Is it Fall now?

I don't know about you, but Fall is my favorite season. Time to get out the handknits and wear the funky socks I've made in the past year and time to knit in earnest for the holidays! I found the bottomless basket of sock yarns at my house this past week and there's no way they can all be socks! If you're on Ravelry, check out some of Stephen West's luscious small kerchief-type shawls, and Evelyn Clark's, too. These two designers have come up with some fabulous ways to use up 100gm of sock-weight yarn. I've already made three, with more to come!

Speaking of Ravelry, if you're not too sure about how to use all of its features, I'm bringing my laptop to our Stitch-in this coming Friday night (9/18 from 6-8pm). I'll set it up and give you all some tips on how to use this fabulous resource. See you there!

Oh, one more thing: we've marked all the yarns we had on 25% discount down to 40% off and added a few more to tempt you! See you around the sale tables!

Labor Day

Okay, it's September already. September! Either I'm getting really old or time is flying by (no comments from the peanut gallery!). Anyway, this is just a note to remind you all that the shop will be closed on Monday, Sep 7 for the Labor Day holiday. Enjoy a day off with your family - but before that, come check out the new Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool and Hempathy yarns. These have been a couple of my all-time favorites for a few years now. Both are DK weight, perfect for those in-between-seasons sweaters and wraps. Hempathy also makes great lacy washcloths for your gift-giving pleasure.

And, our fall sale is still in effect through Sunday and there's lots of good stuff left at great prices. See you this weekend!

Fall Class Schedule is Up!

Our brand new Fall class schedule is now posted on our website, www.mainstreetyarn.com. Go to the "Classes" page and you can download your very own copy. This quarter, you can learn intarsia, how to knit socks on 5 DPNs, buttonholes, bindoffs and cast-ons, lace and more on the knitting front. You can also learn to spin on a wheel or drop spindle, get a crochet refresher or pick up a felting needle and a cookie cutter and make some fabulous holiday ornaments. We think there's something for everyone - so check it out! Printed copies are also available in the shop.

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

Back to school time, that is (or so I hear - all my kids are beyond that stage!). In any case, to honor the season, we're having a SALE! We're clearing out some wonderful yarns to make room for NEW wonderful yarns. Somewhere around 45 yarns are on sale 25-50% off, just in time for you to decide what to knit for the fall. We'd love to help you save some money, so come check out our sale!

Yummy!

Yes, more new yummy yarns: Cascade Alpaca Lace and Lace Paints, more lovely natural colors of Eco Alpaca and Autumno - oh, the Autumno! You will love them.

PS: A sale is in your future. Stay tuned for more info coming this week!

The Yarn Train has arrived...

...and with it, Malabrigo Chunky, Lace, Sock and Silky, plus Araucania Ranco, Dream in Color Classy, more Silk Garden and Silk Garden Sock. Come see, quick! They are flying off the shelves!

We're closed this weekend.

Because of the difficulties finding parking during the Mill Creek Festival, the shop will be closed on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19. Come see us regular hours on Monday!

And, don't forget to visit the first-ever Stitch-in this Friday night, July 17, from 6-8pm. All you need to bring is yourself, a friend and your stitchin'! See you there.