Newsletter November, 2009 Store Hours Open Lessons Monday, Thursday, Friday Tuesday Wednesday, Sunday Saturday Monday Tuesday, Friday 10 am – 5 pm 10 am – 7 pm CLOSED 10 am – 3 pm 10 am – 12 noon 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm 1639 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 716.834.7580 ElmwoodYarnShop.com March 2009 Happy Fall Fall to all, As we all prepare for the upcoming winter, our thoughts turn to warmth and wool socks! Dreading making another pair on size 1 needles, I decided to double the sock yarn. This gave me about a dk weight yarn and I could use a size 4 needle. I was so excited; I whipped up a pair for my daughter in no time. The socks are heavier than the fingering weight used single, but certainly light enough to wear under boots or as slippers. If your sock yarn stash is getting away from you, this is a great way to use some up quickly and painlessly. By the way, the two strands do not have to match and 2 - 100g balls is plenty for a large pair. Holiday Sale Sale From Saturday, November 21 through Saturday, November 28, we will have all kits on sale for 30% off. This includes Christmas stockings, big needle throws, sweaters and everything in between that we have in a kit. Also on sale for that week will be all knitting bags for 20% off. We have beautiful new bags from Atenti, Offhand designs and Della Q. Come see the selection, many can also be used as a handbag for everyday use. Our charity trunk has grown over the last few weeks as we make room for all of our winter knitting at the shop. The prices have been cut on many of the sweaters and all are priced to go. Each garment is hand knit from the highest quality yarns. All proceeds from the sale of these sweaters will be donated to charity. Gift ideas We are now carrying Knitters Blocks. These foam pieces come in a bag of 9 and they can be put together in any formation. The foam is covered with a low pile carpet so your knitting will not be damaged. The package also comes with rust proof t-pins for all of your blocking needs. We have a new yarn called Milli Colori Big that can be used to make a fabulous scarf. Only one ball and size 13 needles make a quick gift for someone special. The instructions are right on the label. We also have samples of many different scarves, hats and other small knitted items that won’t take until next year to finish! Shawl pins or closures are in stock and ready to be worn. The materials range from hand fired glass to wood to resin in styles that fit every knitter. If purses are your forte, the handles can make or break the look. We have purse handles in various lengths and many different materials. On the non-knitted side, from Lantern moon and a women’s cooperative in Vietnam, we have some really lovely silk scarves. They are woven brocade on one side and solid color with exquisite embroidery on the other. If all else fails, we always have gift certificates in any denomination! Holiday Sale Saturday, November 21 through Saturday, November 28 See inside for details Please note that we will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, November 25 and 26 and open on Friday and Saturday, November 27 and 28. Have a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving. Heather’s classes Heather is still teaching knitting lessons at the shop on Monday mornings from 10 am to 12 noon, Tuesday and Friday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30. The cost is still $5.00 per lesson and you do not have to sign up for these classes. She can help you with any knitting problems and/or questions or if you just want to learn how to knit.