Before they found their true calling in the fashion industry, knitting needles were forced to accept jobs as impromptu fencing sabers, replacement chopsticks, and sun-proof icicles. Celebrate this hard-working tool's rise to success with today's Groupon: for $10, you get $20 worth of yarn and knitting supplies at In-Stitches, located in Manlius.

In-Stitches enfolds knitters in a small, friendly environment rife with a fetching array of fashionable fibers and helpful, personalized service. The store carries a colorful and plentiful selection of yarns, including alpaca, bamboo, silk, cashmere, and self-cleaning varieties (starting at $4.50/skein). Straight or circular needles in metal, bamboo, or plastic help deftly whirl wool into sweaters ($3.50+), and books, patterns ($3.00+) and knitting accessories ($1.50+) help keep casting, purling, and binding skills at their sharpest. Although not included in this Groupon, errant entwiners can put their newly purchased knitting equipment to use in In-Stitches' individual or group knitting lessons, which teach valuable techniques, pattern reading, and how to escape should you literally knit yourself into a corner.