Spring has officially sprung, and it's time to take your knitting outdoors. Whether it's at your child's soccer game, an outdoor concert, or an afternoon picnic, this season's fun cotton yarns are perfect for spring and summer knitting! This month we bring you all the hot trends for spring, the latest knit-in schedule, and the scoop on all our new yarns!
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As I look at all the spring yarns coming in, I continue to marvel at how many different types of yarn there are. This season, I decided to treat myself and make a few sweaters for me. (That almost never happens!) One of the yarns that enticed me was Flash from Classic Elite. This mercerized marled cotton comes in some of the most amazing colorways I've ever seen - each one is more beautiful than the next! Another yarn I chose to knit with was Cinema from Artful Yarns, a Nylon/Cotton ribbon again in gorgeous colors. One of my favorite things about getting new yarns is seeing all the patterns that support them, and I picked Cinema in part due to one of their patterns. All in all, I am very excited about this seasons new yarns and patterns, and hopefully you'll all see me in my new sweaters sometime soon!
Silk!
Silk is a luxurious fiber with a fascinating history. Silkworms (primarily mulberry silkworms) produce silk when making their cocoons. These cocoons are then collected and unwound; the resulting filament is reeled or twisted together. The production of silk dates back to 2640 B.C. and the Chinese Empress Si Ling-chi, who developed the process of reeling from the cocoon. This secret was closely guarded for 3000 years, until 550 A.D. when two former missionaries smuggled silkworm eggs and mulberry tree seeds to Constantinople. From there, the secrets of silk spread across Europe from Spain to Sicily in the 8th century, then to Florence and Venice in the 14th century. There was an effort to bring silk production to the American colonies, and for a time Pennsylvania had a silk industry fostered by Benjamin Franklin, however the high cost of labor prevented its success.
Silk yarns are wonderful for spring due to their delicacy and light texture. At The Technicolor Sheep, we have many beautiful silk yarns this season including Bourette from Plassard, Mandalay from Reynolds, and Seta Moda, a silk ribbon from Schulana.
Bring in a copy of this email and receive 20% off your total purchase of any one of the following silk yarns: Bourette (Plassard), Mandalay (Reynolds), Seta Moda (Schulana), Silk Boucle (Karabella); OR receive 10% off your total purchase of any one of the following silk blends: Attitude (Classic Elite), Pima Silk (Cascade), Douceur et Soie (K1C2), Douceur Swirls (K1C2), Richesse et Soie (K1C2). (Not good with any other offer; good only once; expires May 15)
Knit In Schedule
Come knit with us! One night a week, we stay open until 9 p.m. to give you a place to sit and knit, drink coffee, and chat. Every other week is a charity knit-in; donations go to the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County.
Casual Knit-Ins
Thursday, May 1
Monday, May 12
Wednesday, May 28
Wednesday, June 11
Thursday, June 26
Charity Knit-Ins
Thursday, April 24
Monday, May 5
Tuesday, May 20
Wednesday, June 4
Tuesday, June 17
Intarsia Class Scheduled
Intarsia knitting, the last class of our color knitting series, has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 27 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Intarsia is the art of knitting with motifs, or patterns with blocks of solid color. Sign up today to learn how to create these beautiful designs used on everything from Christmas stockings to afghans.
The End of The Technicolor Sheep Sale!
Our yarn sale has been wildly successful, but we still need more room for our spring yarns. So, this week is the last week to purchase any of our yarns marked down to 30% off. After this Saturday, April 26, those yarns will be put away for the summer. This is your last chance to purchase Zermatt, Peru, Alpes, Via Mala, Norvege, Merino Extra, Teddy, Le Yarn 3, Fluffy, Horstia Tweed, Fantastica, and many more, so come in today!
Hot Trends for Spring
This spring and summer, watch out for these hot trends:
Cotton and Rayon and Silk, Oh My!
We have way too many new yarns to list here, but rest assured we have what you need for your spring project. New yarns from Artful Yarns, JCA Reynolds, Needful Yarns, Skacel, K1C2, Colinette, and more are all here in gorgeous spring colors and fun textures, and with terrific pattern support. Come in and check them out today!
Afghan Square of the Month
They say April showers bring May flowers, and that's definitely true for this month's afghan square pattern. Come in today for May's Tulip Lace pattern. If you haven't started the afghan yet, there's plenty of time still to get caught up!
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.
Finishing Off
Do you love to knit but hate to finish? Finishing services are frequently offered by knitting shops but they tend to be expensive. Which of the following best describes your interest in having The Technicolor Sheep offer finishing services:
Based on your responses, we will look into offering finishing services at The Technicolor Sheep. Thanks for your input!
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