Knitting Social and New Store Hours

New Store Hours starting April 1st
(no fooling)

Monday 11:00 to 7:00

Tuesday thru Friday 11:00 to 5:30

Saturday 11:00 to 5:00

Sunday Closed

Knitting Social Night

Starting Monday April 7th at 5:00 until....

Join us and other knitters as we begin,
rip out and finish our projects together.

Spring Class Schedule

Market to Market - Knit Version
Tuesdays, April 1^st , 8^th 5:30 to 7:30 2 places left
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: Intermediate Beginner
Materials: One skein of Euro-Flax Linen, pattern, size 4 and 9 circular needles 24”
$45.00

Toe up socks on the Magic Loop *** NEW DATE **
Thursdays, May 29th, June 12th 5:30 to 7:30
Chauntel will take the confusion out of the Magic Loop technique while making toe-up socks.
Skill: 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 “Rio de la Plata”
$45.00

Adult Beginning Knitting
Wednesdays, April 16^th,23^rd, 30^th 5:30 to 7:30 Full
Saturdays, June 14^th, 21^st, 28^th 11:00 to 1:00
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

First Sock
Tuesdays, April 22^nd, 29^th 5:30 to 7:30 Full
Learn what all the excitement is about knitting your own socks! Using Knitting Pure and Simple’s pattern and double point needles, Joanna will teach you the basic sock. Pattern is included.
Skill: Know the long tail cast on, knit and purl.
Materials: Worsted weight yarn and size 6 double point needles.
Homework: Cast on and follow pattern for a total of 5 inches.
$45.00

Market to Market - Crochet Version
Saturday, April 26^th 11:00 to 1:00
Shop at the farmer’s market in style! Crochet your own market bag that gets softer with each wash and will last a lifetime.
Skill: Basic crochet stitches (single, double etc.)
Materials: Size F crochet hook, Euroflax by Louet. Print pattern from:
http://www.canadianliving.com/crafts/crochet/crocheted_eco_friendly_carryall.php
$25.00

Crochet Bobble Bag
Saturday, April 26^th 1:30 to 3:30
This cute little bag can transfer from bag to bag, or be used on its own. Crochet this with Brook using a linen and merino wool blend that will provide stylish convenience for the spring and summer.
Skill: Intermediate Beginner
Materials: One Skein book, one skein Merlin by Louet
$30.00

Baby Surprise Jacket
Thursdays, May 1^st, 22^nd 5:30 to 7:30 Full
Elizabeth Zimmermann's Baby Surprise Jacket is made in one piece, then
with creative folding, sewing two side seams and buttons it's done.
Skill: Advanced Beginner
Materials: Chauntel used Lorna's Laces worsted, 24"circular in size for gauge of 6 st's for 1 inch
Homework: Cast on Stitches
$45.00

Mobis Cowl
Thursdays, May 8^th , 15^th 5:30 to 7:30
Chauntel will be teaching Cat Bordhi’s Mobis knitting technique of a single surface with 180 degree twist to make a cowl scarf.
Skill: Intermediate
Materials: One 47”circular needle
$45.00

Blue Sky Alpaca’s Cropped Cardigan
Tuesdays, May 13^th, 20^th, 27^th 5:30 to 7:30 Full
Join Joanna as she walks you through the steps of making this simple raglan cardigan that will be great for over tank tops and sundresses this summer. Pattern included.
Skill: Intermediate Beginner
Materials: Bulky weight yarn or doubled sport weight
Homework: Make gauge swatch.
$60.00

Beginning Crochet
Wednesdays, May 14^th, 21^st, 28^th 5:30 to 7:30
Using Rowan’s All Season Cotton, Brook will show you: chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, triple crochet, increasing and decreasing.
Skill: Beginner
Materials: Size H or I crochet hook (metal or bamboo), One skein of Rowan All Seasons Cotton, or any worsted weight cotton of your choice.
$45.00

Knit Refresher Workshop
Saturday, April 12^th 1:30 to 3:30
The knitting bug has got you again but you feel rusty and the needles are a bit dusty. Brook will help you get back into it with this refresher workshop.
Skill: Have knit before, just can’t remember.
Materials: Pair of needles between 7 to 9 and worsted weight yarn
$30.00

May Workshops
* Cast-On Workshop
Saturday, May 3rd 11:00 to 12:30
There are many different ways to cast on. Learn the Provisional, Tubular, Cable, and Knitted. And the reason
Skill: Know how to knit, purl and cast on
Materials: Yarn and needles
$25.00

* Increase and Decrease Workshop
Saturday, May 10th 1:00 to 2:30
Brook will be teaching increasing stitches by M1 (make one), Kfb (knit front and back) Then decreasing by using a right slant decrease or a left slant decrease.
Skill: Know how to knit, purl and cast on
Materials: Yarn and needles
$25.00

* Bind Off Workshop
Saturday, May 10th 3:00 to 4:30
Using worsted weight yarn put a decorative edge to your knitted item while binding off. Brook will show you the Picot, I-cord, and a Double Crochet bind off’s
Skill: Know how to knit, purl and cast on
Homework: Make three (3) swatches in Stockinnette stitch that will give you at least 5”inches to bind off.
$25.00

* Cable Workshop
Saturday, May 17th 11:00 to 1:30
Take the mystery out of cables and learn three different cable techniques that you can integrate in many knitted items.
Skill: Know how to knit, purl and cast on
Materials: Yarn and needles
$25.00

Knitter Easter Basket

Knitters Easter basket...fill with yarn, notions, a magazine, gift certificate and a cute tee in our new clear bags. Perfect for everyone.

