A Tale of Two Madelinetosh yarns

We received several new colors of Madelinetosh fingering today including the ever popular “tart” - a gorgeous red if I do say so myself.
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New yarn - Prairie is a rustic looking lace yarn. Semi-solid dyeing leaves the yarn looking somewhat like raw silk even though it is 100% superwash merino. 840 yds $24.95. I think you need to see this one for yourself; much harder to describe than I thought

Classic Elite Knit-A-Long

Join us in a shop Knit-A-Long that is co-sponsored by Classic Elite.

We’ve selected three designs from the new spring 2010 patterns. You may knit one or more of the designs however we encourage you to complete at least one of the projects so you may be entered to win a Classic Elite Gift Basket.

We need you to register (free) by February 21st so we know who is participating and which project/s you will be working on. You will need to complete your project by June 20th to qualify for the gift drawing (and you’ll want to be done by then so you can enjoy your completed project).

Since Classic Elite is donating the gift basket we do ask that you work with their yarns that are purchased at Creative Fibers.

We encourage you to work on your project at Friday Night Open Knitting and on Monday afternoons from 2-4pm.

We hope you will join us, make new friends along the way and end up with a fantastic summer project completed by the end of June.

Gathered Cuff Cardi in Premiere
SIZES: XS (S, M, L, XL)Finished Measurements: 32½ (35½, 38, 40¾, 43¾)"Yarn Requirements: 7 (7, 8, 9, 10) hanks

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Market Bag in Allegoro.SIZES: One sizeFinished Measurements: Approx 12¼" wide by 12½" tall (excluding straps) after blockingYarn Requirements: 3 balls

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Single Gore Skirt in Soft Linen.SIZES: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL)Finished Measurements: 25½ (27½, 31, 35¼, 37¼, 41¼)" at waistYarn Requirements: 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 10) bal

Eclectic Sole Yarn Pack

For those of you who purchased the Eclectic Sole (or those of you who need to….) read on!
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Today we received a yarn pack from Skacel. Each of the yarns featured in the book are now available. So if you’ve dreamed of one of the sock designs, now is your opportunity to purchase they very same yarn that was used to create those fantastic socks.
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The fine print: only one skein of each design was sent so first come (or first reserve) and…. I do believe one, maybe two design colors are no longer available.

Check it out!

Lots of new arrivals

I have good (Addi) news!
Not only are the Addi Click size 5 tips on their way, but also extra tips in sizes 4-9. (price ranges from $13.95 - $15.95) I did not order extra tips in the larger sizes (10-15) but I can if you need one.
I also have “cables sets” (one size 24, 32, 40 inch cord plus one extender in a package for $29.95) coming.
And 16inch lace needles in size 0-9 (again, they come larger but I didn’t order any of those. If you need one, jsut ask and I will get them too.)
If you would like me to put anything aside for you, just let me know.
Next???? Lace tips?????

Needle Gauge pendants in sweet colors make lovely (and functional) knitting jewelry.

Noro Silk Garden - 16 new fall colors are on the shelf and Abbey is working at the rest of the Noro order to get it stickered and on the shelves.

Stix Fix - restore your wooden needles with this wonderful lttle product from Knotty Girls. If you use wooden needles of any kind, this product should be in your notions bag. And if you are a DPN sock knitter, you definitely want to give your needles a tune up periodically.

Each day we are receiving orders - it's like Christmas in July at Creative Fibers.

Happy Knitting, Laura

Knitting, a Dangerous Hobby

I confess. What I am about to tell you is a true story. I am going to poke a little fun at myself.

I had been seaming a lovely Jennie Watson sweater knit in Manos Wildflowers. I have such little knitting time, I was making great progress and I couldn't wait until after dinner to finish up my side seam.

As I approached the couch, the viper of a tapestry needle impaled itself into my well padded derriere. I immediately jumped up and ran over to my devoted husband. He didn't even have to ask, he could see the yarn, followed by my sweater, being pulled across the den. Being an engineer, he quickly determined that I had sat down on the tapestry needle. I really don't think so! I believe the needle morphed into a Python (with its tail all coiled up) and was ready to attack!

So knitting can be a dangerous activity. You can be certain that I will scan the territory for wild critters more carefully in the future.

And please don't stress. My tetanus shot is up to date......

Cherry Tree Hill Super Sock Design Contest

Cherry Tree Hill (CTH) recently introduced a new version of their Super Sock yarn. It is "new" because it is a) a higher micron count which means is it even softer than before and still has that nice tight twist we love for socks, and b) the dye is a tonal varigation. Cheryl calls them "semi solids".

There are 30 colors and Cheryl outdid herself. Each of the colors is fantastic! Amy recently knit the ButtonJar Kimono in the sweetest rose color. (It is on our front display table with the yarn).

CTH is also sponsoring a Design Contest featuring this new yarn. You could win up to $1000 for your design. Check out the contest rules here:
http://www.cherryyarn.com/postcards/Rules.html

Lastly, we are one of about 20 shops in the world (yep, Cheryl distributes this to England and beyond) that supply this great new yarn. Come check it out and get those design wheels rolling.

49 Pounds of Koigu and ?? Pounds of Malabrigo are here!

Oh my gosh it's awesome!

New Malabrigo lace, silky merino, sock and worsted yarns. New colors, and old colors re-ordered (stone chat anyone?)

If we thought we had died and gone to heaven over the Malabrigo..... a 49 pound box of Koigu arrived this morning. Lots of Koigu Solids to coordinate with varigated colors.

We must have one of the best selections of Koigu on the east coast!

It's all here, we're putting stickers on fast as we can and we can't wait for you to see it.