Year: 2013

Thanks very much to the Pass Christian High School Knitting Club (Knit One, Parlay Two) and their adviser, Ms. Gibson for their invitation to speak last Friday.  Leona and Deanne had a great time showing off many delicious yarns and finished objects to a wonderfully enthusiastic group of young knitters.  I think they’re hooked.

Leona has been busy knitting up samples from the new yarns we showed you last week and we want to share them with you.  Universal Yarn has a lot of free patterns to inspire you.  Of course, we have some pattern books available or ideas as well.

A scarf made from Poems Puzzle. The pattern is on the skein wrapper. (Try to not be freaked out by the glass head.)

An iPad cover made using Poems, Poems Chunky, and Poems Puzzle.

A cowl from Bamboo Bloom

A cowl from Comin Up Flowers.  Look at the little flowers.  They form as you knit.  Pretty cool, don’t you think?

This is Chiffon Ribbon.  We got a sampling of several different colors.

We have a few other finished objects to show you this week.

Leona finished another throw.  The variations possible from this pattern are infinite.

Georgie finished her VooDoo Doll just in time to show it off at class this weekend.

Speaking of VooDoo Dolls, we are very excited about the Snacks and Skills on Saturday class this week.  Stay tuned.  Maybe there will be pictures next week…

Snacks and Skills on Saturday

1.  Voodoo Doll Class:  April 20 @ 10:30:  $150

We’ve had a few spaces open up, so you haven’t missed your chance.  Call (228-255-3100) or email (info@frknot.com) the shop to register.

2.  Learn to Cable Without a Cable Needle:  May 4 @ 10:30:  $20

Whether you know how to cable or not, this class will be helpful.  If you already know how to make cables, this will give you a technique to speed up your cable knitting.  Of course, if you’ve never made cables before, this is a great time to learn.

We are taking registrations for this class and there will be a very small bit of pre-work to be ready for class.  The cost is $20 which includes the yarn and the pattern.

3. The Website is Constantly Changing

The Canvas Page is undergoing major construction.  Soon, all the canvases in the shop will be available to see online.

4.  We Have an Online Store

Not only can you see our canvases online, but you can also purchase them online.  You can get to the store from the individual canvas pages or you can click on the Shopping link above.

5. We Are Putting Some Yarn On Sale.

Some of the Noro Yarns…

Cash Iroha $9.60
Cashmere Island $9.60
Iro $16
Kureyon $7.20
Silk Garden $9.56
Silk Garden Chunky $9.56
Silk Garden Lite $9.56

and

Cascade 220 $7.20
220 Paints $9.60
220 Quatro $8

6.  We Have Some New Canvases

7. We Have a Group on Ravelry

Lot’s of fun conversations over there.  For those of you who aren’t familiar with Ravelry, it is a social networking site for knitters, crocheters, spinners, and general lovers of fiber.  You have to join, which is free and then the benefits are endless… patterns, yarn information, like-minded groups, and general fun.

8. We Have a Facebook Page

You can like us and leave comments telling us how much you love us.  We will return the favor by telling you how grateful we are for your loyalty.

9. We Have a Google Group

This is the email list we use to inform folks of blog updates, upcoming events and general news.  We won’t flood your inbox, we promise.  If you want to join, just give us your email.

10.  Finished Objects

This one isn’t quite finished, but since the stitcher is from out of town, and the canvas is so beautiful, we just had to share it with you.

We call this the Anniversary Moth because it’s been almost exactly a year since she started it.  She came in just in time to make it into the blog.

Deidre cross-stitched Disney Princesses.

Julie finished this amazing shawl.  Lavish praise, Julie.

A pair of socks by Deanne.

A pair of socks by Becky.

A quotable quote:  “You’re not just saying ‘ok’ cuz it’s ok, it’s ok, right?”

This is an update of tidbits.

Many have asked, we listened… you will be excited to know that we now accept American Express.  There will be a 1.5% surcharge on these transactions.

Snacks and Skills on Saturdays

Needlepoint — Voodoo Doll Class — $150
April 20, 10:30 am
The class is full, but we will open a waiting list on the off chance someone drops out.

