We are hosting a trunk show from Never Not Knitting starting December 4th through December 27th. Come see her latest pattern the Autumn Vines Beret along with Shawl Collared Cowl. Playful Stripes, Sheepish and Chloe are a few of the children samples she sent us.

Zauberballs are here. They are made with two strands of the main ply have been dyed individually and then twisted together for a crazy combination! The end result is a self-striping multi-colored pattern, with a bold variegated design!

Sig’Nits is a pewter bead that you knit into your projects to add that personal touch; like your signature. The Holiday version has two each of a snowman, gift box and snowflake. We are also carrying there other designs like a dove, Peace and a Fleur de lise to name a few.

Holiday Hours

"We'll be open 7 days a week"

Starting November 26th through December 23th

Monday through Friday 10:30 to 5:30
Saturday 10:30 to 5:00
Sunday 12:00 to 4:00

Thanksgiving:

November 24th 11:00 to 3:00 (closing early)
November 25th Closed for Thanksgiving
November 26th Start of our Holiday Hours

Christmas:

December 24th 10:30 to 3:00 (closing early)
Closed December 25th & 26th
December 27th through 30th 10:30 to 5:30

New Years:
Closed December 31st & January 1st

Normal Store hours will resume January 3rd

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

Ysolda’s Last Minute Stockings

Saturday November 13th,20th & December 4th 11:00 to 1:00

'Tis the season! Join us in creating these charming Christmas stockings just in time for the holidays. A perfect gift, decoration or keepsake, Christmas stockings are the perfect introduction to sock making - they knit up comparably fast in bulky yarn and you only need to make one! Knit from the toe up, we will be learning some new, interesting techniques: the figure 8 cast-on, a Japanese short row heel and Fair Isle (two color) knitting.

Skill level: Advanced Beginner

Materials required: One skein each of main color and contrast color of Manos del Uruguay, needles to obtain gauge, 12 medium size safety pins, stitch marker and Last Minute Stockings by Ysolda

$60.00

Manos Lace

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

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!

Knit and Pearls Weekly Anniversary Specials

We are starting our Anniversary celebration Tuesday September 7th through Saturday September 11th with 25% off all “in stock” items from these wonderful companies.

Tuesday: Kits by Knitwhits, Pick up sticks, Louet, Bully Woolies and Jade Sapphire

Wednesday: Manos Cotton Stria and Misti Cotton

Thursday: O-Wool

Friday: Malabrigo

Saturday: Namaste

Our Annual Stitches contest is in full swing with amazing knit, crochet and weaving entries, so come by and vote for your favorite. Remember you can vote everyday but only once a day.

Julie

Save the Date

September 11th 2010

Knit and Pearl’s 4 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 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 with voting beginning on August 30th. Everyone can vote as often as they like but only once a day until September 10th, then on Saturday the 11th 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

Classes

Knitting Classes

Beginning Knitting
Tuesday October 12th, 19th & 26th (New Dates) 5:30 to 7:30

Enjoy learning how to knit in a small relaxed group in our "living room setting". You will start with casting on then move on to 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


Cedar Leaf Shawlett
Saturday, October 2nd and 16th 11:00 to 1:00

This beautiful crescent shaped shawl with a lace leaf border will drape your shoulders or around your neck as a scarf. It is made with short rows with lace leaves as the bind off.
Skill Level: Inter. Beginner
Materials: Three skeins of Malabrigo or Manos yarn, Cedar Leaf pattern
Homework: Gauge swatch and cast on 270 stitches and knit six (6) rows
$45.00


Manos Lace Hat “Saranac”
Thursday, October 28th and Nov.4th 5:30 to 7:30

You will be using a variety of skills in making this cute hat i.e. simple lace, changing colors, increasing & decreasing using double point’s needles. Reverse the color scheme and knit up another hat, you’ll have enough yarn!
Skill Level: Knit and pearl
Materials: One skein of main color & one skein of contrasting color of Manos Silk Blend, size 4 and 5 16” circular needles and size 5 double point needles, markers, the book Adirondack Accessories by Manos del Uruguay
$45.00

Crochet Workshops

Wash cloth to Blanket
Tuesday, September 7th 5:30 to 7:30

In this workshop you will learn the technique of taking a crochet stitch pattern to make a wash cloth then expanding it into things like scarf’s and blankets. Gillian will be teaching the Sedge Stitch and Grit Stitch for this class.
Skill Level: Know how to single & double crochet
Materials: One skein of 2nd Time Cotton
$25.00



Ruffle Scarf
Tuesday, September 14th 5:30 to 7:30

This ruffled spiral scarf is a necessary accessory, will add a romantic flair to your outfit and you’ll be surprised on how quickly it makes up! It does use the entire skein so if you’re thinking longer go for a second skein. Pattern is included.
Skill Level: Know how to single & double crochet
Materials: One/two skein of Manos Serena (depends on your tension and length desired) and an H hook
$25.00

Embellishments
Saturday, September 18th 2:00 to 4:00

You know that feeling after finishing a project and thinking “it needs just a little something”. Try a crochet edging or flower embellishments. In this class you’ll learn different edgings, a basic flower and the tricks to securing it to your project.
Skill Level: Beginner
Homework: Bring in a single crochet scarf
Material: Complementary color yarn in the same weight as scarf
$25.00

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

"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

Sunday on the Beach











Major decisions were made at the beach on Sunday, from to nupp or not to nupp, should Amy try socks on two circ’s and what size needle is this?
Be sure to mark your calendar for July 25th for another day of decision making on the the Beach.

