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Our very own project bags
Hot off the presses! Check them out: The Yarn Spot Project Bag! Custom printed with our logo (naturally). They are actually produce bags, and they make truly wonderful project bags – drawstring...
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Helene won the project bag – can’t wait to take a picture of her with her bag filled with Miryam’s yarn! Congrats Helene, and remember – you, too can have a fabulous Yarn Spot project bag;)
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A glimpse at blocking
Blocking is a bit of a controversial topic at times. When I first started knitting more than columns of holey stockinette, I subscribed to the idea that most things didn’t need to be blocked and that...
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Why KAL?
A KAL is a knit – a – long – you gather a group of knitters and everyone starts the same project and about the same time, and you knit along together. They are quite popular. People do KALs long...
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Introducing the Project Parade!
People make such lovely things here at the Spot, and I am so excited to share them with you, that I thought I would give the pics a catchy little name – hence the Project Parade! Bring your FOs...
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The Project Parade Continues…
Our second installment of the Project Parade is chock full of scarves, cowls and shawls…very popular because of their versatility, speed to knit/create and the fact that many can be made out of one...
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The Project Parade continues…
Wow – look at these two inspirational projects. First up is Betty’s beautiful Tahki pattern, done in Vintage from Berroco: That drape took a good bit of imagination to figure out the construction – but...
View ArticleHappy News and Sit and Stitch Sale
In honor of Jennifer Crowley‘s recent engagement, she has chosen the Frog Tree yarns be on sale for Sit and Stitch tonight, Tuesday the 8th and tomorrow, Wednesday the 9th. Mazal Tov!
View ArticleShort row geekiness!
As many have heard me explain, Madelyn Van der Hoogt of the Weaver’s School and Handwoven Magazine, classifies weavers (and it applies to other fiber-y folks, too, in my experience) as either...
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February Classes
*February classes are now listed on the calendar. Take a look and if you are interested in one or all, give us a call to register or email us at info@theyarnspot.com . *To celebrate February, our Knit...
View ArticleSummer Classes are Up
Our newest grouping of classes are up on the class page. We’ve got an exciting grouping to keep things going over the summer, and several events of note. Take a look… we look forward to seeing you...
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Thinking About Socks Today
I don’t know about anyone else, but when it comes to summer, I start thinking about socks. I’m, as many call it, a year-round stitcher. I work on projects regardless of the weather, but for me socks...
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Fabulous Festive Fourth! (of July, that is)
Please join us for our third annual Festive Fourth Celebration! When: 9 AM – 3 PM What: Trunk Shows featuring: Great Adirondack Yarns That Clever Clementine’s snazzy bags Rajkovich Design’s fiber...
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A short discussion about increases…
I had the opportunity today to teach a friend how to do a few increases she had not seen before. We started with a make 1 right/make 1 left. Often abbreviated M1R and M1L, these increases have become...
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Sizzling Summer Classes (part 1, part 2 is coming soon)
Check out this incredible summer deal! A weekly series designed to build your skills in small manageable bites. Buy a pass to just one class, or buy a series of four and get the fifth free. These...
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Focus on UFOs
Sometimes projects grab you and insist on being completed as quickly as possible, like my version of the Noni Ella’s Going Out Bag. I think I will call mine Jennifer’s Wedding Cake Bag for Ms. Jennifer...
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Classes for the Next Two Weeks
Mini Series with Meredith* Sat., October 20th 10 am – 12 pm Cost: $40 These mini projects are wonderful, whimsical and will start you on a whole new path in your knitting. (well, it’s only one class,...
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Interview with Lee Wittenstein
We’ve got a special post for you at the Yarn Spot today. One of our employees, Lee Wittenstein has a new pattern, Walk the Dog, out this week. In honor of its release we have an interview in two...
View ArticleHappy News and Sit and Stitch Sale
In honor of Jennifer Crowley‘s recent engagement, she has chosen the Frog Tree yarns be on sale for Sit and Stitch tonight, Tuesday the 8th and tomorrow, Wednesday the 9th. Mazal Tov!
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