Lismi Knits Trunk Show and New Classes for February

Yarns With A Twist is featuring LISMI KNITS for the month of February. Christiane Burkhard, who most of you know as one of our great teachers, has created many unique and beautiful designs. These designs are being featured on our display wall.

Want to knit one Christiane's beautiful designs but think you might need help? Christiane will be in the shop on the dates listed below to offer her assistance as you begin your Lismit Knits design.

When: Wednesday, Feb 15th and; 22nd, 7pm - 9pm or Saturday, Feb 18th and 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.

FIBER TRENDS FELTED CLOGS

This pattern is an oldie, but a goodie. Who doesn’t want a warm pair of slippers to wear at home on cold days? They are so nice you could probably keep a pair under your desk at work too. For this class you can make either the adult or children’s clog.

Level – Intermediate
Day – Saturday, February 4th
Time – 9am to Noon
Instructor - Barbara

Both the Adult and Children’s patterns are available at YWAT. Yarn and needle size required based on the pattern you choose. Please purchase your yarn and supplies prior to the beginning of class.

BIG EASY GANSEY SWEATER.

Described as an “easy-to knit oversized Gansey”. The sample sweater is knitted with Berroco Remix. YWAT currently has in stock Beth Brown-Reinsel’s book Knitting Ganseys. This book is an excellent reference for Gansey knitting and includes a selection of Beth’s patterns in both adult and children sizes.

If you would like to join in this class you can choose to knit the Big Easy Gansey or select a pattern from Knitting Ganseys.

The sweater pictured above will be on display at YWAT from Saturday, January 28th to the first class on February 11th

This class will be offered as a Knit-A-Long. Future class dates will be selected at the first meeting.

LEVEL – Intermediate (you must know how to knit, purl and in this class you will learn how to read a chart)
Day –  Saturday, February 11th
Time – 9 am to 11:30am
Instructor - Barbara

Please purchase your yarn and supplies prior to the beginning of class.

INTRO TO ENTRELAC

 Students will be introduced to Entrelac knitting by making a simple washcloth using one skein of worsted weight. More adventurous students can make the Hobo Bag from "Entre to Entrelac" by Gwen Bortner. Additional classes will be taught from this book if there is sufficient interest.  

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.

For all YWAT classes, please sign up and purchase your yarn and supplies prior to class. Class spaces are limited.

Learn to Knit Socks with Carol

Ongoing class held Wednesday afternoons. Learn the basics of sock knitting.

Wednesday: 3pm -5pm
Instructor: Carol
Level - Must know how to knit

Wednesday afternoons not convenient for you? Let us know and we will arrange a meet and teach for socks.

Two New Classes and Skacel KAL Part 4

We have been working hard trying to compile a new line-up of classes beginning in February. The list is almost complete and should be out soon. Just is case it isn't ready we want you to be aware of two new classes that will begin the first two weeks of the month......

FIBER TRENDS

FELTED CLOGS

This pattern is an oldie, but a goodie. Who doesn’t want a warm pair of slippers to wear at home on cold days. They are so nice you could probably keep a pair under your desk at work too. For this class you can make either the adult or children’s clog.

Level – Intermediate

Day – Saturday, February 4th

Time – 9am to Noon

Instructor - Barbara

Both the Adult and Children’s patterns are available at YWAT. Yarn and needle size required based on the pattern you choose. Please purchase your yarn and supplies prior to the beginning of class.

 

 

 

BIG EASY GANSEY SWEATER.

Described as an “easy-to knit oversized Gansey”. The sample sweater is knitted with Berroco Remix. YWAT currently has in stock Beth Brown-Reinsel’s book Knitting Ganseys. This book is an excellent reference for Gansey knitting and includes a selection of Beth’s patterns in both adult and children sizes.

If you would like to join in this class you can choose to knit the Big Easy Gansey or select a pattern from Knitting Ganseys. If you chose the Big Easy let us know so a pattern can be ordered for you.

The sweater pictured at left will be on display at YWAT from Saturday, January 28th to the first class on February 4th 

This class will be offered as a Knit-A-Long. Future class dates will be selected at the first meeting.

LEVEL – Intermediate knitter (you must know how to knit, purl and in this class you will learn how to read a chart)

Day –  Saturday, February 11th

Time – 9 am to 11:30am

Insructor - Barbara

Please purchase your yarn and supplies prior to the beginning of class.