Julie

Sunday at the Beach

Sunday at the Beach is here!! Join us this Sunday June 27th from 1 to 4 at Arroyo Burro Beach (Hendrys Beach.) We will 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 collection of beach treasures.

Look for the Knit & Pearl banner on the right side and join us for a fun afternoon of knitting/crochet with friends.

Classes

Adult Beginning Knitting
Thursday June 24th/July 1st / 8th 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

Little Girls Top
Thursday July 22nd and 29th 5:30-7:30
Love layering ease? This Lovey Dovey pattern from Spud & Chloe makes a great top to pair with leggings or pants, and it has a range from 6-9 months up to 8 years. Plus the Spud & Chloe yarn is a super wash not to mention great to work with.
Skill Level: Beginner. Know how to cast on and knit & purl.
Materials: Lovey Dovey pattern, size 10 32” circular needle or size to get gauge and Spud & Chloe yarn for the size you’ll be making.
$45.00

Lizard Ridge Work Shop
TBA
This fun pattern can be made into many other things if a blanket is to overwhelming at this time: a pillow, purses, scarfs and if you want to felt it, a colorful hot pad is fun for anyone. It is made one square at a time by using the short rows technique, wrap & turns and how to hide them. This is great for the summer “small portable project” then it is assembled later. We will be following the directions for Version One, please copy pattern from http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall06/PATTlizardridge.html
Skill Level: Intermediate Beginning
Materials: Size 8 needles and one skein Noro Kureyon or Noro Silk Garden
Homework: Cast on and work rows 1-3
$35.00

Hugs for Haiti

Dear Fellow Knitters,

Thank you so much for participating in the “Hugs for Haiti”. I have received so many colorful and beautiful squares to be made into blankets for the Haitian people! To offer them a little softness in a day of despair means so much.
I will continue collecting squares until April 16^th, 2010.

Sincerely,
Elena

We’ve given Elena three large bundles of squares for Hugs for Haiti and now we’re in the finale week with the basket half full please stop by and drop off any that you have ready!

Thanks again to everyone,
Julie

Class Schedule Additions

Cables
Monday, April 19th 5:45-7:00

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 needles and a cable needle or a double point needle size 9
$20.00

Cedar Leaf Shawlette (date Change)
Saturdays, May 1st & 15th 11:00 – 1:00

This beautiful crescent shaped shawl with a lace leaf border will drape your shoulders or around your neck as a scarf. It is made with short rows and basic lace knitting. We will be using Malabrigo Silky Merino or Manos Silk Blend.
Skill Level: Inter. Beginner
Materials: Three skeins of Malabrigo or Manos yarn, Cedar Leaf pattern
Homework: Gauge swatch and cast on 270 stitches and knit six (6) rows
$45.00

Juliet
Thursdays, April 22^nd, 29^th and May 6^th 5:30 – 7:30

This top down sweater with lace is made in a bulky yarn so it goes quickly and with the easy to understand direction and Joanna teaching it is a great first sweater for any level. Pattern available in a PDF (listed is materials) download or at the store.
Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner
Materials: Juliet pattern by Zephyr Style: http://www.zephyrstyle.com/catalog/item/2367447/4944404.htm Malabrigo chunky, Misti Alpaca Tone on Tone or Rowan Cocoon. 10.5 circular needle 32” or longer
Homework: Gauge swatch
$65.00

Intarsia
Monday April 5^th and 12^th 6:00 to 8:00

Intarsia is knitting blocks of color with separate balls or bobbins of yarn. Using the Roo Design pattern of your choice (we have a large selection to choose from) Learn how to make the cutest child’s sweater. Depending on the design the sizes range from 6 months to 6 years.
Skill Level: Intr. Beginner
Materials: Roo Design pattern, yarn of choice; we used Cotton Fleece,
Homework: Gauge swatch, cast on and knit until you are ready to begin the color row.
$45.00

Lace Scarf
Monday April 26^th and May 3^rd 6:00 to 8:00

The Branching Out scarf incorporates the most common increases and decreases used in lace knitting. It can also be embellished with beads; on the ends, throughout or not at all. Chauntel will teach you how to read a chart and beading (if you choose) Please print the pattern at www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring05/PATTbranchingout.html
Skill Level: Intr. Beginner (familiar with increasing / decreasing)
Materials: One (1) skein of Silky Wool or and lace weight, beads (optional), size 8 needles
$45.00

Remember that our couch is always open for you to enjoy, relax and knit.

Happy Knitting,

Julie, Joanna & Kamila

Hugs for Haiti

A dear customer Elena Horak has join the Hugs for Haiti group on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/groups/hugs-for-haiti----haitian-earthquake-relief
And would like everyone to know that she will be the contact person here in Santa Barbara to mail off all the blocks that are made and dropped off here at Knit & Pearl.
In her e-mail to me she said; “While on Ravelry I found this group "Hugs for Haiti" and was immediately drawn to it. They are accepting squares (either knit or crochet) to make into blankets that will be given to the earthquake victims in Haiti. Please join me in creating squares for this very worthwhile project. (I seem to have a need to feed people or make things, whatever that means). I will be picking up your squares at Knit and Pearl and sending them on.”
I think I'll call our Santa Barbara group: Hip to Be Square!
Thank you
Elena Horak
The group is asking for knitted and crochet squares in any sizes and fiber. We do ask that you label the squares so they’ll be able to sort them by fiber before assembling the blankets.
Thank you Elena for taking this on!
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