The Knaughty Knitter

Hi Folks

Here's that big news I teased you with last week....

 

Today is my last day as owner of The Knaughty Knitter! If all goes as planned, we sign papers tomorrow morning and you'll have two awesome folks to come to for yarn and things. Carolyn and Lena Farris have been customers for a long time and both of them have been knitting and crocheting for years. They will be closed on Thursday to get things organized for themselves and Friday will be the first day of the new owners. Come in for knitting group as usual to meet them (I'll be there for a bit too)

I want to say we are very grateful for the years of support and friendship from the fiber arts community here. We've constantly been amazed and pleased with the folks who come in here.

I'll be around some during the next month and still at some Friday groups. But I am looking forward to cleaning and organizing my long neglected house and then getting started making art that has been incubating in my brain until I have time to do it, getting my Etsy stores up and running and teaching some classes too.

Meredith

 

 

Wow what a trip!! Its been almost 11 years since we started this adventure What wonderful times and people we have encountered! So grateful for the rich relationships and loyal customers we have developed during this time.. I know that Carolyn and Lena will have a great experience and be able to serve the Knaughty Knitter community with much more energy than we have left. Wishing everyone well and I'll be seeing you around,,...

 

Doyle

 

 

So Tour De Fleece

starts July 2nd....I've been making batts and rolags in preparation and a few are here for sale.  Between now and next Monday I will be adding to the selection.  Right now there are a few colors of batts and rolags available...They are all sparkly and are mostly Merino and silk.  They can be spun to give you a striping or gradient yarn.They will disappear on Monday afternoon though, so don't dally.

Hey

We're gonna be closed on Thursday, Jun 16th. Open as usual on Friday.  See you then.

TDF 2016 is coming...

TDF is Tour De Fleece - as the Tour de France is going on we spin yarn along with the racers on their bikes.  It is a spinning marathon.  So all you spinners out there  join a group on Ravelry and get spinning!  TDF 2016 starts July 2nd and goes through the 24th.  There are rest days 9th & 17th)  and challenge days (11th & 19th - where you could challenge yourself to spin a new kind of yarn or use a technique you haven't tried before)  Most groups offer some prizes and lots of encouragement.  And don't forget to post some picks on facebook and Ravelry.

I just got in a lot of new colors of Merino, and a bunch of Angelina, locks, silk etc.  (many folks are working now to prepare their fiber - batts/rolags,rovings for the spinning).  I got myself a new toy - a blending board and I think I will be using lots of sparkly rolags this time. 

June Hat

Hey for June let's celebrate those little bees that make our gardens so productive.  They should be buzzing around by now.  The hat is Pollinator by Jo Copeland on Ravelry...$4 and uses DK weight yarn.

May Hat

OOPS, sorry this is late....I never get on the computer on Sundays

This is the Easy Ombre Slouch Hat, free on Rav. and uses DK yarn.  Enjoy!

Meredith's taking

a few days off.  The store will be open but there are times Doyle can't be available so it is wise to call ahead.  I'll be off from April 18 through the 21st.

Here's the May Class Schedule

May 2016

For the summer I am not scheduling beginner classes.  I will put some more advanced or specialty classes on the schedule.  Take advantage of them now, they won't be repeated.

Individual Lessons are available anytime we are open.  Call for an appointment and come learn some things.  If you have a group who wants a lesson, give us a call and we'll schedule it. 

Beginning Embroidery, and with bling too!  Saturday, May 14, 11-4. Learn basic hand embroidery stitches and incorporate beads and sequins too.  You'll make a small embroidered piece of your own design that could be used as an insert in a quilted bag, or framed and put on the wall. Most materials provided, but you should bring any special beads or materials you want to use and your own needles - embroidery needles and beading needles..$70

Important News

     The Knaughty Knitter was established a little over ten years ago. Our goal was not only to create a viable business for ourselves in our retirement years, but also and more importantly to form a vibrant fiber arts community in Murfreesboro and Middle Tennessee. Our first location was in a little yellow house on North Walnut Street here in Murfreesboro. As the fiber community continued to grow and along with it the reputation of The Knaughty Knitter, it became a well known source for knitting, crochet, weaving and spinning supplies and equipment. At the same time the store became a center for groups, classes and workshops in the fiber arts. We are so grateful for our community of fiber people who have supported us over the years.

     Out of this solid foundation came a desire to share this with the community. A new organization, Fiber in the Boro, was formed with the skilled organizational efforts of Meredith Kermicle, Jan Quarles, Darlene Dralus and Christina Consiglio. The first festival at the Lane Agricultural Center drew over 600 fans. Since then the attendance has steadily increased. It is again scheduled for another great yearly extravaganza.

   Meanwhile, The Knaughty Knitter continued to grow and became too large for the little yellow house. We moved to a new location near Interstate 24 with more space and potential for growth. With now a billboard on the interstate and official State attraction signs, the store has become a great stopover for tourists.

   Now, after over ten years in business, our personal health and stamina has diminished and we are looking for folks that would want to carry on the tradition of The Knaughty Knitter. We are offering the business for sale. Due to our financial position and our desire to maintain the integrity of the tradition in the community, we are willing to offer several different options to take over the business.   Anyone who thinks they would be interested please contact us.    

April's Hat

is Fractured Light.  This is from Knitty, is free and also has mitts that go with it.  I'd recommend a light color, but it seems folks have used everything - noro, hand dyed and solids.  It takes sport weight yarn but some folks have gotten away with heavier fingering weight.