Down Cellar: Basking Ridge, NJ

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Join Us for Terrific Fall Events!

We are Excited to host 3 great Events this Fall!


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Reserve your spot for our special “Spot of Tea”

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Jenny  Watson!

Oct 27th  11- 1

jenny will discuss her fantasic cardigan patterns and what shaping techniques she utilizes for her great fitting sweaters!

she will sign your purchased books, show us some wonderful samples…

prizes!

all in stock Noro yarn 10% off during event!!

 

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Juniper Moon Farm is coming to Down Cellar

Oct 25th  5 – 8

Meet Susan, the dynamic owner of this beautiful Virgina Farm!

she will tell us her mission and how she developed her 3 new gorgeous yarns. See the trunkshow!  Win a prize! Everyone receives a skein and she will sign your purchased pattern book!

spend the eve with us chatting and snacking and playing with the beautiful yarns!

reserve your spot! $24 includes skein of yarn,  refreshments & fun!

 

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Join us for a very exciting evening evening!

Kirsten Kapur of Through the Loops!

Nov 14th   6 – 9

Kirsten will conduct a great class  to make a beautiful lace pattern..  learn all the tricks & techniques of casting on, shaping, fixing mistakes, edges & more!!

pointers for those that have already delved into the world of lace, but enthusiastic beginner lace knitters are also encouraged to sign up — all levels!

Learn what inspires her designs. try out her samples & see her patterns!

we will serve a little something while chatting and looking over the samples & patterns from 6 – 7, class time is 7 to 8:30 and we will finish the eve at 9pm with a few laughs with this very down to earth creative lady!

Seating is limited, reserve your spot.   $48 includes signed pattern and yarn for class.

**please bring circular needles size 6,7,&8 with lace tip, graph paper,art gum eraser, tapestry/darning needle, mechanical pencil, & stitch markers

 

Plus we think that everyday is an event!! – so please come in and see what’s new! 

great fall and winter projects – easy and gorgeous

great gift ideas!  – get started!!

beautiful new yarns, bags…

 

check out the class schedule for ideas and sign up

or plan your own class with our “custom” class – 2 or more, your project, our help, your date and time!

we are happy to help every day, we love to share our creativity and knowlege, & new yarns come in every week!

Happy Fall!!

jean, keri, kathy, laurine, adriana, mary, nicole

Summer Camps ** Introduction to Down Cellar Crafts

Ages 8 and up — July 12, 13, 14 11-1 and July 19, 20, 21 1-3

Sign up for as many sessions as you would like — $30 each & $75 for 3! All materials included except flip flops

July 12 11- 1 Knit and Embellish a Bracelet — garter stitch add charms and buttons. Great gifts!

july 13 11-1 Needle Felted Beach scene – learn shading forming a shape, etc.. beach balls to sand!

July 14 11-1 Sew a Drawstring Bag –great for the beach or pool! Learn pattern cutting and sewing on a machine

July 19th 1 – 3 decorate your Flip Flops & crochet a hair scrunchie! Lots of fun and easy

July 20th 1- 3 I-cord Coasters or shoelaces – learn how and what to do with Icord

July 21st 1 – 3 Make a Ruffle Scarf – magic ruffles from specially made yarns!

Class size is limited. Payment on registration, 1st come, 1st serve basis. No refunds. No food in class. Not responsible for injury or loss. Parent cell phone number to be left with shop and availability to pick up if called. Ty!

New Classes for Summer

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The Summit – learn to knit backwards! Very pretty shawl or scarf – so many pretty new yarns to pick from!  June 11th 11 – 1 $32 includes the pattern.

Herringbone stitch – learn this fun stitch that looks fantastic! Make either the cowl (pattern provided) or Hat from Knitting in the Sun or Poncho from Last Minute Knitted Gifts (10% off for this class) june 14th 11- 12 or june 11th 1- 2 — $24/ includes cowl pattern

Knit Your Dog!! – OMG, how cute please plan who deserves this as a gift! Quick and soo cute. 10 % off book for class. june 20th 7-9 or june 24 11- 1 $34- stuffing included!

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Karla Scarf – Art yarns one skein wonder – nice techniques and stress free beauty! — June 22nd & 29th 1- 2 $34/pattern

Christmas Stocking – Beachy Motifs for your Beach lover friends!! Learn color work, make a very unique gift! June 30th & July 7th 11 – 1 $65 includes kit of yarn and pattern.. or choose your own yarn with $25 credit

Sleeveless Top – Pick your Pattern (we can help)! Pick you yarn! and get started! We can help you with any technique – suggestions : Louet sleeveless top, Dotties top (our design), tahki, berroco, K1C2, C2Ks & so many others! June 22nd 1 – 3, June 27 7-9, July 14th 10-12, or july 22nd 4-6. Come to one or come to all!! $34 with yarn purchased at shop!

Learn to Sew! –. Make a drawstring bag! Learn to cut fabric and sew on our machine or yours — $34 plus fabric

Make a Needle Case – intermediate sewing class – design and make a case that will work for YOUR needles or hooks! July 29th 11- 1 $34 plus fabric

 

Snow Day!

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The shop is closed due to the snow. We hope you have a chance to enjoy a mug of something warm, a roaring fireplace, and some cozy knitting on your lap today!

We’ll be back tomorrow.

Possible snow closing

Due to the snow headed our way, we may be closed tomorrow (Wednesday).  Please call before coming out!

The new Malabrigo has arrived!  Come get more Rasta, Twist, Sock, etc today before the snow arrives!

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