This part of our web site could also be called "Exclusively Acorn Street". Devoted to Acorn Street happenings and/or events in which the shop is participating, this section is also a showcase for some of the great talent found here.
Check out our Spring CLASS
SCHEDULE
Many exciting classes to choose from, new techniques to learn,
new projects to try!
EVENTS
2007/08 Events Coming Our Way! Stop by the shop for our Super Mother's Day Sale, noon to 5:00 pm May 11th! You don't have to be a Mother to get great bargains! You marked your map. You picked up your LYS Tour Passport. You've got four days to visit 24 Local Yarn Shops(LYS)up and down Puget Sound, from Bellingham to Renton and from Bellevue to Bainbridge Island. Pick up your map and passport at Acorn Street Shop or any participating shop and participate in the yarn crawl May 15, 16, 17 and 18. (Yes, LYS stands for Local Yarn Shop). The Eighth
Annual Retreat at Sleeping Lady Resort
was held June 22, 23, 24,
25. We
had a ball, and here is a photo
potpourri from our Leavenworth escape. The Ninth
Annual Acorn Street Retreat will be June
12-15, 2008 (that's
Thursday through Sunday), again at Sleeping Lady Resort.
Sorry, the Retreat is sold out! Acorn Street's highly successful, fun Sidewalk Sale is set for June 15-16-17! There will be lots of great buys, almost everything is on sale (but the sidewalk), rain or shine. This major clean-up sale helps us in getting ready for the new fall merchandise coming and everything is marked down as far as it can go.... Acorn
Street has Evelyn
Clark's just released book, Knitting
Lace Triangles |
Contact
the shop at (206)
525-1726 or 800-987-6354 for information concerning
a wait list.
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Acorn Street Gift Cards!
Not sure just what item, or color, or size item your favorite needleworker needs? Try our new gift cards; can be purchased in the store or by telephone in any amount! One size fits all! We will mail them to you or your giftee! They make the perfect gift for the needle worker in your family.
Don't forget, Acorn Street does Mail Order! Call us at 1-800-987-6354 or email us and place your order today!
DESIGNERS
(click on images below to get a larger view)
Rodeo Rag Socks
By Mary Mara
These socks with a special cast on edge work with four different colors are as much fun to wear as they are to make.
Waterfall Lace Scarf
An ABC Design
by Karen Aho
This graceful lace pattern has curving lines and bubbling eyelets, creating a cascading waterfall. The scarf can be knit with any yarn and any number of lace pattern repeats.
Fingerless Gloves
An ABC Design
by Rona Zevin
These gloves are so lusciously made and it only takes one skein! Rona is a retired city employee and prolific knitter who has quite a creative side.
Easy Leg Warmer Pattern
An ABC Design
by Rona Zevin
New in our series of ABC patterns comes this leg warmer by Rona. Great for gifts.
Treasure Pouch
By Barb Johnson
This small knitted beaded pouch is perfect to hold your tiny treasures. Pattern available $3.95. Barb is a talented knitter who has years of experience designing and teaching.
Starry Night Shrug
By Barb Johnson
With three-quarter length sleeve, a ribbed and rolled collar and a simple lace eyelet, this little shrug is perfect for day or night.
Open Work Lace Scarf
By Janet Charbonnier
This easy stitch Acorn Street Shop Basics Collection pattern is a great introduction to lace knitting! It knits up quickly into a pretty scarf for everyday wear. By adding more pattern repeats, you can create a dramatic wrap. Janet is an enthusiastic and precise knitter and staff member and teacher, who comes up with clever ideas.
Zagino Felted Bag
By Mary Mara
A new design by Mary that combines Domino knitting with felting to create an attractive, useful tote done in modular knitting and comes in two sizes. Mary is a busy mom, a librarian, a knitting teacher and designer as well as a prolific knitter.
Victorian Tea Party
by The Decorating Committee
From The Decorating Committee comes a whole new cast of delightful characters, participants in a Victorian Tea Party, thrown for the purpose of introducing eligible young ladies to a fashionable bachelor seeking a life companion. Here we have Beatrice Bennett. Each canvas in the group comes with feathers, beads, flowers or netting to embellish the hats, and a bio of the lady in question. Joan Winslow, The Decorating Committee, has been designing for several years and sells nationally. She does extensive research on her designs and works with much detail.
Dream Wristers
By Barb Johnson
Decorate these wrist warmers in a variety of ways by changing the yarn used in the ruffle. You'll want to make several pairs for yourself and as gifts.
Beaded Wristlets
By Susanna Hansson
A great accessory item! Easy fit and fun to make. Pattern is $4.95. We also have kits available. Susanna Hansson began knitting while growing up in Sweden. She has become an accomplished knitter, teacher and designer.
Thank You! You have once again picked us as a finalist in the annual NWsource People's Picks 2007 contest conducted by the Seattle Times Online! We appreciate your support, and will do our best to continue to earn your confidence!
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