June 2017 Class Calendar

The June class calendar has been finalized and we are taking sign ups for classes and private lessons. We are also extending an invitation to join us for one of the afternoon Crochet-Alongs or Knit-Alongs (KAL) in June. We have air conditioning and chocolate! Check the class description link to see the private lessons we offer, then call us to schedule a private lesson for the class of your choice.

June 2017 Class Calendar

Class Descriptions

We have several exciting KALs and events planned, so please follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to our email list (link in sidebar).

New yarns in the shop include restock of Vail, Villa, and Firefly.

Maia

Sylvia

Hiawatha

In addition, we also have all the colors of Marble Chunky in stock again!

JB129 Asymmetrical Jacket

JB186 Jacket

JB022 Cardigan

April 2017 Calendar and Knit- and Crochet-Alongs

The April 2017 Calendar is now available and we've added a new Knit-Along KAL) for the Cassis Shawl, which calls for 1 skein of fingering weight yarn and a size 4 needle. The pattern and KAL are free, and we're taking sign ups so we can have an idea of how many will show up for the KAL. Please see the April 2017 Calendar for the dates and times the KAL will meet. Also -- remember to download your pattern from Ravelry in advance as we will not have printed copies in the shop. We are happy to help you choose yarn and needles for this project.

The Crochet-Along that meets on Tuesday afternoons will continue through April. Currently, the participants are working on the Spice of Life blanket but feel free to bring your own crochet project and join us on Tuesdays! See the calendar for meeting times. No sign ups are required.

If you're not on Facebook and if you've opted out of our newsletters, you might not be aware that we're making some changes to the in-store rewards program at Twisted Yarns. Please click the link below as some of you might have rewards that are about to expire! We'll also be open tomorrow (Sunday, April 2, 2017) from 1:00 - 4:00 if you cannot make it today. The program changes will become official on Monday, April 3, 2017 (We are NOT open that day). You have the remainder of the day today and tomorrow to use your rewards. You are only affected if you've not used a reward that you earned prior to April 2, 2016, so please check if you are in doubt.

Twisted Yarns Rewards

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July Sweater KAL - Sunday

The July Sunday KAL garment will be Wendy Bernard's Jordan top, knit with Euroflax sport weight linen. This is a flattering top on a range of body sizes. We'll also share with you the many wonderful qualities of linen and highlight its easy care and durability -- and how ideal it is for our climate. 

Jordan [Ravelry link]

This KAL will meet on four consecutive Sundays, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.:

Sunday, July 10, 2016 - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 17, 2016 - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 31, 2016 - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

If you'd like to join us, we'd love to have you! The cost for the KAL is $40 and includes the pattern (we purchase it for you via the Ravelry in-store program. You'll also receive a 10% discount on yarn purchased for the KAL.

Please call or visit the shop during business hours if you'd like to join the KAL or if you have questions. Registration deadline is Saturday, July 30, 2016.

July Shawl KAL - Choose your own Cindy Garland Shawl project

Our July Shawl KAL will be a "Choose Your Own" Cindy Garland Shawl knit-along. When this KAL concept first began in January 2016, the shawl pattern we chose was the Vacillate by Cindy Garland -- it was challenging yet so rewarding to those who stuck with it and finished it. The Thursday group wanted to do another one of her patterns, and this concept made sense this month, as many people are away for the summer. If you're interested in joining the group, this will be a great month to do it!

(Note: If you're a Knit Companion user, many of her more recent designs are Knit Companion-ready).

Here's the Sonar Shawl, a popular choice:

Sonar Shawl, by Cindy Garland

This would be a wonderful pattern for a confident beginner. We recommend Ultra Alpaca Fine, a good value at less than $15/skein and we have a lot of it in stock right now. In addition, KAL members get their yarn for 10% off when they register. If you like natural shades, Classic Elite Mountaintop Vail cannot be beat for how luxurious it feels while you're knitting. You can also combine the Vail with its dyed counterpart, Villa.

Some participants chose the Afloat and Gateway to Fall shawls. Check out all of the shawl patterns though -- there might be another one in the mix that speaks to you.

We'll be meeting four times in July and if you'd like to join the KAL, we'd love to have you!
The cost to join is $40 and you'll receive the pattern free* in addition to a 10% discount on the yarn you choose for the project. Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, July 6. 

Details:

The July KAL will meet on the following days:

Thursday, July 7, 2016 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm 

Thursday, July 14, 2016 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 21, 2016 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 

Thursday, July 28, 2016 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

What to expect from our Thursday & Sunday KALs:

• Expect to learn a lot through hands-on instruction from the KAL - you will be challenged to learn new skills!

