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All right knitters and crocheters!  Today is the last day to get those entries in for the UFO contest.  Remember, you can come in or email photos - knit@boersmas.com Don't be shy!  If you could see the judges' collective pile, you'd feel like a champion finisher!

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It's always a sure sign that summer is on its way when aliens start popping up all along Third Street! For all of you knit-and-crocheters, it's time to take a look at those UFOs! Bring your UnFinished Objects, or pictures of them, by the shop between May 13 (today!) and May 20th to be entered in our contest!  There will be prizes for the most UFOs, the oldest UFO, and the UFO with the best story

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We are stocking up on some great supplies and gifts for the holiday season.  We have new notions, beaded jewelry and scarf kits, elegant shawl pins, yarn-ball jewelry, note cards, "made by ..." gift tags, and so much more. Need to make a quick project for someone on your list?  We have several great books on knitted and crocheted gifts, as well as some wonderful single sheet patterns. Want to

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Coming October 16th, 2010: Join us for the release party of 10 limited edition handpainted sock yarns from 10 of the most noted dyers. Only 125 yarns stores around the world will be featuring this exciting event.  For more information, visit Yarns on Stage on the web, or come by the shop. Get yours before they're gone.  We will have treats and needle testing, too!

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Select colors of Encore Worsted and Encore DK are 30% off! Come in and pick your favorite colors before they're gone.  We have backstock in most, so be sure to ask if you have a bigger project in mind! With 75% Acrylic and 25% wool, this yarn can handle machine washing, making it perfect for afghans, children, or anything you don't want to handwash!

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In honor of McMinnville's annual Alien Daze celebration, It's UFO (UnFinished Objects) Week at Boersma's Knitting Basket. May 10 - 15th, 2010 We're having a contest!  How many UFOs do you have? What is your oldest UFO? What is your funniest or most embarrassing UFO? Bring in your projects, or email pictures to knit @ boersmas.com (take out the spaces) with "UFO Contest" in the subject line. 

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Buy Mom a bag, or pick up supplies to make your own bag! Come in the store May 5-8 for 15% off select knitting bags and purse findings. Can't make a decision?  We sell gift certificates, too!

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Our May sock of the month is perfect for spring weather.  Save 25% off Kollage Luscious sock yarn and Fiber Trends Butterflies and Blossoms pattern. This pattern includes two different sock patterns. The yarn is a light cotton and elastic blend great for warmer weather.

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Join us next week for our annual Clean Sweep Spring Sale! We are moving piles of great yarn to the clearance section to make room for next season's new stuff. Remember, the red dot means 40% off the original price! April 12-17 brings an additional savings.  At checkout, you will draw a discount from our big Jar of Savings.  You will get 10-25% off of your TOTAL purchase, including any sale

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Our March sock yarn is Noro Kureyon Sock.  Gorgeous long stripes in the famous Noro colors make stunning socks.  This month's pattern is Whispering Leaf, from Jojoland. Both of these are available at 25% off through the month of March.

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Through March 26th, 2010 This is a great chance to make a super quick project and do something good at the same time!  We are collecting hats for the Henderson House/Soroptomists Community Baby Shower.  The hats will go to foster children and families in need. We have a great superwash yarn on clearance that is perfect for this project.  Some balls are prepackaged with a free knit or crochet

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Due to popular request, Cindy and Pam will be teaching a second Focus on Fair Isle class, Feb. 27th & Mar. 20th, 9:30-1:00. Stop by the store to sign up!

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We have an amazing yarn and pattern sale this month!  Through the end of January, get 25% off of Knit One, Crochet 2's Crock-O-Dye wool/silk sock yarn and Sivia Harding's Journey Cable Socks pattern. Interested in new techniques for the new year?  There are still slots in some of our Winter & Spring Classes.  Fine tune your seaming, explore cable knitting, learn to button up, and more!

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Can you believe it's December?We have a great yarn at 25% off this month. Alpaca With a Twist's Socrates is a luxurious blend of baby alpaca, merino, bamboo and nylon.Our pattern of the month is Fiber Trends Acorn Lace Sock. It is also 25% off this month.Just 'Cuz Kit Sale!We have some very nice knit-to-felt and Christmas Stocking Kits marked down 30% right now. Come by and pick one up for a

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We have some great kits on sale right now, for 30% off! All knit-to-felt kits, including Pick Up Sticks' Felted Flowers, Bully Woolies' purses and ornaments, and the lovely KnitWhits' Mitten tubes are marked down.Also included are the Molly felted purse kits and the Christmas Stocking kits.Our November Sock of the Month is still discounted: 25% off Lang Jawoll and the Regia Magazine.This is a

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All month we are offering 25% off of Mountain Colors Bearfoot yarn and all Mountain Colors sock pattern.Come by the shop and check out the beautiful sample sock, and pick a color for yourself.

