November Pattern of the Month!
Available until November 30th as our pattern of the month…
Love cables….love glittens! And here they are together in our November pattern of the month. If you aren’t familiar with glittens, the mitten top pops off so that you can have use of your fingers. The Alpaca suggested for this pattern turns them into instant hand-heaters! The pattern requires about just 1 skein of Cascade Pure Alpaca or Eco-Alpaca.
This pattern is free through the month of November with purchase of suggested yarn.
Knit Kit Sale! Get ready for the holidays! And a new Knit-a-long coming your way!
Oh those holiday’s are looming….even though our funky October may have you believing differently, those holidays really are right around the corner. And so…we’ve made up a ton of kits that are perfect for gifts. Hats, scarves, mittens, neckwarmers, socks….all things that you could get going and finished before the holidays are really here.
So get your list in your head (or on paper if you are one of those amazing organized ones) and come in to get those gifts started. Next week, November 2nd to the 7th, all kits will be 15% off. (If you are a club member, you get an additional 10% off on top of that!)
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Our new knit-a-long is also starting Thursday, November 5th. We are all gong to be working on that fabulous mohair jacket that you may have seen Rochelle wearing the the store. 
It is a adaptation of the Lily Chin Convertible Jacket and patterns will be available in the store. It’s so light, beautiful and super warm, and even better than that? It’s reaaaally easy! Great group knitting!
(Btw…we are stronly recommending mohair for this project as it isn’t an item meant to touch the skin, but if you have an allergy to mohair, we can help you find an alternative.) As always, knit-a-longs are free, but we do require that you buy yarn for the project at Island Yarn.
*************Charity Raffle*************
You’ve
been waiting
for this
and you didn’t
even know it!
From now until Black Friday, Island Yarn will be selling raffle tickets for a prize package worth approximately $500. The winning package include:
*That luscious coat displayed in the store…you know…the one we’ve all been drooling over. It’s made of Elsebeth Lavold Silky Flamme: Fiber content 50% peruvian wool, 30% alpaca, 20% silk.
*A $50 gift card to Island Yarn compliments of Vicki.
* A sock sack stuffed with sock yarn and needles compliments of Vicki. This sack is a locally handmade item by Bettz designs.
*And a couple of cute little jewelry pieces.
Tickets sell at the store for:
$1.00 for one ticket
$5.00 for six tickets
$10.00 for 13 tickets
Cash only please.
All proceeds go to Kiva. “Kiva’s mission is to connect people through lending for the sake of alleviating poverty. Kiva is the world’s first person-to-person micro-lending website, empowering individuals to lend directly to unique entrepenuers around the globe.” If you would like to learn more about Kiva, go to Kiva.org
Last summer we raised $300 for Kiva. Two of the recipients of the loans have paid back 100%, leaving that money to be loaned out to another deserving recipient. The Perlas Del Ande Group in Bolivia used the money to purchase clothing in bulk to resell. The Mujeres de fe group in the Dominican Republic, used the money for their various businesses, which included selling clothing and cosmetics and operating a motor taxi service. The third recipient, Dina Nyota Njema, in Tanzania, has repaid 70% of her loan and is using the money to purchase more inventory for her clothing sales.
As you can see, this is an excellent cause! And an excellent prize for the winner of the raffle! Don’t forget to tell your friends and family how much you would love to support this cause!
Now…let the drooling re-commence!
P.S. If you are one of the first 30 people to come into the store and mention “Tragical” to Vicki, I will buy you your first raffle ticket.
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October Pattern, New knit-a-long, and so much news!
Available until October 31st as our pattern of the month…
Our new neckwamer pattern is just the pattern you want for total luxury and warmth! This neckwarmer is made from Ellie’s Reclaimed Cashmere which is gorgeous and a complete joy to work with and wear. We won’t talk about how difficult it is to get the neckwarmer off of a certain young model! The pattern requires about 300 yards of Ellie’s Cashmere and just about 10-20 yards of a contrast color (of desired). I used Feza Mesmerize and it’s deep colors really compliment many of the cashmere colors.
This pattern is free through the month of October with purchase of suggested yarn.
New Knit-a-Long Starts October 1st!
Our next knit-a-long will be starting on Thursday, October 1st. We will be working on the February Lady Sweater. Beautiful and fun…and best of all…knitted in one piece. You can find the free pattern on Ravelry, just search for “February Lady Sweater”. We are suggesting that you use Tosh Worsted for this project, but there are many other options, so come in and take a look!
As always, knit-a-longs are a completely free event, but please purchase yarn for knit-a-longs at Island Yarn.
New yarns arriving almost everyday for fall!
We’ve recently received some gorgeous boxes of yarns that you don’t want to miss! We’ve got new sock yarn from Madelinetosh as well as her Pure Silk Lace (yum), and Tosh Worsted, new colors of Wisdom Poems, O-Wool in its beautiful dk weight, and lots of new recycled yarn…both ours and Ellie’s. Square needles are back in (for the most part, but I’m always ordering more) and we are expecting a box of Boomerang this week. So much fun stuff, so little time.
Please vote!
Many of you know our wonderful teacher Rochelle and as it would happen, her son Ethan has been nominated in the GQ “Better Man, Better World” search. If you could go and vote for him, it would be great! Here’s the link to vote for Ethan:
Charity Hat Drive
Nice job with the hats everyone! We collected a total of 62 hats! They will be sent to The Hat Box Foundation shortly. Thank you so much!
Barb won the prize for the most hats…she brought in 11! Wow!
