Thanks! We Appreciate Your Continued Business...

With the end of June, we'd like to thank everyone who went out in the heat to visit our shop. It was an interesting month with the Mystery Knitalong really taking off, new yarns arriving and about a dozen new spinners being born.

In July we'll be having the retreat and much more.

Check out the newsletter for details.

Stay cool (as you can in Arizona).

Malabrigo Yarn Arrives

As many of you know, Malabrigo had a fire in their plant last month. Since then they have been shut down for repairs. Recently they told us they were making progress in coming back on line.

The proof came today with a delivery from them. We received a limited supply of NEW Malabrigo worsted yarns. Stop by and see the new colors.

New TYF Bag

Knitters / Crocheters never seem to have a enough bags. So here's one to add to your collection.

This one is designed to hold your projects, two water bottles and a slew of needles.

Check it out!

More Farmhouse "Bo Peep Not Just for Sock Yarn" Arrived

Farmhouse Yarns are made in America--they buy wool directly from sheep farmers whenever possible. Many are small family farms with 20 or fewer sheep; farms that find it very difficult to compete in a global economy where foreign wool has taken over and has driven down the price of wool. Farmhouse Yarns provides local farmers with a valuable market for their wool. Fleeces are inspected and hand-chosen for quality, then the yarns are hand-dyed to bring you the highest quality American yarns available.

Bo Peep's Not Just for Socks yarn is 450 yarns of 75% Merino, 25% Acrylic, Hand Dyed yarn.

WWKIP Photo Contest Winner

Donna took knitting for a spin while taking a class at a local health club on Worldwide Knit in Public day. For her creativity and courage in combining two of her loves, Donna has won the Tempe Yarn & Fiber WWKIP Photo Contest.

We want to thank everyone who sent us photos. They were all winners in the Public's Eye.

More Cascade Heritage Sock Yarn Arrives

We've received more Heritage Sock Yarn from Cascade. This sock yarn has proven to be a customer favorite in both the solid and the painted Heritage Sock Yarns.

Fibra Natura's Links Organic Cotton

Just in time for those summer projects, 12 soft colors of Organic worsted weight cotton from Fibranatura.

Worldwide Knit In Public PhotosFrom TYF Customers

WWKIP photos have been moved to the "left column." Check them out there.

Today Is WW Knit In Public DayDon't Forget Our Photo Contest

What is World Wide Knit in Public Day?
This event was started in 2005 and began as a way for knitters to come together and enjoy each other’s company. WWKiP Day is all about showing the general public that knitting can be a community activity.

Tempe Yarn & Fiber is sponsoring a virtual knit in public event today!
We all know that Arizonans are a cantankerous and independent group of folks. In that spirit, and with the price of gas, instead of trying to get everyone together in one spot, we invite you to take your knitting with you when you are out and about today. Then, at 1:00 pm, stop somewhere in public and start knitting (if you are driving wait till you stop). Have someone take a digital picture of you knitting in public, and then send it to tempeyarn@gmail.com.

All photos received will be posted on tempeyarn.com/.

Here's the fun part--the person who submits the most un+ewe+sual knit in public photo (as judged by Fred) by June 17th will win a TYF gift card.

Mystery Knitalong Day 1 is History

Some people were up late last night waiting for clue #2 to be posted--well, until they read my email telling them it was safe to go to bed as no clues would be posted until today.

The Wednesday's Knotty Knitters group continued the buzzzz this morning waiting on the clue. Finally at around 10:30 am, the clue was posted. One person even had her laptop in the shop so she got the clue while she was here, and pictures of the first completed Clue 2 have been posted on Ravelry by a knitalong member.

This evening we had the Knitalong Support Group busily working on clue #2. There were 10-12 people working/talking away.

It's great to see people excited about knitting and eager for the next clue (which will be posted tomorrow between 10am and noon).

Thanks to everyone who is participating!

If you want to join the fun, give us a call, it's not too late.

Are You Waiting Up for the Mystery Clue???

Even though we are still at the shop, the clue won't be posted till tomorrow between 10am and noon.
It's ok to go to bed.
Fred

Spinning Is Cool for the Summer

It's time to join in the fun - - learn to spin!

Spin In at Tempe Townmarket

Have you ever wondered how yarn is made?

Have you wanted a specific color of yarn but couldn't find it anywhere?

Have you wanted some strange combination of different fibers that no one has ever dreamed of spinning together?

Well now is your chance to take that step and learned to spin.

TYF's next spinning class starts on June 12th (call to sign up).

Come join the fun!

World Wide Knit In Public DayIs June 14th - - Be Part Of TYF's Virtual Event

What is World Wide Knit in Public Day?
This event was started in 2005 and began as a way for knitters to come together and enjoy each other’s company. WWKiP Day is all about showing the general public that knitting can be a community activity.


How big a deal is this?
WWKiP Day is unique, in that it's the largest knitter-run event in the world. In 2007 there were over 200 events held in Australia, China, England, Finland, France, Ireland, Norway, South Africa, Sweden, United States… and so many more countries.


What is the TYF Virtual Event?
We all know that Arizonans are a cantankerous and independent group of folks. In that spirit, and with the price of gas, instead of trying to get everyone together in one spot, we invite you to take your knitting with you when you are out and about on Saturday, June 14th. Then, at 1:00 pm, stop somewhere in public and start knitting (if you are driving wait till you stop).


Have someone take a digital picture of you knitting in public, and then send it to tempeyarn@gmail.com.


All photos received will be posted on http://www.tempeyarn.com/.


Here's the fun part--the person who submits the most un+ewe+sual knit in public photo (as judged by Fred) by June 17th will win a TYF gift card.

3rd Annual Stitch N Pitch Dates Are SetAugust 24th at 1:10pmD'Backs vs Marlins

Last year we had over 100 people from the Tempe Yarn & Fiber community join another 900 of their friends at the Stitch n Pitch baseball ballgame.

This year our goal is to get 200 and hit a homerun.

Mark your schedules for the August 24th game and watch here for more info over the next few days.

Mystery Knitalong at T Minus 6 Days

We continue to sign up new customers looking to add mystery to their summer.

With another delivery of the Cascade Superwash used for this project arriving today, we are set for the next wave.

If you haven't signed up to be part of this exciting knitalong, time is truly running out (it's not "last call" yet but close).

On June 11th the fun begins with the first clue on the mystery adventure.

Our Sock Collection Continues to GROWWith the Addition of Cascade "Heritage" Sock Yarns

From Cascade, we have added both the solid and the painted Heritage Sock Yarns. This 75% merino superwash and 25% nylon yarn will please any demanding sock maker.