Friday, May 18, 2012

Going to the Carolina Fiber Fest this weekend? Show your support for DownTown Knits and wear your T-Shirt and sport your DTK project bag! Don't have one? Stop by the shop and get your Shirt or Project bag "this weekend only" for $12.00" ! Enjoy the show... !!!  

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Check out the New Classes posted this week in the above (May and June) tabs!


Don't forget about our beginning knitting and crochet classes that are held weekly. Call to reserve your space today!
New Products Arrived this week just in time for your Mother's Day shopping!
Della Q Needle Cases! 

Really Fun Project Bags


Circular Needle Cases

Interchangable Needle Cases

Lots of Buttons!




   New Yarns this week from Noro, Ella
   Rae, Classic Elite and more!

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Get into Spring this Saturday !

Join us this Saturday for a little Spring Fun! We will teach you how to make these cute eggs. 
This is a Drop-in class so no need to pre-register. Just come on in this Saturday (March 24th) from 12 - 3:00 and we'll have a kit all ready for you. Bring size 7 DPN's.


Cost: 15.00  (includes materials).  


Check out our New Classes in the above tabs!!!  Just posted today!!!

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

New Products in this Week!

Malabrigo Rasta !
Malabrigo Rasta and Rios arrived yesterday!.. It's selling fast... 
Malabrigo Rios
Aren't these so Pretty. ... Chic-a Project and Notions Pouches... can't just have just ONE!
Chic-a Project and Notion Pouches

Friday, February 24, 2012

New This Week, New Yarns and More!

Alp Oriential
Tons of Color, lots of fun to knit or Crochet!
One ball makes this scarf!




Spetra
New from Rosetti, Spectra.. Perfect for the Spring!  One Skein scarf!


Light and Airy...perfect for cool Evenings! One Skein
Park Avenue Yarns from Katia!










New Needles in: Dreamz Crochet Hooks, and the NEW 16" Circular needle sets!

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Socks to Dye For !!! Make them your own!!!

Sock Dying class coming up on Feb 25! We have some spaces still available!
Socks to Dye For !! – Make your own Self-Striping Sock Yarn
Do you often wonder how they make self-striping sock yarn? The commercial yarn industry uses computers. Were going to teach you by using a calculator and graph paper (technology is not always Fun)!!
In this class you will design and make your own self-striping yarn! This is going to be so much FUN!!
Date: February 25th
Time: 9:00am – 12:30
Cost: $40 for Class plus $18.00 for Materials

Monday, January 9, 2012

Class updates

Two new classes added today:
  • February 25th - Make your own Self-Striping Sock Yarn ! 
  • March 13th - Make your first Hat (Next step for beginners) 
Click on the Tabs above for details !!!

Sunday, January 8, 2012

New Items this week!!



  • Encore, Galway from Plymouth! Beautiful Colors and lots to choose from!
  • Lots of Plymouth Patterns!
  • New Shipment of Borealis and a new yarn to the shop "Sundae" both from Berroco!  Perfect for cool weather knitting!
  • New colors of Baby Alpaca Grande  Pinks, Icey Blue, Cream and new Handpaint colors!  Oooh  so soft and yummy!
Check back in a day or two for upcoming classes!

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Sunday "Inventory" Day. Shop Closed January 8th, 2012

We will be doing inventory on Sunday, January 8th and will be closed. Hope to see you on Monday!

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

New Shippment today!



New shipment of Knitters Pride Dreamz Needles arrived!
All sizes are available! Come by on Thursday to check them out!

Friday, December 23, 2011

Happy Holiday to All !!

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all our Friends at DownTown Knits! I hope you all enjoy your holiday this week end. We will be closed on Sunday and will be open on Monday regular schedule from 10:00 - 4:00pm. Rest, Knit, Crochet enjoy!  

Thursday, December 1, 2011

This Friday Night at DownTown Knits! 12 - 2 - 11

We will be open tomorrow evening from 6:30 - 9:00pm. Come sit and knit and enjoy the holiday celebration in down town Apex! Santa will be there too!

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

BLACK FRIDAY SALE AT DownTown Knits



Eat hearty and sleep good to get ready for the BIG SALE at DownTown Knits! That’s right, we’re having a Black Friday sale! The shop will open up an hour early 9:00am giving you an extra hour of savings! We will have yarns, patterns, kits and magazines at 25%, 45% and 50% off savings. This is a great way to stock up for your winter projects. 
Our hours will be 9:00am – 9:00pm!


