Got Buttons?

We do!  We have a terrific selection of beautiful buttons!  From wood to ceramic to cloth, you can personalize your project by adding this unique buttons. 

New Years Resolution

As the New Year approaches I've been thinking about setting some New Years resolutions.  Sometimes I set some that I know that I will fail at, others, I hope I can adapt into my life.  I'm wondering if you make New Years Resolutions?  Here are some knitting/crafting resolutions to think about.
1.  Teach someone to knit/crochet
2.  Take a class and learn something new
3.  Keep a small notebook on all the projects you do, like a swatch, the yarn labels, any changes to the pattern etc. 
4.  Organize your needles
5.  Put all your stash on Ravelry ravelry.com
6.  Take pictures of all your knitting/crocheting projects and put them on Ravelry.
7.  If you are a knitter and don't know how to crochet, learn.  If you are a crocheter and don't know how to knit, learn
8.  Start your Christmas knitting and make a pair of socks for everyone you give gifts to.
9.  Try creating your own pattern.
10.  Enjoy the journey!!!!!

Those are just a few ideas off the top of my head.  If you'd like to learn to knit or crochet look for our beginning classes in knitting and crochet.  Maybe you want to learn to use double point needles, take the beginning sock class.  Maybe you've always wanted to knit a sweater and are afraid to - take either Bett's class or Paula's class.  There is also a class on learning how to use Ravelry coming up.  We are here to help you succeed in whatever knitting/crochet project you choose.  http://www.mainstreetyarn.com/Classes.html

Ewenice and Ewenette wish you the Happiest of New Years.........

Pediboo!

We just received a shipment of Frog Tree's Pediboo.  It is a wonderful yarn for any project.  It's a fingering weight yarn and has 80% Merino and 20% Bamboo.  Frog Tree is a not for profit yarn company, which you can read more about here http://www.frogtreeyarns.com/about-us/. 
It is labeled "sock yarn" but I think it would be absolutely stunning in a shawl or sweater.
This lovely yarn might give you something to knit on over the Holidays (since I know you have nothing else to do).  Take a breather and relax and knit! 

Hello All!  I am stopping by the blog to say hello and to formally introduce myself.  My name is Krista and I teach crochet here at Main Street Yarn.  I will be posting here from time to time.  In addition, I will be moderating our group Ewe Knit at Main Street on Ravelry.  I invite you to join us!  I look forward to using this as a tool to help us interact more with our customers.  Feel free to post questions, share comments and show off your shiny new projects!  We would love to see (and drool) over the beautiful things you make!  If you aren't familiar with Ravelry, I think it would be worth a few minutes to check out.

Now, Id like to share with you one of my new favorite patterns!  This pattern is called the Crocheted Seafarer's Cap and it is available for free here through The Seaman's Church Institute.  What I enjoyed most about this pattern is the no frills look and the ease of construction.  Rather then working in the round, this hat is worked from top to bottom in 'short rows' much like the sections on a pumpkin.  It uses only one skein or about 220 yds of worsted weight yarn and G hook.  It is a fast, fun and uniquely constructed project that will sure climb to the top of your favorite list!  I hope you enjoy!

Thank you for taking the time to read and meet me.  I hope to meet you in the store soon or see you online in our Ravelry group!  

Scarves for Sandy Hook

 

This is a post that Tina found on Facebook after having talked to a customer who told her about it. 

I thought some of you might be interested in knitting or crocheting a scarf for the Sandy Hook children.  This is a tragedy that is so horrific, it boggles the mind.  There is not much any of us can do, but if they want scarves - let's make them scarves!  How about it? 

If you tell us that you are making a scarf for the Sandy Hook children and buy kelly green or white yarn, we will give you a 10% discount.  The scarves need to be 40-50" in length.

You can also bring the scarves here after you are finished and I will make sure they get mailed to the right person.  The scarves will need to be here by the the 9th of January, so they can get mailed in time.

 

Thank you.

 

Here is the post:

 





Calling all knitters and crocheters. Please help me make scarves for the Sandy Hook children. My goal is to collect 600 scarves by the middle of January. Scarves can also be mailed to: Scarves for Sandy Hook 500 Monroe Turnpike Monroe, CT 06468 ... Scarves can be knitted or crocheted, should be kelly green and white or solid green and child sized (40-50 inches in length). Please spread the word and share this on your wall. Drop off sites will be posted as they become available. St Jude School has already offered to put a box in the religious ed office. You can also pm me for my address and mail it to me. Thank you much. Let's do all we can to bring comfort to these beautiful children. Mailing address: 500 Monroe Turnpike Monroe, CT 06468 Deadline for scarves is January 15th. Thank you so much

Great American Afghan!!!

