Saturday, May 31, 2014

Anniversay Sale June 2-7



Join us in celebrating our Sixth Anniversary!  We're having a Sale!

June 2nd through June 7th

20% off all regular priced, in stock, yarns!

Friday, May 30, 2014

Yarn Amnesty Day - Saturday, July 12th

Bring your unwanted stash to Yarn Amnesty Day, Saturday July 12th!

You will receive $1.00 Store Credit for every pound of yarn you bring.

Volunteers will be here to collect your yarn on the front porch.  The yarn will be distributed to various local charity groups for knitting projects or to area schools. We ask that the donated yarn be clean and in usable condition.

We will accept partial skeins and even finished or partially finished items!

Needle and hook donations welcome.

Nearly 250 pounds of yarn was donated last year!  Hundreds of hats, blankets, scarves, and various other items have been made and distributed throughout our community.


Tuesday, May 27, 2014

WWKIP Week Contest June 14-June 22

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 14th-22nd is the World Wide Knit In Public Celebration.

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

Between these dates, (6/14 & 6/22) 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, a Frabjous Fibers notion case, and a one time use 15% off your entire purchase coupon. How cool is that?!?

Now for the rules: Photos may be submitted between 6/14 and 6/22 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 6/24. Please email your photos to alikelyyarn@yahoo.com We love Facebook submissions so please post on our wall.  You may also submit by posting to our Ravelry fourm. 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. 

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Memorial Day Special May 24 - June 7

Blue Ridge Yarns Camo Collection is 20% off from May 24th through June 7th.

10% of profits from the Camo Collection yarns go toward veterans and their families.  We have yarns in worsted and sock weight in the Camo Collection colors.

We also have a variety of small flags that are also 20% off.

Shop early!  This special only lasts while supplies last or through June 7th!!


Thursday, May 15, 2014

Trunk Show at Yarn Camp

Swing by the shop this weekend during our Yarn Camp to check out our Trunk Show!  We'll have yarns that we currently do not carry.

During the Trunk Show we will have:

Blue Heron Rayon Metallic (85% Rayon - 15% Metallic) 550 yards to 8 oz (226 grams)











Himalaya Yarns Duke Silk (100% Silk) 220 yards to 100 grams










Colinton Australia Mohair (100% Mohair)
  • Lace - 225 yards to 50 grams
  • Light Fingering - 115 yards to 50 grams
  • Ultrafine - 335 yards to 50 grams










The Blue Heron Rayon Metallic is at the shop and ready for purchase today!  Come by tomorrow after 1:00 for the Himalaya Yarns Duke Silk and the Colinton Australia Mohair.  Yarns will be available through Saturday at 5:00.

Don't miss these beautiful yarns!
 

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Addi Needles Price Change



On June 1, 2014, Addi Needles (Turbo, Lace, Rocket, and Click sets) will go up to a higher price.  If you would like to stock up on Addi Needles before the price change, shop with us before June 1st!


Thursday, May 1, 2014

May Yarn of the Month: Liberty Wool

Classic Elite Yarns Liberty Wool is our Yarn of the Month for May!

15% off through May 31st




Classic Elite Yarns describes Liberty Wool as "a super-soft, washable wool... This yarn’s balanced twist will make all stitch combinations pop.  With all the great qualities of wool and the ease of machine washability, Liberty Wool knits at a gauge that suits many designs and is ideal for children’s pieces as well as those for adults."

Liberty Wool is 100% Superwash Wool - 122 yards/50 grams and recommends a US 7 (4.5 mm) needle.  We currently have 14 colors of Liberty Wool and several pattern books for this yarn.

(image from Classic Elite Yarns)