The Yarnover

The Minnesota Knitters Guild is hosting the 23rd annual Yarnover event on April 18 at Hopkins Senior High School in Minnetonka. The event includes classes and a market. This is the first year that I will have a booth at the market, and I am very excited! In addition to yarn, I plan to offer some great new patterns and gadgets. Stop by and see me!

Details on the event can be found at http://www.knitters.org/

Therapi Trunk Show

Stop in between March 12 and 21 to check out the Therapi Trunk Show. We'll have completed pieces, including this great wrap, free patterns, and free touches. Therapi is a luxurious soft worsted weight yarn with jadeite and wool fiber. It's a pleasure to knit with and Bonnie's carries several colors. Be sure to stop in and check it out!

Circular or double pointed?

Are you tired of keeping stitches on double pointed needles?

Do you find it difficult to avoid the "ladder" gap when using double pointed needles?

Do you have trouble making the necessary decreases when knitting in the round on circular needles?

Maybe it's time to try using two circular needles when knitting in the round. It sounds more difficult that it is. You simply divide your stitches between the two needles and continue to keep the stitches on those needles. For example, if you are making socks with 80 stitches, you knit across 40 stitches on needle 1. Then knit the remaining 40 stitches on needle 2. On the next row, you return to needle 1 and repeat.

When you use this technique you can avoid the "ladder" gap between the needles. You can also select longer circular needles, making it easier to keep your stitches on the needles. Longer circular needles also allow you to work on larger projects in the round, like sleeves.

She-Knits Trunk Show

We are pleased to announce that Bonnie's is hosting a She-Knits Trunk Show through the month of February. Stop in to see these fun and unique purse and bag patterns. There is something for everyone, no matter what your taste - modern, funky, retro, you name it.

The patterns are made with Lamb's Pride Bulky, one of everyones favorite yarns.

Be sure to stop in before the end of the month to see there great bags!

New project ideas

We've got some great new patterns and books in stock, perfect for picking out your next project. Choose from sweaters for the entire family, socks, afghans, bags, and more. And with only 11 months until Christmas, it's a great time to get started on holiday gifts!

Perfect knitting weather

Is it too cold or snowy for you to venture out this winter? Most of us have already experienced record cold spells or snowfalls and we still have a few months of winter left.

On the bright side, this is perfect knitting weather. And with Bonnie's, you can shop from home and have everything delivered right to your door. So shop online or call our store during business hours and pick out a new project or two. Then sit back, get cozy,and keep knitting!

Resolutions for 2009

Happy New Year! We'd like to wish everyone a safe and happy 2009. Many of us will be making resolutions for the new year. Some of us may resolve to loose weight, quit a bad habit, or reduce stress. Here are a few suggestions for how knitting can help you meet these resolutions and have a great 2009...

• Knitting will keep your hand busy, allowing you to snack less often, and you don't want to get potato chip grease on good yarn.
• Your hands will also be too busy to chew your fingernails, smoke, or partake in other habits.
• Studies show that knitting reduces stress, so knit more!

We here at Bonnie's resolve to knit more and enjoy all the benefits it brings!

Happy Holidays!!

We here at Bonnie's would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. We will be open our regular business hours, 9:30 to 5:30, on December 22 and 23 and from 9:30 to 1:00 on December 24. We will be closed on December 25 and resume regular hours on Friday.

Snowed in?

A good part of the Midwest is blanketed in snow, with more on the way. Knitters love this weather, it's a great excuse to stay inside and work on projects. If you're snowed in and need more yarn, give us a call or place an order online. We'll get it to as soon as possible. You can stay warm and cozy and keep knitting!

Lucy Neatby Videos

Lucy Neatby's line of DVDs are a great gift for any knitter, or even yourself. If you are just learning, have several projects under your belt, or consider yourself an experienced knitter, Lucy has something for you. We have 12 titles in stock.