Custom Yarns Blog

2010-03-09T08:47:00.000-08:00

Finally it's almost Spring! Say goodbye to the winter doldrums and hello to "Soleil", a beautiful new must have yarn.

Trendsetter's new Soleil yarn is created by twisted strands of a light cotton and along the way adding carved wooden beads and 3 shapes of dye cut leaves.

Keep it simple with an easy garter stitch, or add textured stitches letting the background be as important as the textures and details added to the yarn. You do the knitting and the yarn does the rest!

For more information, check our site at http://www.customyarns.com

Still Learning ..........

2009-05-09T08:31:00.000-07:00

I recently started a knitting group that meets at a local Barnes & Nobles. It amazes me to see the skill levels of our members. I can't remember when I didn't have knitting needles in my hands, yet, I consider myself a very average knitter. Some of our members knit with beads, and I find their work to be superior. One of our members was working on a pair of socks, and tried though I may, I couldn't find a seam to see where she began or ended.

It just goes to show with this ancient craft, there's always something new to learn.

Never Loose Your Knit Knacks Again

2009-02-24T10:38:00.000-08:00

Wow! Just when you think you've seen it all in the knitting world, along comes Knit Kits!

Tired of searching in your knitting bag or purse for all the items you need for knitting? Then The Knit Kit is your perfect solution! This kit includes a tape measure, stitch counter, thread cutter, scissors, crochet hook, stitch holders and tip protectors all on one compact device. No need to continually buy various accessories when you can have it all in one. Great for traveling by car or plane.

What a great idea, and why didn't I think of this? We're taking orders for April delivery....... really don't want to wait!

The Knit Kit $19.98

Who Didn't Know That?

2009-02-21T06:49:00.000-08:00

Reports out this week say knitting keeps your mind alert and your fingers nimble. Who didn't know that? All they had to do was ask a knitter what they get from knitting and the list would be endless. Knitting for me is a stress reliever, a way to express my creativity, an enjoyable quiet time and has opened a world of new friends who knit.

Are you like me? Always looking for something new to try? Do you seldom repeat a project you've already done? Are you a sock knitter who can't get enough? We just recently discovered a new manufacturer that offers quality yarn at great prices and have begun to stock their line of yarns. Jojoland offers a line called Harmony which is a worsted yarn and Melody which is a fingering weight yarn. We are so pleased with the quality and easy workmanship of these yarns.

How exciting to find something new!

The Traveling Yarn Shop

2008-10-14T09:23:00.000-07:00

Custom Yarns Announces The Traveling Yarn Shop
...The Yarn Shop Comes To You!
Clayton, NJ

With the idea that the holidays are quickly approaching, knitters who have busy schedules and little time to spend shopping will be happy to learn about Custom Yarns "Traveling Yarn Shop" where the yarn comes to you. Developed by owner Linda Ostroff, who saw a need to provide a portable service, she will bring ( to groups of eight or more ) the newest yarns and accessories,as well as free patterns and knitting tips to her customers to keep them abreast of the latest finds in the needlework world.

"I saw a need to provide this service to Knitting Guilds, Stitch & Bitches and Knitting Meet Up Groups in the Delaware Valley as gas is costly and people have limited time to shop" stated Linda Ostroff.

Custom Yarns is an online yarn shop specializing in custom blended yarns and fibers, knitting accessories and gifts for all needleworkers.

"Our group thoroughly enjoyed the time with Linda, and now we're well stocked with the most beautiful yarns for holiday gifts," commented Kim Haas of New Jersey.

To plan a visit with the Traveling Yarn Shop contact Linda Ostroff at 856-881-8062 or
800-853-1338

Email: customyarns@verizon.net

Let's STOP The Hatred

2008-07-21T17:49:00.000-07:00

Rachel Matthews, a knitter from the U.K. has recently published a book that has knitted patterns for making dolls that look like dictators such as Hitler, Pol Pot, Saddam Hussein and other hate mongers. She has the audacity to call the Hitler doll "Knitler."

We knitters need to tell the world that she does not represent us and that the majority of us are kind, charitable, concerned caring people.

