Yarn and Fiber Happenings

Saturday, March 8, 2008

Schachenmayr Yarns are this Weekends Feature Sale Yarn - 40% Off!

Designer Visits and Workshops
The Yarn and Fiber Company is proud to announce that a lace workshop with Galina Khmeleva will be held in the beginning of the week of July 20 (right before TKGA). Galina and I are still working on the format of the workshop and the exact dates but it is sure to be a wonderful class - she is awesome! Please give me a call if you would like to be added to the call list - this will be a first come, first serve class and is sure to fill fast (603/898/5059). If you are coming from out of state and need help with hotel bookings, etc. please let me know and I happy to help on this end. So extend your stay for TKGA and enjoy Lace with Galina, then onto the TKGA 10 miles up the road. What a great week!
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Also, we have just found out that designer Louisa Harding will be visiting The Yarn and Fiber Company in April, 2008. YEAH! Stay posted for the exact time and date... we have it narrowed down to one of the following days, April 16, 17 or 18th, but Louisa's schedule is not set yet. I will let everyone know the exact time and date as soon as we know.

Now back to the sale! :)
Welcome to the The Yarn and Fiber Company March Madness Sale! Each day a new yarn line will be put on sale at 12:00 PM EST - (except Sundays). Check back daily so you do not miss out on sales on your favorite yarns at a great price.

40% off MSRP for In Stock Yarns from Schachenmayr Yarns
March 8, 2008, 12:00 EST through March 10, 2008, 11:59 AM EST

The new Schachenmayr Regia Design Line Collection is an exclusive Special Edition of designer-inspired effects and colors. Designer Kaffe Fassett created the Mirage and Landscape color inspirations exclusively for Regia.

Kaffe Fassett about this new line.....
It was quite a challenge for me to create a new self-striping yarn for Regia. It was a wonderful experience in my career. I hope all knitting enthusiasts will have fun knitting and experiencing my color inspirations

Content:75% wool, 25% Polyamide Weight/yardage: 50g / 210m (221 yards) per skein
Yarn requirement: Approximately 500g for a woman's size medium long-sleeve sweater; approximately 100g for a pair of socks.
Suitable for knitting machines.

MSRP $7.95 Sale Price $4.75

Schachenmayr Regia Sock Yarn is available in cotton, wool blends, silk blends and pure wool. When ordering, please note the following skein requirements for each ply for a pair of socks
2 skeins for 4-ply, 3 skeins for 6 ply, 4 skeins for 8ply).
Machine Washable
Non-felting
Very hard wearing
Retains its shape
Tumble dry
Regia can also be used for hats, mittens, scarfs and sweaters.

MSRP $6.25 to 9.95 Sale Price $3.75 to $5.95

Range due to different priced yarns in this category.

Schachenmayr Punto yarn is a hard wearing yarn 55% Cotton 45% Acrylic yarn that is useful for more just socks (but it makes great socks too!). Please plan on 2 skeins for a pair of socks.
Approximately 12 50g skeins are required to make a sweater.
Machine washable (delicates)
Very hard wearing
Retains its shape
Light weight

MSRP $6.95 Sale Price $4.15

Schachenmayr Breakdance is a lovely thick to thin yarn with variegated coloring that would work well for scarves to sweaters. Each skein consists of 100% polyamide that is dyed in wonderfully bright colors. This supersoft yarn is just fun! Ball Weight: 1.75 oz 50 g Ball Length: 137 yards (125 m) Needle size: 6 US (4 mm) Gauge: 4.5 sts / inch

MSRP $7.50 Sale Price $4.50

Sale rules and policies: Sale begins promptly on March 1st at 12:00 PM EST and ends on April 1st at 11:59 AM EST. Saturday sale post will run from 12:00 PM EST to the following Monday 11:59 AM EST. Yarn lines change daily at 12:00 PM EST. Your online order must be placed prior to 11:59 AM EST to receive the sale price for that day. All sale yarns are final purchase – no returns and no cancellations of orders excepted. Sale price does not apply to special orders or backorders. Sale applies only to in-stock yarn. No phone orders please. The Yarn and Fiber Company reserves the right to remove and/or add items to the sale on any given day at any given time without notice. Items that run out of in-stock quantities may be removed from the online sale without notice as deemed necessary by The Yarn and Fiber Company.

