VIP Pass: Now With Extra Value!

The shops have reached a consensus--if you are a VIP Pass holder, you will have until April 28th to get to the shops you don't make it to during the hop and pick up your bead! Now every VIP will have a complete abacus bracelet!

Remember to drop in to your participating LYS by April 6th to get on the list!

Unwind Yarn Shop

As a full service yarn shop in the South Metro, we encourage people to stop in and “unwind”. Our store has a full list of classes and an expert staff to help you with your yarn needs. We are also happy to help you “unwind” that ball of yarn.

Check out our website, http://unwindyarnshopmn.com/ or faster yet Like Us on Facebook to find out the latest on what’s happening.

 

As a proud knitter from the Twin Cities there are so many great festivals and outdoor cafes to go to (especially in the summer). To be able to view the river & the architecture is what makes the Cities great. After thinking about the Twins Cities architecture, we naturally thought of the Stone Arch Bridge. Just as the Stone Arch Bridge is a staple piece of architecture in the Twins Cities so is our store as a yarn shop in the South Metro.

Needlework Unlimited

Hi, my name is Amy. I am writing to you from the pulling table at Needlework Unlimited. This has been my “home” store for many years – when I lived in Uptown, when I lived in Northeast, and even when I moved to Robbinsdale a couple of years ago.

I participated in (and completed) my first yarn shop hop last year. It was incredible to see and experience all of the stores – I had no idea there were so many fantastic shops all over the Twin Cities.

I made a couple of lunchtime excursions to visit some of the stores with coworkers of mine. During one of the quick shop tours, I brought them to Needlework Unlimited and pointed out all of my favorite things about the store: the colorful wall of yarn, the giant “SOCKS” sign (made out of socks), all of the luxury fibers (isn’t cashmere wonderful?) and the fantastic samples everywhere, of course.

The yarn shop hop was so much fun. I took photos at each shop, and tried to buy a little bit of something everywhere (souvenirs, of course). I’ll confess that I didn’t have the best stash at home, but the shop hop really opened my eyes to quality fibers and impressive patterns. It renewed my excitement to knit!

A few days later, I got a call from Laura telling me that I won the shop’s first place prize. (In fact, I still have the voicemail message.) I was SO THRILLED! I can’t even describe how
 overwhelmed with excitement I was. So even though it was the middle of the workday, I grabbed my coworkers again and drove as quickly as possible back to the shop.

Amazing – Wonderful – Spectacular! I love Needlework Unlimited and I love the yarn shop hop!

The other great part? While I was in the store picking up all of my wonderful prizes, I got to meet Laura and Paul (he took the photo) and Karen. I told them about how I daydream about working in a yarn store on super stressful days at work. And a few months later? Here I am: an employee! I am so proud to be a part of the Needlework Unlimited crew and I am looking forward to experiencing the yarn shop hop from a different perspective this year.

Enjoy the hop, and we can’t wait to see you!

Sheepy Yarn Shoppe

Our local color for this year's shop hop is the famous local landmark, The Fillebrown House located 2 blocks for our shop. This lovely old house on the National Historic Register is 134 years old. Each year over 1500 people visit the house for tours, parties and special events.  Most of these visits are during the holiday season. Nicknamed the victorian "Red Chalet", it was donated to the White Bear Lake Area Historical society in 1977 by Arthur and Helen Fillebrown.

As knitters or crocheters, we enjoy a very portable, stress relieving hobby. Creating items from favorite fibers and colors is so rewarding!. When you visit us be sure to check out the huge selection of yarns, patterns, accessories and books. All of our employees are very knowledgeable and are happy to help with any project or answer any questions. Direct access to Ravelry is available at the front desk. Classes are scheduled every day of the week except Monday, although we are always open on Monday. Drop in any Monday or Friday afternoon for the free "help table", staffed by an instructor who can answer any questions or help with any pattern problem.

My passion for knitting and crocheting began when I decided to buy the Shoppe in 1991. I was able to dedicate full time to it when I retired from the corporate world the same year. Living in Argentina, South America for 11 years exposed me to the world of Llama, Alpaca, Guanaco and Vicuna as well as great wools and pima cottons. Everyone seemed to use their space time to crochet or knit.

Sheepy Yarn Shoppe will be celebrating its 23rd anniversary this year on May 13. We invite you to celebrate with us, check us out and do plan to visit the lovely old victorian "Red Chalet" Fillebrown House.  Downtown WBL has many speciality shops, restaurants and most of all, we are located next to a large municipal free parking lot.

We look forward to seeing you.

Hello from Darn Knit Anyway!

Hello from Darn Knit Anyway!  

Last year our yarn and pattern were based on one of our local landmarks, the St. Croix River.  

We designed these fun fingerless mitts.  We call them A River Runs Through Mitt!

 We are just as excited about this year’s theme!  

In keeping with the 2014 Shop Hop theme of “Scenic Landmarks – Local Color”, the obvious answer for our little town of Stillwater, MN would be the Historic Lift Bridge.  But if you know us, and we think you do, we like to go a bit off the beaten path.

