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It’s here! Well… almost.

  • Posted on July 6, 2011 at 6:02 pm

Tomorrow starts the big event, but I wanted to give you a sneak peek.  Ever wonder what might happen if yarn folks took over the world? Well, for my husband and his photography studio this dream (nightmare?) has come true!  Yes, we knocked out a few walls and filled it to the brim with yarny-goodness.
Studio take-over!

(ok, so we didn’t really KNOCK out walls… but we moved them)
There are more yarns for the yarn tasting in the boxes that came today… more boxes due tomorrow (hey, if it gets here before 6pm then it isn’t too late!) and tonight I am stuffing goody bags. (no sneak peek on those, sorry)

I am also told that Mr. John has been busily cooking brisket, pulled pork and German potato salad for Saturday… there are hot dogs and chips too and the desserts are beginning to arrive.  I might have accidentally dashed into the popcorn store for a treat too.  And, there will be cookies.  Yes, life is good!!!

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Anniversary Party – Yarn Tasting

  • Posted on July 4, 2011 at 2:50 pm

Are you ready? We are! We are hosting a Yarn Tasting this coming Thursday evening (July 7th) from 6-9pm.  You do not need to be here at straight up 6 to play, just arrive when you wish.  There are a ton of new yarns for you to test drive, goodies to sample and fun to be had.  We will be doing door prize drawings during the event, Grand Prize is a Signature Circular Needle! You need not be present to win, but you do need to come in during the event and fill out your entry form.  Of course, there are other prizes too…

We will have an entire show booth FULL of yarn from our friends at Brooks Farm Yarn and a sampling from the good folks at Buffalo Gold too!  You are not going to believe what we can do to a photography studio with yarn… (hehehe, poor Brad.) Yes, we are taking over his side of the building and turning it into MORE YARN SHOP for the weekend.  Ever wonder if fiber people could take over the world? This may be the start!

The lovely Sarah Vendel will be here representing several of the companies we carry in the shop.  She can’t wait to meet you and answer your questions! She is bringing a trunk show of the designs from the Debbie Macomber line of yarns and other goodness from Universal Yarns.

There is going to be so much to see and do that you are going to want to come back.  GOOD! We will be stitchin’ at the studio on Friday from 12-5, basking in the afterglow of the yarn tasting and gearing up for the BBQ on Saturday, but more on that tomorrow…

Prize winners will be notified and have 30 days to pick up their prizes.

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Anniversary Celebration

  • Posted on June 19, 2011 at 12:21 pm

Dear Friends,

It is amazing to realize that our little yarn shop is about to celebrate it’s first anniversary of being open to the public.  My family and I would like to take a moment to thank you for helping me realize my dream and joining us in this amazing adventure that is owning your own business.  In honor of the anniversary we will be having a week-long celebration July 7, 8, 9 and 10 during regular business hours. To help us celebrate we will have special vendors for this week only.  Our very good friends at Brooks Farm Yarn and Buffalo Gold are setting up to show you their wares.  This place is going to be ROCKIN’!

On Thursday July 7th from 6-9pm we will be having our very first Yarn Tasting! We are super excited about this, we have been getting yarns from various vendors for our special customers to try.  We are trying to decide on our fall line-up of yarns and this is your opportunity to take them for a test spin and let us know what you think we should carry! I have goodie bags for the first 60 people (knitters and crocheters!) and THERE WILL BE DOOR PRIZES!  The grand prize for the weekend will be a pair of Signature Circular Knitting Needles!!! (you may choose the size from our inventory) Ron at Buffalo Gold has promised us a special surprise as well, yum.

On Friday July 8th everyone is invited to come, shop and play with us.  More door prizes!

On Saturday July 9th we are inviting everyone to our Open House and BBQ! Yes, Mr. John will be firing up the bbq and cooking up the good stuff.  So come hungry and bring your wallets because our good friends at Brooks Farm Yarn will be here as well with their ENTIRE show set up all weekend!!! I am telling you, we live right here at Chez Fairy.

