To all our friends and visitors: this Knit Happens blog will be retiring in the very near future. Be sure to visit us at our new website and blog: www.knithappensaz.com.

Our new Summer Class schedule can be accessed at knithappensaz.com/classes.

See you soon!

SIGN UPDATE... :)

OK, the neighbors sign will be moved and a Knit Happens sign will be where it should be in a few weeks. Well if sign makers are like contractors... lets just say I'm still not going to hold my breath, but the signs have been ordered. Yeah!!

Keep posted... Lots of new yarn is coming in and should be on the shelves soon. I will post what has arrived as soon as we can get the boxes opened. It feels a bit like a holiday with all the new stuff arriving.

Thanks again for all your support!

cj

Landlords & Bad Neighbors

Well this is just one more thing that confirms that KNIT HAPPENS! When I drove up to the store on Wednesday morning this week, Thomas Reprographics had a sign over the top of my store. I have been working hard to get it relocated, but my landlord and Thomas Reprographics seem to think that because I did not have the funds to purchase a sign before them, then they have every right to take my space. Don't worry... all is not lost, I am diligently working to get this situation rectified, and trust me I will. However, in the mean time, if anyone out there is doing business with Thomas Reprographics, just know this about them... They are the type of company that is willing to put there sign over the top of another business, which as we all know is just wrong on ALL levels.

KNITTING TABLE... FINALLY HERE!

It's about time! If you haven't been in lately, you have got to make plans to stop by soon! The best knitting table in the world has finally arrived. I am so excited I can hardly contain myself! So please come in, bring some knitting and see for yourself how wonderful this table really is.

Thanks so much for your continued support, as always... Happy Knitting!

The NEW CLASS SCHEDULES are HERE!! The NEW CLASS SCHEDULES are HERE!!

Pick up your very own copy of the new class schedule at the shop or take at look at it right now...it's attached as a link on the right sidebar on the blog!!

In addition to our basic knitting and crochet classes, we're excited to offer:

> Project Classes - Neck Warmers, Baby Hats, Easter Rabbits, Felted Flowers/Purse, Socks, Lace and MORE!!

> Advanced Beginner Classes - Sampler Pillow and Basketweave Scarf/Cowl/Dishcloth

> Skills Classes - Quick Continental, Reading Charts (fabulous!!), Portuguese Knitting Style and a new spin on Intermediate Knitting called Knitting Essentials!!

> Crochet Too!! - Mastering Granny Squares and Crochet Edgings for Knitters!!

> By popular demand, Knit Clinic with Peggy beginning Tuesday, January 25th!

We hope you find something that peaks your interest - sign up early as classes fill quickly!!

Happy Knitting,

CJ, Barbie, Nikki, Jamie, Cathrine and Peggy

HAPPY HAPPY New Year 2011!!

We're so excited to welcome in 2011, cuz we all know what 2010 did to most of us... with all of our wonderful knitting friends!!

We hope your holidays were filled with lots of special times...and hopefully, lots of knitting!

Now that all the hustle of the holidays is behind us, stop by the shop and relax for a few knitting moments.

The NEW CLASS SCHEDULE is available ONLINE...and will be in the store tomorrow...thank you for your patience!!

Happy New Year!!

CJ, Barbie, Nikki, Jamie, Cathrine and Peggy

LANTERN MOON TRUNK SHOW

Only 13 knitting days until Christmas, but who's counting???
And just in time...guess who's coming to town???

**** LANTERN MOON TRUNK SHOW will be here

**** Wednesday, December 15th

**** 10:00 am until 8:00 pm!!

Yes, we will be open later that night...and after 6:00 pm we will be serving snacks and libations in true Knit Happens fashion!

We hope you'll join us anytime during the day to see all the goodies from LANTERN MOON! A special offer awaits everyone able to stop in that day, but it's a surprise...so mark your calendars and we'll see you then!!

Happy Knitting,

CJ, Debi, Barbie, Nikki, Jamie, and Peggy

Shop Hours for Thanksgiving Week

The store hours for Thanksgiving week will be as follows:

Monday: 10am to 6pm
Tuesday: 10am to 9pm
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: CLOSED
Friday: 10am to 6pm
Saturday: 10am to 5pm

We wish all the knitters out there a very happy and healthy holiday, full of traditions and oodles of knitting while the turkey is cooking or during the football game marathon...

From all the staff at Knit Happens, we are very thankful to have you as part of our knitting family!!

Our warmest wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving,
CJ, Debi, Barbie, Nikki, Leah, Jamie and Peggy

Congratulations to our WINNERS!!

Whew...we're still coming up for air and sweeping cake up off the floor!!

What a PHENOMENAL turnout we had for the Yarn Tasting and Shopping Spree Raffle Drawing on Wednesday night. We were SO excited to see more than 120 people flood the store!! The Yarn Tasting table was never empty and the hors d'oeuvres disappeared quickly!! Prize drawings were held throughout the evening while everyone grabbed a chance to visit and share their handknit creations - what a GREAT group of people we are so lucky to call friends!!

