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At long last Noro Kureyon Sock yarn is back in stock!!! We’ve received 5 gorgeous colorways, and we can’t decide what to knit first! If you haven’t had a chance to catch this yarn in person, be sure to check it out. Like it’s older siblings Kureyon and Silk Garden it knits up in wide bands of fabulous colors. Georgia’s Seed Stitch Stripe Socks pattern is free with any purchase of Kureyon Sock yarn. This yarn is hard to resupply, so don’t wait to get your favorite colors.

A new Knit-A-Long begins Thursday evening, May 1st. So many of us have fallen in love with the cute summer cardigan on the cover of Vogue Knitting Spring/Summer ‘08 that we’re going to work on it together. It is knit sideways on the bottom, and the yoke is picked up from the body and worked upward. Although it’s not as confusing as it sounds, many of you wanted company on this knitting journey so we’re all traveling together. This topper comes in finished sizes 37½”, 45″, and 52½” so there’s a size for almost everyone. If you’d like it longer, a couple of us will be lengthening it and will be able to help you make that change. We have several yarns that are perfect for this project including Plymouth’s Jeannee, Berroco’s Linen Jeans, and KFI’s King Tut. As always with our Knit-A-Longs we ask that you use a yarn purchased at our store. Join us 6-8 p.m. beginning Thursday, May 1st, and get started.

Tell us what classes you would like us to offer next. A new round of classes will begin in late May or early June, and we strive to offer the topics you most want. Give us a call, drop us an email, or mention it the next time you’re in the shop. We want to hear from you, and any suggestion is welcome!

Have you checked out the book titles we have on sale?  Many of our in-stock titles are marked down. These make great gifts and a bargain way to stock your own library. Be sure to check it out!

P.S.  Don’t forget to buy your Stitch N Pitch tickets!

Sherry D. was the first person to “sock” her opponent on Thursday, April 10th, and the winner of the HearthStone Knits’ gift certificate.  Since then Wendy W., Robin H., and Kate M. have dropped their people.  Keep checking to see who will be the last person standing in Showdown at Sock Hill and the winner of the Southwest Trading Co. prize!

Get out your Cardinals shirts and hats, all you knitters & crocheters!  Wednesday, May 28th, is Stitch N Pitch night with the St. Louis Cardinals.  Bring your needlework (knitting, crocheting, needlepoint & cross stitch) and join other fiber folks and their families and friends as we cheer the Cardinals on to victory over the Houston Astros. Game time is 7:15 p.m.

Each holder of a Stitch N Pitch ticket will receive a goody bag of needlearts coupons, patterns, and other fun items; plus the seats are a great buy at $27 (a $34 value).  Tickets are available now at HearthStone Knits, payable by cash or check only (sorry, no charge or debit).  Further information about Stitch N Pitch in St. Louis and nationwide is available at stitchnpitch.com or call the shop at 314-849-YARN.

Don’t delay – the seats will fill up quickly.  After all, this is Cardinal Nation!

Showdown at Sock Hill is under way!  The contestants are busily working on their “Roping Horses” socks.  We’ll keep you posted as the tombstones start popping up in Sock Hill!

P.S.  Only a few contestants were able to attend the Kickoff Party, but we had a great time!