Tuesday, November 22, 2011

NeW at DownTown Knits this week!

Dreamz Knitting Neeldles Arrived today! More Starter Sets, beautiful new sizes of straights, interchangable tips and cables. Remember, these are interchangable with your Knit Picks sets as well.




Store Hours for this week: Open regular hours with the exception of Wednesday and Thursday(closed). Happy Turkey Day to all our friends at DownTown Knits! See You on Friday. Don't forget about Small Business Saturday! Come and support your local businesses!

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Holiday Shopping at DownTown Knits


The Holidays are here. Let your friends and family know what you want.   
Stop by the shop and fill out your “Wish List” card. Get that “special someone” a DownTown Knits Gift Certificate!

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Friday Night Event!

Join us this Friday night for a evening with UrbanGypz. Event begins at 6:30. If you Knit, Crochet and or Spin, you won't want to miss this event! Yarns and Fibers galore! Visit Stacey's website to view her products!
www.urbangypz.com

Thursday, November 3, 2011

NEW at DownTown Knits this week!

WOW what a day at DownTown Knits today! It's like Christmas came early! New arrivals, Dreamz interchangable needles and straights! Beautiful colors, very impressive, come check them out. New to our shop Plymouth Yarns.. Dream Baby, Mushshishi, Select Merion, Jelly Beans, Baby Alpaca Grande and more... so much yarn, so little time right...These are just a few, come and see all the new products!

Friday, October 28, 2011

Tonight at DownTown Knits, an Evening with Nancy's Knit Knacks!

Come join us tonight at DownTonw Knits for an evening with Nancy Shroyer from Nancy's Knit Knacks!  Nancy will talk about her company, demostrate her products and be available to answer questions on how her tools can help you with all your knitting and spinning needs!  Event starts at 6:30pm! See you there...

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

New at DownTown Knits this week!

Wow, the cooler weather is coming...finally! and we have some wonderful projects and yarns for you to knit up in a jiffy for the holidays!


Beautiful and colorful hand made yarns from Knit College. Chunky and FUN! Make a infinity scarf in minutes or a big chunky hat. 


New product from Berroco... Link! just arrived today. Knit or crochet it up in MINUTES!! for your holiday gift giving. Free Pattern from Berroco with this projects..


Stop by the shop and I'll show you how to make a hat w/pompom in less then 30 minutes! How cool is that!!

Thursday, September 29, 2011

This Friday Night (9-30-11) Event !!! AUTHOR AUTHOR

Don't forget to join us at DTK's tomorrow night at 6:30 to meet Cris Cohen the author of "Staying Crazy to Keep from Going Insane". All book proceeds go to the Miracle League! Cris will chat about his book and sign copies. We're honored to have him!!! You can find Cris on FB, search for book title! Lets support our local author !!!!!!

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

New Classes Posted Today!

The Classes are here! Check them out on the tabs above. 
Don't forget to get your Beginning Crochet or Knitting Pass if you want to learn these skills. These are beginner classes. 
Beginning Crochet is EVERY Tuesday night from 7 - 8:30pm
Beginning Knitting is EVERY Thursday night from 7-8:30pm
Purchase 3 classes (the PASS) for $55 and you can come any of these evenings that fit your schedule. We Will provide you with needles and yarn as part of your purchase. 
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at the shop! We look forward to seeing you soon at DownTown Knits !!!

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

New at DownTown Knits This week !!

MANOS is HERE !! Silk Multi, Maxima, Lace, Clasica ...
OMG you're not going to believe how beautiful !!!!!

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

 A DownTown Knits EVENT!!! 


This Friday Night at 6:30pm Meet Marcy Smith Editor of Interweave Crochet and her new book "The Best of Interweave Crochet". Marcy will be on hand to sign books, talk to us about the magazine and you'll be able to view, touch and feel all the garments featured in the Book. See you then!

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Sock Class this Saturday!

Beginning Sock Class starts this Saturday, a few spots still open! Learn to knit your first pair of socks in time for the fall.... Class is September 10th, 17th, 24th from 10:00 - 12:00. Call the shop to reserve your space!