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Belmont on Broadway returns with a Free Concert headlined by the Gin Blossoms!
Last year was a blast. We will have front row seats to another great event. Details to follow.
Knit in Public Day is the largest knitter run event in the world. It's a day when we show off our love of the craft. It's also about showing the general public that knitting can be a community activity. On this day, we're all friends with a common interest - knitting!
Bring a chair and your project and join us as we knit (or crochet) in front of the shop.
Remember, the parking garage behind our building is a great option. Parking is free for the first hour and $1/hour thereafter.
~ RAFFLE PRIZES ~
Wear (or bring in) an item made with WKNC yarn and receive a free mini skein!
Supplies: Smooth, light colored worsted weight yarn and size 7 needle.
Homework: Using your favorite method, cast on 16 stitches. Work 3 rows in garter stitch. Next row: Knit. Next row: K2, Purl to last 2 stitches, K2. Repeat last 2 rows 2 more times.
A Hundred Ravens is a small studio in New Hampshire producing amazing hand-dyed yarn. Tracy will be here to off their many bases, weights and colors. You've seen them at wool festivals throughout the area. Now you'll have a chance to get up close and personal with A Hundred Ravens.
For a little background, Tracy has been with A Hundred Ravens since its beginnings in Baltimore. This summer, she took on a formal role as a retail shop Coordinator and General Goofball. She's designed several sock patterns for AHR, other indie dyers, and KnitPicks. Tracy has a wonderful cat named Strider Littlespoon. She'd love to meet you!
It's On - Weather Permitting. Knit in Public Day is the largest knitter run event in the world. It is a day when we show off our love of the craft. It's also about showing the general public that knitting can be a community activity in a very distinct way.
Bring a chair and your project and join us in front of the shop! Because the Belmont Stakes is being run in town this weekend, there will not be a Flag Day Parade. But we can still have fun and get a lot of knittng done - in public. If you can’t join us, send a photo of yourself knitting in public wherever you are.
Don't forget, the parking garage is just behind our building. It's free for the first hour, $2/hour thereafter.
Long before Saratoga Springs became famous for its rich history of horse racing, it was known as one of the premier resort destinations in the country. People traveled to Saratoga Springs to take “the cure” by indulging in mineral baths and drinking from the various springs around town. Saratoga Springs became known as the “Queen of Spas”.
To celebrate the City’s mineral springs and their importance to the City, Terri Bartosik of Whole Knit n’Caboodle and Jill Ramos of Jill Ramos Designs have collaborated on the “Saratoga Springs Collection”. Taking inspiration from the naturally occurring colors created by the minerals in the springs, Terri has waved her yarn dying magic wand to create shades to reflect the beauty of four of the City’s springs - Columbian, Deer Spring Park, Hathorn and Peerless. To showcase these gorgeous yarns Terri has designed a sweet sock knit in her sock weight yarn and her husband Jim has designed a fun sampler cowl knit in her DK weight yarn. Jill designed a lovely lace shawl that mimics the springs’ flow and is knit in Terri’s sport weight.
This collaboration debuted recently and has been very well received. Come in to see it yourself.
Join us for a Solar Social Knitting session. There is no charge to come and knit with us as we watch the eclipse unfold. Fingers crossed for good weather and a clear sky.
Bring eclipse viewing glasses if you have them. Some will be available in the shop. If it’s a nice day you may want to bring a lawn chair as well.
Hopefully by then the snow will subside and the roads will be safe for travel. Unfortunately, we have to cancel today's Drop-In Knitting Class. If anything changes before noon, we will post on Instagram & Facebook.
The Woodworkers Showcase is in town this weekend and that means there are lots of wives of woodworkers who want to explore their own craft. Join us for a free workshop. You can knit The Belgian Waffle Spa Cloth or crochet a Face Scrubbie with our talented instructors.
You will need the following materials: 50g cotton yarn; US3 knitting needls; Size H crochet hook, Tapestry needle; download from Ravelry (free): Belgian Waffle Dishcloth pattern by the Kitchen Sink Shop. The crochet pattern will be provided. These items can also be purchased that day.
