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. 

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Twisted Yarns October 2015 Calendar

Happy Fall! Thank you all so much for helping make our annual Socktoberfest event last week a success! It's bigger and better every year, thanks to all of you!

The October class calendar is complete! By popular request, we now have an additional toe-up, Magic Loop sock class on three consecutive Thursdays beginning October 15th. Call during business hours to sign up for this or another class and find out which supplies you need to purchase. We are here to help even after the class or if you need additional encouragement. Stop by with your project and we'll see if it's a quick fix or something you need to speak to one of the instructors about.

Please check the sidebar of our blog to see the current class calendar at any time. We'll also have copies of the calendar in the shop, so please ask for one the next time you stop by.

See you soon!

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:

New ZickZack Scarf Progress Shot

Anne H. has made steady progress on one of her two ZickZack scarves in Lang Mille Colori Baby fingering weight yarn (Tip: Check your stash -- you can also use Mille Colori Sock & Mille Colori Socks and Lace Lux) yarn, which we've carried in the past):

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