Winter Classes

Happy Holidays

We have finished our Winter Class Schedule early…Hooray!! It is full of a variety of levels for knitting and crochet. And even a field trip is included in one of the classes!

Just a reminder we have started our Holiday Hours: Monday 11-7, Tuesday – Friday 11-5:30, Saturday 11-5 and Sunday 12-4 until December 23rd. We will be closed December 24th, 25th & 26th for Christmas and December 31st & January 1st for New Years.

Remember if you are finding it hard to finish your projects at home because of everything else that needs to be done, join us on Monday for the Knitting Social starting at 5:00 or come in anytime to enjoy our comfortable couch.

Julie, Joanna & Alison

“Bird in the Hand” Fair Isle Mittens
Saturdays, January 10^th and 17^th 11:00 to 1:00 *Full*

These adorable Fair Isles mittens will keep your hands toasty warm during the winter months. See if you can find the sweet little bird!
Skill: Intermediate Beginner, familiar with DPN’S and Fair Isle is helpful.
Materials: Kate Gilbert pattern, one skein each color of Munch super wash, size 2 DPN’s
Homework: Gauge swatch
$45.00

Beginning Crochet
Wednesdays, January 7^th, 14^th 5:30 to 7:30 *Full*

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

Baby Surprise Jacket & Zeebee hat
Tuesdays, January 13^th, 27^th and February 3^rd 5:30 to 7:30

Elizabeth Zimmermann's Baby Surprise Jacket is made in one piece, then
with creative folding, sewing two side seams and buttons it's done. The matching “Zeebee” hat can be made with the left over yarn for a darling baby gift.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Materials: Chauntel used 2 skein’s of Lorna's Laces worsted, 24"circular in size for gauge of 5 st's for 1 inch
Homework: Cast on 160 stitches
$65.00

Adult Beginning Knitting
Thursdays, January 15^th, 22^nd & 29^th 5:30 to 7:30 *Full*
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

Crochet Fluffy Bunny Slippers
Wednesdays, January 21^st, 28^th 5:30 to 7:30

These cute bunny slippers are for the child in all of us!
Skill Level: Intermediate beginner
Materials: The Happy Hooker Book, Brown Sheep Lambs Pride 2 skeins and Sublime 2 skeins. H crochet hook
$45.00

Beginning Sweater
Saturdays, January 31^st, February 7^th & 21^st 11:00 to 1:00

Join Joanna as she walks you through the steps of making your first sweater. The sweater is a split neck, ¾ length raglan sleeve pullover. It is perfect to dress up or down! Pattern included.
Skill Level: Intermediate Beginner
Materials: Medium worsted weight yarn, size 8 needles or size to get gauge.
$65.00

Two Toe-up socks on Magic Loop **New date added**
Tuesdays, March 3rd & 10th 5:30 to 7:30

The second sock syndrome is solved; make them at the same time with a 40” circular needle.
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

First Hat
Thursdays, February 12^th and 19^th 5:30 to 7:30

Winter is here and it’s time to make your first hat. Learn how to knit in the round and use double point needles.
Skill Level: 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

Waves of Grain Lace Scarf
Saturday, February 21^st “Field Trip” to the Bead Fair at Earl Warren at 11:00 am
Tuesday, February 24^th and March 17^th 5:30 to 7:30 *One place left*

This generously sized scarf is a beautiful way of incorporating lace weight yarn and beads, you will be knitting two identical halves with beaded ends then graft them together in the middle. Your first class will be a “Field Trip” to the Gem and Bead fair to find the perfect beads (bring your gauge swatch or yarn to match beads) . This class is limited to 5 knitters.
Skill Level: Intermediate, experience reading a chart is helpful but not necessary.
Homework: Do a gauge swatch. 24 sts/32rows = 4 inches in Lace pattern using smaller needles, measured after blocking. Copy the pattern at http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall08/PATTwavesofgrain.html
Materials: 620 yds of lace weight, we suggest Lorna’s Lace, Misti Alpaca Lace, Filatura Superior or Blue Heron, 112 size 6/0 foil lined seed beads, Crochet hook or fine gauge wire small enough to fit through holes in beads, size #5 & 7 needles.
$60.00
(Bead Faire admission is included)

