Finger Lakes Fibers logo top
Finger Lakes Fibers Yarn Store
Home Yarn Other Products Class Schedule News About Us Directions

Specializing in luxurious yarns, natural fibers, and quality hand knitting supplies. Featuring locally spun and dyed yarns; and unique fibers from around the world.

 

 

"Going Green" is going to save you some green at Finger Lakes Fibers. Every time you bring in your own bag or tote for your purchases, we'll put your name in the basket for our monthly drawing - a $10 gift card to use on you next visit. And now we are also selling our exclusive heavy muslin Finger Lakes Fibers bags, as well.

Summer Hours
Monday, Thursday, Friday 10-8
Tues, Wed, Sat 10-5
Sun. 12-5

Telephone: 607 535 9710



Join our mailing list >>>

your privacy is safe with us - we will not share this list with anyone


Upcoming

Finger Lakes Chapter of The Knitting Guild of America will be meeting at Finger Lakes Fibers on the following dates. New members invited.

May 14 – Finger Lakes Fibers

All meetings will be from 6:00-8:00pm.

Read the February 2009 "Knit Wits", the Newsletter of the Finger Lakes Chapter of The Knitting Guild of America

 

Thanks for the August Newsletter.  I enjoyed my Monday night visit to your store and have begun the sweater for which I purchased yarn.  It was such a pleasant experience!  Pat

I just had to compliment you on your wonderful shop! It was paradise to find such a friendly and well-stocked store.We truly enjoyed our day in Watkins Glen, capped with a delightful lunch in town. You have a great store and a wonderful team! Margi

I love your store! It was a joy to find such beautiful yarn and such a friendly place in Watkins Glen. Mindi, a Ravelry friend



 

 

 

NEW-Knitters Getaway in the Green Mountains
July 30 – August 2, 2009
D
esigned by the Monday Night Knit Group at Finger Lakes Fibers. While in Vermont, the group will plan their itinerary together each day – and may include just sitting and knitting or a hike on Vermont’s Long Trail and a hot stone massage at the end of the day. Possible side trips to Green Mountain Spinnery in Putney, Mostly Merion in Dummerston, a variety of yarn stores, soap & pottery shops. We will handle transportation & housing,  price will be based on enrollment. The more we have the better price you will get, so call your friends and leave the driving to us. Call 607-535-9790 or email pbianco@gwriters.com for more information.


Welcome

WHAT'S NEW AT FINGER LAKES FIBERS.........

Misti Alpaca introduced a new yarn called Tonos.This is a tone on tone 50% alpaca, 50% merino wool blend in a worsted weight.

The colorway we ordered (coming soon!) is great range of saturated jewel tones. Finger Lakes Fibers will also have a new pattern for an amazing adult cardigan made with this yarn by Lindsay Pekny.


The Knit Kit -This all-in-one Must Have includes 7 essential knitting tools no knitter should be without. www.theknitkit.com


The Knit Kit


Knitterella Note Cards and Gift Tags
www.knitterella.com


Knitterella Knitted Scarf Note Card

Beaded Stitch Markers -We are now carrying beautiful no-snag stitch markers with a small bead droplet .   We have a selection of sets in 24 scrumptous colors.  There are 8 or 10 markers per card for $6.99.

 

New Yarns in Stock!  

*Schaefer Nichole - 80% extrafine merino superwash, 20% nylon    

*Araucania Ruca Multy - 100% sugarcane    

*Araucania Ulmo - 100% cotton

* Debbie Bliss Eco - 100% organic cotton    

*Handmaiden Camelspin - 70% silk, 30% camel    


We are adding more colors to these lines -
Cascade 220
Noro Silk Garden
Sidar Baby Bamboo
Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk blend
Mission Falls 1824 Cotton
Reynolds Lopi

We're bringing in more sock lines.  if you have a favorite, let us know.

We are carrying - KITS KITS KITS - most with full skeins at a discount, including Brooklyn Tweed's Turn a Square Hat kit (complimentary pattern from Brooklyn Tweed), Pot Holder (great idea for the young knitter) , Schaefer # 308 Lola Bunny Love kit, Tulip Sweater kits Cotton as well as superwash wool.   

Finger Lakes Fibers has some wonderful new cottons, silks, and blends arriving every day. Come in and see what we've got!

Now Available!! The perfect gift for someone special OR the perfect winter project for you - Green Mountain Spinnery Stained Glass Hat Kits, $43.00 (pictured at right).

Kit includes pattern and the 9 Green Mountain Spinnery Mountain Mohair colors you need to make this stunning hat.  We are kitting a limited number so stop in or call soon. 


 

 

 


Tulip Sweater modelled by Amy's daughter Ellie

 

Tulip Sweater Kits  
We are expanding our collection of these wonderful kits.  We have them in Dream in Colors Classy 100% Superwash Wool  in the colorway shown and in a great colorway for the little man in your life

AND
we now carry the kit it in Monet's Garden - just the word Monet tells you how pretty this color combination is, and Summer Lake - a rich palette of blues and greens, suitable for a boy or a girl.

We are also carrying this kit in Mission Falls 1824 Cotton  in 2 colorways for girls and 1 for boys.  All are irresistible.


 


We have assembled a fantastic mix of traditional yarns and patterns for hand-knitting from leading national suppliers such as 100% cotton and wool/silk blends from Louisa Harding and Schaefer Yarn's wool, silk/wool blend, and cotton; and unique natural fibers from a variety of nearby farms and artists.

We have Louet Euroflax sport weight linen (left) in many beautiful solid colors and blends; and their Gems Superwash merino in several weights.

Other popular yarns that we stock are Green Mountain Spinnery's Mountain Mohair and Comfort Cotton; Collinette Jitterbug hand-painted sock yarn; and Handmaiden and Fleece Artist silk and silk blend yarns. Also, we carry Lambs Pride (great for felting); Cascade (220 Wool and Sierra cotton/wool blend); Debbie Bliss; Mission Falls; Lopi; and Artful Yarns cotton, cotton blend, mohair, and more.

 

 


We invite knitters, crocheters, and spinners to visit our shop on E. 4th St. in Watkins Glen , and see what we have gathered. Check out the other great things to do in the southern Finger Lakes Region, too.


MONDAY NIGHT KNITTING IS BACK. Take 10% off any yarn you buy while knitting with us on Monday evenings

 

SOCKS, SOCKS, SOCKs....
We have an eclectic collection of sock yarn, including Brooklyn Handspun, Schaefer Anne and Lola, Misti Alpaca, Berroco, Colinette, Dream in Color, Lorna's Laces, On Line and lots more.  


Please come by and knit or crochet with us. If you can't visit us in person, we'll mail you anything you need (free shipping!) We can also send you email updates on sales, classes, and new offerings - just sign up for our mailing list or send me an email.

Mary Jeanne
(on Ravelry as mjpacker - add me as your friend!)

 

Last updated July 1, 2009

Home Yarn Other Products Class Schedule News About Us Directions

Finger Lakes Fibers Yarn Store

129 E. 4th St. (NY Rte. 414 North)
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
607.535.9710