Hi!  Hello!

We are more than halfway through the month of February so I wanted to share an update with all of you on my knitting resolutions.

So far, so good.  Two months, two projects, albeit small ones, are completed.  I will be posting a picture for each of my completed items and at the end of the year, will post all my knitted projects as one big collage.  I have to admit, I am kind of excited to see what the final photo gallery will look like.  I hope this knitting resolution of mine will challenge me to try some new things, maybe even a bit of simple designing.  I would love to see myself use a wider range of colors because really, how much gray yarn is one girl allowed to have.  Even at the shop when new shipments arrive, everyone immediately knows that if there is anything in the gray family that I will without a doubt be drawn to it.

So I am here and now going to add another resolution to my list: 6.  Knit 1 thing in each of the ROYGBIV color spectrum list.

Wish me Luck and please tell me what is on your needles right now.

Luv, Grace

For our 8th Annual Super Bowl Sale!
Football Widows Unite!

Most yarns in store will be up to 50% off!
SPECIAL CLOSEOUTS AND OVERSTOCKS PRICED BELOW WHOLESALE!

Saturday 2/4: 10am-5pm
Sunday 2/5: 12pm-4pm

Now is the perfect time to pick up that yarn you have been eyeing and needing an excuse to buy.  We will able to provide pattern suggestions and recommendations.  We hope you will come by.  We would love to see you!

Hi everyone!  This is Grace, one of your resident Wooly employees just dropping in.  I thought that if I put my knitting resolutions out there that I would be more likely to keep them.  Anyone else out there have any knitting related reslutions for the new year?   Please share.  Maybe we can cheer each other on.

By the way…this is the year of the Black Dragon or some say the Water Dragon.  It’s supposed to be an especially lucky year.  Let’s hope so, because I think we could all use it.

Grace’s Knitting Resolutions for 2012

1.  I will complete 1 project a month whether it be picking up that long neglected project or something new.

2.  I will complete at least 2 sweaters in 2012.

3.  I will remember that knitting is relaxing and fun.  Don’t stress over the mistakes.

4.  For every 3 projects that I complete, I will knit a hat for donation.

5.  I will regulary post on the Wooly blog.

 I hope to see everyone at the Wooly soon and if you are on Ravelry, please share your projects with our group, Wild at the Wooly.

Greetings and Namaste! 

As we approach the holiday season, we find our fingers are flying!  Whether you are furiously finishing the jacket to wear as the weather cools, or persistently clicking away at holiday presents, everyone feels that achiness that comes from hyperknitting! 

This is precisely why the Wooly Monmouth has teamed up with Robin Candrea of Dancing Foot Yoga to bring you our latest class!  Read below!  We hope you can join us.

It’s long overdue, but I HAD to post some of these great pics of me with Design Superstar Stephen West!  An adorable, unassuming twenty-something, Stephen West is a true artist. His patterns have a unique architectural structure unlike anything else I am seeing these days. When I found out he was teaching an advanced shawl design class at The Yarn Company, I quickly reserved my spot. Along with about 8 other experts, I spent the better part of 3 hours knitting and listening to Stephen explain his vernacular approach to shawl design. It was thoroughly enjoyable! And better yet, after the class, we were treated to a trunk show of Stephen’s new book, Westknits Book Three! Upon seeing all the wonderful creations, I quickly wrapped myself up in Old Forge which I can’t wait to get on my needles! *SPECIAL* come in to pre-order your copy of Westknits Book 3 and you will be entered into a raffle for a skein of Tosh Merino Light!

I know many of you are disappointed that the shop is closed on Sundays, but those Holiday Sundays are getting closer.  In the meantime, Sundays are MY chance to knit and here’s what I did!   I spent the day knitting a sleeve and it was great!  I think this was the first time in about a year that I was able to sit on the couch and knit for about 3 hours straight.  I know you are all jealous.  I’m sure some of you thought I am crazy to sit inside and knit on such a gorgeous day but it was absolutely wonderful.  I had all the windows and doors in the house open and it was the best afternoon ever!  I hope you had as equally nice a Sunday as I did

 P.S….want to follow my progress on this piece?  Find it here!