Summer Is Officially OVER!

Some people live their entire lives in denial, so it's about time we participated in this.

So here we go...Summer is officially over at Tempe Yarn!

We don't care what it feels like outside, inside Tempe Yarn it's nice and cooool.

It's time to start planning and doing those fall and winter projects (you can also get in some last minute summer projects, too).

If you are with me you should be feeling cooler already.
Come on down and join us for those knitting and crochet projects. Heck, it's August.

malabrigo yarn - - has arrived

We've received our first post-malabrigo fire shipment today! This shipment includes worsted, lace merino and silky merino.

It's being labeled and skeined as I'm writing this. Come and look at the full malabrigo shelves before it's all gone again.

Great Sock Yarn PLUS Wonderful Colors = Tofutsies

Southwest Trading Company continues to roll out great new colors in the Tofutsies sock yarns. Here are the latest colors:

Hand Spun Yarns???

In the past 25 years, technology has changed the world of yarns...new fibers, blends and wonderful colors.

However, there is something magical about handspun yarns. You can see, feel and touch the emotions of the person who put their talents and a little of themselves into the yarn they spun.

Tempe Yarn & Fiber carries a wide selection of handspun yarns made by local spinners.

Here's a sample of what we carry:

Tofutsies Sock Club Members Only

Club Members

The latest limited edition Tofutsies Sock Club yarn is in and ready for pickup.


Here's a picture of the yarn and the pattern that comes with the yarn this time.




If you aren't a member, there are a limited number of memberships still available.

Taking Pre-Release Reservationsfor Malabrigo Book One

We are taking pre-release reservations for the Malabrigo Book One. This is a beautiful pattern book by Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton.


Call today to reserve your copy of this exciting pattern book.

Knit One Crochet Too Yarns Are Great!

SOXX APPEAL: They've designed this yarn so you'll never have to deal with saggy, baggy, socks! The hint of elastic built right in keeps all your garments snuggly in place. Great for baby items, hats, and mittens, too. Plus it's machine washable.

Fiber Content: 96% superwash Merino wool/3% nylon/1% elasticPut-Up: 50-gr ballYardage: 208 yardsTexture: slight textureSts per 4": 32 stsNeedles: US size 2 (2.75mm)

USDK: This DK weight wool is great for Shetland-type fair isle patterns, or for modular knitting where color is paramount. It's important to steam the hanks of yarn before using (we provide easy instructions on the label) to "bloom" the yarn. The fabric drapes even more after cold water, hand washing.

Fiber Content: 100% wool, made in the USAPut-Up: 25-gr hankYardage: 88 yardsTexture: smooth Shetland-likeSts per 4": 5.5 to 5.75 stsNeedles: US size 4 to 5 (3.5 and 3.75mm)

Spiral Socks Kit
Make your own self-stripping socks by playing with the kitchen-friendly culinary colors dyes and Soxx Appeal Yarn! Everything you need in a compact kit.

All Aboard!

Are you planning on going to the Stitch N' Pitch game on August 24th?
Would you like to avoid the hassle of driving to the stadium, paying for parking, and then finding a parking spot?
If you answered "Yes", Tempe Yarn & Fiber has a soulution for you:  We've chartered a BUS!
 
Stitch N' Pitch is such a great event! We are looking forward to sitting with all of you to watch the game and represent our fiber arts. Can you even imagine how much fun we'll all have riding there and back together???

(For more info on Stitch N' Pitch, click here: Stitch N' Pitch and here: Stitch N' Pitch official site)

Here are the details:

1) Bus tickets are $20 per person. This is in addition to the $15 charge for each baseball ticket. (The total cost to attend the game and ride the bus is $35.) Bus tickets will only be available to customers who have purchased their Stitch N' Pitch game tickets at TYF.

2) The bus will leave TYF at Noon sharp, so plan to be at the shop by 11:30 am. To save even more gas money, consider getting together with your fellow fiber friends and carpooling to TYF.

3) The bus will leave Chase Field at 4:30 pm. Plan to begin making your way to the bus at 4:00 pm, because the bus doors will be closing at 4:30 pm and anyone not on the bus at that time will be out of luck. (Even if the game goes into extra innings, the bus will still leave Chase Field at 4:30 pm.) The bus should arrive back at TYF at approximately 5:00 pm.

4) Seating on the bus is limited--first come, first served. Please don't wait as we expect the bus seats to go quickly.

Bus tickets will be on sale until 8:30 pm on August 12th (or until all seats are filled, whichever comes first).

