New hat pattern!

New hat pattern!!

Stop on by for the yarn and pattern. Super soft and you can choose if you want the earflaps up or down!

New exciting updates from Fun with Fiber!

New Samples
Shaye is home for good now-moved back into the area and she brought with her all of her knitted goods!

So, we now have LOTS of NEW SAMPLES!!! Come stop by to see some new ideas, great inspiration and lots of eye candy!
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New Yarn

Also, we got a new baby yarn in called Baby Speckle.

22 sts=4" on a size 6 needle

60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic

148 yards

 

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Upcoming Workshop

Mosaic Mittens w/ Karen

Tuesday, January 10th and 17th

3:00-5:00pm

$50

Workshop plus a chance to win!

Knitted Gifts mini workshop with Andrea Marquis!

Saturday, November 12th, starting at 11:30 am to 5:00pm.

Come into Fun with Fiber for a drop-in, one-on-one, Knitted Gifts mini-workshop with Andrea Marquis, Yarn Superhero (and sales representative for Jul Designs and Kollage.)  Featuring bulky yarn, fun and easy patterns, no-sew buttons and closures that make an accessory completely customizable...what else do you need?  Oh yeah, ideas, inspiration and help!  She will get you going with everything you need to crank out a few--maybe several--one of a kind, gorgeous garments. With the holidays upon us these are great gift ideas for friends, family or yourself. And you can see the whole Jul line, complete with some pieces that have never been seen before!

Enter to Win!

Those of you participating in the local Shop Hop...come into Fun with Fiber with your passport and while we can't "stamp" it, just show us your passport and we will enter you into our own shop raffle for a $100.00 gift certificate with no minimum purchase neccessary. Plus, you are welcome to stay for our mini-workshop!

November Workshops!

Don't miss our workshops THIS SATURDAY!!

Autumn Afghan - from the Creative Knitting Magazine November 2011
Stop in and see our sample block!Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 10am-12pm or Saturday, Nov. 19 from 3-5pm



Vicuna Collar - learn the pleating technique used in the book,
"Knitting Pleats" by Olga Pobedinskaya
Saturday, November 26 from 3-5pm

Call or stop by for more info. 248-553-4237

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween, everyone!!!

More new yarn!

Mirasol---Ushya
2.25 sts/1" on #15, 114 yards
98% Merino Wool, 28% Polyamide

Mirasol---Sulka
4 sts/1" on #10, 55 yards
60% Merino Wool, 20% Alpaca, 20% Silk

Online---Supersocke 100
7.5 sts/1" on #2, 448 yards
55% S/W Wool, 25% Alpaka, 20% Polyamid

Online---Linie 295 Paladin
1.5 sts/1" on #19, 48 yards
53% Virgin Wool, 47% Acrylic

HUGE event coming soon!!!

Well...I know that you all are eagerly anticipating a Blog update. Seeing as I update the Blog from up north (this is Shaye writing..), I need my mom (aka Lora) to tell me what's new so I can update.


But....she's been super busy with all the new yarn coming in and classes and hasn't give me any updates yet. So I figured I should let you all know about a HUGE event that's coming soon...


Coming up on October 24th (yes, that is THIS coming Monday!!!!), is Lora's birthday!!!!

:)


So you should all make sure to wish her a happy birthday. Hehe

That's all.

Happy Knitting!

I Love Yarn Day!

Happy "I love yarn day"!

Join us in celebrating-we have lots of new fall yarn in stock. Also, be sure to check out our newly remodeled annex, full of beautiful cotton and summer clearance.

New Patterns

We now carry patterns by Kelly J Knits. Great mosaic socks, hats and gloves.

New Yarn!

Hi everyone!! Sorry, I've been a bit behind on updating the Blog. I will try to be better from now on! Here are some new goodies this month:




JoJoland: Fantasia - A varigated, superwash, chunky yarn at 3-3.75 sts per 1" on #9-11 needle







Aslandtrends: King baby Llama & Mulberry Silk - soooo soft at 5 sts per 1" on #7

Knitting Fever: Flounce - This year's "netting" scarf yarn in beautiful new colors
**Check out Knitting Fever for this free scarf pattern.

Knit One Crochet Too: Brae Tweed - Softest tweed ever made with merino, baby llama, bamboo and donegal

Debbie Bliss: Paloma - Soft and Chunky even at 3 sts per 1" on a #15 makes this one the newest fast knit for this winter!

Classic Elite: Liberty Wool Prints and Solids - Worsted weight, 100% washable wool in fantastic matching colors

Knit One Crochet Too: Ty-Dy Superkid - The colors you have come to love from the ty-dy yarns in superkid mohair!

Lantern Moon: Mindy PocketsGreatest new accessory case

Knitting Fever/Viking: Balder-3 sts/1" on #11, 90 yards
100% New Wool

Elsebeth Lavold:Silk Flamme-3.75 sts/1" on #10, 82 yards
50% Peruvian Wool, 30% Alpace, 20% Silk

Mariso: Akapana-5 sts/1" on #7 95 yards
65% Baby Llama, 25% Merino Wool, 10% Donegal

The Detroit News

Make sure to read the Detroit Free Press today!!!! There is a really incedible article in there about Fun with Fiber. :)

Rowan Lima

I want to take a minute to talk about Rowan's Lima yarn. We've had it in the store for a little while now and I think that not everybody realizes how completely AMAZING it is. I knit up a pair of legwarmers with it last year and thought.."hmm...yeah, well it's soft and nice, but eh".

