Sunday, July 17, 2011

Storewide Sale Continues through Saturday, July 23rd

Yarns With A Twist HUGE Sale July 12th through July 23rd. 

This is a sale you don't want to miss. New fall yarns have already arrived and are included. Take advantage of this opportunity to stock up for your fall, and Christmas, knitting. Not sure what to knit for winter? Check out our shop samples of hats, mittens and scarfs. Two favorites are the Brioche Hat and Mitten set (class to be held in September) and the Alpine Topper Hat. The Slouch Hat knitted with Cascade Eco Duo is coming in at third. This hat only requires one skein of Eco Duo and the pattern is available for free at the Cascade Yarn website.
Pick a ticket at the end of your shopping. Tickets will be discounted from 20% to 40%. Come on in and take advantage of huge savings. You may also add 10% off already discounted yarns. All sales are final.

Don't forget to check our blog as we showcase new yarns arriving for fall. Also, check out Yarns With A Twist on Facebook. There will be weekly surprises to take advantage of.


I hope you are having a wonderful summer and
please travel safe and have fun.
Please note: Yarns With A Twist will be CLOSED for two days.
Friday, August 5th and Saturday, August 6th.

CLASSES

Let's Make Mittens- I
Every year we hear more than one person comment “I wish I knew how to knit mittens”. Well here is your chance. “Let’s Make Mittens I” is the first of a series of mitten workshops that will be offered at Yarns With A Twist this summer and continue into fall and winter.

The first workshop is just the basics. You will make one pair of simple mittens using either the Yankee Design pattern (knitted on two straight needles) or Anne Norling's Basic Mittens on 4 Needles. Either pattern gives you the option of size and we are recommending that you use a worsted weight yarn.

This is not a learn to knit class, but a class for those who already know the basics (knit, purl, increase, decrease) and are ready to move forward.

Future “Let’s Make Mittens” Workshops will include reading charts and graphs, cables, stranding and, even brioche. Of course knitting a hat to match, or compliment, your mittens is a must. “Let’s Make Hats” workshops will also be offered.

This is a 2 part class. 1st class will cover cast on, ribbing and thumb gusset. 2nd class will cover the thumb, hand, bind off and pick up for thumb.

Please purchase your supplies prior to class day (pattern, yarn, needles etc) so we are ready to go on the first day.  Suggested yarn – Andes-- Needle size as per gauge. (Sample mittens are 5 sts = 1 inch (worsted) but using size 5 needles).

Level: Intermediate - know the basics and ready to move forward.
Date: Part 1: Saturday, July 23rd Time: 9:30 to 11:30
Date: Part 2: Saturday, July 30th Time: 9:30 to 11:30
(Additional assistance is available upon request.)
Instructor: Barb

Road Map Scarf
The Road Map Scarf is a fun and interesting project incorporating 10 squares that are each unique and each incorporating a different pattern and technique.
The Road Map Scarf class began on Friday, July 15th and will continue for at least the next two weeks. Would anyone else like to join? Always room for more.

When: Friday, July, 22nd and Friday, July, 29th - 2pm - 4 pm
Instructor: Barb
Road Map Scarf Information:
Yarn Requirements – 6 skeins (one of each color),
Size 4 – 9" straight or size to obtain gauge for main part.
Size 4 – 32” circular needle or longer or size to obtain gauge for ruffle and i-cord.
Gauge: 6 sts to 1 inch.
The pattern calls for a sport yarn. The Road Map Scarf shop sample was knitted using Mission Falls 136 – a DK weight. Whatever yarn you choose make sure you have at least 140-150 yards per skein.
Pattern is available for $8.00 as a Ravelry download: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/road-map
Patterns must be purchased online and will not be available for sale in the shop.

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