Knit or Knot that is the question

A new yarn from Bernat asks an age old question in a new way to Knit or Knot it. This textured yarn has a variety of glittered strands that look beautiful knitted alone, with another favorite yarn or just knotted.

Glendale Knits (& Crochets) Sept 25th

Sunday Sept 25th at 12:30 PM
Wolf's Den Bar 75-21 Myrtle Avenue

Come join us for our second meetup! Free Admission, 1 drink (soda or liquor) minimum to help support the bar. Prizes to be won and a free demo of working with circle looms. Bring your own looms or try one of ours. Bring the project you're working on and see what others are making. Its a great way to get inspiration and to have an excuse to Knit or Crochet.

Take a look at some photos I took at the first event on our flickr page. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cookscrafts/sets/72157627474317455/

Martha Stewart does Yarn

Coming in September Martha Stewart will release NEW and beautiful yarns. Here is a sneak peak. If you're interested, please pre-order so I have enough of what you need, minimums may apply. 

Your Favorite yarn may be going away.....

I found out recently that Spinrite, the makers of Bernat, Lily Sugar'n Cream and Patons yarns just purchased Pisgah Yarn company who makes Peaches & Cream, America's Best & Honeysuckle yarns.

There is no word yet on what brands will be kept but its easy to say that if you're making something right now with either of their yarns you should make sure to have enough on hand to finish what you're working on. Pisgah's web site is having an "inventory reduction" sale so stock up now if there is a product you really love and won't be able to live with out.
I want to first say I have nothing against Spinrite. I love and carry their yarns along side other popular brands. What I am sad to hear is that US jobs are lost because of this. Spinrite is in Canada and Pisgah was in North Carolina. Below are 2 links you should take the time read. The first is about Pisgah closing and the other is from the Wall Street Journal about Cotton Prices going up soon because of a string of bad harvest. This means yarn prices will be going up soon if they haven't already at your local store. I will be raising my prices slowly as current yarn is stock is cycled out and new yarn comes in.
Pisgah Yarn Company Sold to Spinrite
Cotton Prices Reach an all time high

New Red Heart Yarn Colors

Red Heart has done it again. They already have a huge selection of yarns in their super saver line and now they've announced 6 new variegated shades to match any mood.
Purple Tone
Green Tones
Pink Tones
Blue Tones
Calliope
Mistletoe

Shades will be in stock soon but If you know you want some, please let me know so I can have enough on hand to fulfill the demand.

Todays Tatting Class

Today by request we had a tatting class which was a lot of fun to watch. Other classes I've taught myself so it was nice to have a guest instructor in doing all the work.
Angie from Agasunset.com is a beautiful Tatter and knows all the different styles of the craft. Her unique designs and love of the medium really show in the work she does. Here are some pictures from the class.

Glow in the Dark Yarn

I usually wouldn't blog about this type of yarn this early in the season but Bernet is taking pre-orders now from distributors. So if anyone wants this yarn you need to call your craft/yarn store right away and tell them you are interested in it!

Yarn Yarn and More Yarn

In stock we have tons of yarn in different textures and weights for any of your projects. But there are tons more that I don't have in stock. Never fear. Come into the store any day and order what you like. I have samples of yarns that you can feel to pick the best yarn for your project. The biggest seller right now is the Handicrafter Holiday Yarn. Email me for a full list of yarn and pricing.