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Shop In-Person, By Phone, Curbside Pick Up,
and Drop-Ship Offered
Shop Hours
Monday - Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday - Noon - 4 pm
16 N Main Street
Pennington, NJ 08534
609-737-2211
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Shop Open Everyday!
In This Issue
New Yarn, New Drop-ship Sweater,
Pumpkin Session, Felted Bag Class
In-shop Knitting and Needlepoint Returns,
In-Shop Classes, Zoom Classes,
New Finishing Guidelines,
Drop-ship Information, Guidelines for Visiting the Shop,
and More!
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Come on in, the shop is great!
As of the writing of this newsletter...
If the State updates its guidelines, please follow those guidelines.
For fully-vaccinated individuals, we are open with just a few requests:
No access via rear door.
No customer access to Holly's office.
Hand sanitizer will be placed by front door,
please use it as you enter.
The staff will wind yarn as time permits.
For non-vaccinated people we have more restrictions as
the State of NJ braces for the Delta strain.
In addition to the requests above, masks must be worn, participation in classes is restricted and we ask that you practice social distancing as recommended by the CDC.
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Join our Patch
New Date, 3 Open Spots
Join us in the needlepoint pumpkin session
Sunday, October 24
10:00 am - Noon
$75
It is great fun and you will leave with two pumpkins, one in a fall fabric (to learn technique) and one using vintage needlepoint, both with real stems.
If you are thinking of participating, start looking for vintage pieces of needlepoint. They need to be at least 12" x 12". It can be framed, a pillow, or chair seat. You will need one piece to participate. Details for prepping your piece will be given to you when you sign up.
This is a great way to give that faded pillow grandma stitched new life!
Transform it into a pumpkin and celebrate her in all your Fall festivities!
Need a Canvas to Use for Patch Class?
If you want to participate in the October class,
but do not have a canvas, we will be offering 3 vintage needlepoint canvases for sale.
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Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky Sweater Kit
Ready to Drop-Ship!
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Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky knits or crochets up quickly. The bulky-weight 100% superwash wool has a great feel and is a pleasure to work with and wear.
Once you have chosen your color, call the shop and we will order from Berroco and drop-ship to you.
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Kelbourne Woolens Scout is a classic, strong, versatile, heathered 100% wool yarn. Designed with classic knitting and crochet in mind. Scout is a gorgeous yarn. It is unfussy, beautiful, high-quality, and comes in a gorgeous color palette.
What will you create?
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New Needlepoint
Fall Needlepoint is always fun to stitch.
A sampling is featured below.
Halloween $42 - 58, all on 18ct
Glorious Sunflowers 9' x 12' 18 ct $190
Pumpkin 12' x 10' 18ct $110
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Want to Learn New Stitches?
We are starting a needlepoint stitch series. No long-range commitments.
Wednesday, October 27th, from 3 - 4pm we will be demonstrating 4 stitches.
Each session will focus on a type of stitch.
Take the class you want, skip the classes you do not need.
Each session will include a small piece of canvas, threads,
needle, instructions on compensation stitches,
and suggestions when to use the stitches.
Sign up in advance by calling or stopping in the shop. Limited spaces available. Must sign up in advance and have knowledge
of basic needlepoint.
$ 20 per session
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October 27th Session
Mosaic, Scotch, Scotch Checker and Mosaic with Smyrna Cross.
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Rainbow Beach
This SuperWash Wool, is a dream to work and wear.
Each skein is a generous 328 yards.
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In Shop Classes
Currently*, masks and distancing are not required in our
our shop for fully-vaccinated customers. However, we are asking only fully-vaccinated people participate in classes. Others may take the same classes at a different time in a smaller group of non-vaccinated people, price TBD.
Please be prepared to show proof of vaccination, if asked.
The safest idea we have heard is to snap a picture of your card
and save it in your phone.
*subject to change
What Classes or Workshops would you like offered?
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Felted Market Bag
You must stop in before October 25 to choose your yarn!
Learn to make a two-color striped Market Bag which is then felted. Great for a beginner knitter that can cast on, bind off, knit and purl.
