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Speaking of free - FREE SHIPPING at only $50!
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Soft, Alpaca-based Sock Yarns, not just for socks! | |
These beautiful fingering weight yarns are great for shawls, hats, fingerless gloves, garments, and even socks! As they come in pre-wound skeins, you're ready to go as soon as you get the yarn! And as a bonus, they're machine washable. | | |
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Lang ALPACA SOXX 4-ply is made up of 70% superfine alpaca and 30% durable nylon. The production process for this yarn is very eco-friendly and it is machine washable on a wool setting.
Easywash is an enzyme treatment for alpaca fibres, which completely dispenses with any need for environmentally harmful chemicals. Easywash is certified by Ökotex, Bluesign and Reach.
approx 390 meters (425 yards) per 100 gram ball.
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This wonderful sock yarn is a soft, delicious blend of 30% Baby Alpaca, 30% Merino, 20% Bamboo, and 20% Nylon. It's been treated to allow for delicate machine washing! Each 100 gram cake yields approximately 402 yards. | |
Learn to Knit - Next week! An On-Line class! | |
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Join us ON-LINE on Saturday August 13 at 9AM to learn to knit! This class is perfect if you've never knitted OR you want to refresh your skills.
As always, the class will be recorded so everyone that registers will get a link to the video to review. This means if you can't make the class that day, you can still sign up and learn to knit!
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The class comes with yarn, needles, and instruction book, and two patterns! | Kris says, "See you in Class!" | |
Color and Texture - A new class! | |
(Metalouse Shawl - Stephen West) | |
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Who doesn’t like expanding their knitting abilities? Join us ON-LINE on Saturday, August 27, from 9AM to Noon. As with all our on-line classes, it will be recorded, so even if you can't make it that day, sign up for the class and you'll receive the recording.
In this class, we’ll use Stephen West’s Metalouse Shawl pattern to introduce using color and texture in your knitting. In addition you'll learn a unique slip stitch pattern.
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Stitching with Kris - We have seats! | |
(A place to sit and stitch) | |
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Life sometimes forces a change in plans. Because of issues faced by some of our attendees, we have a couple of open seats available for Stitching with Kris in October!
If you were on the fence, this is the time to sign up! We've extended the Early Bird pricing so don't miss this relaxing, fun-filled weekend!
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Join a group of fellow fiber fans on a unique trip to Uruguay! You'll not only go to the headquarters of Manos del Uruguay in Montevideo, you'll travel out to the Cooperatives and meet the Artisans that own the company and produce the amazing, fair trade yarns we all know and love. | |
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This trip is being organized by Manos del Uruguay and their US distributor, Fairmount Fibers. While we don't have all the details, we can tell you the dates are April 16 to 24, 2023.
Click the link below to see the latest details and to register your interest for this amazing trip!
| Kris and Oz went on the first "trial run" of this trip, which was much shorter, so we know this one will be even better! | |
Virtual Stitching in your Slippers | |
Join us on-line every Thursday at 4:30 PM Pacific time for Stitching in your Slippers. | |
(Ball & Skein Boa - knit in Alegria Grande 9089 Huarache) | |
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This is free open time where we chat, share ideas and projects. Join us and meet knitters and crocheters from all across the country, or maybe down the street!
It's the stitching group you didn't know you wanted to join and of course it's free. All skills and interests welcome from all over!
| It's the stitching group you didn't know you'd love! | |
Current Store Hours
Sunday and Monday 11 - 4.
Tuesday Closed.
Wednesday and Thursday 11 - 4
Friday and Saturday 11 - 5.
All staff in the shop is fully vaccinated and boosted.
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Dahlin's!
We see so many that simply don't value what we do. Those that knit or crochet are artisans. We lose sight of that and think what we do isn't worthy of the investment others put into their activities. If we think of what photographers or surfers or car people invest in their avocation, we realize that yarn is very inexpensive. The fact that we can hand knit a sweater for under $200, less than the cost of a typical lens for a camera, shows the relative cost of what we do compared to other activities.
Investment in quality yarns and tools will make your time spent on projects far more enjoyable and will usually result in a better outcome. The same also goes for classes and private lessons. Taking advantage of classes and lessons will expand your skill set and make everything more enjoyable.
So the next time you think yarn from quality companies like Manos is expensive, go ahead and price vintage car parts, camera lenses, or even guitar strings!
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Until next time, please stay well, get vaccinated and boosted, and...
Happy Stitching!
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Not Traveling? You're in good company!
Don't forget, you can still:
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Join us on our Thursday evening Zoom meet-ups for community, help, and ideas!
If you're planning on visiting, please know our schedule can change based on guidelines and resources, so keep up with the latest schedule on our website at www.cambriayarn.com
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All of us in the shop are fully vaccinated and boosted.
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Every month our collection of public videos grows! It's a great way to see designs and products from some of our favorite vendors.
You'll see trunk shows from vendors as well as presentations of the yarns from Manos del Uruguay and some pattern options.
If you haven't experienced our videos, please check them out. You'll get ideas for projects and colors to help you get started with a wide variety of projects.
Click the button below to see all our current video offerings!
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Private Lessons
If you need some help, we'd love to assist you using Zoom! It's easy and can actually be fun. Yes, that means you can be anywhere and we can help you! Contact us to schedule an appointment and we can help you with your project or help you learn new skills!
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This beautiful piece is knit with 4 skeins of Fino from Manos del Uruguay! Fino is held double to create this beautiful gradient piece. That also means you're knitting on larger needles, so the piece works up faster!
We've created kits for you to make it easy to combine 4 colors of Fino in a fade type sequence. We've named them after famous Victorian Era women.
Or, choose your own combinations!
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This is where to find some yarns at a discount. Could be discontinued yarns or discontinued colors. Who doesn't love a sale? Some of the products on the list will show the discount when you add it to your cart! | |
Upcoming Events and Classes | |
Ongoing Events - Check our Website! | |
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!
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We owe it to you that there has been the little yarn shop in Cambria since 1978. We're looking forward to serving you and your friends and family for another 44 years!
Kris, Oz, and the whole Ball & Skein family
805-927-3280
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