Miss Marple Part II & New Shawl Pins

Miss Marple Part II – Reminder that on Friday, March 4^th,  7 to 9pm., we will continue listening to the book Murder at the Vicarage. Knitting the Miss Marple shawl is not required, but ff you would like to join us in this Knit-A-Long, patterns will be available. The yarn that most chose is the Cascade 220 Sport. The pattern is worked in a large square but if you prefer you can follow the sample in the shop and only work half (triangle). The sample shawl used 7 skeins of this very price conscious yarn.

Please call the shop and let us know if you will be attending.

New Shawl Pins have arrived at the shop. Their blend of colors will enhance any knitted/crocheted shawl. How pretty this pin is against the yarn in this shawl? Brings out the best in both pieces.

Customer Projects

Dave F. knit Elizabeth Zimmerman Baby Surprise Sweater for his soon-to-be-born granddaughter.
Dave used Schoeller & Stahl Limbo Mexico yarn.

Linda Truax  knit this adorable baby blanket out of Little Lehigh Pebbles from Kraemer Yarns.
The blanket was knitted using the basket weave pattern.  It's soft and cuddly.



This scarf was made by Joanne Fetta using Ellyn Cooper's Highland Wool in color Kilm.
The pattern is One row Hand Spun Scarf by the Yarn Harlot which is a free online pattern.



Maralen L's husband models the cowl his wife knit in the YWAT Beginning Knitting Class.
For her first project, Maralen chose Cascade Lana Grande. Great job Maralen!

A Sock and A Sock

New at the Yarns With A Twist -- PAGEWOOD FARM SOCK YARN
(Socks in the photo were knitted with Chugiak Forest Camo.)

Denali – Merino/Nylon blend. Superwash Hand Dyed Sock Yarn

Fiber: Merino Superwash / Nylon (80/20)

Weight: 4.0 oz - Yards: 450

Gauge: 7-8 stitches per inch

Needle: 1-3 US; 2.25-2.75 mm

Chugiak - Hand Dyed Sock Yarn
Fiber: 100% Merino Superwash 2-ply tight twist
Weight: 4.0 oz    Yards: 450
Gauge: 7-8 stitches per inch
Needle: 1-3 US; 2.25-2.75 mm
Chugiak is a tight enough twist that you can substitute it for lace weight in some projects.

Glacier Bay - Hand Dyed Sock Yarn
Fiber: 100% Merino Superwash 3-ply
Weight: 5.5 oz   Yards: 450
Gauge: 6 stitches per inch
Needle: 3 US; 2.75 mm
It is thick enough that you can use it as an ultra light worsted.

Sandee knitted a pair of socks using her favorite Queen Kahuna pattern and Knit One Crochet Too Ty-Dy sock yarn

TY-DY SOCKS

Fiber Content: 80% wool/20% nylon

Put-Up: 100-gr ball - Yardage: 436 yards

Texture: smooth  Sts per 4": 34 sts

Needles: US size 1 (2.25mm)
Would you like to learn the The Queen Kahuna Crazy Toes & Heels Socks method of knitting socks? Sandee will help you. Call the shop to set up an appointment or just stop by. This is recommended for the advanced beginner knitter. 

News From the West Coast

Having fun at the Stitches West Ravelry Party.

Left to Right: Deb, Ellyn, Christane, Sue and Kim

They Are Off!

Christiane, Kim, Ellyn, Deb and Sue are off to Stitches West in California.
They will take a lot of pictures to share when they return and tell us all about the show.  Christiane's new design can be seen on  Christiane's blog....lismiknits.blogspot.com.  This design will be professionally modeled at Stitches West's fashion show.  We're so proud of you Christiane.

California Week Reminder

Reminder that this is California Week and with so many members of the Yarns With A Twist team off to California and Stitches West, Yarns With A Twist will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (Feb. 16, 17 & 18). The store will reopen on Saturday, Feb. 19th at 11am.  -- Congratulations to Christiane Burkhard on her new design, Morning Breeze, which will be shown on the Stitches West runway this week.

