Published May 12th, 2008
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Following is the BOOT CAMP Schedule of FREE Socks ‘Mini-Classes’:
(Each class runs from 4-6pm — no sign-up is necessary)
Monday- Socks on Double Points–Christy will show you how to cast on using double points, the traditional method for knitting socks of every size and type. Select your choice of Tofutsies yarn and size 1 or 2 needles; or bring your own and join Christy in casting on and beginning ribbing.
Tuesday- Toe Up Socks- Kathy will be leading this workshop. You may choose to use two circular needles or four/five double points to start this sock—from the toe!—using Southwest Trading Company’s free pattern and their yarn Tofutsies. These socks are knit on size 1 or 2 needles, so bring your reading glasses.
Wednesday- Socks on One Circular- Susan loves this easy method for knitting socks in the round. Using the Tofutsies yarn, you will select the appropriate needle size based on your gauge; then Susan will give you her hints for making casting on and ribbing super easy.
Thursday- OPEN HOUSE 5:00 -7:00 — Everyone Come!
Friday- Lacey Days Socks- Socks make a wonderful canvas for knitted designs. Join Kathy as we start a lacey pattern for your latest pair of socks. This class is recommended for knitters with some experience in following patterns/charts.
Published May 1st, 2008
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Mother’s Day is fast approaching. Come by the store to see our Mother’s Day Gift Bags or ask us to help make one especially for you. We’ll have bags for the Lace Lover, the Sock Knitter, and the Scarf Knitter Extraodinaire. These ‘mini-pocket book’/gift bags are the perfect way to give some beautiful yarn to the special woman in your life–be she your mother or your ’motherly’ friend. Remember that we also have gift certificates, knitting bags, notions, needles and books. We specialize in helping dads and kids make the perfect selection–drop the hint and we’ll take it from there!
Published April 29th, 2008
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Learn how to “paint” yarn to make a variegated sock yarn that is uniquely your own and has no “pooling” effect. We will dye one or more skeins of worsted weight yarn using permanent dyes. This is a fairly messy class so be sure to wear old clothes and bring the following: rubber gloves, small bucket, creative spirit! The class will be held Thursday May 1 from 5:30-7:30pm. The class is $35 and includes supplies.
Published April 19th, 2008
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The new Noro Sock yarn has finally arrived! This yarn is dyed in 12 of the most popular and beautiful Kureyon colors and self stripes. The yarn is a mix blend of 70% wool and 30% nylon and each skein is 462 yards. What more could you ask for in a single skein of yarn?
Published February 20th, 2008
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We’ve expanded our Rowan Yarns collection and we now carry the following yarns: All Seasons Cotton, 4-ply Cotton, Kidsilk Haze, Kidsilk Night, Kidsilk Spray, Denim, and their newest Organic Cotton Naturally Dyed. We also have some of their latest pattern books– All Seasons at the Mill, The Organic Collection, Rowan Classic Colour of Summer, The All Seasons Cotton Collection– as well as two of their older books, Heartfelt and Denim People.
Published January 22nd, 2008
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We have Namaste’s new line of bags–the Cali Collection–in the store. The Malibu (top left) and Laguna(top right) bags are perfect for around town or long distance traveling; both have lots of zippered pockets to hold all of your needles, notions, yarns, wallet and keys. The Cali Clutch (bottom left) is a classy, slim, well designed organizational product that can hold your straights, circulars, credit cards, cash, keys, phone, sunglasses, a small project and is still highly fashionable. The Catalina Pouch (bottom right) is the perfect additional pouch for any bag–Cali Collection or not–it is the right size for all of your knitting notions or personal items.
Published January 17th, 2008
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We have Malabrigo’s newest yarns: Silky Merino, a luscious blend of 50% merino and 50% silk; Gruesa, a single ply, super bulky, thick-thin wool similar to Point 5; Aquarella, a single ply bulky wool. Come in to see and feel the latest from Malabrigo!
Published November 9th, 2007
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Creative Yarns holds “High Tea on Tuesdays” with Hazel Harpin. Hazel will be in the shop every Tuesday from 3:oo-5:00 to answer knitting questions and to help you get started on new projects. This is a good time to sit, relax and un-wind before beginning the dash for dinner and after-practice pick-ups. Of course, English tea will be served and perhaps a few crumpets or croissants.
Published November 9th, 2007
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The latest issue of Wild Fibers takes you through India to unravel the spinning and weaving traditions of the Himalayan lowlands; to the hills of Peru to rediscover a weaving history that has been lost; to China where the ancient art of dyeing with indigo is still practiced by the Chinese Miao where the government still considers it a secret practice; and to New Zealand and its newest fiber trend of using brushtail possum hair, which has the same insulating qualities as polar bear hair.
Published August 28th, 2007
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The Tulip and Rocketry Cardigans were brought to the internet by the “Yarn Harlot” several months ago. Since then, knitters have been blogging about them across the country! These baby sweaters use a variety of colors from Dream in Color’s “Classy”–their worsted weight yarn. We have put kits together for both sweaters in a carrying bag that includes the pattern for the sweater of your choice. They are available in the store for $41.