To learn more about this ludicrious and hateful idea click here :

http://news.google.com:80/news?hl=en&ncl=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/2310454/Adolf-Hitler,-Saddam-Hussein-and-Pol-Pot-recreated-in-knitting.html

Any suggestions on how to deal with suggest - please contact us at customyarns@verizon.net or feel free to call toll free : 800-853-1338

Do You Knit For Charities?

2008-07-07T18:03:00.000-07:00

Are you looking for a new way to raise funds for your organization? Custom Yarns By Linda wants to team up with you to raise money. Why not host an E-Knitting Party? We’ll work with you in a variety of ways to use our yarns and accessories to raise money. It’s fast, fun, easy and the rewards are continual.

Hand made crafts are very popular today, and the latest numbers from the Craft Yarn Council of America’s Consumer Tracking Study prove it. Knitting and crocheting projects numbers were up 13% last year, and the biggest increases in activity were in the under 35, 55-64 and 65 and older age groups. Why not profit from this fast growing hobby in a unique way?

Simply send an E-mail or post a note on your web site (or both) and invite your members to join your E-Knitting party. We will provide a Code for your group and every time an order is placed, each member will receive a 5% discount on our products. Each month we will send your organization a check for 10% of the gross sales.

E-Knitting Party Benefits :

* 10% commission on gross sales
* Members receive a 5% discount on all purchases
* No work or meetings involved
* No inventory investment
* This is a continuing promotion, not a one time offer, so your organization
will always have a fundraising source
* Members receive FREE PATTERNS with each order
* Items purchased can be used for future fundraising events
(fashion shows, auctions, etc.)
* Members receive a 5% discount on all purchases (sale items not
Included)
* Organization receives a monthly check for 10% of gross sales
* We will host private sales for your group
* Your members will be the first to learn of new yarn arrivals
* No hassle returns - simply call our 800 number and we’ll take it from there
* We can create special promotions, sales and events exclusively for your
group.
* FREE Link to Custom Yarns by Linda website

We look forward to working with you and we know that you will soon be reaping the rewards of this exciting and easy fundraising tool.

Contact us at www.customyarns.com

Toll Free: 800-853-1338

Has This Ever Happened To You?

2008-06-19T13:23:00.000-07:00

It seems like my knitting life goes from one extreme to the other......... All at once I know several projects I HAVE to make. At the moment, I have a ribbon shawl, a baby blanket, the Zimmerman Surprise Jacket, several summer placemats and a freeform purse just begging to be started.

I spend time thinking about the yarns I'll use, what the finished product will look like, and if it is a gift, how the recipient will use it. My fingers itch wanting to touch these new yarns and gorgeous colors.

Then suddenly, I get into a slump and don't want to be knitting anything. A slump never lasts long, like a month or so. Sometimes, it's just a week and in that week nothing I see says " I have to do it."

For what ever reason, it may be seeing a new yarn or a gorgeous photo of a finished garment that someone has lovingly made and placed on Ravelry, my enthusiasm returns, the slump is over, and I am knitting up a storm. Curious to know if anyone else experiences the slump?

Mom's Words Of Wisdom

2008-06-17T10:02:00.000-07:00

You know the story, when you were an adolescent you were convinced you had the world's dumbest parents. When you grow older, you realize how smart, caring, funny, wonderful and full of wisdom they were.

My mom always preached to keep things in an orderly manner, which when I was 10 made no sense to me. Now that I have an inventory to take care of, I see how her words are so remarkable.

It happens like this every season........ there's always a few yarns left that we will not be reordering or have been discontinued by the manufacturer. What to do? Well, we decided to have an ODD LOT SALE So what does that mean? It means great savings, but there may only be 3 or 6 left in stock.

We listed Trendsetter's Charming yarn on sale for 60% off, Great Adirondack's Dangles are 40% off, Several Alp yarns are 50% off, and several Berroco yarns are 40% off.

Okay, it isn't the time to make a sweater, but we're seeing a lot of sock knitting, lacy shawls, more sock knitting and other quick and easy projects for the summer.

WWKIP Forms Backdrop For Custom Yarns Promotion

2008-06-08T09:10:00.000-07:00

Contact: Linda Ostroff
Phone #: 800-853-1338
E-mail: Customyarns@verizon.net

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Customyarns.com celebrates Knit in Public Day
with benefit promotion

Custom Yarns by Linda is conducting a special promotion in recognition of Worldwide Knit in Public Day and in

support of an online forum for knitting enthusiasts. Now in its 18th year, WWKIP day is the largest event in the world

that is run entirely by passionate volunteers spreading their message about the joys of knitting through a series of local

events and gatherings.

