Summer Tees!
Tees featured in header from top L to R: Top Row Campana, Maëlle, Vilamoura, Solidago, Middle: Sorbet, Vincas, Espalmador, Etta, Bottom: Vittoria, Tatin, Ammi, Faience
In addition to Lemon Spritz, the 7th Annual Olive Knits 4Day KAL, summer tees are definitely in the air! Last Friday, Berroco revealed that for their summer makealong, and it's a return of the Tee Party! Announced in the most recent Knit Bits newsletter (are you signed up for Knit Bits??), you can knit any tee pattern (Berroco has lots, but as long as you're using a Berroco or partner (Lang, Lopi, Amano, Wool Addicts) yarn, any tee pattern is A-OK.)
Two key points:
1) Since you're welcome to use any pattern, as long as you're working with a Berroco or partner yarn, you could *totally* double-dip, and participate in TWO knitalongs with one project if you're a Lemon Spritz-er. Amano Chaski and Amano Awa are both on our list of suggested yarns, but we also think Remix Light, Modern Cotton DK, Spree, or Pima Soft are solid options. Which brings us to...
2) a reminder that we're always happy to facilitate drop shipping from Berroco for you! Whether it's one of the options for Lemon Spritz that we don't regularly stock, a color of Amano Chaski or Awa that we don't have in the shop, or yarn for a different tee altogether, just drop us a line--ann@yarnfolk.com, and we'll send in an order that will arrive right to your door!
…mark your calendars
Social Stitching
Every Saturday, 2-4pm
Join us around the big table for a couple of hours of convivial stitching.
Knit or Crochet Every Day in May
Submit your entry by June 4th!
We're winding down the challenge! If you're a finisher, remember to email a photo of your completed tracker by 11:59pm on June 4th--in person or email to ann@yarnfolk.com, and on June 5, I will draw a winner from all completed entries. The prize? A gift basket + a $50 gift certificate to Yarn Folk. Everyone who completes the challenge will receive a $5 off coupon.
Our month-long challenge to commit to a few stitches a day to enter for prizes at the end is in progress! If you share what you're working on online, please use the hashtags #KnitOrCrochetEveryDayInMay, #KnitOrCrochetEveryDayInMay2023, #KOCEDM, or #KOCEDM2023
Olive Knits 4-Day KAL Zoom Event with Marie Greene
June 9, 1-2pm
Register here, and join Ann & Marie for a lively chat about Yarn Folk's offerings for the Lemon Spritz 4-Day (cough, cough, July) KAL. Register at our Lemon Spritz page! (Note: the shop will be closed from 12:45-2:00 on the 9th while the Zoom is in progress.)
Worldwide Knit in Public Day
June 10, 2-4pm
Weather permitting, we'll be moving Social Stitching out onto the sidewalk. Crocheting in public is also entirely welcome.
Berroco Fall 2023 Yarn Tasting and h + h Trade Show Show & Tell
June 29, 4-6pm
Join Yarn Folk for an preview of Berroco Fall '23 yarns and a report on what our current and prospective vendors had to tempt us with at the h+h Trade Show in Chicago.
Olive Knits 4-Day KAL Cast-On Party
June 30, 1-5pm
Casting on? Join us. Lemon-y treats provided.
Temporary Schedule Changes
June 9
Open 8:30a-12:45p, and 2-5p
Week of June 19th
Mon-Tue 7a-3:30p (normal), Wed-Thu 9a-3:30p, Friday 9a-5p, Saturday 9a-4p
4th of July
TBD
...new in the shop
Can you even believe what a breath of fresh air the June Pretty Pretty Yarn Club color is? It's just summer, in yarn form! We've also got some new wooden cases for your yarn needles, and some enamel Support Your LYS pins from ChannyPeas!
…to inspire
Did you spot a new event in our listing above? On June 29th, join Yarn Folk for a yarn tasting featuring Fall 2023 yarns from Berroco, along with a recap from Ann's trip to Chicago for the h+h Trade Show the previous week. Hop over to the event page to secure your spot. There is a small materials fee, and there is a door prize--a kit to make a project with one of the featured yarns!
...currently stitching
I never get quite as much knitting done as I think I will when I'm on hand for race support during my spouse's ultra running adventures, but I am making good progress on the lace body of my shop sample Lemon Spritz! Hoping to finish this week. Did I mention that there are only four rounds of knitting, plus the sleeve edging for the sleeves? 😂🙌🏻
