There are patterns galore and shelves of hardbound books. Wool winders and swifts are available along with quilted needlecases and bags, next to some glorious baskets. Button hunting can be fun, and there are lots from which to choose, in pewter (clasps also), wood, glass, fimo, and more. You will also find a great selection of colorful and imaginative children's buttons. This merely touches the surface!

Take a look at our color card collection, at the bottom of this page! We have many new and improved yarn cards.

Check out our Spring/Summer CLASS SCHEDULE
Many exciting classes to choose from, new techniques to learn, new projects to try!

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Don't forget, Acorn Street does Mail Order! Call us at 1-800-987-6354 or email us and place your order today!

Acorn Street Yarns now carries yarns from Rauma Woolen Mills in Norway. Currently we have two traditional yarns in stock:

Finullgarn, 180 yds, 2 ply 100% wool 6 1/2 sts = 1"

Lamullgarn, 275 yds, 2 ply 100% wool 7 1/2 sts = 1".

These yarns are great for shawls. The distributor of Rauma Wools is very flexible and is allowing us to place special orders for ALL OF THEIR YARNS. If there is a yarn you wish to purchase, let us know.

The Summer Sun is Coming!
We have Solar Peepers in stock!

Click on the Images below for a larger view:

Ruffles & Ridges	Angel Lace Shawl
Designed by Joanne Clark for Fiber Trends and featuring a sassy ruffle and extra long "ties", this pattern comes in two sizes. The smaller version appears in our Fall Vogue ad.	By Evelyn A. Clark for Fiber Trends, Small eyelet circles are surrounded by wings of swirling stockinette stitch to create a host of angels on this triangular shawl. This shawl is a wonderful reminder of all the angels in our lives -- winged or otherwise -- and makes a comforting gift. As seen in our Interweave Knits ad.
Huggable Hedgehogs	Nuts About Squirrels
Designed by Debbie Radtke for Fiber Trends, these adorable cuddly creatures add fun to any room. Pattern is $4.95. Acorn Street also offers traditional hedgehog kits, including yarn, etc., for $29.95. The little fella on the right, above, is an unamed project of Acorn Street, though the Webmaster thinks he/she should be known as Wild Thing.	And what is a hedgehog without his bushy tailed buddy, the squirrel? Debbie Radtke's cute tree climbers for Fiber Trends, FT-229, is available as a pattern and also come in kit form for $22.95.

Check out our new Only page!

Silvalume Handi Tool	Cat's Magical Markers
A Handi Tool - and it is so handy. A short pointed needle with a crochet hook on one end. Great for picking up stitches, dropped or not.	Cat's (Bordhi) Magical Markers can be slipped onto the needle or clipped over the cord in alphabetical order and highlight the reference points on the knitted piece that correlate to the pattern.
Rosewood Cable Needles	"I Taught Myself to Knit!"
Three to a pack, these smooth Rosewood needles hold your cable stitches.	For ages 8 and up, this Mickey Mouse or Princess version includes instructions for each fun project which show you how it's done with simple instructions and easy-to-understand diagram. Kit also includes knitting needles, point protectors, stitch markers, etc.
Rauma Wools Pattern Books
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Blocking Board	Gotta Get a Gecko
This gridded and water-resistant padded 33" x 51" board folds in half and has a handle for easy carrying. It is great for blocking needlepoint, cross-stitch and knitting. $98.95	You won't be able to stop at just one of these felt Geckos designed by Debbie Radtke of Fiber Trends. Made in either 8 or 10 ply Tussock Tweed from Naturally.

Culinary Colors

Dye your own yarn in your kitchen and create a one-of-a-kind shawl or scarf!

WHO (Can Resist?)	Lace Panel Shawl, Scarf
Try your wings with this sweet baby owl, a new design by Debbie Radtke for Fiber Trends. Kits available for $24.95.	Designed for Fiber Trends by Jan Kirk Bunch, this shaped shawl or scarf features a lace center panel and narrow "feather & fan" lace edging. It is knit from the outer edge to neck with attached, knitted cord top border

