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1763 2nd Ave. New York, NY 10128
SW Corner of East 92nd St. & 2nd Ave.



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Wool Addict Trunk Show
We are having a surprise Trunk Show! 
There's a new yarn brand in town and it's called Wool Addicts. This line is STUNNING. There are 5 yarns to choose from and they all come in the same colors, making mixing and matching a breeze! 
The yarns are:
Love- Fingering Weight
92% Wool, 8% Poly
Water- Sport Weight
100% Brushed Alpaca
Air-DK Weight
84% Wool, 16% Poly
Earth-Worsted Weight
50% Alpaca, 35% Poly, 15% Wool
Fire-Chunky Weight
98% Wool, 2% Poly  
During the Trunk Show we will have a few of the sample pieces from the Wool Addicts Book #1 as well! They are so gorgeous and quite inspiring.

The Trunk Show will be going on until July 30th so be sure to come check it out before it's gone!
We hope to see you soon!

We hope you have a happy and safe holiday!
See you Thursday at our regular hours!

Meet Yoshi and Lucy!
Join us on Friday, June 22 for a Trunk Show with Yoshi and Lucy Yarns! These fabulous fibers are hand-dyed in Queens NY, hooray for NYC dyers! From 3-6:30pm Denise will be here to meet you all as you meet her yarns. There will be various weights and colorways to choose from that will be perfect to start any project with as well as some refreshments to enjoy while you browse. If you want to get an idea of what her yarns look like, just check out her Etsy Page!  
 
Mark you calendars for this fun event!
Sincerely,
Annie & Company
Needlepoint & Knitting

Trunk Show

In-Store & Online

20% off Canvases

Now - Thursday, April 26th EST.

Discount Code: TMC20

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Happy Spring and Happy Snow Day feel odd to say but here we are!
The store will be closed today due to the impending storm. Stay safe and warm with your projects and we will see you for regular store hours tomorrow!

Worsted Sock Class

Sarah Solomon has a new sock class series starting next week!
Wednesdays,
February 28, March 7 & 11
6:30-8:30pm
Worsted Sock Class
In this 3 session class we will work through an entire top down adult size sock in worsted weight yarn.  We will cover all the mysteries of sock knitting, including starting with a stretchy cast on for a comfortable fit, turning a heel, picking up stitches without creating holes and grafting the toe stitches with Kitchener stitch for a seamless finish. Once you know the basics of sock knitting a whole world of inventive patterns is within your reach.   In order to get the most out of this class, you should be comfortable knitting and purling in the round on double pointed needles or with magic loop.
Supplies: 300-350 yds of worsted weight yarn, preferably mostly wool content
US #4 dpns (or long circular for magic loop)
Regular stitch markers, removable stitch markers, darning needle
Skills Required: knitting and purling in the round on double pointed needles (or magic loop).
$180
   Call the store to reserve your spot! 
Beaded Crochet Classes
 
Did you miss the Bead Crochet Necklace class last week?? Don't worry, there's another one this Saturday that you can will sign up for! It's the prerequisite class for our upcoming Circular Bead Crochet Class coming up February 21, so be sure to sign up today!
Saturday, February 17
12-2pm
Bead Crochet Necklace
Learn the art of Crochet Necklace making with Dana (Freed) Fiddes! Each necklace is beautiful and unique based on the color thread you choose and you'll be able to walk out the door wearing it!
Beginner Crochet skills are required and we will provide you with the supplies.
$90
 
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Wednesday, February 21
5:30-8:30
Circular Bead Crochet Class
Mother/Daughter team, Bert and Dana Freed, will be teaching us the art of circular bead crochet. Make gorgeous jewelry for yourself and your loved ones that's one-of-a-kind.
Participation in the Bead Crochet Necklace class is required to sign up.
Kits are available for purchase in store and are not included in your class fee
$100
 

 Call or stop by the store to sign up for these classes before they're full!
Cable Class!
Have you been wanting to know the art of cable knitting?? Well you're in luck because Sarah Solomon will be teaching a class on them next Wednesday!
 
