Welcome to the first edition of the monthly Technicolor Sheep e-mail newsletter. Please feel free to email us to let us know what you think, and any changes you'd like to see. To view this email newsletter online, please visit our website at /rettelswene/october.htm.

Hi Everyone! Thanks for being part of The Technicolor Sheep community. I'm so pleased at the positive response the shop has gotten from so many of you. I want The Technicolor Sheep to be a place where everyone feels welcome and comfortable, and where anyone can come in with their knitting dilemmas and receive help, attend a class and learn something new, socialize with other knitters at a knit-in, or just come in to sit and knit for a while.

I opened The Technicolor Sheep because I love knitting and I love yarn, and I wanted to be around others who share my passion for this addictive hobby! I've done many different jobs, most recently in website design, but now my job is to serve all your knitting and crochet needs. I take that job very seriously and want to help you in every way I can, whether it's helping you decipher a pattern, select a yarn, or special order something you're having trouble locating.

So, whether you stop by the shop, call me at 610.789.7789, or email me at lbrooks@technicolorsheep.com, I'll be here to answer your questions and provide all the knitting support I can. See you soon!

Mitten Workshop added to The Technicolor Sheep class schedule!

Avignon cheap hotelsWe've added a new class at The Technicolor Sheep - a Mitten Workshop. Learn the ins and outs of making mittens in this 6 hour class, divided into three 2-hour sessions. Details about the class are below.

For more information on the classes offered at The Technicolor Sheep, or to register for one, check out our website at /classes.htm.

Mitten Workshop

Cost: $30 for three 2-hour sessions
Experience Level: Advanced Beginner
Available Dates: Tuesday, October 22, Tuesday, October 29, and Tuesday, November 5
Time (all classes): 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Learn to make mittens like a pro, just in time for the winter! Knit a small mitten perfect for little hands or a holiday decoration, and learn how to work in the round on double pointed needles, and how to make that pesky thumb!

Materials needed:

You can bring your own materials or purchase them at the shop on the first day of class. If you plan to purchase materials on the first day, please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early.

Classes for Kids and Teens!

Do you know of a child between 8 and 12 years of age, or a teenager who would like to learn to knit? The Technicolor Sheep has introductory classes especially for them! This is a perfect opportunity for kids to hang out with their friends and learn all at the same time, not to mention having a great time. For more information about our kids and teens classes, check out our website at /classes.htm.

Come to a Charity Knit-In at The Technicolor Sheep!

Do you have leftover yarn from all your projects over the years? Put it to good use at a Technicolor Sheep Charity Knit-In. Bring a skein or two of worsted weight yarn and knit up an infant hat for Caps for Kids, or a 5" by 7" square for a Warm Up America! afghan. We'll supply a pattern for either a knitted and crocheted cap, or if you choose to knit a square, leave it with us, and we'll sew all we get into a finished afghan. The next Charity Knit-Ins are Wednesday, October 9 and Monday, October 21. You can see a complete schedule of our Knit-Ins on our website at /knitins.htm.

Introducing The Technicolor Sheep Frequent Buyer Program

luxury reservations HamburgDid you ever think you could get rewarded for all the yarn you buy? Well, now you can when you join The Technicolor Sheep's Frequent Buyer Program! All we need is a few simple pieces of information and you get a Frequent Buyer Card with ten sheep on it. For every $50 you spend, we color in a sheep. Once you have ten black sheep, you get 20% off your next purchase. It's that easy! Sign up on your next visit and you'll be on your way to savings!

Classic Elite and Colinette Trunk Shows Continue

Love looking at beautiful sweaters? Come in and check out our Classic Elite and Colinette Trunk Shows featuring designs in Inca Alpaca, Miracle, Waterspun, Zoom, and La Gran from Classic Elite, and Tagliatelli, Chrysalis, and Mercury from Colinette, plus the sweater from the Love It! Kit. Classic Elite garments will be here through October 15, and Colinette garments through this weekend.

In order to make The Technicolor Sheep your ultimate yarn store, we need your input! Email us and let us know your thoughts on the following questions.

To Crochet or Not to Crochet?

Knitting has been the next big thing for a couple years now, but lately it seems that crochet is the new next big thing. We want to know if you agree ...

  1. Do you crochet or would you like to learn how?
  2. Would you be interested in taking crochet classes at The Technicolor Sheep?
  3. Would you prefer a structured class, or more of a workshop atmosphere with an instructor who could get you started, show you the basics, and stick around to answer questions?

Based on your answers, we'll look into starting up a class or workshop and adding more crochet materials to our inventory. Thanks for your help!

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