Featured Yarn Shop - The Yarn Sellar of York, Maine AND a NEW Vest Pattern!
April 16, 2013
Introducing the latest addition to our featured local yarn shops:
The Yarn Sellar, located in this beautiful building in York, Maine.
Here is a description of the The Yarn Sellar from Carrie, the owner:
"We are a local yarn shop located on the beautiful coast of Maine filled with everything for the hand knitter and crocheter, spinner and needle felter.
Our inventory includes fabulous fibers, patterns, needles, hooks, spinning wheels books and notions.
Follow us on Facebook, Ravelry and Twitter."
Thanks, Carrie! The photos you sent us and those on your website (at yarnsellar.com) sure do convey what a lovely shop you have - very inviting with lots of gorgous yarns and a welcoming, relaxing atmosphere!
Be sure to visit www.yarnsellar.com to see what yarns they carry, what classes they are offering, and more! And let us know if you get a chance to visit this lovely shop in person!
You can find The Yarn Sellar at:
264 Route 1
York, ME 03909
(207) 351-1987
WWW.YarnSellar.com
Carrie, was kind enough to sponsor my newest pattern, the #162 Sweet Hooded Vest. She sent me the Berocco Ultra Alpaca (a yarn I've never had the chance to try!) in the Periwinkle Mix.
The beautiful heathery color and soft hand of this yarn inpsired me to create a long lace vest with lots of feminine touches. Amazing stitch definition really helps the two lace stitch patterns stand out! Pockets and a hood keep it casual and easy-to-wear.
See this pattern at SweaterBabe.com.
See this pattern at Ravelry (you can Fave or Queue it!).
Thanks, Carrie, for sponsoring this new pattern, introducing me and my audience to your pretty shop, and letting me experience this great yarn!
The Yarn Sellar is also sponsoring a fabulous giveaway!! They generously donated more Berroco Ultra Alpaca so that one of you can make this vest!
Here's how to enter the giveaway for a #162 Sweet Hooded Lace Vest Kit ($70 retail value! Includes the pdf pattern + 6 hanks of Berroco Ultra Alpaca in Irwin Green Mix #6273, which is enough to make the XS - 1X sizes):
HOW TO ENTER:
1) Enter a comment here about The Yarn Sellar, Berroco Ultra Alpaca, or the new pattern by 9pm PST, May 8, 2013. One comment per person only, please.
2) Pin this giveaway (using the Pin It button here: 
) and follow SweaterBabe on Pinterest by clicking this button: 
. One pin per person, please. Pin by May 8, 9pm PST.
*** WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT 5/15/13 ***
Thanks for all the great entries here on the blog and through Pinterest!
The randomly chosen winner is. . . Jan K., who commented here on 4/18/13.
Congrats! I'll email you.
Posted on April 16, 2013 at 12:14 PM in Giveaways and Contests, New Knitting Patterns, Yarn Shops | Permalink
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Comments (151)
I love Alpaca and the Berroco Ultra Alpaca is such a delightful yarn to work with! This pattern is so sweet too!
Posted by: Krista | April 18, 2013 at 09:26 AM
i just love knitting and wearing alpaca. it is so warm and light. thank you
Posted by: Shirley LaRoy | April 18, 2013 at 09:32 AM
Love the pattern,color,and yarn. Thanks for this wonderful giveaway!!!
Posted by: Tricia | April 18, 2013 at 09:34 AM
great pattern and beautiful yarn. I love alpaca yarn. it's the best! Good luck to all!
Posted by: Krista Bujosa | April 18, 2013 at 09:38 AM
The lace patterns are very appealing, especially the "Frost Flowers" on the hem. It's one of my favorites.
Posted by: Florence Solowianiuk | April 18, 2013 at 09:48 AM
What a gorgeous pattern.
Posted by: Judy Stiles | April 18, 2013 at 10:21 AM
I'm not much of a fan of vests, but this one is definitely an exception. I love the hood and the lace.
Posted by: Marianna | April 18, 2013 at 11:05 AM
Would love to knit this in just this color!
Posted by: Carol Godwin | April 18, 2013 at 11:31 AM
I have never been to Maine, but I love Berroco Ultra Alpaca, because I can't wear wool. The pattern is really cute!
Posted by: Linda | April 18, 2013 at 11:38 AM
Love the pattern and alpaca is so soft, would love to win.
Posted by: patricia nichols | April 18, 2013 at 11:43 AM
I love Berroco Ultra Alpaca yarn. It is so soft and warm.
Posted by: Knittingdancer on Ravelry | April 18, 2013 at 12:08 PM
I don't think I've ever seen the Berocco Ultra Alpaca yarn in person. The nearest yarn shop to here is probably 250 miles. I would love to try out this combo.
Posted by: Twink's Designs | April 18, 2013 at 12:34 PM
Love the pattern!
Posted by: abbieabnormal | April 18, 2013 at 12:50 PM
I always love a new pattern!
Posted by: wanda | April 18, 2013 at 12:57 PM
Berocco yarns are fabulous. I love anything with alpaca. Beautiful pattern too.
Posted by: Jill | April 18, 2013 at 12:58 PM
I love the lacy hem -a very feminine touch. I can't wait to knit it with that beautiful yarn.
Posted by: Nedra | April 18, 2013 at 01:45 PM
I love the pattern and the yarn. The Yarn shop looks wonderful too!
Posted by: Debbie H | April 18, 2013 at 01:45 PM
I would love to knit with alpaca, and what a lovely pattern!
Posted by: jennifer | April 18, 2013 at 02:14 PM
Beautiful pattern... The hood is a nice touch! Yarn shop looks great. Maybe someday!
