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	<description>news &#038; events at nine: a well-knit shop</description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:26:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>2 day summer sale</title>
		<link>http://www.ninachicago.com/news/2008/07/22/2-day-summer-sale/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:22:42 +0000</pubDate>
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We&#39;ll be offering a 20% discount on yarn and needles 
during the Wicker Park &#38; Bucktown Sidewalk Sale
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Saturday July 26th from 11-6
and
Sunday July 27th from 12-5 
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Hope to see you this weekend.
And if you know anyone who has always wanted to learn how to knit,
bring them by for a quick FREE lesson under our sidewalk [...]]]></description>
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<p>We&#39;ll be offering a 20% discount on yarn and needles </p>
<p>during the Wicker Park &amp; Bucktown Sidewalk Sale</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Saturday July 26th from 11-6</p>
<p>and</p>
<p>Sunday July 27th from 12-5 </p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Hope to see you this weekend.</p>
<p>And if you know anyone who has always wanted to learn how to knit,</p>
<p>bring them by for a quick FREE lesson under our sidewalk tent</p>
<p>Saturday July 26th from 11-5&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>such a cute cropped cardigan</title>
		<link>http://www.ninachicago.com/news/2008/07/14/such-a-cute-cropped-cardigan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:13:25 +0000</pubDate>
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This pattern by Blue Sky Alpacas calls for sport weight alpaca doubled.&#160; Instead Bree used a single strand of Malabrigo worsted  (3 skeins of hollyhock) and it turned out great!&#160; We love it.&#160;&#160;
For just $42 you can purchase the yarn and the pattern, and get started.&#160; We have lots of great colors of Malabrigo [...]]]></description>
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<p>This pattern by Blue Sky Alpacas calls for sport weight alpaca doubled.&nbsp; Instead Bree used a single strand of Malabrigo worsted  (3 skeins of hollyhock) and it turned out great!&nbsp; We love it.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>For just $42 you can purchase the yarn and the pattern, and get started.&nbsp; We have lots of great colors of Malabrigo to choose from.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>
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		<title>soak wash for your special knits</title>
		<link>http://www.ninachicago.com/news/2008/06/22/soak-wash-for-your-special-knits/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:32:18 +0000</pubDate>
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We just received SOAK, a line of washing care you&#39;ll love.
If you haven&#39;t already tried it&#8230; stop in for a free sample.
Be sure and check out Soak&#39;s great labels too.&#160; 
Each pack includes 12 care labels with 4 fun phrases ( Hand knit with love / Look what I made for you / Don&#39;t lose [...]]]></description>
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<p>We just received SOAK, a line of washing care you&#39;ll love.</p>
<p>If you haven&#39;t already tried it&#8230; stop in for a free sample.</p>
<p>Be sure and check out Soak&#39;s great labels too.&nbsp; </p>
<p>Each pack includes 12 care labels with 4 fun phrases ( Hand knit with love / Look what I made for you / Don&#39;t lose me / I made this ).&nbsp; Plus there are guidelines to help you easily sew them to your finished gift.&nbsp; </p>
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		<title>MMMMMMmmmm!&#8230; malabrigo silky merino</title>
		<link>http://www.ninachicago.com/news/2008/05/31/mmmmmmmmmm-malabrigo-silky-merino/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 15:16:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#39;ve anxiously awaited Malabrigo&#39;s Silky Merino - and it doesn&#39;t disappoint.
