Tropical Yarns

WEEKLY SALES

Mon, 14, May 2012 08:59:10 EDT

50% sale for this week (May 14 - 19)includes:Cento, Modern Cotton, Sari ribbon, Fashion Trend Gold,Pinot, Check and Check Print, Azapa, Mutine,Online Luna, Chaiten..... Come and get it!

New items received in March

Tue, 06, Mar 2012 11:03:29 EDT

3/1 - just in - six new colors of Noro Taiyo, new colors in Triana and Triana Lux scarf yarns. Also recently received two new Ondas colorways, including the very popular mauve pink (that will sell out quickly!) and Katia Bossa Nova scarf yarn - which is very soft and drapey and priced right.

3/6 - have received more colors in Triana and Ondas scarf yarns. These much sought-after yarns are finally back in stock. Since we won't be ordered more for awhile, stock up now for the holiday and gift giving knitting that you know you will want to do! The very nice thing about yarn is that is doesn't go bad if you have it sitting around the house for awhile..... everyone needs a stash to pet!
We also just received something new to us - Indulgence Distrato 6 ply yarn. One hank will make a pair of DK weight socks, or a baby sweater. Super soft to the touch - it truly is an "indulgence" to knit with. If you love Crofter Baby DK to knit with, you will like this even more.

New arrivals for February

Wed, 15, Feb 2012 12:35:32 EDT

2/13received new reading material today - Interweave Knits spring edition, and new spring/summer books from Tahki/Stacy Charles/Filatura. Limited amounts available - cool new patterns for cool summer knitting.

also Kid Silk Haze STRIPE and some new colors in Rowan Lima.

2/15 - Lots of goodies arrived today - From Debbie Bliss- Angel, Party Angel, Baby Cashmerino, Cashmerino aran. From Noro - Taiyo and NEW Karuta (like Silk Garden Chunky). Also cool ruffled scarf yarns - Bossa Nova and Petals.

New Return Policy

Wed, 01, Feb 2012 05:41:40 EDT

In preparation for the sale of Elegant Stitches, we need to reduce inventory and maintain proper records for the new buyer - therefore effective February 1, ALL SALES ARE FINAL - NO RETURNS OR EXCHANGES. Yarn bought in January can still be returned or exchanged, and yarn bought before that is not returnable due to the regular 30 day return policy. PLEASE SHOP CAREFULLY.

What's new for January

Sat, 21, Jan 2012 04:42:55 EDT

1/2 - just received the color of the month selection from Fiesta Yarns. This month it's "San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. I guess that's a cruise port?? Any way, the yarns are Glamour, 32 degrees, rayon boucle, LaBoheme and Tenero, which is new to us (blend of cashmere and merino, boucle). The colorway is rust/navy/dark green/ with a touch of burnt gold. Very rich and deep. Stop in to see it!

1/19 - received great new yarns from Berroco. "Lacey" is a fun new novelty scarf yarn that can be either knit or crocheted. "Versa" is a cotton/acrylic tape with a wonderful pattern book for great summer sweaters. And the ever-popular Vintage now comes in variegated colors which are sure to please those wanting to knit sweaters or blankets.

December new yarns

Thu, 22, Dec 2011 11:00:21 EDT

This is typically a very slow time of year for new items to arrive - but we just got in a shipment from Malabrigo, which we ordered back in JULY. Well, better late than never - consider it a Christmas present from the yarn fairies.
We got in sock weight, lace weight and new new yarns - Rios and Arroyo. Rios is worsted weight, and Susan is literally DROOLING over the colorways. It has 210 yards per hank and is a superwash merino, so perfect for all worsted weight garments. The Rios is DK weight and has 335 yards per hank - again, all those wonderful colorways that Malabrigo is known to make.
The sock and lace yarns have brand new colorways - see the listing in the individual product section so you can shop online. Merry Christmas! Oh, I almost forgot - we also got in book 3 in the Mirasol collection.

Born Free Pet Shelter

Tue, 01, Nov 2011 04:03:14 EDT

The Born Free Pet Shelter currently houses over 140 dogs. Our food, veterinary and maintenance costs are very high, but we are a NO-KILL shelter and are committed to giving our dogs the best possible conditions while they wait for their forever families. We have puppies (usually kept in foster homes) through seniors under our care. If you or anyone you know is interested in adopting a new family member, please have them contact us for great dogs in real need of a new home!

We now have a Facebook page, so �like� us to see pictures, success stories and more as it happens. Go to Born Free Pet Shelter � we post pictures of available dogs, notices of events and adoption opportunities.

We are requesting your support in the form of monetary donations. This is the perfect time to think of donating to Born Free as a holiday gift to someone you love � someone who really doesn�t need another physical gift to clutter up the house! Because we are a non-profit organization, your donation is fully tax deductible. If you send a check with a name and address of your gift recipient, we will send a lovely note in your name as their gift. Please provide the reason for this gift (Christmas, Birthday, Hannukah, Anniversary, etc) so we can personalize the note.

Donations may be given by check, cash or credit card to Elegant Stitches, or checks mailed to Born Free Pet Shelter, PO Box 823, Key Biscayne FL 33149. Please provide your email with your check for a quick thank you!

Please donate generously, as without the valued support of you and others, Born Free struggles to provide care and lacks the ability to take in more deserving animals. We all know how rough the economy has been for everyone over the last few years, and more and more people have been forced to abandon their much-loved family members, either to rescues or to live on the streets. We want all dogs to have the love of a family, but until that is possible, we strive to give them the care, love and attention as best we can provide!

In the last several months we have taken in a puppy with two broken legs run over by a car, puppies abandoned in a dumpster, puppies born UNDER a dumpster, puppies and their parents rescued from deplorable conditions in the back yard of an infirm old man...... the list goes on and on. Please help us help them!!! WE ALSO NEED TEMPORARY FOSTER HOMES FOR PUPPIES. IF YOU CAN FOSTER TWO PUPPIES AT A TIME FOR A FEW WEEKS AND BRING THEM TO WEEKEND ADOPTION EVENTS, PLEASE LET JEANNIE KNOW. THANK YOU.

Kit of the Month

Sun, 29, Apr 2012 12:41:33 EDT

Come in and ask about our "Kit of the Month" special. 10% off regular price of the yarns inside. We are going to continue the April kit through May because it has been SO popular and we keep finding out more and more yarns to kit it with. Everyone wants to make one (or more!) to go over summer dresses and tank tops without being overly heavy and "wintery jacket" looking.

August 2011 update

Fri, 12, Aug 2011 08:56:57 EDT

Our aid worker contact has moved to yet another location in Afghanistan (central, in the mountains). She is requesting warm clothing for girls of all ages for a local orphanage, and for the small number of women and children in the local prison. We have quite a stash built up from the last few months and will start shipping immediately! She said it's already getting cooler at night so that you need a sweater. That means it will be downright frigid come winter!
If you wish to help, please knit WARM items - scarves, socks, sweaters, hats and drop them off at the store. We will ship boxes to her directly as we get them filled. Thanks for all the help that our great customers always provide!

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Sat, 23, Jul 2011 03:46:55 EDT

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