August Classes & Private Lessons

I haven't posted in a while, so this is a great opportunity to catch up since we have some updates. This month, we have a handful of Louet Euroflax 100% linen garments for you to see and try on. We've paired it with a generous discount and free pattern with purchase of the yarn required for the Euroflax project. Come see us!

Our intention for August and early September is to fill it up with private lessons and custom classes designed to fit your needs. A few of us are going through our hibernating projects to "Finish, Fix, or Frog" and we thought some of you might want to set up one-hour appointments so we can help you do the same with your languishing projects. 

Please call us at 281-528-8664 to set up your appointments! Here's a link to our current class list with details regarding each one. 

Twisted Yarns - All Classes

We hope you're having a great summer! See you soon,

Janet

KAL Updates and Anniversary Sale

Sagitta Shawl KAL - begins Sunday, July 16, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.

Our second round of mini kits for the KAL won't arrive until Monday the 17th, but you are welcome to join us before your yarn gets here! A handful of people have already received their kits and the rest of the yarn kits should arrive in a week or so. We'll continue the Sagitta KAL through the first half of August to give everybody a chance to knit together. If your yarn is not in the first or second round of shipments, I'm offering a 10% discount for the inconvenience.

Building with Lace KAL - begins Friday, August 4, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.

If you'd like to use the yarn featured in the Building with Lace book and video series, here are the colorways:

Hikoo Rylie

If you prepay for the Rylie (requires 5 skeins at $27.95 each) along with the book, you will receive a 10% discount on your purchase! There's still time to get your yarn before the KAL begins on the 4th. Please call us before Wednesday, July 19th and ask for Ann or Janet. We'll continue meeting for the Friday afternoon lace KAL through mid-September.

Another alternative for a suitable yarn for the KAL is Batiste and we have the yardage the shawl requires in several colorways.

Our 3rd Anniversay Sale has begun! Details can be found here: Anniversary Sale

Brush Calligraphy Class February 11, 2017

A good friend and customer of Twisted Yarns will be teaching a Beginner Brush Calligraphy class on Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  If you would like to attend, please register at HeyBernadette.com. (Twisted Yarns will not be taking sign ups at the shop, we are just offering the use of the shop for the class). Here's the link that will take you directly to the sign up page: Register Now.

 We hope you can join us!

Here's a message from Bernadette:

If you're like me you love picking up new skills. So let me share what I've learned in my brush lettering journey with you and a dozen or so of your friends (old or new!) in a fun and thoroughly educational Brush Lettering for Beginners class.

With the knowledge you'll gain - and practice, of course! - you'll be able to letter personal projects for your home, create meaningful gifts for friends and family, address envelopes for an upcoming wedding or event, or even begin a new business of your own! My classes are for beginners, so if you've never tried calligraphy or brush lettering you're perfectly welcome to start here!

-Brush Calligraphy for Beginners Includes-
1 Watercolor Brush Perfect for Lettering
Watercolor Paper
Watercolor Paint & Palette
My Guide Sheet to Modern Brush Lettering in Lowercase
2 to 2.5 hours of hand lettering guided practice
Complimentary light refreshments including wine or mimosas and sweet treats OR craft beer and savory snacks.

Classes are $125 per person.
Payment is due up front and is non-refundable.
Classes are for adults only.

Market Weekend Sale

The semi-annual TNNA Market is taking place in Washington, DC this weekend and while we will not be attending, we've been meeting with yarn company reps and choosing yarn for the upcoming season. As we begin our long transition to cooler weather, we've selected a few yarns to mark down; we'll also have some non-advertised surprises in store for people who visit the shop Friday and Saturday, June 10-11th. Keep reading for details and descriptions!

At 20% off, we have Filatura Di Crosa Tempo (cotton/acrylic/nylon) and it's great for knitting or weaving. The most popular pattern for this yarn has been the Lido Scarf/Shawl, which you can purchase at Twisted Yarns. (Check out Debbie's and Susan's on Ravelry). 

At 30% off, we have Noro Taiyo Sport (cotton/silk/wool/nylon), and with just three skeins, you can knit the ever-popular Churchmouse Yarns Easy Folded Poncho: 

image credit hausofyarn

Other 30%-off yarns:

• Kakadu
  Free pattern inspiration: 14 Karat by Michelle Hunter

• Katia Big Ribbon & Big Ribbon Plus
  Free pattern inspiration: Chunky Basket
• Colossus
  Free pattern inspiration: (another) Chunky Basket
• Geilsk Cotton/Wool
  Pattern Suggestion: Whippet by Ankestrick

10% off this weekend only:

• Shibui Linen
  Pattern Suggestion: Otherside by Melanie Berg
• Shibui Twig
  Pattern Suggestion: Linum Tee by Bristol Ivy (check out Lynn Anne's!)