So silky! &#160;Such beautiful colors! &#160;Come see for yourself. &#160;
A sumptuous blend of 51% silk and 49% merino wool&#8230; here&#39;s a photo of what we have now (more is on the way).&#160;
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We&#39;ve anxiously awaited Malabrigo&#39;s Silky Merino - and it doesn&#39;t disappoint.</p>
<p>So silky! &nbsp;Such beautiful colors! &nbsp;Come see for yourself. &nbsp;</p>
<p>A sumptuous blend of 51% silk and 49% merino wool&#8230; here&#39;s a photo of what we have now (more is on the way).&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 12px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="border-collapse: separate; font-size: 13px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px" class="Apple-style-span"><img src="http://www.ninachicago.com/wp-content/uploads/silky-merino.JPG" border="0" width="400" height="300" /></span></span></p>
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		<title>wednesday knit night at nina</title>
		<link>http://www.ninachicago.com/news/2008/05/27/wednesday-knit-night-at-nina/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 00:25:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us for Wednesday Knit Night at the shop&#8230; 
the last Wednesday of each month from 5:30-8:00 pm.&#160;
Stop by for knitting, chatting, snacking and 10% off your evening purchases. &#160;
This is a great chance to meet other knitters, share tips and tricks, and show off your projects. &#160;
Here are the dates of the next several [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us for Wednesday Knit Night at the shop&#8230; </p>
<p>the last Wednesday of each month from 5:30-8:00 pm.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Stop by for knitting, chatting, snacking and 10% off your evening purchases. &nbsp;</p>
<p>This is a great chance to meet other knitters, share tips and tricks, and show off your projects. &nbsp;</p>
<p>Here are the dates of the next several Wednesday Knit Nights:</p>
<p><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 12px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px" class="Apple-style-span">May 28th, June 25th, July 30th, August 27th, &amp; September 24th</span></p>
<p>All are invited and we look forward to seeing you.</p>
<p><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 12px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px" class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></p>
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		<title>dream in color - washable wool &#038; patterns arrived</title>
		<link>http://www.ninachicago.com/news/2008/05/07/dream-in-color-washable-wool-patterns-arrived/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 22:34:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160;
We just started carrying Dream In Color&#39;s superwash wool and several of their cute patterns (tulip cardigan, shrug, socks). &#160;
Come check out the great selection of hand-dyed colors.&#160;&#160;
We have both Classy (worsted) and Smooshy (sock yarn).
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<p>We just started carrying Dream In Color&#39;s superwash wool and several of their cute patterns (tulip cardigan, shrug, socks). &nbsp;</p>
<p>Come check out the great selection of hand-dyed colors.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>We have both Classy (worsted) and Smooshy (sock yarn).</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>join our baby blanket knit along</title>
		<link>http://www.ninachicago.com/news/2008/03/31/join-our-baby-blanket-knit-along/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:39:36 +0000</pubDate>
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Sunday, April 6th begins our baby blanket knit along.&#160; Every Sunday during April we&#39;ll host this fun group event (from 1-3 pm).&#160; Whether this is your first blanket project or your 5th, we&#39;d love to have you join us.&#160; 
Buy your supplies here, and we&#39;ll offer free guidance from start to finish.&#160; There will be [...]]]></description>
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<p>&nbsp;<img src="http://www.ninachicago.com/wp-content/uploads/eyelet-blanket-3.jpg" border="0" width="319" height="381" /></p>
<p>Sunday, April 6th begins our baby blanket knit along.&nbsp; Every Sunday during April we&#39;ll host this fun group event (from 1-3 pm).&nbsp; Whether this is your first blanket project or your 5th, we&#39;d love to have you join us.&nbsp; </p>
<p>Buy your supplies here, and we&#39;ll offer free guidance from start to finish.&nbsp; There will be 3 adorable patterns to choose from and many yarn options.&nbsp; Soon you&#39;ll be ready with the perfect baby gift.&nbsp;  </p>
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		<title>join us for ravelry&#8217;s 1 year anniversary event - april 10th (5-8pm)</title>
		<link>http://www.ninachicago.com/news/2008/03/22/blue-sky-alpacas-trunk-show-march-26-april-13/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:09:24 +0000</pubDate>
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Help us celebrate the 1 year anniversary of Ravelry, the amazing online knitting community (ravelry.com)
Thursday, April 10th from 5-8 pm
We&#39;ll have wine &#38; nibbles and 20% off from 5-8 pm.