“Being an on-line store prevents me from having an event, so I thought the next best way of demonstrating my support

was to help this highly regarded forum for knitters” says Linda Ostroff, owner of Custom Yarns by Linda. She also

shows her support by showcasing hand dyed American yarns such as Great Adirondack and Fiesta Yarns.

On the weekend of June 14-15, 15 % of all sales will be donated to the Knitters Review Forum website
(http://www.knittersreview.com/forum/) to assist in defraying the website’s operational costs. Said Ostroff, “We support

Knitters Review as it brings together yarn and fiber aficionados from all over the world who now have a central

meeting place. There is comfort in knowing that this ancient craft will continue for generations to come.”

Custom Yarns by Linda is an internet business from Clayton, New Jersey that grew out Linda’s life-long dedication to

all aspects of knitting and yarn. Since being launched in 1999, Custom Yarns by Linda has attracted legions of yarn

fans from around the globe seeking her unique, one-of-a-kind custom blended yarn creations.

For more information visit http://www.customyarns.com and http://www.wwkipday.com or call Linda directly at her toll

free phone number (800) 853-1338 (10am-5pm M-F, EST). # # #

Who Taught You To Knit?

2008-05-29T07:55:00.000-07:00

I can't remember when yarns and knitting weren't a part of my life and tried to think who was it who taught me to knit. I honestly can't remember, but I'm pretty sure it was my mother.

I find that newer knitters today learn from friends, knitting groups, online and Stitch 'N Bitches. Newer knitters want quick projects like socks and scarves. My contemporaries knitted sweaters, but I find if someone is knitting a sweater today it is for a baby.

When I first learned the yarn everyone used was a DK navy blue wool. How far the industry has come....... Now Great Adirondack, Berroco, Trendsetter, etc. produce the most unbelievable yarns in fibers such as alpaca, mohair, cashmere, ribbon, merino and cotton.

Who could have predicted that sequins, beads and something called eyelash would one day be a component with yarn? Who would know when I learned to knit that there are more stitches than just garter and stockinette? What would my mom say about freeform knitting? I think she'd be amazed!

Mirror, mirror on the wall I am my mother after all!

So, I'm curious to know - who taught you to knit and how have things changed?

An Adventure With Freeform Knitting

2008-05-20T15:09:00.000-07:00

One day, in an adventurous mood, I grabbed a crochet hook and just began working the yarn in no particular shape. Once I had this piece, I attached another yarn and crocheted around this odd shaped piece. I liked the way it looked, so soon another yarn was stitched around the piece in uneven stitches. I liked that too. Before I knew it, this irregular shape was the size of my hand.

I put is aside and began the process again. I loved this new way of working with yarn. I love the freedom of not following a pattern, not using a gauge, and doing whatever I felt like doing.

Before I could totally comprehend what this was all about I had several pieces that were knitted, crocheted, knitted and crocheted using all different yarns in varying colors, stitches and textures. I knitted two yarns together, and couldn't get over how well everything blended together.

Eventually, I sewed the pieces together, and before I knew it, I had a one of a kind pillow. The freedom of freeform, as this style is known, let's one explore their creative style with imagination and a curiosity for the unknown. It has become an insatiable obsession with yarn as I can't wait to see where the needles will take me. I've even used different sized needles and knitted and crochet on the same piece. It's amazing how forgiving the yarn is, and what a change it is not following the discipline of a pattern.

So, here's a finished result ..........

Yarn Harlot Brings Sunshine To A Rainy Day

2008-05-19T10:02:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I had the pleasure of hearing The Yarn Harlot speak in Philadephia for the Free Library's Book Fair event. It rained........ oh, how it rained. Doesn't matter, I would have gone to hear Stephanie Pearl- McPhee if there were 6 inches of snow on the ground!

She is so delightful, funny, compassionate, charming and dedicated to her craft. I purchased her newest book " Things I learned From Knitting...whether I wanted to or not" and can't wait to get started.

