Your intrepid Sisters have found their way to the shop, so we are open!  Depending on ice conditions, we may close at 4:00 today; we will make that decision later on and post it.  It might be best to phone if you are planning to come out this afternoon.  Be careful out there.

We plan on being open tomorrow, Saturday, January 30th, UNLESS we get the 3-4 inches of snow forcasted as of now. Please call us after 10:00am in the morning to check! Thanks Much, Knitting Sisters

To start the New Year off with a bang the Yarn of the Month is Manos Wool Clasica from Manos Del Uruguay! The yarn is 10% off of both the semi-solids and the multis for the month of January. Fabulous color, fun to felt, and a pure joy to knit!

Knitting Sisters will be closed for 2-hours on Wednesday, Dec. 16, for a staff party, from 1:00-3:00pm.

Knitting Sisters will be open one more Holiday Sunday, December  20, from 12:00-4:00pm

We will be closed Dec 24-27th and New Years Day, Jan 1st.

Felted Holiday Ornament—Knit and Felt a simple square prior to this class and we will transform the felted sheet into a charming holiday ornament. We will needle felt a holiday motif and you will leave class with a finished ornament and inspiration to create more! A materials fee of $5 includes all supplies, except for your knitted felt square. Complete instructions for felted squares will be available when you register for the class. You can also see the beautiful samples of the ornaments on our tree at the shop.  Fri., Dec 11, 9:00-11:00. $25 plus $5 materials fee.
 Ishbel Scarf/Shawl—Knit the Hit of the Season! Ever since our Meg knit her first Ishbel everyone has been going nuts for this beautiful combo stockinette stitch and lace scarf/shawl. We are modeling the scarf in several different colorways of Ella Rae Lace Merino so be sure and ask to see one! You can download the pattern by Ysolda Teague from Ravelry. Mon, Dec 7, 5:00-7:00.  $25.

The Yarn of the Month for November is Brown Sheep's Burly Spun.  Burly Spun is one whale of a yarn!! It almost defines the term, Instant Knitting Gratification!  Each 8 oz. skein of Burly Spun contains 132 yds. and knits at an amazing 2.5 st/in on  a US 13. Burly Spun is a Sisters favorite for that last minute gift.  Simply cast on 15 stitches on a US 17, and knit your heart out. Before you know it, you have a very beautiful scarf!!  Enjoy Burly Spun during the month of November at a 10% discount.

10/30  Red Alert: One person for the Sall workshop has called in sick.  There is now 1 opening for this class--Saturday 9-12 and Sunday 9-12!

This is the weekend! The weekend of Nancy Bush Workshops at Knitting Sisters. Nancy's Making a True Haapsalu Sall: A Traditional Shawl from Estonia class is full, but there is still space in Fridays Estonian Traveling Stitches and Sundays Heel to Toe workshops. Give us a call if you would like to sign up!  

Knitting Sisters will have PINK yarn at 15% off in the store on WEDNESDAYS in October so that you can Knit for the Cure, Knit for a Friend, Knit Pink!

The Yarn of the Month for October is Rowan Kidsilk Haze.  If ever a yarn existed to wax poetic over, Kidsilk Haze is it!  Smooth and silky, it practically knits itself off your needles into magical, airy, gossamer objects that will make you smile!  Kidsilk Haze is a yummy blend of 70% Super Kid Mohair and 30% Silk that knits from 4.5-6.5 sts/inch on a size US 3-8 needle, depending on whether you knit it single-strand or doubled.  Each 25 gr. ball contains 229 yards of lustrous wonder.  Kidsilk haze comes in 38 intoxicating colors; the only problem you’ll have is deciding which to knit with!  We have several beautiful shop samples knit in Kidsilk Haze for your viewing pleasure, including a simple one-skein scarf.  Enjoy Kidsilk Haze during the month of October for 10% off. 

Now, I need a little fanfare here.  The October Kit of the Month is … well … unbelieveable.  When Kat and I saw the Rowan sample at our trade show in June, we swooned a little.  The Wentworth Cardigan is a Kidsilk Haze Lover’s Dream project.  Designed by Kaffe Fassett, using 16 different colors of Kidsilk Haze, Wentworth is a stunning striped cardigan.  Our shop sample was beautifully knit by Meg.  Kat has been working like a yarn-crazed maniac to divide skeins of the Kidsilk Haze that is needed in small amounts to bring the price point down to a comfortable level for you.  Wentworth is the Kit of the Month and can be enjoyed for 15% off! A wonderful, beautiful project.

