Thursday, December 30, 2010

Happy New Year

Just to let you know, tomorrow New Years Eve, we will be closing at 3 pm. Then reopen Tuesday January 4th.

Don't forget next Thursday, January 6th is our monthly Sit N Knit at the shop, from 5 - 7 pm.  Hope to see you there!

Happy New Year!  and Happy Knitting!

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The Yarn Shoppe
Paul Revere Square
2322 Kimberly Road
Davenport, IA 52807

Phone:  563.359.1002
Fax:  563.359.1311
Email:  theyarnshoppe@gmail.com
Website: www.theyarnshoppe.net

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Thursday, December 23, 2010

Merry Christmas Greetings!!!

I want to wish each one of you a very merry, peaceful, healthy and safe Christmas and New Year!!

A big thank you, as well, for your support of The Yarn Shoppe and for Judy doing such a great job managing it!

My thoughts and love!
Laurel

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The Yarn Shoppe
Paul Revere Square
2322 Kimberly Road
Davenport, IA 52807

Phone:  563.359.1002
Fax:  563.359.1311
Email:  theyarnshoppe@gmail.com
Website: www.theyarnshoppe.net

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Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Flying Saucer Sock Yarn!

Flying Saucer Sock Yarn is back in.  No pun intended but it flew off the shelves last time.  So be sure to drop by and see!

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The Yarn Shoppe
Paul Revere Square
2322 Kimberly Road
Davenport, IA 52807

Phone:  563.359.1002
Fax:  563.359.1311
Email:  theyarnshoppe@gmail.com
Website: www.theyarnshoppe.net

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Saturday, December 18, 2010

December Projects

Here are the latest batch of finished projects shared with us at the shop!

A beautiful lace shawl...

















A fun and warm slouchy hat...












A basketweave scarf...













A cute panda disguise...













A whale of a tale for one lucky kid...













A cozy, happy beanie...













And a wonderfully bright scarf!!!

Friday, December 17, 2010

Holiday Hours!

The Yarn Shoppes' Holiday Hours are as follows:

Sunday Dec 19th -     12-3
Monday Dec 20th-      10-3

Friday Dec 23rd -        10-12

Closed Christmas Day.

Friday Dec 31st  Regular Hours.  10-5

Closed New Years Day.

After the first of the year back to our regular hours.  Tues. - Friday 10-5
                                                                           Sat.   - 10-3
                                                                            Closed Sunday and Monday


Happy Holiday Knitting!
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The Yarn Shoppe
Paul Revere Square
2322 Kimberly Road
Davenport, IA 52807

Phone:  563.359.1002
Fax:  563.359.1311
Email:  theyarnshoppe@gmail.com
Website: www.theyarnshoppe.net

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Saturday, December 04, 2010

Holiday Sale

Sunday - Wednesday, Dec 5th - 8th, get 20% off all yarns and books when you use cash or check for your purchase!

Don't forget the items on our 25% off wall... save an extra 5%!

Discount not applicable on purchase of gift certificates, needles, buttons or notions, or with use of Stash Cards.

Special Holiday Hours!

Sunday     Dec 5th        12-3

Sunday     Dec 12th       Not Open

Sunday     Dec 19th       12-3

 

Monday    Dec 6th        10-3

Monday    Dec 13th      10-3

Monday    Dec 20th      10-3 




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The Yarn Shoppe
Paul Revere Square
2322 Kimberly Road
Davenport, IA 52807

Phone:  563.359.1002
Fax:  563.359.1311
Email:  theyarnshoppe@gmail.com
Website: www.theyarnshoppe.net

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Visit our blog

Thursday, December 02, 2010

Si N Knit

Tonight is Sit N' Knit from 5-7.  Don't forget to come in our front door on the court yard side.  See you soon!

Happy Knitting!

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The Yarn Shoppe
Paul Revere Square
2322 Kimberly Road
Davenport, IA 52807

Phone:  563.359.1002
Fax:  563.359.1311
Email:  theyarnshoppe@gmail.com
Website: www.theyarnshoppe.net

Find us on Facebook!
Visit our blog

Friday, November 26, 2010

Small Business Saturday

Tomorrow, Saturday, November 27th, is the first ever SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY!

As knitters and crocheters, we know the power of the small - Hundreds, thousands, of individual stitches make a masterpiece. Small businesses do the same for our communities. Support the Yarn Shoppe and other small businesses tomorrow!

