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Open Spinning

May 20th, 2010, posted in event

This summer, we will be having open spinning on the first and third Monday of the month, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Come over and spin with Annie and friends. This is open to all spinners, from those with a little experience to those with a lot. There is no signup or fee for this event.

Annie has been spinning for twenty years. She can help you with all of your spinning challenges. We are so lucky to have her at the shop.

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Congratulations, Olympians!

March 4th, 2010, posted in event

The Closing Ceremonies are over, and that means it’s time to wrap up our Knitting Olympic Challenge. Twenty Olympians completed the challenge. Great job, everybody. Our winners, as decided by a drawing:


Gold Medalist: Carmen D.


Silver Medalist: Gina D.

Bronze Medalist: Michel B.

For a slideshow of all our Olympic projects, visit our Picasa album. Thanks to everyone who participated. See you again in 2012!

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2010 Knitting Olympic Challenge

January 30th, 2010, posted in event

If you have ever dreamed of being an Olympian, the 2010 Knitting Olympic Challenge is your chance to make your dreams come true.

Rules:

  • Cast on your project during or after the Opening Ceremonies, on February 12. You may swatch before that, if you need to.
  • Complete your project by the end of the Closing Ceremonies, on February 28. This includes weaving in ends. You can block your project after the competition is over.
  • The project you choose must be a challenge for you to complete. It can be a project with a technique you’ve never done before (cables, entrelac) or a larger project that requires a lot of knitting (sweater, afghan). This is your chance to do more than you thought you could do.
  • Bring your completed project into the store by 5 pm on March 3 to be eligible for prizes. We will take a picture of your project to be posted on our website.

All completed projects will be entered into a drawing for prizes.
Gold—$50 gift certificate
Silver—$30 gift certificate
Bronze—$15 gift certificate

Purchase your project materials at Prairie Yarns before February 14 and receive a 15% discount on yarn. The discount applies only to your Olympics project. Good luck, have fun, and go for the gold!

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