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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
www.k1st2.com
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In This Issue
WoolWalk Passports for sale, Knitted Headbands, New Needlepoint,
New Classes, Child's Sweater Class,
NJ Wool Walk Updates,
In-Shop Classes, Zoom Classes,
and More!
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Frankie Hat Using Madeline Tosh Yarn |
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Madeline Tosh Wool-Cotton is a great blend of 50% Pima Cotton and 50% Superwash Merino Wool. The DK weight yarn is hand-dyed in Texas from wool ethically sourced in Peru and wound in 219 yard skeins. Care is easy: machine wash, air dry flat.
Frankie Hat Crochet Class with Virginia
Starts Next Week
This is a must have crocheted summer hat! If you can do the basics of crochet you can make this fun, unisex hat.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Crochet
Thursdays, March 31 11:30 - 1pm
April 7, 14 11:30 - 12:30
$50 plus materials
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Fair Isle Yarn
Self-patterning!
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Ciao Baby Sweater
Ciao yarn by Jody Long is a pleasure to wear, knit, crochet and maintain. It is a DK weight, 100%SuperWash Italian spun Extrafine Merino Wool. This beautiful luxury merino yarn has great stitch definition for cables and textured patterns, all the while looking really sharp in plain stockinette stitch. It is as versatile as it is luxurious.
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More Custom Ornaments
The ornaments above are seasonal "name" ornaments
and a dog ornament, for my "Lucy".
You can order with your pet's name.
For people owned by a cat, there is a version with cat paws. Custom orders are 2 - 3 weeks.
New Handmade Cards
Each card is sweeter than the last one!
These beautiful cards are sure to bring a smile to the recipient. Notecards, lower left come in a pack of 4; all same design.
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Mark Your Calendars!
Stop in to Purchase your Passport!
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The WoolWalk Passports are on sale. Each passport is $6.00, of which $1.00 goes to the local food bank. Each participating shop has their own offerings. In our shop the Passport gives the purchaser 20% off most knitting yarns during the Walk and entry into the store raffle. |
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The shop is participating in NJ WoolWalk.
Please plan on buying your passport
from us. We need your support to bring in the many exclusive items we have planned.
Over the weeks leading up to the Walk, we will continue to give sneak peeks of unique items we are adding to the shop. More sleek glass due to arrive!
You will love the feel and glide of the stitch markers and darning needles.
We will be featuring a Mother's Day Pop Up Shop during the Walk.
Specialty items offered, but not yet featured,
include hand-poured soy candles, shower steamers and Stitcher's Lotion.
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Special Note on Needlepoint Canvases
We write the newsletters Tuesday-Thursday each week. We feature canvases that just arrived and ones that we have ordered and can add to our pre-order.
Please call the shop for availability, if you want
one of the featured canvases.
Often the new designs are limited in availability.
New Needlepoint Designs
Supporting Military Families
We are proud to feature needlepoint from a military-spouse owned company, and are excited for the opportunity to give back to the military community. We are delighted to share that $25 from each sale of this line will benefit TAPS, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. TAPS works to provide 24/7 support 365 days of the year to Gold Star Families and anyone else grieving the loss of a military love one. These services are provided at no cost to surviving families
and loved ones.
TAPS provides a variety of programs to survivors both nationally and worldwide, including the National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp. The military dress uniform pieces are available for each branch of the military. The dog park ornament also has a wide variety of dogs, just ask and we will check with them. They add dogs to the line as requested.
And the whole line is terrific! Everything is currently in stock, with the exception of the blue bird, which will arrive in about 3 weeks.
You are encouraged to pre-order bird; it is sure to sell out. It includes the stitch guide. The mailbox ornaments and wedding cake are personalized at no extra cost. This group not only supports an excellent cause but are talented, professional and a pleasure to work with.
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Below is a set depicting 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
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Custom Mailbox
Choose either an address or family name. A perfect gift for someone who relocated!
Custom orders require 3 weeks. Choose either hydrangea (above, left) or azalea (left). 4.5" on 18 ct
Custom Wedding Cake
Looking for the perfect wedding gift?
The TAPS wedding cake is gorgeous!
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Needlepoint Class
One spot left!
This wonderful canvas is sure to bring joy to you while stitching and for years to come as you enjoy it in your home.
The canvas is on order and the class is not likely to start before April. For advanced stitchers. Class will be under the direction of our wonderful Dana, Tuesdays 9:30 - 11:30.
$85 plus all materials
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Finishes
Sarah stitched "Frolicking Girls."
We love the finishing too!
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Garter Stitch Squishy Marled Blanket
This Marling Workshop is perfect for Beginners. Marling is knitting while holding two or more strands of yarn together.
In this class you will learn:
How to select yarn to blend together
How to create an Icord edge
How to do a loose bind off
Beginner Level: must be able to cast on and knit garter stitch (knit every row).
Saturdays 10 - 11 am
May 14 and 28th
Cost: $30.00 plus materials. Must purchase at least
4 skeins, and then you may add in from your stash.
OOOPS
Fixing Knitting Mistakes
Dropped stitch?
Need to fix a stitch?
Need to go back a row?
