See Janene's Blog - updated 1/1/09

Malabrigo Sock is in! - we've changed the background of our website to honor the lovely violeta Africana color (okay... our lavender is much lighter... but - you get the picture!) This is YUMMY!

FORTY BELOW?
Please be aware that our shop will be closed if it is -40 degrees or colder. Save your cars! Save your gas... stay inside and scrapbook/knit/crochet!

Alaskan scrapbook supplies
Life is hectic enough. Find fabulous scrapbooking supplies (especially Alaskan themed) right here in town. See more Go to Memories Scrapbooking .

PAPER OF THE MONTH: Bazzill Basics... Buy 3 Get 1 (or buy 20 for $9 v $13)

local Alaskan artists and unique stamps

We have a selection of Penny Black, Inkadinkado, and Hampton stamps PLUS THE LOCAL DELTA artist Gine Kirk - You'll LOVE the Alaskan themed choices. Go to Memories Unique Stamping Supplies .

musk ox, qiviut, merino, wool yarns

YARN OF THE MONTH
Noro sock, 10% off
new pathways for socks at Memories and More
New Pathways for
Sock Knitters, 10% off with intermediate class sign-up.

Another great option
The Eclectic Sole

eclectic sole

malabrigo sock in six choices

classes and events at Memories and More

Our friendly staff will help you along your way; see our classes & events for something to jot down in your schedule. see more .

  • Saturday 1/3 Sip & Stitch at McCafferty's 1-4p
  • Great American Afghan! Tuesday 1/6 @ 5:30
  • Beginning Knitting 1/17 & 1/31 @ 9 or 9:30
  • Magic Loop Tips and Tricks 1/17 @ 2
  • Beginning Socks 1/27 & 2/10 @5:30
  • Intermediate Socks/Cat Bordhi's Riverbed Sockitecture 1/31 & 2/21 in afternoon, time TBA

Kit for beginner socks class $25 for two ArtYarns supermerino, Knitting Pure & Simple pattern, and Clover dpns in appropriate size - HARD to beat!

Since January's focus is socks... consider one of the following books or patterns; we have them in the shop.

kid sock pattern

Easy Children's Socks #203

As easy to knit as the adult socks, this one is written for sport or dk weight yarn. Sizes to fit from about a 2 year old to big kid's shoe size 5 .

beginner sock

Beginner Socks # 9728
An easy worsted weight sock for women, at 5 stitches to the inch. Perfect for very first sock.

lightweight sock
Beginner's Lightweight Sock #216
... It is as easy to knit as [the] original beginner socks, but written for fingering weight yarn. Sized for men and women.

 

knitting and crochet books, patterns and more
Books that make a difference: whether you're looking for brand new or fabulous classics - you'll find them here. Go to Book Nook

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Memories and More
535 Second Ave, inside the Co-Op Plaza
Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 (907) 456-3679
Tuesday - Friday 11a-6p
Saturdays 11a-5p
& by appointment

 

 

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