The Yarn Corner

2 years later

Wow, I cannot believe it’s been 2 years since I did anything here.  And yet, I can believe it.  A few days after that post, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and my life took a different turn.  I am still in the midst of it all but things are going well and I have been declared cancer-free for 17 months!  I’m not done with the process yet.

I am so indebted to my loyal customers.  The shop has had to take a back seat to so many things.  Many have stuck with me through this time although my stock has been so low.

I will be out once again as Tues., April 17, I will have one more surgery and I am not at all sure how long it will keep me out of the shop.  In doing some research I realized that it may be longer than I thought.   The doctor had said “at least a week” but by the experience of others it may be longer.

Right now I have only been able to work 3 days a week, Wed. and Fri. from noon to 5 pm.  Sat. from 10-2.  I will probably resume that same schedule when I do return.

Until then, keep on knitting!

Stitch Dots!

Stitch Markers that talk to you! 20 markers in a retro case (remember the coin purses?) and they all have something written on them. You can mark the right side and wrong side of your work, show where to increase, where to begin and where to end as well as the letters A-E. Sure to be a hit! $7 and in stock now!

new yarn ~ new magazine

I have a sock sampler of yarn from The Unique Sheep ordered.  This will just be a small amount so we can see what the yarn is, but it’s pretty exciting.  The Gradiance yarns look so enticing.  They told me they dye to order but were looking to see what they had on hand so they could get it on it’s way to us as soon as they receive the check (which is on it’s way straight from the bank!)

The other exciting thing is the new special issue from Interweave called “Knitting Traditions”.  I can barely put it down, it has 43 timeless projects and they are wonderful.  Have you ever heard of Anna Makarovna in War and Peace?  She knit two socks at once, one inside the other on the same needles.  I have always been fascinated by that and thrilled to see the technique.  The magazine is full of history.

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The Yarn Corner will be closed on Friday and Saturday of this week for President’s weekend for a family time.

Drop in and say hi when you can!

Getting spammed

I am going to disable until I can figure out what to do about this. Sorry.

Cat’s new book!

Personal Footprints for Insouciant Sock Knitters is available now and I have some on order, hopefully to be in early next week.  I also ordered the Trekking colorpak that supports the book.  Look for it soon!

Art Walk

This Saturday, September 19, is the Art Walk here in Aberdeen.  We would love it if you came in with your knitting, spinning,  crocheting or whatever you love doing with yarn.  Stay a few hours or stay all day, we’d love to have you.  

Also, if you’re on facebook, join our group.  We’d love to see pictures of your projects!