Successful Yarn Tasting!

The Yarn Tasting on Tuesday, July 10th, went very well. Everyone had a good time sampling the yarns, meeting new friends and eating a few refreshments. The overall mood of the evening was fun and excitement. From the overall response of the night, this event will happen again!!

Thirteen yarns were sampled. We had a rating system so we could find out what the favorites are. First a list of the yarns tasted: Noro Cotton Hill, Fleece from Knit One Crochet Too, Lorna's Laces Sock, Tao Silk from Colinette, Mission Falls Cotton, Rowan Cashsoft, Louisa Harding Sari Ribbon, Malabrigo Worsted, Blue Sky Alpaca Dyed Cotton, Be Sweet Bamboo, Mango Moon Bali Sky and Capelli, and Misti Alpaca Chunky.

The rating system was from 1 to 4. 4 being wonderful and 1 not so good. The categories were knit ability, touch and feel, Needle preference, and project recommendations.

The most interesting yarn rated was the Fleece by Knit One, Crochet Too!. It rated 1.6 for knit ability and then a 4 for touch and feel. So if you can stand knitting it the result is wonderful!

Runners up are: Lorna's Laces Sock with 3.75 in both knit ability and touch and feel and Be Sweet Bamboo with a 2.6 for knit ability and a 4 in touch and feel.

The winners received a 4 in both knit ability and touch and feel. They are: Toa Silk by Colinette, Cashsoft by Rowan, Malabrigo Worsted, Misti Alpaca Chunky, and Blue Sky Alpaca Dyed Cotton!

Overall needle preference seemed to be Addi Turbos.

July and August Classes Updated

Entrelac Pillow - * Full *
Tuesday July 17th & 31st 5:30 to 7.30
It's time to add a new technique to your list of knitting skills and Chauntel's the one to do it! She will be teaching you about Entrelac while making a pillow for your home.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate

Material: Size 8 needles, three skeins of worsted weight yarn (she used Noro Kureyon)

Cost: $45:00

First Sock:
Thursday August 9^th and 23^rd 5:30 to 7:30

Learn what all the excitement is about knitting your own socks! Using double point needles Joanna will teach you the basic sock. Pattern is included.

Skill: Know the long tail cast on, knit and purl.

Homework: Follow the pattern for making the leg of the sock

Materials: Nashua Super wash worsted weight yarn and size 6 double point needles.

Cost: $45.00

To Market to Market *One space left *
Saturday August 11^th and 18^th 11:00 to 1:00

With fresh fruit and veggies at the Farmers Market this Market Bag is a must! Made with linen this bag is strong and light weight while getting softer with every wash. Pattern included.

Skill: Knit, Purl and long tail cast-on

Materials: One skein of Euro-Flax Linen, pattern, size 4 and 9 circular needles 24”.

Cost: $45.00

Yarn Tasting

Our first Yarn Tasting will be held on

Tuesday, July 10

6:00-8:00 pm

Come sample some of our new yarns. You will receive eight to ten different yarns to sample, trail size of Soak Wool wash and a coupon for 20% off featured yarns. For fun we will rate the yarns and post the results on our Blog. Light refreshments will be served.
Space is limited to 15 people.

Bring various sized knitting needles.

Cost $ 15.00

More Classes for June, July and August

We have added more classes for June, July and August.

Solo “Ruffle Scarf” Workshop
Thursday June 21^st
Two workshops to choose from 12:00-1:00 or 5:30-6:30

Learn how to make the Ruffle Scarf with one skein of the Solo Yarn. It is quick and easy and makes a great gift! The workshop includes one skein of yarn and pattern.

Material: Solo yarn and size 7 double point

Cost $ 25.00

2 Socks on Magic Loop
Tuesday June 19th and July 3rd 5:30 to 7:30
Do you have second sock syndrome, or just tried of double points, learn this technique of making two socks at the same time. The first session will be casting on and knitting the cuff, next week will be turning the heel and continuing with the foot. This technique can also be used to make two sleeves for sweaters.

Materials: Size 4 40" circular needle, size 4 double point needles using sport weight yarn

Homework: Make a 4x4 gauge swatch

Skill: Familiar with all techniques with making socks.

