More Yarn!

Only two weeks until the official start of the SHOP HOP. There are many more prizes that have not been shown on this blog, 24 in all not counting the grand prize of $800.00 in gift certificates. Strings and Strands is donating this full bag of Sirdar Denim Tweed DK in a lovely variegated color. Retail value of this prize is $70.00 and there is enough for a childs outfit with leftovers. So call your buddies and get together to carpool to Atlanta's finest knit shops. You will find treasures galore as you hop around town. See you then.

A Bag Of Yarn - A New Prize!

Take a look at this bag of Laines du Nord Ciclamino. It contains 10 skeins of this beautiful yarn, enhanced by different yarns running through it. This prize is being donated by Strings and Strands and has a retail value of $70.00. Just think what you could knit up in this.

A Goodie For You

Here is yet another prize you can win if you hop, hop, hop. This prize is donated by Needle Nook and is valued at $75.00. It is a sweater kit in a lovely merino yarn, color purple, of course. It is a very stylish bolero shape and will fit a range of sizes. Instructions and yarn are included.

The shop hop is getting closer. Only 3.5 weeks until the official start. We hope you are arranging carpools and day trips with your friends and plan to make a fun event out of it. We look forward to seeing all your smiling faces.

Malabrigo Worsted Yarn

Needle Nook is offering a full bag of Malabrigo worsted in a color that is not in the regular line. This "unique color" is one of the prizes you can win in the shop hop. Retail value of this prize is $120.00. Enough to make a sweater, hat and scarf. Stay tuned for more great prizes from the shop hop shops.

Another Goodie !

Here is the third donated gift from Main Street Yarns and Fibers. It is a Susan Todd bag with a retail value of $45.00. Just one of the many you can win during the shop hop. Stay tuned for more prizes.

More Prizes

Here is another prize donated by Main Street Yarns & Fibers. This beautiful yarn is from Tilli Tomas and is called "Disco Lights". As you can see it is prestrung with little sequins, making for a very festive item. Retail value of this prize is $40.00. Stay tuned for more prizes in the coming weeks. Also, passports go on sale today so pick one up and be all ready to hop.

Another Prize

Look at this glorious hank of yarn! This prize is being donated to the hop by Main Street Yarns & Fibers in Watkinsville. It is by Mountain Colors and is called Weaver's Wool Giant Hank. It contains a whopping 1450 yards, enough to knit almost any garment in a medium size, or enough for a shawl. The retail value of this prize is $64.00. Be on the lookout for more valuable prizes in the next few weeks. We will be posting photos of them here.

ONE OF THE PRIZES YOU CAN WIN

Here is one of the prizes being donated by Only Ewe and Cotton Too. This carry all tote is valued at $64.95 and can be used to haul around all your knitting goodies. It has multiple pockets for holding all your treasures and you can even add pockets to it. Over the next month we will be showing you more prizes available from the participating shops. So get ready to hop!

ATLANTA AREA SHOP HOP 2008

We are very pleased to announce the dates for Shop Hop 2008. The hop will be held from Saturday, September 13th through Sunday, September 21st. Please be sure to check the list of shops and hours (to be added soon) so you will know who is open when. Passports go on sale for $1.00 on August 7th. We have a fabulous grand prize for the lucky person who completes his passport by visiting all of the shops and having the passport stamped for a minimum $10.00 purchase. Each shop will also be passing out a free original knit or crochet pattern with purchase. If you visit all 8 shops and have your passport stamped at each, you will be eligible for the grand prize drawing, a $100.00 gift certificate from each shop. If you visit 1-3 shops you will be entered into a drawing for those prizes and visiting 4-8 shops will enter you into a different drawing. So any and all visits are eligible for prizes. The more shops you visit, the better the prizes. Over the next weeks we will be displaying some of the prizes the shops will provide. Please visit this site often and watch for updates. If you have any questions you can ask them here by leaving a comment or call one of the participating shops. Good luck to all!

Stay tuned for more details

This is the blog home for the Atlanta Shop Hop 2. On this site you will find information about the dates, shops involved and pertinent information about the upcoming Atlanta area knit shop hop. Announcements will be made on July 16, 2008.