Simone won the door prize on Friday during the special hours.
September Pattern of the Month and News!
Available until September 30th as our pattern of the month…
This pattern is a great introduction to stranded knitting. You don’t need charts, but can practice holding two yarns at the same time, with breaks of plain striped knitting in between. The color changes keep you interested and the result is a lovely hat. This hat requires just one ball of both Wisdom Poems and JojoLand Baritone.
This pattern is free through the month of September with purchase of suggested yarn.
CHARITY HAT DRIVE UPDATE
Our Charity Hat Drive is moving right along! We have until September 11th to finish up a bunch more. Don’t forget, we’ll be having a special event on September 11th for turning in any last minute hats and giving out a few prizes (and eating some cookies of course).
SEPTEMBER KNIT-A-LONG
Our next knit-a-long will be starting on Thursday, September 3rd. We will be working on the lovely Princess Grove mittens from the new Jared Flood book from Classic Elite. I’ve made one so far, and they are really fun and absolutely gorgeous.
Made with our own Recycled Wool!
Alternatively, for those who aren’t interested in the mittens, September will also be “Finish all the Stuff you started during the knit-a-longs” Knit-a-long. Thursday nights! As always, knit-a-longs are a completely free event, but please purchase yarn for knit-a-longs at Island Yarn.
WE WILL BE CLOSED, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH FOR LABOR DAY. ALL OTHER HOURS ARE REGULAR.
There is so much new stuff coming in over the next few weeks, I can’t even begin to name it all so come on in to see the beautiful new yummies for fall!
Jared Flood Book, Square Needles and Mirasol Sale!
Maybe even today, but defintely by Wednesday. As Classic Elite ships from so close by, I’m expecting Jared Flood’s beautiful book this afternoon. If your hot on getting it right away, stop by or call after 2ish.
Thru August 29th, 25% off All Mirasol Yarns!
25% Off All Louet Yarns this Week!
Includes Riverstone Bulky, Euroflax, Merlin and Eastport Alpaca! Beautiful stuff at an incredible price!
25% off the regular price! And don’t forget the overflowing sale bin!
August Pattern, Charity Hat Drive and Sunnet Bag Knit-a-long!
Available until August 31st as our pattern of the month…
This pattern grew out of two problems, both of which it solves. The first is my love of knitted skirts and my total disbelief that they will actually STAY on my body. The second is the demise of many of my favorite jeans. Perfect solution! Directions allow you to make this skirt for any size and any length, just take the axe to a pair of jeans and you are ready to go! It is made with Classic Elite’s Cotton Bam Boo, which is a beautiful summery sport weight yarn with a great drape.
This pattern requires 3-8 balls of Classic Elite Cotton Bamboo. This pattern is free through the month of August with purchase of suggested yarn.
Charity Hat Drive
September is Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society cites that, “every 4 minutes one person is diagnosed with a blood cancer”. Blood cancers originate in the bone marrow or lymphatic tissues. If you or someone you care about is experiencing symptoms such as persistent low grade fever, unexplained weight loss, tiredness, shortness of breath, or a loss of well-being, please see a healthcare provider soon. For more information visit http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/
The Island Yarn Shop is sponsoring a 6-week long session of hat making for patients who are in need (or want) of new head wear. From now until September 11, we are inviting all of you to join us. Knit or crochet as many hats as you can from now until then. Be sure to ask at the shop about a special discount on selected yarns you wish to purchase for this project. Don’t forget to ask for the free pattern too!
On September 11, bring in your hat(s), and stay for awhile. From 5-8 pm we will be finishing up any unfinished hats. There will be a prize for the person who turns in the most knitted or crocheted hats. There will also be a drawing for a door prize.
September 11 was chosen as the collection date because we would like to commemorate that day by performing a good deed. Check out our intention by visiting
The hats will be sent to the Hat Box Foundation,
http://www.hatboxfoundation.org/, an organization that distributes hats to patients.
I’m not much of a cheer leading type, but here’s my attempt:
RAH! Now get out there and make some hats!
Knit-A-Long News!
Our next Knit-a-long will be The Sunnet Bags, which were our pattern of the month back in March! These are fun, gratifying knits so come on in and make one with us. We informally started this one on August 6th, but it will run through August…plenty of time!
Charity Event Announcement
Hi Everyone!
September is Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society cites that, “every 4 minutes one person is diagnosed with a blood cancer”. Blood cancers originate in the bone marrow or lymphatic tissues. If you or someone you care about is experiencing symptoms such as persistent low grade fever, unexplained weight loss, tiredness, shortness of breath, or a loss of well-being, please see a healthcare provider soon. For more information visit http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/
The Island Yarn Shop is sponsoring a 6-week long session of hat making for patients who are in need (or want) of new head wear. From now until September 11, we are inviting all of you to join us. Knit or crochet as many hats as you can from now until then. Be sure to ask at the shop about a special discount on selected yarns you wish to purchase for this project. Don’t forget to ask for the free pattern too!
On September 11, bring in your hat(s), and stay for awhile. From 5-8 pm we will be finishing up any unfinished hats. There will be a prize for the person who turns in the most knitted or crocheted hats. There will also be a drawing for a door prize.
September 11 was chosen as the collection date because we would like to commemorate that day by performing a good deed. Check out our intention by visiting
The hats will be sent to the Hat Box Foundation,
http://www.hatboxfoundation.org/, an organization that distributes hats to patients.
I’m not much of a cheer leading type, but here’s my attempt:
RAH! Now get out there and make some hats!