• Expect to find resources in our Ravelry group in the Cindy Garland thread for the KAL. 

• Expect to have fun! While we're learning, we're also helping one another and socializing.

• Expect support before, during, and after the KAL - you will continue to have opportunities through the Ravelry group to ask questions until you finish your project. 

• Expect that because the group is popular and we like to say YES if you want to join us, that there might be several knitters in the KAL! If you would prefer one-on-one time, we can schedule that for you. 

• Expect extras - special discounts for participants, one-off workshops like how to block your knits, and other fun treats. 

*We choose patterns that are available through the Ravelry in-store program. This means we purchase the pattern on your behalf. It's sent to you as a PDF via email and will be saved in YOUR Ravelry library. We do NOT buy the pattern and make photocopies -- your very own pattern copy should arrive in your email, and in some cases will have your name printed on it. A modest printing fee will apply if you'd like a printed color copy of the pattern. 

June 2016 Sunday KAL - Oasis, Mirage

The Sunday afternoon group will be knitting Oasis / Mirage this month. It's a versatile poncho style that's knit as a rectangle with minimal seaming. This is a flattering style for a variety of shapes and sizes and can be knit with fingering weight yarn or DK-weight yarn.

The DK weight version is "Mirage" and calls for 575-790 yards of DK weight yarn.

Mirage copyright Yumiko Alexander
Yarn recommendations - Louet Euroflax,, Shibui Twig, Shibui Linen+Cima

The fingering weight version is "Oasis" and calls for 505-662 yards of a light fingering weight yarn 

Oasis copyright Yumiko Alexander
Yarn recommendations: DanDoh Cotton Fine (doubled), Shibu Linen, Louet Euroflax, Bio Bimbo

We'll be meeting three times in June and if you'd like to join the KAL, we'd love to have you! The cost to join is $30 and you'll receive the pattern free* as well as a 10% discount on the yarn you choose for the project. Deadline to sign up is Saturday, June 4.

Details:

The June KAL will meet on the following days:

Sunday, June 5, 2016 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm 

Sunday, June 12, 2016 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 19, 2016 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Not meeting - Father's Day)

Sunday, June 26, 2016 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

What to expect from our Sunday Shawl KALs:

• Expect to learn a lot through hands-on instruction from the KAL - you will be challenged to learn new skills!
• Expect to have fun! While we're learning, we're also helping one another and socializing.
• Expect support before, during, and after the KAL - you will have opportunities through our Ravelry group to ask questions until you finish your project. 
• Expect that because the group is popular and we like to say YES if you want to join us, that there might be several knitters in the KAL! If you would prefer one-on-one time, we can schedule that for you. 
• Expect extras - special discounts for participants, one-off workshops like how to block your knits, and other fun treats. 

*We choose patterns that are available through the Ravelry in-store program. This means we purchase the pattern on your behalf. It's sent to you as a PDF via email and will be saved in YOUR Ravelry library. We do NOT buy the pattern and make photocopies -- your very own pattern copy should arrive in your email, and in some cases will have your name printed on it. A modest printing fee will apply if you'd like a printed color copy of the pattern. 

June 2016 Shawl KAL - Geology Shawl

Our newest Thursday KAL pattern has been announced! The Geology Shawl contains a variety of stitch patterns, including knit/purl combinations and lace patterns. The pattern features both charts and written directions. We have a dedicated facilitator to assist you with the project as well as a Ravelry group and message thread for this KAL. We recommend Manos Del Uruguay Fino yarn because of its generous yardage (important if you are wanting a longer, wider version of this shawl), but you are welcome to use any fingering weight yarn of your choice -- the pattern calls for 420 yards of fingering weight yarn and a Size 6 (US) circular needle, 32".

Geology Shawl copyright verybusymonkey

Geology Shawl copyright verybusymonkey

We'll be meeting four times in June and if you'd like to join the KAL, we'd love to have you! The cost to join is $40 and you'll receive the pattern free*. You will also receive a 10% discount on the yarn you choose for the project. Deadline to sign up is the first day of the KAL - Thursday, June 2.

Details:

The Geometry Shawl Knit Along (KAL) will meet on the following days:

Thursday, June 2, 2016 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Thursday, June 9, 2016 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 16, 2016 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 30, 2016 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (OPTIONAL fifth session)

What to expect from our Thursday Shawl KALs:

• Expect to learn a lot through hands-on instruction from the KAL - you will be challenged to learn new skills!
• Expect to have fun! While we're learning, we're also helping one another and socializing.
• Expect support before, during, and after the KAL - you will have opportunities through our Ravelry group to ask questions until you finish your project. 
• Expect that because the group is popular and we like to say YES if you want to join us, that there might be as many as a dozen of you on the first day of the KAL! If you would prefer one-on-one time, Lisa is available to help you on Thursdays before the KAL. 
• Expect extras - special discounts for participants, one-off workshops like how to aggressively block your shawls, and other fun treats. 

