Here’s the second set of featured projects for our Holiday Single Skein Social.

Cell Phone Case – Size 8
Pink Shell Hat – 16 Circ. and DP Size 10
Small Market Bag – 16” circ. size 11
Baby Me Boo Scarf – size 11
Reversible Cable Scarf – Size 17
Christmas Tree Washcloth – size 6

Saturday Dec. 10th is our Holiday Party and Single Skein Social. It will be an all day affair, with a special guest in the afternoon. There are so many projects (12) we will post them in 2 parts. Here is Part 1….
Bulky Hat – 16” circ and DP 10.5

Felted Bag – 16” circ 11

Tiny Treasure Bag – Size 4

Wristlettes (Adult) – Size 7

Wristlettes (Child) – Size 6

Chunky Beret – 16” circ and DP 11

By Hand Yarn will be kicking off the Thanksgiving week with an overstock sale.  That’s right, due to a shipping error we are overstocked on Cascade yarns.  ALL Cascade yarn will be 20% off from Nov. 19 – 23.  Come take advantage of this extra discount  by shopping early.

This Saturday, November 19th is Shop Local Saturday!  Come downtown and show your support of our local retail community.

On a personnel note:  Eric is leaving his weekend shifts at the store.  After four years, he has decided he would like his weekends back.  We will miss Eric, but welcome Terry Brejla!  Terry is an accomplished knitter and brings a wonderful energy to the store.

With Gratitude,
Frankie, Candace, Pat, Anneliese, Pattie and Terry

We also have a sweater KAL starting this week.  It is the Starfish Cardigan and you can join along on our Ravelry site, or come in on Saturday, August 14th for the swatching class for it.

Cloud Cable Hat – Size 9 16” circ and DP

Easy Ruffle Scarf – Size 9

Cashmere Cowl – Size 6 16” or 24” circ

Chevron dishcloth – Size 7

Glasses Case – Size 9

Join others who enjoy the craft of knitting! This week is Knit In Public week. In honor of this event there are a group of people going to courthouse square on Washington St. in downtown Sonora to knit!

When: Sat. June 18th – 12:00
Where: Courthouse Square
What: Bring your knitting and a lawn chair!

Each month of the summer we will introduce a different yarn. 

JUNE : PEDIBOO BY FROG TREE

80% merino, 20% bamboo 

JULY:  SOLEMATE by Lorna’s Laces

55% merino, 15% nylon, 30% outlast 

AUGUST: LUSCIOUS BY KOLLAGE

63% cotton, 37% nylon

By Hand Yarn will host its 4th annual retreat at Silver Spur Conference Center September 9-11, 2011. The weekend begins Friday evening with dinner and ends with brunch on Sunday and includes a private party at the shop on Saturday evening.

Your cost of $195.00 includes all food and lodging for the weekend. We will be offering a couple of different options for classes Saturday morning. These will be in the form of “kits” you can purchase separately. We will have these options to you in July. On Saturday afternoon both Pat and Candace will be available to help you with your knitting questions and problems.

Please note that accommodations include shared rooms for up to six people, including queen size beds for two, upper and lower bunks, and single beds. If you require special consideration for sleeping arrangements, please let us know and we will do our best to make it work for you.

Registration opens Sunday, April 3 at 10:00a.m. Bring your coffee and knitting and we’ll have a Sunday morning sit and stitch! Call or stop by the store to reserve your space with a non-refundable deposit of $50 (your deposit may be refunded if we are able to fill your spot from a waiting list). Payment is due in full by August 1st. Information packets will be mailed approximately 30 days before the event.

See you at Silver Spur!