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Maranacook Yarns Summer 2008 News

We are back to summer hours which are Monday, Tuesday Thursday 2-6pm and by appointment. Please don’t hesitate to call for an appointment, I really don’t mind opening when I am nearby (vacation weeks of June 21st, July14th and August 9th open during hours only).

Classes and KALs are posted on Ravelry and the website. Please join us for our year round group of the “Knaughty Knitters” Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-4pm.

New items at the shop are: Clear Sloggers!!! Yes that’s right, show off your beautiful socks through these comfortable, waterproof clogs. Current sizes are 6,7,8,9 and 10.

New sock yarns are Dream in Color’s veil dyed Smooshy (fingering superwash merino). Monkey Toes and Gorilla Toes are another superwash merino custom dyed for the shop.

End of the World Farm from Fayette has both sport and worsted weight hand dyed sock yarn.

We also now stock Dream in Color’s Classy veil dyed, worsted weight, superwash merino- currently 2500 yards each in four colors (more to come).

New roving includes Wensleydale top and Tencel top roving.

Two spaces are available for spinning classes which start in September by Ann Dilley.

After 2 years in business, Maranacook Yarns begins expansion to double its space.
Day 2 later
Finished! 11/21/2006       Construction by David Barker, Readfield

 

I opened Maranacook Yarns in a renovated horse barn in rural Readfield, Maine, near beautiful Maranacook Lake, in September of 2004. My goals are to be a local source of quality yarns, accessories, and patterns at a reasonable price, and a resource for people either learning to knit or crochet or looking to tackle more complicated projects. Given the high price of gas these days, and considering how busy people’s lives are, it makes sense to have a local shop to save people long drives to other shops or malls.

I believe very strongly that knitting and crocheting must be promoted and should not decline just because we are no longer an agricultural society. These crafts yield significant lifelong rewards, including relaxation, a creative outlet, and the joy of producing hand-made items for family and friends (and yourself).

Since opening the shop, I have created Knitting Groups at the request of my customers, begun teaching adult education knitting classes, and started a Central Maine Chapter of “Chemocaps” (in which volunteers knit or crochet comfortable caps for people receiving chemotherapy at local hospitals). These activities are strengthening my ties with our community, and I’m having fun. I hope that my customers feel the same way, and I invite your thoughts on how Maranacook Yarns can help you!