Friday, March 7, 2008

Designer Visits and Workshops

The Yarn and Fiber Company is proud to announce that a lace workshop with Galina Khmeleva will be held in the beginning of the week of July 20 (right before TKGA). Galina and I are still working on the format of the workshop and the exact dates but it is sure to be a wonderful class - she is awesome! Please give me a call if you would like to be added to the call list - this will be a first come, first serve class and is sure to fill fast - 603-898-5059. If you are coming from out of state and need help with hotel bookings, etc. please let me know and I happy to help on this end. So extend your stay for TKGA and enjoy Lace with Galina, then onto the TKGA 10 miles up the road. What a great week!

Also, we have just found out that designer Louisa Harding will be visiting The Yarn and Fiber Company in April, 2008. YEAH! Stay posted for the exact time and date... we have it narrowed down to one of the following days, April 16, 17 or 18th, but Louisa's schedule is not set yet. I will let everyone know the exact time and date as soon as we know.

Now back to the sale! :)
Welcome to the The Yarn and Fiber Company March Madness Sale! Each day a new yarn line will be put on sale at 12:00 PM EST - (except Sundays). Check back daily so you do not miss out on sales on your favorite yarns at a great price.

25% off MSRP for In Stock Yarns from The Alpaca Yarn Company and Schoeller & Stahl
March 7, 2008, 12:00 EST through March 8, 2008, 11:59 AM EST

The Alpaca Yarn Company strives to bring you the finest and most luxurious alpaca yarn products found anywhere. Alpaca fiber is hypo-allergenic. That means that people with wool sensitivities can wear it. Alpaca is a hollow core fiber so it keeps you warmer than wool when you need to be warm, but breathes when you need to be cool. Alpaca fiber can be as fine as cashmere. We have a wide range of alpaca yarn products to satisfy every fiber artist.

Classic Alpaca yarns colors will inspire you. This popular 100% alpaca hand knitting yarn is a DK weight that is ideal for sweaters, afghans, hats, scarves and many other projects. Classic Alpaca is great for felting too. Each 50 gm skein is approximately 110 yards. The gauge = 22 st / 4 inches (5.5 st/1 inch) using US #6 (4.0mm) needles. MSRP $6.00 Sale Price $4.50

Glimmer is baby alpaca enhanced with a hint of iridescent holographic fiber. The iridescent fiber adds drama & highlights to your knitting project. Glimmer is 97% baby alpaca & 3% polyester. Each 50 gm ball is approximately 183 yards. The gauge = 28 st / 4 inches (7 st/1 inch) using US #3 (3.25mm) needles. MSRP $9.00 Sale Price $6.75

Joya is 96% Baby Alpaca, 4% Nylon and 100% Fabulous boucle yarn. Each 50g ball is approximately 75 yds. The gauge = 12 st / 4" (3 st/1") using US #9 (5.5mm) needles. This luxurious yarn is great for everything from scarves to sweaters. MSRP $11.00 Sale Price $8.25

Snuggle is a 55% Alpaca, 15% Wool, 30% acrylic bulky blend available in 100g hanks of 104 yards. The blend makes the yarn feel light and the hand is incredibly soft. Snuggle works up at 3.25 sts / 1 inch on a US 10 1/2 (6.5mm) needle or 3 sts / 1 inch on US 11 (8mm) needle. Created for those who like immediate gratification, Snuggle is a quick knit. Snuggle is offered in 10 fun, hip colors. MSRP $8.50 Sale Price $6.35

Suri Elegance is a lustrous, elegant 100% suri alpaca lace weight yarn. Each 100 gm hank is approximately 875 yards. The gauge = 28 st / 4" (7 st/1") using US #3 (3.25mm) needles in lace patterns.

Solids MSRP $30.00 Sale Price $22.50

Hand Paints MSRP $40.00 Sale Price $30.00

The companies Schoeller Eitorf AG and Kammgarnspinnerei Süssen Gebr. Stahl GmbH & Co have been active in the hand knitting yarn market for over 150 years. Schoeller and Stahl are happy to bring us Fortissima Sock Colori Yarn.