*We choose patterns that are available through the Ravelry in-store program. This means we purchase the pattern on your behalf. It's sent to you as a PDF via email and will be saved in YOUR Ravelry library. We do NOT buy the pattern and make photocopies -- your very own pattern copy should arrive in your email, and in some cases will have your name printed on it. A modest printing fee will apply if you'd like a printed color copy of the pattern.

Cozy Memories Blanket Knit Along

Do you have mini skeins of fingering weight yarn or leftovers from sock knitting? Beginning May 3, 2016, from 1:00 to 3:00, we'll be offering a free KAL every Wednesday for anybody interested in knitting along with us. This mitered square blanket uses around 5 grams of fingering weight sock yarn per square. The Cozy Memories blanket KAL is free but we ask that you register so we know how many people to expect. We will have opportunities for you to purchase and swap mini skeins as you build your one-of-a-kind blanket (search the #cozymemoriesblanket tag on Instagram for lots of eye candy and inspiration). Please call the shop to register for the KAL.

Kemper Wray's Coziest Memory in progress.

The recommended pattern is Kemper Wray's free pattern: The Coziest Memory. However -- you are free to use any pattern you choose! Please download and print your pattern prior to our first meeting. Details and strategies for starting a memory blanket can be found here: The Coziest Memory Blanket Recipe.

A few months ago, I discovered this YouTube video by podcaster Molly of Homespun House, that inspired me to start this project; it's not for everybody, but I know that many of you have already started blankets of your own and would love to join others who are working on this project.

May Thursday KAL - Wilshire Shawl

Our newest KAL pattern has been announced! The Wilshire Shawl is perfect for those new to knitting with lace weight yarn and charts. We'll be meeting four times in May and if you'd like to join the KAL, we'd love to have you! The cost to join is $40 and you'll receive the pattern free* as well as a 10% discount on the yarn you choose for the project. Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, May 3.

Details:

The Wilshire Shawl Knit Along (KAL) will meet on the following days:

Thursday, May 5, 2016 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Thursday, May 12, 2016 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 19, 2016 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 26, 2016 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Some features of this pattern mentioned on the designer's pattern page:

Wilshire is offered as a chart-only pattern with large, easy-to-read charts and very detailed instructions on how to use them. Even knitters who have not previously used charts should find these user-friendly and simple to comprehend. 

Also included are two additional instruction sheets that may be helpful for knitters who are new to lace shawl knitting: “How to Block a Lace Shawl” and “Lace Shawl Knitting Tips.”

Copyright Dee O'Keefe - Wilshire Shawl

What to expect from our Thursday Shawl KALs:

• Expect to learn a lot through hands-on instruction from the KAL - you will be challenged to learn new skills!
• Expect to have fun! While we're learning, we're also helping one another and socializing.
• Expect support before, during, and after the KAL - you will have opportunities through our Ravelry group to ask questions until you finish your project. 
• Expect that because the group is popular and we like to say YES if you want to join us, that there might be as many as a dozen of you on the first day of the KAL! If you would prefer one-on-one time, Lisa is available to help you on Thursdays before the KAL. 
• Expect extras - special discounts for participants, one-off workshops like how to aggressively block your shawls, and other fun treats. 

*We choose patterns that are available through the Ravelry in-store program. This means we purchase the pattern on your behalf. It's sent to you as a PDF via email and will be saved in YOUR Ravelry library. We do NOT buy the pattern and make photocopies -- your very own pattern copy should arrive in your email, and in some cases will have your name printed on it. A modest printing fee will apply if you'd like a printed color copy of the pattern. 

April 2016 Calendar

We've just posted the April 2016 calendar and class descriptions. Please call if you have any questions or would like to sign up for a class. We're repeating the 3-session Toe-Up, Magic Loop sock class on Thursday mornings (3 sessions) beginning April 14, 2016. Please call us during business hours to sign up and reserve your spot or visit us at the shop to get details and supplies.

Thank you for shopping at Twisted Yarns!

We also have room for a few more knitters in the Second Chance KAL on Sunday afternoons from 1:00-3:00! This is a relaxing KAL -- participants and instructors have the shop to themselves for a couple of hours. Please call the shop with any questions.

