Saturday, December 28, 2013

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Mystery Cowl Knit Along Begins Jan 16 & 17



Join us beginning Thursday, January 16th at 5:00 pm or Friday, January 17th at 11:00 am for a Mystery Cowl Knit Along!

Bring one skein of yarn from your stash and we'll match it to one or two skeins of our yarn.  Any weight yarn will work!  This is a great stash buster project!

Receive a new clue every week for four weeks.  Cost: $6.00 for the pattern and yarn cost.

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Friday, December 13, 2013

Six Weeks of Christmas - Week 6 - 50% off Sale Room Items

December 16 through December 21 all items in the Sale Room are 50% off!  This includes yarn, notions, buttons, books, and even some hand knit items.


Friday, December 6, 2013

Six Weeks of Christmas - Week 5 - 100% Wool

Snowflakes and chilly air are soon on their way.  Do you have enough wool to keep you and your loved ones warm?

December 9th-December 14th All 100% wool yarn is 20% off!!  We have 100% wool yarn in every weight and some 100% wool roving.


Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Sign Ups Open for February Yarn Camp

Yarn Camp

February 7, 8, & 9 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 February 3rd. No refunds will be given after February 3rd.


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 February 3rd.

No refunds will be given after February 3rd.

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!

Join us December 7th for Olde Abingdon Christmas!


Friday, November 29, 2013

Craftsy Class Sale

Craftsy is having a Class Sale today through December 2nd!  Get up to 66% off classes!

Interested in learning a knitting or crochet technique on your own time?

Need inspiration for your Holiday cooking & baking?

Maybe you'd like to learn some photography techniques for the perfect Holiday photos.

Sign up for a Craftsy class today!  Learn on our own time in the comfort of your own home or on the go with their wonderful videos.  Help out your favorite local yarn shop by using the links from our website or this blog post to sign up for the classes. 

Six Weeks of Christmas - Week 4 - BOGO Patterns




Buy one of our many loose patterns and get the second one FREE!!  This also applies to all of our Classic Elite Yarns, Tahki Stacy Charles, and Sublime pattern booklets. 

We're including Magazines past & present in our BOGO deal too!  Buy one magazine and get another magazine FREE! Considering there are 10-12 patterns in an issue, that's a heck of a lot of free patterns!  Special issues of magazines are included.

Sale Room patterns, magazines, and booklets are included in this sale.

Join us on Saturday, December 7th from 1:00-5:00 for the Olde Abingdon Christmas Open House.

*Sale does not apply to Ravelry patterns. In stock patterns only. Lowest price pattern is free.

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Small Business Saturday - November 30th



Please visit us for yarn, wool, and more on Small Business Saturday; the day we all Shop Small and support small businesses around the country. So stop by on November 30th, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and do your part to help make this Small Business Saturday one of the biggest shopping days of the year for small businesses.

See you soon!

PS: American Express users: Visit ShopSmall.com before November 30th to learn how you can receive a $10 statement credit from American Express by shopping with us (or any other qualifying Shop Small store) and using your American Express Card on Small Business Saturday.

PPS:  Don't Forget!  20% off any Red and/or Green yarn through November 30th!

Friday, November 22, 2013

Six Weeks of Christmas - Week 3 - Red & Green

Mistletoe, holly, cranberries, and pine.... Can't you just picture Christmas?

♫ Strings of streetlights, Even stop lights, blink a bright Red and Green as the shoppers rush home with their treasures ♫ (Silver Bells - Bing Crosby)

Red &amp Green will be everywhere shortly.  Adorning our front doors, wrapped around light poles, draped across mantles, and even on holiday sweaters.

Stock up on Red & Green yarn!  Our Six Weeks of Christmas Week 3 special is 20% off all Red and/or Green yarn - November 25th-30th!



Red & Green yarns can be found all through out the shop! 

Friday, November 15, 2013

Six Weeks of Christmas - Week 2 - Kits

Kits are like gifts that are ready to give!  Make them up or give them as they are to your favorite knitter or crocheter.  We have felted doll kits, crochet wrist warmer kits, shawl kits, needle felting, and many many more! 

November 18 through November 23 - All Kits are 20% off!!

Don't forget to get your Six Weeks of Christmas card stamped.  Collect 4 of 6 stamps and be entered to win a $50 gift certificate!