Of course the room was filled with knitters and crocheters, that goes without saying. What surprised me was how many people were knitting socks. Maybe because sock knitting is so portable. Second to sock knitting was lace knitting. The shawls that I saw in progress were beautiful beyond description.

I've never been into sock knitting and let that get in the way of offering sock yarns for my customers. After so many requests, I finally ordered Soxie and Silky Socks from Great Adirondack Yarns. When I opened the box and saw these hand dyed beauties, I asked myself " where have you been all my life"! My customers just love them.

Then I discovered Oasis yarns ( http://www.oasisyarns.com/) and began offering their sock yarn. Wow! Are they popular! One yarn in particular, " Faded Valentine" seems to be one we can't keep in stock. Great for lace knitting and sock knitting. The color, the textures......... see if you don't agree!

My Sister, Who Doesn't Knit

2008-01-07T15:30:00.000-08:00

I have a sister who does not knit, does not crochet and has no interest in any form of needlework. Imagine, SHE has a sister who has a yarn business and has no interest in what's new and exciting!

I recently told her about a dear customer who had just purchased 4 skeins of Great Adirondack's Pashmina Serengetti at $87 a hank. This just happens to be, in my humble opinion, the most luxurious yarn we've ever stocked. ( See photo above) Who wouldn't want that beauty? All cashmere, all luxury, all gorgeous.

Her reaction was " you mean to tell me someone spent $348 and then has to make a garment"? She just couldn't believe it and I was amazed at her reaction. "For $348, I want it already made," she told me.

Imagine, my sister will never know the fun of opening a new bag of yarn and savoring the gorgeous colors. I'll have to make peace with the fact that she'll probably never experience the adrenaline rush I feel touching a super soft yarn. I'll have to accept the fact that she'll never call me and tell me her head is spinning with ideas about this new yarn she just got her hands on.

Well, I can hope.

P.S. If you want more information about Great Adirondack's Pashmina Serengetti, here's a link :

http://www.customyarns.com/shop/agora.cgi?cart_id=6504540.25010*A82ct6&next=12&product=Great_Adirondack_Company

Did Your Forget Your Favorite Knitter?

2007-12-19T16:49:00.000-08:00

2 = 1 ?

One of the most unusual yarns of the season has been Feza's TOKYO. So what do we mean with our headline 2 = 1? Simple! 2 skeins = 1 gorgeous shawl ! and 1 skein = 1 to- die-for scarf. The trick is to knit every row and a lace like effect is the end result.Try 2 different colors on a large needle and create your own work of art!We'll include a FREE pattern with every Tokyo purchase! Be sure to visit us at Custom Yarns – http://www.customyarns.com/ for the best selection of quality yarns and accessories.Click Here For More Information About Tokyo Yarn :http://www.customyarns.com/shop/agora.cgi?product=Tokyo_Yarn&ppinc=2a0

15% Off & $1.99 Shipping!

2007-12-13T09:13:00.000-08:00

We have a Holiday Bonus Sale going on at the moment, and our customers just love it! Our new web site will debut soon and many of the yarns currently on our site will not be moving to the new site, so now is the time to stock up on some of your old favorites! Everything is 15% OFF and ALL shipping is just $1.99! How can you go wrong?!

We've just introduced a new line of yarn called Oasis Yarns. We just love their sock yarns, and so do our loyal customers.

Here's the pertinent info about these beauties :

Fiber Content: 90% Super Wash Aussi Merino Ball Weight: 100 gBall Length: 400 ydsGauge: 7 - 8 sts = 1" Needle Size = 10 (US)

We've got 'em in 12 delicious colors !

New Web Site Coming Soon

2007-12-06T14:00:00.000-08:00

So very excited ......... Our new web site should be up and running in about 2 weeks. What a lot of work this has been, but we know it will be worth it. The site will have lots of new bells and whistles and will be much easier to navigate.

We're also bring on board several new lines that we know our customers will love. The fiber arts is truly a life long love : you leave it at times, come back to it and fall in love all over again!

Spring Yarns Knitters Will Flip For

2007-03-22T19:32:00.000-07:00

We recently introduced a new yarn called Dangles, and the response has been amazing. We're reordered this yarn several times and this week presented two new colors - Bahama Mama and Pink Orchid. With names like these how can you lose?

