HAPPY EASTER from Woolwinders Yarn Shop! Reminder: we will be CLOSED on Sunday, March 31st for Easter. But this Saturday we are open all day and just received in a new shipment of lovely spring colors in CASCADE 220 SUPERWASH for all your spring knitting projects which require machine washing and drying:) And remember, you can knit the EIGHT SHADES OF GREY AFGHAN in shades of red, or blue, or green or whatever colorway suits your own personal tastes! Have a wonderful holiday everyone and we will see you on Tuesday, April 2nd! Happy knitting and crocheting!

Think spring at Woolwinders! From pretty spring yarns and patterns, to new handpainted yarn bowls and pretty spring totes from ATENTI BAGS and drawstring EDEN POUCHES from DELLA Q, we've got it all! Just in today: adorable little DELLA Q PIPPA YARN DISPENSERS, perfect little carry along totes for those nifty little take-along accessory projects! Their flat bottom and folding cloth body make them easily storable and portable. Just in-time for STITCH N' PITCH! this June as well as plane rides, car rides, boat rides, train rides, or even walks--whatever your mode of transportation may be this summer, from Woolwinders, your neighborhood yarn shop!

Straight from the heart of the neighboring Blue Ridge Mountains comes ten striking shades of BLUE RIDGE YARNS COTTON CANDY, with each skein 200 yards of gorgeous 100% mercerized pima cotton! And from closer to home, local artisan SARA TORVIK of SARAMICS delivered NEW HANDCRAFTED YARN BOWLS, each hand painted with pretty spring flowers in lovely spring shades of pink and purple. And last but not least, a brand new book for spring from Cascade: 60 QUICK BABY BLANKETS! Stop in to Woolwinders today, where's there's always something new for you!

Add to your knitting skill set this spring! Not only is this little gift bag adorable, it is loaded with color-work techniques! Knit in the round from the top down, the LITTLE BO SHEEP BAG CLASS on SATURDAY, MAY 18TH from 1-5 PM with PAIGE will teach you how to knit intarsia-in-the-round and the basics of intarsia and two-color stranded knitting while working on two circular needles. You will leave this class knowing how to knit a single motif (picture) into a flat or circularly knit piece! This is NOT a beginner class and previous experience knitting in the round and reading charts is suggested. Space is limited so REGISTER TODAY either online, at the shop, or over the phone by calling us at 240-632-9276! Woolwinders, where there's always something new for you!  

This cold windy weather was meant for knitting with MALABRIGO RIOS yarn, a scrumptiously soft and luscious worsted weight superwash wool for which the only word to describe it is "yummy!" It feels wonderful to handle, is economical in yards:cost ratio, comes in Malabrigo's stunning hand-dyed colorways, and, I will personally attest that it gets even softer after it is handwashed! TWELVE great colorways are on our shelves today! Stop in an see them for yourself, and in the words of Mr. Whipple, "Don't squeeze the Charm...I mean, the Malabrigo Rios," LOL!  

And then there are days when we are just as proud of the knitter as she is of herself! ELISSA KRAMER recently completed this lovely, lively scarf using FLOUNCE METALLIC yarn. And she looks wonderful--a true beauty! Great job, Elissa! And be sure to join us in April for a bevy of fun events! APRIL EVENTS AT WOOLWINDERS:

• April 1: Monday Night KAL: Leftie Shawlette
• April 7: Bag Finishing Class
• April 13: Shades of Grey Afghan KAL
• April 20-28: Metro Yarn Crawl
• April 1-28: Stitch N' Pitch Tickets On Sale

   

Just in for spring--adorable new ATENTI CADDY BAGS for your knitting and crocheting projects! The cute 11" x 7" x 7" are the perfect size for quick take-along projects, ready when you are to  just grab n' go as you head out the door! And we even have a matching ATENTI CIRCULAR NEEDLE CASE to help you stay organized:) Pick up one now and use it when you go to SITICH N' PITCH on June 7th! REMINDER: Stitch N' Pitch tickets are on sale now at the shop AND on our website for $25 each until April 28th! Don't miss out on this fun community knitting/crocheting event with Woolwinders, your neighborhood yarn shop!

Get ready folks! Our new knitalong, the EIGHT SHADES OF GREY SAMPLER AFGHAN is coming APRIL 13TH! On the second Saturday of every month April-November, a new afghan square pattern will be released at our SHADES OF GREY KAL CLASS from 12-2 PM (some months will have 2 patterns). Use this support class to get started on your new pattern right away or to get help on any of the afghan square patterns. You'll tackle colorwork, lacework, bobbles, cables...a PERFECT opportunity to try out new techniques! All 8 shades we've chosen for the afghan are available now at Woolwinders. If you purchase all 18 skeins of CASCADE 220 SUPERWASH in our shades, for the afghan all at once, you will receive a 15% discount on your yarn! Also, photos of each square and patterns will be available each month on our RAVELRY GROUP PAGE if you don't live near our store! We LOVE knitalongs and hope you will join us at Woolwinders, your neighborhood yarn shop!

Finish your felted bag like a pro! Join FLO MEIT on Sunday mornings, April 7th, 14th, and 21st from 9:30-11:30 AM and finally learn how to finish your felted bag like a pro! Learn how to line your bag, how to attach the hardware, and tips and tricks for adding embellishments to create your own unique work of art. The secret to a terrific felted bag is in the finishing. Let Flo show you how! Please note: this is NOT a knitting class, it is a finishing class. You will need to bring to class your felted pieces and appropriate hardware, handles, and fabrics ready to assemble. To REGISTER call us at 240-632-9276 or REGISTER ONLINE at www.woolwinders.com TODAY! Get YOUR one-of-a-kind bag ready to hit the scene this spring at Woolwinders, your neighborhood yarn shop!  

Today our INTRO. TO SOCKS CLASS finished up their third session and can be seen here watching Terry demonstrate the Kitchener stitch to finish off their toes. And by the front window, we see two INTRO. TO INTARSIA CLASS students mindfully twisting their yarns under and over on their way to knitting monogrammed sachets. What a fun day we had today with everyone learning new things, stopping into check out our store, and some even just to say hi and share a relaxing moment or two:) My favorite kind of days, thanks everyone!