Our Miss Marple evening was a huge success. The shop was full of knitters, crocheters and spinners listening to "Murder at the Vicarge" while working on Miss Marple shawls and other projects. The only problem is that there wasn't enough time to listen to the full story. Our next Miss Marple..Part 2 will be Friday, March 4th at 7PM. Please call to let us know you are coming.

This beautiful scarf, Road Map, was knit by Sue Walker. The pattern in the scarf can be knitted to reflect different times of your life.
Road Map can be purchsed on Ravelry. Sue made it out of Mission Falls 136.

As of January 1, 2011, Mission Falls yarn will no longer be manufactured. For Mission Falls lovers, YWAT, still has an large inventory of this yarn. Effective immediately, all Mission Falls yarns will be on sale at 35% off. This discount applies to current inventory only. Special orders cannot be taken. Once it is gone, it is gone.

Barb W. knitted these double knit mittens using two skeins of Ella Rae Classic Print yarn. This simple pattern results in a double layer that provides extra warmth for cold hands. If you would like to learn how to double-knit, please call the shop and let us know. The pattern will be available at the store.

 
 

Classes - Saturday, February 12th

Learn To Knit
Learn to cast on, knit and bind off. The first project will be a simple cowl
which takes only one skein of yarn.
When: Saturday, Feb. 12th, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Teacher: Sandee

Shelburne Mittens
Were you snowbound on Saturday, Feb 5th and unable to attend?  Did you came on the 5th and need additional help? The class will again be offered on Saturday, Feb. 12th.
This is a new pattern available in the Winter issue of Knitty.com. Mittens are knitted on size US 9 double pointed needles and one skein of Debby Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed is enough to make up to a woman's size.
When: Saturday, Feb. 12th, 9:30 am to 11:30am or 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Teacher: Barbara

Ribbon Triangle Shawl
Think Spring and knit this is a very simple shawl in one of the fun colors of Tartelette yarn that Yarns With A Twist has to offer.
When: Saturday, Feb. 12th, 9:30am to 11:30 am Teacher: Barbara

What Would Miss Marple Knit?

A SHAWL!

Reminder that on Friday, February 11th, from 7 pm to 9 pm Yarns With A Twist will host "What Would Miss Marple Knit?". Kai ce Burton has obtained a copy of "Murder at the Vicarage", so please join us that evening to sit, knit and listen to this Miss Marple mystery. For those that would like to knit the "Miss Marple Shawl", the September/October 2010 issue of Piecework includes this vintage shawl pattern originally published in Weldon's Practical Needlework Shawls in Knitting and Crochet. If you don't want to knit this shawl, but would prefer to work on a current project, bring it along and join us for a fun evening. Refreshments will be served.

Barb W. knit her shawl (top and right) using the new Cascade 220 Sport and size 8 circular needles. According to the pattern, the finished shawl is a square. To wear it is then folded in half to a double layer triangle. Barb chose to only knit half of the pattern, resulting in a single layer triangle. Only 7 skeins of the Cascade Sport yarn were used and the finished size at the top is 72" wide. The Cascade 220 sport is a new yarn and there is still a wide selection of colors available. This shawl will be on display at Yarns With A Twist.

TWO NEW EVENTS AT THE SHOP

WHAT WOULD MISS MARPLE KNIT?

Agatha Christie introduced Miss Marple in 1930 in her book "Murder at the Vicarage". For Miss Marple "knitting was merely a guise, a means of appearing busy while listening to and watching the interaction between charachters, assessing motives, relationships, albis."
On Friday, February 11th,  from 7 pm to 9 pm Yarns With A Twist will host "What Would Miss Marple Knit?". The answer: A Shawl, of course. Kai ce Burton has obtained a copy of "Murder at the Vicarage". Join us that evening to sit, knit and listen to this Miss Marple mystery. For those that would like to knit the "Miss Marple Shawl", the September/October 2010 issue of Piecework includes this vintage shawl pattern originally published in Weldon's Practical Needlework Shawls in Knitting and Crochet. Even if you don't want to knit this shawl, but would prefer to work on a current project, please join us for a fun evening.

