New stuff!

Some new stuff snuck in last week while we were preparing for Sally  Melville's visit! We received a resupply of Madelinetosh Pashmina...

 

KnitWhit's Freia fine handpainted fingering weight yarn...

And Lorna's Laces sent more of their Solemate sock yarn with Outlast viscose...

Doctor Who fans note the skein of Bigger on the Inside colorway for the Tardis shawl on Knitty!

And Lorna's sent the new Sportmate yarn which is a sport weight yarn with Outlast viscose...developed by NASA to keep the astronauts at a constant temperature.

 

We have the Fall issue of Jane Austen Knits magazine in stock, as well as the books Knit Red, French Girl Knits Accessories, Cast On, Bind Off, Northern Knits Gifts, and November Knits. All books are 10% off!

Come on by and see what's new!

New classes

Check out the new classes we are offering in October and November!

The Eternity Scarf/Cowl two-part class starts next week on Wednesday, October 10th and continues the following Wednesday. It also is offered the Fridays, November 2nd/9th.

This is a great class and project for the beginner knitter. You will learn how to read a pattern and a very simple chart. This cowl can be made in three basic stitch patterns and can be made in three lengths. Materials: (Short version) 160 yard of worsted weight yarn and size 8 circular needles, stitch markers. Fee: $35 – includes the pattern, Eternity Scarf by Michele Wang. Level: Advanced Beginner

 

The Entrelac Cowl class also is a two-part class. It will be offered Thursdays, October 25th/November 1st and again Tuesdays, November 27th/December 4th.

 

This is a great pattern for entrelac that is knit in the round. It is a good way to learn entrelac on a smaller scale. We’ll use Heather Cabanas’ Entrelac Cowl pattern, and a self striping yarn to really show off those triangles and rectangles. Materials: approx. 200 yds. Silk Garden or Casablanca, or other self striping worsted weight yarn, 16” circular needles in a size 7 or 8 to get gauge, tapestry needle. Fee: $35, includes the pattern. Level: Advanced Beginner (must be proficient at K and P and basic increases/decreases)

 

Learn the basics of Double Knitting as you make a simple headband. The new Double Knitting class is offered several times in October and November: Tuesday, October 23rd, Saturday, November 10th, and Friday, November 16th.

 Double Knitting is a technique for making a double layered fabric that is reversible. In this class you will learn the basic double knitting technique while making a simple winter headband. Make the headband in your school colors and have the perfect accessory for fall football games! Materials: 2 colors of a smooth worsted weight yarn, such as Cascade 220. About 100 yards of each color, 16” circular needles in size 6 or 7, ring markers. Fee: $25, includes the pattern. Level: Intermediate

 

Find descriptions of all our classes in our newsletter and the dates and times they are offered on our calendar.