Posted by: Jan K | April 18, 2013 at 02:33 PM
I love to work with Berroco Ultra Alpaca and would love to knit this vest!!
Posted by: Stacey B. | April 18, 2013 at 03:17 PM
Adorable pattern..love working with any berroco yarn..
Posted by: tammy | April 18, 2013 at 04:08 PM
Love the belt!
Posted by: Marie | April 18, 2013 at 07:18 PM
Berocco yarns are my favorite yarns, they are the reason I'm learning to knit! I love to crochet and always will, but when I read that crochet uses 2 - 3 times more yarn than knitting....well...as a yarn addict and dedicated stashaholic, learning to knit became a "know"-brainer!! Save your stash! Learn to knit!
Posted by: Beth Ann Adams | April 18, 2013 at 07:51 PM
This is a beautiful vest. I would love to win this pattern and yarn. Thanks for the giveaways that you do.
Posted by: Helen King | April 18, 2013 at 08:13 PM
Love t he colour of this yarn and love the pattern too!
Posted by: Lynn Delahunty | April 18, 2013 at 08:58 PM
What a fantastic pattern, and the interview was great! The shop seems so lovely. Thanks to you, and huge thank you to "The Yarn Sellar" for a generous giveaway!!!
Posted by: Jennifer R. | April 19, 2013 at 06:35 AM
I love this vest and hope to win!
Posted by: Shelly Easton | April 19, 2013 at 07:01 AM
Love the vest. Hope to knit it soon. Thanks.
Posted by: Barb Rhodes | April 19, 2013 at 08:23 AM
Love this vest. The color is perfect, and I just love the lace work at the bottom. I'm a lace nut!
Posted by: Jaime Mars | April 19, 2013 at 11:04 AM
I think this hooded vest pattern would be a great transitional piece, good for spring, fall and winter.
Posted by: Beth Rudo | April 19, 2013 at 11:45 AM
What a stunning vest. I especially like the front. Have even vacationed in York Beach, Maine many years ago. Beautiful area. Great prize that I would enjoy winning.
Posted by: Susan | April 19, 2013 at 02:04 PM
The pattern is beautiful!
Posted by: Penny | April 19, 2013 at 02:33 PM
Very cute vest! Love it!
Posted by: Shera VanGoor | April 19, 2013 at 04:01 PM
I love the pattern and I've used the yarn, so I'm sure it will be a fantastic project!
Posted by: Sandra J | April 19, 2013 at 04:52 PM
Such a cute pattern for spring!! I love the ultra Alpaca, it's a great yarn to work with! And I know the first shop ill be stoping in the next time I'm in Maine :)
Posted by: Hilary Hoffman | April 19, 2013 at 05:24 PM
This is a beautiful pattern. I love the details.
Posted by: Anne | April 19, 2013 at 07:45 PM
Yay for the fabulous treasure troves in Maine! I can't wait to shop at the Yarn Sellar! It's really nice of them to sponsor the giveaway, I like the hood feature with the feminine lace. Chic and casual.
Posted by: Ashley | April 20, 2013 at 08:57 AM
I love Berroco yarns. The Yarn Seller looks like a wonderful shop. If I lived in Maine, I am sure I would be there a lot. SweaterBabe has beautiful designs and this one is gorgeous. I would love to own the pattern and yarn.
Sharon A
Posted by: Sharon Amador | April 20, 2013 at 05:48 PM
I don't normally like hooded tops, but you may have converted me! This is so feminine. What a lovely pattern.
Posted by: Estelle | April 20, 2013 at 09:00 PM
How much do I love alpaca yarn!
Posted by: Diane r | April 21, 2013 at 05:11 PM
It's an awesome design, looks lovely. I like to knit whit alpaca, and I'd love to try Berroco Ultra Alpaca. Thanks for the chance to win it.
Posted by: Pety | April 22, 2013 at 06:34 AM
Pretty pattern, yummy yarn...would love that!
Posted by: Andrea | April 22, 2013 at 08:01 PM
Wish I lived in Maine, so I could join the Yarn Seller's "Chicks with Sticks" each Tuesday evening. I sounds like a great time! And their shop looks like a great place to browse and find some of that lovely Berroco Ultra Alpaca, maybe even to use to knit SweaterBabe's latest great pattern, the hooded vest, of course, I'd really rather win the kit (hint hint [smile]) -- thanks for letting me participate!
-- Pam
Posted by: Pamela Crossett | April 23, 2013 at 05:35 AM
Lovely pattern and lovely yarn.
Posted by: Norma | April 23, 2013 at 10:11 AM
Beautiful yarn and lovely color in this nice pattern.
Posted by: Yayo | April 23, 2013 at 10:30 AM
I love Berocco. And this vest? Amazing! It's gorgeous. :)
Posted by: Kristin | April 24, 2013 at 07:41 AM
Beautiful vest pattern, and I love the color of the yarn!
Posted by: Becky | April 24, 2013 at 11:16 AM
Beautiful vest pattern - I really like the color this sample was made in.
Posted by: Carmen | April 28, 2013 at 07:38 PM
Both those colours are beautiful - the Periwinkle Blue and the Irwyn Green. And as for the pattern, I can't go past anything with pockets!
Posted by: Louise Cleary | April 29, 2013 at 05:12 PM
I love this pattern! The yarn shop also sounds great.
Posted by: Mary Alice | April 30, 2013 at 04:28 PM
Thanks for all the great comments! Entries are now closed for this giveaway. Winner announcement coming soon!
Posted by: SweaterBabe | May 13, 2013 at 10:55 AM