Expanded Blue Sky Alpacas

We are excited to introduce three additional yarns to our already wonderful collection of Blue Sky Alpacas Yarns . The Worsted hand dyes of 50% Alpaca & 50% Merino, Suri Merino is a beautiful blend of 60% Baby Suri & 40% Merino, and their new Skinny Organic Cotton. Come by for your free sample while supplies last.

Winter Classes

Happy New Year!

We are featuring the One Skein book for this class schedule; look for the classes with the * and when you sign up for two or more of these classes receive $5.00 off the additional classes.

Fetching from Knitty
Wednesdays, January 9th and 16th 5:30 to 7:30

Need something to keep your hands and wrists warm, with the added bonus of finger usability? And you say you want to learn how to cable? Well, this is the perfect project for you. Use double pointed needles to create these quick and easy fingerless mitts with luxurious Cashsoft, and enjoy!!! Disclaimer: This is a perfect project to perfect cables because all of your friends will want a pair.
Skill: Advanced Beginner
Materials: 2 skeins Rowan Cashsoft and size 6 double point needles.
Print pattern from: http://knitty.com/ISSUEsummer06/PATTfetching.html
$45.00

* Cables *
Thursdays, January 10thand 17th 5:30 to 7:30

Using the Single Cable Scarf pattern in the One Skein book Joanna will show you how fun and easy cables are to knit.
Skill: Beginner
Materials: One Skein book, one skein of Blue Sky Alpaca’s Cotton, size 9 needle.
$45.00

Adult Beginning Knitting *Three places left*
Saturdays, March 8th, 15th and 22nd 11:00 to 1:00

Learn how to cast on, knit, purl, yarn-over and bind off while creating
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

First Sock *Full*
Thursdays, January 24th and 31st 5:30 to 7:30

Learn what all the excitement is about knitting your own socks! Using Knitting Pure and Simple’s pattern and double point needles, Joanna will teach you the basic sock. Pattern is included.
Skill: Know the long tail cast on, knit and purl.
Materials: Worsted weight yarn and size 6 double point needles.
Homework: Cast on and follow pattern for a total of 5 inches.
$45.00

Felted Clogs *Full*
Saturdays, January 26th and February 2nd 11:00 to 1:00

Using the Fiber Trends clog pattern Joanna will teach you “short rows”, “picking up stitches” and “ three needle bind off” while making these warm slippers that are great fun on hardwood floors….(pattern included)
Skill: Know how to knit, purl and cast on
Materials: 100% wool, size 13 needles in 16 and 24 inches
$45.00

Beginning Crochet *Two places left*
Wednesdays March 3rd, 12th & 19th 5:30 to 7:30

Treat yourself to a spa accessory you won’t want to live without! A soft, squishy washcloth using Rowan’s All Season Cotton. Stitches learned: chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, triple crochet, increasing and decreasing. Run a bath, light some yummy candles and enjoy!!
Skill: Beginner
Materials: Size F crochet hook (metal or bamboo), One skein of Rowan All Seasons Cotton, or any worsted weight cotton of your choice.
$45.00

First Sweater
Thursdays, February 7th, 21st, March 6th, 20th 5:30 to 7:30

Join Joanna as she walks you through the steps of making your first sweater “Tithe” from the Noro Unlimited book. This cardigan will be great for cool nights.
Skill: Intermediate Beginner
Materials: Noro Unlimited Book, worsted weight yarn and needles.
Homework: Make gauge swatch. Cast on for back and work for 12 inches.
$80.00

First Hat *Full*
Saturdays, February 9th and 16th 2:00 to 4:00

Winter is here and it’s time to learn to make a hat. Brook will help you with circular needles then decreasing to double points.
Skill: Knit and purl
Materials: Worsted weight yarn with size 8 16” circular needle and size 8 double point needles.
Homework: knit a 4” x 4” gauge swatch
$45.00

* Rectangle Bobble Bag *
Wednesdays, February 13th and 20th 5:30 to 7:30

If you are anything like me, you like big bags. But they don’t always come with a lot of pockets to store everything in, so my solution is to have cute little bags to put my stuff in. It can transfer from bag to bag, or use it on its own. Crochet this little bag with a linen and merino wool blend that will provide stylish convenience for the spring and summer.
Skill: Beginner
Materials: One Skein book, one skein Merlin by Louet
$45.00


Crochet Market Bag from Canadian Living
Saturdays, March 8th & 15th 2:00 to 4:00

Shop at the farmer’s market in style! Crochet your own market bag that will last a lifetime. Made with linen that will hold all your veggies to and from the market for many years to come.
Skill: Basic crochet stitches (single, double etc.)
Materials: Size F crochet hook, Euroflax by Louet. Print pattern from:
http://www.canadianliving.com/crafts/crochet/crocheted_eco_friendly_carryall.php
$45.00

* Baby Bolero Sweater *
Thursdays, March 27thand April 3rd 5:30 to 7:30

Using the "One Skein" book Joanna will help you make this adorable Bolero for a newborn.
Skill: Intermediate Beginner
Materials: One Skein Book, one skein of Blue Sky Alpaca's Organic cotton, stitch holders and needles size 8 and 9 24" circular.
$45.00

Holiday Hours

Our Holiday Hours will be:

Monday - Friday 11 to 6
Saturday 11 to 5
Sunday 12 to 4.

Holiday closing will be December 24^th, 25^th and 26^th for Christmas, December 31^st and January 1^st for the New Year.

Our normal store hours of Tuesday thru Friday 11 to 6, Saturday 11-5 and Sunday 11-4 will resume on January 2^nd

Avoid the Lead Toy Recall

Our selection of organic and natural fiber yarns and selection of books that have adorable doll and animals patterns will make wonderful gifts for any child. Here are some gift ideas that avoid the nationwide lead recall.