Down Cellar: Basking Ridge, NJ

What’s New

Super Bowl Weekend “Giant” Sale Extravaganza!

Don’t Miss Our 5th Annual Super Bowl Super Sale!!!!  20- 40% off!!!!!

SATURDAY  10 – 6  & SUNDAY  11 – 4

We give you a great Bag– then—  Reach into our “super bowl” and get your coupon for 20%, 25%, 30%, 35% or 40 % !!  off your purchases

This is a crazy fun event – come early and park in bank next door or in parking lot behind copper kettle deli

no winding of yarn or  knitting / crochet help– just come in another day — thank you!

no combined discounts, no discounts on special orders or  consigner items,  no frequent yarner card  – all sales final – thank you!

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Winter is Here!!

Start off this wonderful  new year with a plan!   Whatever you come up with,  isn’t it nice to have gorgeous fiber to work with, beautiful patterns to make and stitch along with fun, nice company!!   join us!!   we will keep you motivated, on track and celebrate your accomplishments — isn’t this pretty!

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Here are some of the ideas we have heard for a New Year’s Plan:

Make 1 holiday gift a month,  try these books: Knitted gifts, More Knitted Gifts, Knit to Give, our samples, — etc etc 2011 01 04 18  fingerless gloves, cowls, hats, mittens, shawls, socks…..

Make 1 item for yourself every 3 months (time to think sweaters!)

Teach a young person some of your craft –>  photo.JPG so fun!!!  – we love to teach kids!

Learn 3 new techniques — take a class with us!  also check out Morris Museum for fiber art classes coming up soon..

Make 1 project a month — so many new ones  to choose from!               photo.JPG

Make 1 project a month for charity — if you are interested in making baby hats for babies going home from Morristown NICU, I can forward contact info to you – just email me.

Spend 20 min on an old project before working on a newer one – –We must demonstrate some discipline!

Funniest — try to find a  way to knit and run on the treadmill !! ( can’t help you there)

 

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Beautiful New Madeline Tosh just arrived today!!  you can never have enough Tosh!  such colors – merino dk, pashmina, and sock oh my!!

 

Look over our new classes -- something for everyone and we will gladly help you choose  –sweaters to lace, group or private….  Take a look at our samples at the shop

 

Super Bowl Sale !!!!!!!– yep, we’re hosting our 5th annual Super Bowl Sale Weekend on Feb 4th and 5th!!   details to follow, but basically pick from our Super Bowl” to get your discount – 20- 40% offf!!!  of everything in the shop – excluding already discounted or consigner items..  We give you a pretty bag, help you as always, and you go home with treasures galore..     no winding of yarn or “help” during sale — just come in another day and we will gladly assist —-   all sales final – get ready!!  doors open 10 -6 on sat and 11-4 on sunday!

 

We love meeting all the new folks coming into visit!  thanks for feedback and how you heard of us.  We are open 7 days and really enjoy helping you find a project, fiber and helping you create beautiful things — join us Monday afternoons 1- 3 or thurs eve 7-9 for open stitching to get help and chat with a group or drop in any time for a bit of stitching and conversation!  Welcome to first timers to old favorites!!!  please join our Ravelry Group and like us on facebook.  check out “What’s New” on our web site for the latest!

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**just a reminder and thank you to all — please keep your receipt for returns. must have receipt. Returns within 30 days for store credit only.    No returns on needles, patterns, books,  or discounted items.. Safety skeins are returnable for credit with receipt within 90 days.  thank you!!

Love watching the snow!!  enjoy the weekend!

jean, keri, kathy, mary, colleen, adriana, kristen, nicole

 

tosh has arrived!!

such colors!   perfect way to start the new year!  merino dk, pashmina and sock!!!

Winter 2012 Class Schedule

Down cellar winter 2012 January & February class list  www.downcellar.net   908 766 2300