Dangles is produced by Great Adirondack Yarns, a female owned company in New York. We support Great Adirondack Yarns and all their endeavors as finding quality, hand dyed American yarns is getting harder and harder to find.

We also carry their line of sock yarn called Soxie and Silky Sock. The yardage is fantastic and even if one is not into sock knitting, these yarns can be blended with another to make one delicious combination.

Here's to creativity!

More Knitting Secrets Revealed ...

2007-02-01T11:38:00.000-08:00

We recently asked our customers to share their KNITTING SECRETS with us and what a response we received!

Congratulations and a $10 Gift Certificate is awarded to :

* Glenda Clemens
* Linda Rini
* Raven Norejko
* Theresa Turnbull
* Susan Schutz
* Mary Adams

Many thanks to all , and here are the winning KNITTING SECRETS:

Loom knitting is getting downright trendy and of course I had to give it a try. The part I found most frustrating was repeatedly fumbling with that darn knot peg at every row. I picked up a package of tiny child sized spring loaded hair clippies, the sort with curved teeth, at the dollar store. They are the perfect size and strong enough to hold the yarn securely on the tie peg without that cumbersome knot trick!

I always try to pull the yarn from the centre..that way I can put it in a plastic grocery bag and have the yarn coming out of the handles,or use a a large plastic bottle or container,cut a hole in the cover and feed the yarn through the cover to use.That way it keeps it from curious claws and dust bunnies!

When knitting a cardigan I use the short row technique to knit the button and button hole bands on at the same time. Every 4 or 5 rows I'll knit to the band, turn and go back. This way, I can knit the 1x1 ribbing along with the sweater and not have the ribbing be too long causing the sweater to be longer along the front edges

When knitting a shawl, Use size 19 needles and after every 4-6 rows knit one row of a dropped stitch for a looser more lacy efect! I use a variety of yarns and lots of your gorgeous eyelash mixed in and they come out really nice

I love to crochet and I love to knit but hate to cast on and bind off. I chain the number of cast on stiches I need, pull up the loops through the chain to cast on. To bind off I use a crochet hook with one knitting needle. Both edges are wonderfully finished with more consistent tension.

I, like most knitters, HATE knitting that first row. It is so close to the needle and most times extremely tight and hard to get your needle into the stitches. To eliminate this problem, I have learned to always hold two needles together to do the cast on. Once the appropriate number of stitches have been casted on, I remove one of the needles and proceed to start knitting. The stitches being knitted are not too tight and there is no stuggling with that first row!

Have a KNITTING SECRET you'd like to share? Send it to us and if we publish it in a future newsletter, we'll give you a $10 Gift Certificate good on a future purchase!

http://www.customyarns.com/shop/agora.cgi?cart_id=&cartlink=Contact_Us.htm

Knittinf Secrets Revealed!

2007-01-29T05:16:00.000-08:00

KNITTING SECRETS
We asked our readers to share their KNITTING SECRETS and received more than we ever imagined! We'll be publishing the winning responses over the next several weeks
A $10 Custom Yarns Gift Certificate is on the way to Diane Veideman who shared this KNITTING SECRET : When teaching some one to knit, use a poem : Under the fence, around the sheep, bring them through, and off he leaps
Many thanks to Jill Lutz for her KNITTING SECRET : If your yarn starts to drag over your knitting needles and crochet hooks, rub the empty needle/hook through your hair several times, close to the scalp. The natural oils in your hair will make the needles just glide along.

A Good Mystery At Custom Yarns

2007-01-28T08:40:00.000-08:00

I LOVE A GOOD MYSTERY!

Our NEW "MYSTERY BAGS" are a wonderful mixture and contain at least $50.00 worth of yarn, but cost only $29.99 Our MYSTERY BAGS may contain manufacturers samples, left over yarns, new custom blends or yarns without labels. Don't be surprised to find a pattern or two in your Mystery Bag!
Click Here for More Details :
http://www.customyarns.com/shop/agora.cgi?product=Mystery_Yarn_Bag&ppinc=2a0

What's your favorite KNITTING SECRET? Do you have a special way of casting on? Are you always asked," How did you do that?" Do you have a very special technique you're willing to share?
Tell us your KNITTING SECRET and if selected, we'll publish it in a future newsletter and give you a $10 CREDIT! (On a future purchase)
Here’s my KNITTING SECRET :
http://www.customyarns.com/shop/agora.cgi?cart_id=3971121.21106*JN0FL8&cartlink=Contact_Us.htm
For the best selection and best prices on premier yarns and accessories, visit us at
http://www.customyarns.com

What To Do With All That Stash !