Our inspiration for this year’s yarn and pattern is the Minnesota State Prison.  Yep, the first prison in Minnesota was built right here in Stillwater. 

The prison was operated from 1853 to 1914.  This prison famously housed members of notorious outlaw Jessie James’ gang. 

The prison burnt down in 2002 and only the warden’s house remains.  It is just down the street from our shop, right on Main Street! 
Oh boy…what do we have up our sleeves with a prison theme?  

Bet you can’t wait to find out!

Lakeside Yarn

LAKESIDE YARN
If you are trolling the waters of Lake Minnetonka (or cross country skiing your way over from Big Island),  pull up to the docks of Excelsior and take a walk down Water Street. Enjoy the charm of our big small town until you see our brand new sign that says, yes, there is a yarn shop in Excelsior! 

We’ve spent a lot of time these last four years focusing on making Lakeside Yarn the shop where you will be inspired by dozens of beautiful  model garments  and where you can always find the perfect yarn for the perfect project to suit your taste and your budget.   It’s a place you will want to spend some time and a place where you can get the help you need.

It is a place we hope you will return to again and again for quality merchandise, service, ambience and expertise, but also . . . . . ..
  

The Yarnery

The Yarnery—located in the heart of St. Paul's most exciting shopping district, historic Grand Avenue—is a lively, busy place. Like all the great shops on the hop, we have a full array of classes and events, gorgeous yarn, and a friendly, knowledgeable staff. The Twin Cities' metro area is so fortunate to have such an array of great yarn shops, and we're proud to join together for this event.

It's been a huge year since the last shop hop! The Kreisman family—founders of The Yarnery over forty years ago—decided it was time to retire. Shelly Sheehan and Scott Rohr, longtime employees of the shop, became The Yarnery's new owners last summer. That transition has gone well and we're excited about the direction The Yarnery is heading.

What makes The Yarnery unique? It's the only shop in the Midwest to be a stockist of Brooklyn Tweed's American-made yarn, Shelter and Loft. And we recently become a flagship retailer of Neighborhood Fiber Co., a brilliant hand-dyer from Baltimore. This gorgeous yarn is popular after only a few weeks in the shop, and The Yarnery will become Minnesota's exclusive retailer for NFC. Our Malabrigo Linen Stitch Scarf kits are now available in four colorways, and continue to fly off the shelves, and the success of our own book, Wearwithall, led us to introduce an e-book, and we'll soon introduce a line of patterns continuing the Wearwithall aesthetic.

Lots happening at The Yarnery, but we're never too busy to greet our fabulous customers, and we can't wait to see all of you, new and returning friends, at The Yarnery in April. In the meantime, stop by anytime, or visit us online!

The Yarnery
840 Grand Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
651.222.5793
yarnery.com

Amazing Threads

Make sure to include Amazing Threads in your 2014 Shop Hop Experience, You won’t be disappointed.

 

Amazing Threads is located in Maple Grove, the Mecca of shopping and restaurants along with lakes and parks galore.  We are glad to be part of this ever growing and beautiful suburb. We take our Color Inspiration from the many lakes and gardens located in Maple Grove. 

We are located just north of the Arbor Lakes shopping area.  We offer the largest selection of yarns in the Midwest.  Our library of books is second to none, AND we have a spectacular classroom that allows us to offer a fabulous class schedule each season and host local and international designers

Amazing Threads was launched in 2002 and was the first new yarn shop to open in the Twin Cities since the 1980’s.  We have grown considerably during the past 12 years.  We say we have “the perfect shop” full of yarn, needles, books, notions, patterns, bags and more.  We are a hand dyers heaven.

In 2000, Amazing Threads was designated as a “SHOP WITHIN A SHOP” for Rowan, SMC Select, & Schachenmayr Yarns.  We are one of 5 such stores in the US the only one in the Twin Cities.  We love these yarns and our wall of fibers tells their own stories each season.

Yarn, knitting, crochet, friendships, shared passions…”So much yarn, so little time” we often lament.  We only do yarn and fiber while specializing in yarn and color coordination for any project.

 In addition to a shop filled with fibers and a classroom for our community of knitters, crocheters and social fiber groups, we provide LOTS OF INSPIRATION for every knitter or crocheter, regardless of your skill level.  The staff love to create of samples and it shows.  Our goal is a sample in every yarn with carry.  We love when our customers drop in with show and tell projects as well.    It’s amazing when we see yarns come alive in a variety of accessories or garments. 

Stop in and become a member of our community of knitters.  Join one of our social knitting groups or register for one of the 30+ classes we offer every quarter.  Visit us on the web to find out
“What’s New” each week and catch one of my weekly blasts that include free patterns and knitting resources.  Share the passion for your craft.

Bobbi, Lindsey, Angel, Carole, Michelle, Judy, Debbie H., Cynthia, Fey, June, Yvonne, Sandy, & Deb C.