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Twisted Yarns Knit Alongs for March 2016

Our Thursday shawl knitters are having a blast! For the upcoming March KAL, they helped Lisa choose Dinner in the Eiffel Tower, a semi-circular shawl. It's designed for a DK weight yarn (some projects on Ravelry were knit with Blue Heron Rayon Metallic). To join the KAL, please sign up at the shop or call us to reserve your spot and we'll take payment over the phone. Deadline to register is Wednesday, March 9, 2016. 

Dinner in the Eiffel Tower KAL - Thursday KAL

$30 

Week 1 - Thursday, March 10, 2016 - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (cast on)

Week 2 - Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Week 3 - Thursday, March 24, 2016 - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Week 4 - Thursday, March 31, 2016 - (optional additional session)
When you purchase yarn at Twisted Yarns for the KAL, you will receive a 10% discount on the yarn and your pattern will be free.

For the Sunday afternoon KAL group, we've been focusing on pullovers and wearables that will work with our climate and we've found a great one! Many of you might have seen Yumiko Alexander at the DanDoh booth at Stitches Texas. The Forest Weave pullover is one of the garments she featured. Twisted Yarns has several colors of her DanDoh Cotton Fine on its way to us. While it's considered a lace weight, it can be held double to achieve the gauge called for in this pattern.  Deadline to register is Saturday, March 5, 2016

Forest Weave Summer Pullover - Sunday KAL

$30 

Week 1 - Sunday, March 6, 2016 - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (cast on)

Week 2 - Sunday, March 13, 2016 - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Week 3 - Sunday, March 20, 2016 - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (Janet)

Week 4 - Sunday, March 27, 2016 - NO SESSION - Easter

When you purchase yarn at Twisted Yarns for the KAL, you will receive a 10% discount on the yarn and your pattern will be free as well.

The Peacock's Tale - New KAL

We have unveiled our newest shawl knit-along (KAL) for February! This KAL is hosted by Lisa Greenburg on Thursday afternoons and has been incredibly popular. Each month Lisa selects a new shawl pattern -- something unique, fashionable and wearable -- with features designed to challenge you to achieve new skills in your knitting. For February, she's chosen The Peacock's Tale shawl. If you're an experienced (intermediate to advanced) and adventurous knitter who would like to meet regularly with others who are working on the same project, we'd love to have you! To join the KAL, please sign up at the shop or call us to reserve your spot and we'll take payment over the phone. Deadline to register is Wednesday, February 3. The cost to join the KAL is $30 and we meet 3 times in February with a 4th day as a bonus this month.

Week 1 - Thursday, February 4, 2016 - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (swatch and cast on)
Week 2 - Thursday, February 11, 2016 - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Week 3 - Thursday, February 18, 2016 - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Week 4 - Thursday, February 25, 2016 - An earlier meeting time to be determined

You can purchase the pattern at Twisted Yarns or via Ravelry. To get the most out of your learning experience, we suggest using a lace weight yarn -- our yarn suggestions are below -- or let us help you choose a yarn. When you purchase yarn for the KAL, you will receive a 10% discount on the yarn.

For the Thursday shawl KAL, we reserve a time just for you and your fellow students, a location (the front table at the shop) and a dedicated instructor.

Details for The Peacock's Tale

Skills: Basic knit, purl, yarn overs, increases, decreases, beading (optional), and a desire to master knitting from a chart. This pattern includes both written and charted directions.

Features: Crescent shape, modular and adaptable. Top down, worked flat.

Yarn: (200 - 1000 yds/(183-914m), lace weight yarn) color. We recommend Forbidden Woolery Pride Lace (Lisa's choice), Forbidden Woolery Whisper, Classic Elite Silky Alpaca Lace (Janet's choice), Juniper Moon Findley, or Cascade Alpaca Lace. We have several other options for lace that might inspire you!

Needles: US 4-6 (3.5mm to 4mm) 24” (60 cm) circular needle, or size required to obtain gauge.

Other: Stitch markers, tapestry needle

March 2015 Class & Event Calendar

In addition to the items listed on the March calendar, we will be sending out special event notices via the newsletter -- so please check for our newsletter when it hits your mailbox!

March 2015 Calendar (pdf)
Class Descriptions & Details (pdf)

We are so excited about the Spring & Summer 2015 yarns and patterns arriving daily -- we'd love for you to see all the goodies, but if you can't make it to the shop, please check the Twisted Yarns Facebook page for frequent photos of new yarns and projects. See you soon!

Meanwhile, here's a peek at the shawl from Lisa Greenburg's Boo Knits Lace Shawl Knit Along that took place last month: