May 7, 2008: New shipment of Alpaca sock yarn. These yarns are very high quality, hand dyed, and absolutely beautiful.Stop by the store and see for yourself.

May 4, 2008: Don't forget May 11 - Mother's Day. Knit 'N Needle Nook gift certificates make perfect gifts for the "Knitter" in your life. They are available in any denomination. We have continued to receive new inventory, including Blue Heron yarns, and baskets from Lantern Moon. Stop by the store and see for yourself.

May 1, 2008: Due to our new store hours, we are suspending our "Childrens Classes Program" until fall, as the store will be closed on Wednesdays.

April 30, 2008: PLAN AHEAD... Keep in mind that Knit 'N Needle Nook will be closed for June, July and an undetermined part of August. Accordingly, you should plan your knitting projects ahead to ensure that you have everything you need to complete them, and what you need to "keep you busy" throughout the summer. In view of our closing for the summer, we will not accept any custom orders after May 15.

April 29, 2008: Effective May 1, we have posted new operating hours. Please click on the "Store Hours" link above, or the embedded link (which is highlighted in orange). The change to our schedule is that during May we will only be open Thursday thru Sunday. Also as a reminder please note that we are planning to be closed during June, July and part of August.

April 17, 2008: We must have "Gator Fever or the more deadly Gator Virus (no known cure)", since Gator seems to be preoccupying our time lately. We received a shipment of Karabella Aurora yarn in "Gator Orange" which is sure to please any Gator fans you know. This is not a difficult scarf to make, and requires 4 skeins of yarn. Our "Gator Blue" yarn is on the way, and should be in the store in another day or two. The scarf below is on display in the store. Stop by and have a look, but beware, you may catch the deadly Central Florida strain of the "Gator Virus".

We wanted Boris to model this scarf, but we became concerned that Boris may decide to have the "Gator" for lunch. This concern was exacerbated by the fact that we had to put Boris on a diet... As a result he has become quite testy of late.

April 11, 2008: Major new arrivals today, and all of them are exciting. First, for those "Gator" fans, we just received a new shipment of Karabella Aurora in "Gator Orange", which is perfect for making the "Gator" scarf we introduced earlier. This scarf is a perfect addition to any "Gator" fan, and also makes a perfect gift. This yarn is selling fast, so don't delay. The scarf takes 3 to 4 balls for the scarf.

If you thought we had a large inventory of NORO before, come have a fresh look. We have added major new inventory of additional types of NORO including: Cotton Hill; Daria; Hotary, Niji & Silk Mountain. All of these are in beautiful colors. One of these is bound to be perfect for your special knitting project. NORO is noted for it's quality, and vibrant colors for which Japan is noted. If you are looking for NORO yarns, at reasonable prices, look no furhter as Knit 'N Needle Nook has what you are looking for.

We also received a new shipment of Karabella Festival in three incredible colors. Shop early for the best selection.

April 9, 2008: New shipment of Mondial yarns in a varliety of colors and styles including: Astro (Alpaca Merino blend); Coro (multi-color); Quark (plush, brushed blend, multi-color);Volia Matte. Shop early for the best selection. Arriving soon from Karabella Yarns another shipment of Festival in many new colors, and for those "Gator" fans, Aurora in "Gator Orange", which is perfect to make the "Gator" scarf. We have a sample of the scarf in the store. This is a perfect gift for any "Gator" fan.

April 5, 2008: Knit 'N Needle Nook is pleased to announce it's new program to help young aspiring knitters, and knitters "want to be" get started, and develop a solid foundation. We are offering free knitting classes for anyone 14 years old or younger. These classes will be held every Wednesday afternoon at 4:00PM at the store. Since space is limited you must call ahead to reserve your space (proof of age is required at the time of your first class). The only thing you will need is a pair of straight knitting needles in either size US-10, or US-11. Knit 'N Needle Nook will provide the yarn required without charge. These classes will teach the basics of how to knit. This program will hopefully help anyone interested in learning to knit to get off to a great start. Please tell your friends and teachers about this program.

March 31, 2008: March is definitely going out like a lamb at Knit 'N Needle Nook as we just received a major shipment of new yarns. We received a large inventory of Egyptian Cotton; Cashmere; Cotton Blend; Wool Blend from Laines Du Nord yarns. The Cleo we received is perfect for making the purses we feature in our specialty classes. Shop early for the best selection. These yarns are as colorful as a rainbow. Shop early for the best selection.

March 21, 2008: We received major shipment of new yarns, including: Katia Cindy; Katia Diva; Katia Duende; Katia Margerita; Katia Tango. There are many colors of all of these Katia yarns to select from. We also received Sirdar Snuggly in the following colors: Light Navy; Indigo Mix; and Party Pink. Shop early for the best selection. We also want to thank all of our "Extended Family" for facilitating Knit 'N Needle Nook's success. Keep watching as there are many more exciting new things on order that will be arriving in the near future.

We are expanding our line of knitting needles and will be featuring needles from Jenkins Woodworking. Our experience has shown us that Jenkins products are the best available anywhere. For those knitters who are passionate about knitting Jenkins needles will make for a memorable knitting experience. Jenkins needles are both functional, and works of art themselves, as Ed Jenkins is passionate about his creations, and strives for perfection in every one he makes. Once you knit with a Jenkins needle you will find it hard to knit with anything else. To learn more about Ed Jenkins and his exceptional craftsmanship visit his website at Jenkins Woodworking.

March 20, 2008: Received another shipment of Sirdar "Tuscany" & Sirdar "Snowflake (chunk weight) in a variety of beautiful colors which are perfect for Spring/Summer.

March 17, 2008: Another major shipment of Elizabeth Austen yarns, in beautiful Spring and Summer colors, arrived today and will be in the store on Tuesday. Shop early for the best selection.

Vogue Knitting Spring Summer 2008 is in the store. This is an exciting issue with many exciting patterns ideal for Spring & Summer including Weddings.

 

Register for our class and make the beautiful purse below. Response to this class has been incredible. The purse below is one that was just completed for a client.

 

We will also be having classes to learn to knit exceptional handbags. We have many examples of this hangbag in the store, and we also have the for sale if you prefer the finished product for $725. These are really "head turners", and make a statement anywhere you go. They are appropriate for both summer and winter depending on the color. Shown below is a finished example in black, with a macthing accessory cosmetic bag. The possibilities for this design are nearly endless, and they are timeless as well. We do limit the size of each class, so do not wait to enroll. For details of this and our many other class offerings call, or stop by the store.

 

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