For those who may have missed it - here's the April Newsletter:
Hello Everyone,
Spring is finally here and the warm weather knitting is in full swing! Popular knits thus far this season: airy summer scarves and lightweight tops. Our current favorite pattern is also the spring Knit Along: Pioneer from knitty.com. The pattern and fun are completely free and you can join us at anytime. Contact the shop for details and watch the blog for updates, pictures of Pioneers in progress, and ideas for modifications
The new class schedule is now available. We're kicking off the season with our most popular class - Socks on Magic Loop! Other classes include: Learn to Spindle Spin, Time to Finish, Fun with Socks, Learn to Felt, Continental Anyone?, and Cables. The first session starts on Saturday, May 2 and class space is limited so call to register.
Spring also means that Spunky Eclectic Summer yarn is back! This was our hottest seller last year, with shipments being claimed before the yarn arrived in the shop. The amazing Amy has already sent us 4 colors, 2 of which have sold out completely. She is working as fast as she can, and Summer will be floating in and out all season. If you want to make sure you get some Summer, we do take special orders.
We are also introducing a number of new yarns this spring. Ty Dy cotton, from Knit One Crochet Too in Windham Maine, is here and a delight to knit. I'm currently using it for the Brittany Jumper from MinnowKnits. A worsted weight in fun variegate cottons, it quickly has become a favorite. We sold out of 3 of the colors last week as knitters snatched it up to make summer tops! Not to worry, more is on the way.
Louet Euroflax Linen is expected this week. Along with their fingering weight sock yarn.
A delightful surprise is scheduled to ship to us on May 15th. Details in the next newsletter.
As every knitter knows, it's not just about the yarn, it's also about the accessories! Namaste bags, the stylish knitting and handbag in one, have been wildly popular since arriving last month.
We'd like to thank everyone for making our online store such a success! Many have requested that we add a PayPal payment feature, and thanks to Peter's hard work, it is now up and running.
Finally, I am very excited to announce that The Knitting Experience Café has been asked to present The Knitted Knockers Program at this year's Maine Living With Cancer Conference on Wed. May 6, at the Augusta Civic Center, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. The Living With Cancer Conference is a free, daylong conference for cancer patients and survivors, family members, caregivers, and medical professionals. About 6 years ago, I attended as a recent cancer patient. To be going back as a volunteer is so incredibly special.
We'll have a table full of boobies to distribute to survivors, information on what a knitted knocker is all about and how to knit one for yourself, and free samples of Soak Wash courtesy of Soak.
Many of you have donated your time and talent to this program, either as knitters or fundraisers. I am beyond grateful, and I'm going to ask you to do it again. We need more Knitted Knockers. We need them in all sizes. We need as many as possible before the conference.
Why not knit a booby? What could be more fun? To makes things a bit more interesting, we'll donate a $25 gift certificate and free bottle of Soak Wash to the wonderful knitter who brings us the most boobies between now and May 5th.
Happy Knitting!
Chesley