We are so excited about the launching of our brand new website. If you have not yet seen it, log on to Gottaknit.net.

To celebrate, and to reward the first 150 customers who have subscribed(THAT MEANS YOU), we are offering 10% off your entire yarn purchase (including new fall arrivals!)

Just go to the site, print a page, and bring it to GOTTA KNIT! to receive your discount.

Offer valid until September 25, 2007

SEE YOU SOON!

LAURA & GOLDIE

We apologize if you have received this email twice. There were technical difficulties but we want to make sure you have full instructions on how to receive your 10% discount.

We are so excited about the launching of our brand new website. If you have not yet seen it, log on to www.Gottaknit.net.

To celebrate, and to reward the first 150 customers who have subscribed(THAT MEANS YOU), we are offering 10% off your entire yarn purchase (including new fall arrivals!)

Just go to the site, print a page, and bring it to GOTTA KNIT! to receive your discount.

Offer valid until September 25, 2007

SEE YOU SOON!

LAURA & GOLDIE

Please join us for the 5th annual Gotta Knit! fashion-show.

Come and feast on hors d’ouvres while watching Gotta Knit’s customers strut their stuff down the “Gotta Knit runway”. Become inspired by the gorgeous garments our customers have been working on all year long. Please feel free to wear something you have made. We’d love to see it.

December 4th, 5:30-7:00pm; Admission: FREE

Please RSVP by December 1: 212 989 3030

• Don’t forget to sign up for our MIRACLE MOBIUS CLASS taught by Iris Schreier, the celebrity author and designer of Art Yarns magnificent hand dyed yarns.  See our website, www.gottaknit.net for details, orcome in to gotta knit to see the amazing mobius in person. December 7th,  4:00-6:00pm
• There’s still time to register for Shirley Paden’s finishing class.  This is a must for all sweater knitters; guaranteed to make your finished pieces look professional.  December 1st, 6:00-9:00pm

At Gotta Knit! We’ve got plenty of ideas for quick easy (and even inexpensive) Christmas gifts.

Come in for a free pattern for the perfect gift with yarn purchase!

• Read what they’re saying about us in Time Out New York:

http://www.timeout.com/newyork/articles/shopping/24971/nycs-best

• Check out Gottaknit.net for our Winter line up of exciting new classes.

• Be ready for Spring- our new yarns are arriving this week. Be the first to see our beautiful silks and light weight novelties.

• For a second year, we are expecting a huge palate of our own Cashmere label. Print this email and receive 10%* off on all Cashmere in the store.

*offer good from January 18-January 30

• Be the first to choose from our beautiful hand-knits.  All Samples (sweaters, skirts, dresses, hats, scarves) from $20.00- $200.00. What a deal!  
• sale ends March 24

Same great service

Same great selection

Same great custom design and free pattern writing…

 NEW ADDRESS: 14 EAST 34TH ST.  5TH FLOOR (yes we have an elevator)

• We will be open Saturday, March 29th, from 11-4; closed Sunday, March 30th for our move, and reopen at our new address on Monday, March 31. 
• Don’t forget to stop by and check out our amazing Sample Sale.  We are selling gorgeous samples in discontinued yarns at well below the cost of materials, not to mention labor.   

We’ve noticed lots of people who love to knit also appreciate great jewelry. So we’re having a party to satisfy two cravings: beautiful designer sterling silver and amazing yarn. 

Come for a night of fun and fantasy; refreshments included

no charge; just bring a smile

May 15th 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Check out our website for new classes

• Get a preview of what you’ll see on Gotta Knit’s shelves starting mid July.  Choose the News tab at www.gottaknit.net  to read about new Fall yarns and find out how you can get a free pattern.
• Keep checking www.gottaknit.net for updates on  new fall classes and our fall trunk show schedule.
• Finishing101 with Shirley Paden Berstein September 15th at 6:00pm.  Register early as this class fills quickly.
• Our annual Trendsetter Kashmir trunkshow will commence in late July.  Stay in touch to get the date and save 10% on Kashmir, and 5% on all other cashmeres in the store. 

• Cashmere Sale begins August 25th
• Check out www.gottaknit.net for our new Fall Schedule
• Please note we will be closed on Friday, July 4th, Saturday, July 5th, and Sunday, July 6th for Independence Day Weekend.  Don’t forget, we are open late on Thursday night to pick up that last minute, long weekend project. DON’T GET CAUGHT WITHOUT KNITTING! 

The shelves of Gotta Knit! are bursting with new Fall Yarns. 

• Be Inspired.  Check out the NEW gallery of photos at www.Gottaknit.net and plan your  fall project.  FREE PATTERN with yarn purchase.
• Don’t forget: we are registering now for our finishing class with Shirley Paden.The date is September 15th. Call 212 989 3030 to register.
• Our Kashmir trunk show begins on September 1st.  We will be offering 10% off Trendsetter’s Kashmir, and 5%  off all other Cashmere in the store.  Just print a copy of one page from www.gottaknit.net to receive your discount. 

The shelves of Gotta Knit! are bursting with new Fall Yarns. 

• Be Inspired.  Check out the NEW gallery of photos at www.Gottaknit.net and plan your  fall project.  FREE PATTERN with yarn purchase.
• Don’t forget: we are registering now for our finishing class with Shirley Paden.The date is September 15th. Call 212 989 3030 to register.
• Our Kashmir trunk show begins on September 1st.  We will be offering 10% off Trendsetter’s Kashmir, and 5%  off all other Cashmere in the store.  Just print a copy of one page from www.gottaknit.net to receive your discount. 

• Gotta Knit! will be open 7 days- check out our new fall hours on our website.
• 20% off on all summer yarns through September 15; sorry, custom patterns not included
• 10% off Trendsetter’s Kashmir in honor of our 10 year anniversary-print a page from our website to receive your discount, through September 25th
• 5% off all cashmere in the store-print a page from our website to receive your discount, through September 25th
• Don’t forget Shirley Paden’s finishing class, Monday, September 15th.  Register now to reserve your space   

Take a break from politics and wall street;take 20% OFF all summer novelty yarns

10%OFF  Trendsetter’s Kashmir, a luxurious silk and cashmere blend in a myriad of colors, now thru September 25th.

10%OFF Trendsetter novelties during our Trendsetter Accessory Trunk Show, now thru September 30th

5% OFF ALL other Cashmere and cashmere blends in the store, now thru September 25th

FREE: custom adult sweater pattern with yarn purchase (sorry summer sale yarns not included)

FREE: scarf, shawl and fingerless glove patterns with yarn purchase

Don’t cry over politics; don’t cry over wall street. Come and celebrate Fall and all the beautiful new yarn this season has to offer. Our shelves are chock full of gorgeous alpacas, mohair,cashmere and merinos.  Our walls are covered with big and small projects that will inspire you.

Don’t forget! We are now open seven days a week; join us for nibbles and knitting Thursday nights, 5:30 – 7:00pm 

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Experience the excitement of knitting with dyed beaver and fox; experience the warmth of Paula Lishman furs for handknitting.  Our trunkshow, chock full of luxurious garments, including hats, scarves, mittens and ponchos, will be in the store from October 24th  to November 2.  Print a page from our website, www.gottaknit.net, and receive 10% off your Paula Lishman fur yarn purchase.

Our Prism trunk show has been so successful that we are extending it one week more.  Come see the myriad of colors and textures Prism Yarns has to offer until September 26th.

Don’t forget to sign up for Iris Schreier’s mobius class, November 2nd, 4:00-6:00 pm.  See our website, www.gottaknit.net for more info

Shirley Paden is returning to teach the ever popular finishing class, Monday December 1st 6:00-9:30pm

Hurry to register Her classes always sell out: 212 989 3030

Due to illness, Iris had to reschedule her mobius class.  This is great news for those who wanted to join but had scheduling conflicts.  Experience the delight of using ArtYarns Silk Rhapsody to make Iris’ Miracle Mobius, Sunday, December 7th 4:00-6:00pm; cost: $160.00, yarn included 

Gotta Knit! is showcasing ArtYarns new machine washable and dryable cashmere sock yarn.  Come and see the amazing colors and knit the perfect gift for the holidays.  What could be more wonderful way to show you care than to knit a pair of cashmere socks or baby booties for the one you love?

Please join us for the 5th annual Gotta Knit! fashion-show.

Come and feast on hors d’ouvres while watching Gotta Knit’s customers strut their stuff down the “Gotta Knit runway”. Become inspired by the gorgeous garments our customers have been working on all year long. Please feel free to wear something you have made. We’d love to see it.

December 4th, 5:30-7:00pm; Admission: FREE

Please RSVP by December 1: 212 989 3030

• Don’t forget to sign up for our MIRACLE MOBIUS CLASS taught by Iris Schreier, the celebrity author and designer of Art Yarns magnificent hand dyed yarns.  See our website, www.gottaknit.net for details, orcome in to gotta knit to see the amazing mobius in person. December 7th,  4:00-6:00pm
• There’s still time to register for Shirley Paden’s finishing class.  This is a must for all sweater knitters; guaranteed to make your finished pieces look professional.  December 1st, 6:00-9:00pm

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Here are three perfect scarf patterns- easy to memorize and reversible.  Come to Gotta Knit! and pick a chunky yarn and there’s still time to knit them for christmas.

MISTAKE STITCH RIB: (multiple of 4 plus 3 extra stitches)

*k2,p2* repeat from *to*, end k2,p1

repeat this row for pattern

REVERSE HERRINGBONE: (multiple of 4 stitches)

*k2,yarn over,k2 together* repeat from *to* to end

repeat this row for pattern

THE DIAGONAL: (any number of stitches)

row 1: increase in first stitch, knit to last 2 stitches:k2together

row 2:k across  row 

repeat rows 1 and 2 for pattern

We’ve got loads of last minute gift ideas.  Come to Gotta Knit! for inspiration and more free patterns with yarn purchase.

Happy Holidays from the girls at Gotta Knit!

PS: here are our holiday hours:

 December 21 and December 24: 11:00 am-4:00 pm

December 22, and December26: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

December 23: 11:00am-7:00 pm

December 25: CLOSED  

• There’s still time to knit your loved one a scarf, hat, socks or mits for valentine’s day…and we’ll make it worth your while by taking 15% OFF any winter yarn purchase.

• Have the winter blues?  Come see the warm and sunny colors of our new spring yarns.  We’ve got lots of ideas for quick and easy summer tees. camisoles, tank tops and accessories.  It’s a great time to knit, as summer yarns tend to be less costly and sleeves are short, barely there, or none existent. We’ll even waive the $100.00 minimum for free custom adult sweater patterns with yarn purchase Just remember to mention this email.
• Don’t forget to register for Shirley Paden’s Finishing 101: March 9, 2009 6:00-9:00pm.

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See ya soon
Laura and Goldie

Just a reminder: There are a few spaces left for our finishing class to be held March 9 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. 

• Make your sweaters look professionally knit!
•  Don’t put it off;the next class may not be held until next Fall

Don’t let the economy get you down.  We’ve got lots of great ideas for affordable projects (yes even sweaters that can be knit for under $50.00)                   

•  We are eliminating the $95.00 yarn purchase minimum for free custom spring sweater patterns.

Mention this email and learn to knit in the round on two circular needles (instead of those cumbersome doublepointed) for only $35.00 for an hour lesson. This is normally a $50.00 value.    

•  socks make great summer projects and are so much easier to knit on two circular needles.                           

To show our commitment to offering you affordable projects using the very best quality yarns, we are inaugurating our blue pate special program this week with our most popular project ever: the cowl that doubles as both a scarf and a hat.  An easy project for  even the most novice knitter, all you need to know is the knit stitch.

Because we know that once you put it on, you’ll never want to take it off, we only make them in the softest yarn available, i.e. no itch factor.

Here are three options: all 20% off the usual price:

1. 3 skeins  LUXE 100% CASHMERE @ $84.00

2. 1 skein INTRIGUE 100%  CASHMERE + 2 skeins 100%merino@ $52.00

3. 1 skein GOTTAKNIT 100% Cashmere + 2 skeins 100% merino @ 46.40

all prices are per project, including pattern.  Does not include needles

This Blue Plate Special ends Saturday, April 4, 2009.  Check your email from knitting news@gottaknit.net for more BLUE PLATE SPECIALS.

Log on to Gottaknit.net for location and store hours

offer good while supplies last

• Our first blue plate special was such a huge success; we had to come up with an even better one for the week of April 13th. Need a quick and easy baby blanket?  Here’s a fun one that wont break your budget:

tri colored striped blanket (your choice of many colors) using 8 balls of the softest machine washable merino wool :$64.00

OR

tri colored striped blanket(your choice of color) using 10 balls of machine washable cotton: $64.00

this is a 20% savings, and the pattern is included

offer good until April 26, 2009; may not be combined with other promotions

• The New York Stash Exchange is coming to Gotta Knit!  Read about it at www.gottaknit.net
• New Iris Schreier class scheduled for June 3rd 2009.  Go to www.gottaknit.net for more info

Please note our new summer hours:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 11:00 am-6:00 pm

Tuesday and Thursday: 11:00am-7:00pm

Saturday: 11:00am-4:00pm

WE WILL BE CLOSED ON SUNDAYS THROUGH LABOR DAY

• The baby blanket BLUE PLATE SPECIAL WAS SO POPULAR,  we are extending it for two more weeks(through May 9th) If you need to knit a gift which is both luxurious and affordable, this is the perfect opportunity:

tri colored striped blanket(your choice of color) using 10 balls of machine washable cotton: $64.00

                                                 OR

tri colored striped blanket using 8 balls of machine washable merino: $64.00

this is a 20% savings, and the pattern is included

offer good until May 9, 2009; may not be combined with other promotions

Don’t forget:

• The New York Stash Exchange is coming to Gotta Knit!  Read about it at www.gottaknit.net
• New Iris Schreier class scheduled for June 3rd 2009. Hurry to register! This class is filling up! Go to www.gottaknit.net for more info

Fans of Gotta Knit’s custom designs know about our cowel neck sleeveless shell, perfect for summer because its oh so cool and comfortable… and so affordable and easy to make. We’re making it even more affordable this spring (we want everyone to have at least one)

Here are the options:

1. 1/3” multi colored tactel and nylon ribbon @$64.00

2. textured 100% cotton in solid colors @$54.40

3. heathered or solid 50/50 cotton/acrylic @ 51.20

all prices are for small-medium sizes and include a custom pattern written for your gauge and body measurements!

this is a 20% savings and may not be combined with other promotions

There are a few spots left for Iris Schreier’s class (we told you it would sell out fast!) Please note that Iris redesigned the hat to be more slouchy, in keeping with next year’s styles, so we had to add a little more yarn to the project. Please excuse the increase in price by $10.00. We think it will be worth it! VISIT WWW.GOTTAKNIT.NET for more details
Don’t forget: the NEW YORK STASH EXCHANGE at Gotta Knit! Bring in your old yarns to trade, be inspired by other’s and get some fresh ideas. Visit www.gottaknit.net for more info. RSVP 212 989 3030

Due to popular demand (and because everyone wants to make more than one) we are extending the fun fabulous and oh so cool sleeveless summer cowl as a blue plate special.

Here are the options:

1. 1/3” multi colored tactel and nylon ribbon @$64.00

2. textured 100% cotton in solid colors @$54.40

3. heathered or solid 50/50 cotton/acrylic @ 51.20

all prices are for small-medium sizes and include a custom pattern written for your gauge and body measurements!

this is a 20% savings and may not be combined with other promotions

offer ends July 6, 2009

• Check out our new and improved gallery of sweaters (and hats scarves and handwarmers too) at www.gottaknit.net. There are new pics and we think the slideshow is awesome!
• Shirley Paden Finishing class is scheduled for September.  We know it’s early, but so many of you have been asking so don’t forget to register soon.  Her classes fill fast.  Call 212 989 3030

Nicki Epstein, the master of borders, trims and embellishments is returning once again to Gotta Knit!  Those of you who have met her and taken her classes, know this is one not to be missed.  This will be a truly fun and educational evening in which Nicki will sign her new book “Knitting In Tuscany” and teach us how to make her flower scarf using Art Yarns gorgeous hand dyed yarns.  What could be more inspirational than experiencing Nicki’s larger than life personality, and working with Art Yarns yarns? Don’t wait to register;  her classes always fill up and space is limited. Go to www.gottaknit.net for more info

• Don’t forget to register for our STASH BUSTER CLASS, July 23; 5:30-7:30.  BYO stash and needles- we’ll get you started on a terrific project!

• Shirley Paden’ s finishing 101 is scheduled for September 9th.  There may not be a new class following this for a while, as Shirley’s first book is coming out this Fall, and she’ll be in huge demand.

call Gotta Knit! @ 212 989 3030 or check out  www.gottaknit.net for more info

Thank you all for making our BLUE PLATE SPECIALS such a huge sucess! We’ve worked together sucessfully to fight the recession blues! Here is the last one for summer.

Because all of our customers who knit the top down shrug enjoyed it so much, we decided to make it a blue plate special. Now everyone can make one (or two or three) . The top down shrug looks great on all body types, is easy to make, and very very useful as a coverup over sundresses and tank tops. Here are the options:

OPTION I: one strand 50/50 cotton/acrylic blend + one strand cotton/silk blend with a tiny bit of metallic. cost: $72.00

OPTIONII: one strand 100% cotton + one strand cotton/ silk blend with a bit of metallic. cost:$74.40

OPTIONIII: one strand 50/50 cotton/acrylic + one strand cotton/rayon/silk blend. cost: $61.60

All options include a CUSTOM WRITTEN PATTERN

These prices reflect a 20% savings and may not be combined with other promotions. Offer ends September 1.

