Happy June – Summer Blitz Is On!

Ladies and gentlemen, start your projects! The 2026 Summer Blitz officially began June 1. Here's what's happening this month:

• 2026 Summer Blitz – now underway! (June 1 – August 31)
• Amsterdam Shawl Class – June 8
• Blue Dog Books “Book Club” kit – June 12
• World Wide Knit in Public Day – June 13
• 2nd Sunday Knit/Crochet-In – June 14
• France Avenue Tee Learn Along – June 17
• Ladies Night Out: Beach Bingo – June 18
• Knitted Beaded Bracelets class – June 21

Read on for all the details!

2026 Summer Blitz: 250th Birthday of the USA!

Our annual Summer Blitz challenge is officially on – it began June 1! This year's theme celebrates the 250th Birthday of the USA. New to the challenge? It's a lot of fun – and a great excuse to try something new.

How it works: Complete three knit and/or crochet projects, started no sooner than June 1, 2026 and finished by midnight on August 31, 2026. Knit them all, crochet them all, or mix and match. Each finished project earns a loyalty stamp – finish all three and a special prize will be awarded after the end of August!

Project parameters:

• Three projects are required – no exceptions!
• Yarn must be newly purchased from Wooly Bully (no stash yarn and no half-price-room yarn). The Amsterdam Wrap, France Ave Tee, and “Origins” pre-orders are the only early yarn-purchase exceptions.
• Choose one project from each of the three categories below.

Two yardage options (choose one – they cannot be mixed and matched):

• Option #1 (historic): 800, 600, and 400 yards
• Option #2 (new this year): 1000, 600, and 200 yards

Share your makes with #wbsummerblitz2026 on Instagram, Facebook, and your Ravelry project page!

Category 1: Red, White, Blue & “Origins” Yarn

Use any or all of these colors – or the new Baah Wooly Bully Celebrates “Origins” yarn – in one pattern.

Pattern ideas:

• Show Your Colors Tee (600–1200 yards) – a cute tee for the July 4th celebrations in red, white & blue!
• Pivot Cowl (325 yards) – Vicky will be teaching this in July, knit in the new Baah “Origins” yarn.

Category 2: Cultural or Foreign Influences in Our 250-Year History

Select one pattern to celebrate the influence of other countries on our culture or our country – for example the Dutch (New Amsterdam = New York), France (the Statue of Liberty), Italy, Spain, Native Americans, Mexico, England, and more.

Pattern ideas:

• Amsterdam Wrap (1638 yards) – for the Dutch settling New Amsterdam (New York); any Stephen West pattern works too, since he lives in Amsterdam. Offered as a shop class with Lisa in June (an early yarn-purchase exception).
• France Avenue Tee (950–2000 yards) – for France; a Blue Sky Learn Along in June (an early yarn-purchase exception). Prefer crochet? Try the Statue of Liberty Amigurumi (364 yards).
• Vest Barcelona (656–820 yards) – celebrating Spain, who funded the original journey to the Americas.
• Magical Mystery Tour cowl (328–437 yards) – for the Beatles and England.

Category 3: Historic American Woman or Man

Select one pattern to celebrate the contribution(s) of a famous American – for example Betsy Ross, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr., Thomas Edison, Abraham Lincoln, George M. Cohan, Francis Scott Key, Irving Berlin, or the Wright Brothers.

Pattern ideas:

• Night Lights by Andrea Mowry (754 yards) – honoring Thomas Edison lighting up our world.
• Doodle colorwork patterns (various yardage) – a nod to “Yankee Doodle Dandy” by George M. Cohan.
• Americana Pillow Set (1000–1500 yards) – stars and stripes for Betsy Ross and our flag.

Summer Blitz: Extra Credit & Good to Know

Extra Credit (optional): In honor of teachers – and in continued memory of Jennie – earn an extra loyalty-card punch when you purchase an item for Bethany Bowling's classroom from her Amazon wish list. Bring your purchase confirmation to the shop. This is optional and not one of the three required projects.