Vivian Høxbro's Advanced Domino-Knitting	Fancy Solo Scarf
Newly arrived and much awaited, Vivian Høxbro's Advanced Domino-Knitting Japanese edition continues her original Domino Knitting. This special edition includes the Triangular Domino Square and the Navajo Square.	You will not believe the clever way this is done. The scarf takes 3 skeins of Solo yarn; free pattern with yarn purchase.
Happy Choices Sock Yarn??	Folio Sets
Wear it as a scarf. Knit it into accessories. Your choice. From The Plymouth Yarn Co., this 90% Superwash Merino/10 % nylon sock yarn is knitted into a fabric panel scarf, yet is easy to unravel and knit into colorful socks, etc. Assorted colors available. $23.95.	Elegant cases in three sizes provide storage for your knitting supplies or projects. Buy them individually, or buy the set of three for $49.95. The cases are black, with either turquoise, lime or orange trim.
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Tech Square Afghan Booklet
Designed by Joanne Clark for Fiber Trends, The Tech Square Afghan Booklet offers 12 skill-building squares in a 52 page booklet. It is designed to give both old and new knitters a chance to try skills they may have found intimidating or that they simply want to try on a smaller scale before attempting a whole garment. Bev Galeskas will be coming to Acorn Street to teach a class from this book, featuring one square each session. Check it out in our Class Schedule.

Acorn Street Needle & Hook Inventory Cards	Colourworks Kid's Vest
Now This is Cool! Carry this handy card in your  pocket and you'll always know what needles you have! One side of the card is a chart of yarn types and the appropriate sized knitting needles and crochet hooks. On the other side you can pencil in the sizes you have in your stash, thereby giving you a ready reference for what you have that you can use, or what you need to get! The cards are $2.95 each at Acorn Street Shop, or get 1 FREE with $200.00 in purchases.	Brightly colored balls of wool from Naturally. Sale price $3.99. Free pattern with yarn purchase.
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Denise Interchangeable Knitting Needle Set	Playful Penguins
Plastic knitting needle tips from U.S. size 5 to 15 attach to cords that are 5" to 19", all in a sturdy carrying case.	Debbie Radtke has created a plentitude of playful penguins to add to her felted animal collection for Fiber Trends. Acorn Street offers the penguin kit for $29.95.

Knitters Loom	Natural Comfort Felt Slippers
With this small, portable, foldable Knitters Loom, you can use a variety of novelty yarns to create a one-of-a-kind scarf!	Designed by Bev Galeskas of Fiber Trends. Wrap your feet in the natural warmth and comfort of pure New Zealand wool. Fast and easy to knit in chunky yarn. Double soles give extra comfort and longer wear. Knit in Naturelle 14 ply and decorated with needle felting. Sizes: Women's small, (medium, large). To fit US shoe size up to women's 6 (8, 10). Sizes can easily be adjusted up or down by carefully controlling the felting, which is the key to a custom fit.

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Gelato Bag Kit	Estonian Medallion Lace Scarf
Kit includes the Fiber Trends pattern and one skein of Alpine Chunky yarn as well as 3 skeins of Flora available in the following colorways: red, black, periwinkle and teal. $34.95.	Designed by Eugen K. Beugler for Fiber Trends, dramatic cluster stitches inside a border of moss stitch frame medallions on this Estonian lace scarf. Instructions are included for two widths, and design works well in lace, fingering and dk/sport weight yarns.
Lace Triangles	Circular Needle Cases
In her new book, Knitting Lace Triangles, Evelyn Clark shares her knowledge of planning and knitting Lace Triangle Shawls.Starting with four simple Lace Repeat patterns, Evelyn walks you through how to use them to create your own unique shawl or reproduce one of the eight sample shawls shown.	Store and transport your circular needles safely. Ten plastic locking pockets are enclosed in this zippered needle case, so you can have a variety of sizes easily available. $18.95 each.

	DVDs and CDs Galore!
	Did you know? Not only do we have a great collection of DVDs, such as Learn to Knit, Learn to Crochet and Teen Cafe, we also have a cool collection of CDs! We have titles such as America Knits, Stories from Across America, Stitch 'N Bitch, The Knitters Handbook and many more!

Acorn Street carries an abundant supply of yarn in all weights and mostly natural fibers, stocked from wall to wall and floor to ceiling. There is a wide range of fibers, textures, and colors coming from many companies such as:

You can view color cards for yarns by Cascade Yarns, Crystal Palace, Dale of Norway, Lorna’s Laces , Plymouth Yarns, Reynolds, and Zephyr Wool-Silk by clicking on those names here, or below. Please be aware that various computer processor/monitor systems interpret the color charts differently and may give only an approximation of the actual color. Come to the shop or call if you have questions about the colors.

We also have a complete selection of needles, accessories, tools, supplies and patterns from:

Addi
Susan Bates
Boye
Brittany
Bryson Distributing
Clover
Chris Bylsma Designs
Cottage Creations
della Q
Fiber Trends
Inox
K1C2
Lantern Moon
Michele Wyman Patterns
Nancy Lindberg
Ann Norling
Oat Couture Patterns
Silver Creek Patterns
Unicorn
Pure & Simple
Cabin Fever
Knitkit.com
Unpatterns

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