December 2014 Newsletter

Monarch Holiday Open House

Please join us on Saturday, December 6th, as we celebrate together and share our love of this wonderful craft. We are busy planning a fun day that will include treats, drawings for prizes and an opportunity to share the projects you are working on. We are grateful for all who have made Monarch a part of their knitting world and we want to take time to thank you and share the holiday spirit. The party will go throughout the day on the 6th and we hope you can stop in and stay to enjoy some of the cheer.

Projects of the Month... Quick Knits

As knitting season picks up around the holidays, we are often asked about projects that are quick to knit. We've come up with a variety of patterns to choose from that are easy, fast and fun! Join us as we knit mitts, beanies, and easy cute accessories. Like the Mistake Rib Beanie, Susie's Reading Mitts, the Ashley Flower Headwrap, and the Button Band Hat, just to name a few. Give the joy of a hand-knitted gift and wrap-up those you love in cozy knitted warmth.  

Holiday Hours... We will be closed on Christmas Eve

To give our staff members time to be celebrate the holidays with their family and friends, we will be closed on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. If you need a last minute gift, please visit monarchknitting.com to purchase a gift certificate. Who wouldn't love that in their stocking?  

• Closed for Christmas Eve - Wednesday, December 24th
• Closed for Christmas Day - Thursday, December 25th
• New Year's Eve Store Hours - Wednesday, December 31st, from 10:00am to 3:00pm
• Closed for New Year's Day - Thursday, January 1st

Monarch Gift Registry... Your Letter to Santa

Is there something special at Monarch Knitting that you would like to see under the tree? Perhaps it is the perfect skein of yarn for your next project, a special set of needles, a handy knitting bag or yarn bowl. Just let one of our helpful staff members know and we will add it to your profile.  Take advantage of the convenience of leaving hints for those shopping for you!

We Value Your Opinion... Help Us Create the 2015 Calendar

We are working hard to create the calendar for the up-coming year. We will be announcing classes and events further in advance so it gives all of you a chance to plan ahead! Lessons, trunk shows, vendor sales, and designer visits are all things we are currently penciling in. We want to serve our local knitting community so please email us at customerservice@monarchknitting.com and let us know how what you would like to see at Monarch Knitting in 2015.

Quick Tips for December

Don't miss any of our quick tips to improve your knitting knowledge. 
Come in any time between 3:00pm and 4:00pm on Wednesdays or 11:00am to 12:00pm on Saturdays to get a free 10-15-minute demonstration on a knitting technique.  This month's tips are:
Week 1 - Sewing on a button
Week 2 - Duplicate Stitch
Week 3 - Jogless Stripe
Week 4 - Finishing Hats

New Arrivals... 

Anzula Nebula is back in stock! The shelves are shimmering with this lovely fingering-weight plied yarn that is 400 yards and is comprised of 86% Superwash Merino and 14% Sparkling Stellina. Perfect for those who are looking to add a touch of sparkle to their next project. 

We have received some additional colors of this super soft, cloud-like angora. Fashion Print yarn from Schulana is 80% angora, 20% nylon and comes in 245 yards of pure fluffiness. Quickly knit-up some Susie Reading Mitts or a cowl that will be oh-so feather soft against your skin!

Freshly stocked on the shelves, we have Home, a lovely superwash merino chunky-weight from Madelinetosh. With nine color choices and at 110 yards per skein, you can knit cowls for everyone on your list! Perfect for a fast knit this season!

We still have a lovely selection of Atenti bags in the shop - we have some doc bags, short and tall caddies and totes with pouch inserts in a range of prints. These bags are American made, of the highest quality materials and just so stylish too! These would make a great gift choice for the knitter who needs a new project bag or two!

Keep you tootsies warm with Opal Sock Yarn!  Superwash wool and polyamide are paired perfectly in 465 yard skeins for colorful and durable socks.  This yarn also makes lovely toys for children.  Have you seen Susan B Anderson's Opal Sock Yarn Bunny?... Cute as a button!