Millicent’s News

January 2008

 

Millicent’s Yarns & More

27 N. Centre Street, Cumberland, MD 21502

 Shop Hours: Tues - Sat 10 - 5, Wed 10 - 8 and
Sunday 1 - 4 (closed last Sunday of every month)

301-722-8100 or www.millicentsyarns.com

 

Holiday Hours

Because you will be receiving this newsletter in early December, let me repeat our pre-Christmas Holiday Hours:  Tues-Sat, 10-5, Wednesday and Friday, 10-8, and Sundays through Dec 23, 1-4

 

Don’t Forget to Make out YOUR Wish List at Millicent’s

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3:  1) take items off the shelf, whether they are books, yarns, patterns or needles  2) bring them up to the sales counter  and 3) let us put them onto your name page. 

Then any friend or family member can freely come into the shop, ask for your list, and we can lead them to YOUR ideas.

 

What’s the GREATEST PRESENT for any knitter??

A GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM MILLICENT’S!

Pass on the word . . .

 

AND NOW . . . How to enjoy your gift certificate . . .

Millicent’s IRS SALE  -  December 26 through December 29

IRS Sale?? Inventory Reduction Sale – of course!  Come to Millicent’s with your gift certificate in hand and watch how far your gift dollars can stretch!  Here’s how our IRS Sale will work:

Buy $50.00 in yarn, receive $5.00 off your purchase

Buy $100 in yarn, receive $12.50 off your purchase

Buy $150 in yarn, receive $22.50 off your purchase

Buy $200 in yarn, receive $35.00 off your purchase

Buy $250 in yarn, receive $50.00 off your purchase

 

What’s Happening in January????

Cash in on your Bonus Dollars 

Thank you so much for your patronage of Millicent’s Yarns & More.  We happily pass on your Bonus Dollar gift in appreciation of your shopping and learning with us  ; )

 

Our Class Themes for Winter/Spring Classes are Socks and Color.

Classes to look forward to . . . .

January:  Entralac Market Bag, Basic Felted Bag, Slip Stitch Color Work, Socks on Double Pointed Needles, Knitting a Sweater from the Top-Down, Fix-it, and 3 choices of times for the Introductory Knitting Class

 

FEBRUARY: Intarsia, Knitting Socks from the toe-up, Socks on 2 Circular Needles, a Noni Bag Feast, Knit Your First Sweater, a Workshop on reversible Cables, and three choices of times for the Introductory Class

 

MARCH: Needle-Felting Embellishment on Felted Items, Fair-Isle Knitting (want to start your Christmas Stockings early – or a pillow case, or try a bag, or sweater!), Knitting 2 Socks on 2 Circular Needles, Knitting a Basic Tank, and three choices of times for the Introductory Class

 

APRIL: Knitting a Basic T, Knitting a Lace Child’s Dress, Knitting a Lace Shell, Fix It Returns, and a two-week Knitting Basics Class, Crochet Classes in April and May (we hope!)

 

Penny Stracker Trunk Show

Last fall we brought in Penny Stracker patterns.  These are classics:  well written, easy to follow, terrific instructions on seaming and embellishments, interesting notes on yarn types, plus a guide to measuring for size, and important step-by-step washing instructions for woolens.

 

Like many classic yarn patterns, Penny Straker patterns are written for lighter weight wools in sport or DK weight (5.5 to 6 stitches per inch).  Some are written even for fingering weight yarns.  But this is the direction knitting is taking.  So many knitters have gone past the stages of knitting scarves or knitting sweaters in a flash in bulky weight yarns.  The truly refined, well fitting, and elegant sweaters are usually knitted on lighter weight  yarns to remove the bulk.  This is, in part, why our Sport and DK Yarns section has grown so in the last several years.

 

There will be some 28 garments for you to view between January 16 and 30.  Please take time over these two weeks to examine the garments, look at the seams and buttonholes, check out the stitch patterns, and imagine yourself in one of them!

 

Volunteers needed for Kookie Knitting Project

We laughed and laughed when we saw the knitted Cupcake and Tea Set in received Itty-Bitty Nursery that we received last month.  Who would ever take the time to knit such a thing?  Boy, they must have a lot of free time on their hands!  Ha Ha Ha.    But then we began to ponder the possibilities:  wouldn’t that look absolutely darling for a Valentine’s Day window display.  We’d do it in red and white, or pink and white.  Ha Ha on us!!  And now, of course, we need some volunteers. Would you like to knit a cupcake for us?  A teapot?  A sugar bowl?  We’ll supply the yarn, you supply the size 3 needle.  Want to knit a spoon?  A couple of sugar cubes? A saucer? A plate?  How about a milk pitcher!  It will be fun!!!  We’re shooting for a display in the window by February 10.   Let’s see if we can make it!   

 

Sock of the Month Club Meeting Schedule

January:  Sunday, Jan 6 and/or Wednesday, Jan 9 – Open Choice

February:  Sunday, Feb 3 and/or Wednesday, Feb 6 – Toe-Up Month

March:  Sunday, Mar 2 and/or Wednesday, Mar 5 – 2 Socks on 2 Circs Month

April:  Wednesday, Apr 2 and/or Sunday, Apr 6 – Lace Sock Month

 

Knitting for Kids and Teens

Don’t forget the potential for your children and grandchildren in learning to knit.  Knitting increases problem solving skills, patterning skills, color sense, focusing skills, and plain old stick-to-it skills.  Kids Knit meets Tuesdays after school and Teens Knit on Thursdays.

 

Wishing you Happy Holidays and a Joyous New Year from Millicent’s Yarns & More

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