Wear one of your FO&#39;s (finished objects) posted on Ravelry and you&#39;ll be eligible for a prize.
This Ravelry Anniversary is being celebrated at many knitting shops [...]]]></description>
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<p>Help us celebrate the 1 year anniversary of Ravelry, the amazing online knitting community (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com">ravelry.com</a>)</p>
<p>Thursday, April 10th from 5-8 pm</p>
<p>We&#39;ll have wine &amp; nibbles and 20% off from 5-8 pm.</p>
<p>Wear one of your FO&#39;s (finished objects) posted on Ravelry and you&#39;ll be eligible for a prize.</p>
<p>This Ravelry Anniversary is being celebrated at many knitting shops worldwide.&nbsp; Called Bobmas Eve (it&#39;s named after Ravelry&#39;s mascot, Bob the french bulldog).</p>
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		<title>2 great trunk shows april 2 - april 6</title>
		<link>http://www.ninachicago.com/news/2008/03/22/2-great-trunk-shows-march-26-april-6/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ninachicago.com/news/2008/03/22/2-great-trunk-shows-march-26-april-6/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:08:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re excited to host 2 great trunk shows - Twinkle and Blue Sky Alpacas - with lots of projects on display from April 2 - April 6

See many of the fashionable sweaters from the books Twinkle&#39;s Big City Knits and Twinkle&#39;s Weekend Knits (groovy sweater dress, karate sweater, evening shell, princess capelet, cloudburst cardigan, and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We&rsquo;re excited to host 2 great trunk shows - Twinkle and Blue Sky Alpacas - with lots of projects on display from April 2 - April 6</p>
<p><img src="http://www.ninachicago.com/wp-content/uploads/twinkle.jpg" border="0" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>See many of the fashionable sweaters from the books Twinkle&#39;s Big City Knits and Twinkle&#39;s Weekend Knits (groovy sweater dress, karate sweater, evening shell, princess capelet, cloudburst cardigan, and more).&nbsp; There will be autographed copies of both books for sale and lots of great colors of soft chunky wool to help you select the perfect project.
<p><img src="http://www.ninachicago.com/wp-content/uploads/blue-sky.jpg" border="0" width="400" height="318" /> </p>
<p>Check out the new spring looks from Blue Sky Alpacas and revisit some old favorites (skinny cardigan, 1940&rsquo;s inspired gown, fitted evening top, simple raglan, eyelet baby blanket, baby dress, and more).&nbsp; We&rsquo;re stocked full of Blue Sky&rsquo;s fabulous yarns and patterns.</p>
<p>Stop by April 2 - April 6 to be inspired by these trunk shows.</p>
<p>Enjoy a special 2 day sale&#8230; </p>
<p>20% off all Blue Sky and Twinkle products Saturday and Sunday April 5 &amp; 6</p>
<p>We look forward to seeing you.&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>learn to knit lovely lace</title>
		<link>http://www.ninachicago.com/news/2008/03/01/learn-to-knit-lovely-lace/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 21:37:34 +0000</pubDate>
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Lace knitting is easier than imagined.&#160; 
Sign up for a 2 hour session on Sunday, March 16th, and we&#39;ll teach you how to master yarn overs and other lace stitches.&#160; 
You&#39;ll create a delicate scarf &#8212; the perfect spring accent piece.
Sunday, March 16th from 1-3 pm ($20 plus supplies)&#160; 
Please call the shop to register&#160; [...]]]></description>
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<p>Lace knitting is easier than imagined.&nbsp; </p>
<p>Sign up for a 2 hour session on Sunday, March 16th, and we&#39;ll teach you how to master yarn overs and other lace stitches.&nbsp; </p>
<p>You&#39;ll create a delicate scarf &#8212; the perfect spring accent piece.</p>
<p>Sunday, March 16th from 1-3 pm ($20 plus supplies)&nbsp; </p>
<p>Please call the shop to register&nbsp; 773.486.8996&nbsp;</p>
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