Here are the legwarmers:

It wasn't until I started knitting a sweater recently...

that I realized how unbelieably amazing this yarn is!!! First of all, it's so soft, made out of baby alpaca, merino & linen. And the really unique thing about it is that it's chained! I thought it was a little weird at first, but look at this texture!!

It's BEAUTIFUL!! Anyways, I think that Rowan Lima should be given a chance because it is incredible. :) Also, it's going to be the softest, most beatiful (and warm!) sweater--perfect for fall and winter coming up!

One more workshop!

Rambling Rows Workshop

Tuesday, September 13th and 27th
10-12
$50

-or-

Saturday, September 17th and October 1st
10-12
$50

Upcoming Workshops

Linen Scarf

Thursday, September 15 or Saturday, September 17

3-5pm

$30

Mitered Square Afghan

Friday, August 26th and September 9th

-or-

Saturday, August 27th and September 10th

3-5pm

$50

Don't forget the sock swap at 1:30 before the first class.

Babies & Bears Grownup Sweater

Info coming soon

Also coming soon... more accessory/project bags:

Cabled Baby Vest!

The sample is made-it just needs to ship downstate! We have the yarn in stock plus the book, too. Stop by now while supplies last to make this:

Winners!

Congratulations to our raffle winners from our Anniversary Celebration Weekend.

1st prize of a $200 gift certificate is Julie Wolok
2nd prize of a $100 gift certificate is Linda Markowitz
3rd prize of a $50 gift certificate is Carol Gers

There were many winners from our spinning wheel contest including:

Sherri Bruni - kollage scarf kit
Amy Tritt - Great North American Afghan pattern book
Cathy Holden - Himalyian Tibet hat kit
Ellen Kaplan - 1 year subscription to Knitter's Magazine
Barbara LaBeau and Karen Bunting - Skacel Tool kit
Dondi Parker - Lantern Moon Needle Case
Lisa Konheim - Mochi scarf kit from Crystal Palace

Thank you to all our suppliers for the generous donations!

Anniversary Sale

Check out some of our prizes on the Prize Wall! These prizes, donated by our wonderful suppliers, will be raffled off during our 1 year anniversary celebration.

Saturday, August 13th!

Gloves in a Bottle

Looking for skin protection??

Check out Gloves in a Bottle! Protects against Poison Ivy!

Here's a video:
Video

And a press release:
Press Release

Stop by Fun with Fiber to pick up yours today!

Anniversary Celebration

Anniversary Celebration

Our 1 year anniversary celebration will be held on Saturday, August 13th.

**Prizes, Giveaways, Drawings, Snacks!

**50% off class fees paid this day will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

**Stop by any time before August 13th wearing a project made from yarn bought at our store to have your picture taken. You will be entered into a raffle for each project. First prize will be a $200 gift certificate to Fun with Fiber and many other prizes will be awarded!

New!!

Scarf in a Scarf Kits!

Stunning scarf kits from Hand Painted Knitting Yarns! Each kit contains 4 skeins of a hand dyed blend of Silk and Merino with a matching silk scarf. It's an easy scarf pattern with holes to thread your silk scarf through when you're done knitting. There are at least 4 different ways to wear your scarf. 

 

Butterick Patterns

Check out Butterick Patterns' Facebook page to see Shaye with her knitting tote!

Here's the link:

Butterick Patterns

Coming Soon...

Reversible Project Bags!!!

Also be sure to stop by and place your order for a chalkboard roll up. These are great for kids (and adults!) to take in those long, boring car rides. Also perfect for gifts!

Craft Totes

Hi! Make sure to check out Butterick Patterns on Facebook. My tote bag picture will be featured on July 20th!!

New yarn & Scarf Patterns

Be sure to stop by-we are always getting new things in stock!!

Create these 2 super fast, super quick scarf patterns.

Aloha, from Sirdar:

Kimbo, from Sirdar:

Noni Workshop featuring Nora Bellows

Don't forget about the Noni workshop tonight!!! 4:30-9:30pm.

Learn how to embellish those bags with your own creative statement using ruffles, creative hardware, knitted fabric, felted flowers, I-cords, knots, etc....

$100 for the workshop, a light dinner is included. 25% off purchases if you sign up for the workshop. Bring as many newly knit Noni bags as you want!

Luxurious Silk Scarf

Make sure to check out the new Urban Silk yarn from Skacel. It's a mixture of silk & cotton which makes it a dream to work with! This scarf is so easy & fast and you won't want to take it off. Add fringe to make it more decorative. Only 1 skein of each color is needed. Stop by for more information!

Urban Silk: Aran weight, 20% cotton/80% silk

Upcoming events

Don't forget to sign up for our upcoming events!

We will have the "Wrap Me Up Shawl" taught by Linda.

There is also the "Baby Surprise Workshop" with Karen.

And of course, don't forget the Noni designs workshop!! Learn how to finish & embellish your Noni bags.

Check out our website for more details on all of these wonderful events.

SHAYE!

Shaye will be here on Wednesday & Thursday! Make sure to stop by on those two days to say hi!


:)

More bags!

Craft Totes

I already finished one tote. Here are some pictures: (Click on pictures to enlarge)

 A new closure...this one is stronger to better hold your things!!

 Here is a straight/double pointed knitting needle case:

 It rolls up with a pretty ribbon: