Blankiemania Knit Along

Last year, we had several class sessions on how to get started making your own Mitered Square Sock Yarn Blanket.  We're continuing our Blankiemania this spring by having a once monthly meet-up of our blanket makers.  Come join us even if you're just getting started!  Our next meeting is April 18th from 3:00-5:00.

Want to get started on your own blanket?  Click here to see the recommended pattern.

Harbor Beach Shaw in Silky Alpaca Lace from Classic Elite Yarns

Here's another beautiful pattern that is an option for the Spring Classic Elite Yarns Knit Along that begins on April 12th.  This is Harbor Beach from the book Summer Breeze and is made in Silky Alpaca Lace (70% alpaca/30% silk).  This stunning elegant shawl only takes two balls to make.

Drop by today to see more options for patterns and yarns available for the Knit Along.  All you need to join in the fun is one pattern from any of the new Spring 2012 collection that uses at least 2 balls of CEY yarn.  One lucky knitter will be eligible for a FANTASTIC prize basket from Classic Elite Yarns!!

April Yarn Of The Month

April's Yarn of the Month is O-Wool Balance & Balance Bulky.  These yarns are a 50/50 USDA certified organic wool and organic cotton blend that is dyed using natural dyes.  Click here to read more about how O-Wool is made and more about the organic wool and cotton they use.  We currently have eleven colors of O-Wool Balance and ten colors of O-Wool Balance Bulky.

O-Wool Balance & Balance Bulky is 15% off through April 30th!

The patterns available for O-Wool are just beautiful!

This shawl, Aethercopter, has been a very popular pattern since its arrival last year.

This crochet jacket, Herringbone Crochet Jacket, has also been a very popular pattern.  Stop by the shop to see the shop sample of this sweater in person.

This fingerless mitts pattern, Zeppelin, is a one skein project made in the Balance Bulky.

These patterns, and more, are available through our Ravelry In-Store Purchase Program.  (Please see our previous blog post to read more about the Ravelry In-Store Purchase Progam.)

Ravelry Patterns Available at A Likely Yarn

We've recently started selling Ravelry patterns through their in-store purchase program.  Not all patterns are available for in-store purchase but at the moment there are over 19,000 patterns available and that number is growing every day.

What are the benefits of purchasing your Ravelry patterns here at A Likely Yarn as opposed to buying them online?

• We will mark your Frequent Shopper Card for your purchase which gets you closer to your FREE $20 store credit when your card is full.
• We will print your pattern here for you.
• You will get a digital copy of the pattern that is stored in your Ravelry library just like when you purchase them at home.
• You will be supporting local small business and independent designers at the same time!

Don't have a Ravelry account? Don't worry!  We're still able to provide you with patterns available on Ravelry through the in-store purchase program.

Guru in Cricket from Classic Elite Yarns

Here's another beautiful pattern that is an option for the Spring Classic Elite Yarns Knit Along that begins on April 12th.  This is Guru from the book Woodstock and is made in Cricket (60% cotton/40% linen).  We have eleven colors of cricket in stock.  The pattern can be made in two colors or just one.  Isn't this just the perfect little cool summer evening wrap!

Drop by today to see more options for patterns and yarns available for the Knit Along.  All you need to join in the fun is one pattern from any of the new Spring 2012 collection that uses at least 2 balls of CEY yarn.  One lucky knitter will be eligible for a FANTASTIC prize basket from Classic Elite Yarns!!

Spring Cleaning and Discounted Discontinued Colors

We're Spring Cleaning & moving some yarn around which means we're finding discontinued colors.  We're offering these up to you at a discount as we find them.

This week, we have various Lace, Sock & Sport weight yarns in discontinued colors at 25% off.

Mention to us that you saw it advertised online and we'll give you an additional 10% off!!  That's one heck of a deal! 

There's some really good stuff in the discontinued color stash so come by and check it out!

Also, please be patient with us as we're rearranging our store so things will be a little out of sorts for a bit.

Classic Elite Spring Knit Along

The Spring Classic Elite Yarns Knit-Along begins on April 12th. We have a treasure trove of patterns to choose from.  Check out this one from the book Lighthouse: Jetty which is made in Seedling (100% organic cotton).  We have 16 colors of Seedling including 4 colors of Seedling Hand Paint.

Drop by today to see the options for patterns and yarns available for the Knit Along.  All you need to join in the fun is one pattern from any of the new Spring 2012 collection that uses at least 2 balls of CEY yarn.  One lucky knitter will be eligible for a FANTASTIC prize basket from Classic Elite Yarns!!