New Cascade Yarns are in the Building and March Classes

Friday afternoon the UPS truck pulled up to the shop door and delivered all the new and lovely Cascade yarns - Pacific, Pima Ultra Cotton, 220 Superwash Sport, Venezia Sport, Heritage Silk and Silk Paints. We immediately opened the boxes to check it in, receive it, label it and then begin stocking the shelves.

Cascade 220 Superwash

Just a sampling of the many colors of Cascade Pacific

Ultra Pima Cotton

Cascade 220 Superwash Sport
(left three bins and right top two bins)

The result is bins and bins of beautiful colors just waiting to be knitted, or crocheted, into sweaters, afghans, socks or whatever you desire.

Still waiting for space, but ready to sell, is the Cascade Pacific - a soft wool and acrylic blend (Your going to fall in love not only with Pacific yarn, but the price too. Very affordable.), Heritage Silk and Silk Paints - 85% Merino Superwash and 15% Mulberry Silk. (Socknitters don't even wait for this yarn to be put on the shelves.) and Venezia Sport - 70 % Merino Wool and 30% Mulberry Silk.

What Else Arrived At The Shop This Week?

More Hiya Hiya Dumpling and Stitch Markers

Addi Lace Long Tip Clicks

Longer Lace Tips have the same sharp point as the regular Lace needles, but are just over 5 inches in length, which some knitters prefer. Each kit includes US sizes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11, along with 3 pliable blue Lifeline Cords which create 24", 32", and 40" needles, 1 Click connector, and a gold addi heart pin.

 

Last Call For February Classes -

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.
Date: Wednesday, February 29th
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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.

NEW CLASSES FOR MARCH
 
 Building Blocks Afghan

Let’s build an afghan and build your knitting skills one block at a time. Using the book, Building Blocks by Michelle Hunter, we will knit twelve different squares each using different knitting techniques with each block building on the skills learned in the previous block. When completed you will have learned – knit, purl, increase, decrease, cables, right and left twists, even chart reading.
This is an excellent class for anyone, including beginners, who want to increase their knitting knowledge.

Day – Saturday, March 3rd (this class will work two squares at a time until all squares, and your afghan, is completed. Future class dates will be determined on March 3rd).

-- Photo at right: First Six Squares knitted with Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Worsted.
Time – 9:30a to 11:30a
Instructor – Barbara
Level – Advanced Beginner. This is NOT a learn to knit class. You should have a basic understanding of knitting and are comfortable with casting on, knit and purl.
Supplies – Book - Building Blocks by Michelle Hunter, Size 10/24” circular needle, Suggested Accessories - cable needle, stitch markers, sticky notes, highlighter tape, tapestry needle. For class participants only, the book used in this class will be 20% off.
Yarn – Any Worsted or Aran Weight yarn. Yarn Suggestions – Cascade 220 Wool or Superwash, Cascade Greenland, Cascade Pacific, Plymouth Select Worsted. You will need approx. 140 yards per square. 

Seamless Raglan Cardigan or
Pullover for Babies and Kids.

Learn how to knit a perfectly sized raglan pullover or cardigan. Pattern includes multiple sizes and different stitch gauges. Christiane will guide you through the step-by-step instructions with a beautiful end result.

Day – Wednesday, March 7 and 14th.

Time – 7pm to 9pm

Instructor – Christiane

Level – Advanced Beginner

Please purchase all yarn and supplies prior to class.

 

Mosaic Knittted Pouches

Are you intrigued by color work but intimidated by the idea of having to manage two or more yarns across a row? Then mosaic knitting may be the thing to try. Mosaic knitting is an interesting technique where you will use multiple colors, but each row is worked with only one. The magic happens when you add slipped stitches. The end result is a dense sturdy fabric perfect for these pouches. This project is worked flat. The pattern gives you a choice of three sizes to make ranging from 3" x 3.75" to 5.5" x 5.75".

Day: Wednesday, March 21

Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Instructor: Margaret 

Level: Intermediate or adventurous advanced beginner. Must know how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off.

Material: Worsted weight yarn - either one skein color-changing yarn such as Noro Silk Garden OR one skein EACH of two contrasting colors

Size 6 needles and size 7 needles. These can be straight or circular, student's choice.

Please purchase all yarn and supplies prior to class.

Pattern is available at http://versusmag.blogspot.com/2011/04/mosaic-knitted-pouches-tutorial-with.html please download your copy prior to class.

Box Drape Vest

The combination of boxes and a nice drape create a vest that anyone, no matter their size, can wear and look marvelous. Once you get started you won’t want to stop.

This pattern was chosen from the book Swing Swagger Drape: Knit the Colors of Australia by Jane Slicer-Smith.

Day – Saturday, March 24th

Time – 9:30am to 11:30am

Instructor - Sheila

Level – Intermediate

Please purchase all yarn and supplies prior to class. For class participants only, the book used in this class will be 20% off.

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.

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.

 

Sandee has been keeping herself busy
cranking out socks on her
Erlbacher Gearhart Circular Sock Knitting Machine.

The Erlbacher Gearhart is a reproduction of the Gearhart Circular Sock Knitting Machine that was originally made in the 1920's. David "Pee Wee" Erlbacher of Erlbacher Gear and Machine Works decided to reproduce this piece of history in 2010. If you would like more information or a demonstration, contact Sandee at the shop.

Yarns With A Twist also has in stock:

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.

