When changing colors in one piece, always start your new ball of yarn on the right side of the work. This will prevent “bleeding”

Never do finishing in low light, in front of the TV, or at night.  Come on now, you’ve come so far; this is not the time to get sloppy! 

• 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

• 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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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

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

• 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

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.

We’re highlighting the exciting yarns of spring from Trendsetter, Muench, Lana Grossa, GGH and more

Visit Gotta Knit, New York’s premier Lana Grossa supplier, and receive a free “state of the art” Lana Grossa darning needle with Lana Grossa purchase*

As always we take pleasure in custom designing and custom writting your free sweater pattern with yarn purchase!

*offer good while supplies last

No time to knit for mom for Mother’s Day?  Our beautiful store samples will be drastically marked down for one week only, beginning April 28,2011.

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

• 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

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.