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.

Thursday Shawl KAL - Chasing Rainbows

We have a new knit-along to announce! The April Shawl KAL will be Boo Knits Chasing Rainbows:

copyright Boo-Knits 2015

Details:

The KAL will meet the following dates and times:

Thursday, April 7 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Thursday, April 14 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Thursday, April 21 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Thursday, April 28 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm

The shawl is designed for lace weight yarns (keep reading for a surprise). The cost to join the KAL is $40 and includes a discount on lace weight yarn that you purchase to knit the shawl, and the Chasing Rainbows pattern will be free for KAL participants* - please call 281-528-8664 during business hours (Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 - 5:00 p.m.) to sign up for the KAL. 

We're learning from posting these gorgeous project and pattern photos, that you love the idea of knitting with the same yarn and beads that the designer has featured in the pattern photos. Many of the Chasing Rainbows projects on Ravelry were knit with a limited run of a colorway dyed especially for this Boo Knits shawl pattern. We contacted local dye artist Olivia Gauthier to create a colorway inspired by that special colorway. She used her silk/merino lace weight yarn to create 8 skeins of a truly beautiful yarn! That means the first 8 people who have already signed up and paid will get the opportunity to choose whether they'd like to knit the inspiration colorway. She also dyed a batch of solid colors with her silk/merino laceweight with silver sparkle bits in it for those who prefer to knit with a solid color. AND -- there's more. If you sign up for the KAL and wish to use beads, we've come up with two different bead options for you to purchase. (Beads are not required, however, and you can always purchase from your favorite bead store rather than our options).

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. 

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.