
VBYC, YOUR Local Yarn Shop: The Fiber Arts Trendsetter in Acadiana!
21oo Verot School Road, Suite 8 Lafayette, LA 337-216-4564
To send email, write to: vermilionbayyarnco at Yahoo
M: noon-6pm; T: 10am-8pm; W: 10am-6pm; Th: 10am-8pm; F: 10am-6pm; S: 10am-4pm; Sun: Closed
To send email, write to: vermilionbayyarnco at Yahoo
M: noon-6pm; T: 10am-8pm; W: 10am-6pm; Th: 10am-8pm; F: 10am-6pm; S: 10am-4pm; Sun: Closed
Classes
Beginning Knitting and Crochet: Beginning classes for knitting and crochet are scheduled one-on-one at your convenience during business hours. You may schedule lessons just for yourself, or for yourself and a few other friends. In beginning knitting, you will learn your stitches while you create a beautiful chunky yarn scarf. At the end of your mastery period, you'll have a fabulous accent you can actually use!
Classes a la carte: If you weren't able to attend a specific class, or you missed out entirely on one, here's your chance! Simply schedule the class topic of your choice at the time that's convenient for you.
How Much Do Classes Cost? At Vermilion Bay Yarn, we're all about getting you moving on your fiber projects and getting you going with new techniques. All classes (including beginning knitting and crochet) at VBYC are $20 plus materials. You do not pay each time you come in to continue the same class.
What's Available At Vermilion Bay
The Vermilion Bay Yarn Company is your local source for the fine yarns of Rowan, Classic Elite, South West Trading, Cascade, Plymouth, Schaefer, Malabrigo, Muench, GGH, Brown Sheep, Lana Grossa, Tilli Tomas, Universal, and many others! We offer high quality needles and hooks from Addi, Chiaogoo, Hiya-Hiya, and Brittany. Vermilion Bay Yarn (YOUR local yarn shop) is YOUR one stop for all your knitting and crochet notion needs: counters, holders, markers, darning eggs, tapestry needles, etc.
Knit Cafe: The Evening Fiber Art Group meets on Tuesdays from 6pm-8pm at the shop. Bring your project(s) and sit for as long as you like. Food, coffee, and soft drinks are always provided, and everyone is encouraged to add to the buffet.
Need something repaired? Favorite sweater with moth holes? Heirloom lace with a snag? Bring it in for an estimate.
Don't have time to knit or crochet it? The Vermilion Bay Yarn Company is your only local custom fiber art source! Please visit the shop for an estimate.
Knitting Parties at VBYC: Gather together 10 of your friends or colleagues and set a date/time for a knitting party at Vermilion Bay Yarn! Beginners and seasoned knitters can participate in the same party! Folks who've never knitted before will learn how and the experienced knitters work their own fun project! Contact the shop for details!
Knit Cafe: The Evening Fiber Art Group meets on Tuesdays from 6pm-8pm at the shop. Bring your project(s) and sit for as long as you like. Food, coffee, and soft drinks are always provided, and everyone is encouraged to add to the buffet.
Need something repaired? Favorite sweater with moth holes? Heirloom lace with a snag? Bring it in for an estimate.
Don't have time to knit or crochet it? The Vermilion Bay Yarn Company is your only local custom fiber art source! Please visit the shop for an estimate.
Knitting Parties at VBYC: Gather together 10 of your friends or colleagues and set a date/time for a knitting party at Vermilion Bay Yarn! Beginners and seasoned knitters can participate in the same party! Folks who've never knitted before will learn how and the experienced knitters work their own fun project! Contact the shop for details!
Our Return Policy
Now and then we purchase a bit too much, or decide that a different yarn might be better for a project than the one we selected. Here's how VBYC accomodates merchandise returns. This policy is also clearly displayed in the shop by the register. Thank you for your business!
Merchandise purchased at The Vermilion Bay Yarn Company may be exchanged/returned for shop credit only. No cash refunds. No exhanges/returns on special orders. Gift Certificates may not be redeemed for cash. Yarn presented for exchange must be odor-free and in new condition with the yarn band intact. Yarns wound into skeins are not accepted for exchange.
Merchandise purchased at The Vermilion Bay Yarn Company may be exchanged/returned for shop credit only. No cash refunds. No exhanges/returns on special orders. Gift Certificates may not be redeemed for cash. Yarn presented for exchange must be odor-free and in new condition with the yarn band intact. Yarns wound into skeins are not accepted for exchange.
Knitting Rescue and Project Help
We are most willing to assist YOU, our customers, with quick help or to fix minor blemishes in your fiber work at no charge. As I see it, that's all part of what YOUR local yarn shop is about, especially if your project originated from VBYC. If you find yourself in need of frequent coaching on a particularly challenging project, or if you require detailed assistance with a project obtained elsewhere, we encourage you to make that project into a class ($20 fee applies) for the duration of your work.
31 March 2010
Burda Verena Spring 2010