2007-01-23T12:23:00.000-08:00

Do you tell yourself "I'm not buying any more yarn until I use up some of my stash"? Welcome to the club! Here's an idea we've found for a quick project that uses up lots of leftover yarns - Pillows!

They make great gifts, are fun to do, take little time and allows your imagination to run wild.

Follow these steps for a custom made pillow :

* Purchase a pillow form in the size you prefer
* Select yarns by color family
* Measure pillow form on 1 side and double
the width measurement, allowing some room for the yarn to
stretch.
* Create your own design - solids, stripes, freeform, squares, etc.
* Insert pillow form in the completed knitted rectangle or square
and using a tapestry needle sew the 3 sides together.
* By finishing this way, the 4 th seam is eliminated.

Want to use up some more yarn? Take a thick and short eyelash yarn and crochet on all 4 sides to create an eye catching border. Here's another suggestion ... take yarn and braid it attaching braids to 2 sides of the pillow. Gives the pillow a finished look . Be sure to leave room on either side of the braid for fringing.

You're gonna love it!

Winter Clearance Sale

2007-01-09T08:39:00.000-08:00

Wow! The response to our Winter Clearance Sale has been amazing! Our customers know a good buy when they see one! Self striping yarn is HOT HOT HOT and we've got Trendsetter's " STRIPE" on sale for 40% off!

Check out ALL SALE ITEMS HERE:

http://www.customyarns.com/shop/agora.cgi?cart_id=162579.391*6G6dv2&next=10&product=Sale

Give Like Santa, Save Like Scrooge

2006-11-16T05:14:00.000-08:00

Just posted tons of great yarns for sale this week! We're calling the sale " Give Like Santa, Save Like Scrooge" and you won't believe the savings! You save 15% - 50%.

Click Here to see them!
http://www.customyarns.com/shop/agora.cgi?cart_id=&product=Sale

Next week we're introducing new Trendsetter yarns and we'll have them on sale too!

What a great time to knit and crochet!

Custom Yarns Blog

2006-11-08T13:45:00.000-08:00

YOU KNOW YOU'RE A YARN ADDICT .......CONTINUED!

Wow! We received hundreds of responses to our query "YOU KNOW YOU ARE A YARN ADDICT WHEN.."

Here are the Top 6 Winners Who Will Be Receiving a $10.00 Gift Certificate

Sharon wrote : You know you're a yarn addict when you start listing who will receive your yarn in your will!

From Renee Gramlich: Your husband tells you that your email address should be "yearning for yarn"

From Arvilla Trag :
You know you’re a yarn addict when you have to move your WIPs to find your cat!

From Donna Mosher :
Just let me finish this row is how you answer most questions!

From Rebecca Ankener : You wound up dropping your knitting into the bubble bath and your bath water was tinted the same color as the yarn!

From Sarah Wright:
Your know you are a yarnoholic, when your husband has a plan to use your yarn to insulate the house to protect the family from a biological terrorist attack!

Others we received :

From Gayle Graverson : You have at least four different projects on the needles.

From Marsha Cunningham: Your granddaughter 's f irst words are " yarn, knit, and knitting needle"

From Darlene Jackson :....when you run out of yarn, you shave your cat

From Maureen Thomas : You consider ordering a vanity plate for your car saying "KNIT WIT" but then decide against it because then your husband will never help you by driving that car for carpool!

From Craig Brandt : You teach your husband to knit only to find out he buys more yarn than you; helps you buy dying equipment and asks for spinning equipment for Christmas

From Carol Richards : You have to go back to the yarn shop to purchase a yarn that you petted at the last visit!

From Deborah Houy : You have to buy the cherry-cheesecake ice cream because the plastic container is just the right size for that new skein of angora you bought ....

Keep them coming and we'll keep publishing them!

Many thanks to all who participated.

Custom Yarns Blog

2006-11-03T14:18:00.000-08:00

YOU KNOW YOU'RE A YARN ADDICT WHEN ..........

