Purlescence

Happy Fourth of July!

Happy Fourth of July all you crazy crafters out there!  On our vacation day 5, we're enjoying the Summer weather, and planning to knit and spin the afternoon away.  Hope your celebrations are wonderful!

Vacation day three

Oops, we were all having so much fun that we missed posting Vacation Day Three!

The start-itis continues! Sandi cast-on a 4x2 rib watch cap out of the leftovers of her Basic Chic Hoodie.  The wonderful Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted works up so nicely, and she's really happy that it's superwash!

We're getting rested up and ready for new things to happen at the shop when we return!

Vacation day two

It's time for Summer knitting and the start-itis has arrived!  Summer seems to inspire us to start projects with the promise of a closet full of new knitted things come Winter.  Sandi finds that either starting or finishing sweaters is perfect warm-weather knitting.  Starting sweaters means small pieces at the outset; finishing often means seaming and ends securing, both of which can be done with knitted pieces supported by tables rather than having knitted blankets over legs on hot days! 

Another great Summer activity is dyeing!  Watch for our upcoming dyeing classes and workshops.  We love to take our dye stuffs outside when the weather is nice and dye up tons of luscious yarn and fiber!  Kaye likes to tie-dye, too!

Vacation day one

We're enjoying our break, but already miss all the folks who regularly hang out in the store!  Progress has been made at the Luck home sorting out yarn and starting to plan holiday knitting. 

What's your plan for holiday knitting?  Shortly after we get back from vacation, we'll be working out knitting lists and plans to get those holiday projects done early.  Be sure to watch for the wonderful new Stocking kits that are due to arrive in mid-July!

For all of us die-hard Summer knitters, remember that socks are the best hot weather knitting!  Sandi is happy to report having finished up sock 1 of 2 for Tony in that wonderful blue Trekking XXL. 

And now back to your regularly scheduled vacation....

Vacation is coming!

Just a friendly reminder that the shop will be closed from Tuesday, June 30 through Tuesday July 7 for our annual vacation.  Be sure to stop by tomorrow (Monday) and stock up on project supplies!  Dream in Color Yarns and Amy Butler bags are still on special through tomorrow.  We will be back to normal hours as of Wednesday, July 8.

Keep watching for pictures of our latest projects.  Sandi cast-on yesterday for the Modern Lace Henley from Knitty's Winter 2007 issue.  She is (GASP!) actually knitting with the yarn specified in the pattern! The Classic Elite Classic 150 yarn is wonderful to work with, and will soften beautifully with washing.  Kaye has cast-on a wonderful argyle vest using Zephyr DK. 

Stay tuned for more knitting!

Weekend Sale - Dream in Color Yarns 25% off

 

Dream in Color Yarns

25% off

this weekend only!

June 26-29, 2009

Before we head off for our vacation, we're throwing a little bit of a sale. Dream in Color yarns are some of our very favorites. In fact, Nathania has knit more sweaters in Classy than in any other yarn ever (including the matching mother & daughter Tulip Cardis pictured above). She's planning to knit Staccato while on vacation and thought you might need some inspiration for vacation knitting, too. Pick up some Classy for a cardi or Smooshy for some socks. Get a jumpstart on your holiday knitting with Pieman or Penny (both patterns available in the shop), or the Cold Mountain Shawl from the latest Knitty in Baby. So many beautiful choices perfect for summer knitting!

 

This offer is valid only for the given dates and applies to stock on hand.

Does not apply to special orders or previous purchases.

Notions back in stock!

We got lovely, big boxes of notions in today, and are working diligently to get them priced and ready for you!  While Nathania and Sandi were at TNNA they ordered fresh supplies of all those little items that we need so often, including some beautiful new rosewood cable needles that come in a set of three, and rosewood seaming pins, along with many other fun items!  We also received our first shipment of the new Knit Kits, now in black with white accents rather than white with pink accents.  Stock up on notions today!

Amy Butler Bags on Sale this week, June 24-29, 2009!

We're featuring the lovely Amy Butler bags this week.  These bags are wonderful and we're pleased to stock them.  Be sure to stop by and check in with Kaye about how fabulous they are; she's carrying two of them!  We will be featuring the bags at 30% off this week, June 24-29, 2009. 

Home from TNNA!

Nathania and Sandi are safely home from their trip to TNNA.  They found so many wonderful new goodies for the shop.  The next few months will be very exciting as new products arrive.  Jean Marie, our UPS driver, will be so pleased to our hear our squeals of delight as the boxes start to show up!

Remember, this Friday is Late Night Knits.  Stay tuned for the movie announcement for this month!

Introducing Lantern Moon!

We here at Purlescence Yarns are pleased to announce the addition of Lantern Moon bags and accessories to our offerings. Lantern Moon products are produced by an education and income generation project and by family owned enterprises which revive the traditional cultural handicrafts of Vietnam. They use gorgeous silks and natural grasses and fibers to produce baskets, knitting bags, and needle cases.

In addition to the families their sales support, Lantern Moon donates to Living Beyond Breast Cancer. A portion of the proceeds from the Tote for the Cure (pictured at left) go to LBBC's ongoing efforts to support women affected by breast cancer. The breast cancer cause is near to our hearts and we're pleased to bring you this and other products that fund the search for a cure.