Those who want to do their sore feet a real favor wear soft, cosy and warm socks. And if the socks happen to have been knitted by someone special, it should be considered a special sign of their appreciation. They have developed Fortissima/Socka – our popular sock yarn, for occasions like these. We use only the finest raw materials which are then processed at the highest level possible. Due to the high percentage of virgin wool, Fortissima/Socka is particularly soft and very supple. You’ll notice the moment you start knitting. The sock yarn is also, of course, a wash-and-wear product, which means hand-knitted socks will pamper you for a long time to come.
Each skein is approximately: 420m / 100g (455 yards) Needle thickness: 2.5-3mm (US size 1-2)Composition: 75% Schurwolle 25% Polyamid MSRP $20.00 Sale Price $15.00

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Elsebeth Lavold joins the March Madness Sale at The Yarn and Fiber Company

Yeah! We have just found out that designer Louisa Harding will be visiting The Yarn and Fiber Company in April, 2008. Stay posted for the exact time and date... we have it narrowed down to one of the following days, April 16, 17 or 18th, but Louisa's schedule is not set yet. I will let everyone know the exact time and date as soon as we know.

Now back to the sale! :)

Welcome to the The Yarn and Fiber Company March Madness Sale! Each day a new yarn line will be put on sale at 12:00 PM EST - (except Sundays). Check back daily so you do not miss out on sales on your favorite yarns at a great price.

25% off MSRP for In Stock Yarns from Elsebeth Lavold

March 6, 2008, 12:00 PM (EST) through March 7, 2008, 11:59 AM (EST)

Elsebeth Lavold is a Swedish knitwear designer with her own yarn label. She personally decides which yarns to include, their properties, and colors. Spinning companies in Europe and South America take her visions from requirements to delightful yarns. Elsebeth Lavold designs and yarns are a joy to use.

Elsebeth Lavold Angora Yarn

is a wonderful blend of 60% Angora, 20% Wool and 20% polyamide. This blend allows the yarn to bloom with a soft angora halo, without the fuzzies that are common with 100% angora yarns. Each 50 gram skein has 83 m (91 yards) of pure softness. This yarn knits to a gauge of 17 sts per 4 inch (10 cm) on US recommended knitting needles #7 - 8. It is made in Argentina and the colors are very rich and perfect for any garment from coats and sweaters to hats and scarves. MSRP $9.95 Sale Price $7.45

Elsebeth Lavold Chunky Al is an unplied, loosely spun 50% alpaca, 50% wool blend yarn with a somewhat fuzzy character that can still produce very distinct patterns. The fact that it can be knitted at a loose gauge allows for e.g. big jackets, without the garment resting heavily on your shoulders. Yardage: 82 yrd / 75 m Gauge: approx. 13-15 sts per 4inches (10 cm) on a recommended needle size: US 10-11 / 6-8 mm MSRP $6.95 Sale Price $5.20

Elsebeth Lavold Cotton Frappe

yarn is a wonderfully textured blend of 95% Cotton, 5% Polyamide. Each skein is 159 yards and knits to a gauge of 22 sts per 4 inches on a recommended needle size US # 6-7. MSRP $6.50 Sale Price $4.85

Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy is a lovely yarn, made up of 40% Hemp, 40% Cotton and 20% Modal. The hemp content provides for a great drape and a linen-like feel, the cotton adds softness, and the modal provides elasticity. Each 175 yd (160 m) ball knits to an approximate gauge of 22-23 sts per 4 inches on US #4 needles. MSRP $5.95 Sale Price $4.45

Elsebeth Lavold Silky Cashmere Yarn is a wonderful blend of 55% Silk and 45% cashmere that knits to a gauge of 4.5 sts per inch on a US #8-10 needle. Each 25 gram skein measures 44 yards. Beautifully soft! MSRP $9.95 Sale Price $7.45

Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool yarn is spun in Italy and has exquisite knitting properties. 65% Wool, 35% Silk. Colors are carefully selected to allow for harmonious combinations in color patterns and to fit in with current fashion. Fiber Content: 65% wool, 35% silk, Yardage: 192 yrd / 175m Gauge: approx. 22 sts /4" 10 cm MSRP $7.50 Sale Price $5.60

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

The Madness Continues - Yarn Sale Posting for Wednesday March 5

25% off MSRP for In Stock Yarns from
Blue Heron Yarns, Ironstone Yarns and Interlacement Yarns
March 5, 2008, 12:00 PM (EST) through March 6 2008, 11:59 AM (EST)

(Sale prices are reflected in purchase price during sale hours. In stock supplies are limited for these yarns.)

Blue Heron Yarns features gorgeous yarns for knitters and weavers.
On sale are beautifully colorways in the following yarn textures.

