Kim Dyes Yarn Landing for YARN TASTING

We have LOTS of surprises for you in the upcoming 2018 year, and here is the SECOND! WE ARE ECSTATIC TO ANNOUNCE KIM DYES YARN IS COMING TO THE FLYING NEEDLES FOR A YARN TASTING & TRUNK SHOW!!

Kim Dyes Yarn, out of Herndon, is a VIRGINIA dyer and ANOTHER YARN LINE WE WILL BE STOCKING!! We’ve talked to Owner Kim Russo about her 20 yarn bases, all named for baked goods, and this is where we say – it JUST MAKES US HUNGRY – hungry for yarn and hungry for those lovely baked goods!

Kim is LANDING at The Flying Needles 5 to 7 pm Thursday, Feb. 15, for her 1^st YARN TASTING. She will hold a 2^nd one from 10 am to 12 pm Friday, Feb. 16, and then she will remain on site all day Saturday, Feb. 17, to talk yarn with those who can’t make the tastings! THESE ARE FREE YARN TASTINGS! Please call us and reserve your seat. While the event is free, there are ONLY 35 RESERVATIONS FOR EACH TASTING! These are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please be considerate and ensure you can attend. Call us at (757) 345-3655 to make your reservation! 

At this Yarn Tasting, you will be trying out Kim’s:
Profiterole – fingering, 65/20/15 Superwash merino, silk & yak
Filo – fingering, 80/10/10 superwash merino, cashmere & nylon
Sugar Cookie – fingering, 92/8 superwash merino & Lurex
Shortbread – DK, 85/15 merino & silk
And Angel Food – worsted, 80/10/10 Superwash merino, cashmere & nylon.

And if you just don’t know what the heck a Yarn Tasting is… Have you ever wanted to try out a yarn before buying it? How will that yarn that looks like candy on the shelf actually feel in your hands? Is it really as soft as it feels? Do the colors actually look that pretty when it’s knit or crocheted? Come play with the YARN! Don’t take our word that it’s awesome! Truffle packs of the yarns are included with admission! Get tons of inspiration for your ongoing knitting and/or crocheting adventures!