• Don’t forget to register for Nicki Epstein’s flower scarf workshop and Shirly Paden’s Finishing101. We know September seems like a long while away, but these classes are already filling

Nicki Epsein: Wednesday, September 9th, 2009, 6:00-8:00pm

Shirley Paden Finishing101: Monday, September 14th, 6:00- 9:00pm

• Speaking of September being right around the corner, our NEW FALL YARNS ARE ARRIVING NOW. Come and be inspired. Bring a picture of a sweater from a fashion magazine and we’ll copy it for you. We’ll get you ready for the new season!

• We’ve just unpacked 150 lbs of delicious merinos and  luscious alpacas.  So we’re having a MAKE ROOM FOR FALL SPECTACULAR SUMMER SALE. All Summer yarns will be 10%-30% off for one week only beginning Monday August 24th.  This is a private promotion for email recipients only so please mention that you’ve received this offer.

• Please note that we will be closed Friday, August 21st and Saturday, August 22.

• There are only 3 spaces left for Nicky Epstein’s book signing and class on September 9th.  Everyone loves Nicky and we knew this class would be full.  Don’t miss out on this funfilled evening of  knitting know how and creativity. Call 212 989 3030

• It’s hot out there but our store is  cool.  Our shelves are already burgeoning with new yarns for fall, and we are full of inspiration.  Get started early so you’ll have that brand new coat, sweater, scarf or hat ready for the new season! Don’t forget we will custom design and write an adult sweater pattern for you* so you only need to fall in love with the yarn!

*free with $100.00 minimum purchase

• Check out our website: www.gottaknit.net in the next few weeks for our fall line up of trunkshows and classes We’ve got a great new and exciting season in store for you

• It’s that time again.  We are celebrating our anniversary with our annualTrendsetter Kashmir trunkshow and sale. See all the beautiful colors of this very luxe yarn and receive 15% off your Kashmir purchase when you mention this email.

• Receive 10% off all other cashmere in the store plus an additional 10% on our basket of limited edition cashmere skeins.*
• Buy 3 or more skeins of cashmere and you’ll receive a free pattern for our famous neck cowl (we  made them popular a few years ago; now they are featured in the Fall Bloomingdales catalogue), custom written to your gauge.

• Please go to our news article:  HELP US BRING MORE JOY TO OTHERS to read about Gotta Knit’s nomination as an inspirational business.  See how you can help us win the promotional tools that will enable us share our craft with others.

• Go to www.gottaknit.net to see our upcoming trunk shows and events

*May not be combined with other promotions.  Mention this email to receive this special offer for email recipients only.
Offer good thru September 30,2009.

Hello

This is one last effort to ask for your help.  We promise no more emails for a while!

We want to thank those of you who have successfully endorsed our store on the Shine A Light website, but know just as many of you had difficulty with the site. Many of our customers have told us so. Hopefully, you can try one more time.  We need 50 endorsements by September 13. We have had 474 viewings since my last email to you, so I know you all have checked it out but your vote is not being counted.

1) click on http://shinealight.ivillage.com/sbo-profile/?ProfileID=4483

2) be sure to register – your vote wont count unless you do and be sure to scroll down to the end of the rules box before you check that you agree to the rules of the contest

3) log on to vote

4) click on endorse now

Knowing knitters the way that we do, we know you will persevere!

Thanks once again,

Goldie and Laura

• It’s that time of year again! Prism Hand Dyed yarn lovers rejoice! Gotta Knit will be the temporary home to all of our favorite yarns by Prism: Giant Balls Of Mohair, Merino and Cashmere Blends, the luxurious Saki Sock Yarn, and of course, Angora, Angora, and more Angora, to name just a few.

If just knitting with all these magnificent yarns is not tempting enough we will further tempt you with a 5% off promotion on all Prism Yarns purchased from October 9th through October 16th, 2009.*

• Shirley Paden is schedualed to teach our finishing class on November 9th from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. This class is always full so don’t wait to register. Call Gotta Knit at 212 989 3030 to sign up.

* This promotion is offered only to email subscribers and may not be combined with other offers

• We’ve never seen such big balls! Beginning November 1st Gotta Knit will be hosting a trunk show of Hand Painted Knitting Yarns, a new company specializing in gigantic balls of yarn, all consisting of a variety of luxurious fibers ; and remarkaly, no knots!! Come experience the fireworks display of gorgeous colors in balls big enough to knit an entire scarf, or a shawl, or even enough to knit a whole sweater or afghan!

• Our prism trunk show has been so sucessful we’ve begged to keep it one more week. Don’t miss the best selection of hand-dyed yarns. We’ve got wonderful samples of large and small projects that wont break the bank, and free patterns too.

• Don’t forget to sign up for Shirley Paden’s finishing class. There are just a few spots still available. This class is invaluble for those who want there sweaters too have that profesionally finished look. November 9th 6:00 pm to 9:00pm

• The biggest balls we’ve ever seen have just arrived and better than expected.  You’ve got to see it to believe it. They’re hanging from the rafters in an explosion of color, lighting up the store like a fireworks display on the Fourth of July!  12 different fibers all hand dyed to match in the most amazing textures and colors all in one ball for you to knit a scarf, a shawl, a sweater, tunic or throw.  We’ve got samples galore, and free patterns to go with your purchase.  We’ll even give you a complimentary lesson on how to carry different yarns up the side of a piece so you don’t need to cut; and less ends to weave in!  This trunk show will be in the store through the month of November, but don’t wait; the best colors are already selling out!

• Last chance to take Shirley Paden’s Finishing 101 class.  This will be the last one for the year.  If you are not already finishing your garments like a pro, you need to take this class: Monday, November 9, 6:00 to 9:00 pm  Call for registration: 212 989 3030

• Stay in touch.  We will be announcing our ever popular annual fashion show scheduled for December. You’ll want to finish your latest GOTTA KNIT! masterpiece so that you can walk down the runway.

• It’s time once again for our annual GOTTA KNIT! FASHION SHOW.  Spend an evening flaunting your handknit creations.  Enjoy a snack and beverage while being inspired by Gotta Knit! originals.

We cordially invite you for a fun filled 2 hour celebration of our customer’s works of art knit or crocheted throughout the year.

when: Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 5:30-7:30 pm
where: Gotta Knit! : 14 east 34th street, NYC
RSVP : 212 989 3030 by December 1st

• The BIG BALLS of gorgeous hand painted multi textured yarns will be in the store for only 1 week more.  You’ve got to see this stuff to believe it! FREE PATTERNS with yarn purchase!
  
• Please note our Thanksgiving week hours:
  Monday, November 23rd: 11:00am – 6:00pm
  Tuesday, November 24th: 11:00am – 7:00pm
  Wednesday, November 25th and Friday November 27th: 11:00am – 4:00pm
  Saturday, November 28th and Sunday, November 29th: 11:00 am – 4:00pm
  WE WILL BE CLOSED THANKSGIVING

• No time to knit for the holidays?  We’ve got the answer.  Gotta Knit is having it’s annual  holiday sample sale:  Hand knit garments  are on sale, drastically marked down to prices below what it would cost in materials… and never mind the time!!  Best of all: no one needs to know you didn’t knit it yourself. Two weeks only: December 11th-December 25th

• Please note our holiday hours:  Christmas eve, December 24th: 11:oo am – 4:00pm

Christmas day, December,25th: closed

Saturday, December 26th: closed

Sunday, December 27: 11:00am – 4:00pm

Monday and Wednesday, December 28th and 30th: 11am- 6:00pm

Tuesday, December 29th: 11am-7:00pm

New Year’s Eve: 11:00am- 4:00pm

New Year’s Day: closed

Saturday, January 1st and Sunday, January 2nd: closed

we will reopen Monday, January, 3rd, for normal business hours

• ON VALENTINE’S DAY WE WANT YOU TO TRADE IN YOUR CLUNKERS! No, we don’t mean your old lovers, boyfriends or husbands; just lots of old balls of yarn.  From 11:00 am to 3:00 pm you may bring in your unwanted yarn, unfinished (rippable) projects, even half  used balls.  For every 1 pound of yarn you leave with us (we will weigh it), you will receive a $2.00 certificate toward a yarn purchase at Gotta Knit that day.  Best yet, we will have a list of charities to which you may donate your yarn.  This is definitely a win win event… and so much fun!

• Learn to knit on two circular needles in the round: On February 18th, In conjunction with The City Bakery’s Hot Chocolate Month, Gotta Knit! will be donating our time and expertise to further our love of knitting.  Go to http://hot-chocolate-festival.com to register for a fun filled night of knitting workshops, dinner and unlimited hot chocolate.

