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Ok, we're a little excited as we're the featured yarn shop in the current issue of Vogue Knitting! We were so excited when they contacted us and said they wanted to do a story on us. They did a phone interview with us a bit ago and now the issue is out. We're just a little proud, and we also think she did a great job.

We're not really bragging as the thanks really goes to all of you, and of course the fabulous staff here at the shop, as without that community, none of the things we get to do would happen.  So, congratulations to all of us! 
Trendsetter Transitions
A new yarn from Trendsetter!

Transitions is a wonderful one-skein project in a box! 
It's dyed to create a beautiful gradient of rich colors. It's also wound into one large ball so you're not changing colors as you knit. The container even becomes your knit-out box with the yarn fed through a grommet on the side. In other words, it's ready to go. Just cast on and knit! 

The yarn comes with a free pattern for a beautiful shawl that will end up about 54" wide and 21" long. 

Transitions is a cotton/acrylic blend, so it's perfect for summer projects!




Sideways Hat

We like this pattern called The Sideways Ribbed Hat. The band is knit flat first, then you pick up and knit the top. Add two buttons for an accent and you have a simple, unique hat!

We knit this one in Happiness, our custom dyed, limited edition yarn. The yarn is spun and hand dyed in the US. It's also machine washable! This yarn is a limited edition yarn, so when it's gone - it's gone! Pick up a skein today! 

This color is called Boardwalk, but any of them will do.





Auntie Wooly
Auntie Wooly Says...


Dahlings!

We're so happy about our story in Vogue Knitting, as well as being featured on the Crochet Guild of America Facebook page! People have been asking why these things happen, and all we can say it's because of all of you that support us and tell your friends about us. We do our best to "earn your inbox" with our little missives from the coast.

We're so glad to be a small part of a fiber history here in Cambria that goes back to 1978 with the original Ball & Skein in Cambria's west village. We do everything we can to make sure there will still be a yarn shop here in Cambria for many decades to come, and with your support we can make that happen! As we've seen posted at many independent shops of all types, "See it here, buy it here, keep us here!"

Until next time...

Happy Stitching!

Auntie W


Add buy 3

Well, here's something fun from our friends at Skacel!

Supporting your local yarn shop with both your presence and purchasing is vital in securing its status as a shared source of inspiration and community. As a thank you to all LYS supporters, skacel would like to give back a little something special. When you purchase three addi® Rocket circular needles at your LYS, skacel will send you one free addi® Rocket circular in your choice of size/length. There is no limit to the number of free needles you can earn, so start building your collection today! This promotion is limited to in-store purchases only, through your authorized skacel addi® dealer.
  • For every three addi® Rocket fixed circular needles you purchase inside a North American LYS, you will receive one FREE addi® Rocket fixed circular needle of your choice by mail.
  • The three addi® Rocket circulars may be obtained at different times and through different brick and mortar shops (online purchases excluded), but must be purchased between June 15th, 2016 and November 15th, 2016 to qualify. All requests are to be postmarked by November 30th, 2016.
  • The original, shop-generated sales receipt/s clearly itemizing your addi® Rocket purchases and prices paid, must be submitted for each of the three needles - a single receipt containing multiple needles is acceptable.
Click here for the details and the form to claim your free Turbo Rocket from Skacel

Click here to see most of our needle selection on line. Purchases made through an on-line sale won't qualify for the promotion. Not even from us!



Spinzilla

So many events coming up!

We've got a full slate of fun events coming up to help you stay excited about fiber!

If you're a spinner, we're excited to announce we're a Team Host for Spinzilla this year! Not sure what Spinzilla is? Click here for more details!

Other upcoming events include:

The SLO Yarn Crawl Open House  on  September 10

A Trip to Trendsetter in Van Nuys on September 17


The Scarecrow Festival - all of October featuring the return of Auntie Wooly

And our Weekend Away with Gwen Bortner March 24 - 26, 2017

All this and more at the Ball & Skein & More, a Yarn Destination since 1978


Manos Scarf

What a fun pattern, and reversible to boot! It just takes two skeins of either Manos Gloria (pictured above) or two skeins of Manos Maxima (pictured below). As you can see, it works in a semi-solid as well as in multi colors!
Maxima

Click here for Manos Gloria


Ongoing Events

Stitching In Your Slippers - FREE OPEN KNITTING and CROCHET
Every Friday and Sunday from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM
4210 Bridge St
Cambria, California 93428

Introduction To Knit or Crochet for FREE 
No class, no schedule, just drop in and we'll get you started with the basics for FREE! Why do we do this for free? We want to share this craft with everyone we can. Of course we'd love it if you become regular guests in the shop, but it gives us so much pleasure to teach as many people as possible how to start their journey with our favorite craft.

Cambria Art Walk (aka Saturday Art Stroll)
The first Saturday of every month, the Ball & Skein participates in Cambria's Art Walk from 5 - 7. Every month we try something new, so come on down and see what we're up to!

Stay tuned to our  Website ,  our  Facebook Page  (Feel free to 'Like' us!), our  Ravelry Page , or this newsletter for all the latest news and upcoming special events!
Thank you all so much. We're grateful for your support of the little shop in Cambria.

Thank you from Kris, Oz, and the whole Ball & Skein family!

Need to reach us? Email us at [email protected] or call us at (805) 927-3280