Knit in Public Week Celebration & Sale

Knit & Pearl Boutique is having a storewide sale to kick off "Knit in Public Week" and your summer of knitting and crochet! 

All regular in-store merchandise is 25% off starting Saturday, June 9th through June 16th.

Then,on Saturday, June 16th, Alana Dakos of Never Not Knitting blog and podcast and co-author of the wonderful book Coastal Knits will be coming for a Meet and Greet from 12 to 2. She will be bringing samples of her patterns and will be on hand to answer your questions. Don't miss the opportunity to visit with this designer, whose patterns include the ever popular Cedar Leaf Shawlette, among others. 
  

During this week, we will also be running a raffle. For every $10 you spend at Knit & Pearl  you will receive a ticket and will be entered into a drawing for a gift basket featuring  a signed copy of Coastal Knits, two skeins of Misti Alpaca yarn to make the Cambria Cowl and the popular Yarn Keeper from Chic-a to hold your yarn while working on your project. Alana will draw the winning ticket on June 16th at 2 o'clock. Raffle tickets will also be available to purchase for $1 each between June 9th and June 16th.  You don't need to be present to win. 
 

Memorial Day

We will be closed Monday 28th in honor of our 

service men & women.

Box of Chocolates

Wishing everyone a sweet Valentines Day

Meyer Lemons

If you happen to be in the area today stop by and enjoy some Meyer Lemons from my tree, they are the best! If you miss today I'll let you know when I bring in more.

Coastal Knits Trunk Show

 Coastal Knits trunk show is on display with the books on their way!!  Alana & Hannah have done a wonderful job and we are very honored to be hosting their efforts!  Be sure to stop by today until the 22nd to be inspired.

 

Coastal Knits

Debut of Coastal Knits book and trunk show by Alana Dakos of Never Not Knitting and Hannah Fettig of Knitbot will be here October 6^th through the 24^th. 

We will be closed Monday July 4th 

for the celebration of

Independence Day

Knit and Pearl will be closed this Saturday June 25th for the parade.  We wish everyone a fun and safe celebration and look forward to seeing you soon!

Chic~a

Our shipment of Chic~a came in and we have a great selection of Project Bags, Portfolios and Yarn Keepers

 We  received our Chic~a order and it sure was a colorful box to open!   It was filled with Zipper Pouches, in all three sizes with a solid or clear front, 

Project Bags, & Single and Double Yarn Keepers. 

Chic~a Project Bags are reversible so you'll get two fun looks for one great price, and if you're tiered of plastic zip lock bags to store your yarn in while working on a project the Yarn Keepers solves that problem.   Zipper Pouches are not only being enjoyed by knitters, crocheters, quilter and embroiders for their projects, they have crossed over to the student and business professionals because of there perfect size for keeping papers organized for reports.

Come by and see for yourself how practical and fun Chic~a can be!!

 We've added two new patterns from 

Never Not Knitting

Cloudy Day

Birds and the Bees

Chloe Bolero

 Thursday March 31st at 5:30 to 7:30.  

Our next upcoming class is this adorable bolero from Never Not Knitting, you'll be learning the techniques for Top Down sweaters on a little persons size then take those skills to any adult size Top Down sweater for yourself!  Chloe has instruction for size's 0-3 months to 10-12 and you can do stripes or a solid!

Manos Lace

We have five colors........Enjoy

Helmet Liners

Knit and Pearl would like to thank Debee Wachtel for spear heading "Knitting for the Troops" and KCOY Channel 12 News for their story about the helmet liners and scarfs our wonderful knitters have been busy making. Here's the link to the story if you missed it: http://search.kcoy.com/default.aspx?ct=r&q=helmet+liners and Debee's e-mail, knitting4troops@yahoo.com if you would like to contact her directly. We do have the patterns available here and when you purchase yarn for the troops you'll receive a 10% discount.