• Laura’s Design class: Have you ever seen the perfect sweater in a fashion magazine and wanted to knit it yourself, but could not write the pattern? Have you ever seen a beautiful garment in a knitting magazine but the yarn is no longer available? Or the gauge is  8 stitches to the inch and you refuse to knit with anything less than a #10 needle?  Or the neck is just all wrong for you, and you want to change it? Is every commercial pattern you’ve ever looked at just the wrong size for you? If you have answered “yes” to any of these questions, you just have to take our design class: February 21st and 28th from 2:00-4:00pm
  
• Valentine’s Day Special to email subscribers only:  Take 14% off All red yarn in store…  because we love you!

• Beautiful knitting requires superb finishing.  Take Shirley Paden’s Class and look like a pro.

When: Monday, March 15, 2010; 6:00-9:00pm
Where: Gotta Knit!
Cost: $80.00 (includes an invaluable instructional handout)

• You are invited to attend a celebration honoring Shirley Paden, knitting friend and mentor who has just published her first book. Join us on March 23rd from 5:30 til 7:00 for a book signing and refreshments.

Cost:$40.00 + tax (includes book; refreshments complimentary)

• Learn to create the wonderful felted bags that you’ve seen hanging around Gotta Knit! These whimsical bags make wonderful spring and summer projects; not to mention quick and economical holiday gifts.  In a two week course you will learn about the art of felting and how to embellish, line, and apply handles to these wearable works of art.

When: 2 Tuesday evenings, April 6th and 20th : 5:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $85.00 (includes yarn, handles, tapestry needle)*

• Love jewelry and want to learn how to knit it?  We went nuts over these silver plated wire cuffs with fresh water pearls, and are  dying to learn how to make them. They’re just about as gorgeous as anything we saw last month on the Ponte Vecchio!  Join us as we learn the new skill of knitting with wire.

When: May 4th;  5:30-8:30 pm

Cost: $177.50 (includes silver plated wire, fresh water pearls and enamel clasp)*

Please visit our website at www.gottaknit.net  or call us at 212 989 3030 for more information on any of these events or classes.

Please call to register, and don’t delay as space is limited and classes fill fast

*knitting needles not included

• Our Fabulous Felted Bag Class has been rescheduled for May 25th and June 8th, 2010.  This is a two day, 4 hour class in which you will learn to make the fabulous felted bags you’ve admired at Gotta Knit! Learn about the art of felting, how to determine how much you have to knit to get your desired size, how to create the beautiful embellishments for your bag, make handles, and sew in lining.  Once you’ve made your bag you’ll want to try your hand at ipod, cell phone, and computer cases!  Felting is the perfect method for creating these fun projects.

when: Two Tuesday evenings: May 25th and June 8th; 5:30-7:30 pm

where : Gotta Knit!

cost: $85.00 includes materials (knitting needles not included)

call 212 989 3030 to register

• The colors of spring are lining the shelves of Gotta Knit!  We’ve got soft Pima Cottons in every imaginable color,  Shiny hand dyed silks, Subtly elegant metallic, cotton and linen, and cotton and rayon blends.  We’ve got so many ideas for beautiful spring and summer projects to go with these yarns, and don’t forget as always, we’ll write you a custom pattern to go with your yarn purchase.*

• We are hosting our  Second Annual New York Stash Exchange! Bring your stash of yarns to Gotta Knit! to trade with fellow knitters. You’ll be exchanging your treasures with other knitters to spice up your collection, inspire a new project,  or freshen up an old idea.  Goldie and Laura will be on hand to make design suggestions.  We’ll even give you a free pattern to use your limited edition, one of a kind, new found gems.  This event was a huge success last year so don’t miss out!

when: Tuesday, May 11; 5:00-7:00 pm

where: Gotta Knit!

cost: free

* minimum purchased waived for custom patterns written for summer yarns

• For the first time in history (at least in thirteen years), Gotta Knit! will be offering half price private knitting lessons on groupon.com on May5,2010 To purchase a coupon for this remarkable event, You must go to www.Groupon.com to order. You have one day to purchase, but the coupon will be good until October 30, 2010.Tell all your facebook and twitter pals; This is an unbelievable one time offer! Go to the side deal on Wednesday, May 5th at www.groupon.com for more info.
• Blue Plate Specials, great deals on Gotta Knit! Custom Designed projects, are back. If you’re getting our emails then you’ll periodically receive news of great specials on a new project custom designed for you, our email subscriber. Here is the first:

Our side to side, boat neck,three quarter sleeve spring tee, perfect for those who can’t pick only one yarn. There are so many beautiful choices filling our shelves why should you have to choose! Our Blue Plate Special Version consists of three colors of Pima Cotton, two colors of a metallic cotton blend, and a multicolored ribbon. See top pictured below (you may have to enable links and images)

Our April Blue Plate Special in your choice of colors

The cost: $88.00 (normally a $110.00 value) which includes a custom written pattern*

• Don’t forget to register for our felted bag class

Learn how to knit, felt, embellish and line these wearable works of art in just two evenings. We will supply the yarn, sewing needles, and pattern. You bring the knitting needles and your creative self!

When:2nights: Tuesday, May25th and June 8th from 5:30-7:30pm

Cost$85.00 includes materials (knitting needles not included)

Register early; Classes fill fast! 212 989 3030

Learn to make bags like those pictured below

Learn to make these great bags and other small projects like ipod and cell phone cases

• For the first time in history (at least in thirteen years), Gotta Knit! will be offering half price private knitting lessons on groupon.com on May5,2010 To purchase a coupon for this remarkable event, You must go to www.Groupon.com to order. You have one day to purchase, but the coupon will be good until October 30, 2010.Tell all your facebook and twitter pals; This is an unbelievable one time offer! Go to the side deal on Wednesday, May 5th at www.groupon.com for more info.
• Blue Plate Specials, great deals on Gotta Knit! Custom Designed projects, are back. If you’re getting our emails then you’ll periodically receive news of great specials on a new project custom designed for you, our email subscriber. Here is the first:

Our side to side, boat neck,three quarter sleeve spring tee, perfect for those who can’t pick only one yarn. There are so many beautiful choices filling our shelves why should you have to choose! Our Blue Plate Special Version consists of three colors of Pima Cotton, two colors of a metallic cotton blend, and a multicolored ribbon. See top pictured below (you may have to enable links and images)

Our April Blue Plate Special in your choice of colors

The cost: $88.00 (normally a $110.00 value) which includes a custom written pattern*

• Don’t forget to register for our felted bag class

Learn how to knit, felt, embellish and line these wearable works of art in just two evenings. We will supply the yarn, sewing needles, and pattern. You bring the knitting needles and your creative self!

When:2nights: Tuesday, May25th and June 8th from 5:30-7:30pm

Cost$85.00 includes materials (knitting needles not included)

Register early; Classes fill fast! 212 989 3030

Learn to make bags like those pictured below

Learn to make these great bags and other small projects like ipod and cell phone cases

• GOTTA KNIT’S GOING SHOPPING!  We will be choosing new yarns for fall this weekend.  Our hours on Saturday will remain the same (11:00-4:00), but Monday, June 14th we will open late, at 1:00 pm

• Our BLUE PLATE SPECIAL is extended through June 30th.  This is a super easy, yet sophisticated top for summer.  Take advantage of the great price while supplies last!
  

Our SHAPELESS SHAPED BOATNECK COTTON PULLOVER (PICTURED BELOW)

The perfect summer project for a beginner or beyond

• OPTION I: beautiful textured multicolored cotton blend with shiney bumps starting from $56.00 for size small ($70.00 value)
• OPTION II: classic cotton blend starting from $52.00 ($64.00 value)
• OPTION III: glamorous metalic cotton blend starting from $62.00 (77.00 value)*

*offer good until June 30, 2010 or while supplies last

*as always the pattern is included with yarn purchase

*offer may not be combined with other promotions

• Summer Seminar Sale:  Choose one of three (or take as many as you like) two session seminars for $85.00 (a $110.00 value)

• Option I: Learn to knit a hat (EVEN IF YOU’VE NEVER KNIT BEFORE)

in a two hour seminar (covered in two sessions) you will learn to cast on, knit, join in the        round, decrease, and use  double pointed  needles

• Option II:Learn to knit socks ( for knitters who are beyond beginners)

in this two session seminar you will learn to knit on double pointed knitting needles,how to                                              shape the heel, flap,and  gusset of a sock,  and  the Kitchner method of closing the toe.

• Option III: Learn to knit lace for beginners and beyond

in this two session seminar you will learn the skills required to follow beautiful lace patterns, from                                            the simple to the more complicated.

**Seminar purchase must be made by July 15, 2010, but classes may be scheduled any time before September 1.

• GOTTA KNIT’S GOING SHOPPING!  We will be choosing new yarns for fall this weekend.  Our hours on Saturday will remain the same (11:00-4:00), but Monday, June 14th we will open late, at 1:00 pm

• Our BLUE PLATE SPECIAL is extended through June 30th.  This is a super easy, yet sophisticated top for summer.  Take advantage of the great price while supplies last!
  

