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Open Spin (Free)

New time! Join us on the first Monday of each month from 10:30-12pm with your spinning wheels and spindles, or your knitting/crochet  for a social gathering of spinners/knit/crocheters. 

UFO Sunday Mar. 28, 2010 3-5 pm    Free

UnFinished Object Sunday is your opportunity to pull out those projects you've been avoiding finishing and work on them with the support of others.  You are welcome to bring ANY unfinished object, even if the materials were not purchased at our store.  When you register your project with us and bring it in finished, your name goes into a quarterly drawing for a prize.

March Madness Sale 
 
We're spelling out a March Madness Sale on Wednesdays!
Here's a clue:
MArch 10 will feature Aslan Trends Del Cerro for $5.99   (reg. $7.50) and Aslan Trends Del Sur for $10.99 (reg. $12.75)
MaRch 17 the sale is R_ _ _ _and so on, through the end of the month.
Sale price will be valid only on  Wednesday 

March Knitalong Thursdays 6-8pm  Free

Our March Knitalong will be the cuddly bunny rabbit from the Fall/Winter Debbie Bliss Magazine.  We have a limited number of these still available. Enjoy stress-free knitting with a cup of tea and company. Drop in and join us-you don't need to register ahead of time. You can easily make this bunny in time for Easter, or save it your next baby shower invitation. Those attending the knitalong will get their bunny's stuffed for free, and we'll share a ball of the dark brown trim to save you $$.  This knitalong is free, we only ask  that you purchase materials at New England Yarn & Spindle (10% discount applies to materials purchased for the knitalong)  

March Crochet-along

Tuesdays in March 12-2 pm (free)

 
 
In celebration of National Crochet Month, a crochet along has been added.  We'll be working on pattern 543 (free on the Lion Brand website).  It's a chenille shoulder bag.  If you work close enough, plan on bringing a bag lunch and joining us. Participants get 30% off chenille yarn for the project while supplies last.  This is a drop-in, no need to register crochet-along.

Free Helmet Liner Pattern
 
The Plymouth Yarn Company has a free helmet liner pattern.  Remember that the military wants items for troops to be made from 100% wool.  More information is available at Citizen Sam.org

New Yarns

Jasmine - This brand new Louisa Harding yarn has a stardust-like sparkle to it.  Dk weight cotton/bamboo/silk yarn is lovely for spring sweaters & scarves.

Sugar Rush - 100% sugar! (really!) Fingering weight, and so soft it almost melts in your hands. 

Mulberry - 100% silk dk weight yarn for that special project

Regia Stretch Sock Yarn  This superior yarn has a 10 year guarantee right on the label!  Protect your investment of time with a quality yarn.  This is the no. 1 yarn recommended by Sock For Soldiers, and we have the Military khaki as well as some great variegated shades.

Berroco Comfort  This non-allergic worsted weight yarn is so easy to work with!  It is machine washable and dryable, making it perfect for baby blankets.

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KNITTING AND CROCHET ARE GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH...

CBS news has done a story on knitting as a miraculous new health remedy! A Mayo Clinic health study has found a 30-50% decrease in developing memory loss in those who engage in knitting, crochet and quilting.  Here's the story.

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"Chocolate", "Vanilla", and assorted colors are now available in 1/2oz. and 2 oz sizes for felting or thrummed mittens.

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