This evening’s crochet classes and Knit Night have been cancelled. If you are in a class, instructors will be contacting you with details about rescheduling.

This is short notice, but we didn’t want the secret to get out — The Woolie Ewe is throwing a Surprise Retirement Party for Roxane! Yep, after nearly 12 years, Roxane has decided to embrace the good life and spend more time with her husband, kids, grandsons and, of course, with her yarn stash. So, when you see her in the store after Thursday, she’ll be relaxing in a comfy chair, just visiting and knitting.

Her last day of work is this Thursday, May 16, so please stop by any time between 10:00 and 4:30 (her scheduled work hours) to wish her well and leave a note in her memory book. Since Roxane is such a huge coffeeholic, we’ve decided to celebrate with free K-cups and goodies all day. Just bring your best leak-proof travel mug to enjoy all the coffee, tea, cider, and cocoa you’d like. We’ll even have a cooler of ice and plenty of flavored syrups and cream so you can recreate your favorite iced coffee flavor. Keep in mind that absolutely no straws or disposable cups are allowed in the store, so please remember to bring your leak-proof travel mug.

In addition to sending Roxane off with coffee and goodies, we’re having a special sale in her honor. This nursery rhyme makes me think of someone who is kind and generous, with a big heart and a bigger yarn stash. That’s Roxane, right?

Bah, Bah, black sheep,
Have you any wool?
Yes, sir, yes, sir, three bags full,
One for my master, one for my dame,
And one for the little boy who lives down the lane.
Bah, Bah, black sheep,
Have you any wool?
Yes, sir, yes, sir, three bags full.

The Bah, Bah, Black Sheep Sale starts on Roxane’s retirement day, This Thursday, May 16, and continues through Saturday, May 18.

Fill a paper bag with your choice of specially marked yarn for $45, or fill three paper bags for $120.

We’ll provide the bags. Your savings will vary depending on your yarn choices and how much you squish — just don’t tear the bag!

Tomorrow, Wednesday April 17 is the final day of our Winter’s Last Hurrah Sale, so come on in to get stocked up for your summer knitting and bid Winter “farewell”!

- Select books 50% off
- Notions 30% off
- Needles and DPNs 30% off
- Interchangeable needle sets 25% off
- yarn 20% off
- Clearance items up to 75% off!

Show your Woolie Ewe spirit with a T-shirt or hat– also 25% off. We’re also selling some of the shop samples from seasons past.

Sale is in-store only, and phone orders are welcome. Call us at (972) 424-3163 or toll-free at 1-800-460-YARN(9276) to place an order. Sale is limited to in-stock yarn only.

The last few days of unseasonably chilly weather have given us a reprise of winter. Maybe you took the opportunity to curl up with that AbFab afghan you’ve been working on, or sew up that sweater you promised yourself you’d finish in time to wear this winter. Or maybe you just enjoyed the chance to wear your handknits one last time before packing them away for the summer.

As much as we love winter, we’re ready for SPRING! Cotton tank tops, lacy shawls, maybe that lightweight cover-up to wear at the beach or an easy project to take with you on your vacation– there are lots of things to knit for summer. Come jump start your knitting! To help you get started, we’re having a sale starting Saturday, April 13 through Wednesday, April 17:

- Select books 50% off
- Notions 30% off
- Needles and DPNs 30% off
- Interchangeable needle sets 25% off
- yarn 20% off
- Clearance items up to 75% off!

Show your Woolie Ewe spirit with a T-shirt or hat– also 25% off. We’re also selling some of the shop samples from seasons past.

Sale is in-store only, and phone orders are welcome. Call us at (972) 424-3163 or toll-free at 1-800-460-YARN(9276) to place an order. Sale is limited to in-stock yarn only.

St. Patrick’s Day is a great time to wear green, eat corned beef and cabbage, and save at the Woolie Ewe!

We’ll be closed Sunday the 17th, so come in on Saturday, March 16 and save 17% off yarn and kits if you wear green! Every purchase enters you into a drawing for a $30 Woolie Ewe gift card.

All in-stock yarn, and kits are included in the sale. Patterns, books, needles, notions, etc. are not included. The sale is limited to in-stock items only.

