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!

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!

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.

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.

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!)

 

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!