Our SHAPELESS SHAPED BOATNECK COTTON PULLOVER (PICTURED BELOW)

• OPTION I: beautiful textured multicolored cotton blend with shiney bumps starting from $56.00 for size small ($70.00 value)
• OPTION II: classic cotton blend starting from $52.00 ($64.00 value)
• OPTION III: glamorous metalic cotton blend starting from $62.00 (77.00 value)*

*offer good until June 30, 2010 or while supplies last

*as always the pattern is included with yarn purchase

*offer may not be combined with other promotions

• Summer Seminar Sale:  Choose one of three (or take as many as you like) two session seminars for $85.00 (a $110.00 value)

• Option I: Learn to knit a hat (EVEN IF YOU’VE NEVER KNIT BEFORE)

in a two hour seminar (covered in two sessions) you will learn to cast on, knit, join in the        round, decrease, and use  double pointed  needles

• Option II:Learn to knit socks ( for knitters who are beyond beginners)

in this two session seminar you will learn to knit on double pointed knitting needles, how to                                               shape the heel, flap,and  gusset of a sock,  and  the Kitchner method of closing the toe.

• Option III: Learn to knit lace for beginners and beyond

in this two session seminar you will learn the skills required to follow beautiful lace patterns, from                                            the simple to the more complicated.

**Seminar purchase must be made by July 15, 2010, but classes may be scheduled any time before September 1.

• Summer Seminar Sale: Choose one of three (or take as many as you like) two session seminars for $85.00 (a $110.00 value)

• Option I: Learn to knit a hat (EVEN IF YOU’VE NEVER KNIT BEFORE)

in a two hour seminar (covered in two sessions) you will learn to cast on, knit, join in the round, decrease, and use double pointed needles

• Option II:Learn to knit socks ( for knitters who are beyond beginners)

in this two session seminar you will learn to knit on double pointed knitting needles, how to shape the heel, flap,and gusset of a sock, and the Kitchner method of closing the toe.

• Option III: Learn to knit lace for beginners and beyond

in this two session seminar you will learn the skills required to follow beautiful lace patterns, from the simple to the more complicated.

**Seminar purchase must be made by July 15, 2010, but classes may be scheduled any time before September 1. These are private lessons and an amazing deal

Here are our hours for The July 4th Weekend:

Friday, July 2: 11:00 am – 4:00pm

Saturday, July 3: closed

Sunday, July 4: closed

Monday, July 5: 12:00pm-6:00pm

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• NOVELTIES ARE BACK and we’ve got them! New fall yarns are arriving everyday: gorgeous colors, thick and thin, chunky, glitter , glitter, and more glitter. (we’re all tired of sad, drab, gloomy politics, news , weather, and economy: let’s have some fun with yarn!)

• Its time again for our annual Trendsetter Kashmir Trunkshow. We’ve got every color of their most luxurious yarn in stock.

• For two weeks only: Wednesday, August 25 – Wednesday, September 8 we are offering 15% off on all Kashmir and 10% off on all other Cashmere in the store*

• log on to www.gottaknit.net to learn about all the wonderful trunk shows and events we have in store for you this fall

*This offer may not be combined with other store promotions. As always free custom adult sweater patterns are available

• Gotta Knit! will be closed Monday, September,6th for the labor day holiday, and will reopen on Tuesday, September 7th.
• Don’t forget there are only a few days left to get 15% off on Trendsetter Yarn’s most luxurious Kashmir, and 10% off all other Cashmere in the store.*  This is a private promotion offered only to our email subscribers

*sale ends Wednesday, September 8, may not be combined with other store promotions

• Check out our website at www.gottaknit.net for upcoming trunkshows and events: Its gonna be our BEST FALL EVER!

As most of our customers already know, Every Week Is Fashion Week at Gotta Knit*. This week, however, we are joining ranks with all the New York Fashionistas with a special event and promotion for our email subscribers

From Wednesday September 15th through Wednesday, September 22nd we will be highlighting our favorite novelty yarns with an exciting accessory trunk show. Trendsetter Yarns, the king of chic and sophisticated novelties will be filling Gotta Knit with fun, frivolous, and extravagant accessories to knit and crochet. Extravagant doesnt have to be expensive and to tempt you even frurther we will offer you a 10% discount on Trendsetter novelties, and free patterns with yarn purchase.

Please note: we will be closed Saturday, September 18th

* Gotta Knit, the most fashionable yarn store in NYC, is known for custom design and custom pattern writing. Here, you can bring us pages from fashion magazines, your favorite new looks from the runway, or any other sweater fantasy you may have. We will design and write the pattern for your gauge and your exact body measurements. We’ve got our knitting fingers on the pulse of fashion trends and have lots of great ideas for big and small projects

• We are once again open Sundays: 11:00 am- 4:00 pm

• Thursday, September, 30th is the last day to buy your yarn tax free. Take advantage of the 8.875% savings on Thursday and email subscribers will receive an additional 1.125% off their yarn purchase. That’s a 10% savings over all!

The magnificent hand dyed luxury yarns from prism have arrived, and there’s something for everyone.  Following this falls trends,  we’ve asked Prism to send us a ton of their new yarns Merino 12, a luxuriously soft and very fat merino,  and Elise, a sultry, sexy,slinky metalic. Along with our favorites, saki, symphony, and merino mia, Gotta Knit! is exploding with vibrant color.  Oh and for all you Angora junkies, we’ve got lots of that too.

Email subscribers: we are rewarding you with 10% off any Prism yarn purchase October 15- October 22.

Please note our new Fall Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 11:00am-6:00pm

Wednesday, Thursday: 11:00am-7:00pm

Saturday, Sunday: 11:00am-4:00pm

The biggest balls we’ve ever seen have just arrived; and even better than last year’s, with sophisticated tone on tone, monochromatics, in worsted weight as well as dk. You’ve got to see it to believe it. They’re hanging from the rafters in an explosion of color, lighting up the store like a fireworks display on the Fourth of July! 12 different fibers all hand dyed to match in the most amazing textures and colors all in one ball for you to knit a scarf, a shawl, a sweater, tunic or throw. We’ve got great design ideas, and free patterns to go with your purchase. We’ll even give you a complimentary lesson on how to carry different yarns up the side of a piece so you don’t need to cut; and less ends to weave in! This trunk show will be in the store through the month of November.

• Email subscribers: we are rewarding you with 10% off your HAND PAINTED KNITTING YARNS purchase from November 1-November 5, 2010

Beginning Wednesday, November 10th, for two weeks only, Gotta Knit will be showcasing Claudia’s gorgeous handpainted yarn in more colors than we can count.  Claudia, herself will be there on Thursday from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm to meet you. In  celebration of this unique event we are serving wine and cheese, and offering free knitting patterns and lots of inspiration for those who purchase her yarn.

• when: Thursday, November 11, 2010 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
• where: Gotta Knit! 14 east 34th street, 5th floor
• cost: free
• RSVP 212 989 3030 by Wednesday, November 10

Don’t forget our Handpainted Knitting Yarns (the biggest balls you’ve ever seen)trunk show is still going on.  Two trunk shows in one month:it’s like christmas in November!

• Who cares about black  friday?   Here, at Gotta Knit! we’ve got green and red friday.  For our email subscribers only we are offering 15% off on all red or green yarns in the store.  Yes that includes multi colors that contain either of those.  Promotion is one day only: Friday, November 26,2010

• Please note our Thanksgiving Holiday hours:

Wednesday: 11am-4:00pm

Thursday: closed

Friday: 11am-6:00pm

Saturday: 11am-4:00pm

Sunday: 11am-4:00pm

Happy Turkey Day!!!

• There’s still time to knit some spectacular gifts for your loved ones that will take 3, 2, or even only one evening! We’ve got great ideas and FREE PATTERNS TOO!

• Don’t have any time to knit? Our anual holiday sample sale is still going on. Purchase handknit garments for way less than the cost of the materials. Now through December 31.

• Gotta Knit! is auctioning off our famous circle jacket. You know which one; you’ve seen it in the store knit out of Art Yarns Hand-Dyed Silk Rhapsody and finished with Prism’s Hand- Dyed Angora. Opening bid is $230.00 (this is 30%off the cost of materials alone). Please call in your bids :212 989 3030, or visit Gotta Knit!

• Below are our holiday hours for the weeks of December 20 and 27:

• Monday, Tuesday : 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

• Wednesday, Thursday: 11:00 am- 7:00 pm

• Friday: 11:00 am- 4:00 pm

WE WILL BE CLOSED SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

Here is our gift to you:

Martha’s Perfect holiday gift:

Feather and Fan Fingerless Mittens

materials: 420 yards fingering weight, #3 (U.S.) size dpkns

gauge: 28st=10cm

Terms:

M1L: Left Slant M1: With left needle tip, lift strand between needles front to back. Knit the lifted look through the back to twist the stitch.

M1R: Right Slant M1: With left needle tip, lift strand between needles back to front. Knit the lifted look through the front to twist the stitch.