Wednesday, February 7
6:30-8:30pm
Cables add gorgeous three-dimensional texture to your knits and once you learn the basic principles a whole world of patterns open up for you.  In this class we will cover how to read cable instructions in both written and charted form, how to work cables using a cable needle, and how to work small-scale cables without a cable needle.
Experience Required: Basic knitting skills, should be comfortable identifying knit and purl stitches
Supplies to bring: Size US7 straight or circular needles (your preferred needles for flat knitting)
Worsted weight yarn
Stitch markers
Cable needle
$60
Please sign up in advance for you class by calling the store or stopping by!
We are officially settled back in from being at Vogue Knitting Live last weekend! Thank you to all of our wonderful customers for making it the best Vogue show yet! 
We had a couple trunk shows happening at Vogue so we just wanted to let you know that 2 of them are still in the store for you to enjoy! 
There are some really wonderful kits from Three Irish Girls yarns!
With samples like the Factory Girl Cowl and Esjen Shawl! They colors are vibrant and the wool is super soft! 
We also have a super fun trunk show with Feza Yarns!
  
We have a large selections of colors in Alp Premier, Alp Dazzle, and Alp Oriential as well as Nico! There are some fabulous samples for these yarns that are unlike any others!
Come see these trunk shows for yourself before they get packed up January 29th!

Melissa Shirley Trunk Show Going on Now!

Ends Sunday, January 21st, 2018.

20% Off trunk show canvases.

 

Due to weather conditions, the store will be closed today.
Stay safe and warm and we hope to see you all tomorrow!!
It might not be snowing NYC yet but that doesn't mean you can't get into the winter spirit with some super cute Crochet Snowflakes!
NEXT WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, Dana (Freed) Fiddes will be teaching a class on how to make these fun snowflakes! They're perfect for decorating your apartment or work space. Here's what you need to know:
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Skill Requirements: Beginner Crochet skills
Materials: The smaller flakes were made with a fingering weight yarn and the larger flake was made with a bulky weight (Crazy Sexy Wool from Wool and the Gang-currently in stock). You can provide your own yarn or stop by the store early and pick some out. We have lots to choose from. The crochet hook you need will depend on the yarn so be sure to have one that's appropriate to your yarn weight. If you need help with this, the staff will make sure you're all set.
Price: $60
Call the store today to reserve your spot!
Little Gidding Farm Suris
Trunk Show!
Make sure to come to the store THIS FRIDAY from 4-6:30pm for our LGF Suri Trunk Show kickoff! There will be multiple weights and colors to see, as well as some excellent patterns to inspire you. And of course, some yummy snacks.
To make the event even more fun, your purchase of LGF yarns that night will be 10% off!
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For more info on this amazing yarn company, check out their website: LGF Suris. And if you can't make it Friday night, the trunk show will be in store until December 12th.
 
We'll see you then!

Thanksgiving Week Schedule:
Wednesday the 22nd: Open regular hours, including Stitch & Sip from 6:30-8:30pm
Thursday the 23rd: CLOSED
Friday the 24th: Open regular hours, 11-6:30pm

Have a happy and safe holiday!

Anzula Trunk Show! 
You've waited a whole year and now it's here! The Anzula Trunk Show will be coming to Annie and Co. on Sunday, November 19th from 1-4pm. That's 3 whole hours of shopping from Anzula Luxury Fibers
As always the suitcases will be over flowing, Sabrina will be here to assist you in any way, there will be tons of amazing samples to inspire you and the snacks will be bountiful!
This is such a fun trunk show so if you haven't experienced it before, make sure you get here! You won't regret it.
 We hope to see you then!
Hello Needlepointers,
 
       We just received 2018 holiday deadlines from our fancy finisher in Texas, Spinning Wheel-Trang. All projects needed back in time for the following holidays, must be in our shop by the dates listed below...


Spinning Wheel 2018 Holiday Deadlines
Valentine's Day.......Friday December 1st 2017
Easter.......................Friday January 26th 2018
4th of July.....................Friday April 20th 2018
Halloween.......................Friday July 20th 2018
Hanukkah.......................Friday July 27th 2018
Thanksgiving...............Friday August 3rd 2018
 Christmas...................Friday August 10th 2018 


**Please be sure to let the sales associate helping you know that you need it back for which ever holiday so they can make note of it on the finishing invoice.  
 
***Anything brought in after the dates listed above will be considered late and will not be back in time for the corresponding holiday. Spinning Wheel will not accept request for a rush on any holiday items. Please keep these deadlines in mind if this is the finisher you normally like to use.  
 