Cost $45.00

Entrelac Pillow - * Full *
Tuesday July 17th & 31st 5:30 to 7.30
It's time to add a new technique to your list of knitting skills and Chauntel's the one to do it! She will be teaching you about Entrelac while making a pillow for your home.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate

Material: Size 8 needles, three skeins of worsted weight yarn (she used Noro Kureyon)

Cost: $45:00

First Sock:
Thursday August 9^th and 23^rd 5:30 to 7:30

Learn what all the excitement is about knitting your own socks! Using double point needles Joanna will teach you the basic sock. Pattern is included.

Skill: Know the long tail cast on, knit and purl.

Homework: Follow the pattern for making the leg of the sock

Materials: Nashua Super wash worsted weight yarn and size 6 double point needles.

Cost: $45.00

To Market to Market *One spaces left *
Saturday August 11^th and 18^th 11:00 to 1:00

With fresh fruit and veggies at the Farmers Market this Market Bag is a must! Made with linen this bag is strong and light weight while getting softer with every wash. Pattern included.

Skill: Knit, Purl and long tail cast-on

Materials: One skein of Euro-Flax Linen, pattern, size 4 and 9 circular needles 24”.

Cost: $45.00

June and July Classes

Baby Bolero Sweater: * Full *
Thursday June 14th & 28th 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Using the "One Skein" book Joanna will help you make this adorableBolero for a newborn.
Materials: One Skein Book, one skein of Blue Sky Alpaca's Organic cotton, stitch holders and needles size 8 and 9 24" circular.
Cost : $45.00

First Hat
Saturday June 23rd & 30th 10:30am to 12:30pm
Are you ready to learn how to knit in the round? Joanna will help youwith circular needles then decreasing to double points to make yourfirst hat.
Skill: Knit and purl
Materials: Worsted weight yarn with size 8 16" circular needle andsize 8 double point needles.
Homework: Gauge swatch - CO 16 stitches, St St for 4 inchs.
$45.00

Yarn Tasting Party
Tuesday July 10th 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Come sample some our new yarns at our Yarn Tasting Party. You willreceive eight different yarns to sample, trail size of Soak Wool washand a coupon for 20% off featured yarns. For fun we will rate theyarns and post the results on our Blog. Light refreshments will beserved. Space is limited to 15 people so sign up early to reserveyour spot.
Material: Various sized knitting needles.
Cost $ 15.00

Adult Beginning Knitting
Thursday July 12th, 19th & 26th 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Learn how to cast on, knit, purl, yarn-over and bind off whilecreating a washcloth in this three session class. The class will alsocover the importance of gauge, needle size, reading a label and thedifference in weights of yarn.
Skill Level: Excited and Eager to learn
Materials needed: Size 8 needles and one skein Nashua Super washworsted weight yarn.
Cost $55.00

Felted Coin Purse Workshop
Saturday July 14th &21st 11:00am to 12:30pm
Learn how to knit in the round, add in more than one color, sew seams,felt and sewing in a zipper! Class includes yarn, zipper andinstructions.
Skill Level: Knit and purl
Materials needed: Size 10 ½ 16" circular needle.
Cost $30.00

New Yarns Have Arrived!

We have just received several shipments of new yarn. We are happy to announce the arrival of Malabrigo Merino Yarn from Uraguay. The handpainted and kettle dyed colors are beautiful and the texture so soft and light. You have to see it to believe it!

We have also received our first shipment of Be Sweet. This company is based in South Africa and is doing amazing things to help women. We have the Magic Ball yarn in many colors. This can make a fun and unique scarf.

We have also gotten several sock yarns in. New colorways from Lorna's Laces and Claudia's Handpaint. We now have Tofutsies yarn in many different colors. More is on the way too! To make your sock knitting more enjoyable we have also gotten in the Sox Stix from Lantern Moon. These come in three different types of wood, Ebony, Rosewood and Blondewood and they come in their own silk pouch! They are 5 inches long and soooo smooth!

We are excited to offer these new yarns and accessories. We will be posting the new class schedule soon. There are some new classes and events in the works... stay tuned!

A Successful Stash Swap!

Today was the Spring Stash Swap and it was a success! Many people brought in yarn from their stash and took home yarn from the assembled stash collection. Everyone was happy and liked the idea. All leftover yarn will be donated to several different causes like the local schools and to prisons.

Thank you to everyone who brought in yarn to make this a fun event. There was a good turn out and it looks like this may become an annual or semi-annual event!