CO: cast on

BO: bind off

PU: pick up

Cuff

Cast on 40 stitches.* Join, being careful not to twist.

Purl one round.

Then, work Feather and Fan as follows:

Round 1: K1, (K2tog) 3X, (yo, K1) 3,X (K2tog) 3X, K1

Round 2: Knit

Round 3, Knit

Round 4, Purl

Repeat 7 times (or to desired length)

Hand

Knit 2 rounds

Increase 1 stitch at end of next round.

Total stitches: 41

Shape thumb gusset

Knit across 19 stitches, pm, M1L, K1, M1R, pm, knit to end: 2 stitches increased, 3 gusset stitches between marker.

Knit one round

Increase 2 stitches inside gusset markers in this manner every 3 rounds 4 times, then 2 stitches every 4 rounds 2 times

Total gusset stitches: 15

On next round, place gusset stitches on length of yarn, remove gusset marker, use backward loop method to CO 1 stitch over gap left by gusset, and knit to end of round. Total stitches: 41.

Work even until top knuckle of little finger.

Knit in K1, P1 rib for approximately 1 1/2 inch (or desired length). BO loosely.

*You may desire 38 stitches for snugness.

PU stitches on thumb, knit in K1, P1 for 6 rows, BO loosely. You may want to add a stitch (16) so the pattern is even

We’re having warm thoughts and Thinking Spring with our Spring Preview Trunkshow Come see the new hot yarns and new hot looks for spring, Friday, January 14th through Sunday, January 30th, 2011.

• Purchase any spring project using the newest yarns from Trendsetter , Lana Grossa, or GGH and receive 10% to 20% off your yarn purchase* during Gotta Knit’s spring preview trunk show**
• Be one of the first 25 to purchase a Lana Grossa project and receive a free “state of the art” darning needle

• Meet the genius behind the fun and funky yet ultra classy novelty Trendsetter Yarns : Barry Kline : Thursday January 20th 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

*spend $1.00-$50.00 and receive 10% off; $51.00-$150.00 and receive 15% off; $151.00 and up and receive 20%off the total yarn purchase

**offer extended to email subscribers only from Friday January 14th through Sunday January 31st,2011; please mention promotion to receive discount; may not be combined with other promotions

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY:  On Monday, February 14th Gotta Knit! is offering our email subscribers 14% off on all RED and PINK yarn in the store.* BECAUSE WE LOVE YOU!

You asked for it: many customers who know about our annual pilgrimage to Florence Italy want to know what’s in store for 2012.  Read all about what we saw on our website: www.gottaknit.net. Go to the NEWS tab.

Gotta Knit will be closed on Sunday, February 20th.

*please mention email at time of checkout to receive discount.  May not be combined with other offers

Sorry our VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL came out a day late.  To spread a little loving from GOTTA KNIT! we’re offering 14% off all pink and red yarn in the store for the entire week of February 14th.*  Yes, that includes multi color yarns with even a bit of red or pink, merinos, cashmeres, and even our new spring collection… because we love you!

* promotion ends February 20th, 2011; may not be combined with other offers; sorry no special orders

We’ve got great ideas for spring projects galore at Gotta Knit!  Purchase Prism’s hand-dyed yarns  March 3-March 10th and we’ll give you free patterns and handholding to help turn  prism’s magnificent spring yarns into your very own unique wearable work of art.

• Each skein of Prism Hand painted yarns is in itself a virtual masterpiece.  Working with these yarns make even the most novice knitter look like an expert.
• At Gotta Knit!, we’ve got great ideas for big and small projects; for experts and brand new knitters.
• Only for email subscribers: 10% off all prism yarn purchases March 3-March 6, 2011*

*please mention offer at time of check out.  May not be combined with other discounts or promotions

We’ve extended the prism trunk show by a few more days. The colors and textures filling our shelves are  so cheery we just can’t bare to send it back!

• Purchase Prism’s hand-dyed yarns  March 3-March 16th and we’ll give you free patterns and handholding to help turn  prism’s magnificent spring yarns into your very own unique wearable work of art.

INTRODUCING TENCEL:  We’re just so excited about Prism’s hand-dyed Tencel that we need to tell you more about it:

• Tencel is a cellulose based fiber (comes from trees) like rayon BUT it is so much better! It is silky soft; it holds it’s shape much better than bamboo and rayon; 10X more absorbent than cotton; AND WOW: you need to see how it picks up color!
• For the ecologically minded (and really who doesn’t care about the environment?), Tencel comes from trees that are very highly replaceable and sustainable, and the chemicals used in the manufacturing are captured and reused again and again.
• You need to come and see it for yourself; trunk show ends March 16th!

PURCHASE TWO PRIVATE KNITTING LESSONS FOR $52.00 PLUS $20.00 WORTH OF SUPPLIES FOR $10.00 at www.groupon.com.  This is a great opportunity to improve your knitting skills and go beyond unshaped garments.  The deal will be on for one day only, March 14th,2011.

Many of you are not aware that the state has put into effect a tax exemption on all clothing or components of clothing (yarn, buttons) that cost under $55.00. No more 4.4% tax levied on yarn!

That means you wil be paying ZERO % tax on yarn , since New York City has maintained a tax exemption on these types of articles all along. As long as each ball is under $55.00 and you will be making clothing, that’s a good reason to buy yarn in New York!

AND to ease the pain of Tax Day,  from now until April 15,20011, Gotta Knit! will be offering an additional 4.4% off on all yarn purchased in the store*  TAX WEEK NEVER FELT SO GOOD!

*may not be combined with other sales or promotions; special orders not included

Mother’s Day is on the way and we’ve got great ideas for quick projects that are easy, fun and affordable .

To make things even easier on your wallet, we’re giving away free patterns for infinity scarves, neck warmers, cowels,  ruffled scarves , and fingerless gloves.*

No time to knit for mom?  We’re having a sample sale beginning Thursday, April 28th. For one week only, our beautiful store samples will be drastically marked down.  There’s no way you could knit them for these prices!

Don’t forget: we sell gift cards.  At any denomination, this makes the best and most stress free gift of all for you or your loved ones.

Please note that beginning the week of May 1st Gotta Knit will be open by appointment only on Sundays until further notice.

Special Gift Card Pomo for two days only : Friday, May 6 and Saturday May 7

Spend $50.00 for a $55.00 card  (10% savings)

Spend $100.00 for a $115.00 card (15%savings)

Spend $200.00 for a $240.00 card (20%savings)

Too busy to come into the store?  Just call us (212 989 3030) and we’ll hold the card for when mom  comes in

The sample sale we ran last week was such a huge success we’ve extended it until May 7, and added several more gorgeous garments. Handknit garments at a fraction of the cost it would take to knit them yourself.  You’ve got to see it to believe it!

Gotta Knit is offering 45% off private knitting lessons! Go to www.thedealist.com to learn more.

We’ve got great ideas for summer beach projects.  They’re small, they’re cool, and we’re giving away free patterns with yarn purchase.  Come in, get inspired and get ready for summer!

Please note our Memorial Day Weekend hours:

Friday, May 27 : 11:00 am to 6:00 pm

Saturday, May 28: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Sunday, May 29 and Monday, May 30: Closed

Blue Plate Specials, great deals on Gotta Knit! Custom Designed projects, are back. If you’re getting our emails then you’ll periodically receive news of great specials on a new project custom designed for you, our email subscriber. Here is the first:

Our Trendy Spring Summer Infinity Scarf:  Easy to knit and extremely portable for summer car trips and days on the beach.  Your Choice:

• 100% deliciously soft and super chunky Cotton tape knit on #11 needles: $47.00 *
• Cotton and Silk: sheer luxury in a ball,   knit on #11 needles: $51.00*
• 100%  Hand-dyed Tencel will look like an artpiece around your neck. Knit on #10 1/2 needles: $44.00*

Wear it like a necklace purely for fashion or wrap it around and around like a choker for added  warmth.

*  project price reflects a markdown on yarn for email subscribers only and includes the pattern; needles not included

Goldie and Laura are going shopping, this weekend to shop for New Fall Yarns.  Consequently, the store will be closed on Saturday, June 11th, Sunday, June 12th, and will reopen on Monday June 13th at 12 noon.

Please call Gotta Knit! 212 989 3030 to check on weekend hours this summer before visiting the store

• Let the celebrations begin!!  In honor of  July 4th  Gotta Knit! is taking 20% off every ball of yarn that is Red,White, and or Blue for three days only: June 29th, June 30th, and July 1st.

• OOoops! we forgot to send a picture.  So we’re  extending our infinity scarf BLUE PLATE SPECIAL for two more weeks.

