Year 2 - here we go!

Another week has gone by, it's so true: "The days are long but the years are short." DYNT is moving into it's 2nd year. Wow! Thanks for your support, keep spreading the word - word or mouth is the best advertising out there. Keep checking in on me too, new stuff arrives often. Handspun yarn is on sale this week - 20% off! This stuff is great to add some pizazz to a project that you just aren't to excited about. It's also great for smaller projects, hems, and edging. You could also use it in a stash buster project to add some interest and tie the whole thing together. I finished the continuous scarf using Andy's Merino from Farmhouse Yarns. Have you seen this stuff? It's a great wool yarn that's an incredibly soft single ply (heavy worsted-ish) wool yarn. The colors are beautiful, it's hand dyed so they fade and morph from shade to shade, color to color. I think it's one of my favorite yarns! Anyone interested in a knitting/crochet group on Thursday evenings? I'm thinking 6-8pm? Let me know what would be a good time. How about a spinning group on a Saturday morning? Any interest in that? Please let me know.

Weekly Update

I've been away from the computer recently - actually, I just didn't' feel like logging on and checking anything. That's not a great idea for business, but I sure got more stuff done around the house - and things needed done!

The week of my Open House went well. Thanks to everyone who stopped in last week. But the sales aren't over...there are still 2 weeks of March left. Most "crafting" supplies are on this week and hand spun yarns will be next week.

I recently finished a shruggin made from Schaefer Yarn's Nancy. It's a fun wardrobe piece and was easy to knit. It's a 1 skein project, and the pattern is free w/ the purchase of 1 skein of Nancy ($40). I liked the way the extra yarn crocheted - so now I'm working on a crochet granny square type blanket. We'll see how that works out.

Anyway, with spring here, The Markethouse on Main is starting to see more and more traffic, are you a part of that? You should be. Stop in and visit all the open shops. Take a break from the rain that's sure to come over the next few weeks. It's dry inside (unless the roof repairs don'e hold - lol!).

Happy Anniversary to me!

It's official, this week is DYNT's 1 year anniversary! Wahoo! Thanks for all your support, and keep it coming!

Stop in this week, everything ('cept local alpaca yarn and already marked down items) is 25% off! This week I'll be having an "Open House" - coffee and cookies - to celebrate the success of one year as a local shop.

I've been away from the computer for a few days, it was a nice break. But, unfortunately, I didn't quite talk up the anniversary as much as I should have.

I'm glad to say I've made it through the first year, but there are still many years ahead...and I'm hoping that you'll be there through it too. I think that it's important to support the little local mom & pop shops, and I hope you feel the same way. The Markethouse on Main is a great way to help support your local neighbors who are striving to start their own business. It also helps keep your hard earned dollars in the community! Who doesn't want thier money to stretch as far as it can and help the community?

Next week is the Anniversary Open House!

It's been a busy few weeks...Taste of Home Show, Church Craft Club, WISR interview. Hope you were one of the many that I've said hello to recently!

All this activity is to announce and help celebrate DYNT's 1 year anniversary!
There are specials all month. Like this week, all pastel yarns are on sale - 20% off - to help all of us think Spring and start any last minute Easter projects.

Next week will be the "Open House". Stop in during regular hours for some coffee and cookies, check out the shop and take advantage of yet another sale! Also, there will be a gift basket drawing. Anyone who makes a purchase next week will be eligible for the drawing. The basket include 4 skeins of yarn donated by Kraemer Yarns in Nazareth PA!

Sadly, I didn't have anyone sign up for the blanket Crochet-a-long. I'm not sure why, my guess is that you would rather a "class" setting than an "a-long"? But I'm not sure. Let me know, please. I'd love to have a schedule of events, but it's been hard to establish.

DYNT's first CAL!

Hip Hip Hooray!
March 9th is DYNT's first CAL (Crochet-a-long)!

A CAL is a bit like a workshop, a little like a "Stitch and Bitch" and a good way to work on a project. A project is determined ahead of time, in this case it'll be a cotton blanket made w/ worsted weight cotton (Peaches and Creme is available at DYNT). During each session the group works on their individual blankets and there is a leader available to assist and answer questions.

For this CAL a basic knowledge is needed, as crocheting, as a whole, won't be taught, but beginners are welcome as the stitch needed to make this blanket will be taught during the first session.

The CAL will meet every OTHER Wednesday from 6pm - 8pm (March 9th & 23rd, April 6th & 20th). The stitch will be taught on the first week, and assembly and finishing techniques will be taught on April 20th. There is a $5 fee due on the first meeting - to cover the stitch instruction. Registration is not necessary, but greatly appreciated, as the shop is small and I need to know how many chairs to move in for the night! Please call the shop, send and e-mail, or a message on FB or Ravelry to register.

If you would like to pick out your colors sooner than later, stop in at DYNT and check out the Peaches and Creme or the Kraemer Tatamy Tweed Worsted. Some colors may be special ordered... all yarns purchased for this CAL are 10% off!

If you aren't interested in this CAL but have a project you'd love to work on and share with others - including a knitted project, please contact the shop to schedule your own CAL or KAL! I know the shop's space is tight, but that's a good problem to have...