 

Happy Stitching!

Chunky Yarns are Here!
We are so excited for these winter yarns that have come in and we just know you're going to love them as much as we do! 
Carnaby Yarn
This is the perfect yarn for arm knitting! It's super chunky and perfect for huge cowls or afghans! Each skein is 1 lb of hand dyed goodness so be sure to get some today!
Umina from Mirasol Yarn
Looking for a straight-forward, super soft yarn with great stitch definition and color-work potential? Here is it! Umina is 50% Alpaca and 50% wool that has a very tight twist so it's soft and strong all at the same time. You have to feel it to believe it! Check out these patterns other people have knitted it with:
Secquoia from Baah! Yarns
A unique, chunky, hand-dyed yarn made up of 100% wool. These skeins are perfect for a super fun hat or cowl that you could knit up in a flash! Try one of these on for size:
Afghan Cashmere Worsted from From The Mountain
We are BIG fans of this yarn! It's hand-spun by women in Afghanistan as their form of income! So every skein purchased is supporting them. The yarn is one of the softest cashmeres we have ever felt and the colors are in gorgeous natural colors. You'll want to get your hands on this yarn!
Rasta from Malabrigo
We just stocked up on Rasta! There are a few new colors and, of course, some old favorites. Come see the selection for yourself!
Artist Chunky from Feza Yarns
 Grab your size US11 or larger needles for these hand-dyed beauties! You'll have a hat done in no time!
Caracol from Malabrigo
Caracol comes in more colors this season so we are thrilled to have more options for you to love!
Stop by the store to met these great yarns!
 We hope to see you soon!
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New Class!
We are offering a brand new class at Annies! Our friend Sarah Solomon has agreed to do some technique classes for us this fall and we couldn't be happier! 
Ever wanted to learn how to make cables?? Well now is you chance! 
Wednesday, October 4
6:30-8:30pm
Intro to Cables
Cables add gorgeous three-dimensional texture to your knits and once you learn the basic principles a whole world of patterns open up for you.  In this class we will cover how to read cable instructions in both written and charted form, how to work cables using a cable needle, and how to work small-scale cables without a cable needle.
Experience Required: Basic knitting skills, should be comfortable identifying knit and purl stitches
Supplies: Size 7 straight or circular needles (your preferred needles for flat knitting)
worsted weight yarn
stitch markers 
cable needle 
$60
We ask that you call ahead to sign up for any of these classes!
NYC Yarn Crawl!

It's that time of year again! Grab your walking shoes, your reusable bag and your piggy bank because this weekend is the NYC yarn crawl!
This is a great opportunity to check out the yarn shops of nyc, meet some new friends and get some great deals on yarn! This year we are SO thrilled to have even easier access now that the Q train is up and running. Simply hop on the Q train heading north, take it to the 96th st. station and walk down 2nd Ave to 92nd street. It's that easy!
As always we will be offering 20% off the ENTIRE store (yes, that includes needlepoint/threads) and the sale bins will be out in all their discount glory! This year we have super reduced prices on 
Lang Cashsoft
Shibui Dune
 Lang Malou
Artisan
Kureyon Sock
Kine
Sabine
Phoenix Print
and much, much more!
We will also be having a trunk show from Alex Creates, a hand-dyer in Harlem, NY!
The fun starts TOMORROW and ends on Sunday during our regular business hours:
Fri. 11am-6:30pm
Sat. 11am-5pm
Sun. 12pm-5pm
Like every year,
-we will not be winding yarn this weekend but welcome you to bring your yarn back next week and we will be happy to wind it for you then.
-The in-store discount will not be able to go towards special orders and we will not be punching punch cards, since everything is on sale. -There will be limited to no table help this weekend.
We thank you for your understanding.
For more info, check out the NYC Yarn Crawl website: www.yarncrawlnyc.com
We can't wait to see some old friends and meet some new ones during this very exciting weekend!
Labor Day Hours!
We will be closing Saturday, September 2nd through Monday, September 4th for the Labor Day Weekend. 
Regulars Fall hours will resume on Tuesday, September 5th, including our first Sunday of being open again on September 10th from 12-5pm.
Have a happy and safe weekend!

 
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