Fandango Fun

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Here is some summer fun for you to knit.  I call these Fandango and we have three versions:  a cowlette, scarf and shawl.  This project is very quick as it is knit on a size 19 needle.  It is achieved by tying bits and pieces of yarn (leftovers, stash, new) together and letting the ends dangle and show.  It's all garter stitch.  You can adjust the size to suit your needs.  We have bins of yarn you can choose from and wind a ball right in the shop, or you can bring in some stash from home and add to it.  The charge is $4.50 per ounce for DIY and $8.50 per ounce if we help.  A free pattern is included in the price.  Why not come by and try on our models to see if you would like one? 

Another announcement is that we plan to host Knit In Public Day at the Red Pepper Taqueria in our shopping center.  The event will be held on June 9th from 11AM to 3PM.  There will be door prizes and special discounts at Needle Nook those 4 hours.  Join us for this annual knit-in love fest.  The restaurant has offered at 10% discount on food and drink too.

Got your attention, huh?  This is for the knitter who has everything, chocolate truffles in the shape of a yarn ball.  A great Mother's Day gift or anytime gift for a knit buddy.  We have them in singles or a pack of four.  What will they think of next?

It was nice to see so many of you at Stitches.  This is the first time the Atlanta Area Yarn Shops have all had a booth together and it was fun.  The best part was Charles Gandy who was autographing his new book, "Knitted Sock Embellishments".  Look for a class with Charles coming soon at Needle Nook.  Check out our website for more information - www.needlenookatlanta.com.

Knit and Crochet Day in Georgia

Governor Deal has proclaimed April 14th as Knit and Crochet Day in Georgia, a very special reason for all of us to celebrate.  There will be a rally on the steps of the State Capitol on Saturday, April 14th, from 11AM to 2PM.  If you can go and show your support, that would be great.  If you can't make it downtown, you can still support this wonderful day at a knit-in at Needle Nook from 1-4PM.  Bring your own chair, sunscreen and your knitting bag.  Everyone who sits and knits will receive a coupon for a 15% discount on any purchases during the event.  Let's show Georgia we care.

Spring Fling

Join yarn shops in the North Georgia area for our first annual Spring Fling. We invite you to our shops from March 29th to April 2nd to check out all the awesome supplies we have for your knit and crochet pleasure. Let us help you pick out your Stitches supplies and show our vast array of yarns, books, patterns, notions, needles, accessories, kits and more. We have what you need here in your local yarn shops. Make a $25.00 purchase during this event and have your name entered into a drawing for a $100.00 gift basket. There are 21 shops participating in this fling. There will be demos, workshops, specials and more. Go to our group on Ravelry, Atlanta Area Yarn Shops Spring Fling and join our group. There you will find all the shops listed, photos of the gift baskets and posts by each shop. What a great way to welcome spring.

My First Sweater

Meet Carolyn Daniels and her first sweater.  It is a fabulous pullover made from Malabrigo yarn.  She is so proud of it and rightly so.  Carolyn is a great knitter and we are happy to call her one of our Needle Nook family.  You go girl!

New Items Abound

I think all of the fall and winter yarns have arrived.  I am seeing reps for spring yarns now and it seems they have new winter yarns too so some of them have been ordered and are in stock.  Below are photos of some of the newest.

This is called Ronda, a ruffle yarn.  The difference is that is has a contrasting color on the edge.  Isn't is adorable?  The skein costs $15.00 and knits up quickly.

Noro has come out with a new book that is filled with great items.  It contains hats, mitts, capelets, sweaters and more.  It is a book that can actually be used by the average person.  It is worth a look.  $24.95.

Our new Dreamz needles have arrived, shown here in a Hiyahiya case.  It is an interchangeable set containing needle sizes 4-11.  It also comes with cables, end caps and needle size identifiers.  We have extra pieces coming this week (extra cables, extra tips and more).  I have tried them and they are great.  These would make a wonderful holiday gift for your knitting friends.





And here is Margie's curlicue shawl (one of our knitalong projects) that she just finished.  It is absolutely gorgeous, flowing, drapey, oversized.  She knit it out of Royal Alpaca and what a great choice.  I wish I had one!

Needle Nook is fully stocked with all your holiday needs.  We have wonderful gifts for knitters including mugs, towels, umbrellas, totes, yarn saks, scissors and so much more.  Come by to visit soon.

Fall Is In The Air

It's rather nippy this morning in my house but never fear, I have slipped on my Featherweight Cardigan our knit group made last year.  I never realized how much I would like this project but I really do.  It's available free on Ravelry.

We are gearing up for fall classes at Needle Nook.  We have added Famous Steve Tracewell to our list of fabulous teachers.  Please see http://www.needlenookatlanta.com/ for photos and information on our classes.  You can also sign up there. 

We will hold a free workshop on this quick and easy Aloha Scarf on Saturday, Oct. 15th from 2-4PM.  No reservations are necessary, just come on in.  Only charge is for the Aloha yarn.  You can knit this scarf in under an hour or finger knit it in about 10 minutes.  How's that for fast?

We are expecting our first order of the new Dreamz needles very soon.  These are color coded to size, have great points and smooth joins.  We will start off with circulars, a few straights, double points and interchangeable sets.  Be on the lookout for these.

We are full of great yarn for fall and winter and now is the time to get going on those holiday gifts.  Come see what is new for you.