Our Trendy Spring Summer Infinity Scarf is  easy to knit and extremely portable for summer car trips and days on the beach.  Your Choice:

• 100% deliciously soft and super chunky Cotton tape knit on #11 needles: $47.00 *
• Cotton and Silk: sheer luxury in a ball,   knit on #11 needles: $51.00*
• 100%  Hand-dyed Tencel will look like an artpiece around your neck. Knit on #10 1/2 needles: $44.00*

• Please note our holiday hours for this weekend:

Friday July 1: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Saturday July 2: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Sunday July 3: closed

Monday July 4: closed   Happy Independence Day!

*project price includes yarn and pattern and reflects at least a 15% discount ;  may not be combined with other promotions ; expires July 15, 2011

• 

  Make this cool top for summer

  • We are not crazy, we know it’s hot out there, but we also know that most of you are just dying to sit in front of a frigid airconditioner and knit your new garments for Fall!  We’ve got the trendiest, most exciting,  and desirable new yarns for the season, in stock now and arriving every day.  Come to Gotta Knit!, be inspired, and let us design a new sweater just for you.

• New Blue Plate Special:

Knit our most popular summer top in the store:  THE  COWL  NECK  SLEEVELESS SHELL  (see above).  It’s easy to wear and easier to knit, even if you are a beginner.

Here are the options:

#1: Use  a cotton polyamide blend in solid colors for the body and a multi colored or beaded cotton blend for the neck : $68.00, $77.00, or $86.00 for small, medium and large, respectively

#2: Use 100% Egyptian Cotton in a variety of tweeds: $58.00, $58.00, and $72.00 for small, medium, and large, respectively.

#3: Use 100% Pima Cotton in solids:  $40.00, $40.00, $50.00  for small, medium, large, respectively

• We will be closed this weekend, July 23rd and July 24th as well as August 6 and August 7
• Please call for saturday hours: We will be open some saturdays
• Sundays  in August by appointment only.

Sorry…

Gotta Knit will be closed on Saturday, August 27th, 2011.  We will reopen on Monday, August 29 at 11:00 am

• It’s HAPPY HOUR at Gotta Knit and we’re offering half price private knitting lessons Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11:30 to 3:30 from August 23 to September 20.  This is a great opportunity to learn a new craft, brush up on forgotten skills, or take your knitting to a whole new level. We’re friendlier than your local bar and so much more healthy! *

the perfect project for those who wish to knit simply beautiful

• New Blue Plate Special: Our shapeless Shaped Shirt (above).  Easy sophistication, yet easy breezy to make, our cool summer top is the perfect project for even the newest knitter.

Here are the options:

#1:  100% pima cotton – solids: $39. (sm), $48.(med), 48.00(lg)**

#2:  100% egyptian cotton – tweeds: $44 (sm), $58. (med), $72.00 (lg)**

#3: cotton/polyamide blend- $58 (sm), $67 (med), $77. (lg)**

BLUE PLATE PROMOTION ENDS SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

• Our annual Trendsetter Kashmir Trunk show begins September 8, 2011.  Come see all the luscious colors in this luxurious cashmere and silk blend and receive 15% off one week only beginning September 8.
• Celebrate with us and receive 15% off on selected cashmere and cashmere blends during our anniversary special one week only beginning September 2, 2011

• Please note, we will be closed Sunday, September 3rd, and Monday, September 4th for the Labor Day holiday.
  

• Check us out at www.gottaknit.net for upcoming trunkshows and special events

*lessons must be scheduled no more than 24hours in advance, cost for one hour is $27.50  This represents 1/2 price of a 1hour ONE ON ONE lesson and does not include materials.  Finishing classes not included.  Please no credit cards.

** price includes yarn and custom pattern and reflects up to 20%off the original.

• It’s HAPPY HOUR at Gotta Knit and we’re offering half price private knitting lessons Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11:30 to 3:30 from August 23 to September 20.  This is a great opportunity to learn a new craft, brush up on forgotten skills, or take your knitting to a whole new level. We’re friendlier than your local bar and so much more healthy! *

• New Blue Plate Special: Our shapeless Shaped Shirt (above).  Easy sophistication, yet easy breezy to make, our cool summer top is the perfect project for even the newest knitter.

Here are the options:

#1:  100% pima cotton – solids: $39. (sm), $48.(med), 48.00(lg)**

#2:  100% egyptian cotton – tweeds: $44 (sm), $58. (med), $72.00 (lg)**

#3: cotton/polyamide blend- $58 (sm), $67 (med), $77. (lg)**

BLUE PLATE PROMOTION ENDS SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

• Our annual Trendsetter Kashmir Trunk show begins September 8, 2011.  Come see all the luscious colors in this luxurious cashmere and silk blend and receive 15% off one week only beginning September 8.
• Celebrate with us and receive 15% off on selected cashmere and cashmere blends during our anniversary special one week only beginning September ,6 2011

• Please note, we will be closed Sunday, September 3rd, and Monday, September 4th for the Labor Day holiday.
  

• Check us out at www.gottaknit.net for upcoming trunkshows and special events

*lessons must be scheduled no more than 24hours in advance, cost for one hour is $27.50  This represents 1/2 price of a 1hour ONE ON ONE lesson and does not include materials.  Finishing classes not included.  Please no credit cards.

** price includes yarn and custom pattern and reflects up to 20%off the original.

Come see all the colors of Prism!  Those of you who are familiar with this most amazing hand dyed yarn company,  know there is no other like it. For 1 week only we  will be showcasing  their  new yarns, including a fabulously fun “fur”.  We’ve got it in cowels, fingerless gloves, infinity scarves, and hats, and it’s incredible! You will be inspired by the  many samples designed by Laura Bryant, as well as Gotta Knit’s unique designs,  created only for Gotta Knit! customers.  Let us design a special one just for you.

• email subscribers: take 10%off all prism trunk show yarns purchased between October 14 and October 19, 2011.*
• take 18% off selected “scarf” bundles

*offer good on trunk show yarns only, special orders not included, all promotional yarns final sale, may not be combined with other promotions

The biggest balls we’ve ever seen have just arrived in HPKY’s  sophisticated variagated, tone on tone, and monochromatics. You’ve got to see it to believe it. They’re hanging from the rafters in an explosion of color, lighting up the store like a fireworks display on the Fourth of July! 12 different fibers all hand dyed to match in the most amazing textures and colors  in one ball for you to knit a scarf, a shawl, a sweater, tunic or throw. We’ve got great design ideas, and free patterns to go with your purchase. We’ll even give you a complimentary lesson on how to carry different yarns up the side of a piece so you don’t need to cut; and less ends to weave in! This trunk show will be in the store through the month of November.

• Email subscribers: we are rewarding you with 10% off your HAND PAINTED KNITTING YARNS purchase* from November 1-November 7, 2010.  Come in on Halloween and receive an extra 5% off.

*offer good on trunk show yarns only, special orders not included, all promotional yarns final sale, may not be combined with other promotions

Sadly, our big ball trunk show is coming to a close  Buy a BIG BALL  by Monday November 28th and we’ll give you 5% off* (we’d rather give it to than fed ex)

Here are our Thanksgiving Day Holiday Hours:

Wednesday, November 23: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Thursday, November 24, THANKSGIVING DAY: CLOSED

Friday, November 25:  11:00am-6:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday: 11:00am- 4:00pm

happy turkey day!

*offer good on trunk show yarns only, special orders not included, all promotional yarns final sale, may not be combined with other promotions

• No Time to knit for the holidays?  No problem.  We’ve got lots of gift projects that will take only an hour or two to knit.  Scarves that will take an hour, fingerless gloves that will take a day, neck warmers and gaitors thatyou can knit in a weekend.  We’ve got the patterns and we’ll give them to  you complimentary with yarn purchase.

• So busy with holiday parties that you don’t have a moment to knit?  Our annual holiday sample sale is the solution.  Buy  one of our magnificent garments that you’ve been admiring all year long, marked down to well below what it would cost to knit, and we’ll give you a coupon for 10% off any future yarn purchase.*

*Buy any sample sale garment December 13-December 23 and receive 10% off any future yarn purchase.  May not be combined with other promotions, 10% off coup0n expires May31, 2012.

GOTTA KNIT WANTS TO WISH ALL OF OUR CUSTOMERS THE HAPPIEST OF HOLIDAYS AND A VERY HEALTHY NEW YEAR

• Here are the hours for the week of Christmas and New Year’s:

Friday, December 23 and December 30: 11:00am – 6:00 pm

Saturday, December 24, and December 31: closed

Sunday, December 25, and January 1: closed

Monday, December 26, and January 2: closed

We will reopen Tuesday, December 27, and January 2

• Don’t forget our sample sale for last minute gift ideas.  Buy any of our ridiculously marked down garments and receive a 10% off coupon for any yarn purchase.*

• After 15 years, we are increasing the price of our private knitting lessons to $60.00 per hour.  Purchase any future lesson before January 1st 2012, and get the old price of $55.00.**

*Buy any sample sale garment December 13-December 23 and receive 10% off any future yarn purchase.  May not be combined with other promotions, 10% off coupon expires May31, 2012.

