For your beach knitting projects...
A Good Yarn in Brookline Village is having its 10th anniversary sale today through Sunday, with everything in the store at least 25 percent off. (Some previously marked down items will be up to 60 percent off.) The store carries yarns of just about all types as well as needles, patterns, and magazines. There will also be daily drawings and additional deals throughout the sale. A Good Yarn is at 4 Station St., Brookline, 617-731-4900.
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Ami Albernaz began freelancing for the Globe in 2004. She started bargain-hunting at an early age, accompanying her mother to second-hand stores and yard sales near Westport, MA, where she grew up. When she's not perusing stores, Ami can often be found scouting out budget eateries in and around the city, particularly near her current abode in East Boston.Do you have a bargain or shopping tip for Ami? E-mail your tips to bargainbin@globe.com.
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Deal of the Week
Here's an incentive to head to downtown Waltham on a Tuesday: The Embassy Cinema offers $6-tickets, and accessories and gift store Gourmet Pottery runs a 10 percent discount (all day). The shop’s heartfelt and whimsical selection includes fair trade serving ware and jewelry; decorative tiles and candles; hand-knit baby clothing; novelty items and greeting cards; and, of course, pottery. The store is at 365 Moody St., Waltham, 781-642-1212.
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