..the Stitches contest winners are

Angela Gresser won first place for her “Lacy Hug-Me-Tight” from Knit 2 Together in Blue Sky Alpaca’s Silk and Alpaca blend.

Second place went to Dee Miko for her Wave scarf made from Blue Heron Yarns in Rayon Metallic

Third place went to Tracy Anderson for her Estonia lace shawl made from Malabrigo Lace.

Thank you to everyone that entered this years contest and came by on Saturday to celebrate with us; it has been a wonderful three years. And if you haven’t had a chance to see these beautiful entries they will be in the window all this week.

~Julie~

Fall Class Schedule

Magic Loop Toe up with a “Pattern”
Tuesdays, September 15^th 6:00 to 8:00 September 29^th 5:30 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 4 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.
$50.00

First Sock
Saturdays, September 19^th and 26^th 11:00 to 1:00
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.
Skill: Know the long tail cast on, knit and purl.
Materials: Pattern, worsted weight yarn and size 6 double point needles.
Homework: Cast on and follow pattern for a total of 5 inches.
$45.00

February Lady Sweater
Tuesday, September 22^nd, October 6^th and 20^th 6:00 to 8:00
"A swingy lace cardigan” This sweater combines three of Elizabeth Zimmermann's favorite things; garter stitch, simple and easy to memorize lace and no seaming! This pattern can be very easily modified. Download pattern from http://www.flintknits.com/blog/?p=151
Skill Level: Intermediate Beginner
Material: O Wool Classic, Lorna’s Laces or Araucania Aysen, Size 8 needles or size to get gauge.
$65.00

Beginning Crochet
Wednesdays, September 23^rd and 30th 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.
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

Felted Clogs
Saturdays, September 26^th and October 3^rd 2:00 to 4:00
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.
Skill: Know how to knit, purl and cast on
Materials: Pattern, 100% wool, size 13 needles in 16 and 24 inches
$45.00

Adult Beginning Knitting
Thursdays, October 1^st, 8^th and 15^th 6:00 to 8:00
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

Beaumont Tam
Tuesdays, October 13^th and 27^th 6:00 to 8:00
This beautiful Fair Isle Tam by Jared Flood of BROOKLYN TWEED fame,is the perfect addition to any winter wardrobe. Personalize this hat for yourself or as a gift for a loved one this holiday season.
Skill: Intermediate/Beginner
Materials: “Made in Brooklyn” book , two skein each of MC & one skein of CC of Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca, dozen markers, darning needle, size 4 & 7 in 16 inch circular and size 7 DPN’s
Homework: Gauge swatch 7 sts. in colorwork on size 7 needle or size to get gauge. Gauge is very important.
$45.00

Tiramisu Blanket
Wednesday, October 14^th, 21^st November 4^th 6:00 to 7:30
This adorable crochet blanket is a great first project that and can easily be modified for any size Mom would need. The Shell border and ribbon adds a sweet touch.
http://rosylittlethings.typepad.com/TiramisuBlanket.pdf
Skill: Beginner Crochet
Materials: 7 skeins Blue Sky Alpacas’ Cotton or 5 skeins of Cotton Fleece for a lighter weight version. A hook I or J
$ 45.00

Fingerless Gloves
Saturdays, October 17 and 24^th 11:00 to 1:00
These fingerless gloves, made out of super soft alpaca, are perfect for Santa Barbara’s mild fall and winters. They are a fun quick knit with just a hint of lace.
Skill: Intermediate Beginner, familiar with DPN’S
Materials: Pattern, Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Sport 1 hank, size 5 DPNs or size to get 6 sts = 1” and stitch markers.
Homework: Work the first 1 ¾” of pattern.
$45.00

Little Girl’s Shrug
Thursdays, October 29^th and November 5^th 6:00 to 8:00
A sweet shrug that has sizing for 18 months up to girls size 10! Perfect for over a top or dress. Simple raglan construction makes this a quick fun knit.
Skill: Intermediate Beginner
Materials: Spud and Chloe Sweater, Size 7 & 5 24” circular and size 5 DPNs or size to obtain gauge (20 sts = 4”) and pattern
$45.00