November 22, December 6 and 20 2 - 3pm
$45 plus materials
Learn the Magic Loop Technique
For those who already knit in the round, learn this useful and time-saving technique.
Skill Level: Must know how to knit in the round on circular or double pointed needles.
$30 plus materials
Students may use own supplies, if appropriate.
One, one-hour session offered:
10/28
3-4 pm
Learn to Needlepoint
Learn the Basketweave stitch
and begin your new venture into Stitch!
Tuesdays, 2- 3:30pm
$30 including materials
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Learn to Crochet With Liz
Liz will teach a one-on-one learn to crochet class by appointment. She has found the successful key to teaching the art of crochet is to begin one on one. In this setting the student quickly learns correct tension and hand positioning.
The one-hour lesson is $40.
Call 609-737-2211 to schedule.
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One on One Help on Saturdays
By appointment, One on One help with your knitting or crochet project is available. Help up to 15 minutes is free;
16 - 30 minutes $25; 31 minutes- 1 hour is $40.
Please call or stop in the shop to book your session.
609-737-2211.
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Past Issues of Newsletter Available
Want to browse past newsletters? Several months ago we started archiving the issues on our website.
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New Zoom Knitting Classes! |
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We have partnered with Pam Grushkin to offer her fun, informative and creative classes to you. Pam is offering a 10% discount on all classes and the shop is offering 10% off on class yarn for these classes. Her classes fill quickly; if you see a class you want, grab it. You must use the code to get your discounts!
Discount Code k1s2-nj-10
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Building in Color
Do you want to expand your skills from just knit and purl?
This incredibly striking sampler afghan is the perfect way to learn different stitches and techniques that make up the mystical world of colorwork!
Over the course of the class, you will gain confidence managing several colors at a time while knitting ten different panels: intarsia, short rows, slipped stitches, knit below, elongated stitches, mosaic, tuck stitch, and the butterfly stitch.
After the panels are knit, you will learn how to finish the afghan by blocking and seaming the panels. The final step is knitting the border.
Building in Color is a skill building class that has students knitting a different strip every month that can be seamed together to create a lovely sampler afghan.
The finished size of the afghan is approximately 52” wide by 42” tall. It is possible to modify the height by knitting shorter panels and modify the width by knitting fewer panels. For example, to make a baby blanket you could knit five panels.
Advanced Beginner Skill Level: must be able to cast on, bind off, knit, purl, work basic stitch patterns with combinations of knits and purls, simple increases/decreases, and follow written instructions.
Class meets monthly on the second Sunday of the month from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (Eastern) with ongoing enrollment. Students starting the class may be in the company of other knitters further along.
Note: The $35 class fee is per session. However, not all sessions are required. Attendance is optional based on your needs or technique assistance.
$35
Discount Code k1s2-nj-10
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Conquering Short Rows
Short rows are everywhere!
Until you learn to work them, they can seem intimidating. Don’t let that fear keep you from casting on for an amazing pattern. Short rows are partial rows of knitting that are worked to shape or curve sections of a piece of knitting, without increasing or decreasing stitches.
If you’ve ever put your knitting down, then picked it up and worked back the wrong way, you have knit a short row. You’ve also created a hole at the turning point. Short rows mitigate that hole to create a smooth transition.
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to knit several different short rows methods. We will discuss the difference between the methods and how to substitute your favorite. There is a short row method for you!
Intermediate Skill Level: must be able to cast on, bind off, knit, purl, read/follow a pattern, and work a variety of stitch patterns with combinations of knits and purls.
Wednesday, November 3rd 1 - 3pm
$65
Discount Code k1s2-nj-10
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Lunae Shawl
Lunae is a striking, contemporary, triangular shawl with horizontal and vertical mosaic bands. With mosaic knitting each row of knitting is done with only one color at a time. The stitches in the second color are slipped without being knitted. It’s the easiest form of colorwork!
First the upper body of the shawl is worked from side to side. Then stitches for the lower shawl body are picked up at the lower edge of the upper shawl body. From there the shawl is worked downwards with further shaping to get the elongated triangular shape of the shawl.
