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Shop In-Person, By Phone, Curbside Pick Up,
and Drop-Ship Offered
Shop Hours
Monday - Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday - Noon - 4 pm
16 N Main Street
Pennington, NJ 08534
609-737-2211
www.k1st2.com
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In This Issue
New Yarn, New Needlepoint,
New Needlepoint Supporting TAPS,
In-Shop Classes, Zoom Classes,
Drop-ship Information, Guidelines for Visiting the Shop, and More!
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New Yarn
Are you a fan of Zandra Rhodes designs?
You will love the sock yarn that just arrived from her collection.
Just look at those colors!
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New Vintage Baby
A perfect yarn for baby or any small item. It is a softer,
3-ply blend of washable fibers in DK weight. The yarn has a slight sheen and is perfect for any project needing a gentle touch. Imported from Peru.
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New Needlepoint from the Spring
and Fall Trade Shows
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Next Needlepoint Group Project?
We are considering one of the two canvases below for our next project. If you are interested in participating let us know which canvas you prefer. If you have another idea, please let us know.
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New Needlepoint Supporting Military Families
We are proud to feature needlepoint from a military-spouse owned company, and are excited for the opportunity to give back to the military community. We are delighted to share that $25 from each sale of this line will benefit TAPS, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. TAPS works to provide 24/7 support 365 days of the year to Gold Star Families and anyone else grieving the loss of a military love one. These services are provided at no cost to surviving families
and loved ones.
TAPS provides a variety of programs to survivors both nationally and worldwide, including the National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp. The military dress uniform pieces are available for each branch of the military. The dog park ornament also has a wide variety of dogs, just ask and we will check with them. They add dogs to the line as requested.
And the whole line is terrific! Everything is currently in stock, with the exception of the blue bird, which will arrive in about 6 weeks.
You are encouraged to pre-order bird; it is sure to sell out. It includes the stitchguide. This group not only supports an excellent cause but are talented, professional and a pleasure to work with.
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First Finish!
Juliane just received her first needlepoint project back. Great job Juliane!
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Come on in, the shop is great!
As of the writing of this newsletter...
All must be masked
If the State updates its guidelines, please follow those guidelines.
For fully-vaccinated individuals, we are open with just a few requests:
No access via rear door.
No customer access to Holly's office.
Hand sanitizer will be placed by front door,
please use it as you enter.
The staff will wind yarn as time permits.
For non-vaccinated people we have more restrictions as
the State of NJ infection rates climb.
In addition to the requests above, participation in classes is restricted and we ask that you practice social distancing as recommended by the CDC.
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In-Shop Class Guidelines
Currently*, masks are required, and distancing is not required in our shop for fully-vaccinated customers. However, we are asking only fully-vaccinated people participate in classes. Others may take the same classes at a different time in a smaller group of non-vaccinated people, price TBD.
Please be prepared to show proof of vaccination, if asked.
The safest idea we have heard is to snap a picture of your card
and save it in your phone.
*subject to change
What Classes or Workshops would you like offered?
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Current Class Offerings
We will be unveiling our new sweater class, next week!
Fixing Knitting Mistakes
Look for new session in the New Year!
Dropped stitch?
Need to fix a stitch?
Need to go back a row?
Learn how to fix these and other common mistakes.
Learn to Needlepoint
Learn the Basketweave stitch
and begin your new venture into Stitch!
Tuesdays, 2- 3:30pm
$30 including materials
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Learn to Crochet With Liz
Liz will teach a one-on-one learn to crochet class by appointment. She has found the successful key to teaching the art of crochet is to begin one on one. In this setting the student quickly learns correct tension and hand positioning.
The one-hour lesson is $40.
Call 609-737-2211 to schedule.
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Past Issues of Newsletter Available
Want to browse past newsletters? Last year we started archiving the issues on our website.
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New Zoom Knitting Classes! |
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We have partnered with Pam Grushkin to offer her fun, informative and creative classes to you. Pam is offering a 10% discount on all classes and the shop is offering 10% off on class yarn for these classes. Her classes fill quickly; if you see a class you want, grab it. You must use the code to get your discounts!