Learn how to fix these and other common mistakes.
Thursday, April 8th
3 - 4pm
$20
Learn to Needlepoint
Learn the Basketweave stitch
and begin your new venture into Stitch!
Tuesdays, 2- 3:30pm
$30 including materials
Beaded Mitts
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Beaded Mitts make a wonderful gift or a fashion statement for yourself!
Add beading to your knitting repertoire while creating these gorgeous fingerless gloves.
Intermediate Level Knitting
Fridays, April 1 11:30 - 1:30 pm
April 8 11:30 - 1pm
$50 plus materials
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Have you ever wanted a project you could do in the car or when following a complicated pattern is impractical, or you just want a creak from reading complicated patterns?
Sequence knitting is for you!
Sequence knitting repeats a sequence of stitches, over and over again, creating a reversible garment.
In this class you will learn:
a sequence of stitches to create the Ridge Scarf
read a simple pattern and then it put away
Bind off in pattern
Beginner Level: Must be able to knit, purl, cast on and cast off.
Saturday 10-11am
April 9th
$25 plus materials
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Beginning Knitting
We have a new approach to our beginners' class this year. At the end of the class series you will be well on your way to complete either a scarf, baby blanket or a flat cowl.
Class outline:
Class One: Learn the Knit and Purl stitch; the difference between yarn types and weights and when each is best used; Importance of gauge. Homework knitting and purling.
Class Two: Learn the Knitted cast on; reading a pattern; bind off.
Choose your project from a list of suggestions.
Class Three: Cast on your project and start knitting!
$70 plus materials
Watch for the next session dates!
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Douglas Cardi Sweater
This relaxed-fit cardigan is oversized and can be worn open or closed.It is knit in the round, worked flat, with positive ease and knit with DK weight yarn. We recommend Rowan Felted Tweed for this project. It is a blend of Wool, Alpaca and Nylon with a tweedy appearance. A true classic.
Advanced Beginner: Comfortable with reading patterns, creating buttonholes, sewing in a button band, separating for sleeves. Ideally, not your first sweater.
Saturdays, 9:30 - 11:00
April 2, 16, May 7, 21 and June 4 and 11
$85 plus materials
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Learn to Knit with Me
This class is designed for a child and guardian (Mom, Dad, Grandma, Aunt, Uncle) to learn to knit together. The knitting cast on and knit stitch is taught. The project in this session is a knitted headband.
Sunday 12 noon - 2pm
Sunday, April 10th
Class size limited to two sets of Child and Guardian
$60 per pair, including materials
(2 sets knitting needles, 2 skeins Brown Sheep or Lamb's Pride yarn)
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Knitting 101
Learn the basics: Knit, Purl, Cast On and Bind Off
Mondays, June 18th, 25th and July 9th
1 - 2:30pm
$55 plus materials
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Frankie Hat
This is a must have crocheted summer hat! If you can do the basics of crochet you can make this fun, unisex hat.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Crochet
Thursdays, March 31 11:30 - 1pm
April 7, 14 11:30 - 12:30
$50 plus materials
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Socks 2 at a Time with Jan
Learn to knit socks 2 at a time;
no more orphan socks or unmatched stripes!
Fridays, April 1, 15, 29
and
May 13
2 - 3:30pm
$ 55 plus materials
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Crochet With Liz
Liz will teach a one-on-one crochet class by appointment. This is the class for you if you want one on one attention, if you want to learn new stitches or have a project in mind. Liz will teach any level in this private class.
The one-hour lesson is $40. You may use your own materials in this class.
Call 609-737-2211 to discuss or schedule.
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Ravelry 101 Class
This class is for those new to the world of Ravelry, or may have explored Ravelry but are a bit rusty. Nicky will show you how to establish an account and profile. Then you will learn how to search and the basics of this powerful resource.
No experience necessary. You will need a laptop, Tablet or Smart phone.
Monday, March 28th
1 - 2pm
$30
Ravelry 102 Class
This class is for those who have completed Ravelry 101 or those familiar with the platform but want to learn to use more features: entering your yarn, move photographs, etc. You will need a laptop, Tablet or Smart phone.
Monday, April 4th
1 - 2:30pm
$30
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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.
In addition to the requests above, participation we ask that you practice social distancing as recommended by the CDC.
Past Issues of Newsletter Available
Want to browse past newsletters? Last year 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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Other Zoom Classes with Pam
Pam continues to offer many of the classes we featured last year. A few are pictured below with a link to her site. Our discount works on any of Pam's classes or workshops on her site. A link is provided below the pictures for your convenience.
Discount Code k1s2-nj-10
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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 canes, 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 hoping to provide an 8 week turn around for standard pillows, stockings and ornaments; but cannot guarantee dates.
Our goal is to provide the best service to our customers.
Stay Well, Stay Safe, Be Prepared.
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Stitching, knitting and crocheting helps feed the soul, calm the mind and ease anxiety. We recommend a good dose everyday! |
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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 and boosters; 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 required for all individuals.
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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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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Deb Moran dropped off 30 Premie hats, how cute are these? |
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How Did You Learn About Us? |
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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
www.k1st2.com
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