Thank you everyone,

Julie

Santa Barbara’s “Old Spanish Days”

Store hours during
Santa Barbara’s “Old Spanish Days”

Friday August 6th: Closed for the Fiesta Historical Parade

Saturday August 7th: 12:00 to 4:00
(Shorten hours for the children’s parade)

Sunday August 8th: Closed

We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe Fiesta Celebration.

Beach Day

We all had a grand time on Sunday...Life really is a (at the) Beach. Watch the blog for the next date we would enjoy seeing you!
Julie

Class Schedule

Entralac Pillow
Thursdays, January 21^st and 28^th 6:00 to 8:00
The term entrelac means interlaced. It is one of those techniques that looks like it's going to be complicated until you actually do it. Instead of working one row of stitches after another, you work one row of blocks after another that is diagonally connected and looks like it is woven. Pattern included
Skill level: Intermediate Beginner
Materials: 3 skeins of Noro Kureon or Noro Silk Garden

$50.00

Adult Beginning Knitting
Tuesdays March 9th, 16th & 23rd 5:30 to 7:30
Learn how to cast on, knit, purl, yarn-over and bind off while creating a
washcloth in this three session class. The class will also cover the
importance of gauge, needle size, reading a label and the difference
in weights of yarn
Skill Level: Excited and eager to learn
Materials: Size 8 needles and one skein worsted weight yarn.

$60.00

Simple Summer Sweater
Tuesdays, February 2^nd, 9^th 23^rd and March 2^nd 6:00 to 8:00
The Simple Summer Tweed is a “staple” basic top down raglan pullover with a V or crew neck that can be knit for a casual loose fit or more fitted. It has a wide range of unisex sizes from XS to XXX-Large. Learn knitting in the round, increases & decreases and minimal seaming.
Pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simple-summer-tweed-top-down-v-neck
Skills Level: Intermediate Beginner
Materials: Worsted weight yarn
Homework: knit a 4” x 4” gauge swatch-4 stitches per inch

$80.00

Gaia Shoulder Hug
Wednesdays, February 3^rd and 17^h 5:30 to 7:00
Using the unique and beautiful color transitions in the Noro sock
yarn, this seemingly simple stockinet shawl keeps you on your toes
with fun eyelet rows at the color changes. Learn the basics of a triangle shawl with this fun design!
Pattern: http://www.wildwestwoolies.com/files/Gaia_1_.pdf
Skill Level: Pattern reading is important
Materials: Noro Silk Garden Sock and size 6 needle

$45.00

Magic Loop Toe up with a “Pattern”
Mondays, February 8^th , 22^nd and March 1^st ` 6:00 to 8:00
The second sock syndrome is solved; make them at the same time with a 40” circular needle and now Chauntel is adding a extra twist to this class, she will bring a book of patterns and you will choose one for your sock. This class is limited to 5 knitters.
Skill level: Know all the techniques for knitting socks.
Materials: One 40” circular needle size 2 or 3 depending on your tension, one skein of Alpaca Sox or Misti Alpaca Sock. Pattern Included

$50.00

First Hat
Thursdays, February 18^th and 25^th 5:30 to 7:30
Winter is here and it’s time for hats. Using our pattern you’ll learn the formula to make a hat from any yarn! You will learn to knit in the round and decreasing using double point needles, or forget the double points and learn the magic loop.
Skill Level: Knit and purl
Materials: Favorite yarn with needle size the yarn is calling for in 16” circular and double point needles, or for the Magic Loop 40" circular needle.
Homework: knit a 4” x 4” gauge swatch

$45.00

“Leaf Scarf” from Spud and Chloe
Saturdays, February 27^th and March 6^th 11:00 to 1:00
This is a quick fun scarf for beginner knitters that want to experiment with lace knitting. You’ll be using Kfb, SKP, SK2P & SSK to make this leaf pattern scarf. The yarn from Spud & Chloe will make it a favorite to wear. Pattern: www.spudandchloe.com/blog/wpcontent/uploads/2010/01/leaf-1.pdf
Skill Level: Knit and purl
Materials: Spud and Chloe Outer, 2 skeins or Blue Sky Alpaca Bulky, 2 to 3 skeins, size 15 needles

