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Knitter's Night Out Friday, February 5, 6 - 9 p.m.

The 6th Annual Iowa Sheep and Wool Festival will be held on Saturday June 12 and Sunday June 13, 2010 at the Dallas County Fairgrounds in Adel, Iowa. Click here for more information.

New yarns from Berroco arriving soon...

In February we will be receiving new yarns from Berroco. You're going to love the new colors and textures. Stay tuned!

Just Arrived

The Rose Tree Fiber Shop is proud to feature 100% alpaca fleece from C&M Acres in Maxwell, Iowa.  Alpaca fiber available in natural colors:  white, fawn, brown, silver-grey, and black, in 2-3 oz. drum-carded batts.  Whether you're a new spinner or a long-time spinning enthusiast, you'll love the color and bounce of these lofty fibers.  Learn more at:  http://www.cmacres.com/

Also, we've received a B-I-G shipment of books:

• Knitting for Peace
• Knit Socks
• Scarf Style, Lace Style and Wrap Style; edited by Ann Budd & Pam Allen
• A Treasury of Knitting Patterns by Barbara Walker
• 365 Knitting Stitches Perpetual Calendar and 365 Crochet Stitches Perpetual Calendar **great gift idea!**
• Interweave Knits magazine Winter 2009 issue AND the Interweave Knits Special Issues: Holiday Gifts 2009, Weekend Knits, and Accessories.
• And many, many more!

AND . . . the All New Homespun Handknit: 25 Small Projects to Knit with Handspun Yarn by Amy Clarke Moore. This beloved classic has been revised and updated for all-levels of spinners. You'll L-O-V-E it!!

Sale Table

Just a reminder . . . our sale table is loaded with lots of good stuff!  Make your way to the back room and you’ll find yarns in discontinued colors, back issues of Interweave Knits, Knitscene, Interweave Crochet, novelty yarns and a whole bunch more.  Be sure to check it out!

Parking

• Metered parking is available directly in front of the shop on West Street and is available on a first come basis.
• Off-street parking is available directly behind the shop.  On Hyland Ave. turn into the driveway that is directly across the street from the Collegiate Presbyterian Church sign and park in the 2nd or lower-tier lot.  (The first parking lot, with numbered stalls, is reserved for apartment tenants.  Parking in these stalls will get you towed!)  Cut through the alley to access the shop entrance.
• Also, we are located ½ block from the CyRide bus stop.  Take the Red or Green routes and exit at the Union Dr. stop closest to Monty’s Barber Shop.
• And, for all of you bicyclists, we’re working on getting a bike rack installed . . . Stay tuned!

Knitting for Peace:  Charity Knit-a-Long

Skill level: All skill levels welcome
Host: Michelle Eppert
Registration Fee: None. Cash donations for shipping are always appreciated.

Inspired by the popular book, Knitting For Peace by Betty Christiansen, we'll be hosting drop-in knit-a-long sessions. Everyone's welcome: Guys and gals, youngsters and the young-at-heart.  So...if you're a fan of knitting, world peace and good karma, please join us.

Saturday, January 30. 9 – 11 a.m.
Saturday, February 6. 9 – 11 a.m.

...more dates coming soon!

Materials & Supplies:

• One pair of #8 -24” cir needles for quilt blocks, wash cloths, scarves and sweaters
• One pair of #7 – 16” cir + #7 DPN for hats
• One set of #5 DPN for socks and mittens
• Some yarn is available –or- any worsted weight natural fibers from your stash
• Knitting for Peace book for patterns (optional)

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