January 1st New Year's Day (Party Time)

On New Year's Day you can stay home in your robe and recover from New Year's Eve.

 Or get off your duff, get dressed and come have some fun at
Tempe Yarn & Fiber to kick off the new year in style.

We will be open from 10 am till 8 pm.  Start off the new year doing what they enjoy most (knitting / crochet / spinning) at a fun place.


Did I mention that we are holding one of our famous "pot lucks?"  Make a dish to share and bring it in and enjoy all the great food.

Escape and enjoy one last days before you have to go back to the “real world.”

Snow in the Valley

If this doesn't make you want to knit and crochet something warm it's not going to happen.  TYF is open today till 2pm, stop by and warm up.

Closing Early on New Year's Eve (12/31)

On Friday the 31st, we'll be closing at 2pm.  Come in and get your supplies for the long weekend (or join us on Saturday for our party).

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

It's a Great day for Knitting/Crochet

It's raining, it's pouring; The old man is snoring (wake up Fred).  

It's a perfect day for yarn projects. 

Stop by TYF & e n j o y your afternoon.

Didn't Get What You Wanted For Christmas

Come shop for yourself.  We have in stock interchangeable needle sets including Denise (both pink & blue), Addi Clicks Turbos, Addi Lace and Addi Bamboo.

We've got a selection of the Sheep Incognito prints

A limited selection of Offhand Designs bags

Drop spindles galore

and of course a little Yarn & Fiber.

Come spend your gift cards and make something for yourself.       

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Food Court 

Fountain Square

Elf Yourself

Twas The Night Before Christmas

Just for fun....Twas The Night Before Christmas

                  

We will be OPEN on Sunday the 26th from Noon to 5pm.

December 24th Hours

Friday, December 24th, Tempe Yarn & Fiber WILL be OPEN from 10am to 2pm. 

Here are a few Santa video that are interesting:

Santa Swimming


Santa Fighting Crime

Mountain Colors and Mugs...

We just received Mountain Colors' Winter Lace Jr. yarn in today.  This laceweight flew off the shelf when we last got it in.  We also got in more of the Crazyfoot and Bearfoot sock yarns.

Then there's the Herdy Classic mugs, which have the whole sheep's head on them. 

Interweave Crochet Winter 2010 Is IN

Crochet magazine's winter edition is full of great articles (24 Bold Designs for Winter, Crochet Cables, Color play, The Chain Reaction, etc).  Beyond these great articles, on page 7 you'll find a book review of Yumiko Alexander's Warm Earth book.  Yumiko holds a special place in our heart as she does many of her designs in our shop.  We have Warm Earth in stock if you are interested.

Flash...Malabrigo / Santa Came via UPS

Santa delivered Malabrigo Superwash, Lace and Twist yarns to Tempe Yarn & Fiber TODAY!  Come check it out before it's all gone.

For Last Minute Shopping, We'll be OPEN till 8 pm

Every night this week through Thursday. Friday we'll be closing at 2 pm.  Stop by and get those last minute gifts for your yarn lovers.

Gift Cards Are A "Girls" Best Friend

Want to get that special her or him what they really want from their yarn shop (Tempe Yarn & Fiber), but don't know exactly what that might be?  Well here's the solution, a gift card will allow them to get exactly what they want (yarn, fiber, needles, books, classes, notions, magazines, kits, buttons, bags, cases, the list goes on).

Stop by Tempe Yarn & Fiber and pick up one or several of our gift cards for the holidays.

Monday Night We'll Make the Moon Disappear, Really I'm Not Joking

UPDATE: THE YARN BALL FINALLY DID BLOCK OUT THE MOON AT AROUND 12:30 BUT WITH THE CLOUDS IT WAS HARD TO SEE.  HOPE YOU ENJOYED OUR DISPLAY!

All you yarnies out there, watch the moon starting about 9:30 pm.  If all goes well the giant yarn ball that we placed in orbit will block the moon.  No I'm not under a doctor's care, but perhaps I should be. LOL.

For the real facts check out the NBC link - lunar eclipse

SDG Creations Trunk Show

SDG Creations will be at the shop today from noon till 4pm with a trunk show of her products. Check out the great selection she has.