On Sunday July 10th we will be Stitchin’ (and shoppin’!) at the Studio.  Bring your project or buy a new one, grab a friend and come on down! Door prizes will be awarded, of course.

Btw, here at Knitting Fairy we like to give things away, so while you do need to come to the shop to enter the drawing for door prizes you need not be present to win when we draw your name.  We will post a list of winners at the shop and you will be notified by phone or email if you have won.  You will have 30 days to pick up your prize.

Thank you for helping our first year be so successful and we look forward to sharing many more with you.

Knitting Fairy Yarn Studio

2100 N. State Hwy 360 suite 1904

Grand Prairie, Tx 75050

(214)412-2889

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1st Baby Sweater (BFY)

  • Posted on June 7, 2011 at 12:45 pm
1stbabysweater

New to knitting or just want a quick baby gift, this sweater is perfect! Knit in Brooks Farm Yarns Solana, a worsted weight superwash wool on US#9 needles this One-Size pattern will create a sweater to fit a 9-12month sized infant. Our completely written out instructions are very Beginner Friendly (no “reverse shaping for other side” here!) and directions for placing buttonholes on either side make it a snap to work a “boy” or “girl” version. This pattern is available on Ravelry.

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Tropicana Lace Scarf (BFY)

  • Posted on June 6, 2011 at 6:05 pm
TropicanaBFY

This pattern was originally developed for an introduction to knitted lace workshop. It is perfect for the beginning lace knitter. It introduces borders, yarn overs, single and double decreases and double yarn overs as well as a provisional cast on so that your scarf looks the same on both ends. This version of the Tropicana Lace Scarf was developed for use with Brooks Farm Yarn Solo or Solo Silk, a DK weight yarn. This pattern is available on Ravelry.

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Triangulum (BFY)

  • Posted on June 6, 2011 at 5:54 pm
Triangulum

This quick to knit shawl is the perfect way to show off that one skein of Brooks Farm Yarn Acero (420 yds/ fingering weight yarn). A beautiful accent of beads in the body of the shawl and along the bind off add just the right weight to help keep it on and really allow your creation to shine. You will also need 450 size 6/0 beads. Finished size is 60″ wide by 30″ deep. This pattern is available on Ravelry.

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Sylvia’s Hat and Scarf (BFY)

  • Posted on June 6, 2011 at 5:48 pm
SylviaHatAndScarf

This charming Ladies’ beret and scarf set are knit from one skein of Duet from Brooks Farm Yarn, a DK weight yarn with 500yds/8oz skein. The slip stitch pattern on the scarf has been converted to be worked in the round for the band of the beret. This pattern is available on Ravelry.

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Swinging Summer Shell (BFY)

  • Posted on June 6, 2011 at 5:45 pm
SummerShell

This is Meagan’s all time favorite sweater! Knitted with Brooks Farm Yarns Mas Acero and #7 needles, this worsted weight shell will be your little girls favorite too. Pattern contains sizes 6 (8, 10) with a finished chest size of 25 (27, 28)”. This pattern is available on Ravelry.

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Solo Lunch Sack (BFY)

  • Posted on June 6, 2011 at 5:16 pm
SoloBag

This felted purse can be knitted from one skein of Brooks Farm Solo (400 yards of DK weight yarn). Start knitting with the flat bottom piece, pick up stitches around and work upwards.  The I-cord handles are knit separately and attached before felting. This pattern is available on Ravelry.

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Shoulder Bling Shawl (BFY)

  • Posted on June 6, 2011 at 5:04 pm
ShoulderBlingBFY

This is the perfect shawl for a night on the town. The dainty lace edging is knit with beads, the center is garter stitch. Use Brooks Farm Yarn Acero to create just the right thing to keep the chill off your shoulder while you party the night away. The pattern is written in two sizes, the medium size is 60″ from wrist to wrist and 26″ deep, the larger size is 80″ from wrist to wrist and 34″ deep. Requires 840 or 1260 yards of fingering weight yarn, 6/0 seed beads and size 7 needles. This pattern is available on…

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