A Short Update

Today we have a quick update for you.

First up…Classes

This Saturday is…

Knitting 101.  August 23 & September 6.  $50 for two sessions — includes materials.

This will be a great class to invite a friend to.  It will be two sessions and we will cover the basics of knitting. We will also discuss fibers, yarn weights and the language of knitting. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to learn to knit, this is it.

 

Crochet 101.  August 16 & 30.  $50 for two sessions — includes materials.

Learn the basics of how to crochet, starting at the very beginning. In this class you will learn how to:  make a slip knot, crochet a chain, make a slip stitch, single crochet, Half Double Crochet stitch, and Double Crochet Stitch.

You will choose from cotton to make a washcloth or wool to make a scarf.

If you didn’t make it to the first session, you can still come to the second session ($25) and catch up.

 

Toe-up Socks (two at a time, if you like).  September 20 & October 4. $65 for two sessions — includes materials.

Learn Judy’s Magic Cast On and a short-row heel.  The sock on the right is knit toe-up with a short-row heel.  You can choose to do one or two at time.

 

Footprints
Two different styles of sock knit using Footprints. Can you spot the differences?

 

 

Needlepoint 101 Oct 25 – $40 (includes canvas & threads)

Come learn to needlepoint.  If you have put off needlepoint for some reason, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.  You will learn eight stitches and end up with an adorable mini Christmas stocking.

Needlepoint 101 Sampler

 

August Yarn Sale

For the month of August both Provence and Silky Wool are 25% off.

 

Provence

Provence
100% Mercerized Egyptian Cotton
100g = 186 meters
5.25-5.5 st/in US5/6
$11.25 on sale

 

Silky Wool

Silky Wool
45% Wool, 35% Silk, 20% Nylon
50g = 175 meters
22 st/30 rows = 4 inches, US 6
$7.50 on sale

 

Don’t forget the back room is full of clearance items and all knitting books are 50% off.

 

A Couple New Canvases!

 

New Mini Stuffers

New Mini Stuffers

New Crab Flag Canvas

 

A new month, a new sale.

It’s been a few weeks since we’ve had an update.  That’s because we have been very busy around here.  We’ve been doing a little tidying up and moving of stuff.  Come in and see the changes.

Sale Room/Classroom
Sale Room/Classroom. Everything in here is on sale.

 

A view of the yarn room.
A view of the yarn room.

Knitting & Crochet Accessories

Bulky & Worsted Weight Yarns

 

The thread room looks a little different as well.

 

 

Now for the stuff you need to know.

We have some yarn on sale and it’s not just the clearance stuff.  For the month of August both Provence and Silky Wool are 25% off.

 

Provence

Provence
100% Mercerized Egyptian Cotton
100g = 186 meters
5.25-5.5 st/in US5/6
$11.25 on sale

 

Silky Wool

Silky Wool
45% Wool, 35% Silk, 20% Nylon
50g = 175 meters
22 st/30 rows = 4 inches, US 6
$7.50 on sale

 

Knitting Books are also 50% off.

 

Classes

Crochet 101.  August 16 & 30.  $50 for two sessions — includes materials.

Learn the basics of how to crochet, starting at the very beginning. In this class you will learn how to:  make a slip knot, crochet a chain, make a slip stitch, single crochet, Half Double Crochet stitch, and Double Crochet Stitch.

You will choose from cotton to make a washcloth or wool to make a scarf.

 

Knitting 101.  August 23 & September 6.  $50 for two sessions — includes materials.

This will be a great class to invite a friend to.  It will be two sessions and we will cover the basics of knitting.  If you’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to learn to knit, this is it.

 

Toe-up Socks (two at a time, if you like).  September 20 & October 4. $65 for two sessions — includes materials.

Learn Judy’s Magic Cast On and a short-row heel.  The sock on the right is knit toe-up with a short-row heel.  You can choose to do one or two at time.

 

Footprints
Two different styles of sock knit using Footprints. Can you spot the differences?

We’ve got new stuff!!

Um… Madelinetosh!!!!

 

 

 

Madelinetosh Dandelion
Madelinetosh Dandelion – Wool & Linen – Fingering Weight

 

Tosh Lace
Tosh Lace

 

Tosh DK
Tosh DK

For Needlepointers

 

New Faces Thread
New Splendor Designer Collection
Bronze Porcelains
Blush Porcelains
Santa’s Rosy Cheeks

 

Finished Objects