so, starting January 3 (because the 1st is a sunday and we're closed sunday and monday) there is a special yarn club available. it costs $35.00. you get a tote bag (which will have the year on it). when you bring this tote bag to the shop, you get 10% off your total purchase (excluding wheels and wheel accessories and items on consignment). additionally, all yarn that comes in will go in a member's only area for a week. members will be able to shop there, getting first crack at any yarn that arrives.
then, the coolest bit is this: during your birthday week, bring the tote bag and you will get 25% off everything you can cram into it (only on items that are discountable). also, on your birthday you will get a small free gift!
it's going to be pretty neat! you should think about it. (also it makes a perfect gift for a knitter/crocheter).
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Scarves, hats, and fun times...OH MY!
Amanda here ^.^
So our lovely tree is covered in even lovelier scarves...or, more likely, the scarves are making the tree lovely...yea I'll go with that. We've got some fun colors and textures going on there. IT'S SO PURTY! :D
We have 34 so far, but we need at least 50
Let's get all 50, I know we can do it ^_^
So our lovely tree is covered in even lovelier scarves...or, more likely, the scarves are making the tree lovely...yea I'll go with that. We've got some fun colors and textures going on there. IT'S SO PURTY! :D
We have 34 so far, but we need at least 50
Let's get all 50, I know we can do it ^_^
Saturday, December 3, 2011
december windows!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
yarn calenders are on their way!
so--i've designed a 2012 Yarn Calender! they're on their way to printing and should be here within the week. they're going to cost $10.00 (plus $2.00 shipping) if you're interested! i am super excited about them....
let me know you're interested as supplies are going to be limited. i'll reserve you one!
let me know you're interested as supplies are going to be limited. i'll reserve you one!
Thursday, November 17, 2011
making plans for Handcrafted in the Hills: a Fiber retreat!
so, we're starting to make plans for HHF! yay!
we will be having a different set of hands on activities for Saturday, and we're seriously considering extending it to the Thursday before, so that we can have friday and saturday both to do stuff.
we'll be hand dyeing sock yarn, dyeing fibers and doing some fiber prep as well as needle felting.
the likely cost will be around $150.00 per person. this will include meals and a bed to share with someone! we'll have a "shop" at the event so that people will be able to buy things that are needed. we'll be spinning and knitting and crocheting and such all weekend. it's like an adult sleep over!
make plans to attend.
we will be having a different set of hands on activities for Saturday, and we're seriously considering extending it to the Thursday before, so that we can have friday and saturday both to do stuff.
we'll be hand dyeing sock yarn, dyeing fibers and doing some fiber prep as well as needle felting.
the likely cost will be around $150.00 per person. this will include meals and a bed to share with someone! we'll have a "shop" at the event so that people will be able to buy things that are needed. we'll be spinning and knitting and crocheting and such all weekend. it's like an adult sleep over!
make plans to attend.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
new stitch markers available!
gorgeous, new, snag-free stitch markers now available! these are handcrafted in rapid city!
Friday, March 18, 2011
Details for Handcrafted in the Hills
Details:
Dates: May 13-15
Friday evening registration and fiber circle starts at 4 pm
Location: Sunrise Guest Ranch in Edgemont SD
Cost: Early Registration by 4/30/11--$125.00
Tuition (due at the door)--$150.00
Offsite Stay (food and classes)--$90.00
Saturday Date Rate (classes and lunch)--$50.00
Catered Dinner (Saturday evening) by Sunrise Ranch Meats--$10.00
Classes that are currently planned:
--Dartmore Dyeing (or perhaps a different dye workshop still to be determined)
--Needle Felting
--Tunisia Crochet
--Colorwork
--Beginning Knit & Crochet (offered as needed)
Payment can be made by credit card through the shop at 605-791-KNIT (5648) or you may pay through paypal, bu there is no early registration discount for this (email for an invoice if this is your preference to cryarn (at) midconetwork.com)
evenings will include a fiber circle for everyone to hang out and learn more about spinning and knitting and crochet (or whatever). If there is call for a beginning wheel spinning class one may be added with enough requests.
There will of course be sheep and lambs and shearing. the B&B also has trailride options and is located in a lovely area that is well worth exploring.
