Vintage ironing board. I have wanted an ironing board for my craft room and found this one tucked in a corner deep behind a wall of bedspreads. Works beautifully, seems sturdy, and only cost $3.00. #happygirl

Thrift Shopping Find!

ShannaBanana makes me Happy!

My next chapter involves spinning. Shanna gave me this fabulous roving (which I have no pictures of because I popped it on my wheel in fast time)!
Anyway, here is the yarn made from Shanna's namesake (hand-dyed roving by Funky Carolina).

Hummmmm, now what pattern shall I knit? Suggestions? About 400yds of sock wgt.

Farewell Sweet Shop

As most of you know, Knit Picky closed her doors September 30, 2012. This beautiful bouquet was waiting for me at home on my very last day in the shop. Of course, i held it together until I found this with an amazingly sweet card. Thank you Zach & Melissa! Also thanks to Steve & Zoey. And to all of the KP gang. I couldn't have done it without you! Lots of love, Jo
....now, off to the next chapter.

Yarn Gram Sale!

Fun yarn remnants, some skeins almost full, sold by the gram.

Going Back To School Sale

That's right! It's that time of year again. Summer is winding down, and parents and children alike are gearing up for the 2012-2013 school year. We at Knit Picky know this can be a hectic time for many, so we're offering you a chance to pick up some of your favorite yarn and books at 10%-50% off! What better way to shake off the stress of finding everything your children need for school than to relax with a great pattern and some amazing yarn?

Starting today (August 21) and lasting until Saturday (August 25), all yarns will be 10%-50% off. Don't forget, all our individual patterns and books are also 30% off! This is a great opportunity to start shopping for your holiday gifts and get a bit of a headstart when making items for your loved ones.We still have some of that amazing Shalimar Breathless yarn in stock! Why not strike while the iron is hot?

As always, gift cards, classes and private lessons are available. Give us a call at 336-768-5599 during our open hours if you have any questions. We can't wait to see and hear from you all!

Don't forget to Like us on Facebook! We are alwasys post new information, and it is a great way to keep in touch with what you, our customers want!

Fabulous Yarn Bags!

Locally made bags, lined w pockets, available now and perfect for the upcoming Fall season!

Double Punch Days this Weekend at Knit Picky!!

This Friday & Saturday, in honor of the start of the 2012 Summer Olympics, we're giving you DOUBLE punches on your purchases.  I'm still drawn to this simply elegant and easy pattern and will start mine tonight.  The Age of Brass & Steam is a free pattern by Orange Flower on Ravelry.  It is beautifully knit with beads and would be a great, easy project to knit during the Olympics, don't you think??

Stop in today or tomorrow from noon-4pm to select your perfect yarn and coordinating bead pack.  Don't forget your tiny crochet hook to add the beads.  Please post a comment here if you choose to start this project or any other project during the summer Olympic games.  As they say....Let the Games Begin!!

Shalimar Breathless Yarns Are IN!!!

You heard correctly! The new Shalimar Breathless yarns are in! Come on by and pick your favorite up quick before they're all gone! Last time we got this yarn in, it was gone in about a week!

August & September KAL and Class Information!!

August is here, and you know what that means! New classes and a new Knit-a-Long are here! Let’s look and see what the final Summer month has in store for us.

August Knit-A-Long: Kick-off Aug 11th

Choose 1

Wildflower Sweater (from Coastal Knits)

Gnarled Oak Sweater (from Coastal Knits)

Stephen West’s Mystery Knit-A-Long: Rockafeller

Each take 3 skeins of sock yarn.

August Classes:

Rocky Coast Sweater

Dates: Thursday August 9th, 16th, 30th, September 13th and 27th

Time: 6pm – 8pm

Instructor: Kimberly

Cost: $50

Sea and Sand Shawlette, Annis, or Color Affection

Dates: August 11th, September 1st, & 15th

Time: 2:30pm – 4pm

Instructor: Kimberly

Cost: $45

Pick A Project Class

Dates: August 25th, September 8th, 22nd and 29th

Time: 9:30am – 11:30am

Instructor: Kimberly

Cost: TBD

Great American Aran Afghan

Dates: Sept 6, Oct 8, Nov 1

Time: 6pm – 8pm

Instructor: Inger

Cost: TBD

Beekeeper's Quilt

Dates: TBD

Time: TBD

Instructor: Kimberly

Cost: $45

Knitting With Beads (Bag or Small Shawl)

Dates: TBD

Time: TBD

Instructor: TBD

Cost: TBD

1 Day Classes: More information coming on these!

I-cord Applied, pick-up and bind-off

Button Holes

Knitting Backwards

This list will be evolving over the next few weeks! Keep an eye out for more updates! We can't wait to get started!

Remember, if a private lesson is more for you, we offer those as well! Lessons start at $15 for 30 minutes and $25 for an hour. To schedule a private lesson, call the store at 336-768-5599 during our open hours.

Chartreuse Arrived & Available!

Sidney chose this great summer color to knit The Rosebud Shawl and it's been back ordered until....NOW! Lots of you have asked for it so hurry in while it lasts.

Yarn Camp...Two Weeks Open for Young Fiberistas!

Yarn Campers are creating Adobe plates that become artistic wall art!  We have two more weeks open for 2012 Yarn Camp....the problem is we have only 2 students signed up for each of the two weeks.  Our minimum is 4 students and we can take up to 7.  Please share this with your friends & co-workers to see if we can find a few more campers!  I don't want to disappoint the young girls/guys looking forward to the upcoming weeks.

July 23-27  Week 3 ~ Spaces Available

July 30-Aug 3  Week 4 ~  Spaces Available

Call the shop to register...768-5599

Isn't this finger-knit necklace beautiful?!

Thanks for sending a young knitter our way!

Heritage Silk for Your Luxury Knitting Pleasure

Just in....and we are thrilled!!  Lots of Heritage Sock, Heritage Silk, Heritage Paints and.....new for us....Venezia DK!!  What a whirlwind of patterns available for each of these yarns.  Here's one we like that's free from CascadeYarns.com.

This one's called Orange Crush.  But I can imagine it in Grape Crush, Key Lime Pie, Lemon Meringue, and Chocolate Silk Pie.  Now I'm hungry for something sweet!

Stash Buster Sale, Saturday...June 30!!

As always, Knit Picky is doing a huge 4th of July Sale this Saturday only! Reminder...we'll be closed July 3-6. See you tomorrow for a Great Big Day!
Kimberly & Jo

Kicking Back at Yarn Camp

Just kicking back on Knit Picky's red leather couch after a fun fiber arts day!