What's New This Week At YARNS WITH A TWIST -

It is that time of the year when the yarn reps are out selling and Sandee was an eager buyer. She went on a spending spree with the rep from Cascade and the result is an order of yarns from that will keep your needles clicking for spring, summer and beyond. This order is already on it's way and will soon be in the shop.

Cascade 220 Superwash Sport –
100% Superwash Wool, 220 yards, 5 sts per inch on US 7

Pacific – 40% Superwash Merino Wool/60% Acrylic,
213 yards per skein, 4 ½ to 5 stitches
per inch on US 7 or 8

Venezia Sport – 70% Merino Wool and 30% Mulberry Silk,
307 yards per skein, 6 sts per inch on US 4

Ultra Pima Fine - 100% Cotton,
136 yards per skein, 6 sts per inch on US 3 or 4.

AND

Heritage Silk Paints (sorry no photo) – 85% Merino Superwash Wool and 15% Mulberry Silk, 437 yards per skein, gauge 7 sts per inch, on US 2 or 3. 

From Crystal Palace:

From the Crystal Palace website: "Aria has a unique structure - it is two alternating yarns in one ball, changing every few yards from a nubbly mochi slow stripe wool wrapped with a fine thread to a soft chenille printed in colors to coordinate with the wool portion. The effect is a changing color and texture with lovely effects. Knit it alone or combine with other yarns, especially Mochi Plus."

New Colors and Restock of Mini-Moochi

 There are new books on the shelves and the
Spring Interweave Knits just arrived.

Classes

There is one more class this month with Christiane. It is your choice which one of her beautiful Lismi Knits designs you would like to knit.

When: Saturday, February 25th, 9:30am -11:30am

Instructor: Christiane
Level: There are projects from advanced beginner to intermediate.
Please purchase your yarn and supplies prior to class.

INTRO TO ENTRELAC

Margaret will introduce class participants to Entrelac knitting by making a simple washcloth using one skein of worsted weight. If you feel more adventurous you can start right in on the Hobo Bag (pictured) from "Entre to Entrelac" by Gwen Bortner. 
When: Wednesday, February 29th,
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Instructor: Margaret
Level: Advanced beginner.
(You must know how to knit and purl.)
Please purchase your yarn and supplies (including book if making the Hobo Bag) prior to the beginning of class. For class participants the books will be 20% off.

Sneak Peak 

Classes for March

Seamless Raglan Cardigan or
Pullover for Babies and Kids with Christiane

Building Blocks Afghan with Barbara

Mosaic Knitting with Margaret

 

 Box Drape Vest with Sheila

 Class Dates and Times will be posted soon. If you just can't wait and want to sign up now, give Sandee a call.

Would you like to learn to knit? We would be happy to teach you. Call or stop in at the shop. Individual or group classes can be arranged.

 Barbara completed her sweater using Cascade 220 Superwash Sport. This is one of the new yarns that was ordered last week. Pattern is Artichoke Twist from Knitter's Magazine K104 2011.

OUR CUSTOMERS MAKE THE PRETTIEST THINGS

 Angie Bauer knit this beautiful sweater
jacket for her granddaughter Michelle. Angie used a Debbie Bliss pattern and the yarn is Rialto Aran. Beautiful job Angie!

 Also Available at YWAT....

The Ladybug Spinning Wheel (left)
by Schatt Spinning Wheels

Ashford Knitter Looms (center)

Hitchiker Spinning Wheels (right)
by The Merlin Tree

Call or Stop by the store for more information.