She will be at the shop to show off hand-dyed yarns in various colors and textures. Terri will also bring in knitted samples to provide beautiful inspiration.
Whole Knit n’ Caboodle has hand-dyed wool yarn of various weights along with Mohair, Bamboo and other fun blends. Whether you are looking for a single skein for a small project or sweater quantity in that perfect color Terri has the yarn for you. Bring in your pattern and let us help you choose the ideal yarn.
Come in to see the beautiful colors, squish the yarn, and plan your next project! Hope to see you there!
Join the ladies of Going Gnome in this fun felting workshop! If you are new to needle felting, or a seasoned felter who simply wants to do something enjoyable and social, this is a great workshop for you. All materials will be provided. No prior experience necessary.
Participants will learn to make a solid wool, 3 dimensional figure, make and attach felted pieces and do face details. You will leave with a completed chickadee, a foam work surface and 2 felting needles. This workshop can only accommodate 16 reservations. Further details will then be sent to you. Our class in October sold out quickly, so don't delay!
Bring your knitting or crocheting. Food and beverages will be served. Prizes will be awarded. You do not have to be present to win as long as you have turned in your Bingo Card - but it will be much more fun with you there!
Please RSVP to this event so we may order enough food. You can use the form below, email us at commonthreadsaratoga@gmail.com or call us at 518-583-2583.
We can all use a night out with the girls. Add some snacks, maybe an adult beverage, prizes and yarn and it promises to be a good time. You'll receive 6 mini balls of yarn - 3 of them brand new for Fall/Winter. This is a fun way to try these new yarns and see new colors of 3 existing yarns. You'll also get a Berroco pattern coupon, a cute sticker and a pattern to use with this yarn collection. One lucky winner will get a fun kit but everyone will go home with a gift. The cost is $12 per person.
Only 14 seats are available so sign up soon!
Join us as we welcome Ashley of 29 Fibers, a local indie yarn dyer. Ashley will be bringing several fingering weight options, lots of DK merino, some superwash and non-superwash worsted and super bulky merino. She might even have some blends that will work well for warm weather items. Ashley is also able to accept custom orders so if you have a project in mind, bring in the pattern and see if custom dyed yarn will be what you’ve been looking for.
Cozy & Craft yarn is inspired by the beauty of hand spun yarn and the endless possibilities it presents. Brittany is from the Capital Region and will be bringing mostly fingering weight and a mohair-silk lace weight blend.
It's On - Weather Permitting. Knit in Public Day is the largest knitter run event in the world. It is a day when we show off our love of the craft. It's also about showing the general public that knitting can be a community activity in a very distinct way.
Bring a chair and your project and join us! It's also the same day as the Flag Day Parade. We'll have front row seats. Don't forget, the parking garage is just behind our building. It's free for the first hour, $1/hour thereafter.
We are so excited to welcome Emre Koc, President & Co-Founder of Urth Yarns, back to our shop. He is in the US for Vogue Knitting Live and has offered to travel to Saratoga to spend time with us. Let's make him feel welcomed!
The fine merino wool and self-striping colors of Urth Yarns, especially the Uneek Fingering, has been a favorite among our customers for years. Emre will display garments and patterns, introduce a new yarn that will soon be available and answer your questions about his family, his company and the yarn we love. Refreshments will be served.
Emre is a third generation yarn wholesaler. His grandfather started a company in the 1950s which became one of Turkey’s most well-known yarn brands. Urth Yarns was founded in 2017 to give back to people and the Earth. Urth Yarns plants a tree for every skein of yarn sold. They are proud to announce that they have planted over 200,000 trees in Africa.
A wonderful winter KAL. This open cardigan is super cozy with its garter shawl collar and suggested transitioning of colors. Bring your pattern and supplies to this session.
If you have not yet signed up for this KAL, there is still time to join. Let us know if you'd like to be added to the list of participants so that we can make sure you receive all KAL details.
Come see the great selection of yarns hand dyed by this good friend of our shop. There will be plenty of yarn and kits displayed. Additionally, sample "fade" color packs will be available for anyone who wants one dyed in the required yardage to make the Comfort Fade Cardi, whether you are joining our KAL or not.