**Buy lesson before the new year and take it any time at your convenience.  Appointments necessary.

• Yes, it’s cold out there, and yes the weatherman is predicting SNOW this weekend, but SPRING IS ARRIVING EARLY AT GOTTA KNIT!

To celebrate Spring’s early arrival we’re taking 5% off all spring yarns  in  the  store.*  We’ve got gorgeous colors in cotton and silk, cotton and linen, and 100% pima cotton. Spring is in full bloom at Gotta Knit, and our  special promotion for email subscribers only will take the bite out of the dreary winter blues.

• Did somebody mention BLUE???  In honor of the all important game on Sunday, and Big Blue’s success (after all football is the reason many gals learned to knit in the first place, right?) we’re offering a special promotion on Sunday, January 22. Every ball of blue yarn will be discounted 15% for one day only.

On Monday, January 23rd, Gotta Knit! will be closing at 2:00 pm.  We will be open normal business hours for the rest of the week.  Please note that as of February 1, 2012, our hours will change.  Please visit www.gottaknit.net for more information.

*5% spring yarn promotion ends January 30th, 2012, does not include special orders, and may not be combined with other promotions

• As most of you know,  GOTTA KNIT! is the place to go for knitting lessons and instruction.  We are known for individualized attention, exemplified by our custom pattern writing for garments that actually fit, our willingness to pick up dropped stitches, fix mistakes, and rip out portions of our customer’s work (and of course put those scarey live stitches back on a needle!), and the shear numbers of new knitters who have left our store with beautiful knitting projects after only a one hour lesson.

We are therefore tweaking our hours to accommodate more people who need individual attention.  As of February 1, our hours for shopping, listed below, will change slightly.  We are, however, adapting to the changing needs of our customers, and will continue to see those who need our individual attention, outside of regular store hours, by appointment.

NEW HOURS AS OF FEBRUARY 1:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Thursday : 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

• Knitting is a great thing to do while watching the superbowl … AS LONG AS YOUR PROJECT IS MINDLESS!

We’ve got the perfect football watching projects for you at Gotta Knit!, and in honor of the all important game on Sunday, and Big Blue’s success (after all football is the reason many gals learned to knit in the first place, right?) we’ll give you free patterns and 10% off all blue yarns in the store, February 2 – February 5, 2012.*

•  You asked for it: many customers who know about our annual pilgrimage to Florence Italy want to know what’s in store for 2013.  Read all about what we saw on our website: www.gottaknit.net. Go to the NEWS tab.

*yes, even cashmeres, hand-dyed and variegated yarns with just a little blue are included.  This offer may not be combined with other promotions and does not include special orders.

• You Don’t Have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and knitter’s all over should thank the Irish for their role in knitting history.   From March 15 – March 18, we’re offering 15% off all GREEN* yarn in the store; and 17% off all Green yarn if you happen to be wearing something green.

•  Our annual Prism SPRING Hand dyed trunk show is back: March 22-April 1.  Come and be inspired by the myriad of gorgeous colors in cotton, cotton blends, rayon, and tencel.  We’ve got lots of great ideas for spring knitwear, big and small projects, and free patterns,too.

*yes, even cashmeres, hand-dyed and variegated yarns with just a little green are included.  This offer may not be combined with other promotions and does not include special orders.  All sale items final sale.

We’re in full bloom at Gotta Knit with prism’s hand-dyed spring yarns.  We’ve got tapes and ribbons in cotton blends, rayon, rayon blends and tencel*…

And we’ve got great ideas for spring projects galore.  Purchase Prism’s hand-dyed yarns  March 22-March 30th and we’ll give you free patterns and handholding to help turn  prism’s magnificent spring yarns into your very own unique wearable work of art.

• Each skein of Prism Hand painted yarns is in itself a virtual masterpiece.  Working with these yarns make even the most novice knitter look like an expert.
• At Gotta Knit!, we’ve got great ideas for big and small projects; for experts and brand new knitters.
• Only for email subscribers: 10% off all prism yarn purchases March 23-March 30, 2012**

**discount may not be combined with other sales or promotions; and sorry, no special orders.  All sale yarns: final sale

• *Tencel is a cellulose based fiber (comes from trees) like rayon BUT it is so much better! It is silky soft; it holds it’s shape much better than bamboo and rayon; 10X more absorbent than cotton; AND WOW: you need to see how it picks up color!
• For the ecologically minded (and really who doesn’t care about the environment?), Tencel comes from trees that are very highly replaceable and sustainable, and the chemicals used in the manufacturing are captured and reused again and again.
• You need to come and see it for yourself; trunk show ends April 1!

We’re in full bloom at Gotta Knit with prism’s hand-dyed spring yarns.  We’ve got tapes and ribbons in cotton blends, rayon, rayon blends and tencel*…

And we’ve got great ideas for spring projects galore.  Purchase Prism’s hand-dyed yarns  March 22-March 30th and we’ll give you free patterns and handholding to help turn  prism’s magnificent spring yarns into your very own unique wearable work of art.

• Each skein of Prism Hand painted yarns is in itself a virtual masterpiece.  Working with these yarns make even the most novice knitter look like an expert.
• At Gotta Knit!, we’ve got great ideas for big and small projects; for experts and brand new knitters.
• Only for email subscribers: 10% off all prism yarn purchases March 23-March 30, 2012**

**discount may not be combined with other sales or promotions; and sorry, no special orders.  All sale yarns: final sale

• *Tencel is a cellulose based fiber (comes from trees) like rayon BUT it is so much better! It is silky soft; it holds it’s shape much better than bamboo and rayon; 10X more absorbent than cotton; AND WOW: you need to see how it picks up color!
• For the ecologically minded (and really who doesn’t care about the environment?), Tencel comes from trees that are very highly replaceable and sustainable, and the chemicals used in the manufacturing are captured and reused again and again.
• You need to come and see it for yourself; trunk show ends April 1!

• To honor the requests of hand-dyed yarn lovers, we have extended our prism trunk show by more than one week.  Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be inspired by the gorgeous profusion of color at Gotta Knit!  Make a sleeveless summer shell, a camisole, tank top or tee.  Don’t have a pattern?  Don’t worry we’ll write the pattern, and make it fit too!

• NEW SPRING/SUMMER HOURS:

Sunday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 12 noon – 6:00 pm

Thursday: 12 noon – 7:00 pm

Friday, and Saturday: BY APPOINTMENT

Can you think of a better place to shop for Mother’s Day?

• If you love to knit, and we know you do, combine your favorite craft with your favorite mom.  We’ve got lots of suggestions for wearable works of art you can create in only one week, and we’ll give you a free pattern with yarn purchase to get you started.  Now doesn’t that beat the ceramic mug you made in first grade?

• No time to knit for Mother’s Day?  Why not share your passion with mom?  For one week only we are offering our one-on-one knitting lessons at a discounted rate: buy one 1 hour knitting lesson for mom for $54.00 (normally $60.00); buy two lessons for $102.00; buy three for $144.00.  We will give you a gift certificate for her to book the lessons at her convenience!  See our class description at http://gottaknit.net/private-instruction-for-knitting-and-crochet-78.htm   for more info.  Is there any better way to bond?

• Is mom already the expert knitter?  Does she crave beautiful yarns the way we do?  Why not buy her a gift card at Gotta Knit! to feed her passion.  We’re offering three different gift cards at Gotta Knit! and THE MORE YOU SPEND, THE MORE YOU SAVE!*

                                      $50.00 gift card for $45.00

                                      $100.00 gift card for $85.00

                                      $200.00 gift card for $140.00

*gift card purchase must be made by May 13, 2012.  Gift cards never expire, and may be used for any items in the store; may not be used in combination with other sales, promotions, or special orders.

Here is the corrected price list for DISCOUNTED Mother’s Day gift cards*:

$50.00 gift card for $45.00

$100.00 gift card for $85.00

$200.00 gift card for $160.00

It’s still a great deal!

*gift card purchase must be made by May 13, 2012.  Gift cards never expire, and may be used for any items in the store; may not be used in combination with other sales, promotions, or special orders.

• Buy one-on-one knitting lessons for mom at a discounted rate

           buy one 1 hour knitting lesson  for $54.00 (normally $60.00); buy           two lessons for $102.00; buy three for $144.00.  We will give you a gift certificate for her to book the lessons at her convenience!  See our class description at http://gottaknit.net/private-instruction-for-knitting-and-crochet-78.htm   for more info.

• Gift Cards:  The more you spend the more you save!

                                      $50.00 gift card for $45.00

                                      $100.00 gift card for $85.00

                                      $200.00 gift card for $160.00

*gift card purchase must be made by May 13, 2012.  Gift cards never expire, and may be used for any items in the store; may not be used in combination with other sales, promotions, or special orders.

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND HOURS:

We will be closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 25th, 26th, and 27th

Monday, May 28th, Memorial Day: open from 12:00-4:00 pm.