Kathy writes, "I've been spending the last few months rediscovering my fun and playful spirit in my jewelry making, and this great new collection is the result.

You'll see a LOT of wire work, experimentation with different shapes, and combinations of beads and colors. 

And it's not just pretty.  All of these pieces are really, really nice!  I've pulled out some of my most valuable and most favorite beads that have been in my stash for years and years--shapes and sizes that I can't even find anymore, and had been avoiding using because of that.  I'll also be bringing the best knitting stitch markers on the planet (at least on MY planet), which I'm now making in bigger sizes for bigger needles.

As I did for my last trunk show, I'll bring the tools for doing the customized hammered pendants and the wire names, and I can complete these pieces while you wait.  I really hope to see many of you out at Tempe Yarn and Fiber, the best yarn shop on the planet (at least on MY planet... no, wait.  Really.  The best yarn shop on the planet!)."

Ken Ledbetter's Drop Spindles with a Twist

Many of you are familar with Ken Ledbetter's great drop spindles, but this is something different from him.  He's just come out with a drop spindle that comes with interchangable shafts.  Why would you want differents shafts, you ask?  As you fill one of the drop spindle shafts with your spun fiber (yarn), you can quickly replace the full shaft with a fresh one and continue spinning.  Once they are all filled you can ply them together.

These are for the drop spindle lovers.

Surprise

To thank you for coming to Tempe Yarn & Fiber from now (5pm) to close today (12/16), if you buy $20 or more before taxes & says "where's the pineapple" you'll get & extra stamp on your customer appreication card! 

Jen (the Enabler) Gets Married!!

Many of you know Jen (the enabler) Ward who was a fixture in our shop until she moved to Maryland in early 2009.  We are pleased to pass on that she recently got married to her long term boyfriend (Chris).

"It was a beautiful (by that I mean so cold I couldn’t feel my fingers, but the ocean looked nice and the rain held off) day."

We wish her and Chris the best. 

Crocheters These Books are for YOU

Crocheters here are some books that we hope you will enjoy.

The stylish hats in this chic collection are varied, and you'll find several that are perfect for each season. From the evening-ready Glam Lame' Beanie to the delicate Gatsby Hairpin Lace Cloche, there are a wealth of chapeaus that will satisfy the artist and fashionista in you.

The Crochet Dude has designed a series of stylish projects to crochet for men of all ages, including golf club covers, a cubana-styled cardigan, and a cabled sweater. Whether they’re for yourself or gifts, you’ll enjoy crocheting designs that are attractive that are attractive and timeless.

Forget everything you ever knew about crocheting, because this book takes the easy, fast fun of crochet and dumps the frumpy afghans, lumpy hats and bumpy scarves of the past. With this book this top-selling author moves crochet light years ahead, into exciting designs such as; tanks, pullovers, halters, a skirt, a dress even a bikini - they're all just a hook and a dream away! Includes valuable tips on assembling garments, plus an appendix of stitches and guidance on yarn and materials.

Here is the perfect book for crocheters who know the basics and are ready for more. The follow-up to Basic Crocheting takes crafters to the next level--every step is carefully explained and supplemented by helpful visuals to eliminate any confusion. Beautiful projects offer a wide variety of items to wear, use at home, or give as gifts. This heavily illustrated guide will help crocheters master the techniques of felting, Tunisian crochet, joining motifs as they are made, working with wire, and beading, and will teach some exciting new stitches as well.

Blackthorn Double Point Needles

Blackthorn double point needles are the only carbon fiber knitting needles in the world! They are not made of metal, wood, or plastic. What they are made of is a Carbon Fiber Composite - the same material used in the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the Blackbird Stealth Jet as well as sporting goods that demand strength in a lightweight material. 

These aren't inexpensive, but they are quality that will last.

2011 Tempe Yarn Calendars Are Ordered

Starting on 12/8, we'll be taking pre-orders for the limited edition of the 1st annual Tempe Yarn & Fiber calendar.  This calendar is filled with photos of items made by our customers over the past several years.  At $16.99, we expect our first order to go fast, so please get your pre-order in today.

Cover Page

We have started gathering photos for the 2012 calendar now.  If you want your photo included in the 2012 calendar bring your piece in and have Fred make a photo of it and sign the model release form.  We'll help make you a star!

