We know everyone has been obsessed with the flouncy yarns currently on the market.  Many knitters, both new & old have taken to these novelty “scarf” yarns and whipping out dozens of scarves to wear, gift and even sell.  Recently one of our customers spotted a terrific top in the latest Katia book which used this yarn as embellishment on a knit top.  We were skeptical at first, but couldn’t be happier with the result.  Check out the pics and see for yourself!  Yarns used are S. Charles Stella and Katia Sole 

Grace here, reporting in about this past Sunday where we had a special guest teacher drop by to teach a class on the ins and outs of Stephen West’s Diamondback Mitts pattern.  Will, also known as WillyG on Ravelry, provided the class with some helpful tips and tricks on how to accomplish the pattern successfully.   Will was both enthusiastic and gracious as he walked through the pattern with everyone.  No matter how many times we all asked him to repeat some of the tips that he shared, he never lost his excitement or patience with us.  He even let some of us record a video of him with our cell-phones so that we would be able to remember one of the cabling techniques that he shared.  At one point, we even had him demonstrate some rows of the pattern on giant needles and yarn.

By the end of the class, we were all sad to have to say goodbye.  It was both refreshing and fun to have Will guest teach at the Wooly Monmouth, and I for one, cannot wait until he stops by again.  For those of you who were not able to sign up for the class or missed out because it was full, we hope to bring Will back in the Spring to teach again.  We will send out a mailing list email to keep everyone informed, so please stay tuned.  For everyone who attended, I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.

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.