We have a picture!!!  Pretty awesome canvas, isn’t it?

Knitting — Cables Without a Cable Needle — $20
May 4, 10:30 am
Yarn and pattern provided
Call or email the shop to reserve your spot.

Needlepoint — Dealing with Borders $10
June 15, 10:30
Bring a current project that needs a border.

Recipe Corner

Canned Vegetable Salad
from Meg
serves 8

1 can (17 ounce size) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (16 ounce size) green beans, (lengthwise cut), drained
1 can (8 1/2 ounce size) peas, drained
2 ounces pimientos, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 cup sugar

DIRECTIONS:

Combine corn, green beans, pimiento, celery, green pepper, and onion in a large bowl, tossing lightly. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Combine vinegar, oil, water, and sugar; mix well. You can use any kind of vinegar, I prefer red wine. Pour over vegetable mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 24 hours. Drain and serve in a lettuce-lined bowl.

Some New Bling for Needlepointers.

Since we like to have pretty tools to make our stitching more of a pleasure we have…

… needle threaders for $7

…and counted thread stitch markers.

Finished Objects

Margaret knit this sweater of her own design using Cascade 220. Isn’t it beautiful?

Judy finished her second sweater.  She knit it with Tiny Tots yarn.  Nice job, Judy.

Our new friend, Kristy hung out with us while visiting the area.  While she was in Mississippi, she finished her Omelet, so as an honorary Knotty Knitter, we are putting her finished object here for you to enjoy.

Sue finished a baby blanket using Tiny Tots as well.

Ann’s Virgin Mary stand-up came back from the finisher this week.

We’ve been sprucing up for the party! 

Meet Meg

Eat food

Win a door prize

Oh yeah… 20% off canvases and yarn.

Saturday, 10-3

Speaking of Saturdays and food, we’ve added a new attraction here at The French Knot.

Snacks and Skills on Saturdays

Once a month, we will have a class to teach a new technique, project or skill and we’ll throw in some coffee and muffins as well.  The classes will start at 10:30 and will alternate between needlepoint and knitting.

Starting on April 20th, our first class will be a needlepoint Voodoo Doll. This class will include an exclusive canvas (designed just for us) as well as a stitch guide, threads and instruction.  The cost will be announced asap.  Bring your own tools.

On May 4, knitters can Learn to Cable without a Cable Needle.  This is a handy technique that will speed up your cable knitting.  If you don’t know how to knit cables, this is a great time to learn.  We will knit a washcloth.  Yarn and pattern will be provided, you’ll need a set of size 7 needles.  Cost is $20 for this class.

Speaking of learning something new… This Tuesday, Knotty Knitters will be learning to crochet.  All are welcome!  Tuesdays nights are a great time at The French Knot.  You don’t have to be a knitter to come hang out.  As you can see, this week the knitters will be crocheting.  We plan to start a washcloth, so bring a hook and cotton yarn if you have it, if not, we’ll set you up!!

How About Some Finished Objects?

Leona finished this jacket from knit, Swirl.  It’s a great book full of unique patterns.

Some firsts from a few of our knitters…

A first sweater

A first project… a cat blanket (to be donated to an animal shelter).

A first pink project… by Georgie… for her first granddaughter.

A first hat.

For those of you wondering where all that yarn came from for the yarn bombing… One of the yarn vandals cleaned out the bottom of her closet of old yard sale yarn and put it to its highest and best use.  Now she has more room to buy quality yarn from The French Knot.

As you can see we have made a few changes.  Along with a new domain name comes a new look.  We hope you like it.  We also have a new email address.  You can find it on our contact us page.

Now on to this week’s news.

Remember…

We are having a party…

         Saturday, March 16, 10 am – 3 pm…

                    Food…

                         Door Prizes…

                                Meet Meg…

                                      20% off Canvases and Yarn!

I know you won’t want to miss it!

Crochet-a-long coming soon.

We will start a crochet-a-long after the Mardi Gras knit-a-long is done.  This will be an instructional CAL, so here is your opportunity to learn a new skill, or just join in and help out the newbies.  The crochet-a-long will begin on March 19..  Get a hook and some cotton yarn and we will end up with a wash cloth when we are done.