Friday, November 8, 2013

Six Weeks of Christmas - Week 1 - Glitz, Glam, and Sparkle

What would a Christmas tree be without some sparkly ornaments to adorn it and tinsel dripping from its branches?  Silver and Gold decorations are certainly a sign that Christmas is on the way!

Why not adorn yourself with some glitz and show off your Christmas spirit?  We'll help you get started!

November 11th through November 16th, enjoy 20% off any yarn that sparkles for the first week of our Six Weeks of Christmas Celebration!



Red Barn Yarn Lace Glow (alpaca, merino, silk)
Kid Seta Lux (mohair, silk)
Art Yarns Mohair Splash
Art Yarns Silk Mohair Glitter
Tilli Thomas Rockstar (silk)
Tilli Thomas Symphony
Red Barn Yarn Sock Sparkle
Garden Metallic (crochet cotton)
Stiletto (sock yarn)
Red Barn Yarn Llama Sparkle
Red Barn Yarn Glitter Boucle (mohair)

A Variety of Novelty Yarns including:
Universal Yarns Treasures
City Life
Gatsby
and many yarns from Great Adirondack

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Election Day



We're a week away from Election Day!  If you shop with us on November 5th and are wearing your "I Voted" sticker, we'll pay your sales tax!  We don't care who you voted for, just that you voted.

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Shuttle Tatting Class

We're excited that our first Tatting class was a full one!  If you're hoping to learn to tat, keep an eye on our class schedule; we will be offering this class again.  If you're too excited to learn to wait for the next class, or if you're one of our long distance customers, try out the Shuttle Tatting class available through Craftsy.






Thursday, October 17, 2013

Rockets!

We are gradually phasing out our stock of Addi Turbo Lace needles and will instead be carrying the Addi Turbo Rockets.  These have the same sharp tip as the Lace needles but are made of nickle like the regular Addi Turbos.



We just received our first shipment of the Rockets and currently have 24" US 4, 24" US 8, 32" US 5, 32" US 6, 32" US 9, and 40" US 9.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Shuttle Tatting class October 19

Are you interested in learning Shuttle Tatting?



We've had many requests over the years for a tatting class and we are so happy to say that we are now offering a Beginning Tatting class!

Saturday, October 19 from 1:00-3:00 we'll have our first Beginning Tatting class with Beverly.  The class is $40 and all materials are provided.

No knitting, crochet, or prior crafting skills required.

If you're unable to join us this Saturday but would still like to learn Shuttle Tatting, Cassie recommends taking the Shuttle Tatting class with Marilee Rockley from Craftsy.  As always, we're more than happy to ship tatting supplies to you!

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Tomorrow is I Love Yarn Day!

Tomorrow is I Love YARN DAY!!  How much do you love yarn?  We love yarn a lot!  We're giving you something to go with your yarn for I Love Yarn Day.  We're giving a free pattern from our pattern bin to every customer that comes in tomorrow.

Come on by and see us, be tempted by some beautiful yarns, and get your free pattern!


Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Choose Your Own Adventure (and Time!) Wynter Mittens

Classic Elite Yarns Blackthorn and Wynter are our October Yarns of the Month.  Kristine has made several pairs of mittens using these yarns.  The mittens all started with the same pattern, the Gibbons Lane mitten pattern from CEY booklet #3274 Blackthorn, but she has put a few twists on the original to spice things up a bit.



If you would like to learn how to make these mittens, whether you're a first time mitten maker or someone looking to broaden your mitten skills, give Kristine a call to schedule your Wynter Mittens class.  276-628-2143  You can all send her an email at alikelyyarn@yahoo.com (be sure to put ATTN: Kristine in your subject).  The class is $15.00 plus materials.  (Materials for the class: One skein of Wynter or Blackthorn, size US 9 double pointed needles, and the Gibbons Lane pattern.)

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

October Yarn of the Month

Crisp cool mornings and leaves floating on the breeze.  Autumn is officially here!  This month's yarn of the month is Wynter and Blackthorn from Classic Elite Yarns.  These two yarns are 50% wool and 50% alpaca, 120 yards to 100 grams (bulky weight) and are perfect for autumn and winter accessories.  We have Wynter in 10 colors and Blackthorn in 5 natural undyed colors.  All the Classic Elite Yarns patterns for these two yarns are interchangeable between the two yarns.