  •  Mittens, Mittens, Fabulous Mittens!    Chunky  Garter stitch mittens – knitting in the round,  thumb gusset, & a cuff!    Eager adv beg.   Jan 24th & 31st 1-3 or feb 3rd & 17th 10-12    $34 /pattern
  • Top Down Cardigan – great 1st sweater! Learn to shape and finish a sweater quickly with soft light chunky yarns.  – Feb 1st and 15th  11-1   $34 includes pattern
  • Estonia Lace Shawl or Scarf – learn all about nupps, Judy’s magic cast on,  and perfect you lace projects!!    Jan 25th and  Feb 8th 1-3    $34/pattern
  • Hexagon blanket – learn to pickup and continue in pattern with doublepoints and create this beautiful quick blanket with varigated yarns    jan 25th 12 – 1 or  feb 9th 2-3 or   feb 28th 10-11 or march 9th 4- 5    $20 and 20% off Knit Noro  bk
  • Pillow of Ribbing and Gathers!  Add a button or 3 for perfection!  Jan 18th  & feb 1st   3-4      $24 w pattern
  • For Valentines Day!!- cutest Heart beret for all sizes!  Learn colorwork and knitting in the round  feb 2rd & 9th 10-12    $34/ with pattern.
  • Doubleknitted colorwork Lima Scarf – fun with just enough technique! – intermediate  feb 8th  1-3  $28/pattern
  • 1st Hat – learn the basics of all Hats with this cute chunky Hat for any age! knitting in the round with circular and double point needles, decreases, binding off and weaving in ends.   2  one hr sessions  (just call to arrange)  $24/pattern
  • Winter Hat – learn provisional  cast on, colorwork to make this double cuffed,  great hat for guys!                       Jan 20th & 27th 11-1  $24 /pattern
  • Fingerless Gloves – learn double points and thumb gusset on these fabulous little gloves..  Feb 8th  & 15th  11- 12  $24/pattern
  • Sock Class – one step at a Time!! learn all the basics of making a sock! Sign up for all 3 sessions or select the ones you need!  Cast on – use double points, ribbing and knitting in the round –  feb 1st     11-12   $18 , next the Heel- create the flap, turn the heel, gusset and back to body of foot   Feb 8th  1-3  $32,  last the Toe! Decreases, bind off for fab toes  Feb 15th 1-3  $32    includes  pattern for multiple gauges and sizes.. Enjoy!
  • Crochet Rug – use this class to learn basic crochet and use up tons of yarn or fabric!   feb 1st    7 – 9 pm,          $30 includes hook & pattern
  • Crochet Granny Square Workshop –  create so much!  Learn ways to use granny square with all types of gauge,  color and shapes   jan 29th 11-12  or Feb 17th 4-5   $24  includes hook
  • Bandana Cowl – short rows perfected to make a very stylish and useful cowl!  Jan 13th 12- 2    $24  w pattern
  • Colorwork Cowl – learn and perfect colorwork on this soo pretty cowl from cowl girls! – knit in the round.    Feb 28th & march 13th 11 – 12   $24/ 20% off Cowl Girls       ——-Continued on back!!
  • Headband –great 2nd project..    knit in the round, ribbing, bind off seam.  Jan 10th & 17th 11-12    $24/ pattern
  • Sweater Club – this is the perfect time of year to make something for YOU!!  knit along with us and get any and all the help you need on the top you want to make from a baby sweater, capelet  to coats!!     $18/ session        Jan 12th  11-12,        jan 30th 7-8,  feb 3rd  11 – 12 ,  feb 23th 1 – 2,   or  march 5th   7 -8.

 

Sewing/Fabric Classes  — try these out or set up your own custom or private sewing class with your machine or ours!

  • Sewing – learn the basics of cutting out fabric and using machine to make  a fun project bag  – Feb 10th   3-5  $34
  • Make a cute American Girl doll blanket – learn basics of cutting, seaming using our machine or yours – Feb 24th 3-5  $34

Needle Felting is a unique craft! learn to “paint” with roving or create figures  using small amts of hand dyed roving and barbed needles.  Learn all of the techniques and creative ways to embellish your felted bags, slippers or scarves.  We offer a  custom classes tailored to your projects and group of 2 or more!  $20/hr/each plus materials- just call!

February NeedleFelting work shop  is all from the Heart for Valentines Day!  hearts, hearts, leaves, flowers   etc!     feb 7th   11 -12   $34/kit

Free Stash Session  — bring in your stash and we help you put together a plan!  Bring in as much as you want (mark one representative skein with number you have), we know all sorts of patterns and combinations to help you create blankets for all ages, hats, mittens  and garments!  You leave with a plan in hand and renewed   motivation!  Free!!    February 8th  7-9   call for details..

****Try our Drop in Quick technique sessions!    $10/session

Increases and Decreases  — diff types and when to use them…   Feb 21st   12 – 1

Cables – yes you can!  -  what the pattern means and tips….  Feb 16th     12 – 1

Buttonholes  – types and how to’s…   Feb 15th   12 – 1

Bobbles – they’re great everywhere!  Feb 29th  3 – 4

Private one on one sessions tailored to your needs  $24/hour – Purchase multi pack for $65 and use when you need them!  just call to make appt,  it’s worth it!

Custom classes  — 2 or more people $20/hr each for whatever project (s) you want to learn!

Kids classes — $18/hr for knitting or crochet.  $24 for sewing or needlefelting       Tailored to individual pace and projects

Payment required to hold seat. Cancellations more than 24hrs before class – full credit towards future class. No credit or refund if less than 24hrs.  Must have 3 people in eve classes at our discretion.  Kids classes are usually private, but small groups can work at reg custom class rate.   Our aim is to have fun instructive classes of 2- 4 techniques – ENJOY

Sale Time to Help Make the Gifts!!

Hats, Fingerless Gloves, Cowls, Scarves……. 10% off  All Cashmere and Bling!!!!   Dec 3 – 10th!!    We can show you how to put a little sparkle in your Gifts!!                                                    


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Christmas Yarn is back!  great for hats, scarves and socks!

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Knitted gifts class samples

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