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Last Updated: 1/1/0001

Is alpaca warmer than wool?
If you answered yes, you know your fiber! Alpaca has a number of great qualities that knitters and crocheters can benefit from. Hurray for you.

Other interesting alpaca qualities:
Stronger (per same fineness)

• Pockets of air are created when spun so items are warmer for equal
weight
• Softer, less irritating
• Alpaca fiber is naturally hypoallergenic - Alpaca is free from dander and lanolin which cause allergic reactions
• Alpaca will stay cleaner longer because it is lanolin free and doesn't hold dust.
• Alpaca Superfine won't mat or pill (some pilling in baby alpaca)
• 22+ rich, natural colors
• Less shrinkage (washable)

• Thermostatically superior (50 degree F comfort range vs. 30 degree F for wool)

Let the (Knitting) Olympics Begin
We are getting an early start on the Winter Olympics with a special event of our own. Sally Melville's Einstein Coat is a knitting classic and can be done in oh, so many variations. As our Olympic project, we will start an Einstein Coat knitalong every Tuesday from 6 - 8 p.m. through the end of February. On Feb. 28 we will have closing ceremonies at Soft 'n Sassy and you will vote on your favorite Einstein coat. The winner  will receive a $50 gift certificate for Soft 'n Sassy/Creatively Yours!
To spur you on, we will award you 10 percent off your yarns for this Olympic sized project.
Rules:

1. Do not go crazy or forget to feed your family during this time. It would sadden me to get phone calls from hungry hubbies.

2. Yarn must be purchased at Soft 'n Sassy or Creatively Yours.

3. You may start beginning this Tuesday and, of course, may work on it into the wee hours of the morning. But no fair calling me to say you are sleep deprived!

SUPER BOWL AND TRUNK SHOW TOO!

Our Annual Super Bowl Party will be held from noon - 5 p.m. Sunday, February 7, 2010 at Soft 'n Sassy. Since the big game will be held in Miami, we are planning a summertime theme with snacks beginning at noon.  In addition special football kickoff prices will be featured on select projects throughout the store with different specials each hour!

Destination Yarns featuring the hand dyed designs of Jeanne Stevensen will be spotlighted. Jeanne will be here to sign your postcards and you can enter to win some prizes too! This jam packed day will also debut Jeanne's newest color ways and featured patterns too. Bring a friend who's never been to the store and both you and your friend will receive a welcome gift!

 

Other Fun Dates:
The Pittsburgh Knit and Crochet Show, February 13 and 14 in Cranberry , PA.

Check out classes and teachers at http://www.pghknitandcrochet.com/inside.htm