100% virgin wool, single ply, worsted weight and comes in 100 gram balls.

The Poncho Viva pattern is from the One Skein Wonders 101 Yarn-Shop Favorites. Kristine made a few changes to the pattern.  She used two balls of Gradient, size 9 needles, and worked the stitch pattern six times instead of seven.


Monday, October 29, 2012

Sale November 1, 2 & 3

Sale November 1, 2 & 3!

35% Off the original price on each skein or 50% Off the original price if you buy 10 or more of the same yarn.


Jojoland Rythm, Takhi Stacey Charles Tempo, Kathmandu Chunky, Sandnes Garn Alpakka, Debbie Bliss Eco Cotton, Feza Alpa Natural, Plymouth Vita, Classic Elite Yarns Twinkle, Classic Elite Yarns Premiere, Plymouth Jeannee Chunky, Mirasol Tupa, and Plymouth Llama Cotton Grande.


50% off original price on ALL items in the Sale Room.

Friday, October 12, 2012

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We have some free ribbons and information sheets available here at the shop courtesy of the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation. Stop by and check out our PINK display and pick up your ribbon & info. We have plenty so don't be afraid to take some for the women in  your life!


Wednesday, October 10, 2012

What's on Kristine's Needles?

Currently, Kristine is working on the Bramble Berry Scarf from Sublime Book #642 in Sublime's Chunky Merino Tweed.

Kristine says, "Nothing knits faster than chunky, nothing is softer than merino, and nothing more sublime than Sublime's Chunky Merino Tweed."

We have Sublime's Chunky Merino Tweed in eight colors.  Sublime CMT is a soft blend of 80% Merino, 10% Rayon & 10% Acrylic. 87 yards to 50 grams and calls for a 10.5 (6.5mm) needle.

Kristine plans to make the Cable Cuffs & Deer Stalker Helmet from the same book to match the Bramble Berry Scarf.





Have you tried Sublime's Chunky Merino Tweed yet?

Monday, October 1, 2012

October Yarn of the Month

October's Yarn of the Month is Millamia! 



Millamia is a soft superfine Merino wool in sport weight. 

We have many pattern books for this yarn.  This yarn is perfect for color work and children's items.

137 yards to 50 grams and is machine washable.

15% off all month long!