July Red/White/Blue Yarn Sale - and Holiday Store Closure

We had such a great response to our Red/White/Blue yarn sale last month, we're repeating the 30% off yarn sale for July 1-3 and July 5-7!

Come in and purchase any red, white or blue yarns at a great discount price - while those colors last. No teal, beige, pinks or other variations will be accepted for this special sale.

We are taking a break for the holiday this year - GYG Yarn Studio will be CLOSED JULY 4TH!

So come in before or after the holiday to take advantage of these patriotic colors!

Goat Your Goat Kids Camp 2015

GYG is offering Basic Knitting camps for kids (of all ages) during the summer. These camps are appropriate for children between the ages of 8-14 and adults looking for a daytime Learn to Knit class.

Instructor Theresa Thurmond will be available in the shop in July on Thursday evenings, from 5:00 - 6:00 pm, to assist you with beginning knitting and/or a project.

The camp dates/times: July 2, 16, 23, 30 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Note that July 9 is not a camp day.

If you're ready to tackle a project, but need help with ideas in your skill range, contact Theresa by email at: tangotango60@aol.com or by phone at: (916) 792-7744

For more info or restrictions, see (but ignore the date/times until we update!) http://www.gotyourgoatyarn.com/kids_camp_2013.htm

Summer Knits

What do you knit/wear when our temperatures hit the upper 90’s and 100’s? If you’re ready to set aside your wools and reach for something cool, reach for our linen, cotton, and bamboo blends to switch up the pace. Ranging from fingering to aran weights, we’ve got yarn and great store samples to inspire you for hot weather knitting during summer 2015!

First, check out Rowan Pure Linen, a beautiful Aran weight 100% linen which can be used in patterns like the free Chal/Poncho Emelia, the flowing Flex tee, and the popular Sandshore cardigan.

Rowan Pure Linen

And featured in More Modern Top-Down Knitting, please check out our gorgeous shop sample of Snow Raglan, knit with Berroco Fuji, a soft combination of silk/cotton/rayon/nylon, which shows how you can make a successful yarn substitution and still retain your cool.

Snow Raglan

Dawning knit in Berroco Karma from the Creative Knitting, Summer 2015 magazine in stock in our store. Karma is a bulky mesh of 100% cotton and the open weave lace keeps you cool over a tank or cami. Check out the modifications on our sample if you don't want sleeves or want to go longer than cropped.

Dawning

Challenge yourself with a little color-blocking with the Dolman-Sleeve Tee from Vogue Knitting Spring/Summer 2015 knit in Weekend DK

Dolman-Sleeve Tee

Finally, for the younger girl, check out the Olearia bolero and Pebbles in the Fountain halter top both knit with Berroco Weekend DK an acrylic/cotton blend which retains shape and is machine washable.

Pebbles in the Fountain top with Olearia bolero

Favorite Stitches and Why

Garter - Knit every row. In the round, knit one row, purl one row.

It's a soft squishy texture that doesn't take much concentration but it's bouncy, "double pain" fabric make for a comfortable, warm garment or accessory. Looking for a travel project? A super warm scarf? Or want something to lay flat? Garter stitch is the way to go.

Cables - twisting stitches to lay over one another.

With anything, you throw a cable in there it looks classy. It may eat up more yarn but if you want to jazz up a plain piece, put a cable on it. They chart well and make your knitting interesting without getting too complex. Think of any traditional or sophisticated looking knitting and most likely it has a cable on it.

 Short Rows - a method of knitting where you stop short of a full row, turn your work and knit back. It creates dimension, depth, curves or allows for shaping with different colors. Prime examples, sock heels, earflaps or collars.

This technique or stitch allows you to do so much to your knitting. It gives you the option to have your garments fit better or have the extra shaping you were looking for without having to knit an extra piece. It really grants you the ability to play with color and shapes.

Local Inspiration

Aren't these gorgeous? Wisteria happen to grow right outside our shop and it's that time of year for them to bloom to their beautiful purple and ripple in the wind.

Since the color and flowers are mesmerizing, I thought I would put together a project based on this lovely vine.

Pattern: Diving In (recipe)

Designer: Mam'zelle Flo

Yarn: Ballad by Jojoland, 100% Wool

Colors: Deep Lavender (268), Quiet Green (413)

 

 The light striping in the beginning of the pattern allows you to bring the subtle green of the Wisteria Vine and the then the purple just amps up the beauty for the main part of the shawl. It's an interesting piece to knit and it's always fun making something inspired by something else. Makes for a good story.

 

"Why did you choose this project." "Because it reminds me of Wisteria." "Oh my goodness, it totally does!" See what I'm saying? If you feel like taking a whack at it, come on in and we'll hook you up or come up with a project using your own inspirations. 

Our Best Sellers

These are our heavy hitters, the yarns that walks out of here the most. It's a wide range of fiber content, weights and prices but I like that we aren't good for just one thing. Check it out and then come on in and feel for yourself why these bad boys are super popular.

Uptown Worsted, 100% Acrylic. It's soft, washable and inexpensive.

Malabrigo Worsted, 100% Merino. It's a kettled dyed, singly ply yarn that always makes your projects pop.

Cherub Aran, 55% Nylon, 45% Acrylic. Soft, washable, inexpensive, tons of colors and we can get it in quick for you.

Silky Wool, 45% Wool, 35% Silk, 20% Nylon (Polyamide). DK weight, cool feeling yarn, Fun mix of colors that have a speckled feel, perfect for a summer project.

Chalet, 70% Alpaca, 30% Bamboo. A chunky weight ultra warm, ultra soft, ultra light weight yarn that is perfect for that luxury knitted piece you've been holding out for.

Melody, 100% Wool. A washable, light fingering weight yarn. Great for shawls, socks or light weight projects in general. 

Madelinetosh Vintage, 100% Merino. Hand Dyed, that's all you need to know. Vintage is pictured but anything from this woman you all seem to love.

We try and keep these stocked with a variety of colors as we know how you like them. Don't be fooled though, we have tons of other yarns that can satisfy a fiber craving.

Pattern Holders

Check these out guys. Ever sitting at a table and knitting and you have to uncross your legs, lean forward and look down at your pattern lying on the table? Well look no further for a solution because here it is. Pattern holders by Tango Tango Designs exclusively at Got Your Goat.

Pull this little cutie out, plop it on the table and prop up your pattern and knit without interruption. It comes in two sizes and has fun, colorful designs that will brighten your mobile knitting area. Come on by and take a look.