Discount Code k1s2-nj-10
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NORO Log Cabin Afghan
Pam admits she will look for any excuse (reason) to knit with Noro yarns. The color variations in their skeins are incredibly compelling. Noro has a wide variety of yarns with different fiber blends to suit your climate.
This is a great pattern for beginners and experienced knitters alike. Beginners will learn to pick up stitches, slip stitches, and work a three-needle bind off (or optional Kitchener stitch).
This is a portable project while you are knitting the individual squares (it’s small enough that it won’t rest in your lap during summer knitting).
You can customize the size of the blanket based on the number of squares you knit. Knit with 12 squares, the blanket will be approximately 57” x 40”.
During this class you will learn the basic techniques of log cabin knitting.
Note: The $35 class fee is per session.
Advanced Beginner Skill Level: must be able to cast on, bind off, knit, purl, work basic stitch patterns with combinations of knits and purls, and follow written instructions.
January 5 6-8 pm
or
February 5 2-4pm
$35 per session
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Cocoknits
Cocoknits designs are simple, elegant and timeless. In this workshop, you’ll learn the Cocoknits Method for sweater construction, designed by Julie Weisenberger while knitting up your own gorgeous sweater.
What makes the Cocoknits Method special?
- Unlike most traditional patterns that create flat shapes, the tailored style of construction in these patterns creates truly three dimensional garments that impart a great fit upon completion.
- An in-depth guide to choosing the right patterns for your figure type with considerations for colorwork, textured stitches, and hemlines all working in concert to create the right silhouette for you.
- A system of tracking knitting progress in your own easy to follow customized worksheet.
- Sizes range from Small to 3XL.
- Top down sweater construction.
You’ll have the option of knitting one of three Emma sweater designs (two pullovers, and one cardigan).
Prior to class you’ll have a virtual consultation to discuss your sweater choice, size, and swatching for gauge.
Advanced Beginner (and up) Skill Level: must be able to cast on, bind off, knit, purl, work basic stitch patterns with combinations of knits and purls, and follow written instructions.
Fridays, January 7, 21 February 4, 18
$120
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The Big Love Cardigan
The Big Love Cardigan, designed by Ankestrick, is a fabulous cozy cardigan that will become a staple in your fall/winter wardrobe!
Let’s start by talking design elements. This oversized, boxy cardigan has a textured fabric, shawl collar, and drop sleeves.
Big Love is knit seamlessly from the top-down in aran weight yarn. When you’re done knitting it is ready to wear! (Well, you do have to block and weave in ends, but still – no seams!)
The sequence of the knitting is as follows:
- Start with a provisional cast on and working the collar separately.
- Then you pick up and cast on sts for the back and shape the back neck with German short rows.
- Continue to work the back for the length of the armhole.
- Pick up the stitches for the front and collar and work both fronts symmetrically for the length of the armhole.
- Join back and fronts to work the body in stitch pattern down to the bottom ribbing.
- Pick up the sleeve sts to work the sleeves in rounds in stitch pattern.
- The tubular bind off is used for the ribbing at the bottom of the sweater and the sleeves.
Intermediate Skill Level: must be able to cast on, bind off, knit, purl, and work a variety of stitch patterns with combinations of knits and purls, and follow a pattern independently. This is a not suitable first sweater project.
February 4, 18, March 3, 18 9-11am
$120
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Building in Color
Do you want to expand your skills
from just knit and purl?
This incredibly striking sampler afghan is the perfect way to learn different stitches and techniques that make up the mystical world of colorwork!
Over the course of the class, you will gain confidence managing several colors at a time while knitting ten different panels: intarsia, short rows, slipped stitches, knit below, elongated stitches, mosaic, tuck stitch, and the butterfly stitch.
After the panels are knit, you will learn how to finish the afghan by blocking and seaming the panels. The final step is knitting the border.
Building in Color is a skill building class that has students knitting a different strip every month that can be seamed together to create a lovely sampler afghan.
