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.

Customers who have knit with us for years are familiar with our unique service of custom design and free pattern writing. They also know that this is the time of  year that we make our annual pilgrimage to Pitti Filati (Florence, Italy) to see the knitwear fashion trends for the coming year.  Piti Filati is the most important event for forecasting lifestyle and color trends for the entire knitwear industry.

This year’s theme at Pitti Filati explored the impact of agriculture on people and what we wear. We saw the importance of high quality raw materials, and how it effects our lifestyle; how we look and how we feel.  The urban culture may play a small part in style, but it is truly the rural community that cultivates new ideas for fibers that affect our everyday life.  Viewing a slide show depicting rural communities worldwide was a rather soothing interlude in a world that often seems topsy turvy and chaotic.  It is similar to the sense of tranquility that  we knitters experience when we have beautiful fibers and colors in our hands.

Here are some of the trends we saw for the coming year:

THE COLORS OF SAND FROM AROUND THE WORLD.  Soft sandy colors of peach, tan, and gold evoked soothing memories of  being on a beach.

VERY LOOSE AND FLOWING  SHAPES.  The garments we saw for 20013 were almost shapeless in construction.  I call it deconstructed construction. I saw many easy luxurious tunics. There is less tailoring and more draping, allowing the human form to shape the garment.

ASYMMETRY.  The most important detail for 2012-2013 is the asymmetrical hems, armholes, and necklines.  You will see many single bare shoulders this summer and next.

Most importantly, technology is running full speed ahead, creating yarns that are softer, lighter weight, and more beautiful than ever before.  It is our goal to search out these natural “high tech” fibers that offer tremendous function but not falling short on luxury and comfort.

Come to Gotta Knit and take advantage of our unique design sense.  We can write a sophisticated looking pattern for even the most novice knitter. This is what we are known for.  This is how our experiences can benefit you!

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

• 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.

• 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.

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

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

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

• 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.