Skein Lane is going out of business!

Skein Lane in El Cerrito is going out of business. The sale started yesterday, and is currently 20% off all yarn. Here is a short excerpt from the email announcement I received:

THE RETAIL OUTLET IS CLOSING AND YOU ARE THE FIRST TO KNOW. All of the merchandise, store fixtures, furniture, equipment, and draperies must be sold. So, this SPECIAL INVITATION is being extended to you, our loyal customers and our wonderful Skein Lane community to come to the store on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, July 27th through August 2nd, one week before this sale is publicly announced in the newspaper. Feel free to bring a friend or relative who
did not receive an invitation as your guest. You will have the FIRST OPPORTUNITY to shop and save on the entire inventory before many items are sold out.

I went today (the second day of the sale) and there was still a lot of yarn around, and 75% off of most embroidery and needlework items.

Stitch n Pitch

Anyone going to the Giants Stitch n Pitch next Thursday?
If you are bring you ticket stub into Noe Knit within a week of the game & they'll give you 10% off!

Leah Kramer at Diesel Bookstore

Hi Lori,

I was hoping you could post an announcement on Bay Area Knitters about Diesel's July 26 event with Leah Kramer.

Ms. Kramer will host a craft swap, and demonstration and answer any crafting questions to promote her book, Craftster's Guide to Nifty, Thrifty and Kitschy Crafts.

We will also host a raffle to win a hand sewn apron (by me) from the Denyse Schmidt Quilts book.

The event will start at 7:30.

Thanks so much.

Melissa Lion
www.dieselbookstore.com


DIESEL, A Bookstore
5433 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
510.653.9965

&
3890 Cross Creek Road
Malibu, CA 90265
310) 456-9961
www.dieselbookstore.com

Noe Knit Flicks

Hey all,

Noe Knit is having their Knit FLicks night again next Thursday, June 29th. They show a movie on a big screen & we all knit. Go here to put in your suggestions for films.

The Yarn Harlot is Coming!

The Yarn Harlot, Stephanie Pearl McPhee, put up her new tour spots last Friday and announced that she will be coming to Full Thread Ahead on September 9th at 5:30pm!

Space is limited to the first 200 reservations, and there are only 30 seats left so please RSVP today.

In honor of Stephanie’s visit to Full Thread Ahead, 10% of all proceeds from September 9th sales will be donated to Doctors Without Borders in the name of Knitters Without Borders.

I'll look forward to seeing you there!

Snuggle Up!

Calling all needle artists! Beginning in July on a Sunday afternoon, Hands On Bay Area will start a new project in conjunction with The Snuggles Project. Join us to make small blankets and bring comfort to animals who live at the Peninsula Humane Association/SPCA. Please bring supplies including machine washable yarn. For more information on how to participate, visit here.

If you're not currently a member of Hands On Bay Area (it's free!), drop me an email; the address can be found on my knit blog. This project is good for folks who want to learn more about volunteering in their communities.

[cross-posted at Knit Together]

Knitters Needed for Cultural Swapping

Sent to Bay Area Knitters Email... posted by moderator

Hi Everyone at Bay Area Knitters,
I've been reading your knitting group blog and I hope you might be interested in a new blog we’ve created called "Gimme Your Stuff". It’s about cultural exchange, where people can use blogs to swap culturally significant items from their area.

I'm trying to get some knitters involved because there are so many of you around the world, and there's so many different wools and patterns from different countries to swap! It’s only a new blog and we’re trying to get it some publicity. I hope you like it, we’d really appreciate it if you'd write a short note about us on your blog so heaps of people can get involved!

You can check it out here:
http://gimmeyourstuff.blogspot.com

Thanks for your time, have a great day :)
Rikki
Australian Ambassador for Gimme Your Stuff.

KIP and SAVE!!

Grab your favorite knit or crochet project and come out for the 2nd Annual World Wide Knit in Public event. The closest event to Full Thread Ahead is being held at the Plaza on the intersection of State and Main Streets from 10am - 2pm hosted by Freecia and Stacie.

Your reward for joining them? We'll be handing out coupons worth 20% off all regular priced items through June 18. (that's 20% off your entire regularly priced purchase!)

Can't join us? Then come in or email us a picture of yourself KIP and we'll get you your own 20% off coupon to use in the store or online. Good through June 18.

See you Saturday!

Hope to see all you Bay Area Knitters Saturday from 11 to 1 in Union Square for World Wide Knit in Public Day!

SF- Show Your Sticks in 2006

Saturday, June 10th is World Wide Knit in Public Day. San Francisco will be showing off their sticks in Union Square from 11am until 1pm. Find out more here I so think the Chicks need to represent!
The only thing you might want to bring besides your knitting, is a
jacket. The Macy's food court is nearby for food, drinks, and
wash rooms. Public transportation is recommended as parking
prices are high. There's also lots of shops around for your
browsing pleasure, and if it rains they provide coverage.

Point Reyes - Knitters Retreat 2006

Skein Lane in El Cerrito hosts an annual Knitters retreat at the Marconi Center near Point Reyes. Registrations are open right now for their September retreat. Retreat instructor will be Nancy Bush (Socks on the Road and Vintage Socks).