Amigurumi Lion
Wednesday, February 25^th, March 4^th 5:30 to 7:30

This cute lion is crocheted in the round using single crochet stitches. He will make both children and adults smile!
Skill Level: Intermediate Beginner
Materials: Arigurumi World book, One skein of each color of Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece, size G crochet hook
$45.00

Beginning Lace
Saturdays, March 7^th and 14^th 11:00 to 1:00 *Two places left*

We will make the Leaf Lace Washcloth from Fiber Trends. Learn the mechanics of lace knitting, the provisional cast on and how to read a lace chart. Pattern included.
Skill Level: Know how to knit and purl.
Materials: Hemp for Knitting, Hempton, Size 5 needles or size to get gauge.
$45.00

First Sock
Thursdays, March 19^th and 26^th 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, we will teach you the basic sock. Pattern is included.
Skill: Be familiar with Double Point Needles, 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

Holiday Hours

Holiday store hours

November 28^th thru December 23^rd

Monday 11:00 to 7:00

Tuesday thru Friday 11:00 to 5:30

Saturday 11:00 to 5:00

Sunday 12:00 to 4:00

December 24^th, 25^th & 26^th Closed

December 31^st & January 1^st Closed

Normal store hours resume on January 2^nd

Christmas Walk

La Arcada will be hosting the 14th annual Christmas Walk to begin the holiday season. This festive event is filled with music, holiday lights and a visit from Santa.

We will be open serving hot apple cider and cheese cake samples from a new Santa Barbara bakery Simply Pies, http://simplypiessb.com who specialize in delicious organic pies, tarts,quiches and cheesecakes.

We look forward to seeing you,

Julie

Class additions

Hand Knit Christmas Stockings

Saturdays, November 8^th & 15^th 11:00 to 1:00

This holiday make a gift that will be treasured and kept for many years to come. We have a basic Christmas sock pattern where you will make your own designs using different yarns and combinations of stitches or just keep it simple. If you’ve been wanting to make socks, this is a perfect way to learn by using worsted weight yarn…it can’t get any better than that.

Skill Level: Intermediate Beginner

Materials: Worsted weight yarn and double point needles to get gauge of 16 sts in 4 inches.

$45.00

Beginning Crochet *Full*

Wednesdays, November 12^th & 19^th 5:30 to 7:30

The combination of single, double and the shell stitch makes this adorable beanie an easy first project and great gift.

Skill Level: Excited and eager to learn

Materials: Crochet Basics by Vogue Knitting “On the Go”, one skein of Malabrigo Silky Merino and size G hook

$45.00

Wool Yarn Tasting

Our third and final Yarn Tasting event will be held this October 16th starting at 6 p.m.. We will be swatching wool and wool blend yarn from organic to superwash and rating them, as always a trail size of Soak wool wash and a 15% coupon will be included in your goodie bag. Everyone that has pre-registered you will need to bring various size's of needles from 5 to 10.5 .

See you all on Thursday,

Julie

Blue Sky Alpacas Trunk Show

September 25 to October 4

Blue Sky Alpaca's, www.blueskyalpacas.com has sent us eight wonderful knitted and crocheted items; the Baby Dress, Scoop Neck Vest and the Simple Raglan using their new Skinny Cotton to name a few. If you are curios about size and how it'll fit you are always welcome to try them on.

And the “Stitches” contest winners are…

First place went to Rowan Merate
for her beautiful lace shawl made
from Lorna's Laces.