Dates: May 13-15
Friday evening registration and fiber circle starts at 4 pm
Location: Sunrise Guest Ranch in Edgemont SD
Cost: Early Registration by 4/30/11--$125.00
Tuition (due at the door)--$150.00
Offsite Stay (food and classes)--$90.00
Saturday Date Rate (classes and lunch)--$50.00
Catered Dinner (Saturday evening) by Sunrise Ranch Meats--$10.00
Classes that are currently planned:
--Dartmore Dyeing (or perhaps a different dye workshop still to be determined)
--Needle Felting
--Tunisia Crochet
--Colorwork
--Beginning Knit & Crochet (offered as needed)
Payment can be made by credit card through the shop at 605-791-KNIT (5648) or you may pay through paypal, bu there is no early registration discount for this (email for an invoice if this is your preference to cryarn (at) midconetwork.com)
evenings will include a fiber circle for everyone to hang out and learn more about spinning and knitting and crochet (or whatever). If there is call for a beginning wheel spinning class one may be added with enough requests.
There will of course be sheep and lambs and shearing. the B&B also has trailride options and is located in a lovely area that is well worth exploring.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Squee!!! Wheels are here!
Just in time for the Fiber Retreat, our Louet Wheels have arrived!
Meet Victoria:
Weight: 8lbs.
Length: 23 ins.
"Born on" March 10, 2011!
Meet Victoria:
Weight: 8lbs.
Length: 23 ins.
"Born on" March 10, 2011!
Comes with her own Baby Carrier and toy!
Friday, March 11, 2011
Handcrafted in the Hills is coming!!
We have been busy little sheep here at the shop.
We have been putting together a Fiber Retreat weekend for you!
We have been putting together a Fiber Retreat weekend for you!
We have had a generous invitation by Mark at Sunrise Guest Ranch in Edgemont, SD to see his organically raised sheep and witness a spring shearing! So to make this an acceptable outing, we decided to make a weekend of it, offering classes and spending the night(s) at his GORGEOUS ranch!
(Yes.. that is a Ram standing on the porch. He likes to participate, in everything-- including our tour.)
There is a Spinning Wheel in the background there.. He and his Wife are just waiting for us to come, spin, and enjoy his fiber!
Mark's major shearing will be in April,
but he promised to keep a few of the nicest for us to see and feel, still on the sheep. He will shear them for our retreat. Prior sheared Fleeces will be available for purchase when we arrive.
but he promised to keep a few of the nicest for us to see and feel, still on the sheep. He will shear them for our retreat. Prior sheared Fleeces will be available for purchase when we arrive.
the normal lambing season. Mark is planning a wagon ride for us to
see some of the new baby lambs.
see some of the new baby lambs.
Early Registration is open now.
The weekend begins at 4pm on Friday to get you settled in your rooms and get to knitting, crocheting, and
spinning as soon as possible!
spinning as soon as possible!
Classes offered all day Saturday
- Dartmore dying
- Needle Felting
- Tunisian Crochet
- Colorwork (what kind TBD)
Thursday, February 24, 2011
no knit night tonight
i'm feeling lousy and the weather looks cruddy as well... please stay home and stay warm!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
so... what's the plan?
Over the next few months i'm hoping to add spinning wheels... I'm still considering what is the best brand to add, and am doing a bit of research and contacting companies.
We'll have new yarn in for spring in February. can't wait. so....what's on your needles?
We'll have new yarn in for spring in February. can't wait. so....what's on your needles?
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
adieu and good luck
i am tempted to type lots of trite "all good things come to an end" kind of comments, but i'll try to restrain myself. :-)
for those of you who have been with C. R. Yarn from the beginning, you know that it has been a partnership. that Candis and I decided to open this shop together, and we were going to run it together as well. In September after lots of planning Candis moved to Eugene OR. after lots of thinking on both our parts we decided to part ways. i am in the process of buying Candis out of her share of the business and the shop will be just mine then, i suppose.
i will miss candis's company and advice and number genius. I hope that her move takes her the places that she wants to go. so, adieu and good luck!
tomorrow--what's next for the shop!
for those of you who have been with C. R. Yarn from the beginning, you know that it has been a partnership. that Candis and I decided to open this shop together, and we were going to run it together as well. In September after lots of planning Candis moved to Eugene OR. after lots of thinking on both our parts we decided to part ways. i am in the process of buying Candis out of her share of the business and the shop will be just mine then, i suppose.
i will miss candis's company and advice and number genius. I hope that her move takes her the places that she wants to go. so, adieu and good luck!
tomorrow--what's next for the shop!
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