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Author Archives: oldvillageyarnshop
The Yarn for the Knit Purl Hunter Mystery KAL Has Arrived!
It is on the shelf, ready for purchase, and beautiful!
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Knit Purl Hunter’s Final Mystery KAL
Have you heard? We’re joining Skacel for Michelle “Knit Purl” Hunter’s last KAL before her sabbatical: the Audition shawl. Here’s what we know about the mystery shawl: it’s an asymmetrical triangle approximately 16″ deep and 67″ long, and requires one … Continue reading
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The Fall 2019 Class Schedule is Ready
What are you planning to knit or crochet this fall? Our line-up of classes, yarn-sampling events, and a knit-along may help you decide what to create this season. We have three yarn tasting events planned–two for Berroco (Sept. 7 or … Continue reading
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Summer Sale of the Week
This week’s summer sale (which begins 7/19 and ends 7/25) includes five great Aran weight yarns: Castello from Louisa Harding. A subtle metallic accent with wool, polyester, acrylic, nylon and viscose. A little fancy but not too much. Cirrus from … Continue reading
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Knit, Nibble & Sip and a Sale
Please join us this Saturday, July 13, for Knit, Nibble, Sip. Crochet too! It’s too much fun to miss! We’re starting a month-long series (maybe longer?) of weekly summer sales. The first one starts tomorrow, July 12 and ends July … Continue reading
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Notes on Summer Knitting & Crocheting–Vacation Edition
Like many of you, I plan what knit or crochet projects to take on a trip before I plan what clothing to pack. Picking the wrong project doesn’t, of course, ruin a trip, but it can mean never picking up … Continue reading
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Summer Class Schedule and More
Our summer class schedule is ready. Use the drop-down menu above to check it out! There is still room in our June 1 yarn tasting–sign up for a great opportunity to sample all 5 of Berroco’s newest yarns. Also Knitters … Continue reading
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Summer Yarn Sampling
Time for a yarn tasting! Yes, I think it is time we tried out Berroco’s spring/summer yarn line, which is superb. As always they’ve provided wonderful yarns at reasonable prices, a convenient format in which to test them, and a … Continue reading
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NEW YARN AND UPCOMING EVENTS
We’ve recently received a new yarn about which we’re very excited! Mojave is a sport weight blend of linen and cotton from Kelbourne Woolens which comes in a superb color range, has wonderful drape, and is perfect for year-round knitting. … Continue reading
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SUPERBOWL SALE
Yes, our annual Superbowl Sale will take place this Sunday, February 3 from 1-4 and you shouldn’t miss it! We’ve got some great bargains for you–for instance, all yarn in the novelty corner will be $1.00 per ball, and all … Continue reading
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Old Village Yarn Musings -- By a Former Yarn Shop Owner 