Sunday, November 28, 2010

WE'RE TOTALLY OPEN!!

Also, we've topped 200 fans on Facebook. Life is good. The grand opening was a smashing success, despite the crappy weather. Lots of people, lots of sales, and lots of yarn-ball cupcakes (thanks to Brandi, Ashley and Patti).

We couldn't have asked for a better turn-out.

Hope everybody had a great Thanksgiving! I'm still eating left-overs, and that's fine by me, because I need all the time I can get for knitting store samples. The current project is a pair of fingerless mitts in Tibetan Wool/Silk by Himalaya Yarns. It's an aran weight yarn (although Ravelry lists it as bulky??!) and is working up well on size 9's. I like the feel of it in my hands- the wool does not feel scratchy and the silky bits slip right through my fingers. It comes in eleven different colors, all earthy and understated (although there are a couple- magenta and black come to mind- that pop a bit more than the others) and the silk is the same you know from Recycled Silk fame. The whole thing creates a lovely tweedy look with some shiny interesting bits. The pattern I'm using is a free one from Ravelry, although I totally mixed it around for a different look. Here's the Rhinebeck or Bust Wristers Ravelry page.

They should be all knit up and finished by the time we re-open on Wednesday (we're closed Mondays and Tuesdays). We'll see you then for open knitting from 4:30-6:30!

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Okay, so we're not quite ready.

BUT, we're getting lots of stuff done. We can't wait to be open, but we want everything to be perfect when we do. Keep an eye out for more possible early-openings, and we'll DEFINITELY be seeing you on Black Friday, at the latest. ;)

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Actual stuff going on in the shop!

Our sign is up, and shelves are being built. There is a small, persistent rumor that we (shhh... might be opening this weekend...). But you didn't hear it from me. If that does, in fact, happen, it will be on a trial basis, with limited hours. Possibly 11-4, Wed-Sat and noon-4 on Sundays. Maybe. ;)