$45.00

3 year anniversary/Stitch's Contest

Save the Date
September 12^th 2009

Knit and Pearl’s 3 year anniversary celebration is fast approaching and that means so is our annual "Stitches Contest". We would like to invite everyone that has knit, crochet or weaved something from yarn purchased at Knit & Pearl this past year to bring in one item for our annual Stitches Contest. There will be prizes for first, second and third place and a little something for everyone that enters. You can drop off your item anytime starting August 24^th through September 10^th, with voting beginning on August 31^st. Everyone can vote as often as they like but only once a day until September 11^th, then on Saturday the 12^th we will announce the winners at 4:00 during the celebration. The lucky three items will be on display in the front window for everyone to see during the following week.

More anniversary details to follow.

Remember our couch is always open for you to come sit and knit /crochet.

Julie

Spring Classes

“Just living is not enough….One must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower.”

~Hans Christian Anderson~

We would also add knitting and crocheting to that quote because our spring schedule is out and it’s full of great classes….

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NEW! Punch Card Workshops
Purchase a 5-hour or 10-hour punch card in advance for $50 or $100 and come to any of the drop-in & workshops. Need to miss a few sessions? No problem! Cards are valid forever with dates listed on our class schedule.

Oops, OH NO! Drop In Sessions
Wednesdays April 22^nd, May 13^th, 27^th and June 10^th 5:30-6:30
Do you need help to get you through that tough knitting/crochet project or class. Get a quick Rx for your project in these informal sessions. We will help you keep your projects on track.
Maximum: 5 students
$15 per session; or 1 punch on your punch card

Fit Me Workshop

Wednesday, April 15th 5:30-6:30

We will walk you through the steps to help you customize your pattern to fit you perfectly!
Maximum: 5 students

$15 per session; or 1 punch on your punch card

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Adult Beginning Knitting
Thursdays, April 9^th, 16^th & 23^rd or Tuesdays, June 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd 5:30 to 7:30
Learn how to cast on, knit, purl, yarn-over and bind off while creating a
washcloth in this three session class. The class will also cover the
importance of gauge, needle size, reading a label and the difference
in weights of yarn.
Skill Level: Excited and eager to learn
Materials: Size 8 needles and one skein worsted weight yarn.
$55.00

February Lady Sweater
Tuesdays, April 21^st, May 5^th May 19^th 5:30 to 7:30
"A swingy lace cardigan” This sweater combines three of Elizabeth Zimmermann's favorite things; garter stitch, simple and easy to memorize lace and no seaming! This pattern can be very easily modified. Download pattern from http://www.flintknits.com/blog/?p=151
Skill Level: Intermediate Beginner
Material: O Wool Classic, Lorna’s Laces or Araucania Aysen, Size 8 needles or size to get gauge.
$65.00

Cable Tea Cozy
Saturday, April 25^th, May 2^nd 1:30 to 3:30
Learn how to make cables in this fun pattern. There are three sizes to choose from so you can make just the right size for your tea pot.
Material: Worsted weight yarn, needles to get gauge (US 7) and cable needle
Skill Level: Knit and purl
$45.00

Ballet Slippers
Thursdays, May 7^th, 14^th 5:30 to 7:30
These pleated ballet flats are the perfect slipper to keep your feet warm in the springtime. They would also make a sweet gift for someone special.
Material: 120 yds heavy worsted to chunky yarn. 2- 24” circular size 7 needles
Skill Level: Knit, purl, increase and decrease.
$45.00

Magic Loop Toe up with a “Pattern”
Tuesdays May 12^th, 26^th 5:30 to 7:30
The second sock syndrome is solved; make them at the same time with a 40” circular needle and now Chauntel is adding a extra twist to this class, she will bring a book of patterns and you will choose one for your sock. This class is limited to 4 knitters.
Skill level: Know all the techniques for knitting socks. Materials: One 40” circular needle size 2 or 3 depending on your tension, one skein of Alpaca Sox or Misti Alpaca Sock.
$45.00

