Newsletter 417

 

Just in Case You Missed It!

This past Saturday, we were delighted to host a trunk show with Ashley of Neeley's Knits. A huge "thank you!" to everyone that dropped in to visit. We met Ashley earlier this year at the Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival and instantly knew we wanted to have her for a visit...and she didn't disappoint! In case you missed it, she dyed a special self-striping sock yarn inspired by our sweet shop dog Stanley! For those of you who aren't local -- or couldn't make it for whatever reason -- we kept a few skeins for the shop and would be delighted to ship one your way -- just let us know!

 

 

Fresh off Our Needles! Tokyo Shawl!

Marianne Isager's Tokyo Shawl combines beautiful color and simple knitting for a stunning wrap you won't want to take off! The wrap is 26" wide and 68" long, giving you lots of warmth and wrapping options. It's knit with Isager Alpaca 1 and Spinni, holding two strands together throughout. The shawl is available in three kit combinations; Light, Medium or Dark. Each kit includes all the yarn you need to knit the shawl: four skeins of Isager Alpaca 1, five skeins of Isager Spinni in five different colors, and three mini skeins of Isager Spinni in three different colors, and the pattern. Whew! If you get this one on your needles now, you'll be wearing it in just in time for Fall!

 

Back in stock!

We just received a fresh batch of Soak wash in all of your favorite scents! We received Lacey, Yuzu, Celebration, Fig & Scentless in three- and twelve-ounce bottles, as well as awesome little single-use packs. This premium rinse-free formulation is perfect for washing your precious hand knits and is also ideal for blocking your knitting. Soak is pure, gentle and deliciously scented with fabric-friendly ingredients that revitalize fibers so they look great and last longer.

 

There's Still a Little Bit of Room! Learn a Lot...with Laura Linneman!

One-half of the ever-popular knitting video podcast The Knitgirllls, Laura Linneman is coming to Haus! She'll be teaching a sock class focusing on the afterthought heel technique and a world-changing class on fiber selection. Read on for more information and then call 615-354-1007 to reserve your space!

Making the Best Yarn Choice with Laura Linneman

Saturday, September 17th from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm

Learn how the fiber content and construction of yarn can affect your knitting. Topics covered in class include: making the correct fiber choice for your project, how spinning and plying of the yarn affect your finished product, questions to ask yourself when choosing yarn for a project, and how best to use technology to your advantage when selecting yarn. This is a really educational, fascinating class, and we promise you'll never just pick up a ball from your stash and say "eh, this'll do" again!

Afterthought Heels with Laura Linneman

Saturday, September 17th from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm

Learn how to make toe-up socks using afterthought heels! Techniques learned include: Judy's Magic cast-on, increasing for toes, a waste-yarn version of an afterthought heel, a stretchy bind-off, and how to complete an afterthought heel. Experience required: prior knowledge of casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch and binding off. 

 

 

Non-Stop Knitalong News!

The Yearlong Knitalong...Allllllllmost Finished!

Don't forget to join us in the store today -- Monday, September 12th -- at 11am for the second month of the Two Harbors Poncho. We love the construction of this piece -- stitched sideways in two easy panels and seamed up the center. Two Harbors is a fun knit and truly flatters every figure. Our sample is knit in Shelter from Brooklyn Tweed, which makes it incredibly light and airy.

Haus of Yarn Summer Sockalong

We challenged you to make four pairs of socks -- one pair of socks per month, all summer long. September 30th is the deadline! For those that have been playing along -- BRING your completed socks by the shop on Saturday, October 1st and receive a prize!

 

 

LOOKY LOO! New Additions!
Get This Stuff Outta Here!

Fall is just a few weeks away and with it comes a lot of exciting new Fall yarn! And we don't know if you've seen this store lately, but it's FULL! So we gotta grit our teeth and sacrifice some beloved favorites to make room for the newcomers. Everything on this list is 40% off...until it's gone. No special orders, no rain checks! Only deals, deals, deals!

We'll be adding some things to the list over the next few weeks, so keep reading the newsletter...it's the only way to know what's going on sale!

• Addi Lace Fixed Circular Needles
• Sweet Georgia | Trinity
• Lana Grossa | Lace Lux
• Debbie Bliss | Baby Cashmerino
• Sirdar | Baby Bamboo
• Universal | Classic Shades & Big Time
• Malabrigo | Rasta
• Classic Elite | La Gran
• Classic Elite | Fresco
• Berroco | Cosma
• Done Roving | Frolicking Feet
• Trendsetter | Ascot
• Dream in Color | Classy
• Made in America | Wayfarer

 

 

Free Needles...Always On Point!

Supporting your local yarn shop with both your presence and purchasing is vital in securing its status as a shared source of inspiration and community. As a "thank you" to all LYS supporters, skacel would like to give back a little something special. When you purchase three addi® Rocket circular needles at Haus of Yarn, skacel will send you one free addi® Rocket circular in your choice of size/length. There is no limit to the number of free needles you can earn, so start building your collection today! This promotion is limited to in-store purchases only, through your authorized skacel addi® dealer (which would be us!)

Here are the details:

• For every three addi® Rocket fixed circular needles you purchase inside a North American LYS, you will receive one FREE addi® Rocket fixed circular needle of your choice by mail.
• The three addi® Rocket circulars may be obtained at different times and through different brick and mortar shops (online purchases excluded), but must be purchased between June 15th, 2016 and November 15th, 2016 to qualify. All requests need to be postmarked by November 30th, 2016.
• The original, shop-generated sales receipt/s clearly itemizing your addi® Rocket purchases and prices paid, must be submitted for each of the three needles – a single receipt containing multiple needles is acceptable. When it's time to get your free needles, you can download the necessary form here.