The finished size of the afghan is approximately 52” wide by 42” tall. It is possible to modify the height by knitting shorter panels and modify the width by knitting fewer panels. For example, to make a baby blanket you could knit five panels.
Advanced Beginner Skill Level: must be able to cast on, bind off, knit, purl, work basic stitch patterns with combinations of knits and purls, simple increases/decreases, and follow written instructions.
Class meets monthly on the second Sunday of the month from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (Eastern) with ongoing enrollment. Students starting the class may be in the company of other knitters further along.
Note: The $35 class fee is per session. However, not all sessions are required. Attendance is optional based on your needs or technique assistance.
$35
Discount Code k1s2-nj-10
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Lunae Shawl
Lunae is a striking, contemporary, triangular shawl with horizontal and vertical mosaic bands. With mosaic knitting each row of knitting is done with only one color at a time. The stitches in the second color are slipped without being knitted. It’s the easiest form of colorwork!
First the upper body of the shawl is worked from side to side. Then stitches for the lower shawl body are picked up at the lower edge of the upper shawl body. From there the shawl is worked downwards with further shaping to get the elongated triangular shape of the shawl.
There are many interesting stitches and techniques to be covered in class including reading mosaic charts (the mosaic colorwork is only charted), increases, the star stitch, mosaic stitches, picking up stitches, adding a new color, weaving in ends as you knit, a stretchy bind off, and tassels (optional).
Intermediate Skill Level: must be able to cast on, bind off, knit, purl, read/follow a pattern, and work a variety of stitch patterns with combinations of knits and purls.
The class sessions have been spaced out to allow time for knitting, note different hours! Class meets on Wednesdays (Eastern):
January 12, 2022 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm
February 2, 2022 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm
March 2, 2022 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm
$65
Discount Code k1s2-nj-10
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Other Zoom Classes with Pam
Pam continues to offer many of the classes we featured last year. A few are pictured below with a link to her site. Our discount works on any of Pam's classes or workshops on her site. A link is provided below the pictures for your convenience.
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We Would Love Your Feedback
We would love your feedback on these offerings. If you sign up, please let us hear from you. And remember, to enjoy the discount of 10% off the class and yarn, use the discount code!
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Personalized and Finished
Diane welcomed her 4th granddaughter with this personalized baby blanket.
Congratulations!
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The blanket above was knit using Baby Blossom on the diagonal.
Both blankets were personalized by Fancy Threads. We recommend them to add that special touch to your projects.
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Needlepoint Finishing Guidelines
As finishers place more restrictions on accepting finishing, we are forced to add more guidelines for finishing.
We are making every effort to provide wonderful finishing in a timely manner at a reasonable price. Our finishing process is not what it was in 2019, but what is in this world? Please be patient, clear on what you want and be kind to our staff.
Blocking
If you stitch in continental your canvas must be blocked. Some canvases we received for finishing are so out of shape, they require blocking twice.
Basketweave if done in hand may need blocking. If you do not bring your work in blocked, depending on the need, we will either take it to Mayflower Cleaners in Princeton, and charge you the cost plus a charge for our staff to take it and pick it up, OR we send it out to a finisher who blocks. The finisher who will block is not guaranteeing any return date. Either way it will cost more in time and money.
Fabrics and Trims
Please bring in fabric and accessories you want used for your work. Ornaments require an uncut skein of thread for twisted cord. A two-color cord requires a skein of each color. We have a limited choice of fabric for the back of ornaments, feel free to supply your own or choose from what we have.
Stockings and cuffs need fabric for back and cording. (Cuffs, obviously need more.) If you are choosing a velvet, do not choose upholstery fabric with heavy backing. All stockings need coordinating light-weight fabric for lining.
Pillows require a 1/2 yard extra fabric for cording. All our finishers provide filler.
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We have worked actively to help solve the finishing crisis for our customers. We have hired three finishers to finish needlepoint projects exclusively for our customers.
This is in addition to our pillow seamstress.
What can you do to help?
Please bring in your projects as soon as possible.
Provide fabric, ribbons, and accessories.