The KAL will begin in February and will include two classes, led by Jill Ramos, for those who want or need technical support and guidance. Sign up for this KAL so we can pass along more specifics to you.
Whole Knit n’ Caboodle has hand-dyed Bulky, Worsted, DK, Sport, Sock, and Fingering in Superwash Merino along with Mohair, Wool, Bamboo and other fun blends.
It's On - Weather Permitting. Knit in Public Day is the largest knitter run event in the world. It is a day when we show off our love of the craft. It's also about showing the general public that knitting can be a community activity in a very distinct way.
Bring a chair and your project and join us! It's also the same day as the Flag Day Parade. We'll have front row seats. Don't forget, the parking garage is just behind our building. It's free for the first hour, $1/hour thereafter.
She will be at the shop to show off some of her new yarns and colors along with some of her classic favorites. Terri will also bring in some knitted samples of her yarn to provide beautiful inspiration.
Whole Knit n’ Caboodle has hand-dyed Bulky, Worsted, DK, Sport, Sock, and Fingering in Superwash Merino along with Mohair, Wool, Bamboo and other fun blends. Whether you are looking for a single skein for a small project or sweater quantity in that perfect color Terri has the yarn for you.
Come in to see the beautiful colors, squish the yarn, and plan your next project! Hope to see you there!
She will be at the shop to show off some of her new yarns and colors along with some of her classic favorites. Terri will also bring in some knitted samples of her yarn to provide beautiful inspiration.
Whole Knit n’ Caboodle has hand-dyed Bulky, Worsted, DK, Sport, Sock, and Fingering in Superwash mMerino along with Mohair, Alpaca, Wool, Bamboo and other fun blends. Whether you are looking for a single skein for a small project or sweater quantity in that perfect color Terri has the yarn for you.
Come in to see the beautiful colors, squish the yarn, and plan your next project! Hope to see you there!
Not going to Rhinebeck? No worries. We'll give you something to do on Saturday, October 19th.
If you have made or are in the process of making the Shift Cowl, join us at the shop for breakfast on Saturday, October 19th at 8:30 am. Bring your finished cowl or the one you are working on. We are all eager to see each other's color combinations and progress. We'll take a group photo as well.
We would also appreciate an RSVP for the breakfast.
We love the excitement that Track Season brings to Saratoga Springs. But there comes a time when we are happy to have it settle down. Let’s celebrate as we “take back our town” with good food, friends and a special Bingo game.
To participate in Bingo, bring a pen and a bag (no larger than our standard shopping bag size) crammed with knitting/crochet related items. Naturally, you will want to be wearing something you have knit or crocheted. Play for fun, play for prizes!
Food and beverages will be available before we start Bingo. An R.S.V.P. would be helpful.
Join us as we kick off a Skacel KAL with their host: Crasy Sylvie Rasch. Sylvie is a prolific designer and online personality and was the creative force behind the addi Flexiflips. While this project is not a mystery, the pattern will be released in parts over 4 consecutive weeks. Sylvie will also be releasing helpful video tutorials along the way.
An introduction to the KAL will be on Saturday, September 7th. There will be three sessions to follow. While this is not a "learn to knit socks" class, you will knit this fun sock design with plenty of help from our sock teacher, Carol "Cookie" Hornung. As always, there will be an opportunity to win Skacel sponsored prizes from our end of the KAL drawing!
Cost: $30
Our customers have the biggest hearts! We can’t tell you how many of you come into the shop looking for projects and/or yarn to knit for charity. For the month of March, we are encouraging our tribe to create Chemo Caps and Knitted Knockers to donate to local hospitals. Cascade Ultra Pima Cotton is a wonderful yarn choice for these projects as it provides the softness that tender skin calls for, while still holding its shape and providing washability. In March, we will offer Ultra Pima for 15% off the normal price, and we will be collecting items until April 1st.
On Sunday, March 31, 2-4 pm, Common Thread will host Social Knitting to work together on charity projects, or to drop off projects already knit. Refreshments will be provided. We hope you will stop in to connect with old friends or meet new ones!
