Our annual Year End Blowout Sale is almost over and tomorrow is your last chance to save on over 100 yarns, needles and more! Incredibly, the sale has been extended for two extra days and of course the yarn has taken this opportunity to tell me more things I should be making with it!

I’m still trying to focus on making some additions to my summer wardrobe so I’m looking at Noro Kibou and the Midori Pullover. That’s some fairly mindless knitting right there with gorgeous results! Just two rectangles, knit on the bias, that take advantage of the magical striping thing that Noro yarns do, and the Kibou is a mostly cotton and silk blend that makes it a wonderful summer yarn. I’ve got a mini vacation coming up in February with a couple long train rides and this may just become my travel project for that trip!

And now that I’m thinking about garments I’m also thinking about how happy a good cardigan makes me and the Super Fine Merino Aran from Rowan would wonderful to work with, especially in that chestnut color. Maybe I could pair it with a stripe in the Teak or Smoke colorway for the Sawtelle Cardigan, lots of squishy, easy garter stitch! I love a versatile cardigan and I can see myself tossing this on with a pair of dress pants and an oxford or jeans and a t-shirt.

But now I’m thinking that I also want a quick and easy, instant gratification project for myself, especially considering all the projects I just finished up for everyone else over the holidays, and how many I’ve planned already for this year. So, I’m going to pick up a couple skeins of Icicle Chunky and knit up a bright, white, wintery and quick cowl to wear on that trip I’m taking next month! This isn’t a yarn that would normally call my name but it is unbelievably soft and will certainly keep out the chill winter wind. Good thing the Colonial dpns are on sale, I don’t have anything in my stash big enough to knit this one!

What projects have you planned for your Sale purchases?

With over 100 items in this years sale it’s hard not to find the perfect yarns to add to your stash or to cast on with right now! I’m already dreaming of summer projects, hoping I can get a few finished in time to wear them this year!

Rowan Summerlite DK is a beautifully soft, 100% cotton, DK weight yarn that has me dreaming about a cute cropped cardi for me and maybe one for my niece.

Jil Eaton CottonTail is another 100% cotton yarn, this time in a cable plied, worsted weight, and it might just be perfect for a lacey, summer poncho in a bright pop of color.

Cascade Yarns Sateen Worsted keeps calling my name and telling me that it wants me to make a blanket. I walk past this yarn almost every day and I keep seeing new color combinations and they start spinning in my head like a kaleidoscope, and then I’m wondering should I knit or crochet? Since I’m planning to use this yarn over the winter I think I might knit a blanket since I don’t need to worry about being bundled up under it as it grows, that’s kind of the point isn’t it? Now, do I go with simple stripes, log cabin, or something even more colorful?

And if I didn’t already own a set of Addi Click needles I’d be getting one because they’re at a great price!

That’s my plan for now. 3 yarns, 4 projects, though I still need to make a decision or two on what those will be, and I’ll have 2 tops, a gift and a new blanket for summer. That is if I don’t walk by another yarn that starts calling my name!

What are your plans for your Year End Blowout Sale purchases, or are you stashing for a rainy day?

And don’t forget that if you’re within driving distance you should stop by our retail store for deals that you won’t find online! You’ll find directions here.

It’s that wonderful time of year when Steve needs to clear the shelves to make room for the incoming inventory of new yarns for 2017, and that means incredible prices on closeouts, discontinued colors, overstock yarns and more. Stock up on favorites from Cascade, Berroco and Plymouth, as well as over a dozen yarns from Rowan and a great selection from Noro, K1C2 and other favorite brands. Don’t believe me? Here’s Steve to tell you more!

With over 100 items in the sale you’ll find just what you need for a winter’s worth of fantastic knitting, crochet and weaving projects! The Sale starts online tomorrow, December 20 and in our retail store December 26, and ends  Monday, January 2, 2017. Check the Preview flyer for all the details!

Please remember:

• WEBS closes at 4pm on Saturday Dec. 24th and Saturday Dec. 31st.
• WEBS is closed Sunday Dec. 25th and Sunday Jan. 1st.
• Some of these yarns are closeouts and no further inventory is available, please make note of second and third color choices in the special instructions during checkout, so you don’t miss out on yarn you really want!

Our Annual Year End Blowout Sale is a always a great time to add some staples to your yarn stash. Sweater quantities of workhorse yarns and single skeins of something special for perfect accessories.

