No matter our age, we all remember the excitement we felt the last day of the school year. Teachers find it the longest 8 hours of the year, and for kids…dreams of summer days spent with friends, sleeping in late and maybe a paycheck from that perfect summer job. It’s here…and they do seem to roll around faster and faster at my age. Summer vacation…bring on the lemonade!
Plans to help you find a perfect project for the summer months have been the focus at the shop. The June class schedule has been posted, with a glimpse into July…Before your calendar fills you might want to take a peek and reserve your seat. I like it that some of the classes are repeated continously, so that we can offer flexibility in your sessions.
The goal for summer 2009 is to help you along with your skills and to give something back to you all who have supported Cottage Knits for the past 4 years (!)…watch for special sessions to teach you how to knit items for the various charities that we support. These sessions will be of no charge to you other than your purchase of materials.
With the help of our instructors you can learn to knit slippers, baby hats, blankets and bears this summer. These sessions tend to fill quickly so when you see them posted in the shop or on the website you will want to call ASAP to reserve your seat.
June is the month i go to market to see what is new in Fiber World and order in fall/winter inventory….always fun for me to see what the industry is up to …and figure out what to bring to Columbus. I do know that we will add two new lines this year. In order to introduce them to you, plans for a evening of Yarn Tasting is underway. If you have never attended a Yarn Tasting Event, you might find it a great way to socialize with fellow fiber artists in a whole new way. Tickets will be available at the end of the month, when i am certain of ship dates for new product.
If you are looking for a little project to keep your hands busy while traveling, sitting at the pool, or just enjoying a lazy summer day…you will want to see the project kits that are assembled and all wrapped up for you. Priced anywhere from $5-30, you will find your yarn and pattern ready for your needles.
Mini Mochi has been back ordered since Feb and it is on it’s way and due anytime! You are going to love this yarn ….check it out at www.straw.com.
Flat Feet…(a hand painted fingering weight yarn that is knitted from a flat, machine knitted piece instead of a ball) is coming too! You can see a sample of that here at the cottage…What a fun idea! It’s always a delight to share new things with you.
So for now i thank you for sharing a few minutes with me and wish you a wonderful day…and many days ahead of Happy Knitting!
~cathi