March Classes

The March Newsletter will be out soon, but we wanted to post an advance announcement for our March classes.
We will begin on Saturday, March 3rd with:

Building Blocks Afghan

Let’s build an afghan and build your knitting skills one block at a time. Using the book, Building Blocks by Michelle Hunter, we will knit twelve different squares each using different knitting techniques with each block building on the skills learned in the previous block. When completed you will have learned – knit, purl, increase, decrease, cables, right and left twists, even chart reading.
This is an excellent class for anyone, including beginners, who want to increase their knitting knowledge.
Day – Saturday, March 3rd (this class will work two squares at a time until all squares, and your afghan, is completed. Future class dates will be determined on March 3rd).
Time – 9:30a to 11:30a
Instructor – Barbara
Level – Advanced Beginner. This is NOT a learn to knit class. You should have a basic understanding of knitting and are comfortable with casting on, knit and purl.
Supplies – Book - Building Blocks by Michelle Hunter, Size 10/24” circular needle, Suggested Accessories - cable needle, stitch markers, sticky notes, highlighter tape, tapestry needle. For class participants only, the book used in this class will be 20% off.
Yarn – Any Worsted or Aran Weight yarn. Suggestion – Cascade 220 Wool or Superwash, Cascade Greenland, Plymouth Select Worsted. You will need approx. 140 yards per square.
Solid Color – 10 skeins
Two Color – 10 skeins – 5 skeins of each color
Multi-Color Version – 12 skeins – one of each color

On Wednesday, March 7th and 14th join Christiane for:

Seamless Raglan Cardigan or Pullover for Babies and Kids.

Learn how to knit a perfectly sized raglan pullover or cardigan. Pattern includes multiple sizes and different stitch gauges. Christiane will guide you through the step-by-step instructions with a beautiful end result.

Day – Wednesday, March 7 and 14th.

Time – 7pm to 9pm

Instructor – Christiane

Level – Advanced Beginner

Please purchase all yarn and supplies prior to class.

On Wednesday, March 21st, don't miss this opportunity to learn a new technique and knit:

Mosaic Knittted Pouches

Are you intrigued by color work but intimidated by the idea of having to manage two or more yarns across a row? Then mosaic knitting may be the thing to try. Mosaic knitting is an interesting technique where you will use multiple colors, but each row is worked with only one. The magic happens when you add slipped stitches. The end result is a dense sturdy fabric perfect for these pouches. This project is worked flat. The pattern gives you a choice of three sizes to make ranging from 3" x 3.75" to 5.5" x 5.75".

Day: Wednesday, March 21

Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Instructor: Margaret

Level: Intermediate or adventurous advanced beginner. Must know how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off.

Material: Worsted weight yarn - either one skein color-changing yarn such as Noro Silk Garden OR one skein EACH of two contrasting colors

Size 6 needles and size 7 needles. These can be straight or circular, student's choice.

Please purchase all yarn and supplies prior to class.

Pattern is available at http://versusmag.blogspot.com/2011/04/mosaic-knitted-pouches-tutorial-with.html please download your copy prior to class..

Last, but not least, on March 24th add to your spring wardrobe with:

Box Drape Vest

The combination of boxes and a nice drape create a vest that anyone, no matter their size, can wear and look marvelous. Once you get started you won’t want to stop.

This pattern was chosen from the book Swing Swagger Drape: Knit the Colors of Australia by Jane Slicer-Smith.

Day – Saturday, March 24th

Time – 9:30am to 11:30am

Instructor - Sheila

Level – Intermediate

Please purchase all yarn and supplies prior to class. For class participants only, the book used in this class will be 20% off.

One last class in February and there is still space available:

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.

Date: 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.

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.

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.

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.

Happy Valentines Day - Special Red Yarn Sale

SPECIAL SALE

20% off all red yarn from Tuesday
February 14th - Saturday February 18th.

(Yarn which is already on sale is excluded. All sales are final)

REMINDER that this month YWAT is featuring

Lismi Knits, Christiane Burkhard designs

Christiane’s classes begin Wednesday, Feb 15^th from 7pm to 9pm. There will be an additional class on Saturday, Feb. 25th from 9:30 to 11:30am. You choose which Lismi Knits design, or designs, you would like to knit. Don’t  forget to call and reserve your place.

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

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

”Entrelac is defined as a knitting technique that produces a fabric with a woven appearance – tiers of tilting blocks appear to run over and under each other worked in one piece as a series of interconnecting rectangle.” Are you now feeling sufficiently intimidated? Don’t be – Entrelac knitting is not only fun but the end results leave you with a project you will be proud of.

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.

BIG EASY GANSEY

This class has begun, but it is never too late to join in. Class Option - Choose the Big Easy Gansey or select a pattern from the book Knitting Ganseys by Beth Brown-Reinsel. This book is an excellent reference for Gansey knitting and includes a selection of Beth’s patterns in both adult and children sizes.
This class will be offered as a Knit-A-Long.

LEVEL – Intermediate (you must know how to knit, purl and in this class you will learn how to read a chart)
Day – Saturday, February 18th
Time – 9 am to 11:30am
Instructor - Barbara

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

Felted Slipper Class

This class is winding down but if you still need help, Barbara will be available Saturday, February 18th from 9am to 11:30am. Otherwise, please stop by the shop anytime and Sandee will be available to assist you.

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.

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.

 

Did you know that YWAT also carries.......

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.

NEW PATTERNS IN THE SHOP

Thick Warm Slippers for every member of your family. Both patterns use Bulky yarn. 

KNITTING PURE AND SIMPLE
ADULT MUKLUK SLIPPERS (left)

KNITTING PURE AND SIMPLE

CHILDREN MUKLUK SLIPPERS (right)

 

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

ONCE IT IS GONE, IT IS GONE.