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Looking for sock inspiration? Want to try new patterns and new yarns?We have a new Sock of the Month program here at the Knitting Basket. Every month a sock yarn or brand will be featured along with a pattern. September's selection is the Switchback Sock from Wildhorse Farm Designs in Rio de la Plata Multicolor Ply yarn. All colors of Rio de la Plata Sock and all Wildhorse patterns are 25% off

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While it may not be the time for everyone to work on afghans or huge woolly sweaters, summer is a great time for knitting and crochet!We have several fun and vibrant warm weather yarns. Cindy has finished two great summer tops recently: a cap-sleeve shell in Frog Tree's new pima cotton/bamboo blend, and a swingy vest in Katia Linen.Small projects are perfect summer knitting. Hats, socks,

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We'll be celebrating World Wide Knit in Public Day at the shop again!Come by on Saturday, June 13th to participate in the fun. Bring a chair and some water. You can pop in briefly, or spend the day with us. We will have door prizes and some other fun extras!Read all about WWKIP Day here!

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Hope you are all staying warm and dry through all of the unseasonal weather. Looks like we're headed back to a more normal 40°F with a chance of showers.Now that the holiday rush is over, and the ice is melting, stop by to get your fill of color and texture.The Winter/Spring Class schedule is here. There are some fun projects and techniques to learn.While you're here, take a look at our

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It's so new, they're pricing it as I type this!We now carry all 4 yarn lines from Imperial Stock Ranch.For over 150 years, this Shaniko, OR company has been raising sheep and cattle in the high desert. Their headquarters is a National Historic District and they are committed to sustainable farming practices and wildlife restoration.The yarns come from Columbia sheep, and are custom milled with

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The nights are getting cold, and the change of seasons is palpable.Perfect time to get back into the knitting spirit. Start a sweater, or a lovely afghan to snuggle under. A cool breeze reminds us of hats, scarves, and mittens.We have some great new yarns to inspire you.Rowan Cocoon is a plump, lofty singles yarn with 80% merino, 20% kid mohair. Even if you think you don't like mohair, give

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The Knitting Basket is three years old!September 5th and 6th we will have 25% off ALL yarn.Plus 40%-50% off Clearance Yarn;30% off select books, patterns and magazines;50% off select needles;25% off select baskets.If you've been waiting to stock up, this is the perfect time!Come by and see what's on sale.

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Our class schedule is finalized! If you didn't get the email, please come in and check out the list. You can also pick up a printed copy while we wait for our new (!!) website to be up and running.Pay no attention to the class list that's on the site now, it's the old Winter/Spring schedule.Don't forget, we also have Knit Clinic on Tuesday nights, and you can call or come by the shop to make

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We are just finalizing the details on our fall class list. Keep an eye on the blog and your email for the official list. We have a nice variety of classes for every level of knitter, or those who want to learn.New prices, too!Don't forget, we have Knit 'n' Chat every Tuesday night. NO charge to come and knit with us. 6:00-8:00pm.If you need a little help, Knit Clinic, the first Tuesday night of

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Takhi Shannon is on sale for 25% off this month. This is a 100% wool yarn with a colorful twist.

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All of our Noro yarns are 20% through the end of July! That includes both weights of Silk Garden, the ever-popular Kureyon and Kureyon Sock, as well as Silver Thaw, Kocheron, Sakura, Blossom, Silk Mountain, and Cash Iroha.We also have a big basket of needle closeouts - All of our Inox/Prym circulars, KnitLites, and all Clover needles are 40% off. The Daisy needles are 50% off regular

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Our local paper, the News-Register, had a front page article on knitting, featuring our own favorite Master Knitter, Cindy.The turnout was great for our First Annual Knit in Public Day! Even the weather cooperated, with mid-70's and a gentle breeze. Knitters began gathering at the corner alcove around 11:00, and the last chairs were packed up just before 5.At 2:00, it was time to party. We

