In the Shop

Now Carrying KA Needles

After much consideration, we're changing our bamboo needles from Crystal Palace to KA. The KA needles are every bit as nice as the Crystal Palace needles, with several big advantages:

• They are dollars less expensive.
• They come from Harwich Port, Mass., (I order them today, they come tomorrow).
• They use far less packaging than the Crystal Palace needles.

So, less expensive, bought locally and a smaller carbon footprint — what’s not to like? They also make a wonderful interchangeable set (I have one in the shop you can look at) and carry 12" and 9" circular needles which I will begin stocking in the fall. Do come by and give them a look.

New Yarns

Eco Cotton by Katia is a 100% certified organic cotton dyed using ecologically friendly practices. It has 131 yards in a 50g ball and would be a great choice for any summer garment.

Katia’s Bombay is 251 yards in 100g and is self-striping and mercerized for a nice shine.

Ella Rae's Bamboo silk is 90m to 50g and has an excellent hand. It is 70% bamboo and 30% silk. It’s a great option if you want something summery but don't really like working with cotton.

The most interesting yarn I've gotten this year is Sugar Rush by Queensland. It’s made with 100% sugar cane viscose. It has wonderful shine and drape. It is even softer than 100% bamboo!

Summer Hours

The shop will be closed July 4-12 and will reopen on July 13. Otherwise, summer hours will be the same.

Etsy Store

Our hand-dyed yarns are available online!
As seen on the Yarn Harlot’s blog.

Due to popular demand, we offer a selection of gorgeous hand-dyed yarns at mindseyeyarns.etsy.com.

The selection of fibers and colors changes often as we dye new yarns and other dye lots are sold. To give you an idea of our offerings.

Free Patterns!

Latest Pattern

Bunny Hat
I cooked up this pattern for adults after making several children’s bunny hats. The pink in the ears is done in duplicate stitch after the hat is finished. The duplicate stitch strengthens the ears and helps them stand up better, too.

Bunny hat: front and rear views. Get the pattern.

Also:

• Take a look at our Knitting How To’s.
• See our Tips for getting rid of moths.

10% Discount for Bookstore Knitting Group

Porter Square Books, located right across the street from our shop, in the Porter Square Shopping Center, has a knitting/craft group that meets one Sunday a month. We offer group attendees 10% off anything they buy on days the group meets.

Calling All Ravelers!

There is now a Mind’s Eye Yarns Ravelry group. Search for Minds Eye Yarns on Ravelry’s groups page. (Notice there’s no apostrophe in the group name.) I’ll be using the group to let people know about dye days and shop events and to answer people’s questions. You can use it to ask me questions, make colorway suggestions (I always love suggestions!) or just to talk amongst yourselves.

My Blog

You can follow my adventures in the shop and in the rest of my life at www.fullserviceyarnshop.com.

The Doctor Is Always In…

…the Knitting and Spinning Doctor, That Is!
I am always available during store hours to help out with any problems you are having with your projects.

Quick help is always free. If your problem is likely to take more than 10 minutes or so to fix, please call ahead and schedule a lesson. A 45-minute lesson costs $12. Lessons where we are designing a pattern from scratch or significantly altering an existing pattern are $20 for 45 minutes. (Please note that prices are subject to change without notice.)

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