The Akna sweater pattern is available through our in-store purchase program with Ravelry.  Shown in Wynter.

photo from Classic Elite Yarns website

The Pinecone sweater pattern is also available through our in-store purchase program with Ravelry.  Shown in Blackthorn.

photo from Classic Elite Yarns website

Wynter & Blackthorn are 15% off through October 31st!

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Red Barn Yarn Trunk Show through October 16th

Mink, alpaca, and sparkle; Oh My!



Now through October 16th we are having a Red Barn Yarn Trunk Show.  We have Mink lace yarn (325 yards - 100% Mink) and Alpaca Sparkle lace (1094 yards of 80% Suri Alpaca/15% Merino/5% Stellina).  We have several one skein samples in the Mink yarn (two designed by members of the A Likely Yarn staff) and the patterns are free with purchase of the yarn.

These yarns will be with us for a limited time!!

The holiday season is just around the corner, I bet your favorite knitter would love to receive either of these hand-dyed luxury yarns in a package all tied up with ribbons and bows.  Knitters & crocheters, do you have someone in your life that needs an extra special hand knit/crochet gift this year?

We also have Red Barn Yarn Sock Sparkle (420 yards - 63% Merino/20% Silk/15% Nylon/2% Silver) that we had last holiday season.  This sold out VERY quickly last holiday season so don't dally if you are hoping to get your needles on this yarn!

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

September Yarn Of The Month - Roving

Our September Yarn of the Month is Roving.  While it isn't technically a yarn yet, it will be some day!  We have many beautiful colors from Miss Babs, a beautiful sparkly roving from Frabjous Fibers, and silk from Great Adirondack.  We also have natural undyed roving Grandview Farm located here in Abingdon.



All Roving is 15% off through September 30th!

If you would like to learn to spin,  Drop Spinning 101 is Saturday September 14th from 1:00-3:00.  The class is $15 plus materials.  A small amount of roving will be provided but you'll need to purchase a drop spindle.  Class limit of 5 students.

Are you unable to join us on September 14th for the Drop Spinning 101 class?  Try the Spindling: From Fluff to Stuff class from Craftsy.  If you need a spindle or roving, we're always happy to ship.

World Wide Spin In Public Day is September 21st.  Get out and spin!  We would love to see photos if you're participating in WWSIP Day.

We have a new selection of locally made drop spindles if you would like to add to your spindle collection.  These beautiful spindles are made in Tazewell County.


Saturday, August 31, 2013

The Fall Knit Along Votes Are In!

The votes have been counted and we have a tie!  We've decided to pick two books.

We will be meeting for Little Red In the City for the Thursday night group (5:00-7:00) beginning September 12th.  The Friday morning group (11:00-1:00) will be for November Knits and will be gin on September 13th.  Pick which one you would like to join or if you're feeling really ambitious come to both!

If you're planning to join us, please let us know if you need us to order you the book of your choice.


Little Red in the City meetings: Thursday, September 12,  26, October 10, 24, and November 7.


November Knits meetings:  Friday, September 13, 27, October 11, 25, and November 8.

Friday, August 23, 2013

Miss Babs Yarn & Fiber Trunk Show September 6th & 7th



The Miss Babs Trunk Show is September 6th & 7th! Join us for lots of fun, yarn, fiber, and color!

What exactly is a trunk show?

While there are varying degrees of Trunk Shows, here's what's happening the weekend of the Miss Babs Trunk Show:

We will have loads and loads of Miss Babs yarns here at the store. Many of these yarns are only available through the Miss Babs website or at the various conventions and festivals she attends. Some of the yarns will be ones that we carry here at the store but in colors that we may not have had here at the store before. You'll also get to see items made up in the various yarns to inspire you.

The Miss Babs Trunk Show will begin on Friday September 6th at 2:00 and we are staying open late, until 8:00, just for the occasion. Saturday we are open our regular hours, 10:00-5:00.

A Likely Yarn & Craftsy Team Up!

We are excited to announce our affiliation with Craftsy!

A Likely Yarn tries to meet your class needs at our shop in Abingdon however: we know your schedule is busy and we can’t always offer what you want when you want it. Craftsy can! As an affiliate, when you join a Craftsy class through a link on our blog, website or other online information source you help yourself and help out your favorite local yarn shop. (We are assuming we are your favorite! hehe!)


By clicking on the Craftsy banner on our website, or any of the Craftsy links on this blog post, you'll be directed to many options for craft classes, not just knitting and crochet!  If you sign up for a Craftsy class, you'll have access to videos you can watch anywhere and at anytime from fantastic teachers and we'll get a little benefit from it.  It's a win-win for everyone!



