Come and Learn a new Cast-on:
OCTOBER 17th 4:00pm Cost: $5.00 cash plus materials

Everyone’s got a favorite cast-on and bind off they use all the time. This time, though, we suggest using tubular (invisible) cast-ons for your socks and other small circular areas . Why? Because they create beautifully finished, polished edges that have all the elasticity of the ribbing itself. There won’t be any puckering at the edges, as can happen with “hard” cast-ons, and they’ll hold their shape at the neckline and cuffs. Also, it’s very easy to substitute a tubular cast-on when working in 1x1 rib. All in all, a highly recommended choice for all types of knitted projects. It is a very elastic cast on and will stretch further than any other cast on, which makes this THE perfect choice for socks, especially if you never want to worry about that cast on edge being too tight ever again!

We will be doing the most wonderful project I recently came across: The Candle Flame Neck Cowl by Julia Allen
This lovely little neck cozy ( or gator ) is great for beginners as well as those more advanced. It is a project that can be completed in
a short amount of time also and used just one 150 yard ball of yarn.

And may we suggest a new yarn from Berroco this fall simply perfect for this project? I have done the shop model in Lustra. This yarn is wonderful!
LUSTRA
50% Peruvian Wool / 50% Tencel
3.5 oz. / 100 grams
197 yards

http://www.berroco.com/shade_cards/lustra_sh.html

Yarns and colors for the guys:
We are focusing on more yarns in more shades for that special man in your life.
All yarn shops have colors appealing to women, and we are no different.

As new yarns appear this fall, we are centering on yarns that would be appealing to men ( and boys).
There are Eco wools in natural shades from Swedish Yarns, Eco Alpaca, Blackstone tweed from Berroco,
washable wools from Cascade and many others. Many projects are under $20.00 to complete.

New Mini-project bags:

Whether you have liked the needles or not, the cases for the
Hiya Hiya Inter-changeable sets have been
catching everyone's eye.
They have just come out with a mini-project tote bag,
perfect for holding a pair or two of socks and the yarns.
The mini-project bags come in two colors: red and teal

We sold out of these in one weekend!
But as I promised I did order more and they arrived yesterday.
I have one in use if anyone wants to see and there is also one on the counter to play with.

BUTTONS
We carry a variety of buttons for your projects and can special order at any time. Don't see ones you like? Please ask for the catalogue to browse through. Orders are received in 7 to 10 days.

Why not take a weekend and visit:

On The Lamb is Staunton, VA.
http://www.onthelambyarns.com/

Mention that you are a Coordinated Colors Customer and receive 10% off all of your yarn purchases as well as the royal treatment.
Local and affordable accommodations are available to you as you take a weekend to enjoy the change of pace.
Relax with friends as you get to know another part of Virginia.

Joe Zachery and his staff have recently hosted knitting retreats no matter how small in the area and can assist you and your friends
with all the local details.

I heard it was a fabulous weekend for a lot od Richmond Knitters!


Class Reminders
Sock Classes begin this Saturday at 1:00

Double Points for the beginner at 4:00 pm ($15.00)

Learn to KNIT classes now just $10.00 each session plus materials.
Why not take a class and learn one of the most enjoyable needle arts there is?
The health benefits alone are worth it and many insurance companies will even cover the cost of traditional classes.

The Crochet class everyone has been waiting for
is now scheduled
to begin Oct 22 6-7:30 pm
This will be one of the best classes we will be offering this year! Come and learn to read patterns while completing afghan squares.
Each square is a different pattern. You will become an experienced pattern reader with this course.
This is not a learn to crochet class....you need to be able to do the basic simple crochet stitches for this class.
We will be doing 2, maybe 3 squares per session.
Sign up as soon as you can! Many people have been asking about this class and it WILL fill up rather quickly! We have
700 people on the mailing list and 8 places in this class.


Sale News:

An acrylic light weight worsted from Plymouth now joins the rank of our budget yarns: Caprice
Regularly priced at $4.49 now only $2.25 each or $25.50 per bag of 10
Color selection at the moment is limited but more colors are arriving daily.

Sorrento, a true worsted from Cervinia/Plymouth yarns has been discontinued.
Limited stock is available at 60% off the original retail price of $5.99
Each 100 meter ball is now the same as the Caprice....$2.50 per ball.


Clearance books and patterns now only $1.00 - $5.00 each
Shire Silk now on clearance at $3.50 per ball
SWTC yarns at way below wholesale
Remaining Conjoin Creations "Flat Feet" colors now 50% off


We understand that in this economy, while knitters and crocheters do not want to stop working,
buying yarns may get put on the back burner. That is why we have continued to always have a good budget prices inventory of yarns
as well as many sale items. If you are anything like most, you feel strange without that knitting in your hands or the delightful crochet you are always doing to "keep busy".

We do carry a good selection of the budget priced yarns. We always have a sale or two going on to help stretch your dollars. We will never make you feel uncomfortable coming into our shop and not buying or require you to buy something that day to come to one of our Sit and Stitch Groups.

Most assistance with projects is free and there is a donation jar up on the counter for those who want to toss a few coins in there.

We understand the use of debit/credit cards yet we have never added the costs associated with taking these into the cost of our yarns and products. We would hope we never have too. That is why we ask for your understanding about our preference to a check or cash if your purchases come to under $15.00 or even $20.00.

This is your local yarn shop and we want you to always feel free to ask for what you'd like to see in stock be it an expensive or inexpensive yarn.
If there is a yarn you want to see in the store, please do let me know. I have never been very good at reading minds. same goes with classes.

We are now open till 7 pm on Friday's.

Please visit this site to learn how you
can make a difference in the economy and
support your local merchants.
http://www.the350project.net


We want to thank all of you for choosing our shop,
Coordinated Colors.
Thanks to great customers like YOU,
we will continue to be here through this down time in our country,
providing you with quality products and project assistance
for many years to come.
The owner and staff of


Coordinated Colors Yarn Shoppe