Part Four of the January Skacel Knit-A-Long is now available at - http://knitpurlhunter.com/kal/

This will complete your mittens or mitts. How did they turn out? Want to make another pair? YWAT still has a few skeins of Simpliworsted in stock. For those that knitted these mittens did you find the Simpliworsted to be incredibly soft and wonderful to knit? You just know they will keep your hands warm if we ever get some really cold weather.

SNOW!  It took it's sweet time, but here it is. Good day to stay home and knit, but if you decide to venture out make sure you stop by Yarns With A Twist.

The new Lacey yarn by Berroco has arrived and it won't last long. In as little as 2 hours you can create a scarf with a cascade of ruffles. The free pattern, with both knit and crochet instructions, for a scarf is on the inside of the yarn label. We have found that using the crochet hook is easiest and you don't need to know how to crochet.

Colors currently available include: Tearose, Linen, Sangria, Black Licorice, Mallard, True Red, Pearl White and Dusk Grey.

More New Arrivals in the Shop include:

Berroco and Norah Gaughan Patterns

(Note: Berroco Big Kids/Little Kids has great new patterns for children using a variety of Berroco yarns)

Hiya-Hiya Interchangeable Needle Set with sharper points. 

Dumpling Case with Stitch Markers

New Colors of Berroco Remix are on the shelves

Rose is one of the new colors.

Bright and pretty, this yarn is just begging to be taken off the shelf and knitted into a new spring sweater.

ALL REMAINING MISSION FALLS YARN
IS NOW ON SALE AT 40% OFF

OUR CUSTOMERS MAKE THE PRETTIEST THINGS

 Mona F. completed her self-fringing shawl using Tartelette yarn by Knit One Crochet Two. Great job Mona!
This triangular shawl is a great beginner project.
Pattern is available at YWAT

January Skacel KAL Part THREE Now Available

The January Skacel KAL begins today. Part Three of the instructions is now available at - http://knitpurlhunter.com/kal/

This month's pattern is for a pair of mittens, or fingerless mitts, that will include a cable pattern. The KAL is using either one or two skeins of Simpliworsted. One skein if you are making the fingerless mitts, two skeins for the mittens. YWAT still has a nice selection of colors available. You will also need size 5 and 7 double pointed needles (or size necessary to achieve desired gauge).

Winter is finally here! Last weekend we were enjoying fall-like weather, this weekend is perfect for staying indoors, sit by a warm fire and knit. What project are you working on? Is it something just for you?

Brown Sheep Wildfoote Luxury Sock Yarn has arrived. Look at all the pretty colors. Wildfoote is a blend of washable wool and nylon. Each skein has 215 yards, for a pair of socks you will need two. Not only is Wildfoote a wonderful yarn to knit with, it is also inexpensive. Two skeins will cost you less than $15.00. 
Want to learn to knit socks? Let us know and either an individual or group class can be set up to start you on your sock journey. 

The staff of YWAT has been busy counting yarn for the annual inventory. If there is one benefit to inventory, it reminds all of us of what yarns are currently in the bins. While working in the baby yarn section, Sue came across Plymouth KnitCol and the next thing you know she was off knitting a afghan that will be a baby gift.

Sometimes it is hard to imagine what a yarn will look like off the ball and on the needles. Sue knitted her afghan on the diagonal and all she has left is to add the ruffled border. KnitCol comes in a variety of colors. Not only a perfect choice for this afghan, but for either a child's or adult sweater. KnitCol is a 100% superwash wool (Machine wash/dry flat), DK weight, and 137 yards per 50g ball.

 







Sue has been bitten by the afghan bug and she has a second afghan in progress. She chose the pattern shown at the left which is comprised of large squares each a different pattern design. Perfect for learning different knitting techniques. For this afghan Sue chose Sheep Shop yarn which available in many colors and is located in the shop sale area.

Want to knit an afghan but want it done quick? Big Needle Knit Afghans is the book for you. The patterns in this book use Brown Sheep yarns, many available in the shop. Big Needle Knit Afghans is available at YWAT.

The Skacel January KAL is in progress. The instructions for Part 1 (cuff) and Part 2 (thumb gusset and cable pattern) are available at http://knitpurlhunter.com/kal/. Part 3 will be available Thursday. The pattern provides instructions for either a pair of mittens or fingerless mitts. Don't be put off by the cable pattern as it is very simple. There is still time to join in and the shop has some nice colors of Simpliworsted yarn remaining.

Reminder that all Mission Falls yarn is on sale. Think Spring as there is a nice selection of
Mission Falls 1824 Cotton available. 