Beaded Rayon Yarn is a100% rayon hand dyed yarn with a nubby beaded texture twisted into the yarn. This yarn is perfect for knitters, crocheters and weavers and is available in 525 yard hanks. This yarn is DK weight.

Blue Heron Yarns Beaded Wool yarn is a blend of 89% Wool and 11% Nylon. Beaded Wool comes in beautiful hand dyed skeins of 250 yards per 8 oz skein. Beaded Wool yarn is worsted weight and knits to a gauge of 4-5 sts per inch on a US 5-8 needle. Enjoy! It is beautiful in color and texture!

Blue Heron Yarns Bulky Rayon Chenille is gorgeous chenille yarn available in 8 oz skeins with 250 yards and knits to a gauge of 18 sts per 4 inches. This yarn is wonderful!

Blue Heron Cotton Rayon Seed yarn is a worsted weight hand-dyed yarn that creates a unique and very interesting texture for garments. Used by weavers, knitters, crocheters and other fiber artists, Cotton Rayon Seed boasts 475 yards per 8 oz skein and knits to a 16-20 sts per 4 inches on a US #6-8 needle. The colors of this yarn is amazing in its rich and deep tones. A joy to work with!

Ironstone Yarns creates fantastic yarns and yarn mixes that are fun! Many times, the garments created with Ironstones mixes resemble a party all on their own! Be the fun one on your block and go wild with the yarns and have lots of fun!

Ironstone Yarn Dreamcatcher yarn is fantastically fun and gorgeously colored. It is perfect for any project including complete garments, edgings or basic scarfs! This yarn just screams fun stuff! Dreamcatcher yarn is a blend of 57% Nylon, 23% Wool and 20% Polyester yarns that knit to 2 sts per inch on US #17 needles. Each hank is 122 yards.

Ironstone Yarns Pizzazz yarn is three wonderful yarns wound into one. Each skein contains Felicia, Eyelash and Paris Nights wound together to create a stunning a yarn to work with! Pizzazz knits to 2 sts per inch on US #17 needles and each skein comes in skeins of 122 yards.

Ironstone Yarns Showstopper yarn is well-named! Showstopping!!!! People will stop you on the street to inquire about your garment or scarf! It is true! It happens to me all the time with my cool scarf made from Showstopper! Showstopper yarn is 3 yarns wound together - Mohair, Eyelash and French Fancy Yarn. Showstopper knits to 1.5 sts per inch on a US #17 needle. Each hank is 100 yards. Very, very cool yarn!

Ironstone Yarn Sun yarn is a wonderful mix of three of their popular yarns all wound together to create a wonderful splash of yarn! Each skein contains Felicia, Paris Nights and Streamers Ribbon yarns! Sun yarn knits to 2 sts per inch on a US #15 needles and is available in 125 hanks. Let the fun with the Sun with begin!

Ironstone Yarns Sunset yarn is a combination of 50% Mohair, 24% Acrylic and 9 % Wool, 13% Nylon, and 4% Metal. Each ball is 89 yards per 70 gram ball and knits to a gauge of 2.5 sts per 1 inch. Perfect for scarfs, shawls, accent yarn and lots of other creative uses! It is gorgeous!

Interlacement Yarns creates beautifully dyed yarns for all fiber artists including knitters, weavers and crocheters. Interlacement Yarns claim to fame is how their clear colors mingle to create additional striking colors. The colorways that they have developed are as bright as the industry has seen.

Interlacement Yarns Spider Web is a wonderful hand-dyed, 2500 yard, 8 oz skein of spectular laceweight yarn that is hand-dyed by Judy Ditmore. Simply exquisite!

Interlacements Yarn Kansas is a soft and luscious blend of 85% rayon, 15% flax. Each skein is hand-dyed by master dyer Judy Ditmore. Each 8 oz is 600 yds and each 12 oz skein is 1200 yards. The suggested care for this yarn is hand wash or dry clean. This yarn knits to a recommended gauge of 7 st per in on US #4 needle. This yarn works well straight knit or in a lacey pattern such as chevrons or feathers and fans.

Oregon Worsted Yarn by Interlacements Yarns is a classic worsted merino wool yarn that is availble in wonderful hand-dyed colorways. Good for knitting and felting. Oregon knits up into a soft comfy sweater, or most any other project you want to tackle. Oregon is 200% Merino Wool that available in 8 oz skeins that are 560 yards and knits to a gauge of 5 st per in on US#9 needle.