29 March 2010
Endlich mal da, jene Addis....

Semaine Sainte -- Holy Week
I posted the Vermilion Bay Yarn Holy Week and Easter schedule in the March edition of The Vermilion Bay Light, but you know, that was almost a month ago, so I'm re-printing it here as a reminder. Since this week traditionally carries much significance to many of our fiber friends, and is punctuated by back-to-back observances in the second half of the week which generally determine our own schedules, here are the VBYC opening times for the last half of this week:
Monday-Wednesday: standard opening times, including Tuesday Knit Cafe!
Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday), April 1: 10am-4pm
Good Friday, April 2: Closed!
Silent Saturday (Holy Saturday), April 3: 10am-4pm
Easter Monday, April 6: noon-6pm
A BLESSED EASTER TO YOU ALL!
24 March 2010
Social Security
It's the hilarious adult comedy about two couples: David & Barbara -- a pair of well-heeled Manhattan art dealers, and Martin & Trudy -- stodgy Long Island suburbanites. Sisters Barbara and Trudy are forced to face facts regarding their mother, and not to mention Martin and Trudy's daughter Sarah off to college who seems overly pre-occupied with her sexlife, or is it that Martin and Trudy are the ones who are overly-preoccupied with hers? And then there's Mom. Who knew? And is gefilte fish really served any more? The play runs from April 2-May 1 on Fridays and Saturdays. Fine, but is it funny? Well, here's a hint: Jason (whom you know) and Scott (whom you probably know as a knitter and the VBYC computer guru) are both in the cast. Come to Abbey Players next month. Find out the scoop on what Sar
ah's been doing all day. It's quite a story. Click on the photo of the Manischewitz Gefilte Fish (found in the upper left side bar of the blog) to reserve tickets online!

23 March 2010
A groovy WIP

22 March 2010
20 March 2010
We Did it!
We
met at the Heymann Center parking lot at the crack of dawn to meet our friends and join the some 10,000 person crowd who were convening with a common purpose: to celebrate life and to support our neighbors. What an inspiring event! The morning began with the survivor ceremony, the presentation of the survivors, each holding a pink balloon. A chance for reflection in thanksgiving for those who have won their battles, and in remembrance of those whose valiant fights have ended. The eyes of thousands watched as the pink balloons were released and drifted heavenward. Peace.

And the thrill of standing at the starting line with everyone...and off! Many thanks to the walkers in our team, those who supported us, and thanks to our extended VBYC family who helped the cause with their generous gifts.
19 March 2010
Everyone needs a little pink!

17 March 2010
Run/Walk Schedule for Saturday!
If you still have not signed up for the VBYC run/walk team for the Komen run/walk this Saturday, hop to it! Click on the logo in the upper left of the blog and join!!
For those of you who have already joined, here's the plan for the day. The opening ceremony begins at 8am according the Komen website schedule. I've emailed the organizers regarding where to park at the park (always a good question). The UL parking tower will be closed for the event (yes, closed. No comment.), however the event planners indicated that UL parking lots are fabulous this time of year. I suggest arriving early to claim a spot on the blacktop, as parking real estate around Girard on Saturday morning will be sought-after. Folks who have participated already have informed me, that the event usually starts winding down around noon. So, after everyone has returned to the fold, we'll caravan over to the shop and work on a few pink chemo caps to finish off a wonderful day! See you Saturday!
Pottery Buttons Galore!