Where do I begin?
We currently have the Judy's Colors Stocking Trunk Show on display until September 29th, and we are offering 10% off on all Judy's Kits for the run of the show!
We have a couple of days remaining before the gorgeous Chris Bylsma Trunk Show ships back to Chris, so run on in if you want to see her clever designs. And remember, Chris will be here next month for a Weekend of Workshops!
We are also sharing the love by having a Month Long Special on our Knitter's Chairs, 15% off from now until October 12 on both the chairs and ottomans!
Our Summer Wall of Yarn is currently 15% off and other Summer yarns have moved to the 25% off table in back! Come check us out!

If you happen to be in the Hampton Roads area tune in tomorrow to Wavy 10's sister station Fox43 for the Morning Show at 7am. The Knitting Sisters will be teaching Cheryl Tan and her co-hosts how to knit. This should be a hoot as we have approximately 4 minutes to do it! If you don't get the channel, try viewing it online!

Knitting Sisters will be open our regular hours this Labor Day, Monday, September 7th! We will be enjoying the long weekend with all of the new yarns that have just arrived in the shop! This week alone we received our Fall Orders from Mountain Colors, Lornas Laces, Judy's Colors Stocking Kits, Jawool Sock Yarn, Mini Mochi and the NEW Mochi Plus from Crystal Palace, Frog Tree Alpaca, Berroco, Alchemy Yarns, and Dale Yarn. It is all here joining last weeks huge shipment of Noro yarns. Fall into Yarn!

Noro’s Cash Iroha is the Yarn of the Month for September.  Although often overshadowed by its famous, glamorous sister yarns (Silk Garden and Kureyon), Cash Iroha is a lovely yarn in its own right.  Made of 40% silk, 30% lambswool, 20% cashmere and 10% nylong, Cash Iroha has 100 yards per 40 gram ball, and knits at a 5 to the inch on a US 7 needle.  We love Cash Iroha’s almost two-toned solids; it makes a beautiful garment, hat, scarf or mittens.  We especially like to blend a little of solid Cash Iroha with the striped Silk Garden; it really makes a lovely touch.   Enjoy Cash Iroha during the month of September at a 10% discount.

The kit of the Month for September is a lovely sleeveless sweater from Noro Book 22.  We are offering this flattering sweater in 2 colorways:  lime and burgundy, both great fall colors.  Buy a kit of the month during September and realize a 15% savings on the yarn.  Kits come with enough yarn to knit up to a size medium (or a size large where indicated) and a copy of Noro 22.

Join us all day on Saturday, September 12, 2009, to celebrate our 6th year of knitting! We will have hourly prize drawings and refreshments for all!!! It's just a really fun day to say hi and thank you to all of you that have continued to make Knitting Sisters a success and a joy!

The Yarn of the Month for August is Noro's Furisode.  Furisode is a recent addition to the Noro line, and it has been so popular this summer!  Made of 45% Silk, 40% Cotton and 15% Wool, it is an ideal 3-season yarn.  Each 100 gr. ball of Furisode contains 165 yards, and it knits at 3-4 st/in on a US 9-10 needle. Furisode is great when you need to knit something in a hurry!  Furisode comes in 6 gorgeous colorways--just what you would expect from Mr. Noro.  Enjoy Furisode during the month of August at 10% off.

The August Kit of the Month is a lovely short-sleeved cardigan found in Jenny Watson's Noro Flowers book.  Each kit contains 5 skeins of Noro Furisode and the Noro Flowers Book.  Come by to admire the shop sample, knit by our Meg.  Enjoy the Furisode kit in  colorways during the month of August and save 15% on the kit yarn.

This Saturday, June 25, 2009, the Village Shops at Kingsmill will host a Sidewalk Sale from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Knitting Sisters will have Sidewalk Sale Specials outdoors as well as a This and That table of non-fiber treasures for cheap! Come inside for cupcakes and drinks and check out additions to the Sale Room as well. Knitting Sisters will be open until 5:30pm as usual, but the sale will end at 4pm.
Hope to see you here!

Just a reminder that we are open and knitting Red, White & Blue, this Saturday, July 4th, from 10:00am-4:00pm! See you here!

