Everyday Discounts to Help You Save $’s

Although our regular prices are consistent with the manufacturers suggested retail price, we are offering you the following savings everyday: buy $50.00 of any one yarn and save 15%*; buy $100.00 of any one yarn and save 25%*, buy any pattern book and save 25%*. These promotions are available both in the retail store and online. Everyday! The only excluded products are Anny Blatt, Bouton d’Or and Prism yarns. If you purchase online, enter promotion code “15” , “25” or “book”.

 Anny Blatt-Bouton d’Or Baby Trunk Show

You’re Invited to attend the Anny Blatt – Bouton d’Or Trunk Show, Thursday, July 17 & Saturday, July 19        

More than 20 of the most adorable baby sweaters, jackets and other accessories for your knitting pleasure will be on display during regular store hours. All are from the Bouton d’Or Baby Pattern book which contains more than 60 patterns for newborns to pre-teens. And no designers have more experience than those from the house of Pierre de Loye, offering the best French yarns since 1770!

Expecting a new arrival? Need a baby Shower Gift? Already have a little angel for whom to knit? Then please come in and relax, have a glass of wine and enjoy the trunk show of gorgeous designer baby garments from the Anny Blatt-Bouton d’Or Baby 2008 season.

And did you know you can also order a custom-made sweater from any of the models shown in the trunk show? If you’re interested, ask for more details. In addition, consider joining the Knitting Basket’s Anny Blatt Coterie™, a great way to always have the latest Anny Blatt designs at your fingertips!  

We look forward to seeing you!

Marilyn

Cotton Yarn – Organic or Hand Dyed – for Summer Knitting Projects!

Sublime Organic Cotton: A 100% organic DK cotton yarn, natural and untreated, dyed with environmentally friendly dyes. Available in 8 subtle shades, each 120 yard ball knits at 5.5 st/in on a US #6 needle. A companion Sublime Organic Cotton DK pattern book contains 22 designs for the entire family using Sublime Organic Cotton.

Araucania Chacabuco: A 100% Pima Cotton chunky boucle-type yarn available in 15 scrumptious colors. Each 123 yard skein knits at 3st/in on a US #10 needle. It’s a textural delight!

Araucania Pomaire: A 100% Pima Cotton DK yarn available in 8 colors. As with all Araucania yarns, there are no dye lots. To assure an overall blended effect and prevent pooling of colors, knit with two skeins at a time. Please purchase enough yarn at one time to complete your project.

The Aruacania Wandering Spirits knitting Book by Jean Moss contains 18 patterns using the Araucania cotton collection of yarns. According to Jean, “Some knitters have asked about the piece on the cover. The model is wearing Cruz, a mobius strip, which is knitted in the round with a twist. As with all scarves, it can be worn in various ways - around the neck, the shoulders or the head, as in this case. The dimensions of Cruz are given in the pattern in three sizes – the one on the cover is the small size and it’s wrapped around the model’s head twice.”

Pima, Organic, & Mercerized Cottons? What does it mean?

Pima cotton, also referred to as extra-long staple cotton, is a type of cotton, grown primarily is the US, Australia, and Peru. The strength and uniformity of pima cotton result in a more luxurious yarn. Organic cotton refers to cotton that is grown using production systems that reduce the use to toxic pesticides and fertilizers. Mercerized or pearle cotton refers to a chemical process that increases both the luster and  tensile strength of the cotton fibers. Mercerized cotton will also absorb more dye and water than its unmercerized counterpart.

Shop Online at marilynsknittingbasket.com

You can now shop at The Knitting Basket online! Go to marilynsknittingbasket.com and click on “Shop Online”. Please note that both PayPal and all major credit cards are acceptable forms of payment.

Sign-Up for Stitch N’ Pitch: Deadline Extended to July 5, 2008

How many of you are interested in participating in Stitch N’ Pitch 2008? “What is that?” you say. For the past several seasons, Stitch N’ Pitch has been  sponsored by Major League Baseball and The National Needlearts Association TNNA.org as a way to create visibility of the needlearts within the general public. Details are below:

What: Stitch N’ Pitch August 5, 2008

          Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Game

          Phillies vs Marlins

A national event sponsored by The National Needle Arts Association and Major League Baseball to promote the needle arts (go to TNNA.org for more details)

Where: Phillies Stadium

Meet up at The Knitting Basket, board a chartered bus & go to the game. Support the fiber art you love!  No hassling with driving or parking!

When: Tuesday evening, August 5, 2008

Meet between 4:30PM and 5:00 PM. Bus will leave promptly a 5:00 PM. Game starts at 7:05PM

How much? $50.00

Includes ticket for one seat in the Arcade section of the stadium and bus transportation to and from the game. Park your car in The Knitting Basket parking lot.

Deadline for registration: July 5, 2008

You must register and pay by July 5,2008.

Details: The Knitting Basket needs a minimum of 30 persons to commit to Stitch n’ Pitch in order to make bus chartering possible. When you sign-up you must pay by cash or check $50.00 to The Knitting Basket. This money is only refundable if the 30 person target is not met. You must register and pay by July 5, 2008

Don’t Forget!  2008 Charity Knitting Project

Last year’s charity knitting project was so well-received and appreciated by the resident of Beverly House that it’s a must to do again. The Knitting Basket will be providing yarn and patterns for volunteer knitters who want to knit a Shoulder Hugger, capelet or lap afghan for the residents of Manatawny Manor in Pottstown. The items will be delivered prior to the 2008 holidays. If you’re interested in participating as a volunteer knitter, please stop by the shop, sign-up and receive your yarn and pattern.

Knitting Lessons Available

Private Instruction: Beginner Knitting:
Call for an appointment.
In two, two-hour classes learn the basics of knitting: how to knit, purl, bind off, measure a gauge and read a yarn label. A skein of yarn and one pair of straight knitting needles are included in the class fee. Class fee: $75.00

Please note that you must pre-register and pay for all classes.

Coming in August:   Preview of Fall 2008!