A Touch of Kashmir

We just received this lovely new yarn in the shop - a blend of merino superfine fiber + polyamid and the last ingredient is cashmere. A luscious blend in solid colors. I am anxious to try it in a scarf pattern and maybe socks. The gauge is right for socks, fingering wt with 7-8 sts/inch, and in solid colors. Oh goody. That cashmere is what’s inticing.

The Featured Product for the next 2 weeks (August 11, 2010-August 25, 2010) is this Cosmo yarn. This means that you will receive a 25% discount off the regular price when you place your order on line. Enter the coupon code Cosmo on your shopping cart, click on recalculate to receive the discount. We want lots of people to try it out and let us know what they think.

Eisaku Noro

You are accustomed to the magnificent colorways that are characteristic of the Noro yarns. His Kureyon Sock yarn is no different and the  70% wool & 30% nylon blend gives it durability. If socks aren’t your thing, how about scarves, boleros and sweaters? We have a bolero sweater in the shop knitted from the Kureyon Sock yarn and it is a show stopper. The pattern is found in the pattern book, Noro Joy by Jane Ellison. 

The Featured Product for the next 2 weeks (July 29, 2010-August 11, 2010) is the gorgeous Noro Kureyon Sock yarn. This means that you will receive a 25% discount off the regular price when you place your order on line. Enter the coupon code NORO on your shopping cart, click on recalculate to receive the discount. Then let your imagination run wild with projects galore.

September 2010

You probably have heard of yarn crawls and now the Eastern Shore has one. Travel up and down the eastern shore visiting yarn shops, sampling their yarns, seeing the sights in their unique locations. Now what’s not to like about that??? Purchase the passport and bag for $15 and receive 20% off your yarn purchase at all the participating shops during the month of September. Many shops have other specials running at that time also. Check out all the shops that are participating in the Eastern Shore Yarn Crab Crawl and plan your trip. Call and reserve your bag/passport at one of the these shops.

We will be at the PA Quilt Festival at The Oaks outside of Philadelphia for one week of the Yarn Crawl (Sept 15-18) and if you visit our booth w ith your passport and bag we will honor the 20% off on the yarns that we have brought. So, another opportunity for you.

Addi Turbo Needles

The Cadillac of circular “speed” needles, Addi Turbos are made of nickel-plated brass with a long taper and moderately blunt tip. The gold-colored cord is softer and more pliable than other cords, with an almost rubberlike flexibility and snagless connection to the needle. “from Knitters Review.”

I agree with them, and have gradually shifted to addis for most projects. They are slick, so new knitters should practice to get the feel of them before launching their project.

The Addis are our Featured Product for the next 2 weeks ( July 14, 2010-July 28-2010). We offer 25% off these amazing needles. Enter the coupon code ADDI on your shopping cart, click on recalculate to receive the discount.

Sock Yarns with Stretch are the Best!

I love working with this Megaboots yarn. The stretch in the yarn makes it fit perfectly on ankles and the rest of your foot. And who would have thought that this ball of yarn………………. would turn out this sock??? Usually I work two socks at one time on the addi turbo needles using the magic loop method but for some reason I only cast on for one sock. BLAH! I hate doing the second sock! But I do like working with this yarn so it shouldn’t be too hard.

If you would like to try out the Megaboots yarn, it is our featured product until the end of Feb. which means you will receive a special price on it. It is normally $16/ball (only takes one ball for a pair of socks) and as our featured product, the price is $12/ball. To receive this price simply enter the word - megaboots - in the coupon code box on your shopping cart. We know you will enjoy knitting and wearing socks with this yarn.

Don’t forget our moving sale!

We need to cut down on our inventory to make our move easier. Our sale is 25% off everything in the store (with the exception of those items already on discount). This sale continues through June 4th. We are looking forward to getting settled in our new location on Chincotague Island, VA.