May 2015 Newsletter
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SHOP HOURS
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 12 - 6
Wednesday: 12 - 6
Thursday: 12 - 8
Friday: 12 - 6
Saturday: 10 - 6
Sunday: 12 - 4
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Something about May in the bluegrass always gets me excited about new beginnings. It might be the blooming flowers or the budding trees or maybe it's the excitement of the school year ending for the younger generation, whatever it is it always makes me want to try something new. At the shop, May is the time the tomatoes and basil start growing out front and the desire for wools turns into a longing for soft cool cottons.
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First up is the yarn we have been waiting for all winter- Silk Garden Solo Sock. Made to use alone or as a compliment to one or more gradient versions of the Silk Garden Sock, this yarn would be perfect for a spring or fall sweater or in a geometric wrap. We can't wait to see how you use it!! |
Just in time for the 2015 Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Fest, we've restocked both the basic Louet octagonal drop spindle and the heavier sheepy spindle. We have also added the Louet fine handcarders to take the place of the Fricke cards we can no longer stock. |
Last, but certainly not least, we've decided to stop carrying the Addi Lace needles due to waning popularity and instead we have added every size of the Addi Turbo Rockets in 16, 24, 32, and 40". For those unfamiliar with the Rockets, they have the same fast nickle plating as the traditional Addi Turbos, but with the sharper tips that many of you prefer. |
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Cascade Ultra Pima
10% off
Cascade Ultra Pima is a 100% pima cotton yarn with 220yds in a dk weight. It's our bestselling summer yarn so to celebrate summer we are marking it 10% off for the entire month of May!! We have 20 colorways of this amazing yarn to choose from so why not get a hop on your summer knitting. Might I suggest the Summer Flies shawl on Ravelry, a quick knit that only uses 2 skeins. |
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2015 Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival |
For the last five years, the Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival has been our favorite thing about May. This year the fest will be May 16 & 17 at Masterson Station park. There will be over 50 vendors with everything from yarn and fiber to pottery to soaps and sundries. There are lots of great classes and workshops (sign-ups end on May 12 so hurry,) demos, food, and for the spinners there is a skien contest. ReBelle will have a booth in our usual spot so stop by and say hello, there will likely be some goodies for visitors.
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Featured Upcoming Classes |
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Intro to Fair Isle ($20)
Learn to knit with two colors doing the fair isle technique. In this class we will make a two color fair isle coffee cup sleeve with one solid and one variegate.
For this class you will need a set of US7 dpns, 50g solid worsted weight wool, and 50g variegated worsted weight wool.
Wednesday, May 13. 10am-12pm
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Intro to Granny Squares ($15)
Come learn to crochet 3 different styles of granny squares with Raellyn. You will need to bring a size H or I crochet hook and worsted weight yarn. Beginners welcomed, but some crochet experience is needed.
Saturday, May 23. 4-6pm
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HOURS
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 12 - 6
Wednesday: 12 - 6
Thursday: 12 - 8
Friday: 12 - 6
Saturday: 10 - 6
Sunday: 12 - 4
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