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NEW ARRIVAL - BIJOU BASIN RANCH
You've seen the ads & heard the buzz.  Now come feel the luxurious softness and warmth of Yak for yourself. Bijou Spun Bijou Bliss (50% Yak Down 50% Cormo Wool) is here in cream and brown. Perfect for any "Next to Skin" project, especially scarves, shawls and fingerless gloves.

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Winter Hours
Monday - Saturday 10-5
Sunday 12-5

Telephone: 607 535 9710



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Upcoming

Finger Lakes Chapter of The Knitting Guild of America will be meeting at Finger Lakes Fibers on the following dates. New members invited.
March 10, 2010
May 12, 2010
All meetings will be from 6:00-8:00pm

Jan. Guild Project (shown below) in Noro Silk Garden - Wrap Me Up Shawl. Call the shop to order.

Read the Jan. 2010 "Knit Wits" the Newsletter of the Finger Lakes Chapter of The Knitting Guild of America

I received the yarn for my first scarf and absolutely love it! I also wanted to let you know that I called the store a few times this past week and everyone that I spoke to was very helpful and I enjoyed talking to them all! Amanda

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

 

 



 

 

 
Specializing in luxurious yarns, natural fibers, and quality hand knitting supplies. Featuring locally spun and dyed yarns; and unique fibers from around the world.
WELCOME - WHAT'S NEW AT FINGER LAKES FIBERS?

Beat the Winter Blues!

NEW! Join our new Ravelry Group - Friends of Finger Lakes Fibers >>>

February NEW! Customer Appreciation Sale - Feb. 6-7. 20-40% off yarn, books, and more. Call for details.

Classes all month long - sign up now!

Knitting Guild Project: Wrap Me Up Shawl

Knitter’s Retreat Feb 26-28. See details >>>

March – Fashion Show and Charity Afghan Knitting March 14

Classes all month long - sign up now!



Fleece Artist and Handmaiden Have Arrived!

We are now carrying beautiful Fleece Artist and Handmaiden yarns; and ILGA LEJA & Perl Grey patterns. 

Gorgeous colorways and wonderful patterns like the sweater shown here are now in stock in Big Blue, Blue Face Aran, BFL Socks, Merino 2/6 Socks, Casbah and Camelspin. 

See www.fleeceartist.com and handmaiden.ca or all of the color choices.





We have extended our color ranges in Mission Falls 1824 Wool, Cascade, Lopi, Brown Sheep Lambs Pride, Misti Alpaca, and Dream in Color Starry, Smooshy and Classy for winter.

The new Big Softie is in - with fun and easy pattern books.  

Marshmallow Yarn for Scarves is here - Popular, Easy, Quick, Soft, Fun - Perfect for girls of all ages.  



Socks, Socks and more Socks -

New colors are here in Jitterbug, Ella Rae, Araucania, OnLine, and Opal.

We have an eclectic collection of sock yarn, including Brooklyn Handspun, Misti Alpaca, Berroco, Dream in Color, Lorna's Laces, and lots more.  

And - be sure to check out what is probably the most varied selection of Schaefer Anne, Lola (see sample right), Heather, and Nicole you've ever seen.




We Have Kits

Here are some of the kits we carry (most with full skeins at a discount): 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, and the mitered squares Syncopation Bag that everyone is knitting this year (with Noro and Lambs Pride yarns included).

If you ’re thinking about hats for the winter season or for holiday gift giving, we have two great Green Mountain Spinnery hats available in kits. The Melissa hat is made from Alpaca Elegance. The Stained Glass hat kit includes the pattern and all nine Mountain Mohair colors you need to make this stunning hat. 


Stained Glass hat                              Melissa hat

If you’re from out of town and would like to purchase a kit, just give us a call and we’ll be happy to ship to you at no additional cost.

 


Tulip Sweater modelled by Amy's daughter Ellie

 

We expanded our collection of these wonderful Tulip Sweater 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. Also available in all-pastel Monet's Garden for girls and Summer Lake - a rich palette of blues and greens, suitable for a boy or a girl. Now available in Mission Falls 1824 Cotton  in 2 colorways for girls and 1 for boys.  All are irresistible!

New Yarns and Accessories

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 colorways we stock are a great range of saturated jewel tones.

Finger Lakes Fibers also is carrying an easy new pattern for an amazing adult cardigan (think Tulip Sweater for grown-ups!) 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.

 

 

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


Shop with Us

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.

Coming soon - an all-new on-line store. Check back this spring for the largest Internet selection of Schaefer Yarn, Fleece Artist, Hand Maiden, Misti Alpaca, and other hard to find yummy fibers.


 

Please come by and knit or crochet with us. If you can't visit us in person, we'll mail you anything you need. 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; and join our group Friends of Finger Lakes Fibers!)

 

Last updated February 4, 2010

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Finger Lakes Fibers Yarn Store

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