Have you come into the shop and seen the Great American Afghan?  It is a sight to behold and it is chock full of different techniques.  You will be an expert knitter by the time you finish this beautiful afghan.  Betts (one of our wonderful teachers) even designed one of the squares and guest teaches it.  You can join this wonderful class that Claudia teaches.  It meets on the second Saturday of each month from 10:00am-2:00am.  Hope you will come and join this wonderful group!  Look how hard they are concentrating!

Book Club AND Knitting!

We had a terrific meeting for our third Book Club meeting this past Tuesday, December 11th.  We all brought food for a Christmas potluck and had fun discussing Eileen's pick, A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry.  Our next book was Kim's pick, Swan Song by Robert McCammon.  We will discuss it on Tuesday, February 5th.  Come join us!

Winner of the Yarn Bags!

And the winners are:  Beverly Bynum and Mary Dunaway!!  There are still two more bags to give away, so be the 15th and 20th person to email me at eweknit@mainstreetyarn.com.

Have a wonderful week-end.

New Main Street Yarn Bags

These are our new Main Street Yarn Bags.  They are a nice bag to carry your smaller projects in, use for a lunch sack or any kind of shopping bag.  They would also make a lovely Christmas present by themselves or filled with your loved ones favorite yarns, notions or books.

The 5th, 10th, 15th and 20th person to email me at eweknit@mainstreetyarn.com will receive a bag for free!

I will announce the winners on the Blog, so stay posted.

First Light!

We just recieved Classic Elite Yarns booklet First Light.  It is filled with great patterns using Chesapeake in an array of bright and cheerful colors.  These patterns will be perfect for Spring in Seattle. 

I've got a notion...

Just in!  Tons of notions!!!  Great for gifts or for finishing Christmas gifts!  Come in and check them out!

Hot off the Press!!!!

Hot off the press is Malabrigo Book 4.  We just received it and it's already become a hit with our customers! 
There are 18 patterns created by 11 designers. Most of the Malabrigo's yarns we carry are represented in this book, including Arroyo, Sock, Rasta,Worsted and Lace.  For those of you who have enjoyed Malabrigo Book 3 will surely like this new book, I know I do.                                                       

Ewenice Sporting the Holidays

Thank you Kathy for their beautiful Holiday coats!  Ewenice and Ewenett are wearing them proudly.

Ravelry Anyone?

Krista will now be taking over our Ravelry Account.  If you've never used Ravelry, you can sign up here www.ravelry.com.  Our group is Ewe Knit at Main Street.  You can ask questions, you can have chats with other people in the group, you can look at alot of the projects people have knit that belong to MSY group.  This will be another way to communicate to our knitters and crocheters.  As you probably already know, Krista is a crocheter and a knitter, she's amazing with her stick skills.   Krista will be checking the site every day, so if you post something she should be getting back to you within a day.  
So, speaking of Ravelry, Krista will be having a class on Feb 3rd to teach any of you (us), (me) all the different ways you can use this powerful web site.  I know my way around Ravelry, but I certainly don't know how to use it to it's potential.
Due to computer malfunctions Elaine hasn't been posting on the Blog, but you've probably noticed she is back!!  She will be posting on Mondays and Tuesdays (maybe Saturdays).  It will be fun to have other opinions and a fresh voice on the Blog.

Wishing you all well on this Thursday.......

Oh Sooooo Cute!

One thing I have come to find since having Elya is that it is nearly impossible to find mittens for newborns and yet so many parents would love a pair for their little one.  Voila!  Blue Sky Alpaca has come out with this adorable hat and mittens pattern titled Tiny Empress Set.  This little quick knit makes the perfect gift for all of those newborns on your list and you can pick up a copy at the shop!

Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts CDROM

I was preparing for a book review by trolling our bookshelves and much to my delight I found this wonder!  The Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts Collection from 2006-2011.  This CD ROM contains all of the Holiday Gift issues from 2006 to 2011 and is packed with wonderful, and (may I emphasize) quick ideas and projects.  As much as I try to plan ahead beginning in August for Christmas, I always find this that during this month, I still scramble for a few last minute gift ideas. 

Come celebrate with us!

There is a Santa Parade down Main Street today at 3:30, with a tree lighting at Mill Creek City Hall at 4:30, but the BEST part - Elaine and her husband Dallas are playing Christmas music from 5:00-6:00 at the store.  Hope to see you here!