What's New: 9.13.11

Come visit us and get your yarn fix.  We have so many new yarns to touch and feel.  The UPS guy said with so many boxes,it's ALWAYS CHRISTMAS time at Amazing Threads.  We agree.  As of tomorrow morning, Mother Nature tells all that knit -IT IS TIME TO KNIT.  Several customers stopped in today to check out what's new and pick up a Holiday project or two.  Yes, it is the start of the gift knitting season.

Fall/Winter 2012 Class Schedule is on our website for download as a PDF and available in the shop in hard copy. 

Sharon McMahon, Owner and Master Hand Dyer of THREE IRISH GIRLS will be at the shop October 15 & 16. Sharon will offer 3 workshops and host 2 Trunk Shows.  Registration Details NOW at the shop and on the WEB soon.

SATURDAY:  Make the Most of Every Skein:  Knitting with Hand Dyed Yarn-9 a.m.-12 p.m.;Trunk Show 12 - 3 p.m. & Knit Happy:  The Psychology of Color Knitting, 3-5 p.m.

SUNDAY:  The Gentle Art of Yarn Substitution 10 a.m.-12 p.m. & Trunk Show 12-4 p.m.

Only 5 Openings for our Fall Retreat at Grandview Lodge   

The Retreat Options Jacket is in the shop and the pattern is READY. 

The Manon Shawl should be in the shop by Sunday.

English Tea Party to launch our partnership with Rowan & Westminster Fibers.  Join us from 6-9 pm on Friday, September 23, 2011.   We will have some surprises and specialty yarns available ONLY HERE FIRST on Friday evening.  Come for the Fun as we Celebrate what's new.  Enjoy refreshments, gift bags, and more.  Gift bags are limited. 

What does our Shop Within A Shop (SWAS) mean to you?  Visit us on September 23 for the BIG REVEAL. Be the first to see and touch new yarns and more.

NEED TO MAKE ROOM so it's got to go.  We have stocked the 30% OFF Clearance LOFT and it is FULL.  

Freebies & Resources

In celebration of Britain’s “Wool Week 2011”, Rowan is offering stunning free patterns using Purelife British Sheep Breeds DK, Chunky & Boucle.  These patterns are designed by students from the Fashion Knitwear & Knitted Textiles course of Nottingham Trent University. Visit their site and click on the Wool Week Look Book for pictures & links.They have a beautiful cushion featured.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this hat knit in Three Irish Girls Yarn - a freebie online

What's New

Check out the new Knits to Give from Debbie Bliss:  

Check out a review on the new 4 minute scarf on the Amazing Threads Facebook page.  Yes, that's correct.  Less than 5 minutes to create a warm and funky scarf and it costs less than $20 per skein.  WOW.  Its the new Dolce Vita from SMC.  Fun & Instant Gratification.

A FINAL, yes I said FINAL shipment of that gorgeous yarn, Epiphany, from Cascade arrived today.  Due the cost of this Royal Alpaca, Cashmere, and Silk blend, Cascade has no more.  I was able to get a few bags of some great colors at the original price. I knit a gorgeous Fan Neckwarmer from one skein.  Free pattern with purchase of Epiphany.  

People are asking if we will still continue to carry ALL of the yarns we have always carried?  YES- WE STILL CARRY MANY, MANY YARNS FROM MANY, MANY VENDORS-Check our website for a partial list.

September Classes with Openings

MITTENS your Way with Lindsey starts Thursday, Sept. 15, 6-8 pm (Don't miss this class -Lindsay is a great with mittens)

 Knit with an Expert (Yvonne), Monday, Sept. 19, 6 -8 pm

Continental Knitting - 1 session class, Monday, Sept. 19 - 6-8 pm

Weaving in Ends with Nancy - 1 session class September 21 - 6-8 pm

Tunisian Crochet with Bobbi September 25 - 12-2 pm

3 Button Cardi starts Sept. 26 & Pembrook Wrap starts Sept. 28  with Cathy

ALSO NEW this week is Bergere de France Yarns and Patterns. Hot this fall is their wonderful Cabled Poncho that Cathy is teaching.  We love their patters and books - So Chic and right on point with today's fashions.  Also love the new fur yarn that FEELS LIKE REAL FUR.  Thinking up a cowl trimmed with it for keeping warm.