Looped Yarn Works http://dev.loopedyarnworks.com/ D.C.'s Newest Addition to the Knit and Crochet Community, Yarn Shop and Classes en admin@loopedyarnworks.com Copyright 2010 2010-07-18T21:29:42+00:00 http://loopedyarnworks.comhttp://loopedyarnworks.com/images/logo_feedburner.pngLooped Yarn Works Capitol Knits Book Signing with Tanis Gray, Thursday February 16th, from 7-9 PM! http://loopedyarnworks.com/blog/capitol-knits-book-signing-with-tanis-gray-thursday-february-16th-from-7-9 http://loopedyarnworks.com/blog/capitol-knits-book-signing-with-tanis-gray-thursday-february-16th-from-7-9#When:18:18:34Z Join us Thursday, February 16th, from 7:00-9:00 PM, for a very special event! Tanis Gray will be here signing her most recent book, "Capitol Knits, 12 modern designs inspired by America's capitol, Washington, DC". And our very own cover girl, Jessica, will be here too! Mark your calendars, and don't miss this very special event!

And be sure to check out our latest podcast...Colleen has a exclusive interview with Tanis about the book and life in DC!

]]> Shop News, 2012-01-19T18:18:34+00:00 It’s time for a super sale! http://loopedyarnworks.com/blog/its-time-for-a-super-sale http://loopedyarnworks.com/blog/its-time-for-a-super-sale#When:17:30:26Z Come join us as we celebrate the end of the football season on Sunday, February 5th, from 5-8 pm. We'll have 25% off selected yarns and 15% off most books.  And back by popular demand, if you wear your favorite (or least favorite!) football jersey, you'll recieve 10% off your purchase of non-sale yarns!

So mark your calendars, come enjoy some munchies with us and spend the game doing something you really love!!

The fine print: Sale prices cannot be combined with any other Looped discounts. All sale yarn is a FINAL sale.

]]> Special Events, 2012-01-16T17:30:26+00:00 Lisa Ellis Design’s Unisex Vest http://loopedyarnworks.com/blog/lisa-ellis-designs-unisex-vest http://loopedyarnworks.com/blog/lisa-ellis-designs-unisex-vest#When:18:02:02Z January's Sweater of the Month is a quick knitting, cabled unisex vest by Lisa Ellis. It's made up in Cascade's Eco Wool, a 10-ply heavy worsted, peruvian wool. You can purchase the pattern here at Looped or on Ravelry here. And as always with our Sweater of the Month, when you purchase the yarn you'll recieve 15% off!

]]> Sweater of the Month, 2012-01-02T18:02:02+00:00 Great new classes! http://loopedyarnworks.com/blog/great-new-classes http://loopedyarnworks.com/blog/great-new-classes#When:21:51:08Z Visit our calendar page and see what's new in January and February. We've added some great new classes for knitters and crocheters, including the brand new Knit Doc and Knitting Coach!  Are you interested in Kids' Classes? We'd be happy to schedule them for you at your convenience. Just give us a call at the shop, 202-714-LOOP (5667) See the class page for full descriptions and details.

]]> New Yarns, 2011-12-14T21:51:08+00:00 Manos del Uruguay Maxima http://loopedyarnworks.com/blog/manos-del-uruguay-maxima http://loopedyarnworks.com/blog/manos-del-uruguay-maxima#When:19:37:10Z We've just recieved our first shipment of Manos del Uruguay's Maxima. This is a truly beautiful yarn, a single-ply merino in gorgeous kettle dyed colors. It's soft and lush and we just love it!

We have also just gotten in another shipment of Rowans' Kidsilk Creation! it just flew out of the shop last month- it's a spectaular, one skein project...perfect for Holiday gifts!

]]> New Yarns, 2011-12-05T19:37:10+00:00 December’s Sweater of the Month is Aidez http://loopedyarnworks.com/blog/decembers-sweater-of-the-month-is-aidez http://loopedyarnworks.com/blog/decembers-sweater-of-the-month-is-aidez#When:20:55:33Z Our December sweater, Aidez, is a fabulous knit and fit! Worked up in Berroco's Peruvia Quick, it is a sweater that looks great on all of us (not just Ann who looks great in everything) The pattern is a free download from Berroco and takes 8-13 skeins of Peruvia Quick, (sized X-tra S thru 2X) and is knit up on US 10.5's. What a wonderful addition to your winter wardrobe this would be!

Peruvia Quick is a 2-ply, soft bulky yarn made of 100% Peruvian Highland wool.  Stop in to Looped, check out our beautiful colors of Peruvia Quick, and receive 15% off of your yarn purchase for Aidez during the month of December.  You can download the free pattern for Aidez at Berroco.

]]> Sweater of the Month, 2011-12-01T20:55:33+00:00 Mad Tosh Lace is in! http://loopedyarnworks.com/blog/mad-tosh-lace-is-in http://loopedyarnworks.com/blog/mad-tosh-lace-is-in#When:20:10:49Z Mad Tosh Lace is here! it's a beautiful, hand dyed, 100%  superwash merino...in the gorgeous colors we all love from them!. At 950 yards, a single skein will make a good size shawl.

 

]]> New Yarns, 2011-11-28T20:10:49+00:00 November Sweater- Crestview http://loopedyarnworks.com/blog/november-sweater-crestview http://loopedyarnworks.com/blog/november-sweater-crestview#When:19:29:10Z November's sweater is a beautiful jacket designed by one of our favorite designers, Cecily Glowik MacDonald. We used Classic Elites Ariosa, a super soft bulky that knits up quickly. It's really a charming garment, with just the right amount of shaping and a beautiful lace panel up the back. You can purchase the pattern here on Ravelry, and as always when you purchase yarn for our sweater of the month, you'll receive 15% off your purchase price

]]> Sweater of the Month, 2011-10-31T19:29:10+00:00 Make sure to check out the newest episodes of our podcast, DC Unraveled! http://loopedyarnworks.com/blog/make-sure-to-check-out-episode-2-of-our-brand-new-podcast-dc-unraveled http://loopedyarnworks.com/blog/make-sure-to-check-out-episode-2-of-our-brand-new-podcast-dc-unraveled#When:18:41:52Z We are so excited for our newest Looped production...DC Unraveled! Colleen has produced wonderful episodes available here. We are really having fun with it and plan to hi-lite both our Looped Visitors as well as unraveling DC's unique and diverse neighborhoods. Stay tuned!

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