A few good things to know:

• No stash yarn and no half-price-room yarn – this is the time to try something new!
• Projects must be started June 1 or later, but you can buy your yarn as soon as now.
• You can buy yarn one project at a time – just let staff know which project it's for so you get credit.
• Need a yarn we don't have? Let us know and we'll work with you to order it (pre-paid).

Questions? Just ask the Wooly Bully staff – and most of all, have fun!

Wooly Bully Celebrates “Origins”

Our exclusive colorway by Baah Yarn was such a hit when we announced it in May that it sold out in almost 24 hours!

Another order has been placed and should ship to us by the second week of July. To reserve yarn, stop in the shop and pre-pay for your selections.

Amsterdam Shawl Class

Teacher: Lisa

Date: June 8, 10:00 AM - Noon

Cost: $25 paid to Lisa

Yarn: Blue Sky Prairie – 2 skeins each of colors, for a total of 6 skeins. (Please use yarn from our shop.)

Needles: US 7, 24" circular or larger (the shawl is 15" wide).

Pattern: purchase on Ravelry ($3.00).

This class can count toward one Summer Blitz project!

Blue Dog Books & Wooly Bully “Book Club”

Last month we experimented with pairing a book with a pattern and yarn, and it was a fun success! We're planning a few more, and if they're well received we'll keep them going.

June's book: The Vampire Knitting Club. The kit will be available June 12 – stop in to see the creative pattern and yarn we've concocted!

World Wide Knit in Public Day

When: June 13, 10:00-4:00

Bring a chair and join us on the porch for a fun time of knitting! Refreshments will be served.

2nd Sunday Knit/Crochet-In

PLEASE RSVP to be sure the event will be held. If no one RSVPs, the event may be cancelled.

June 14, 2026; 1:00-5:00

These events correspond to the Historic Springboro Second Sunday events held 12:00-5:00 in Historic Springboro. Come and knit a while and then take a walk in Historic Springboro and enjoy the fun!

France Avenue Tee Learn Along

Moderator: Lisa

First session: June 17, 1:00 PM

Cost: no charge

Yarn: Blue Sky Cotton Sport – 2 skeins of accent color plus 7-14 skeins depending on size. (Please use yarn from our shop.)

Needles: a 24" or longer circular, plus US 9 in 16" and 24" or longer.

Pattern: free on Ravelry.

This Learn Along can count toward one Summer Blitz project!

Ladies Night Out: “Beach Bingo”

Ladies Night Out in Historic Springboro is June 18, 5:00-8:00 PM – we'll be open until 7:00. June's theme is “Beach Bingo,” so pop in the shop for a beachy refreshment!

Third Sunday Small Gift Series: Knitted Beaded Bracelets

Our fourth small project is a pair of Knitted Beaded Bracelets.

Teacher: Lisa

Date: June 21, 2:00-4:00 PM

Cost: $25 paid to Lisa

Yarn: 12 yds. of fingering weight cotton yarn or mercerized perle cotton.

Tools: approx. 8 grams of seed beads (or any beads that will fit on your yarn) in your chosen colors; US #1.5 (2.5mm) knitting needles; tapestry needle.

Pattern: provided by Lisa. She will bring clasps and dental floss threaders to string your beads onto your yarn.

Looking Ahead

A preview of a few classes coming in July:

• Doodle colorwork class with Lisa
• Pivot Cowl class with Vicky
• Rustic Lace Scarf crochet class with Joni

Third Sunday Gift Series:

• July 19 – Crocheted Water Bottle Holder (Amy)
• August 16 – Wine Bottle Cowl (Robin)
• September 20 – Knitted Sachets (Karen)

Knit or Crochet Private Instruction

Private lessons are always available to learn something new or get help with a project!

Call the shop to arrange a time that works for you.

Sit & Knit or Stay & Crochet

Did you know you are welcome any time to join us to Sit & Knit or Stay & Crochet with your projects?

This is also a time when you can likely get help on small snags you encounter, to keep your progress going.

We kindly ask that you work on projects with yarn from our shop when you Sit & Knit or Stay & Crochet.