Girl Scouts "Knit it Up" at String of Purls

It's been a great year with the Girl Scouts! We have had the fun of hosting 46 girls from several troops this year and look forward continuing our lessons with interested groups. For details or reservations give us a call.

Take a look at our latest Troop 2077 from Elkhorn. Keep on knitting girls!

The Ultimate Springtime Felted Bag

Look at Robyn's felted bag creation! It screams of spring and we can't take our eyes off of it. What a great idea to use black as the contrasting backdrop for bright springtime flowers. Robyn made the purse body from 100% wool using the Ruffles to Riches pattern from Martingale Press, Pursenalities. She replaced the ruffle with felted flowers & leaves from the Two Old Bags, Wooly Embellishments pattern.
Hello SPRING!

Happy Hooker author Debbie Stoller to visit Omaha

Don't miss an opportunity to meet Debbie Stoller, author of the outlandishly delightful, Happy Hooker and the Stitch and Bitch series. Debbie will be at The Bookworm Inc., Countryside Village (87th & Pacific St) in Omaha April 25th at 2:00 pm. After you have your book signed by Debbie come visit String of Purls right around the corner. We'll give a 25% discount off of an item if you mention attending Debbie Stroller's book signing.
Happy Hooking!

Lucy Neatby Holds Knitting Workshops at String of Purls

String of Purls is delighted to welcome Lucy Neatby May 2 & 3. We have been fans of Lucy's books, Cool Socks Warm Feet and The Chequered Flag: Finishing in Style! Now we have the opportunity to experience Lucy in person as she conducts three workshops. These sessions are currently available by registration on a first come, first serve basis. Please call us at 866-393-5648 toll free or 393-5648 in the Omaha area or stop by to reserve a space. (Some supplies needed, please ask)
Workshop Schedule:
Socks for All Seasons - May 2, 6 Hours 9-4, one hour break for lunch on your own
Ability: Basic knitters upwards Cost: $60

Tricks and Tips for Knitting with Double Pointed Needles May 3, 3 Hours 9-12
Ability: Beginners upwards Cost: $30

A Phoenix from the Ashes (Formerly called Cheating & Rescues) 3 Hours, May 3, 1-4
Ability: Beginners upwards Cost: $30

Mason Dixon Knitting event at String of Purls

String of Purls welcomes our friends Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne of Mason Dixon Knitting, authors of The Curious Kniiters Guide. This is an in-store event May 6 from 1-2:30 pm. Come join the revelrie for a book signing, demonstration and fun conversation.

Rowan Spring Yarn Arrives

Rowan has done it again with a stunning spring collection. Everyone at the shop is working up designs from the book, A Midas Touch using Rowan's Glimmer Print. Glimmer Print is a cotton acrylic blend tape with random splashes of gold "painted" onto the yarn. Louise made the herring bone tank top which is on display at the store. Nancy is whipping up the vest with a single waist tie and Anne is doing the front tie top in black.

We love the Natural Silk Aran which has a linen blend in a twisted tweedy effect. It is elegant and casual at the same time.

Summer Tweed has is offered in a new set of colors to broaden this timeless yarn for another year.

You'll have to come by the shop or call since these yarns are so new they are not yet on the website.