COMING SOON

BERROCO LACEY

 

How Pretty for Spring. Berroco Lacey is 60% acrylic, 25% Wool and 15% Nylon. Each 3.5 oz hank has 29 yards and you only need one hank to create this beautiful scarf - Cost under $20.00. YWAT has ordered 10 of the 12 available colors (http://www.berroco.com/shade_cards/lacey_sh.html) and the free pattern that is available online (http://www.berroco.com/shade_cards/lacey_sh.html) will also be available in the shop. Once the yarn has arrived we are planning to host a workshop to help you begin your Lacey scarf.

January Skacel KAL Part TWO Now Available

 The January Skacel KAL begins today. Part Two of the instructions is now available at - http://knitpurlhunter.com/kal/

This month's pattern is for a pair of mittens, or fingerless mitts, that will include a cable pattern. The KAL is using either one or two skeins of Simpliworsted. One skein if you are making the fingerless mitts, two skeins for the mittens. YWAT still has a nice selection of colors available. You will also need size 5 and 7 double pointed needles (or size necessary to achieve desired gauge).

ATTENTION MISSION FALLS YARN LOVERS

and anyone else who enjoys knitting, or crocheting,

with great yarn!

ALL REMAINING
MISSION FALLS YARN

is now on sale for

40% off the original price. 

1824 Wool

136 Merino Superwash

1824 Cotton

Some colors still available in quantities

large enough to create an adult sweater. 

 
Once it is gone it is gone,

no special orders

(this company closed in January 2011),

all sales final.

PART One of the January Skacel yarn KAL - Mittens or Mitts - has been posted at http://knitpurlhunter.com/kal/. Are you participating?  YWAT still has a nice selection of the featured yarn - Simpliworsted by HiKoo available.

 

  

Attention Sock Yarn Lovers

YWAT will be receiving soon a shipment of
Wildfoote Luxury Sock yarn from Brown Sheep.

Wildfoote is 75% washable wool and 25% nylon and 

215 yards per skein. One pair socks requires two skeins - 

Total cost under $15.00.

Learn to Knit Socks - Ongoing class taught by Carol.
Time - every Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 to 5:00 pm
Learn sock knitting basics or assist you with any sock knitting questions or problems you are experiencing.
If you are unable to join Carol on Wednesdays let us know. We will do our best to find a time that will fit with your schedule.

OUR CUSTOMERS MAKE THE PRETTIEST THINGS

 Milva M. crocheted the gold table runner and a red scarf for Christmas Presents and both were loved by their recipients.
They were made out of Nazli Gelin's Garden Metallic 

Milva M. also crocheted this pretty cowl using out of one of Ellyn Cooper's beautiful hand dyes.  The color is Blue Raspberry.

Beautitful job on all your projects Milva.

January Skacel KAL Part One Now Available

The January Skacel KAL begins today. Part one of the instructions is now available at - http://knitpurlhunter.com/kal/

This month's pattern is for a pair of mittens, or fingerless mitts, that will include a cable pattern. The KAL is using either one or two skeins of Simpliworsted. One skein if you are making the fingerless mitts, two skeins for the mittens. YWAT still has a nice selection of colors available. You will also need size 5 and 7 double pointed needles (or size necessary to achieve desired gauge).

The Mitten, Hat and Scarf Workshop will soon be back on Tuesday nights. This is a good first project to begin the New Year.

From YARNS WITH A TWIST 

The Number One New Year Resolution on your list should be to finally begin that long wanted knitted, or crocheted, project just for YOU. YWAT has a large selection of patterns available in hard and soft cover books, loose-leaf and current magazines to help you choose your "YOU" project. 

The new Class list will be posted soon. If there is a project you would like to tackle or a new technique you would like to learn, let us know. We will try to include it in future classes.
The Mitten, Hat and Scarf Workshop will resume later this month, date will be posted soon. We will still meet Tuesday evenings but the time will be changed to 5pm to 7pm.(instead of the previous 8pm).
Learn to Knit Socks is an ongoing class and Carol is available every Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 to 5:00 pm, to teach you how to knit socks or assist you with any sock knitting questions or problems you are experiencing. If you are unable to join Carol on Wednesdays let us know. We will do our best to find a time that will fit with your schedule.

Reminder that Skacel yarns will begin their January Knit A Long this coming Thursday. This month the pattern will be for a pair of Mittens or Fingerless Mitts - your choice. YWAT still has a nice selection of the featured yarn available.

OUR CUSTOMERS MAKE THE PRETTIEST THINGS

Christmas Socking was knit by Barbara Z out of Ragge Yarn from Swedish Yarn Imports. The yarn makes its own pattern.You did a great job Barbara.