New Bling‌ in GYG Shop!

If you're familiar with our featured custom bags from Tango Tango Designs by Theresa Thurmond, you'll be excited to hear that we're selling her new line of embellished shawl pins. Each design is a one of a kind blend of beads, crystals or embossed leather in fabulous floral, shell, spiral or other inspired shapes.

Come in to see which pin will suit the shawl you're knitting now or will match the yarn you're buying for your next shawl. Here are some of the pins in stock as of this posting:

Crochet this Shrug!

You may have noticed new summer samples in our shop lately (or if not, it's time to come in and visit!) We've added some light weight sweaters in cotton and linen as well as some cute children's items.

We recently added the Patina Shrug, a simple crocheted shrug made with Universal Yarn's Cotton Supreme from the Spring Forward pattern book. Modeled by lovely Debbie, the shrug adds interest to a summer outfit without any weight.
Note - this shrug is a medium and Debbie is a petite/small.

We hope to feature more crocheted items in the future since yarn lovers of all kinds are welcome at Got Your Goat.

Small Project? Pick up yarn at a great price!

This month we're putting our deep discounted yarn up front and center. These yarns include some gorgeous hues and blends like alpaca and cashmere at 35% off their original price.

If you want to knit a scarf, shawl, pair of socks, or any other small yardage project, this is a great deal! We'll be adding more to our clearance as the summer goes on to make room for our fall wools, so check out this area the next time you're in the store.

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.