The retreat info is as follows:

Day/Date/Time: September 8-10, 2006
Fees: Triple occupancy rooms - $300 per participant

Fee includes room for 2 nights, meals (Culinary Institute Chefs) Fri evening through Sun noon, and instructor Nancy Bush

Location: Marconi Conference Center

Near Point Reyes Station, in Marin County

Here are a couple of shots from last years retereat

Knit Flicks

Best in Show
Originally uploaded by katbaro.

Noe Knit on 24th Street in San Francisco hosts a monthly movie night called Knit Flicks. They even have a silver screen! The next movie is Best in Show on Wednesday, May 31 at 7:00pm. Seating is first come first serve & some people bring their own folding chairs or pillows. Of course everyone brings their knitting. Its really great fun!

knit (or crochet) in public in the south bay

June 10 is National Knit in Public Day, so if you live in the South Bay come join me at Memorial Park in Cupertino (across the street from DeAnza College) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket if you like. Within walking distance are Jamba Juice, Togos, and Coffee Society at the Oaks shopping center. I'll have a table with a sign!

QuiltyKnitWit

Silicon Valley Stitchers

The Silicon Valley Stitchers is a group of women in the South Bay who meet every Thursday evening from 7 - 9 at the Coffee Society in the Pruneyard. Knitters, crocheters, quilters, embroiders, all are welcome to join our small but friendly group. All skill levels are encouraged.

This Thursday, the 25th, we will be starting our very first Knit-A-Long by attempting the Branching Out scarf from Knitty.

If you'd like to find out more about our group please feel free to drop me an e-mail (Sakkasie@hotmail.com) and in return I'll send you an invite to join our Yahoo group.

Happy Stitchin'!

Weekend Sale @ Knitting Arts

15% Off Storewide
30 - 40% Off Additional
Selection of Merchandise

The entire store is 15% off - new arrivals, old favorites, hard-to-get yarns, knitting bags, needles, books, purse handles, buttons and more - a great opportunity for that special Mother's Day gift!

Plus we've taken selected yarns and marked them down 30 - 40%, with quantities enough to make shawls, sweaters, tops, afghans, scarves, and more.

All Prism Yarns 30% off!!

So think summer tops, capelets, and scarves as well as your projects for Fall for HUGE savings.

Shop early for the best selection. Doors open at 10am Saturday, May 14th.

Store hours during the 2-day sale:
Saturday, May 13th -- 10am - 6pm
Sunday, May 14th -- 10am - 6pm

We do not punch Stash Cardsduring the sale, however, we are glad to redeem fully punched cards for your $20 off.

We are unable to wind yarn during the sale. We will be glad to wind your yarn after hours and have it available for you at a specified time.

Thank you for your understanding!

Knitting Arts
14554 Big Basin Way, Saratoga CA 95070
408.867.5010
www.GoKnit.com

Live in the Tri-Valley- East Bay? Stuck in Traffic? Come Knit With Us!

The Tri Valley Knitters meet every Thursday night from 7 to 9 p.m. at "That Yarn Store" located at 7164 Regional Street, in Dublin (across from Mervyn's plaza). We are a fun and relaxed knitting group, and all skill levels are welcome. So come and knit with us!

If you need directions, email me at cpurl17 AT hotmail DOT com!

Mother's Day Sale

Full Thread Ahead is having a sale for Mother's Day - details on the website.

Open House at West Valley Alpacas

This might be more spinning related than knitting related, but I thought I would share:

You’re invited to our annual
West Valley Alpacas Open House!

Sunday, May 7, 12 Noon - 4 PM

19190 Road 87B, Esparto, CA

Meet our herd & learn all about alpacas! See shearing, spinning & other demonstrations. The store will be open & we'll have raffles, prizes & refreshments. No charge. Rain or shine!

For more information, contact Pat Meade or Jon Robbins:

530-662-8630 • mail@westvalleyalpacas.com • www.westvalleyalpacas.com

Unfortunately I can't make it - so someone go and tell me how fun it was!

WWKIP Day

Saturday, June 10th is World Wide Knit in Public Day. That means that you grab your needles, and some yarn, and knit where the public can see you. This is the second year it's being held, and I'm eager to hang out with a slew of other knitters.

Hi, my name is Kathryn, and I live in San Francisco. I'm the organizer (along with Kathy of the Noe Valley Chicks with Sticks) of the event.

Here's the rundown: we will meet (and knit!) in Union Square from 11am to 1pm. Please bring a hat, a jacket and sunscreen to protect you from the elements. If you have a lightweight folding chair, please bring it- we're not sure what the seating will be like. One last thing: please patronize muni; the parking is pricey, and bussing it is good for the environment. (Check out sfmuni.com for a trip planner.)

You can tell us you're coming, too! Check out our blog for more info.

-Kathryn

Jo Sharp at Noe Knit!

A conversation with designer Jo Sharp.

Jo Sharp is not only a pattern designer, but also has her own line of yarns. Silk Road Ultra, Silk Road Aran, and the beautiful Rare Comfort Mohair are among our very best sellers. While color has always been the primary influence in Jo’s work, the creation of wearable designs that are within reach of the ability of most hand knitters has also influenced her design direction.

Jo's presentation will be on the less formal side. She will talk to us about the process of design, and about where she draws her inspiration from. The seats at this event will be limited. Please call early to register. 415-970-9750

Where & When

Noe Knit
3957 24th Street

San Francisco, California 94114

June 18, 2006

4:00 - 6:00 pm