So click the link and try it out. (Try the free Perfect Pizza at Home class it is delicious!)
 



Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Do You Want To Learn To Weave?


We are considering offering Weaving classes using small table top looms. We would like to know how many people may be interested in learning to weave. So far, those that we've asked in the store seem very excited about the prospect of weaving. Vote now & let us know your opinion!

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Fun Times In the Kumihimo Class!




Look at all those bobbins! Don't let that overwhelm you, it's a fun craft to learn with no knitting or crochet skills required!


Beverly, our kumihimo instructor, is wearing a few of her kumihimo creations!



Keep a watch on our Class Schedule for our next Kumihimo Class!

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Customer Fashion Show & Tea

You're invited!  Join us September 22, 2013 from 1:00-3:00 pm at the Martha Washington Inn East Parlor.  Come with your favorite knitted or crocheted garments or items and get entered to win a special door prize.  Lots of fun & goodies included!

We are serving champagne, tea, and light refreshments.  This event is limited to the first 60 paid reservations.  Reservations may be transferred but not refunded.

$25.00 per guest ($5.00 off for Gold Club Members). Each guest will receive a $10 off coupon that is good through 12/31/13.

RSVP by September 3, 2013.  You may RSVP by mail or here at the shop. Give us a call: 276-628-2143

photo from our 2012 Customer Fashion Show and Tea event.

Monday, August 5, 2013

Vote now for the Fall Knit Along

We need your help deciding which book to pick for our Fall Knit Along!


This year we would like to do a designer themed Knit-A-Long. Cast your vote for the book you want to knit a project from.







Little Red in the City by Ysolda Teague has many great sweaters, lots of info on fit and an opportunity to get our measurements down and create a sweater that fits our own body. A good read with lots of tips.

November Knits: Inspired Designs for Changing Seasons by Kate Gagnon Osborn and Courtney Kelley has lots of fall inspired knits. There are sweaters and accessories in this book so take your pick.

Knit with Me: A mother & daughter collection by Gudrun Johnston this delightful book has some very wearable patterns both sweaters and accessories.

Delita has a sweater or two she would knit from each of these books and you might find some as well. Please vote for your top two choices and the book with the most votes will provide the theme. All three books are available to browse and we will order copies for participants who don’t already have them in their library.

Votes will be counted on August 30th so cast your ballot during the month of August. The winning book will be announced on August 31st and a book order placed on September 5th. The knitting begins on September 12th from 5-7 or the 13th from 11-1

Yarn Amnesty Day Wrap Up

We would like to thank everyone who donated their time or their yarn on Yarn Amnesty Day.  Nearly 200 pounds of yarn was donated.  Watch out local charities!  Knit wear is coming your way!



Kumihimo Braiding Class August 10th 10am-12pm

Join us Saturday August 10th from 10am-12pm for an exciting new class! 


Beverly is teaching Kumihimo Braiding.



No Knitting or Crochet skills Required!   

Kumihimo is a Japanese technique of braid making.  The word Kumihimo is Japanese for "gathered threads".  The Kumihimo cords can be used for a variety of things such as necklace cords, bracelets, shoe laces, decorative ties, or even sewn on as edgings.

Class is $40 and includes the Kumihimo kit.

Give us a call to sign up!  276-628-2143

Friday, August 2, 2013

October Yarn Camp Registration



Yarn Camp


October 4, 5, & 6 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 September 27th. No refunds will be given after September 27th.

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 September 27th.

No refunds will be given after September 27th.

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 October!

Thursday, August 1, 2013

August Yarn of the Month - Kraemer Perfection Chunky

The August Yarn of the Month:

 Kraemer Perfection Chunky

15% off through August 31st!


Photo from the Kraemer Yarns website.

Kraemer Perfection Chunky is 120 yards/100 grams of a 70% Acrylic/30% Wool blend that is machine washable and you can tumble dry it.  The ball band needle recommendation is a US 10.5 (6.5 mm).  We carry Kramer Perfection Chunky in a wide variety of colors.

 
Photo from the Kraemer Yarns website.

There are many free patterns available on the Kraemer website for the Kraemer Perfection Chunky yarn.  You can view the patterns by clicking here: Free Patterns for Kraemer Perfection Chunky