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MOGO (Make one give one) "2012" Hat Challenge

We are collecting 2012 hand knitted or crocheted hats that will be donated to local charities.

For every hat turned in you will receive a ticket into our $100.00 drawing for a Gift Certificate. There will also be prizes for the most hats turned in and for the most creative.

Drawings will be held once we receive our goal of "2012" hats.

We will be having many Hat KAL's and classes throughout the year, stay tuned.

Thank you so much for participating.

 

HAT COUNTER: 686 hats collected so far. Thanks for helping us reach our goal!

Guidelines for Charity Caps

Any hat, any fiber will be collected and donated to an appropriate charity.

Chemo Caps
Use softer yarns like cottons, synthetics and bamboo. NO ANIMAL FIBERS.
Choose patterns that are not bulky and seamless. Non-lumpy caps are more comfortable to sleep in and more comfortable on the recipients head.
Don’t use any open style stitches as they can show baldness through the cap.
Choose colors carefully. Wild color combos aren’t always best.
Embellishments can add a fun feminine touch. Simple is always good too.
Don’t forget that men, teenagers and children also need chemo caps.

Preemie Caps
Hospitals sterilize every cap so the yarn needs to be super washable. Choose really soft yarns preferably no wool.
Hospitals need caps in sizes from 10” circumference(preemies) up to 15”(average newborn). Caps should be 4” long for preemies and 5” long for newborns.
Color can be anything but black.

Army Caps
100% soft wool yarn as the Armed Forces isn’t allowed to wear synthetic fibers off the base.
Colors need to be earth tones, browns, grey, and tan. No light or bright colors.

 

Up and Coming things to watch for:

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Come checkout our newly reduced yarns.

What's on Sale?

Our Mystery 3 Sale was a success and will continue so we can keep you on your toes. Each sale features three yarns. The "mystery" is that you won't be able to know what's on sale until you walk into the store on the 3rd, 13th, and 23rd of the month. (Warning: no phone calls, emails, or texts. Mystery clues will not be given ........)

Dee Mathews Needlepoint

Needlepoint consultant Dee Mathews will be here on Tuesdays from 11:00 - 3:00. Drop in and stitch with Dee.

Toby KAL meets Thursdays

Beginning Thursday March 15th at 5:00. Knitted out of Riveting (recycled denim). KAL is free with the purchase of yarn and pattern.

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Kids Knitting Club on Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00

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KNIT, SWIRL!

The Knit, Swirl KAL will meet alternate Sundays through February. Based on Sandra McIver's book, "Knit, Swirl!" knitters will create "uniquely flattering one piece, one seam swirl jackets". Our customers are already having a great time choosing their patterns, fibers and colors. Come in early to choose your favorite fiber/yarn as some choices will have to be specially ordered. This will be a community KAL commencing with a revealing celebration.

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PROGRESSIVE NEEDLES KNIT-ALONG

Jan 5th starts the Skacel and Knit Purl Hunter “progressive knit along” this month. It will run for four Thursdays, featuring a new project each month through February.  The progressive aspect of this KAL is that each knitting project is divided into four segments of instruction, and the knitters must wait week-by-week for each segment to be available.  The projects, designed by Michelle Hunter, are all exciting and educational, providing knitters with the opportunity to broaden their expertise. October will feature a shawlette, worked out of HiKoo’s Simplicity.  November showcases the return of socks, with a special design knit from Austermann’s Royal. January’s special project is sure to keep one’s hands warm when a pair of mittens will be fashioned from HiKoo’s Simpliworsted.  Rounding out the KAL, February will feature another wonderful two-color sock design knit again in Austermann’s Royal. Participants may choose to do one or all of the projects. All yarns will be available at YBTS.

Latest Arrival...Louet Flax and Gems

Flax is made out of flax fiber and goes through a steam process to ensure maximum softness.

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Gems is custom spun for Louet. It is worsted spun with a tight twist to minimize pilling while maintaining a high elasticity. The yarn is then steamed for the softest touch. This combination allows for excellent stitch definition.

Any Kine Caddys from Hawaii

Great for holding your projects and notions. Aloha!

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The Fibersphere is here!

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Knitter's Pride needles!

The first shipment flew out the door. Come in and get yours while the supply lasts.

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Thanks for your continued support!

Jackie continues to give us her inspiration. Not a day goes by without a thought of Jackie and how we miss her dearly. We would like to thank each and every one of our generous customers for their continued support and patronage here at Yarns by the Sea. We look forward to serving you and your fiber needs as they arise. We continue to meet new faces everyday and welcome you into our community.

Much Love, Chrissy

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Store Hours

 

Monday ....... 10:30 - 5:00

Tuesday ...... 10:30 - 5:00

Wednesday.. 10:30 - 5:00

Thursday ..... 10:30 - 9:00

Friday .......... 10:30 - 5:00

Saturday ..... 10:30 - 5:00

Sunday ........ 10:30 - 5:00