Second place went to Allyson Blomeley for her denim skirt for Lace Style

Third place went to Leslie Heintz for her
Hemp skirt from Hemp for Knitting
(she wasn’t able to attend so
we don’t have a picture)

A special thank you to Andrea from B.U.N.S: http://www.bunssb.org/ and her Giant Angora bunny Mortimer.

And to everyone that came to help me celebrate the second year and the beginning of the third, thank you all so much!

Julie

Remember our living room is always open for you to come sit and knit, and Mondays are our Knitting Social nights starting at 5:00pm.

2 Year Anniversary

September 13^th

11 to 5

Our “Stitches” Contest is underway, if you haven’t been by to vote or bring in your entry stop by, we are always accepting entries. Remember they need to be made from yarn purchased at Knit & Pearl this past year with everyone voting on their favorite. The winners will be announced at 4 o’clock.

We are excited to have Andrea Bratt, from B.U.N.S. joining us at 12:30 with her angora bunny Mortimer and her spinning wheel to demonstrate how she spins Mortimer’s fur into angora yarn to make her darling Mukluk booties for that special baby in your life. We will have some for sale along with the angora felted bunny booties. She will also have information about B.U.N.S., and the upcoming Bunny Festival on September 21^st. You can watch Andrea and her bunnies by clicking on Rabbit Agility from the BUNS website www.bunssb.org.

There will be hourly drawing starting at 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm (you must be present to win), an expanded sale section and pick your discount.

Thank you all for a year full of starting projects, ripping out projects, and starting them all over again!

Julie

Fall Class Schedule

Adult Beginning Knitting *Full*
Tuesday September 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

Felted Entrelac Envelope Bag *Full*
Thursday September 18^th & 25^th
5:30 to 7:30
Noro Kureyon makes this a colorful purse for those causal weekends. Techniques you will learn are Entrelac and knitting backwards.
Pattern included.
Skill: Advance Beginner
Materials: Two skeins of Noro Kureyon, size 11 24" circular needles

$45.00

Blue Sky Alpacas 2 Button Hat & Mittens *Full*
Saturday September 27^th, October 4^th, 11^th
11:00 to 1:00
Get ready for the cooler weather and those walks on the beach with this adorable hat & mitten set. The buttons add just the right amount of whimsy!
Pattern included.
Skill: Advance Beginner
Materials: Two skeins of Blue Sky Alpaca’s Hand Dyes, size 9 24” circular needles, size 9 DPN’s, six 1” buttons

$60.00

Felted Clogs *Full*
Tuesday October 7^th, 14^th
5:30 to 7:30
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: Brown Sheep or Manos Del Uruguay wool, size 13 needles in 16 and 24 inches

$45.00

October Yarn Tasting *Full*
Thursday, October 16th
6:00 to 8:00
Fall is here, come and try our Wools and their blends! You will receive a bag with enough yarn to swatch, a trail size of Soak Wool wash and a coupon for 15% 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 please call to reserve your place.
Materials: Needle sizes from 5 to 9 for the various yarns.

Complimentary

Fair Isle “Silk Cap” *Full*
Tuesday October 21^st, 28^th
5:30 to 7:30
Fair Isle, also referred to as Two Stranded knitting, is a fun way to bring colors into your knitting. You will learn how to carry two yarns, one in each hand, while reading a chart to create this hat.
Pattern included.
Skill: Advanced Beginner (must have made a hat before)
Materials: Two skeins of Manos Silk Blend, size 5 & 7 16” circulars, size 7 DPN’s

$45.00

Fetching from Knitty *Full*
Thursday November 6^th,13^th
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 Cashsoft.
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

Baby Surprise Jacket & Zeebee hat *Full*
Tuesday November 18^th, December 2^nd, 9^th
5:30 to 7:30
This pattern has “stood the test of time” Elizabeth Zimmermann's Baby Surprise Jacket is 40 years old this year. It is made in one piece, then with creative folding, sewing two side seams and buttons it's done. The matching “Zeebee” hat will be made with the left over yarn for a darling baby gift set.
Skill: Advanced Beginner
Materials: Chauntel used 2 skein’s of Lorna's Laces worsted, 24"circular in size for gauge of 5 st's for 1 inch
Homework: Cast on Stitches

$60.00

Plant Fiber Yarn Tasting

We will be having our second Yarn Tasting, featuring plant fibers, in our series of three events on August 21st. , you are invited to join us for an evening of fun from 6 p.m.to 8 p.m.