TOE UP SOCKS
As requested by some of our knitters, Christiane will teach a class on how to knit socks toe up.
When: Tuesday, February 15th, 9:30 am - 11:30 am or
Wednesday, March 1st, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Level: Intermediate (you should know the basic knitting techniques and have used dpn or circular needles for knitting in the round before - otherwise ask for our beginner sock class on Wednesdays)

Oops, please note that Sheila's class, Viking Knit Class - Ran will be held Saturday, Feb 26th and Saturday, March 26th from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Sorry for any confusion.

FEBRUARY CLASSES

FEBRUARY CLASSES:

RIBBON TRIANGLE SHAWL

Ribbon Triangle Shawl is knitted with Knit One Crochet Too Tartelette yarn. The pattern includes directions for a scarf or a shawl. When completed it is “self-fringing”. The shawl requires 4 skeins of yarn and size 15 needles. Both the pattern and yarn are available at the shop.

When: Saturday, Feb. 12th, 9:30 am - 11:30 am or Wednesday, Feb. 23rd, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Teacher: Barbara
Level: Beginner, but familiar with basic knitting techniques. (Cast on, knit & purl).

WAVEBIRD

The unique shape of Wavebird not only reminds of bird wings but also helps to make it stay on the shoulders. The pattern has written out rows as well as charts. You will need approx 490-550 yards of fingering weight yarn. Please bring some scrap yarn and needles too. (Can be heavier weight).

When: Saturday, 02/05/11, 9:30 - 11:30 am or
Wednesday, 02/09/ 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Teacher: Christiane
Level: Intermediate

LEARN TO KNIT

Learn to knit is just that....we will learn to cast on, knit and bind off for our first project which will be this great cowl. It takes only one skein of yarn.

When: Wednesday, Feb. 2nd, 7 :00 pm - 9:00 pm or Saturday, Feb. 12th, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Teacher: Sandee

SHELBURNE MITTENS

Shelburne Mittens is a new pattern available in the Winter Issue of Knitty.com. We chose Debby Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed Chunky yarn to knit ours. One skein should be enough to make up to a woman’s size. These mittens are knitted on size
US 9 double pointed needles. This is a super simple and quick pattern. A good project for the beginning mitten knitter.

When: Saturday, February 5th, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
Teacher: Barbara
Level: Beginner, but familiar with basic knitting techniques. (Cast on, knit and purl.)

VIKING KNIT CLASS - RAN

Elsbeth Lavold has created several designs using motifs that she found in various Viking ruins. They are not only ageless, but add an air of sophistication to even the most simple of sweaters. This class will focus on her design called "Ran," for a hip length sweater. It combines not only a beautiful border at the bottom of the garment and sleeves, but also a medallion in the center front. Knit it in Silky Wool for an authentic feel as well as a lightness and warmth.

When: Saturday, Feb. 26th, 9:30 am - 11:30 am and
Saturday, March, 26th, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Level: Intermediate
Teacher: Sheila
Needles: US 4 and 6 and a cable needle
Please come and have a look at the gorgeous sweater in the shop. It will be on display from February 8 -15 in the shop!

GREAT AMERICAN ARAN AFGHAN

Back by popular demand is the Great American Aran Afghan. When completed you will be a “master” at cabling, bobbling, and chart reading. Cascade 220 yarn (worsted weight) is recommended, but you are invited to use a similar yarn of your preference. Depending on your finished size the completed afghan could use upwards to 22 skeins of yarn.

For those that are adventurous, or want a break from the squares offered in the Great American Aran Afghan book, the Great American Afghan book offers an alternative. (Both books are available at the shop.) The squares in GAA book complement those offered in the GAAA. We can either start from the beginning and everyone work on the same square or we can individually choose the order of the squares to be knitted. The goal should be to complete one square every two weeks.

When: Please call to sign up and the group will determine dates.
Teacher: Sandee and Barbara
Level: Intermediate

Philopspher's Wool Sweater KAL

This company has always been a fair trade company, producing wool yarn that is as natural and organic as possible. They developed a line of gorgeous hand knitting kits for Fair Isle sweaters, shawls and cardigans hand knitting kits for Fair Isle sweaters, shawls and cardigans. We have a great selection of them in the shop. Come and pick your favorite. Together we will explore the technique of two handed stranded knitting, steeking and more.

When: Please call to sign up and the group will determine dates.
Level: Intermediate
Teachers: Carol and Christiane