Hope to see you there!

Wrap your loved one in warmth this Valentine’s Day: All Colinette and Mountain Color kits are 20% off Today through Thursday, February 14.

These kits showcase a variety of high-end hand-dyed yarns and are perfect gifts to either knit/crochet up and give or simply gift.

Colinette Kit in Wineberry being worked on by Cheryl

Many of the Woolie Ewe’s customers are familiar with Ravelry and the benefits that come from being a member of this free resource. It’s a great way to keep track of your stash, needles, patterns, and host of other things as well. I can’t count the number of times I’ve pulled my phone out and looked something up on Ravelry to answer a query for a customer.

Because of this, I am constantly surprised when someone isn’t familiar with Ravelry.

So here’s the skinny/deal on Ravelry and what it means for the Woolie Ewe:

Ravelry is a free resource for fiber enthusiasts (knitters, crocheters, weavers, yarn dyers etc.) It is in essence a huge database of yarns and patterns. Members can keep track of their stash, patterns, and needles. They can join individual interest groups, search for a pattern (free and paid), and share their projects with other like minded folks.

The Woolie Ewe has a group on Ravelry. What does this mean? It means that Ravelry members that are customers of the Woolie Ewe can share their projects, ask questions, and in general share their love of their favorite LYS.

When the group was formed in 2007 it was decided that members of the group would get something special. Something exclusive. Members of the Woolie Ewe Group on Ravelry received 10% off of regularly priced yarn. There were checks for this of course. For a while there was a printed copy of the member list at the register (when the group was still small enough).

As Ravelry exploded on the yarn scene the member list became unwieldy and tags were given out with a promise that the tags would be used for really exclusive events. [Things didn't work out for the initial tags.] Finally as a way for us to keep track notes were made in customer files.

Currently if you are a member and we don’t have a note, we check the member list on Ravelry and update your information.

What being a member of the Woolie Ewe Ravelry Group means to members now:

• Members receive 10% off regular priced yarn
• Notification of exclusive sales
• Receive an exclusive Woolie Ewe Dog Tag.
• Great online community!

Now here’s the thing about the Dog Tag. Regardless of tag, if we have the notation that you are a Ravelry member you get the 10% discount. We are planning several events that will require you to show us the tag even if we know you are a member. (I often recommend keeping the tag with you in someway just in case.)

If you aren’t a member of Ravelry or a member of our Ravelry Group here is how you join:

1. Go to Ravelry. Signing up is free. All you will need is a valid email address.
2. Once you have signed up and created a username, click on the “groups” tab located at the top and do a search for Woolie Ewe. The actual name of the group is called My Stash Comes from the Woolie Ewe. Once you are on the group page there is a button on the right side towards the top that says join group. Click it.
3. The next time you come in tell us what your username on Ravelry is. We will verify that your name is listed in the group and make the notation in your file, then give you a dog tag.

For current and new Ravelry group members if you would like to learn how to use Ravelry (and get the most benefit out of it) we will be hosting one or two free classes per month.

Happy New Year!

The Woolie Ewe rang out the end of 2012 with its annual End of Year Sale. This year’s sale was an eye opener for me personally. I had no idea how much everyone looked forward to this particular sale. New and old friends came out to shop with us and yarn flew off the shelves. Thank you to everyone that made the sale such a wonderful experience.

Starting the first week of January the Woolie Ewe is counting inventory and will be closed until Saturday, January 5th.

Aside from changes to the layout (not to worry – yarn will still be sorted by weight) you will find some other changes as well. One of these changes has been on the top of our own to-do list for a while as it has been a request from many customers and it’s one that we are happy to be able to make.

During the End of Year Sale you might have caught sight of some of us wearing shirts with Harriet on the back of them. (If we weren’t bundled up in our cardigans!) Unless Andy decides to make these shirts available to the public you can pretty much count on anyone wearing one to be a Ewe and willing to help out.

However, if you don’t see a Harriet shirt, check for a black lanyard with pink lettering. All the Ewes have one.  It’s much cooler than a bulky name tag, don’t you think?

We look forward to seeing everyone again on Jan. 5th, until then keep your needles and hooks busy!