July Knitting Newsletter
From
Frivolous Fibers
410-745-6580 112 N. Talbot St. St. Michaels, MD 21663

As they say, the early bird catches the worm. So, with that in mind, we are celebrating Christmas in July! Start on that Christmas list now. We have some great gift ideas for everyone on your list and some specials throughout the month to get you going.

Directions for getting started:
1. Grab a sheet of paper out of your computer printer and write a list of everyone on your Christmas list…
2. Now, next to each name, write one or more of the following projects: hat, scarf, mittens, fingerless gloves, afghan, baby blanket, oven/grilling mitts, knitted market bag (reusable grocery bag), washcloths (add some of our homemade soap), shawl, I-pod holder, cell phone holder, eyeglass case, placemats, sweater, socks, Christmas stocking, purse
3. Prioritize your list as to which projects you would like to complete first, second, third, etc…
4. Go down your list and put a check next to any project that is started or that you already have yarn for (and put on your “to do” list to sort these projects into project bags so that you can just grab them and go).
5. Next, jot notes as to the other projects – color, yarn preference, pattern ideas, whatever you think or just a “look around” comment.
6. Read the rest of this newsletter and make a plan for checking out projects, patterns, and yarns so that you can maximize the sale potential. Call us to schedule an hour long lesson ($15/hour) if there is a new technique/pattern you want to try for a gift.

Christmas in July Specials:
July 1-6 10% off any red or green yarn
July 7-13 10% off any feltable yarn – great for purses and oven mitts (check out our samples)
July 14-20 10% off any one skein project
July 21-27 10% off any sparkly or novelty yarn

Chick Flick Movie Night(movie to be decided)
Thursday July 24th–Christmas in July Eve 6-7 lesson – 7-9 movie $10 fee
Come for a movie, some Christmas cookies, camaraderie, and a lesson on fingerless gloves. Learn to use double-pointed needles and knit these warm fingerless gloves. Being able to use double-pointed needles comes in handy when knitting hats, socks, and purses. Our sample (picture attached) was knit it Atacama. Atacama yarn will be on sale for 20% all month for this project (lots of color choices for everyone on your list -  from candy cane pink/red to purples, black and greys, and browns).

Christmas in July Early Bird Special!
Just like the kids!!! Wake up early on July 25th and treat yourself to Christmas – we are having a HUGE SALE on Friday July 25th from 6:30 am – 10am (that’s right a.m.). All yarn in the shop will be 30% off (with the exception of Blue Heron yarns). There will be a huge pile of wrapped knitting goodies under the “tree” that morning and the first 20 customers will get to take their pick – goodies will include entire knitting projects, pattern books, yarns, needles, and other knitting supplies. Be sure to get there early and pick one out while supplies last. We are certain that knitters are on the nice and not naughty list!

Need help troubleshooting those projects? – Stop by for support anytime. Group knitting and support are also available at the following times:

Wednesday afternoons support group: Come from 1-3 with all of your questions and Willie will help you through or just come and work your way through your list.
Sit and Knits: Tuesdays from 5-8 and Sundays from 1-3; calendar is attached so that you can find the help you need be it crochet or knit
Lunch with Marnie: If you are making your list and checking it twice and feeling overwhelmed, come see my list. Bring a lunch on Thursday July 17th from 12-2. Eat lunch, sit and knit, and compare projects with other knitters to help motivate you and enjoy good company!
Sock Club: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the Month 10-11am (note new time for summer