Have your piece blocked.
Be clear on your requests.
Be patient!
Please be prepared. Stitch gifts early! If you know you do an ornament for someone year after year, it is time to get started.
If you need help finding an ornament, please send us a theme and we will email you options. Write "Attn Bettie ornament" in subject line. in email write theme: baseball, snowman, candy can, etc.
We appreciate your patience. Please do not ask the store staff to call on any project that was sent out less than 8 weeks ago. Many vendors are taking phone calls twice a week at limited times. They will need to check with their staff
and get back to us.
Going Forward
We are still awaiting some finishing from last April! We are hoping to provide an 8 week turn around for standard pillows, stockings and ornaments; but cannot guarantee dates.
Our goal is to provide the best service to our customers.
Stay Well, Stay Safe, Be Prepared.
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Stitching, knitting and crocheting helps feed the soul, calm the mind and ease anxiety. We recommend a good dose everyday! |
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All Staff Have Been Vaccinated!
Air Purifier Installed
We are pleased to announce 100% of our staff has received their vaccinations; great effort team!
In an effort to continue to protect our staff and customers, and provide an inviting space, an air purifier has been installed in our shop. It is quiet but powerful. It cleans and exchanges the air in the shop twice an hour. Most importantly, it traps particles in its medical-grade HEPA filter, with its impressive 99.6% removal rate with each air pass.
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To Our Customers,
We are open and easing back to 'normal.'
Please use common sense and kindness to other customers and staff. If you feel uncomfortable please ask a staff member to assist, step outside and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
As of the writing of this newsletter masks are required for all individuals.
Guidelines are subject to change. As of the writing
of this newsletter, these are the rules. We are maintaining some of our restrictions as we proceed.
For up to date information, check our Facebook page
or call the shop.
Curbside pickup and shipping still available.
No access via rear door.
No customer access to Holly's office
Hand sanitizer will be placed by front door,
please use it as you enter.
Bathroom is closed.
The staff will wind yarn as time permits.
We need your help following these procedures.
Thank you again for your kind words, support
and purchases during the lockdown,
and during these restricted times;
we would not be here without you!.
THANK YOU for your continued assistance and understanding.
We want everyone to be safe.
Curbside Pickup, Shipping and Drop Shipping Continue
We will continue taking your orders and shipping directly to your home, or by appointment, curbside pickup at our shop. As our vendors continue to drop ship, we will continue to show you the selections.
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Berroco has always been one of our favorite yarn suppliers. They are the source for our staple Vintage line, and the popular Lang, Lopi, and Wool Addict lines, among others.
Now they are one of our favorite companies. In an effort to assure their customers' shops will survive being closed and to help keep customers supplied with projects during this crazy time, they have opened the warehouses to you! Order any yarn today. Undecided? They are also offering kits.
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Urth Drop Shipping To Your Home!
Urth Yarns is a family-owned company, specializing in hand-dyed natural yarns. The result is a luscious feel and yummy colors.
In an effort to assure their customers' shops
will survive being closed and to help keep customers supplied with projects
during this crazy time,
they have opened
the warehouse to you!
You choose kits or yarns and lose yourself in possibilities.
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Now We Want to See Your Finishes
Please send us pictures of projects you complete during this sheltering period, we would like to put together a collage. If it is a gift, we will use it in a year-end picture, if we may.
Questions? We will try to help! 609-737-2211
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Deb Moran dropped off 30 Premie hats, how cute are these? |
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How Did You Learn About Us? |
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We are asking our customers to take a moment and let us know how you first found out about Knit One Stitch Too. |
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As a way to thank our loyal customers we offer The Knit One Stitch Too Rewards program. When you buy full price yarn, threads, or needlepoint you will earn points toward a K1ST2
gift card. Come in or
call the shop for details.
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We strive to bring you the best in supplies, classes, and service. We always welcome your suggestions on how we can bring you the best experience. Feel free to email us. |
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Knit One Stitch Too
16 North Main Street
Pennington, NJ 08534
Phone: 609-737-2211
www.k1st2.com
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