August Update
Happy steamy August! Can you stand this heat? We’ve been keeping cool inside the shop. Come join us and knit if you like!
Harriett is headed back to the classroom. Maureen, Anne, and Tiffany will be staffing the shop. And, we are happy to announce that Mary Vaughan has joined the staff and will be working on Wednesdays. Mary taught knitting classes last winter and spring and has many project classes planned for the fall. Jane will continue teaching beginner and project classes and will work in the shop when someone needs the day off.
Elizabeth Zimmerman (August 9, 1910–November 30, 1999) revolutionized the art of knitting. Elizabeth would be 100 on Monday, August 9. We are celebrating her life during the week of August 10 – 14 by offering her books at a 10% discount. Also, all our clearance yarns will be 50% off.
Happy Birthday Elizabeth Zimmerman
The Baby Surprise Jacket is one of Elizabeth Zimmerman’s most popular patterns. You knit it flat, making a series of increases and decreases that only make sense at the end when – surprise! – it’s a little knitted cardigan. Sew two straight seams across the shoulders and you’re done.
Your first Baby Surprise Jacket may be a little challenging because there’s a lot of counting stitches and garter ridges. Don’t be deterred! Many knitters have fallen in love and knit a Baby Surprise Jacket for every new little one they know. You will too! Mary is making an EZ Baby Surprise Jacket and will offer a class in September. The dates are September 2, 9, 16 from 1 pm – 3pm. The cost of the class is $45 plus supplies. Check your calendar and come in or call to sign up.
August Knitters’ Knite Out will be held on Thursday the 26th. Cowls are big this fall so let’s get started on one! Maureen has made a lovely sample. This would be a perfect Christmas gift… after you make one for yourself! You must register for this event, space is limited. Select and purchase your favorite sock yarn (about 400 yards). Bring your size US 8 24” circular needle and a stitch marker. We’ll provide the pattern. This is not a class, just knitting together. Bring your own beverage and/or snack.
Believe it, or not, fall is coming! How about starting a new fall sweater! Mary whipped up a Nimbus using Peruvia Quick. Nimbus is a “cropped cardigan with a cozy shawl collar and bold garter stitch accents”. Come in and check it out. We are planning a class in October. Nimbus is a pattern by the Berroco Design team and is a free pattern from the Berroco website.
We’ve ordered new fall yarns and they are arriving regularly. New to our yarn collection are Cascade Heritage Paints Sock yarn (think cowl), Classic Elite super fine Silky Alpaca Lace, and Berroco Remix, made from 100% recycled fiber. We are anxiously awaiting deliveries from Misti Alpaca, Berroco, Jojoland (a new company for VYS), Plymouth, and Cascade.
More Kudo is on the way! Many of you have discovered the fun of knitting Plymouth Kudo. The Potato Chip Scarf has been very popular. As they say, nobody can make just one. Or try the Kudo Scarf, a new sample by Anne, knit lengthwise. Both scarves will look great this fall paired with your favorite jean jacket. The patterns are easy, fun, and free with the purchase of yarn.
The economy has all of us tightening our belts. At the Village yarn shop we have a few new policies to help us keep ahead.
Your VYS bag must be shown at the register to receive 10% off regular priced yarn and needles. This has always been the policy; we just plan to enforce it now. So please, carry it with you to the shop, show us your bag, and we’ll give you a discount.
No returns on books, patterns, needles or wound yarn has always been the policy of VYS.
Additionally, store credit will be given for return unused skeins of yarn, with receipt and within 6 months of the date of purchase.
We will gladly accept MasterCard and Visa credit cards for purchase of any amount. But with the high price of credit card processing we prefer cash or your good check.
If you are looking for something we don’t have in stock, we will be delighted to order it for you. If we cannot combine your order with a regular order, the cost of shipping will be included with the cost of your special order.
Come in and visit us, and bring your projects. We love to see what you are working on!