13 March 2010
Lenpur Linen, Denim, Kid Silk Haze
Len
pur.... Lenpur.... Hmm... a city in India? An Island in the Pacific? A Middle Eastern kingdom? Some place described in the Bible? Lenpur is a man-made fiber that is created from the branches of certain trees. That's right. It comes from wood cellulose that is used to produce an amazingly soft and fabulicious yarn. The sheen on this stuff is amazing! Combine this interesting fiber with linen (another plant fiber), and you get Rowan Lenpur Linen! All made from completely renewable resources. Fantastic! And, with the warmer temps approaching, this is something that you're going to be interested in for sure. It's a light-weight yarn perfect for our climate. Consider it for your next project! Lenpur Linen. Wow!

Rowan fans: if Lenpur weren't enough, here's something else! The Rowan Magazine #47 is in stock now. Come pick up your copy today -- all spring and summer fashions (mostly women's. Sorry fellas, but as a consolation, there ARE 3 cotton sweaters in there for us bearded types who look not-so-dainty in Kid Silk Haze).
Speaking of the hazy, a couple new colors of Kid Silk Haze are here -- spiffy spring colors for happy projects. "You got that Denim, Jason?" Sure do. Light and Dark Blue (Memphis and Nashville) and the White (Ecru). Rowan Denim is jeans in yarn form. It's a great material. Look this week for what's new from Plymouth! Must be spring!
12 March 2010
Shell KAL Notes Update
Those of y'all working the Scalloped Shells KAL on Saturday afternoons are invited to read the latest of the KAL notes which appears on the lower right-hand side bar of this page! I am intrigued how these scarves are all turning out. Each one in a different yarn, many in different weights, almost all in different colors, but each reflects the creativity of its maker. Very groovy, that. If you'd like to join the KAL, there is no deadline. Join us! Saturday afternoons 1pm-4pm.
Understated, Elegant, Unique
So
metimes you need some bling that blings, sometimes you need some bling that's more demure, laid back, a little less glitzy. On shawls, wraps, and scarves, just a little zip is just the ticket. Try one of these new and unusual wire shawl pins in aluminum or copper to accessorize your favorite hand-made garments. Hurry in and check out the selection!

09 March 2010
Containing All Sweetness Within It...

05 March 2010
Buttons old and new!


02 March 2010
Dumpling Anyone?

Spring/Summer Vogue is here!!
If yo
u've read your Vermilion Bay Light this month (they were sent out this morning!) you saw the bit about spring and summer knitting with open work and airy fabrics. That article comes just in time for this season's Vogue Knitting, which features page after page of just that sort of thing. Fantastic summer shells and jackets. Plus, folks, this: summer scarves are in! Check out the host of breezy summer scarf patterns inside! What a bonanza! Sip champaigne fireside on the beach and watch the sunset while you're wrapped in one of these lovely items! Also, Project Runway fans will recognize a familiar face from season 6 of the show. Gordana Gehlhausen is featured in this season's issue. Did you know that besides her trendy and amazing designs in fabric, she is also an avid knitter and knitwear designer? Read the captivating interview with Gordana. And....simultaneously with VBYC's adding the Namaste line of bags and accessories, Vogue features a wonderful informational article about the company. Read up on the company that brings you these outstanding bags! Vogue Knitting is available NOW at VBYC. Pick up your copy the next time you're in!

01 March 2010

Namaste, Namaste, Namaste. What will they think of next? Need a stylish way to tote your needle collection? This is it, folks: the Namaste circular needle case. It's a hard-sided, leather case with pockets inside. The case has a jaunty ring closure and a sassy handle. Pair your new needle case with a Monroe bag!
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