There are many interesting stitches and techniques to be covered in class including reading mosaic charts (the mosaic colorwork is only charted), increases, the star stitch, mosaic stitches, picking up stitches, adding a new color, weaving in ends as you knit, a stretchy bind off, and tassels (optional).
Intermediate Skill Level: must be able to cast on, bind off, knit, purl, read/follow a pattern, and work a variety of stitch patterns with combinations of knits and purls.
The class sessions have been spaced out to allow time for knitting, note different hours! Class meets on Wednesdays (Eastern):
January 12, 2022 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm
February 2, 2022 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm
March 2, 2022 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm
$65
Discount Code k1s2-nj-10
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Keep those hands toasty & warm this winter with Super Bulky Mittens – sure to keep the chill out!
This pattern is sized to fit a hand circumference of 8”. Once you’ve knit up a pair of these Super Bulky Mittens, you’ll have learned the techniques necessary to knit mittens for any size hand.
In this class you’ll learn:
Casting on/joining in the round to knit on double pointed needles
Increases and decreases
Create a thumb gusset
Finishing
Adventurous Advanced Beginner: must know how to cast-on, knit, purl, bind off, and follow written instructions.
Class meets on Thursdays, November 4, 11
from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (Eastern Time)
$50
Discount Code k1s2-nj-10
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We Would Love Your Feedback
We would love your feedback on these offerings. If you sign up, please let us hear from you. And remember, to enjoy the discount of 10% off the class and yarn, use the discount code!
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Personalized and Finished
Diane welcomed her 4th granddaughter with this personalized baby blanket.
Congratulations!
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The blanket above was knit using Baby Blossom on the diagonal.
Both blankets were personalized by Fancy Threads. We recommend them to add that special touch to your projects.
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Needlepoint Finishing Guidelines
As finishers place more restrictions on accepting finishing, we are forced to add more guidelines for finishing.
We are making every effort to provide wonderful finishing in a timely manner at a reasonable price. Our finishing process is not what it was in 2019, but what is in this world? Please be patient, clear on what you want and be kind to our staff.
Blocking
If you stitch in continental your canvas must be blocked. Some canvases we received for finishing are so out of shape, they require blocking twice.
Basketweave if done in hand may need blocking. If you do not bring your work in blocked, depending on the need, we will either take it to Mayflower Cleaners in Princeton, and charge you the cost plus a charge for our staff to take it and pick it up, OR we send it out to a finisher who blocks. The finisher who will block is not guaranteeing any return date. Either way it will cost more in time and money.
Fabrics and Trims
Please bring in fabric and accessories you want used for your work. Ornaments require an uncut skein of thread for twisted cord. A two-color cord requires a skein of each color. We have a limited choice of fabric for the back of ornaments, feel free to supply your own or choose from what we have.
Stockings and cuffs need fabric for back and cording. (Cuffs, obviously need more.) If you are choosing a velvet, do not choose upholstery fabric with heavy backing. All stockings need coordinating light-weight fabric for lining.
Pillows require a 1/2 yard extra fabric for cording. All our finishers provide filler.
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We have worked actively to help solve the finishing crisis for our customers. We have hired three finishers to finish needlepoint projects exclusively for our customers.
This is in addition to our pillow seamstress.
What can you do to help?
Please bring in your projects as soon as possible.
Provide fabric, ribbons, and accessories.
Have your piece blocked.
Be clear on your requests.
Be patient!
Please be prepared. Stitch gifts early! If you know you do an ornament for someone year after year, it is time to get started.
If you need help finding an ornament, please send us a theme and we will email you options. Write "Attn Bettie ornament" in subject line. in email write theme: baseball, snowman, candy can, etc.
We appreciate your patience. Please do not ask the store staff to call on any project that was sent out less than 8 weeks ago. Many vendors are taking phone calls twice a week at limited times. They will need to check with their staff
and get back to us.
Going Forward
We are still awaiting some finishing from last January! We are hoping to provide an 8 week turn around for standard pillows, stockings and ornaments; but cannot guarantee dates.
If we become overwhelmed with finishing we may be forced to turn away work for people who were not our customers before April 10, 2021.
Our goal is to provide the best service to our customers.
