Retreat Reminder and New! New! New!

Today is the last day of summer and that means the Yarn Cravin' Fall Retreat is right around the corner. As of today, 32 people have signed up for the fabulous fun that awaits October 15-16. There are still EIGHT spots left, and we want to make sure you don't miss out on any of the fun and fellowship of this amazing event. Stop in the shop to pay your deposit and reserve your spot. If you've never attended one of our knitting retreats, get a friend and sign up! Your life will never be the same. I have it on good authority that there's a Mystery Knit Along (KAL) in the works!

September 12 was the Trunk Show for Abstract Fibers and it was great fun! Yarn Cravin' was full of wonderful people and beautiful yarns and fibers.

If you weren't able to make it to the trunk show, never fear. Abstract Fibers will be staying at Yarn Cravin', and if there's something you want that is out of stock, we can easily order it for you!

Author Event/Book Signing! There are flyers in the shop announcing this event as well. October 1, at 1:30, at St. Luke's Hospital, Mary Lou Carney, the author of The Truly Terribly Horrible Sweater That Grandma Made Me will be speak and be available to sign books purchased there. We have this book in the shop if you'd like to see it, or purchase it for a loved one. This book is co-authored with Debbie Macomber. Tickets are $10



Boxes and boxes of new yarns for fall and winter are arriving almost daily and some of those yarns are leaving the shop almost as fast as we can price them and get them on the shelves! Here's a peek at some of the new goodies!

Debbie Bliss Paloma


Mountain Meadow Wool. This is organic, fiber friends. The dyes are even all natural!


Noro Hitsuji


Malabrigo Rasta (Bulky) This is flying out of the shop!


Malabrigo Rios


Boboli, by Berocco


Link, a super bulky yarn, knit on size 50 needles! We have the needles on order.


What caught your eye? Better get into Yarn Cravin', fast!

Lastly, co-owner Bobbie recently had major foot surgery and will be out of commission for a little while since she has to be non-weight bearing on that leg. Keep her in your thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. We miss her at Yarn Cravin', and she misses being there! Hang in there, Bobbie!

Packed House and Reminder!

Insanknitty knit nights are becoming more crowded inside Yarn Cravin', especially since temperatures outside have dropped considerably in the past week or so!



It seems nobody wanted to stay out on the porch last week! It was thoughtful of those who already had babies to sit in the sock room, wasn't it? ;-)



Dale Ann showed off a hat from Nordic Knits, the Book of The Month. It's very Ohio State-ish. Feel free to choose other colors! heehee



DON'T FORGET!!!

Monday, September 12 is our first Monday being back open after returning to "regular" hours. Come and celebrate with us at our Abstract Fiber Trunk Show! A rep from Abstract Fiber will be on hand to introduce these gorgeous yarns and fibers for spinning. Items will be available for purchase in the shop, and any colors sold out will be able to be ordered. Click on the link for a preview of what's available. There are going to be some really gorgeous socks walking around Northwest Ohio this winter! It won't end at socks, though. Yarns from lace weight up through worsted are available, at all different price points. It's always exciting to get something new at Yarn Cravin'! The fun starts at 2:00PM, and the shop will stay open until 8:00PM that day for the show.

It's Still Summer

The calendar may say "back-to-school" but in all reality, it is still summer. There's plenty of time to knit that light-weight sweater or airy shawl you have been dreaming of, if you so desire.

If your mind is already turning toward cooler temps and fall/winter projects, never fear! Some great big boxes of Brown Sheep recently arrived at Yarn Cravin', just full of wool, and gorgeous new colors in addition to your old favorites.

The bus trip to the Michigan Fiber Fest was a "go" and this past Saturday morning, the backyard at Yarn Cravin' became a parking lot for all those lucky enough to get on board that bus!



Someone will have to update us on the trip, and let us know all about their purchases.

A few new things have come into the shop over the last few days...

Lantern Moon Bucket bags. I know some of you have been waiting for these!


New Lantern Moon tape measures. These are such cute little critters!



Moonshine, by Crystal Palace Yarns. Think gorgeous shawls!



On September 12, Yarn Cravin' will go back to regular hours and be open again on Mondays. To celebrate, we will be having a TRUNK SHOW from 2:00PM to 8:00PM highlighting Abstract Fibers. Below are just some of the colorways that will carried in the shop, and will be available for purchase on Sept. 12. If there's something that is not available, it can be ordered. Yarns are available from lace weight on up through worsted, and there's more than one kind of sock yarn, including a cashmere blend! Yummmmm.





Be sure to put September 12 on your calendar!

Also, Yarn Cravin's website has had a facelift! Be sure to check it out at Yarn Cravin'. The class schedule, newsletter and other info is posted there. Thanks, Mel Cherney, for your hard work on the new website!

One last bit of news. A little birdie told me that shop owner Bobbie just recently celebrated a milestone birthday. If you haven't already wished her a happy birthday, please do! We love you, Bobbie!

Psssst! Bobbie is on vacation!

You know what it means when Bobbie goes on vacation? Dale Ann gets into mischief!