You know who you are! Believe one can never have too much yarn? Read on .........
TOP 10 WAYS YOU KNOW YOU'RE A YARN ADDICT:
You knit at red lights and in the dentist's chair
Your packages are sent to work so no one at home say's "more yarn?"
Your definition of formal wear is a black and white T shirt that says " Got Yarn"
You dial 911 and tell the operator " This is a yarn emergency"
You have a bumper sticker that says "Purl Girl"
You call a visit to a yarn shop " the petting zoo"
You attempt to feed a baby and knit at the same time
You give serious consideration to starting a Knitter's Anonymous group
You can look at a yarn and not only know the manufacturer but the dye lot as well
You name the twins " Knit 1, Purl 2" !
Send us YOUR ideas for "You Know You're a Yarn Addict When" and we'll publish them in a future newsletter and give you a $10.00 credit to boot!

Custom Yarns Blog

2006-10-26T05:31:00.000-07:00

Custom Yarns B
YOU ASKED FOR IT! NEW COLORS OF TOKYO HAVE ARRIVED
Looking for a way to make a unique handmade holiday gift, but need to keep your budget in mind? Have we got fantastic ideas for you!
Try our newest yarn - TOKYO - you can make a gorgeous scarf for just $9.00 or a shawl for only $18.00

TOKYO has been this fall's most popular fiber and we are happy to introduce six new gorgeous colors. This wonderful new yarn gives the look of an intricate lace design, but looks can be deceiving...... all you do is knit every row to achieve this dynamic effect. Two skeins make 1 very feminine shawl. Try just one skein for a delicious scarf. We'll even include a FREE pattern with every purchase
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE NEW TOKYO YARNS:
http://www.customyarns.com/shop/agora.cgi?product=Tokyo_Yarn&ppinc=2a0
FOR THE LATEST IN QUALITY YARNS AND ACCESSORIES, VISIT US AT ;
http://www.customyarns.comlog

Check Out Our Fall Specials!

2006-10-12T08:06:00.000-07:00

Custom Yarns
WHAT’S NEW AT CUSTOM YARNS FOR FALL
CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR GREAT SPECIALS ON DESIGNER YARNS:
http://www.customyarns.com/shop/agora.cgi?cart_id=&product=Sale
With gas prices going out of sight, Custom Yarns makes it easy for you to purchase the finest yarns without leaving the comfort of your home.
Discover the great markdowns we've made on several premium yarns, use our easy to navigate shopping cart, and before you know it - your package will be there ! AND .... We've lowered our Shipping Rates!
We pride ourselves on superior customer service and send all of our packages as quickly as possible. Look at the time and expense you will be saving by placing your orders with us.
So sit back and relax, relish the convenience and view our huge selection of wonderful yarns and accessories. Experience the joy and ease of shopping with Custom Yarns!
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2006-09-26T04:38:00.000-07:00

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AT LAST! TOKYO YARN ARRIVES THIS WEEK!
The response to our introduction of Tokyo yarn and Trendsetter's"Free Form Purse and Pattern" was overwhelming to say the least.
We totally sold out every color of the Tokyo yarns and Trendsetter patterns within a few days! Here's the good news - a new shipment of Tokyo with lots of new colors, as well as patterns, will be arriving this week in a limited supply!
If you are awaiting your order, we thank you for your patience and understanding. (Previous orders will be mailed this week). If you have yet to try this special yarn, we strongly suggest you pre-order now as we expect another sell out and orders will be filled on a first come basis. Don't be disappointed !

Click here to learn more about Trendsetter Free Form Pattern:
http://www.customyarns.com/shop/agora.cgi?product=Purse_Pattern&ppinc=2a0
Click here to learn more about Tokyo yarn:
http://www.customyarns.com/shop/agora.cgi?product=Tokyo_Yarn&ppinc=2a0

For the largest selection of novelty yarns and accessories visit us at
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arns Blog

2006-09-06T13:59:00.000-07:00

Just posted several new Feza yarns marked 15% off at our web site, www.customyarns.com
It"s most unusual to have a new yarn on sale, but we really want our customers to try these new yarns.

We're most excited about "Tokyo" a most unusual yarn. It has a long thin spine and then there are occasional fabric tufts. When you knit with this yarn it creates a lace like effect. Just 2 skeins makes a wonderful shawl.

