I must say, I’m already enjoying the holidays. The prospect of seeing family in a few days, the anticipation of spending time with good friends and good food, and the enjoyment of a little break from the shop are all in my immediate future. We’ll be open Wednesday from 11 to 5, then closed until January 2. By that time, I’ll be missing you all, and we’ll have a whole new year to look forward to.
We’ve been drawing names for gift certificates every day that we’ve been open. The following people have won $25 gift certificates:
Leigh Glenn, Linda Michael, Carol Sullivan, Jane Brubaker, Sarah Ruppert, Sandy Albert, Nadine Royer, Ginny Close, Marci Frey, Suzy Crump, Anne Alderman, Laura Vilardo
Congratulations to all! One more to go, keep your fingers crossed if you haven’t won yet.
I’ll be working on a new class schedule over the holidays (yes, I know – not really time off) and I hope to have it online by the new year. I’ll be teaching more this coming season, and if anyone is interested in teaching at the shop, please get in touch with me at info@yarngal.com. We’ll talk! In addition, I’ve been thinking about knit-alongs, which are less about someone teaching and others learning than about mutual support and interest. I’m hoping we can come up with a way to offer this, with ideas and groups suggested by our customers rather than dictated by me, the Queen of the yarn shop. I’d be happy to hear any ideas!
I’ve been having knitting fun this past week. I’ve gotten just a little tired of the fluffy pink mass of ribbing that my Flaum jacket has become
so I’ve taken a break or two. I’ve knitted an Eternidad scarf for my niece-in-law, finished blocking the baby cocoon for my great-nephew-to-be,
whipped up a baby surprise jacket for him – so much fun! –
and started a scarf for my nephew.
Needless to say, my jacket is not exactly growing by leaps and bounds!
Virginia Griffith brought presents for Jack and Purl the other day, and once we got Purl to let go of the present Janet brought her for a minute, we got them to model some holiday finery. You can tell how excited they were:
(squirming to get down: I want my toy!)
Oh, the humanity! (What are these humans thinking anyway?)
Handsome old man, trying to maintain some dignity.
Still trying, but failing.
Hope your holidays are extra-wonderful this year! Love from all of us!