Everything at Yarn Cravin' is on sale right now through Saturday, August 6. Here are the details of the email that Dale sent out, just in case you missed it:

Bathroom yarn is 50% off!

All other yarns are discounted 5% to 35%, BUT you won't know how much until you ask! You will receive your customer loyalty discount in addition to the surprise sale discount.

Using cash or a check may award you an additional discount.

Will it be fun or a disaster? Stop by and see!! Now is definitely the time to get that special yarn you have had your eye on. :-)

Mad, I Say!

The sock madness continues for just a few more days, and some of the team members have taken this challenge very, very seriously!

July 23 was Sock Madness Day at Yarn Cravin' and many knitters took the time to show off their completed socks, and spend the day in the cool comfort of the shop knitting away toward their goals.

Enjoy the photos of some of the participants and their socks.

Here's Laurie


Some socks by SarahLou



Alana, Kathy, Sandy and Sarah



Alana's sock in progress



Bobbie and some of her socks



Dale Ann's finished pairs



Other knitters dropped in and out, and others have more than 6 pairs completed for July already! Wowee! Me? Well, I set a goal to complete 2 pairs this month. I am at 1.5 right now, so maybe, just maybe I will get there.

How are you doing toward YOUR goal?

Bus Trips and Sock Madness and Handpaints... Oh MY!

Wow! There are NINE teams of knitters signed up for Sock Madness at Yarn Cravin' right now. That means there are going to be some very happy, warm feet this fall and winter! How are you doing so far on completing those unfinished pairs of socks? Remember to call or stop by the shop and get a star by your name each time you complete a *pair* of socks.

Personally, I know I would be doing better if a couple of yarn shop owners would stop ordering yarns like all of the gorgeous Claudia Hand Painted sock yarn pictured below! It's flying out of the shop, by the way. Some colorways are already gone.











Those beautiful yarn bowls are for sale, too, by the way. If you like those, you'll love these little guys:



They are just waiting to be adopted and placed on someone's kitchen table. Look!



Yes, they are salt and pepper shakers! Please save me from buying them! These gorgeous sheep are handmade right here in town.

The Book Club book this month is Knit Noro. If you have a love affair with Noro yarns, you won't want to miss out on this one! Book club meets the last Thursday of the month.




Now, on to some serious fiber business. Bus Trip. Yes, bus trip!

Saturday, August 20, is the Michigan Fiber Festival in Allegan, MI. Our very own Bad Amy is organizing a bus trip (no driving = knitting time!!) for anyone who wants to go. The details can be found here:Michigan Fiber Fest Bus Trip. The cost is $40 per person, and this will be for a charter bus. You can bring food/drinks, and there is plenty of cargo storage underneath for any purchases you may make during the day. There must be 35 people signed up and paid in advance by AUGUST 1st to make this trip happen. As of today, the trip is 1/3 full. If you are a knitter, crocheter, spinner, weaver or fiber enthusiast of any sort, this is a trip you don't want to miss. The vendor list is huge! Your money will be refunded if not enough people sign up for the trip. More questions? email Amy! badamyknits@gmail.com

Are You Up For The CHALLENGE?

July is bringing a new challenge, Fiber Friends, and it's calling your name. The best part is, you don't have to do it alone!

Sock Madness is coming to Yarn Cravin'. If you knit socks, and are like many others, we are guessing that you have some unfinished pairs sitting around waiting to be completed. Our wonderful shop owners, along with a couple of conspiring Julie's, decided we needed a sock challenge during July, to inspire us all to finish those pairs of socks before fall and winter creep up on us.

Here's how it will work: Let the shop know you want to participate. If you have a group of four who want to play, give them all four names. If you are on your own, you will added to a team to complete a group of four. Nobody will be on their own. This is a fun challenge, and there will be prizes. Yes, it will be competetive, but the idea is to finish socks! Why socks? Well, who wants to have a sweater or afghan sitting on their lap during July?!

Socks must be adult sized and no footies are allowed. They must be full-sized socks. You can be completing a pair already in progress, or cast on more if you have none in progress. (hahaha) Socks must be fingering or DK weight.

Sign up! The more the merrier! You have nothing to lose. Your feet will love you for it!

Now, on to pictures, because there are more new goodies in the shop since our wonderful owners went to TNNA.



Hiya Hiya project bags. These are pretty enough to use as a small evening bag!



Hiya Hiya clamshell with yarnball stitch markers. So cute!



New Hiya Hiya notions, including Puppy Snips scissors. We also have folding travel scissors that CAN go on airplanes.



Angel Wing Scissors. Doing a swap? Need a little gift for special friend? These are perfect!



String Me Along. This thin yarn has sequins and is great to knit along in a hat or shawl to add some bling! Use your imagination.



SeaStar Handpaints sock yarn. This is so popular and has been flying out of the shop. Yes, there are some DK skeins. ;-)



Mmmmmmmmmm... Mini Mochi Plus! This is even prettier in person.



Lots of colors of Flounce, and another similar yarn to make the ruffled scarves.

And last, but not least...



This is Seed. It comes in great yardage, and has gorgeous color changes in each hank. Think shawls or maybe shrugs.

Come on! SOCK MADNESS is fast approaching! Join the Challenge!