Find out more at www.smallbusinesssaturday.com and on Facebook.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Holiday Hours

The Yarn Shoppe's

Special Holiday Hours!*

*Please use the courtyard entrance on these days, as the Home Environment Center may not be open.

Sunday Dec 5th 12-3
Monday Dec 6th 10-3

Sunday Dec 12th Not Open
Monday Dec 13th 10-3

Sunday Dec 19th 12-3
Monday Dec 20th 10-3


Gift Certificates Available.


Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Flying Saucer socks

I couldn't resist the Flying Saucer sock yarn when I came in to work on Saturday. I had seen it before, and thought it was an ingenious idea: one spool, two strands dyed and wound together. Smart! Though I liked all the colors, "Sunspot" seemed the most season-appropriate.

I have made several pairs of socks before, but I wanted to try two-at-a-time, toe-up socks. Judy showed me the Turkish cast-on, and away I went. After knitting the toe and a bit more, I decided that the combination of the "medium" sized sock and size 1 Addi Turbos was creating too small of a tube, so I consulted with a friend (thanks, Brenda!), and decided to begin again with 16 stitches per needle cast on, and 72 stitches total after the toe increases. Much better! Though at some point, the patterns got slightly off, you can see that they are still extremely close, color-wise:













I love this yarn! The fabric has a nice feel (probably also partly due to the size needles I chose), and they are not rough, but also not so soft that they feel like they'll wear out after a wash or two. I can't wait to see the finished product, which will be a gift for Christmas!

Courtney

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Rev up for winter!

We've been very fortunate, weather-wise, this fall. It's given everyone some extra time to get their warm woolens knit for the coming bluster! Here's some more lovely FO's that have been added to our friends' cold weather stashes!


















































































What wonderful work! Keep the finished projects coming!

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Just In!

Just in!  New sock yarn by Skacel called Flying Saucer.  Both balls of  yarn is wound on a reel. So you can knit off the reel,  two socks at a time.  Or you can rewind the yarn  off the reel your self and knit one sock at a time. The coolest part is either way you choose to use the yarn, the socks match.   A must see!   


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The Yarn Shoppe
Paul Revere Square
2322 Kimberly Road
Davenport, IA 52807

Phone:  563.359.1002
Fax:  563.359.1311

Email:  theyarnshoppe@gmail.com

Website: www.theyarnshoppe.net

Visit our blog!  http://theyarnshoppe.blogspot.com/

Saturday, November 06, 2010

Classes coming up!

If you missed our previous class, here is your chance! You will learn how to continental knit in the round and how to knit using two colors.

DATES/TIMES:

Wed., Nov. 10- 9 to 11 am, 2-4 pm, or 6-8 pm
Thurs., Nov. 11- 9 to 11 am or 2-4 pm
Friday, Nov 12- 9 to 11 am, 2-4 pm, or 6-8 pm

Homework:
Size 7 or 8, 16" circular needles . Worsted Weight Yarn. Cast on 100 stitches and join in the round. Knit 1 round being careful not to twist. Also bring another color of yarn in the same weight for the color work.

Cost: $30.00 (paid by check or cash to Judy)

Please call to reserve your place in this class. I look forward to hearing from you!

Saturday, October 30, 2010

October Projects

As always, we had some lovely finished projects shared with us over the last month!

A festive bottle cover...



Hats to make our heads happy...

(Plymouth Superwash, Butterfly hat)




Mittens, ready for the big chill...






A felted purse to hold lots of goodies...


Shawls and scarves to keep us warm...






And a beautiful sweater!


Saturday, September 04, 2010

September projects

Beautiful finished items shared with us from August to September!

Winter Olympic Hat
Made with Plymouth Super Wash Merino Wool



Tam
Made with Poems Sock Yarn and Mohair




Pinwheel Sweater
(free pattern through Ravelry, fits 6mo-4yr, also available in adult size)
Made out of Cascade 220 and Ella Rae







Crochet Afghan Stitch Dish Cloths



Adorable, Colorful Teddies
Made of Lanaloft Sport

Saturday, July 31, 2010

Summer Projects

Here are the latest projects shared with us so far this summer.

An adult poncho with matching hat and mittens...

A felted purse...
An adorable baby sweater...

And a lightweight summer top!

Saturday, June 05, 2010

Late spring projects

We've had quite a few wonderful projects shared with us in the last few weeks!


Blankets for babies and adults




















































Baby sweaters for summer babies!








































Hats for kids and adults



















Accessories galore!




































































A beautiful summer sweater