Green Gable Sweater
Saturdays, May 30^th, June 6th, 20th 11:00 to 1:00
This is a great first sweater and perfect for spring. It has a lacey yoke and is worked in the round for easy finishing.
Skill Level: Knit and purl
Homework: Gauge swatch 20 st for 4 inches on size 6 needle
Materials needed: Blue Sky Alpaca Skinny Cotton, Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece or Clip mercerized cotton. Size 4 & 6 in 20” & 32” circulars
$65.00

Whisper Cardigan
Tuesday, June 2^nd, 16^th, 30^th 5:30 to 7:30
This is a fine delicate lace weight cardigan that is in the Spring‘09 issue of Interweave Knits. It has sweet, barely there bell sleeves and a single rib-edged neckline. It has a clever, simple construction that is easy to knit and flattering to wear.
Material: 880 yards of Eco Butterfly lace weight yarn, size 7 needle in 12” circular or dpn’s, size 2 & 4 in 24” circular needles or size to get gauge.
Skill Level: Intermediate beginner
$65.00

Crochet Classes

Beginning Crochet
Saturdays, April 18^th & 25^th 11:00 to 1:00
The combination of single, double and the shell stitch makes this adorable beanie an easy first project and great gift.
Materials: Crochet Basics by Vogue Knitting On the Go, one skein of Malabrigo Silky Merino and size G hook
Skill Level: Excited and eager to learn
$45.00

Clapochet
Tuesdays April 14^th & 28^th 5:30 to 7:30
The “Clapochet” is the crochet version of the popular knitted Clapotis. It is also worked on the diagonal, with chain spaces throughout. The final result can be worn two ways, scrunched up and worn as a scarf or spread out and worn as a shawl.
Skill Level: Intermediate Beginner
Materials: Hook H, worsted weight yarn, we used Rowan Pure Life Cotton, Please copy the pattern from; http://crochetkitten.blogspot.com/2009/02/clapochet.html
$45.00

Ella Scarf-Crochet
Saturdays, May 2^nd, 16^th 11:00 to 1:00
Spring is here! Come learn how to make this beautiful three dimensional floral scarf .
Skill Level: Intermediate Beginner
Materials: Size G Hook, Knitwhits Ella Scarf Kit
$45.00

Crochet “In the Bag” market tote
Saturdays, May 30^th and June 6^th 1:30 to 3:30
Summer is coming and this tote is perfect for taking to the beach or farmer’s market. When you’re not using the bag it folds right into the pouch that is also the tote’s base.
Skill Level: Intermediate Beginner
Materials: Knit Simple Spring/Summer 2009 Magazine, Size D hook (or size needed for gauge), One hank Euroflax Sport Weight.
$45.00

We are also arranging truck shows so be sure to check the blog for the upcoming dates and companies.

Remember our Knitting/Crochet social is on Mondays and that our couch is always open for quality knitting and crocheting time.

~Julie~

Spring additions to Knit & Pearl

Our Namaste collection has expanded to include the Buddy Cases, the mini Cozy’s and their new bag design Zuma (not shown) in all colors.

Shawl pins to adorn your knitted and crocheted wraps and shawls have arrived also.

Eco Butterfly Organic Yarns is our newest addition. We’re carrying their Pakucho, Monarch, Swallowtail and Pakucho Lace weight. This cotton is certified organic and fair trade so anyone can feel good about their purchase. Clara Parkes of Knitter Review, reviewed Pakucho cotton and said “I find the naturally pigmented colors extremely beautiful, and I appreciate that its creation treads lightly on the environment.”

Remember our Knitting/Crochet social is on Mondays and that our couch is always open for quality knitting time.

Julie, Joanna and Alison