2020 Finishing History
We were very fortunate that among the scores of canvases we sent, those sent prior to the deadline came back and only 4 sent post deadline, did not arrive for the holidays. This was not the case across the country. Several finishers advised stores, although items were received by the deadline their finishers were waiting for supplies, record number of canvases were received, finishers became ill, or were delayed with children doing virtual schooling; as a result items would not be
coming back before the holidays.
Stay Well, Stay Safe, Be Prepared.
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Store Guidelines, Charity Knitting, Rewards Program, and our Suggestion Box!
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All Staff Have Been Vaccinated!
Air Purifier Installed
We are pleased to announce 100% of our staff has received their vaccinations; great effort team!
In an effort to continue to protect our staff and customers, and provide an inviting space, an air purifier has been installed in our shop. It is quiet but powerful. It cleans and exchanges the air in the shop twice an hour. Most importantly, it traps particles in its medical-grade HEPA filter, with its impressive 99.6% removal rate with each air pass.
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To Our Customers,
We are open and easing back to 'normal.'
Please use common sense and kindness to other customers and staff. If you feel uncomfortable please ask a staff member to assist, step outside and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
As of the writing of this newsletter masks are not required for fully-vaccinated individuals. If the State changes guidelines, please follow State rules.
Guidelines are subject to change. As of the writing
of this newsletter, these are the rules. We are maintaining some of our restrictions as we proceed.
For up to date information, check our Facebook page
or call the shop.
Curbside pickup and shipping still available.
No access via rear door.
No customer access to Holly's office
Hand sanitizer will be placed by front door,
please use it as you enter.
Bathroom is closed.
The staff will wind yarn as time permits.
We need your help following these procedures.
Thank you again for your kind words, support
and purchases during the lockdown,
and during these restricted times;
we would not be here without you!.
THANK YOU for your continued assistance and understanding.
We want everyone to be safe.
Curbside Pickup, Shipping and Drop Shipping Continue
We will continue taking your orders and shipping directly to your home, or by appointment, curbside pickup at our shop. As our vendors continue to drop ship, we will continue to show you the selections.
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Berroco has always been one of our favorite yarn suppliers. They are the source for our staple Vintage line, and the popular Lang, Lopi, and Wool Addict lines, among others.
Now they are one of our favorite companies. In an effort to assure their customers' shops will survive being closed and to help keep customers supplied with projects during this crazy time, they have opened the warehouses to you! Order any yarn today. Undecided? They are also offering kits.
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Urth Drop Shipping To Your Home!
Urth Yarns is a family-owned company, specializing in hand-dyed natural yarns. The result is a luscious feel and yummy colors.
In an effort to assure their customers' shops
will survive being closed and to help keep customers supplied with projects
during this crazy time,
they have opened
the warehouse to you!
You choose kits or yarns and lose yourself in possibilities.
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Finished Item
Great Pillow by Peggy!
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Now We Want to See Your Finishes
Please send us pictures of projects you complete during this sheltering period, we would like to put together a collage. If it is a gift, we will use it in a year-end picture, if we may.
Questions? We will try to help! 609-737-2211
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Sadly, there is still a need for these, soft, washable prosthetics. Our supply is dwindling. A hospital has sponsored the cost of the yarn. We just need your time, skill and compassion. We will be happy to send you the yarn and the pattern and you can either mail the knockers back to us if you are not in the area, or drop them off at the shop, once we can open again. They are knit on size 6 double pointed needles. If you know someone who needs one, or two, please contact us.
They come in all cup sizes.
We also are in need of Chemo and Preemie hats.
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Deb Moran dropped off 30 Premie hats, how cute are these? |
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We are asking our customers to take a moment and let us know how you first found out about Knit One Stitch Too. |
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As a way to thank our loyal customers we offer The Knit One Stitch Too Rewards program. When you buy full price yarn, threads, or needlepoint you will earn points toward a K1ST2 gift card. Come in or
call the shop for details.
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We strive to bring you the best in supplies, classes, and service. We always welcome your suggestions on how we can bring you the best experience. Feel free to email us. |
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Knit One Stitch Too
16 North Main Street
Pennington, NJ 08534
Phone: 609-737-2211
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