Easter

“For I remember it is Easter morn,
And life and love and peace are all new born.”   Alice Freeman Palmer (1855-1902)

Class Additions

First Sweater

Thursday 4-28th, 5-5th & 19th                                    5:30 to 7:30

 The Split Neck T Shirt Sweater is a very versatile and great first time sweater to make!  The simple raglan sleeve top down design looks great with jeans. It is knitted in worsted weight yarn and is a must for a summer evening walk on the beach or the Douglas Preserve (aka Wilcox property), or dress it up by using a more luxurious yarn and head off to a nice dinner.  

Homework:  Gauge swatch

Skill: Knit & purl, read a pattern

Materials:  Pattern, worsted weight yarn, stitch markers, needles

 $65.00

Reversible Lace Shrug

Saturday May 7^th & 14^th                                       2:00 to 4:00

This flattering lace shrug starts with a simple rectangle then joined together so that the remainder of the shrug is knit in the round.  The rolled shawl collar and flared bottom are created by increases which widen the shrug so it can be worn with the sides falling gentle open or closed with a shawl pin.  We are using Noro Retro, a beautiful yarn with wool, angora and silk.

Skill: Knit & purl, read a pattern

Materials:  Pattern, Noro Retro yarn, scrap yarn,  size 10 needles

http://web.archive.org/web/20071215085933/http://www.elann.com/ShowFreePattern.asp?Id=193024

 $45.00

Welted Fingerless gloves

Saturday June 4^th & 11^th                                 11:00 to 1:00

 

Learning how to use double point needles (DPN’s) can be frustrating so we want to teach you how by making these simple and adorable fingerless gloves.  They are fun to personalize with some color work or a little bling.

Homework:  Gauge swatch with larger needle size (US6)

Skill: Knit & purl, read a pattern

Materials:  Pattern, one skein of Manos Silk Blend yarn, two sets of DPN's needles, stitch markers

 $45.00

Note of Thanks

Debee Wachtel who picks up and delivery's all the wonderful hats and scarfs that have been knitted by our Central Coast knitters to Operation Gratitude shared a "note of thanks" she received  from a soldier with me that I want to share with you.  

"My platoon has received a few of the scarves in care packages and I know for a fact that I have taken them out on a few patrols when the weather gets cold.  Although it may sound a little stupid, it does make the guys and myself feel good to know that there are people back in the states that haven't forgotten about us.  Again just a thanks to everyone for their hard work and getting us some warm winter scarves"

V/R LT. Lawrence M. Wilson

Debee drops by the store every other month to pick up the items so please feel free to come by anytime with them and if we're not here slip them through the mail slot.  :-)

Our Knitters ROCK!!!!!!!!!

*Madelinetosh has arrived* 

Do you have a project picked out for one or maybe two of these wonderful yarns? If not, may we suggest in Tosh Sock the Churchmouse Linen Scarf, Coraline by Ysolda Teague in Pashmina, one skein of Tosh Merino will make Jared Floods Koolhaas Hat and Tosh Vintage for the tried and true Tea Leaves Cardigan. We have a beautiful range of colors just waiting for you to choose from.

Linen Sport

Linen Lace

Fingering

 

We have brand new colors, come see how gorgeous they are!

As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction.

Happy Saint Patrick's Day

 We  received our Chic~a order and it sure was a colorful box to open!   It was filled with Zipper Pouches, in all three sizes with a solid or clear front, 

Project Bags, & Single and Double Yarn Keepers. 

Chic~a Project Bags are reversible so you'll get two fun looks for one great price, and if you're tiered of plastic zip lock bags to store your yarn in while working on a project the Yarn Keepers solves that problem.   Zipper Pouches are not only being enjoyed by knitters, crocheters, quilter and embroiders for their projects, they have crossed over to the student and business professionals because of there perfect size for keeping papers organized for reports.

Come by and see for yourself how practical and fun Chic~a can be!!