Congratulations to ALL our WINNERS:

• GRAND PRIZE $300 Shopping Spree: Susan Gniadek
• Noro Yarn: Laura Buchanan
• Namaste Bag: Rebecca Robinson
• Baroque Knitting Bag: Paula Enyart
• Knitting Books: Pam Shields
• Jade Sapphire Cashmere Scarf Kit: Gay Davis
• Lantern Moon Yarn Box: Carol McBride
• One Hour Private Sessions: Angela Williams and Lori Van Weelden

Thank YOU to everyone who participated in the raffle and for attending our event. Your support means the world to us - we look forward to seeing you throughout the holidays - take a break to come knit with us!! We're here to help or to "ooh" and "aah" over your latest project!!

Happy Knitting!!
Peggy

NEEDLES, NEEDLES, NEEDLES

Finally! The Addi Turbo Needles have arrived! Apparently they were held up at customs for a while. And even more exciting... Malabrigo worsted and lace have arrived... we are getting it processed and should be on the shelves by Thursday.

Don't forget about the raffle we have going on now until November 10th, for every $25. you spend you get one raffle ticket. Our Drawing will be on the evening of Wednesday November 10th from 6 to 8pm. Yarn tasting, libations, and lots of very cool prizes will be offered. Grand prize is a $300. shopping spree!

Hope to see you all soon, and thanks again for all your support!

Updated Class Schedule

We finally have a correct class schedule. We have worked, well Peggy has worked very hard on this and I just love what she has created! It is much easier to read and I think you will really like the selections of classes. We should have the updated version on our blog later today, however if you come into the store please pick one up.

Also, the Tahki Stacy Charles order has arrived... We are getting it processed and on the shelves today and tomorrow. Come in as see the great new stuff!

FALL IS HERE!

I just love a change in seasons, especially when it includes the end of summer! We have had many changes over the past few months, and I hope you take some time to come in and check everything out. We have some new yarns, like "Mirasol" & "Conjoined Creations" and have replenished some of our main-stays. We have also updated our fall class schedule and will have the new version on the blog early next week. Thanks for continued support and hope to see you soon!

Labor Day

Thanks so much for all the support in making room for new yarn! 12 very large boxes of the new stuff just arrived today! Now I just need to get it all checked in and labeled... hopefully by next week we will have it on the shelves.

Conjoined Creations, a locally dyed yarn, is now available in the store. They are best known for their "flat feet" sock yarn, however they have some beautiful lace weight yarn, soy silk ribbon and cotton soy blends in DK and Worsted weights. Come in and check it out

I have decided to give the staff and myself a well deserved day off and close for Labor day Monday, September 6, 2010.

Wishing you all a wonderful long weekend of knitting and/or crocheting!

CJ

We Are Joining the Digital Age

You can find us on both Twitter and Facebook under Knit Happens AZ.

New Digs!

OK, so we got moved in, still unpacking a bit and waiting for some more tenant improvements to be done... two weeks to a contractor is more like 3 months to the rest of us. So, while we wait for that stuff to be done, I decided to have a sale... yea! I am looking at some new lines of yarn and need to make some room. Gedifra, Mission Falls, and Louisa Harding are 50% off until Saturday August 28th. All other yarns are 25% off, needles and accessories are not included in the sale. This sale is not to be combined with the 3 Tier sale that is currently going on for the summer. Come on in and take advantage of the savings before it is all gone.

A special thanks to all of you that continue to support Knit Happens, it has not gone un-noticed and it is truly appreciated!

CJ Peloso

YES - WE ARE MOVING!

Retrain your husbands, reset your navigation devices, retrain your brain - Knit Happens is moving! No biggie - just down Indian School Road! Our new address is 8100 E Indian School Road Suite 105. Just east of Hayden on the North side of the street, next door to KFC. We will be closed Friday, July 30 and Saturday July 31, 2010 and will reopen Monday, August 2, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Please come in and see us at our new location. The store may not be perfect on Monday morning so we ask that you please forgive any confusion or mess! See you soon!

Summer Hours

To clarify - our summer hours are

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

There is a small quantity of yarns available on sale at 50% off,

Come in and stay cool and knit!

mg

SALE DATE CLARIFICATION AND MADELINETOSH ARRIVES

We have had some calls regarding the memorial day weekend sale. The sale begins tomorrow Friday, May 28 through Saturday, May 29 buy one get one half price. We will be closed Sunday and Monday.

Madelinetosh yarns are here!!! We have finally received the Madelinetosh yarns - Pashmina, a sport weight merino/silk/cashmere blend, Posh Sock, 26-30 sts/4 inch, superwash wool, and Prairie, 100% superwash merino wool lace weight. Supplies are somewhat limited so hurry in before they disappear.

CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY

Knit Happens will be closed Monday, May 31, 2010. We hope you all have a great Memorial Day with family and friends and that you get lots of knitting done. We will be open again on Tuesday, June 1 at 10:00 a.m.

Madelinetosh Yarns Coming to Knit Happens

Look Out! All you Madelinetosh junkies out there - we are expecting a shipment of these beautiful hand dyed yarns to come in any day now. Keep an eye on the blog and we will post when they arrive.

Many of our winter visitors have left for the summer but we want to remind all of you that you can always order yarn from us and we will be happy to ship anywhere in the country. Just call us at 480-941-3898 and speak to one of our helpful staff, email us at CJ@Knitheadz.com, or fax us at 480-941-3899. We will do whatever we can to get your yarn to you as quickly as possible.