Berroco Weekend Chunky is a fantastic yarn to have on hand for quick, warm weather garments. A chunky blend of cotton and acrylic means you’ll have all the cool properties of cotton yarns but the acrylic content means that it won’t lose it’s shape!

For larger garments and home decor items that need to be 100% washable Loren Patik can’t be beat. With almost 2 dozens colors, this yarn is the right choice for afghans and blankets. A whole bag, 10 skeins, is only $19.99 and you’ll have 2,290 yards to work with!

If you’re looking for some fun color play Cascade Casablanca is a self striping, single-ply yarn available in beautiful, self-striping color blends from neutrals to rich jewel tones. Light and soft, with a slight tweedy texture from the silk and a halo effect from the mohair, this yarn is perfect for those special accessories.

And nothing is more luxurious than silk! Debbie Bliss Luxury Silk is an incredibly soft and smooth yarn, with a silky glow. A delight against the skin, this yarn will knit into lovely warm weather sweaters and accessories.

What will you add to your stash from this year’s sale?

Our annual Year End Blowout Sale is in full swing and with over 50 yarns at up to 55% off but there’s lots of great stuff in the sale that isn’t just yarn!

The Knitter’s Pride Marblz Interchangeable Circular Needle Designer Set  is a Limited Edition set in colorful, patterned acrylic. The acrylic is hand-mixed, creating patterns that are unique to each needle! The set includes 9 pairs of  needles tips from US size 4 to 11, as well as cables, connectors and more for only $89.99.

The TSCArtyarns Zara Slip Stitch Layette Set includes the patterns and all the yarn you’ll need for an adorable 3-piece set. Make a hat, booties and a blanket in one of three colorways: It’s a Boy!, It’s a Girl!, and We Don’t Know Yet!

Now that all your holiday gifts have been made and given you can work on something for yourself! The Dream in Color Chelsea’s Cowl kit is available in 2 colorways of their gorgeous Jilly yarn and includes a link to the pattern.

Why not get started on some beautiful ornaments for next year? At just $14.99 each the Nelkin Designs Beaded Lights Adornments Kit and Beaded Stars Adornments Kit are just perfect for adding an extra bit of sparkle to your holiday decorating.

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This week Kathy talks with Carol Sulcoski for their 6th annual year end review!

Kathy and Carol talk about big trends in the knitting and yarn world as well as trade shows, retreats and some of their favorite products.

Steve’s Yarn Picks of the week from our Year End Blowout Sale! : 

Our annual Year End Blowout starts online tomorrow but you can browse the sale yarns now! We’ve got over 70 yarns in the sale this year at up to 50% savings! Here are just some of our favorites.

Road to China worsted may be the most luxurious closeout yarn we’ve ever had! With it’s blend of 65% Baby Alpaca/10% Cashmere/10% Camel/15% Silk it is one of the softest, squishiest yarns around. We have a limited number of colors and skeins available in their old 50g put up. Get your hands on this one while you can!

Berroco Espresso is just what you’ve been searching for to make the perfect spring and summer accessories, a bulky cotton! The i-cord tape construction of this yarn means you get a large knitting gauge without the weight and bulk of a plied yarn. bright summer colors are perfect for lifting the winter doldrums and dreaming of warmer days.

Classic Elite Yarns Toboggan is the perfect yarn for quick winter accessories, hats, mittens and cowls, as well as comfy sweaters. The wool/alpaca blend will keep you warm and cozy.

There are also quite a few coned yarns for weavers and some spinning fiber! Plan out your shopping now with our sale preview and start filling your carts tomorrow! And if you’re local to the store be sure to stop in and start shopping the sale on Saturday December 26th. We have all kinds of deals and yarns that will only be available in the store! The sale runs through January 4th.

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This week Kathy talks with Kate Bachus, founder and owner of A Hundred Ravens. Kate worked as a game designer and knit on the side. When she began dyeing yarn for fun everyone wanted a skein!

Check out the exclusive Iachos gradient kits in colors only available  at WEBS.

Steve’s Yarn Picks of the week : 

Our Year End Blowout Sale is in full swing online but if you’re local to our Retail Store, or travelling through for the holidays, be sure to stop in and take advantage of some pretty incredible In-Store only deals from December 26th through January 3rd.

Steve pulls out all the stops for this annual event! Please remember: WEBS opens at at 10am on December 26th and is closed on New Year’s Day, so be sure to check our store hours before heading over.  Don’t miss your chance to stock up on great stash-building work horse yarns, sample garments, books, bags and one of a kind hand dyed yarns that you won’t find online!