World Wide Knit in Public Day 2010

StevenBe and friends in the neighborhood gathered in the park to share our craft with the community. We had some new knitters stop by, and Tim and Markos taught passers-by how to knit. We got some color from the sun - and even added a little color to the neighborhood with yarn bombing.

Tim knitted a lovely sweater for our new tree friend.

Rachel crocheted a belt for another corner tree. The trees were quite pleased with their new looks!

Some cyclists even admired our art as they drove by.

And, our resident jewelry artist Markos climbed up a tree, adding to the new knits on the block.

Share your stories and pictures, tell us what you did on WWKiPD!

REAR END SALE

Okay folks, here is the deal. The entire back area of the shop is on sale (excluding buttons).
Also, the flower shop has been generous and allowed us to have more sale bins on their tables in their work area. If you buy a couple skeins here and there, then you get 20% your purchase. If you buy 5 or more, then you get 30% off your purchase. If you go whole hog and get 10 or more skeins, then you get 40% off your purchase. Bring your duffle bags!! If you get super crazy and buy over $200 at sale price, then you get 50% your purchase.

Some of our favorite things....

Namaste!!!!!!

They have a new messenger bag and a hip holster that are so urban chic. Check out their blog showing this new line http://blog.namasteinc.com/

We will have them in the shops in August. Here is Kelly from Namste and our
Steven showing off the Monroe bag and the Catalina pouches.

TNNA - Market Open!

Exciting first day of Shopping at TNNA!

We had an exciting day meeting with yarn companies and designers. We ran into the Ravelry crew and begged them to visit Minnesota! They agreed and we are going to host them in 2011. They are so popular, they are booked through the end of the year! We have got them, though, so don't fear! They will be in Minnesota soon!

Berroco enticed us with their talented designers Norah Gaughin and Cirilia Rose. Aren't they sweet?! Norah Gaughin vol. 7 is divine with geode and crystal inspired sweaters and accessories. The new line of Borealis with its shimmering prismatic colorways will delight all.

In addition Berroco distributes the amazing European line named Lang. Their high end fashions made Steven go all Project Runway on us. Check out the three new books we ordered from them soon.

Hot scene in Columbus Ohio with the Glitter Knitters

Hello from rainy, no sunny, no rainy Columbus Ohio. No complaints though as we are inside all day reviewing new yarns, fibers books and novelties. Make sure to join me Tuesday all day at StevenBe and Wednesday evening at the Yarn garage to get the latest New, Now Next. Jessie is my rock star senior fiber executive taking notes like a true exec.

Check out this polite picture of me spinning. You should have seen the reality of my experience as I had llama wool spun into my hair by the time we left. I had the class in stitches. Teacher Beth Smith had about enough of me after 3 hours.

Meanwhile mama Christa was off conversating with Ysolda Teague on her new book coming out "Little Red in the City". She modeled her form fitting sweater designs for all to wow over. They were shown both in a small size and a full figure size showing the amazing range of her new creations.

Make sure to peruse her new self published book when the it comes out this later this summer

Charity Hats and Free Patterns

For a number of years now, the Yarn Garage, StevenBe, and friends have been making and donating hand crafted charity hats. One of our talented members, Barb Melom, (a.k.a. the "Queen of Hats) has been making headlines for her charity work! You go girl!

Also, check out the Hats for Homeless blog.

If you'd like to make charity a hat you may use our latest free charity hat pattern below. You can also stop in to either StevenBe in Minneapolis or the Yarn Garage in Rosemount for the pattern and a free ball of yarn to make the hat! If you currently have a hat or other knit garments you'd like to donate but don't know where, please stop in, we'll find a home for it!

Lack of Sidewalk Sale at the Yarn Garage

Due to the recent sidewalk construction, we are holding a Lack of Sidewalk Sale! Everything in the shop is on sale! If you can't get in the front door - use the flower shop entrance or the rear entrance. You may also have to park in the lot behind the barber shop/tire store and then walk down the HWY 3 sidewalk to the flower shop entrance. We apologize for the inconvenience! To make up for it, we are offering low, low prices!

***REGULAR CLASSES WILL BE HELD WHILE WE ENDURE THE CONSTRUCTION***

Sale Listing:
Bag of Yarn sale 50-60% off
WoolyWinter Novelty yarns: 40% off
Luxury yarns like alpaca, cashmere, Be Sweet, Tilli Tomas
30% off
Noro and self striping wools 25% off
Classic yarns like Cascade 220, Kertzer Super 10 and
and the washable wall, Lambs pride 25% off
Hardcover books 25% off
Designer and Yarn Brand soft books and leaflets 30% off
Selection of needles 30% off.
Buttons 25% off.
Summer Yarns 25% off (including center island)
Luxury & Classic baby yarns 25% off
Novelty baby yarns 40% (excluding Heaven)
Novelty Yarns 40% off
Knitting bags 30% off.
This & That: soaps, gadgets, silk ribbons, shawl
pins 25%.
Categories determined by Staff so please ask for
clarification.
Not applicable to Clover, Hiya or Addi Turbo needles and other
select items

Purchases over $300 get another 5% off up to 45% total.
Expires June 1: Not applicable on special orders.
Not to be used in combination with other promotions.
Absolutely all sales final, not exchanges or returns.
Coupon must be present at time of purchase.
Not applicable at StevenBe.