GRANITE STATE KNIT IN

Hello All, Just a quick note to remind you the Shop will be CLOSED on Friday and Saturday this week....I am vending at the GSKI again this year. Looking forward to the day. Great Company, Great Classes, Great Lunch and Great Fun with Kindred Spirits!!! Wish you could all attend, it is a wonderful experience. I am planning to check out the class taught by Barb Burri, "Knitting with Wire", sounds very interesting. I may have to partake or better yet, hold my own this Summer. Something to look forward too!!!!!

I am planning a 3 hour class here at the Garden...Saturday, June 27th from 2 to 5..."Corrections and Finishing Class"...Registration is required, deposit of $20 in advance. A Finishing Booklet, $8 value, is included in the class price of $40. Give the shop a call to get your homework assignment and list of supplies needed to bring along to class. Maybe we could go grab a bite to eat after class, Derry Rest., Cracker Barrel, for those interested.

I am also planning a "SOX" Class this summer, possibly a July Saturday, with Instructor, Kim , since I have never sucessfully finished a pair of "Wearable" sox, I am not qualified to teach this one!!! All interested parties, again Registration is mandatory, deposit required. Kim will supply us with a list of supplies needed for the class, all will be available here at the shop.

Upon return from the KI, I will update on new yarns that have arrived...a few to talk about...New Patterns too! One of my own designs...Grab Bag Shawl...Great Stash Buster! My Shawl is here to view.

Hope to hear from you all very soon....Enjoy the SUNSHINE!!!

GIFT CERTIFICATE OF THE MONTH CLUB...

The happy winner for the month of April is none other than...................... Carol Mc Farland...Carol is the woman who suggested this monthly drawing after winning a Gift Certificate from a quaint gift shop in the north country of Berlin, NH. It has been a great way to entice you into my shop and the anticipation for the drawing has been delightful!!

So...Here we go again...Come on in, Sign Up and See who gets a Shopping Spree!!!!

Thank you for all who have participated...

Seabreeze Quilt Fair...

Here is a little peek of my table at the recent "Seabreeze Quilt Fair". Held at the Stratham Middle School...What a WONDERFUL event!!

First displaying of my brand new Banner!!! My friend Cheryl had it especially made and presented it to me this past Christmas, what a lucky person I am to have such a thoughtful friend....Thanks, Cheryl, You recieved lots of compliments on your idea of the banner!!

So Many Quilts to look at, mind boggling!! Such very talented quilters...You have to make an attempt to stop by next Spring to view these beauties, grab a quick homemade lunch and dessert and pick up yarn, fabric and goodies.....Sorry no pics of the quilts, I was too busy!! Next year I PROMISE!!!!!

Luxury at its Best...

Caron intoduced these two new Yarns to their line a few months ago, we now stock them each in 5 Lovely colors.... "SPA"...A Rayon, Bamboo and Acrylic Blend ,comes in 251 yd skeins, Washable/Dryable Sport Weight suggested #6 needles,5 sts to the inch.
"COUNTRY".....considered a Light Worsted Weight Merino and Acrylic Blend available in 185 yard skeins, Washable and Dryable, Suggested #8 needles, 4 sts to the inch.

Spa will make the most "Luxurious" Summer Tank or Shawl

Country is lovely to feel and beautiful to look at it's stitch definition, Cottage Creation's Funnel Sweater has been knitted with Country, Infant size is here on display for your viewing pleasure.

Just In...

We will be featuring New Summer Yarns for the Spring and Summer Seasons...
Universal Yarns has a beautiful cotton..."Cotton Supreme" ~ 180 yards ~ Needle 7-9 ~ 4sts=1" ~ Crochet Hook I~J~K

It is in stock in two colors...Caramel and Blue Bird Blue

Knitting with this yarn is pure pleasure...looks and feels like Silk...Come and fondle this beauty...

Knitting Retreat Weekend...

Our hostess, Jeanette, owns and operates Soo Nipi Lodge. Once a dairy barn, after a 2 year renovation, it can now house up to 20 quests. Accomodations include a Spa/Workout Gym and all amenities for a wonderous mountain stay.

We shared all meals and activities in the main room and sunroom...lots of space and sunshine, when it shows itself!!

New friends abound...this will be an annual event PP will partake in for many years to come!!

We went on a "Field Trip" to Hodge Podge Fiber and Yarn Shop in downtown Newport. Sue's shop is almost as comfortable as AKG! Just kidding...MUCH more yarn and notions but the SAME warm and cozy feelings as AKG...Loved every minute of being there and can't wait to return!! Thank you Sue for your hospitality.

This was the best weekend away I have had in ages!! 6 knitters from Purling Petals, 3knitters from Ravel Rousers and 8 other knitters from MA, NH, Conn and ME. We had a ball. Great food, wonderful accommodations, beautiful scenery.....knitters are the best!!! We discovered lots of "Kindred Spirits" on this yarn crawl!!

Mr. "Snowball"

Here he is in all his glory!! Mr. Snowball...our newest addition to our family of Furry Friends...He was given to us by a spinning friend and her family. He is the sweetest bunny, LOVES to be held and has a veracious appetite!! He has some skin issues, hair lose and a fur ball in his tummy that you can actually feel!! So, after a long and arduous search for an Exotic Vet...we found Dr. Sonya Dennis...she and her team are so awesome!!! Poor Snowball has hair mites...nasty little critters only seen by a microscope...which I had the pleasure of viewing...UCK!! This type of mite is very common in bunnies, not passable to other animals or humans! VERY curable but I have to be extremely diligent with his treatment of Selamectin, speciality foods to address the Fur Ball, brushing to get rid of the dander and keeping him away from the ladies!! Of course, that is not a problem since NONE of our bunnies are fixed...and there is to be NO cohabitation!!!!!

I asked Bob to take a few pics so you could see this very Handsome Guy...I am working on acquiring an addition Hutch to place on the front porch by the shop door so each morning a Different Bunny will Greet You!!! Hopefully you will all meet him very soon...