Bonnie's Blog

The Yarnover

2009-03-23T20:31:00.002-05:00

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

2009-03-08T17:55:00.003-05:00

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?

2009-02-25T19:25:00.003-06:00

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

2009-02-06T20:25:00.005-06:00

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

2009-02-01T18:55:00.002-06:00

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

2009-01-25T14:57:00.002-06:00

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

2009-01-01T16:22:00.002-06:00

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!!

2008-12-22T08:22:00.002-06:00

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?

2008-12-19T17:06:00.002-06:00

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

2008-12-18T20:09:00.002-06:00

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.

New project bags

2008-12-14T13:10:00.002-06:00

Bonnie's just received the new Lantern Moon 100% silk project bags. These bags have a structured bottom and ten great colors are available. They are the perfect size for small and medium projects and they make great gifts. At only $12 each these bags will go fast!

Holiday gifts

2008-12-11T19:28:00.003-06:00

There are only 14 knitting days until Christmas. If you just can't finish a hand-knit gift, you can still find great gifts in the store or on our web site. Here are some ideas from me and my elves:

1. Gift certificates in any increment

2. Yarn, because you can never have too much

3. Books and patterns to inspire a knitter

4. Knitting bags, again-you just can't have too many

5. Our exclusive "I'd Rather be Knitting" T-shirts

6. Knitting gadgets

7. Already made felted bags, no one has to know someone else did the work

8. Knitting needles, the new Takumi needles are fabulous

9. More yarn

10. Fiberspheres

Stop in, call, or order online.

Holiday Shipping

2008-12-09T16:12:00.003-06:00

Christmas is fast approaching and we have great gifts in stock. For your gifts to arrive in time for the holiday, please place all orders by December 16. After this date, we cannot guarantee that your purchase will arrive in time for the holidays.

If you'll be in the area, we will keep our normal business hours through December 23. December 24 we will be open until 1:00 pm, then it's off to help Santa (and finish up those hand-knit gifts we're frantically working on).

We at Bonnie's hope you are having a happy holiday season!

Darkhorse Fantasy Yarn

2008-12-08T19:25:00.002-06:00

Bonnie's now carries Darkhorse Fantasy yarn, a wonderfully soft acrylic yarn. It's washable and perfect for child and adult sweaters, afghans, and anything else you want to create. The nylon content will make this yarn wear forever, and there 90 colors colors to choose from. At only $5.50 for a 205-yard skein, it's a great value too. A small child's sweater takes less than two skeins. Stop by and check out our new model!

The Fibersphere

2008-12-05T20:12:00.002-06:00

Have you been knitting in public and had trouble keeping your yarn from rolling away? The Fibersphere was designed with this problem in mind and will protect your yarn from any unwanted damage or outside elements. It opens easily and you can swap yarn out mid-project, without having to cut your yarn. It comes in two sizes, a 5-inch diameter and 7-inch diameter, and two colors, clear and pink. For every pink Fibersphere sold, 5% of the profits are donated to breast cancer research.

The Fibersphere is a must have for any knitter! Add one (or two) to your Christmas list.

New this week!

2008-12-01T19:58:00.003-06:00

Bonnie's is excited to announce that Wagtail yarns are now in stock. The fine kid mohair from Australia is wonderful to work with. Be sure to stop in and check out the beautiful scarf model.

More great gift ideas

2008-11-30T09:13:00.002-06:00

Christmas is fast approaching and we've got great gifts in stock. We have a variety of knitting bags to choose from. Knitters will love the great, functional designs and non-knitters will love the fun styles. Several of the designs are made by Vietnamese women, who receive a portion of the proceeds. Stop in, or check out the website, and check out these great gifts!

Christmas gift ideas

2008-11-28T12:28:00.000-06:00

We've just received new T-shirts for knitters! My daughter came up with the design after announcing one day that she'd rather be knitting than helping her husband hang drywall - I think we can all relate to that! New sizes are on the way, Large, Extra Large, and Extra Extra Large.

Be sure to add this fun T-shirt to your Christmas list!

27 Knititing Days Until Christmas

2008-11-28T09:48:00.001-06:00

We hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving and are enjoying the start of the holiday season. For all you fellow knitters, there are only 27 knitting days until Christmas. If you're in need of any ideas for great gifts, stop by, call, or email.

I've been known to give a few gifts with the needles still attached. So, don't be afraid of starting any big projects this late in the season-they'll understand.

Happy Holidays from Bonnie and her elves.

2008-01-23T12:27:00.000-06:00

BRRRRRRR, it is really cold here in Minnesota! However, we knitters don't mind the cold much, it's a perfect reason to knit! We have gotten lots of new yarns again, they just keep coming out with more and cooler stuff! Noro Kureyon has new sock weight yarn. Of course the colors are just like the regular Kureyon. Trekking has a new Handpaint. Great colors! Socks are hot, and we have the new colors of Tofootsie as well. Check out our web site for info.
Keep knitting.....Bonnie

2007-12-21T11:38:00.000-06:00

We at Bonnie's Spinning Wheel wish to take this opportunity to wish all of our customers, in Minnesota and across the country, a very Merry Christmas and a New Year full of knitting adventures. See you again in 2008.

2007-11-29T10:54:00.000-06:00

I have some fabulous gifts for the knitter on your Christmas list - knitting bags, knitting needles and tools, knitting books and patterns, and knitting accessories. See them by clicking on this link. http://www.storesonline.com/site/454931/page/88453

2007-11-20T12:07:00.000-06:00

I have just placed some new yarns on my Yarns on Sale page. Visit http://www.storesonline.com/site/454931/page/852103 to see some fantastic prices on some beautiful knitting yarns.

This is a knitting blog

2007-11-13T16:02:00.000-06:00

With this new blog of mine, I will try to feature new yarns, new styles, new knitting gadgets and accessories, and new techniques on a weekly basis. I have just posted a number of new yarns on my web site - see them at http://www.storesonline.com/site/454931/page/86296