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Ball & Skein is located at 4210 Bridge St in Cambria, CA 93428. Phone: (805) 927-3280

The shop and parking lot entrances are both on Main Street.


We are open EVERY DAY except Tuesdays from 11AM to 4PM. The online shop is available 24/7!

Free patterns and sale items can always be found near the end of the email!

Speaking of Free - FREE SHIPPING at only $75!

Our Scenery is Stunning!

 

I was finally able to drive the coastal stretch between Ragged Point and Big Sur last week and it was absolutely stunning...and so convenient now that the highway is open again! Bev and I visited Pfeiffer Beach and camped at the State Park campground during our visit.


I'm so excited about the upcoming Spring Shawl Make-A-Long! On Friday April 10th, we will all cast on together in person at the shop @ 12PM during Friday Fiber Friends.


We'll be sipping and stitching in the shop this coming Wednesday 4/1 from 4-6PM!

Beverly the Bernese Beach Dog!

We'll be open on Easter Sunday!

Spring Shop Refresh

I recently collaborated with local woodworker Evan Wright to create some new yarn displays for the front of the shop. I'm in love with the results and I hope you are too! I'm still showcasing the Manos del Uruguay yarns up front, but I'll be expanding my Private Label Cambria Yarns in April so there will be more changes.

Must Have Stitching Gadgets

I've recently stocked some fabulous new stitching gadgets!


Stop making mistakes with row and stitch counts with the rechargeable digital Lumos Row Counter! The handy and user friendly design is so easy to use, with just one button for counting. And it automatically gets locked after use so there are no miscounts in your project bag.


The light-up Glow Gauge makes counting stitches so much easier! The crosshairs at 1 inch help you keep track of your count as you move across your stitches. It can be set to one of 10 different colors or a slow color-shifting mode if you just can't decide. At about the size of a credit card and 1/4" thick, it's convenient to throw into any project bag. 


The Lumos Knitting Light is specifically designed to save you from eye strain and is a must-have for every serious knitter or crocheter. This featherweight light fits snugly around your neck freeing up your hands. It has a built-in soft light mode and is super flexible allowing you to position and focus it exactly where you want by avoiding shadows cast by your fingers or hooks.

Your Favorite Stitch Stoppers Restocked

All your favorite Stitch Stoppers and Accessories from Sacramento-based Comma Craft Co. have been re-stocked! The Sea Otter & Pride Yarn Stoppers flew out of the shop last time. I hope I stocked enough this time!

FIPs and WIPs

Last week's WIP (Work In Progress) has turned into this week's FIP (FInished Project)! No guarantees that this will be my "normal" newsletter pace.


I am totally in love with my Glimmery Tulum Top! The glittery Diva and Glimmer yarns pair perfectly with the Cotton/Linen Zooey yarn!


I started working on the Nazar Bag using Modern Linen. I'm excited to be knitting something different from what I normally knit...but I'm not excited to be working on DPNs due to the "sliding rows" in the pattern.


And I also sewed a few more Yarny Hair Scrunchies this week!

Cast On for the Spring Shawl Make-A-Long (MAL)

It's time for a Spring Shawl Make-A-Long!


Here’s how the MAL works…to join the fun, select a shawl (scarfs and cowls are also ok) to knit or crochet, purchase the yarn at the shop or online, and we will gift you the pattern! Finish your project by June 26th to be entered to win a $100 shop gift card.


We stocked up more kits this week to choose from online, but you can also come into the shop to pick your own.


On Friday April 10th, we will all cast on together in person at the shop @ 12PM during Friday Fiber Friends.

New Classes & Learn to Knit Drop-In Sessions

Let me know if there's a class you want to take that I'm not offering. And if you have a group of 4 or more friends, I'm happy to create a custom class just for you!


Check out the Class Schedule to figure out which new skill you want to learn:

Sale Items

I've extended the Manos March Madness sale with all yarns from Manos del Uruguay discounted 15% OFF thru the end of April! You have another month to enjoy these incredible savings!


Find your next treasure in the Sale section! There's a huge selection of yarn, needles and accessories on sale!

April Sip & Stitch is this Wednesday April 1st!

I'm excited that the April Sip & Stitch is finally here this week! You definitely need to stop by to check all the new shop displays and the extended Manos Sale!


This event is FREE and meets in the shop from 4-6PM. We serve wine and tea and snacks during this event.


Course and Wales fine teas are available for sale during this event and online.

Sip & Stitch Fools!

Friday Fiber Friends Meets Every Week!

Join us in the shop every Friday from 12 - 1:30PM for Community Stitching Fun!


From April 17th - June 26th, we'll be sharing this time with the Spring Shawl MAL Stitchers.


Bring your current project or pick out your next project. Get some help or give some help. There really are no rules!


This event is FREE and does not require advance sign-up.

Patterns!

We have hundreds of patterns available on our web site! As I add the new yarns, I add new patterns for the new yarns. You'll find a variety of free and paid patterns for all stitch gauges for crochet and knit.

Gift Cards

You can never go wrong buying a gift card for the Fiber Enthusiast in your life! Gift cards are redeemable both in-store and online.

Shopper Rewards

Every time you spend $200 you receive a coupon for $15 off that never expires! If you've shopped with us in the past, you are already signed up and your rewards have started accruing automatically. If you are a 1st time shopper, provide your name and email address at checkout and you're enrolled!

Virtual Stitching Group on Thursday Evenings


Join us virtually every Thursday from

4:30 - 6PM PST for Stitching in Your Slippers. It's a fun group of crocheters and knitters from all across the country. It's the group you didn't know you wanted!

Shop Hours

The Ball & Skein shop in Cambria is open EVERY DAY except Tuesday from 11AM to 4PM. Closed on Tuesdays...but the online shop is available 24/7!