5) The cost of the bus tickets is only refundable in the event that TYF cancels the charter bus. TYF reserves the right to cancel the bus if there are not enough bus tickets purchased. In this event, TYF will notify bus ticket holders by August 15th and will refund their bus ticket purchase price.

6) Stitch N' Pitch game tickets are not refundable for any reason.

Stephanie Pearl-McPhee"Never Not Knitting"Now Available

For obsessive knitters—and you know who you are—here’s a new calendar whose title says it all.

Stephanie Pearl-McPhee is a superstar in the knitting world; her bestselling books have sold hundreds of thousands of copies.

"Never Not Knitting" is packed with inspiration, passion, and practical advice delivered with the author’s signature humor and wit, Never Not Knitting! will appeal to knitters of all ages.

Tuesday Tips, including how to avoid knitting those pesky swatches. Knitting personality quizzes. Plus weekly “Knitticisms,” A Stitch in Time (knitting history), and Purls of Wisdom: No one has ever been killed or maimed by being adventurous with knitting, no matter how pointy the needles.

Come on down and pick up yours!

Mountain Colors Hand Painted Yarns

Mountain Colors is a small business located in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana. They produce multi-colored, hand dyed yarns for knitters,weavers, crocheters and other fiber artists.

We have justed added the following lines of yarns for your consumption.

Homespun (85% Wool / 15% Silk) is a thick/thin yarn that looks like a beginner's handspun. The silk adds a special shine.

Merino Ribbon (80% Super Fine Merino Wool / 20% Nylon) Incredibly soft, yet light weight. Knit stitches are clear and distinct.

Mohair (78% Mohair, 13% Wool, 9% Nylon) Soft and elegant with beautiful halo.

Wool Crepe (100% Wool) Tiny, tight loops wonderful for weaving and fun used double for knitting.

Moguls (96% 4% Nylon) Lumpy, bumpy and a favorite for its texture and rich color.

You'll notices that the colorways are the same. This was done on purpose so that you can see these wonderful colors in several different yarns.

"Create Your Own Adventure Retreat" was Great!

Pictures can be seen under Event Photos.

Thanks to everyone who attended and made this such a special weekend.

Flying Carpet Socks Kits Designed by Cat Bordhi

Flying Carpet Sock Kits designed by Cat Bordhi for Mountain Colors and Lorna's Laces come in six colorways.
Each kit includes one skein of Shepherd Sock from Lorna's Laces, one skein of Bearfoot from Mountain Colors, and Flying Carpet Sock pattern designed by Cat Bordhi.

Mystery Knitalong Bag #2 Party Is Friday

All

We all enjoyed seeing the many Mystery Knitalong bags at the KAL event on Wednesday.

If you missed this event, please stop by on Friday July 11 from 11am - noon and show off you mystery bag.

If for some reason you can't make it Friday, bring your bag with you the next time you come to TYF and we'll make a picture of it to add to our collection.

Mystery Knitalong First Showing

Twenty Five proud owners of completed to near completed Mystery Knitalong bags came to celebrate and share their projects tonight. Lots of ooo's and ahhh and "I could add that to mine bag"were heard.

More photos are posted under the Mystery Knitalong in the left column. Enjoy and thanks for sharing your wonderful bags!

Final Mystery Knitalong Clue Is History

ODE TO THE MYSTERY BAG

The sizzle, the tease, the begging...we All said please

Tight lipped they stayed...June 11th what a day!

The yarns, the needles, the computers they did buzz

The vacuum, the laundry, the dishes all grew fuzz!

Day after day we would beg for more

The marathon continued while we did nary a chore!

Help! Help! A bag...are you SURE?

But torture you did and made us stay pure!

The cules are now finished...the bag IS a bag

So hurry...plan another ...our lives are a DRAG!!!

by Laura Buchanan

Thanks to everyone who participated in our first Tempe Yarn & Fiber Mystery Knitalong.

I would like to personally thank Terry and Candy (and the mystery tester - who will remain un-named) for designing and writing the pattern, test kniting the bag and developing and executing the process that brought so much fun to all.

Knitter's Summer 2008 Arrived

Articles include: Passages, Tributes to a Classic, Sock Architecture, Finding Inspiration, Lace Lives, It's a Cinch, Spring thraw Socks, Mitter Matters, Summer Spectrum, Marking Rounds.

Come in an pick up a copy.

Universal Bella DK Tapestry Baby Yarn

It must have been a cold winter somewhere as lots of baby items are now being made.

With this in mind, we offer for your consideration Universal's Bella DK Tapestry in a wide range of colors.

Come check this wonderfully soft yarn.

Be Cool and Stay Cool With TYF Waterbottle

With the fashionable TYF water bottle.