The Wooden Needle Newsletter - May 2025
Newsletter #57
May 2025
Want to know what’s happening at TWN?
You’ve come to the right place!
Once each month, we’ll send you our newsletter to keep you in the know.
May flowers have arrived!
Looking for a project?
Some folks might think we stop crafting when the weather gets warm.
Not us!
If you’re looking for a warm weather project, use cotton to knit the Canyon Crescent shawl by Cozy Up Knits.
Stop by the store or take a look on our website to see all the kits we’ve created.
What are you gifting?
We don’t think you can have too many travel mugs.
A Florrie mug will brighten anyone’s day!
What’s new?
The May colorway for Emma’s Yarn is looking pretty in pink!
The smalls are here!
If you’re looking to add contrasting heels, toes, and cuffs to socks or want to put a touch of color to a hat or cowl, you’ll find just what you need in Emma’s Yarn Smalls.
Do you see them?
They're watching you!
All those UFOs (unfinished projects)----
If you’re looking for a fun way to finish your WIPs or begin some new projects, this is the way to do it.
Begin by making a list of twelve projects.
Your list of twelve projects can include unfinished projects, new projects, parts of a large project, or a combination of the three. Each month, we'll draw a number which will identify the project you'll work on over the coming month. On the third Thursday of each month, we'll meet to share our projects and choose a new number. Just think! At the end of the year, you'll feel so good with all those FOs!
April - #5 (#11 is the floater this year)
*Next UFO meeting - May 15, 2025
What? UFO - Unfinished Objects
When? Third Thursday of each month 5:00 until 7:00
How? Work on the chosen number project from your list until the third Thursday
**For UFO projects, yarn does not have to be purchased from TWN.
What are you making?
Isn’t it fun to share your current project (or projects!) with friends?
We love sharing with each other and with our customer-friends.
Remember that photo from last month?
Now Maggie has a second sock and a second son!
Welcome, sweet Theo!
What's better than one Dutch Tulip shawl?
How about two beautiful shawls?
Myra and Teena are rockin' them!
That Lisa doesn't slow down---
Look at the gorgeous cowl and the cute socks and little chicklets!
This stripy project is going to be a special treat for someone.
Way to go, Maddie!
Kathy knit this comfy, cosy cowl!
Hmmm. . . wonder if she'll get to keep this one?
Better put on your shades!
Bookish Beverly is knitting socks that are a tad on the bright side.
Three!!!
Sparkle Girl Debbie has three gorgeous blanket projects going on right now.
This isn’t your everyday kind of handknit sock project.
This is a Boss Lady Gayla kind of sock project!
What’s happening?
Join us for Workshop Wednesdays!
Every month or so, we’ll begin a new project together.
Our goal is to help you learn new skills or practice old ones.
There is no charge for attending TWN Workshop Wednesdays.
The only requirement is that you purchase your project materials here at TWN.
A basic knowledge of knitting will be needed for these projects.
You don’t have to attend every Wednesday--- come when you can, when you need help, or when you just want to join the party!
Workshop Wednesdays happen every Wednesday afternoon from 2:00 until 5:00.
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June - emotional support chicken (Hens everywhere!)
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July- wool applique (Great job!)
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Aug/Sept - shawl (Intarsia!)
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Oct - needle punch (Beautiful work!)
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Nov - rug hooking (We’re hooked!)
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Dec/Jan - vest (Looking good!)
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Jan - embroidery (guest teacher!)
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Feb/Mar - shawl (lace!)
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Apr - shibori dyeing (This is gonna be fun!)
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May - socks (cuff down! toe up! two-at-a-time!)
Questions? Just give us a call!
***Our new Workshop Wednesday schedule begins in June!***
Come to Sit & Stitch on Third Thursday!
Do you like to knit? Crochet? Embroider? Something else?
Bring your project -- whatever it is -- and join us on Third Thursday.
This is our time to enjoy a variety of fiber crafts.
For Sit & Stitch, your crafting materials need not have been purchased from TWN.
Bring your project, and come craft with us!
Join us on the Third Thursday of each month from 5:00 until 7:00.
*Third Thursday is also UFO night. More on that below!
Join the fun at Friday Forum!
Let’s get together for crafting on Friday afternoons from 2:00 until 5:00.
It will be a time to get help with a current project, discuss ideas for future projects, and simply enjoy the company of like-minded folks.
Knit? Crochet? Wool applique? Spinning?
You choose what you’d like to do.
The only requirement for Friday Forum is that your project materials were purchased at TWN.
Come join us!
Go to school with TWN!
If you’d like to learn (or relearn) how to knit or crochet, join us during Workshop Wednesdays.
There is no charge for the class, but you will need to purchase your supplies from TWN.
Just give us a call and let us know you’re coming!
Needle Notes
Hello, everyone—
Thanks to everyone who was able to join us for Local Yarn Store Day. We had loads of fun seeing our customer-friends and talking all things yarn. Are you ready to begin working on Christmas projects? Want to start something new? We’ll be glad to help. Stop by to see us. We’ll be looking for you!
Take care,
Gayla
That's it for our newsletter this month, but don’t forget to keep an eye on our Facebook page, blog, and website.
Thanks for spending time with us!
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