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Saturday, June 14th, we'll be combining two fun celebrations!Come by at 2 pm to join us in cake and prizes in honor of Stephanie Pearl-McPhee's birthday. Every purchase June 2nd through 14th will get a raffle ticket for the prize drawings.the Grand Prize winner will receive a copy of Stephanie's latest book and some great yarn. Four other winners will receive yarn prizes.We will have gift bags,

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Here are the proud owners of newly completed first sweaters. This class used Reynolds Smile and pattern #82343. They met three times to learn sweater construction technique and problem solving.Want to try sweaters? Ask to be added to the Smile Sweater Class wait list. As soon as three or more have signed up, we can schedule another session.Want more sweater knitting? Get on the wait list for

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bringing lots of great new projects and yarns.Reynolds Soft Linen is a wonderful warm weather yarn. This yarn combines the crispness and drape of linen with a softer hand. We have a special sweater package sale going on. Buy the yarn and pattern and get 40% off your purchase!Tahki Jeans is an incredibly light and soft tape yarn made from 100% organic cotton. There are some great patterns

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We have some great new yarns in stock this month.Flat Feet, by Conjoined Creations, is a unique take on sock yarn. This yarn is machine knit into two flat panels, then hand-painted in fun colorways. To knit, you simply remove the waste yarn, and start knitting, unraveling the panel as you go. These were half gone within a few days of arrival, so hurry in to check them out.Also for sock knitters

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Lots of excitement around the shop this spring.First up, our 2nd annual Spring Cleaning Clearance sale.For one week only, we will give keycard punches for ALL PURCHASES!From April 7th through 12th, we will punch your card for sale items, too. That's like getting an extra 10% off.Help us make room for new inventory, and find some great deals, too.We have yarns, books, magazines and single sheet

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A huge box of Manos del Uruguay's beautiful new blend arrived last week. This 30% silk/70% merino yarn knits up as a sport to DK weight. It comes in many of the kettle-dyed multicolors and semisolids we love in the original Manos wool.Great pattern support is available in the booklet, Primero. This yarn would also make great fingerless mitts and hats, or try it in a Clapotis (from Knitty.com).

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We've made a little button over on the sidebar. Feel free to stick it on your blog (just be kind and save to your own server, thanks)

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For the entire month of February, Knitting Basket is collecting non-perishable food for the YCAP Food bank.Every item you bring in will earn a $1.00 punch on your key tag. We won't round up, so if you only have a $5 spot, you'll need to bring 5 items. However, there is no limit. We will punch as much as you bring in!

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TNNA was a big hit! After visiting and knitting with hundreds of vendors, Michelle, Kathy and Kathy came back with orders for new yarns, needles and accessories sure to please everyone.Already a big hit with customers, we now carry Hiya-Hiya bamboo circular needles, double-point needles, and stainless steel double points.The 9" circulars are perfect for sock and cuff knitting and are flying off

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Check out our class schedule. We still have some opening for some great techniques and projects. A class is a great way to pick up new skills and get to know other knitters.We have some great new yarns this season.Fans of Noro will love their new Kureyon Sock. Plymouth Happy Feet is another fun new sock yarn.For the wool-sensitive, we now carry Berroco Comfort and Comfort Sock. This premium

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Join us Tuesday night, Dec 18th, at Knit & Chat for our 2nd annual cookie exchange! Bring 2 dozen of your favorite cookie or other treat, and try some new ones.A reminder, there won't be Knit & Chat the following 2 weeks, as we are closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

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Mary W. is a published designer now! Her Dahlia sweater appears in the Winter '07 Knitty! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Peggy S. just finished this great sweater.This is Knitting Pure & Simple's Neckdown Pullover for Women. Peggy chose Plymouth New Tweed, in color #5317.This pattern really lives up to the company name, with top-down construction and clear instructions.Well

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Our Winter/Spring '08 class schedule is now available. Click the link in the sidebar to check it out. Drop on in to sign up. Some classes have limited space, so register soon!

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Other crafters welcome too!From 6-8 every Tuesday night, meet up with other yarn lovers for knitting and good conversation.It's a great way to meet other knitters, get out of the house, and discuss your latest accomplishment with someone whose eyes won't glaze over at the first "ssk."The first Tuesday of each month an instructor is available for drop in Knit Clinic ($10 fee).That night is also

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Check back often for updates on our shop, our knitting projects and, of course, new yarns!

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