SARATOGA SPRINGS — Common Thread Saratoga, located at 512 Broadway, is auctioning off a hand-knit, wool blanket with the proceeds going to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The round blanket is 50-inches in diameter, double knit, with beautiful colors on an off-white background. For those familiar with knitting, the pattern is the Sunburst Blanket by Lucy Neatby. Many hours and a considerable amount of wool went into this work of art.
The silent auction bidding begins at $200 and the winner will be announced on September 14.
Common Thread Saratoga is the largest yarn shop in the area and has a wide selection of yarns, patterns, books, needles, roving and accessories. Project and technique classes are regularly offered and there are three drop-in classes every week. These classes are for beginners and advanced beginners to work on a new project or one they are struggling with. Brand new knitters and crochet enthusiasts are welcome.
Local businesses like Common Thread Saratoga count on the continued support of the community. Being a community yarn and fiber resource, the company provides the area with products and services not found elsewhere.
For more information, contact Doreen Kamen at 518-583-2583 or by email at commonthreadsaratoga@gmail.
