Love our Long Distance Visitors

Today, we met Chris & Ann, visiting Knit Picky all the way from Auckland, New Zealand!  Chris gave me a quick geography lesson after telling him my sis and her family recently moved to Sydney.  He also told me about Rugby, how his country loves their coffee, and that most Kiwi's are water lovers.  Meanwhile, Ann was having fun strolling around and finding yummy yarns to pet and squeeze throughout the shop.  She ended up with some nice souvenirs from Knit Picky in Winston Salem, NC.  Plus we learned that Ann not only loves knitting, she loves red yarn!

Ann, Chris, it was very nice meeting you!  Maybe one day, we will visit your part of the world.

What goes with Malabrigo Lace?

Why, homemade chocolate cake of course!   Tonight's Knit Night was a reunion of friends....finally I was lucky enough to attend Knit Night on the same night as Belva and Susan.  Fun!!!

New today in Berroco email to shop owners...inspired a new Remix order! Bags are being shipped. Like?

Carolina Fiber Fest...Even Better than Last Year!

Having fun....wish you were here! And you can be...it's a great day trip, only a short drive from Winston Salem.  Show goes on today 10am-8pm and Sunday 10am-6pm. 

 

Packing today for Carolina FiberFest!

Getting excited....gathering up all the stuff it takes to create a booth for next weekend's show! Extension cord-check, lights-check, cash register-check, and more. :)  Last year was so much fun so I wanted to share some pics.  Does anyone remember the name of the cute mule?

Gosh...enjoyed Nancy Shroyer's yarn dyeing class....going to see if they have any spaces open this year!
Visit the homepage for full details....Carolina FiberFest.  Ya'll come back now, ya heah?

Cute with only one ball!

Kim was the first Knit Picky girl to pounce on one of the Ragg Silk balls and created a cutie pie of a scarf!  She calls this her Raggtime Scarf and has written up the pattern (free w/purchase of course)!

 Kim's fun, spunky silk scarf

And you know I had to try it on, too!

Visit us @ Carolina Fiberfest!

Mark it down, make your plans, grab some girls (or guys) and plan a great day trip to Raleigh for the Got to be NC Carolina Fiberfest. Visit Knit Picky's booth, eat some fair food, sample the fabulous NC wines and talk to the animals.  We had such great time last year and this year, it's even bigger.  Did I mention the fair food?

And.....guess what???  We are very lucky to be sharing a double-booth with 2 amazing ladies....
Ann Potter of Pilot Mountain Llamas AND Gail Hughes of Gail Hughes Buttons!!!

Not One but Two Royal Kisses!

The Royal magic is exhilarating this morning!! It's only fitting that I re-post the Union Jack sweater knit by Sally Mir for her teenage daughter.  Would love to see a picture of the finished sweater.
Best of British!

Perfect for summer and your pocket book!

We've revised our Fisherman's Net Wrap...longer, smaller gauge, slinkier. Now what can we call this version? Jane Thomas knit this eye catching wrap and looks great wearing it, doesn't she? Jane enjoyed knitting it so much she's already picked up 4 more skeins of Cascade Luna in a new shade for another one! Go Jane go!!

Terrific Tote Winner is....

Vicky 1947!!

Not only did Ms V win the Terrific Tote but she posted a delicious fresh vegetable recipe! And we had a great response to this contest so I'd like to do something special for each of you.  How about a special bonus to all who posted? You all get a 10% discount on the Tote kit while supplies last.  Come in next week, identify your post and the special is yours.  Thanks for all the great posts and remember to watch our blog for real time shop news and more contests.

All this veggie talk makes me want a fresh vegetable garden, sounds fun (except for the weeding part).
Jo

Corntastic Terrific Tote Contest

Just in! Fresh off the produce truck!  Corntastic yarn in this cute Terrific Tote Kit, ready for casting on, in some fabulous summer colors (both bright and serene).

We're offering another Give-A-Way!  Post anything relating to this tote, veggies, going green, even a favorite veggie recipe **yum** and you'll be entered into the drawing for a FREE Kit!!  Offer starts now and goes thru next Friday at NOON.

Get ready, get set, Go Green!  (Isn't this fun?!)

and the winner is.....Becky!

The random number generator picked #1 this time.  Becky, give us a couple of weeks and we will have a fresh supply of Marina in stock (we've currently had a run on this yarn and it has disappeared).  Must mean it's a good one to win!!

Marina

Our 'taste' of Marina yarn arrived last week.  Looks fascinating, doesn't it?  Found this great photo of a hand knit scarf by Quiltnut on Ravelry.  With her permission, I'm sharing her fabulous scarf and eager to start one of my own. Reminds me of a coral reef, something so delicate and intricate and lightweight.

We got in two colorways; one is a soft blend of pinks, the other a racy blast of tropical color.  How are you feeling today....soft and subtle or wild and racy?

Are you up for a contest??!!  All posts will be entered into a drawing for a free skein....let's say from now until next Friday at 9am.  One post per person please,..... ready, set, go!

Classes: Wet Felting & the Summer Cowl

We have two great classes starting soon and we think you'd have fun in both!

Wet Felting Workshop ~ Create your own version of this fluffy, light weight scarf.  Date:  Saturday, April 2, 1:30-3:30.  Cost is $55 and includes felting supplies.  Call to sign up @768-5599.

A Summer Cowl Class ~ perfect next step for new knitters or anyone who want to learn three new stitch patterns.  Class starts March 29, Tuesday evening from 6-8.  Call to sign up 768-5599.

Crochet, anyone? We have a spot for you

We're starting a fresh, new class this Thursday....Beginner Crochet!  From 6pm-8pm, you'll learn the basics and more!  Call the shop to register or see details (and register online) by clicking right here...

Knit Picky - 336-768-5599
Class Fee $45 for 3 / 2hr sessions
10% off supplies purchased at the shop