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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 from 11AM to 4PM...and 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!

Last Week of Scarecrows!

I can't believe how fast October has flown by! The Scarecrows will be in Cambria for 1 more week...but the Cambria Scarecrow Fest Beanie and Yarn will stick around.

We've had a lot of sun in Cambria, but the temperatures have started to drop this week. It's time to start putting sleeves on my sweaters! I cast on the Ovis Sweater using the new Rambouillet yarn this morning. I'm loving it so far!

Good thing I finished my new Bracken vest this week! From the moment I saw this vest in the Tin Can Knits newsletter, I could not stop thinking about it. I used the Natural colored Ideal yarn from Manos and I picked a classic brown leather knot button.

And if you're looking for a festive fun Knit-Along, the annual Arne & Carlos Free Mystery Stocking KAL kicks off on October 27th.

Bracken is my new favorite vest!

My Rambouillet Yarn is Finally Here!

I am so exited that the new Rambouillet yarn from Juniper Moon Farm arrived in the shop this week! From the moment I first touched this yarn, I knew I needed to stitch with it!

Rambouillet is a luxurious American made yarn that is soft, warm and a delight to wear next to the skin. Its long fibers will give your projects stitch definition and durability. Each skein tells a story: the fiber’s resilience reflects a connection to the land; its softness and loft reflect careful breeding and respect for animal welfare.

I already have the new Ovis Sweater on my needles!

Ovis Sweater

Nora Pullover

New Knitting the U.S.A. Beanie Kits!

I'm completely addicted to knitting Nancy Bates Beanies!

This past week, I knit the California and the New Mexico beanies from the new Knitting the U.S.A. book. And kits are already available! I really enjoy finding the yarns in the shop to make these beautiful hats. Next up are kits for Arizona, Maine, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington!

Nancy Bates will be in the shop on Sunday November 2nd from 12 - 3PM for a book signing and meet & greet event! There will be ready-to-go kits for many of her beanie patterns from her 3 books! You can also call or email in advance if there's a specific kit you're looking for.

Harmonious Socks...Yarn + Pattern

Harmonious socks from Laines du Nord is one of the newest sock yarns in the shop...and it's been flying out the door! The yarn features bold shades that blend together harmoniously, giving socks a spirited and unmistakable style. Each 100 gram ball contains enough yarn to make a pair of matching socks...just look for the un-dyed section of yarn to figure out where to split your ball.

It's also a fabulous choice for shawl patterns that call for a fingering weight yarn. I plan to knit my next Butterfly Shawl with Harmonious Socks!

Download the FREE Harmonious Socks pattern!

Learn a New Skill - Join Us for a Class or Workshop

There's still room in the next knitting class! Learn to knit a top-down raglan sweater with me. Please don't be intimidated by the class title. If you can knit in the round and know how to increase stitches, you can knit this sweater!

Here's the complete class/workshop line-up:

• Knitting My Second Sweater starts on Nov 3rd (4 spots left!)
• Knitting Short Rows - Butterfly Cowl meets on Nov 15th (New Class!)
• Christmas Crochet Workshop meets on Nov 17th (New Class!)

Sale Items

New yarns and new colors in your favorites from Noro are on the way to the shop. This means discontinued colors and yarns are now discounted. These won't last long!

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

Kureyon

Knit a Ribbed Hat using 2 balls of Kureyon.

Haunui Silk

Friday Fiber Friends Meets Every Week!

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

Next Sip & Stitch is November 12th

The November Sip & Stitch is actually the 2nd Wednesday in November. The 1 week postponement is due to my birthday and a Wine Country mini-break!

Join us on November 12th from 4-6PM for the next fabulous, fun, & FREE event.

The fine teas from Course & Wale have been a big hit at Sip & Stitch events and are available for purchase in the shop and online! The tea tins are a tasty and whimsical gift for that stitching/tea-drinking friend in your life.

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

Shop Hours

The Ball & Skein shop in Cambria is open EVERY DAY from 11AM to 4PM...and the online shop is available 24/7!