The Yarn of the Month for July is Debbie Bliss’ Eco Cotton.  Eco Cotton is a beautiful aran weight organic cotton, dyed with non toxic dyes in recyclable water, which allows for a more vibrant palette than is traditionally the case with organic dyes. Each 50 gram ball of Eco Cotton contains 99 yards and knits at 4.5 st/in on a US 7 needle.  We love Eco for its vibrant colors, soft hand and beautiful drape.  Enjoy Debbie Bliss’ Eco Cotton during the month of July at a 10% savings. 

Our Kit of the Month is the lovely Zipped Cable Cardigan from Debbie Bliss’ Eco Fairtrade Collection (it is the cover model).  We have a beautiful shop sample knit by Elizabeth.  Each kit contains 13 skeins of Eco Cotton, a copy of the Eco Fairtrade Collection Book and a separating zipper to match your yarn.  Enjoy the Zipped Cable Cardigan during July for a 15% savings on the yarn.  

Knitting Sisters will be open for the Independence Holiday. We will open 10:00am to 4:00pm, Saturday, July 4th! Hope to see you then.

The new Knitting Sisters Class Schedule and Events for July thru September is now posted on our website under Classes. Take a look at all the fabulous offerings and sign-up now!

We just finished inventory and discovered several top quality yarns that we have too many of, as well as some discontinued colors.  Call or come by to enjoy a 25% saving on the following colors of Noro Kureyon:  147,164, 166, 172, 175, 183, 194, and 199.  Also available, Silk Garden color 274.  Discounts will not be reflected on the online store, so call today!

The Yarn of the Month for June 2009 is Rowan Lenpur Linen.
Lenpur Linen is a beautiful new yarn with a wonderful drape making it perfect for the summer season. The Lenpur fibre is made purely from plant cellulose and is produced using an eco-friendly method. The cellulose is extracted from pruned branches of white pine which are specially cultivated for this purpose. The fibre is considered 'the best vegetable fibre produced by man'. Not only is the fibre made from a renewable source, it is also biodegradable.
Lenpur Linen is 75% Vilenpur and 25% Linen. Each 50 gr. skein of Lenpur Linen contains 126 yards and knits at 5.5 st/inch on a US 6 needle. Enjoy Lenpur Linen during the month of June for a savings of 10%.

Lenpur Linen is the ideal yarn to showcase a beautiful new collection of essential summer pieces by Sarah Hatton, the lenpur linen collection, 14 designs ranging from slinky summer tops, shrugs and cropped cardigans to elegant tailored waistcoat and cardigans. Tia, a short-sleeved shrug, is our Kit of the Month. Each kit contains 6 skeins of Lenpur Linen (to make up to a size 44" bust) and a copy of the lenpur linen collection. Buy the Tia kit during the month of June and enjoy a 15% savings on the yarn.

Here it comes! KNITTING SISTERS MEMORIAL WEEKEND SALE! The fun begins this Friday, May 22, at 10:00am. The weekend hours are: Friday and Saturday, 10:00-5:30, Sunday 12:00-5:00, and Monday 10:00 to 5:30.
If you are new to the Memorial Weekend Sale the scoop is this.ALL YARN IS 20% OFF! Along with that we will have new additions to the 25% and 50% off areas. The sale also includes Kits, Books, Patterns, Buttons, and Model Garments. Excluded are Needles and Accessories, but we always slip a few exceptions to the rules into the Sale!

Phone orders are welcome and will be filled at the end of each day. Hope to see you here!

The Yarn of the Month for May is Sublime's Organic Cotton. Oh, how I wish this yarn existed when my kids were babies! Sublime Organic Cotton is entirely natural and untreated-it has been grown organically without the use of pesticides and then gently dyed using environmentally friendly products. The yarn itself is so soft and comes in a range of 14 inviting colors. Sublime Organic Cotton knits at 5.5 st/inch on a US 6 needle. Each 50 gr. ball contains 120 yards and is machine washable. While Sublime Organic Cotton is great for babies, treat yourself to some, as well. We have 2 models on display to entice you. Enjoy Sublime Organic Cotton during the month of May for 10% off.
Our May Kit of the Month is the sweet Matelot Sweater pattern from Sublime Booklet 612. Although originally made for another Sublime yarn, we knew right away that this sweater would knit up beautifully in Sublime Organic Cotton----and we were right! Each kit contains 2 skeins each of Organic Cotton in color 91 (Citric), 140 (Drift Blue) and 96 (Bone), as well as Sublime Booklet # 612, to fit up to a size 3 child. The normal price for this kit is $67.95; enjoy the kit for 15% off during the Month of May at $57.75.