MARCH = SANDEE's BIRTHDAY

and she is celebrating with a SALE.

Not just any sale, but a BIG BALLOON SALE.

The Party begins on
Tuesday, March 13th and continues through
Saturday, March 24th  

ALL YARN (INCLUDING SALE YARN), BOOKS AND PATTERNS ARE ON SALE

Discounts, ranging from 20% to 35%, will be received when you check out and will be based on your total purchase. Your discount will be determined when you choose a balloon and pop it.
The amount of your discount will be on a paper inside.

Sale does not include Knitting Needles, Crochet Hooks, Accessories,

Spinning Wheels or Looms. Sale discounts do not apply to previous purchases.

All Sales Final.

Come in and wish Sandee a Happy Birthday

and at the same time stock up on all your favorite yarns.

This includes the new yarns for spring too.

Last Chance to Sign Up for Margaret’s Entrelac Class

Due to the nasty weather on Wednesday, February 29th, the Entrelac class was rescheduled to Wednesday, March 14th.

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, March 14th

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.

Seamless Raglan Cardigan or

Pullover for Babies and Kids

Wednesday, March 14th

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 14th.

Time: 7pm to 9pm

Instructor: Christiane

Level: Advanced Beginner

Please purchase all yarn and supplies prior to class.

Mosaic Knitted Pouches

Wednesday, March 21st

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

Saturday, March 24th

Not only easy to make but an easy fit! The vest can be worn open or wrapped with a belt. The basket weave stitch makes for lovely reversible folds. The combination of boxes and a nice drape create a vest that anyone, no matter their size, can wear and look marvelous. If we can get Sandee to take it off, the vest will be on display in the shop. This vest was knitted by our own Sheila and she used Queensland Rustic Tweed.

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.

Gansey Sweater and Building Blocks Afghan knit-a-long will meet again on Tuesday evening, March 13th from 5pm to 7:30pm and Saturday morning, March 24th from 9:30am to 11:30am.

 New Cascade Heritage Silk sock yarn. Pattern: Child's French Sock from Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush

Ellyn Cooper's Yarn Sonnets Zohar Sock Yarn

Pattern: Asymmetrical Cables from
Sock Knitting Master Class by Ann Budd

Learn to Knit Socks  

Ongoing class held Wednesday afternoons. Learn how to knit a basic sock. 
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.

LAST, BUT NOT LEAST........

As many of you know, Sandee has been actively knitting on a CSM (circular sock machine) using the Elrbacher Gearhart manufactured in Cape Girardeau, MO. This machine is a reproduction of the original Gearhart made in the late 1800's and early 1900's. She is having a lot of fun and is always happy to show you this great machine, tell you about the family that is manufacturing it and show you the socks she has made. Several people already own one and a group is forming to inspire each other. If you are interested in purchasing or joining the group, stop by the shop or give Sandee a call.

The Ladybug Spinning Wheel (left)

by Schatt Spinning Wheels

Ashford Knitter Looms (center)

Hitchiker Spinning Wheels (right)

by The Merlin Tree

Available at Yarns With A Twist.

Call or Stop by the store for more information.