What would you do?

If you were in a food court and suddenly

thanks Sam for sharing.

Mark Your Calendar(12/18) for SDG Creations Craft Show

If you've been into our shop you know that a large part of our business is based on supporting local artists.  

On December 18th from noon to 4pm, we'll be featuring SDG Creations by Kathy Canuel.  Kathy will be in the shop with a wide range of her metal works, jewelry and polymer clay items.  This is a great chance to get those last minute gifts.

Feza Designed for That Special Gift

Plantino

Tokyo

Night

Alp Dazzle

We Got Mugs, Prints and Denise Companion Kits

Need a gift for a special person who loves sheep?  We have it!

Peep Sheep Mugs
Start your day with a smile! This generous sized mug features herdy’s cute, peeping face to both sides. Made entirely in England from fine bone china and available in a choice of six fab colours. Dishwasher and microwave safe.

SOLD OUT (MORE COMING)

Wooly Sheep Mugs
Put down those knitting needles and warm up your hands on one of our woolly mugs! Our new mug is a decorated with a photograph of knitted herdwick yarn - and yes we did knit it ourselves! Same fine bone china mug, with our lovable logo in all six colours. Dishwasher and microwave safe.



Mugs aren't your thing, how about a Sheep Incognito reproduction print? 

Conni Tögel sheep are a lot like people in sheep's clothing - not the most intelligent or adept creatures, yet colorful in their personalities and behaviors. Here are a few prints (8 X 10) that we have in-stock:

Another Dance With Ewe

Close Encounter

Firefly Ballet

Party Pooper

Spinning Out of Control

Tower of Baaabel



Belly Dance



Baaanzai

Happiness

Little Bundle of Boy

Looking for Love

Denise is famous for their interchangable knitting needle sets in the blue and pink.  Now they have added companion kits in colors.  They have their original blue and pink, plus white, teal, green, lavender and yellow.

Oh My, A Holiday Show with Jody!

Don't forget Jody's Holiday Show on Saturday!

Jody is a talented local artist who has a passion for working with glass. We are forturnate at TYF to have a wide range of her wonderful work. 

This Saturday (12/4)  from noon to 4pm, Jody will have a special showing at TYF of all of her products for your holiday shopping.  Supporting Local Artist is a key goal of Tempe Yarn & Fiber.

Addi Lace Interchangable Needle Sets

We just received a limited quantity of the NEW Addi Click LACE interchangeable needle sets (in a cool brown leather case).

If you special ordered these earlier you should have received a call today. Each Addi Click Lace kit features 8 pairs of addi Lace tips in approximate US sizes: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11, along with 5 blue addi cords which create 16", 20", 24", 32", and 40" needles (approximate lengths), 1 Click connector, and a gold addi heart pin. The Lace Click tips were created to be shorter in length, to allow for both 16" and 20" applications.

The Addi Click Lace sets are only $169.95

Addi Turbo Click Interchangable Needles

The perfect gift for the person who really appreciates excellence.  This Addi Turbo interchangable needle set is the gold standard that other needles are judged by. 

The addi Turbo® Click system provides 10 different sizes of addi Turbo® tips (3.5mm, 3.75mm, 4.0mm, 4.5mm, 5.0mm, 5.5mm, 6.0mm, 8.0mm, 9.0mm, and 10.0mm), three different lengths of our new, extremely pliable blue cord (24”, 32” and 40”), and one connector piece which helps to either store stitches or combine your cords. The Click tips require no tools to change; simply insert the cord deep into the tip, twist and release. The tips will remain secure until you change them, thanks to the Click’s revolutionary locking mechanism!

Yoga for Fiber Lovers

Come and experience a Yoga for Fiber Artists class on December 4 from 6 - 8 pm. 

Yoga for Fiber Lovers
Whether you are a weaver, a spinner, a knitter, a crocheter or just plain love fiber arts in any of its multiple forms, you probably spend time in some interesting postures while you work and play.  The meaning of “yoga” is union.  As creative artists, we become united with our projects through every stitch, treadle, movement of the shuttle.  This class gives you the tools to use to unite your leisure activity and your physical wellness.  Come to class with an open mind and excitement to reconnect with your self and your fiber.