We will be closed JULY 3 and JULY 4 for Independence Day

In-Store Handspun Yarn now available

Get unique, handspun yarn starting at $5/skein. Merino, Corriedale, and Silk/Linen/Merino blends available!

"Christmas in July" Weekly Deals

Summer Stitch Series: Waterfall Knit Stitch, June 29th (5-7pm)

Summer Stitch Series: Come learn the Waterfall knit stitch next Monday, June 29th (5-7 pm). Cost is $10/person. 

Waterfall Stitch

Now accepting applications for part-time/as-needed employment this fall

Now accepting applications for part-time/as-needed employment this fall:

Staff Mission:

To provide exceptional customer service and ensure that each customer knows that they are a respected member of our ‘In the Loop Yarn Shop’ community.

Employee is responsible for:

• checking out customers and maintaining customer data
• assisting customers in the selection of yarn, projects, books and tools
• answering knit & crochet related questions and fixing knit & crochet mistakes
• receiving and labeling new inventory
• assisting with merchandising of inventory
• restocking shelves – yarn, needles and notions
• maintaining tidiness and cleanliness of store

Applicant must have:

• previous retail or customer service experience
• a warm and welcoming demeanor
• ability to multi-task and complete a number of small projects while also assisting customers with yarn selection and knit and crochet help
• knowledge of both knit & crochet
• experienced Ravelry user
• ability to assist with pattern reading and correcting mistakes
• knowledge of yarn gauge, fibre characteristics and pattern terminology
• ability to work on major holidays (i.e., day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve)
• spinning experience a plus

To Apply:

Please send resume and cover letter to:
intheloophartselle AT gmail.com

Upcoming Classes/Events: July 2015

July 2015 Classes/Events:

July 7: Beginner Knitting Class (6-8pm) $20

July 9: Beginner Crochet Class (6-8pm) $20

July 11: Tunisian Crochet Class (2-4pm) $20

             Knit/Crochet Group Meeting (4-6pm) free

July 14: Knitted Summer Shrug Class (6-8pm) $20

July 16: Crochet Clutch Class (6-8pm) $20

July 21: Remnant Yarn Creations Class (6-8pm) $20

July 23: Drop Stitch Crochet Class (6-8pm) $20

July 25: Knit/Crochet Group Meeting (4-6pm) free

July 28: Beginner Knitting Class (6-8pm) $20

July 30: "Yarn Tasting" (6-8pm) $20

We made the front page of our local paper!

NICU preemie hats and Chemo Cap donations on-going

Thanks to everyone who has participated by knitting or crocheting NICU preemie hats and chemo caps for our local babies and cancer patients. These donations are on-going, so feel free to donate finished caps or yarn anytime.

A special thanks to Julie Eve for donating 100 NICU preemie hats

What I'm spinning in-store this week

Merino/Silk/Linen blend, hand dyed from Lucca Dot Yarn

Masham (natural color) wool handspun 

Lucca Dot hand dyed Corriedale roving

2-ply spun from roving above (last braid on right)

*Roving and hand spun yarn available at our Hartselle, Alabama location or call to arrange shipment.

Drop Spindle Workshop with Claire Cabe

A big thanks to Claire Cabe of Lucca Dot Yarn for teaching our first drop spindle workshop. 

Look what's coming to our shop! Ewe Ewe's Wooly Worsted 100% Merino Superwash

Look what's on its way to 'In the Loop Yarn Shop'! 

It's that time again! "Yarn Tasting" on June 30th

Saco River Yarn now available!

Come check out our selection of Saco River Dyehouse Yarn! 100% wool

Hand spun local alpaca yarn now available!

100% alpaca from Somerville, Alabama, handspun by Tami Graham from 'The Homespun Chick' available in store now!

Drop Spindle Workshop: June 20th with Claire Cabe from Lucca Dot Yarn

Get more info here!

What's happening this week? June 8-13th

Here's what's happening this week at In the Loop Yarn Shop:

June 9th: Local spinner, Tami Graham will give a spinning demo using alpaca fiber from her Alabama alpaca farm (4-6 PM)

June 9th: Knitted Shrug Class (6-8 PM, $25)

June 11th: Beg/ Cont. Beg. Knitting Class (6-8 PM, $25)

June 13th: Kids' Crochet Class (2-4 PM, $15)
               
June 13th: Tunisian Crochet Stitch Class (4-6 PM, $15)


Yarn arriving this week:

Made in America Yarns: 'Chocolate Lily' and 'Baby Lavender' Florafil and Super Bulky 'Thick and Thin' 100% cotton yarn in 'Fantasy'

Saco River Yarn in 4 colorways

'Baby Lavender' Florafil 

Super Bulky 'Thick and Thin' 100% cotton yarn in 'Fantasy'

'Chocolate Lily' Florafil

Merino/Tussah Silk/Flax Roving from Lucca Dot Yarn

Come by and pick up Lucca Dot Yarn's hand dyed merino/silk/flax roving for a limited time! Shipping is available.

Community LYS Blanket: Donate your squares!!

Crochet Shrug Class: June 2, 6-8 PM

Join us this Tuesday, June 2nd from 6-8 PM for our crochet shrug class taught by Kristi Simpson, who also designed this summer shrug. Cost is $25 (plus supplies)