Bring various sized needles to knit swatches from five different yarns, we will rate them and post the results on our Blog. You will also receive a trail size of Soak Wool wash and a coupon for 15% off featured yarn.

Space is limited so sign up early to reserve your place.

963.3930

2 Year Anniversary

Our 2 year anniversary is September 12th with the celebration on September 13th.

We are having our "Stitches Contest" and I would like to invite everyone that has made something from yarn purchased at Knit & Pearl this past year to bring one item in for our annual Stitches Contest. We would like to show off your "Stitches" in the store and have everyone vote on their favorite. There will be prizes for first, second and third place. You can drop your item off anytime starting August 18th, with voting beginning on August 25^th.. Everyone can vote as often as they like, but only once a day until September 12^th. On Saturday the 13^th we will announce the winners at 4:00 during the celebration.

Thank you all for a year full of starting projects, ripping out projects, and starting them all over again!

Julie

P.S. There will be more celebration updates so keep checking back.

Yarn Tasting featuring Cotton

You are invited to join us for an evening of light refreshments and yarn tasting on July 17th from 6 to 8.

Bring various sized needles to knit swatches from six different yarns, we will rate them and post the result on our Blog. You will also receive a trail size of Soak Wool wash and a coupon for 15% off featured yarns.

Space is limited so sign up early to reserve your place.

963.3930

Summer Class Schedule

Blue Sky Alpacas Fitted Tank *Full*

Tuesdays, July 15^th, 22^nd, and August 5^th
5:30 to 7:30

Blue Sky Alpacas’ fitted tank is perfect for spring and summer, and it's oh-so-easy to make. You can dress it up or dress it down!

Skill: Advanced Beginner

Materials: 3-4 skeins Blue Sky Alpaca’s Dyed Cotton, pattern, size 9 circular in 24” length needles or size needed to get gauge.

Homework: Get gauge and do the ribbing for 6 inches.

$55.00

July Yarn Tasting *Full*

Thursday, July 17th
6:00 to 8:00

Summer knitting with Cotton! We will be sampling our cotton and cotton blend yarns for your summer projects. You will receive a bag with enough yarn to swatch, a trail size of Soak Wool wash and a coupon for 15% 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 please call to reserve your place.

Materials: Needle sizes from 3 to 8 for the various yarns.

First Sock * Full*

Tuesdays, August 12^th and 19^th
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

Adult Beginning Knitting
Saturday July 12th, 19th & 26th
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

Oriel Lace Scarf *Full*

Saturday August 9^th & 16^th
11:00 to 1:00

This beautiful lace scarf designed by Anne Carroll Gilmour, which is featured in the book “101 Designer one-skein Wonders” is perfect introduction for beginner lace knitting. You have the choice of learning to read a chart or using the written out pattern which ever one is more comfortable for you. Pattern is included.

Skill Level: Beginning intermediate

Material: Size 8 needle and fingering weight yarn

$45.00

August Yarn Tasting *Full*

Thursday, August 21^st
6:00 to 8:00

More summer knitting yarns, Bamboo,Linen, Hemp and their blends! You will receive a bag with enough yarn to swatch, a trail size of Soak Wool wash and a coupon for 15% 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 please call to reserve your place.

Materials: Needle sizes from 5 to 8 for the various yarns.

Trunk Show May 12th thru May 24th

Capelette, Inez Dress and Kiddie Scarves are just a few of the selection we have on display.

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.