Bits & Pieces

Thought I would just tell you about some of the new items we have received recently. Here they are:

• Noro book 26 - great new patterns including a fabulous coat and swingy skirt.
• Noro - The Man - Interesting tales of Mr. Noro and his company - including some new patterns and old patterns revisited - by Cornelia Hamilton.
• Noro Mini book - small items for quick knits.
• Jenny Watson Araucania book - new patterns for new yarns.
• More new colors of Toconao - this yarn is featured in Jenny Watson's book.
• Debbie Bliss Fall 2009 magazine.
• New shipment of Knit Witch sock yarn, including some Sock Summit colors.
• Shop Hop passports - get em while they're hot!
• Coffee mugs with knitterly sayings on them.
• Project bags from Hiya-Hiya and Lantern Moon.
  
  There is more but that is all that I can think of now. I am posting some random photos of new items in the shop. And one adorable baby, Sayde Elizabeth, granddaughter of former employee Cindy A. Come visit when you can.

Arlene

Shop News and Classes

We will be holding classes and events during September, October and November. Here is a listing of what is on the schedule for now:

• Sept. 12 - Slip Stitch class - learn color knitting the easy way. 11AM-12:30 PM. $15.
• Sept. 12 - Fast and Fun Holiday Gifts - Fee of $10.00 allows you to choose up to 12 free patterns with yarn suggestions. These include hats, scarves, mittens, dishcloths, wraps, wrist warmers, golf club covers, felted child's purse and more. Spend $25.00 on yarn for these projects and receive a $10.00 store credit for future purchases. 2-4 PM.
• Oct. 17 & 24 - Learn to make socks. Two week session with homework. $30 + supplies. 11AM-12:30PM.
• Oct. 31 & Nov. 14- Learn to make a Tam. In this class you will learn provisional cast on, shorts rows, three needle bind off and picking up stitches. $30 + supplies. 3-4:30 PM.
• Nov. 14 & 21 - Learn Entrelac. This popular technique is easy to learn and will bring a new dimension to your knitting. Add it to shawls, scarves, hats and more. 11AM-12:30 PM. $30 + supplies.
• Sept 21-Oct 12 - Knitting 101 Monday evening sessions-7-8:30PM. Get help with your projects from Linda. $60.
• Sept 22-Oct 27 - Beginners Knitting with Linda. 5 weeks and you will be knitting. $125.
• Morning Knitting 101 is ongoing. Call for dates and availability. Wed, Thurs, Sat. AM.

All classes require pre-registration so call us if you have an interest in any of these. Fall is a great time to learn a new technique or get help with that new stitch. Many of the patterns for our Fast and Fun Holiday Gifts can be done in a evening or two and use 1 or 2 balls of yarn. We have models at the shop for many of the class projects. Come join us for some fun.

Shop Hop - October 3-11, 2009

The 2009 Atlanta Shop Hop is approaching fast. This year the event will be held from Saturday, October 3rd through Sunday, October 11th. Passports ($1.00) go on sale September 3rd. Visit each of the 10 participating shops and you could be eligible for the grand prize of $1,000.00 in gift certificates. If you don't win the grand prize, you could still win one of 30 other prizes donated by the 10 shops. You can find all the information you need at www.shophopatlanta.blogspot.com. Hope to see you then.

New Yarns Are Being Shelved

Our blowout sale was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who came and purchased and helped us make room for the new stuff. We have started to put out what has already arrived and here is a list of some of them:

• Bariloche, Los Andes and Santa Fe from Aslan Trends. These 3 yarns are all dyed in the same colors so you can coordinate your project. The yarn comes in bulky, worsted and sock weights and the colors are gorgeous.
• Coliumo and Toconao from Knitting Fever. Beautiful semi solid wools for winter knitting.
• Lustra and Blackstone Tweed from Berroco as well as the new pattern books.
• New colors in Mini Mochi and Mochi Plus.

Today we will be stocking more new yarns as space permits. We have also added more sale yarns to our empty playpen ($3.00 per ball), so bargains are still available.

Come see all that is new for fall.

Arlene

Upcoming Classes

Hello Everyone:

This post will let you know about some classes being held at the Needle Nook. First up is our Mohair Lace Scarf with beads. There is alot of interest right now in beaded lace so this is a good introduction to it. We will start on a simple lace scarf. No lace experience is needed, just basic knitting skills. The class will be held on Saturday, August 15th or Sat. August 29th from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM and the fee is $35.00 which includes your pattern, beads and class fee. It does not include knitting needles or crochet hook (which is used to attach the beads). See photo above.

Next up is Knitting 101 with Linda. This class is for those who need help with their projects. Linda can help solve them for you. This 3 week session meets on Monday evenings from 7-8:30 and runs from Aug. 17-Aug. 31st. Fee is $45.00.

After that comes Beginning Knitting with Linda. Starting on Aug. 18th and ending on Sept. 15th, this 5 week session will teach you all the basics of knitting. We meet from 7 - 8:30 PM and the fee is $125.00 which includes basic supplies. Come learn to knit!

Sept. 12th is the date for our slip stitch class with Shirley. Slip stitch is a color technique and a good one to learn. It is easier than intarsia or fair isle with great results. Class will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12th from 11-12:30 PM and class fee is $15.00. Try it, you'll like it.

That's all the dates we have positively scheduled for now. Also on the horizon is a beginning entrelac class and learn to knit socks, so check with us if you are interested in these.

Watch this space and our newsletter and website (http://www.needlenookatlanta.com/) for more upcoming information and classes.

Hope to see you soon.

Arlene

This And That

Our very first time hosting a Knit In Public day was a success, even with a wrench in the plans. Our event was scheduled to be held at Artuzzi's restaurant but 3 days before they suddenly closed with no warning. Undaunted, Marian and Lou arranged to set up tables in front of the shop and carry on. When they went down to Artuzzi's on Sat. morning to hang a sign directing everyone to come to N. Nook, the new manager was there and invited us to come down and use the patio and help themselves to free drinks. They knit for a while at Needle Nook and then moved down to Artuzzi's patio for the rest of the afternoon. Everyone received a free needle card and a discount on yarn. Thanks to all who attended and we will try it again in the fall, when it is cooler.

I did not attend the TNNA show this year due to difficulty with my knees. Since I have seen all of the major reps, I hope I did not miss anything important. I am constantly on the lookout for new products to stock the shop. If you see anything I need to know about, please contact me or bring it in. I love new stuff.

Since we have no classes scheduled for July, I would like to invite our customers to drop by on Saturdays, July 11th, 18th or 25th, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM to sit and knit or get help with a minor problem. We cannot help with major problems on these days. Please limit your questions to yarn you have purchased here and knitting only. Thank you.

Please note, we will be closed July 4th. We have not changed our Sunday hours for the summer. We will remain open every Sunday from 1PM - 4PM for your convenience. Hope to see you soon.

Arlene

World Wide Knit In Public Day

Isn't this great? We have our very own knitting day! This is the second or third year for this event and it's just a way to bring knitters together to show off our addiction to everyone. Needle Nook will participate this year by gathering down the way from us at Artuzzi's restaurant. They have a patio and have graciously agreed to be our meeting place on June 13th, from 11AM - 3PM. They are also providing a special buy one lunch, get the second lunch free. So come join the bunch as we KIP (knit in public) for a few hours. Needle Nook will also be offering some specials this day so stay tuned.