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::SALE TODAY!!!::
I'm sure you already know, if you've gotten all the emails, but for those of you who only read the blog...
SPRING SALE at ANGEL HAIR YARN CO. TODAY!10am-6pm
Lots of great stuff on sale!
Look soon for posts from some new faces besides me...
::Saturday, April 26, 2008::
Pam
|4/26/2008 09:35:00 AM|
::Whoohoo! More Koigu!::
Hey, that title rhymes! Anyway, it is what it is....we have more of the Koigu love arriving on Friday, Apr. 18! Well, that's what the FedEx notification email says, and they have been known to be wrong...hopefully not...
And, we just got a bunch of colors restocked in KnitCol, that crazily-named self-striping yarn from Plymouth that we can't get enough of. It makes great kids' hats, sweaters, booties, you name it! It never stays in stock for very long.
Come spend an afternoon knitting with us at the shop! We'll put on some coffee, sometimes we have chocolate too. Oh, and thanks Karen B. for bringing the cinnamon Babka the other day - one can NOT go wrong with The Babka, IMHO....
There are some good classes available for signups still - catch them while you can. Check the list online, call or stop by for your copy of the Late Spring Newsletter
'08!
::Thursday, April 17, 2008::
Pam
|4/17/2008 12:09:00 AM|
::Spring is Here (?)::
Well, we think so anyway....70 degrees today, 50 in a few days....that's spring in middle Tennessee! In any case, we have you covered - we've got new spring yarns, some old winter favorites and a few things to carry you through any season!
First off, we FINALLY got in some long-awaited Malabrigo yarn. It's getting as difficult as Koigu to get! What that means to you is this: even though it's spring, you don't want to miss picking up some of this yarn. It's great for sweaters, shawls, mittens, fingerless gloves (I have a pair of Fetchings in this, thanks to Charisse!), you name it! It's also fantastic for felting. Come and get yours today - they tell us a few more colors are coming next week, too...
Next up - shawl pins by Shaune Bazner. These never stay in the shop long. Laura picked this batch and did a fine job if I might say so. These can be used as hair sticks too!  The new Knit.1 just arrived a few days ago too and it is looking like a keeper!
 Reynolds/Artful Yarns sent a lovely box of goodies on Monday, including a little bit of Reality (we all need that sometimes...) for you last minute (or early go-getter) scarf knitters.  We now have a beautiful model of Cliche, a cotton/linen/acrylic blend with a nice crisp feel on the skein, soft when knit up. And something we didn't have much of: a true sport weight yarn in a cotton/viscose blend, Sunday Best. They use it in the Reynolds' Kids book, but this yarn is great for any age. Did you pick up a copy of the Spring 08 Vogue Knitting magazine? The featured cover sweater is made from Sky, a new biofil cotton from Tahki/S.Charles. What is biofil? It's cotton that is pesticide and chemical free, hand-picked (low technical impact on the land) and dyed with a low-impact process. And we have it in stock! You'll love it!
Last but not least, I want to bring your attention to our classes on the newsletter that just went out by email. If you want your own copy, please come by the shop or print it from our website. We have a very interesting "class" starting next Tuesday - you're not going to want to miss this! It's called Knitting for Your Ears, and it's not really a class at all. Each week for 3 weeks, we're going to play two hours of an audiobook mystery centered around - you guessed it - a knitting shop!
You can bring your knitting, crocheting, or just yourself, and we'll serve up some snacks and drinks while you relax and work on your projects. On the 3rd and final week, after we finish up the book, we're going to call the author directly and have a Q&A session with him. How fun does that sound? Call today to sign up. It's ok if you have to miss a week - you can purchase the book at the shop, and catch up anytime. Come one week or all three, you can pay as you go! It'll be lots of fun! See you there!
::Friday, April 11, 2008::
Pam
|4/11/2008 12:22:00 PM|
::New Classes, Magazines and the Yarn Harlot::
Spring is a great time to take some knitting or crocheting classes. In fact, that's one of the things Angel Hair Yarn Co. is known for - a great selection of classes. But you need to sign up soon to take advantage of these great classes - it might be months before we offer them again. Starting next week (!), you can try Knitting Math (we make it fun!), Needle Felting (you can pre-knit an item to embellish, or buy pre-made), or the Moebius Scarf (a great scarf with a twist). Soon after that, we'll offer Knitting for your Ears (an audiobook knitting mystery), Crochet 101, Finish Those UFOs (unfinished objects), and Lace 101. Take a few classes and bump your knitting skills to the next level - you'll be glad you did.
 New products in: Knitters Magazine, Interweave Crochet, ladybug and leaf tape measures from Lantern Moon. We also have a few skeins of Tofutsies Limited Edition colors from the 2007 Collection, including Dec, Feb and April. These include a pattern written specifically for that colorway.
Tofutsies is a yarn containing interesting natural material (chitin, made from shrimp and crab shells collected from the food service industry). Southwest Trading Co. also offers other "green" fibers, such as A-maizing, which is made from 100% corn fiber. 
It acts like other plant fibers, which get softer the more you wash and dry them (yep, machine wash and dry!). So, we're offering two great patterns, free with the purchase of either Tofutsies or A-maizing; we'll make them available starting this Saturday. The Tofutsies pattern is a great way to use up five skeins of sock yarn at one go, and not on a tiny needle!
Just got word that the Yarn Harlot herself will be in Brentwood next week promoting her new book. Stephanie-Pearl McPhee signs and discusses her book Things I Learned From Knitting (Whether I Wanted to or Not) at Borders Books and Music (on Franklin Rd in the center with TJ Maxx and Kroger) on Wednesday, April 9th at 7pm. Call 615-221-8804 for details. Line tickets will be available with purchase of any of the authors' books starting at 9am on day of the event.
::Thursday, April 03, 2008::
Pam
|4/03/2008 09:11:00 PM|
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