Rambling Scarf
Tuesdays, November 3^rd and 17^th 6:00 to 8:00
Rambling is the perfect first cable project. There is no rhyme or reason because you are in charge of placing the cable twists whenever you want. No two versions of Rambling will ever be the same. You will also learn how to do cables without a cable needle if you want. Download pattern at:
www.spudandchloe.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/rambling.pdf
Skill: Know the long tail cast on, knit and purl.
Materials: Spud and Chloe Sweater, size 9 needles or size to get gauge.
Homework: Gauge swatch
$45.00

Blue Sky Alpacas Two Button Hat and Mittens
Saturdays, November 7^th, 14^th and 21^st 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!
Skill: Advance Beginner
Materials: Pattern, two skeins of Blue Sky Alpaca’s Hand Dyes, size 9 24” circular needles, size 9 DPN’s and six 1” buttons
$55.00

“Bird in the Hand” Fair Isle Mittens
Tuesdays, November 10^th and 24^th 6:00 to 8:00
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, O-wool Legacy 1 skein each MC and CC, and size 2 DPN’s
Homework: Gauge swatch
$45.00

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

Summer Hours

Our store hours for the summer will be changing slightly because unfortunately my doctor hasn't released me for full time work in the store yet. So starting July 1st through August 26th we will be open:
Monday and Tuesday--11:00 to 5:30
Wednesday--Closed
Thursday and Friday--11:00 to 5:30
Saturday--11:00 to 4:00

Our Summer Class Schedule is out now (scroll down) with a lot of one day workshops to get your skills and techniques ready for those favorite projects that are in your queue.

And our most exciting news, we are now a stockist for the new line "Spud & Chloe" from Blue Sky Alpaca's! It's a beautiful super wash yarn in fine, worsted and bulky with it's own pattern support. You can visit Spud & Chloe's at http://www.spudandchloe.com/ and ttp://www.spudandchloe.com/blog/

Have a wonderful summer and remember our comfy couch is here for quality knitting and crocheting.

~ Julie~

Summer Classes

Our class schedule for this summer is focusing on workshops (use your pre-paid punch card for the workshops and save $), many two session knitting classes and Kids Knitting where they will be making an iPod/cell phone cozy.


Summer Classes
Summer Punch Card Workshops
Purchase a 5-hour or 10-hour punch card in advance for $50 or $100 and come to any of the workshops. Please sign up for the workshops as space is limited. Workshops will be offered in every schedule so your cards will remain valid.

July Workshops

Finishing Workshop
Tuesday, July 7^th 5:30-6:30
Do you dread the Kitchener Stitch? Have sweater bits & pieces laying around waiting to magically "become" a sweater?
Learn how to use common finishing techniques for sewing your finished project together, graft, hem edges, set in sleeves, pick up sts and different methods of blocking.
Materials: 2 - 6" knit squares, yarn for sewing, knitting needles in size used to knit your squares & a darning needle.
$15 per session; or 1 punch on your punch card

Basic Knitter Crochet Workshop
Tuesday, July 14^th 5:30-6:30
Ever been asked to do the Crab Stitch? Crochet an edging? Crochet pieces together? I will teach you some basic crochet skills to help you along in your knitting.
Materials: 2 - 6" knit squares, yarn for sewing, crochet hook same size as the knitting needles used to knit squares & a darning needle
$15 per session; or 1 punch on your punch card

Repair Class Workshop
Tuesday, July 21^st 5:30-6:30
Dreaded Dropped Stitch? Cable going the wrong way? Mysterious yarn over or hole? Did you forget a yarn over? Let me show you how to repair and fix easy to hard mistakes. Feel confident in your knitting... even when you're not perfect!
Materials: 6" square still on needles or a project that you have going that has mistakes you would like to learn to fix.
$15 per session; or 1 punch on your punch card

August Workshops

Sweater Construction Workshop
Tuesday, August 4^th 5:30-6:30
Learning how sweaters are constructed can help you learn what shapes, styles and design features will work best for the sweater project you have in mind. Learn about different styles of sleeves, body shapes and necklines.
Skill Level: Advanced beginner- intermediate
Materials: Pattern you are considering, notebook and pen

