National Needle Arts Association (TNNA)

I spent some time in Long Beach a few weekends ago at the National Needle Arts Association (TNNA) Trade Show & got to check out some of the new yarns and color combinations for spring.  My favorite was Jade Sapphires cashmere linen blend they named Sylph; a skein made it into my suitcase…oh joy!

On Sunday I ran into Alana Dakos from Never Not Knitting with her daughter signing their book Annie and the Swiss Cheese Scarf; it’s about a little girl who wants to knit and her mother who teaches her.  It’s a cute story with beginning knitting instruction in the back. And if you haven’t heard yet Alana has another book Botanical Knits coming out in May with pre-orders being accepted; I have mine pre-ordered with Twigs & Willow in my Ravelry favorites already. 

For those of you that will be enjoying Stitches West in Santa Clara on the 21st through the 24th Chic ~ a will be there.  She doubled the booth size to accommodate more products so look for her at #932,934 and grab one of those wonderful yarn keepers I was telling you about, you won’t be sorry.

Julie

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. 
 

Coastal Kids

Coastal Knits designers Alana Dakos & Hannah Fettig have released four pint-sized versions of patterns from their original book. Little Oak, Mini Water's Edge, Wee Wildflower & Tiny Rocky Coast. Each pattern is available in children's sizes ranging from 6 months thru size 14 with detailed schematics, charts & pattern instructions. We have the patterns in stock along with their book Coastal Knits.

Shibui Gradient

Shibui has a new free infinity scarf pattern, Gradient, featuring Silk Cloud.  It is a quiet blend of three strands held together alternating in a simple seed-stitch cowl with one strand periodically changing to a new color to create a soft transition from one color to the next, and back again.  We have eight colors available in the store; so what color will yours be?

Shibui Trunk Show

We  have the Shibui trunk show in the store starting today February 28th through March 14th featuring Heichi and Silk Cloud.  There are seven garments; Dusk, Echo, Element, Reflection,Ripple, Shadow and Trace for you to see and try on, a long with the small bag Umbra.

Box of Chocolates

Wishing everyone a sweet Valentines Day

Thanksgiving Wishes

Give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way.  ~Native American

Stephanie Pearl-McPhee is all wound up about life, motherhood, losing her beloved washing machine, and, of course knitting. This book is filled with entertaining essays of knitting, parenting and friendships !

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. 

Chic~a

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

*Madelinetosh has arrived* 

Do you have a project picked out for one or maybe two of these wonderful yarns? If not, may we suggest in Tosh Sock the Churchmouse Linen Scarf, Coraline by Ysolda Teague in Pashmina, one skein of Tosh Merino will make Jared Floods Koolhaas Hat and Tosh Vintage for the tried and true Tea Leaves Cardigan. We have a beautiful range of colors just waiting for you to choose from.

Linen Sport

Linen Lace

Fingering

 

We have brand new colors, come see how gorgeous they are!

As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction.

Happy Saint Patrick's Day

La Arcada will be hosting the 16th Annual Christmas Walk on Wednesday December 1st from 5:00 to 8:00 to begin the holiday season. This festive event is filled with music, holiday lights and a visit from Santa.

We will be open during the celebration so stop by and enjoy some of our refreshments.

Julie

Stitches Contest Winnners

Congratulations go out to our Stitches Contest Winners…..


First Place ~Audrey Johnsen for her Vogue Sweater made from Blue Sky Alpacas Suri Merino.

Second Place ~ Christine Sontag for her February Lady Sweater made from Blue Sky Alpacas Suri Merino.



Third Place ~ Kamila Storr for her Cookie A. socks made from Art Yarns.
Honorable Mention ~ Elise for her woven table runner made from Cotton Fleece.

Thank you to everyone who entered they were all amazing!

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.

"Life's a Beach"

So join us on July 25th from 1 to 4 at Arroyo Burro Beach (Hendrys Beach.). We will once again get together for a fun afternoon knitting and crocheting with friends. We'll be bringing the shade and an ice chest you just need to BYOB (beverage), a chair or towel to sit on and your project. We will be there for low tide so don't forget a container for your treasures.

Look for the Knit & Pearl banner on the right side.

See you all on Sunday!!

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

Knit & Pearls Holiday Hours

“We’ll be open 7 days a week”
Starting November 27^th through December 23^rd

Monday 11:00 to 7:00
Tuesday through Friday 11:00 to 5:30
Saturday 11:00 to 5:00
Sunday 12:00 to 4:00

Christmas:
Closed December 24^th through 27^th

New Years:
Closed December 31^st & January 1^ST

Normal Store hours will resume January 2^nd

We wish you all happy knitting and crochet for your holidays.

Julie, Joanna & Kamila

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