Here's a FREE shawl pattern for Tokyo:

Cast on 66 stitches on size 13 needles

Knit every row

Attach 2nd skein when needed

Bind off loosely

Enjoy every compliment, 'cause there will be lots of them ..............

Felting is sooooo hot this season and we are happy to introduce "Zarone" for all your projects. Lotta yardage here - 198 per skein. Great colors, too!

Yes, we finally received our shipment of "Moonlight". Seems like we waited forever, but the wait was worth it. This gorgeous ribbon yarn has a touch of metallic and is one of the most popular yarns we have in stock.

The Kid Mohair we're stocking comes in 7 glorious colors - you'l want them all. How about 275 yds per skein?

We'll be telling you about all the new yarns and accessories as they arrive. Our latest you ask? Check our web site http://www.customyarns.com and click The Toy Room. Wait 'til you see the Knitter's Magnet,. You'll want one for the car, one for the refrigerator, one for your favorite knitter, etc., etc.!

Christmas In July Sale - Save 50%!

2006-07-06T20:29:00.000-07:00

CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE – SAVE 50% ON ALL "GREAT NOVELTIES"
About this time every year it always surprises us to learn how many of our customers have begun holiday gift projects. Holidays? Already? So, that got us thinking – why not have a "Christmas In July" sale to help kick off the season?
In stock now are more than 25 spanking new yarns that we’ve placed in our ""Great Novelties" section. We’ve put them ALL on sale for 50% off! Before we come to our senses, hurry and check out these beauties at http://www.customyarns.com We’ve also lowered our shipping rates so be prepared to Save! Save! Save!

For the largest selection of novelty yarns and accessories visit us at
http://www.customyarns.com

Show Us Yours - Win $100 Gift Certificate!

2006-05-23T07:03:00.000-07:00

" SHOW US YOURS - WIN $100 GIFT CERTIFICATE">> Enter ONLINE Now!>> Your Knitted Or Crochet Project Could Win A $100 Gift Certificate>> Custom Yarns is now accepting entries for its " Show Us Yours"> competition. The contest is open to everyone and entry is free. Simplysend> us a photo of a completed project made from yarn purchased at CustomYarns> and a listing of the yarns used. We'll post your> photo on our web site and calculate the winning votes.>> The Grand Prize Winner will receive a $100 Gift Certificate towards any> items available on our web site.> Hurry - Contest Ends 6/14/06 and the winner will be announced 6/15/06.> Tell your friends and family to vote now!>
For the largest selection of novelty yarns and accessories visit us at
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What Every Knitter Needs!

2006-04-13T09:46:00.000-07:00

I love mine and I know you will love yours! This Night Shirt/ Cover Up is super cozy, 100% cotton and is 45" in length. Chest size is 52" and one size fits most. Royal purple in color and says " Knit At Nite".......Use any needle size while wearing this! Buy 1, Get 1 50% at http://www.customyarns.com (You'll find this and other Night Shirts and Tees in the Toy Room section)

South Jersey Knitting League

2006-04-11T05:41:00.000-07:00

Save The Date! Thursday, May 11, 2006 will be the inaugural meeting of the South Jersey Knitting League. The time is 7: 30 PM at Congregation Bnai Tikvah - Fish Pond Rd & Spring Lake Ave Washington Township, NJ.
Please do not bring any outside food or drink as the synagogue is a kosher facility.

The Knitting League is open to residents of Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland, Camden and Burlington (NJ) Counties. If you love to knit or crochet and believe you can never have too much yarn - this group is for you! If you have any questions, please feel to contact me directly at : ( 856) 881 -8062 or send me an email at : customyarns@comcast.net
Looking forward to meeting you all -

Linda Ostroff

New Spring Yarns

2006-04-09T12:15:00.000-07:00

Just in for Spring... Fancy yarn called "Papyrus" We're stocking this yarn in 3 different colors - a really interesting yarn with paper like wisps. 70 yds per skein and priced right - Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off At www.customyarns.com

New Knitter's League starting in Southern New Jersey - Looking for members! Want to learn to knit? Are you a seasoned knitter and looking to meet other knitters? A new group is forming in Southern New Jersey for residents of Gloucester, Salem, Burlington, Camden and Cumberland Counties. Contact me at customyarns@comcast.net for more information