$15 per session; or 1 punch on your punch card

Fitting (Measuring Yourself) Workshop
Tuesday, August 18^th 5:30-6:30Have you ever wondered why the sweater you just slaved over for months has sleeves that are baggy & the body is too tight? Not sure where your waist truly is? Where you should stop & start side shaping?
Come join us for a workshop to learn how to measure yourself, and others you love to knit for, and come out with beautiful hand knits you are proud to wear out of the house!
Skill Level: Advanced beginner & up
Materials: Tape measure, notebook and pen and pattern

$15 per session; or 1 punch on your punch card

Knitting Classes

Kids Knitting Camp
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, July 6^th, 7^th & 9^th 3:30-5:00
Beat midsummer boredom! This fun and creative workshop will provide your child with intensive instruction in knitting, purling, casting on, binding off, and weaving in ends. Kids will learn the skills they need to make an
I-Pod/Cell Phone cozy, and knitting class beats morning TV any day!
Materials: Worsted weight yarn, size 9 knitting needles, button to match yarn & a darning needle for sewing.
Skill Level: Eager and ready to learn!
$45

Lace Scarf
Tuesdays, July 28^th & August 11^th 5:30 to 7:30
This elegant scarf is a beautiful blend of knitted plush mohair edged in a smooth blend of alpaca and silk that makes this a very flattering feminine accessory.
Materials: Interweave Knits Summer ’09, one ball of Rowan Kid Silk Haze and one skein of Blue Sky Alpaca’s Alpaca and Silk blend
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner knitter/ beginner crocheter
$45

Baby/Toddler Jumper
Saturdays, August 15^th & 22^nd 11:00-1:00
Make this adorable cotton jumper for the little toddler in your life. The straps are adjustable so once it is to short for a dress it can become a top. This jumper is a fun knit where you will learn how to add stitches in the middle of row, knit in the round, increase and add a second color.
Materials: 1 skein Cotton Fleece, 2-3 skeins Patagonia cotton,
size 6 and 8 – 16” knitting needles, and pattern
Skill Level: Intermediate Beginner
$45

First Hat
Mondays, August 3^rd & 10^th 5:30-7:30
Want to learn how knit in the round? In the First Hat class, you will learn the easy formula for using nearly any yarn and stitch to make a hat. You will also learn how to work with both circular and double pointed needles.
Materials: Worsted weight or yarn of choice at least 110 yards,
size 7 knitting needles or size needle for yarn and same size in Double Points
Skill Level: Beginner
$45

Summer Yarn Tasting
Thursday, August 13th 6:00-8:00
Come sample some new summer yarns! 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 see which one is liked the best. Light refreshments will be served.
Space is limited so please call to reserve your spot.
Materials: Needle sizes from 3 to 9 for the various yarns.
Free


Have a wonderful summer and remember our comfy couch is here for quality knitting and crocheting.

~ Julie

Hello Everyone

Thank you for all the well wishes, pray’s and of course the wonderful box of chocolates…..
I just wanted to let everyone know how much it has meant to me to receive all the cards and words of encouragement during the past five weeks since my accident. And to thank everyone for their understanding with changes in our store hours and closings during parts of the day while Joanna, Alison and Kamila are trying to keep the store open as much as possible during this time. I am deeply grateful.
I am slowly trying to get back to a normal life and am hopeful to be back in the store soon, so far I’m limited to bill paying then I’m ready to go home.
I am planning on being in the store from 2:00 to 3:00 this Saturday for “Knit in Public Day” to visit, knit and offer everyone a store wide sale of 15 % off all yarn as a thank you for your understanding and patience during this time.
Thank you again for all your thoughtfulness and I hope to see you this Saturday.
Julie

O~Wool Trunk Show

The O~Wool Trunk Show has arrived!

May 12 - May 22, 2008

O~Wool, http://www.vtorganicfiber.com/, has sent us 6 beautiful hand knitted items: Entrelac Pillow, Sideways Ribbed Cap and Super Diaper Soakers to name a few. We have also added a few items we have knitted up!

Yarns:
Classic – 100% Certified Organic Merino Wool
Balance – 50% Certified Organic Merino and 50% Certified Organic Cotton
Legacy DK – 100% Certified Organic Merino Wool

O~Wool hand knitting yarns are spun from 100% certified organic fibers and processed in accordance with the Organic Trade Association’s Fiber Processing Standards. O~Wool uses no harsh chemicals in processing making it durable, long lasting and a well-wearing fiber.