Week Wound Up – March 4

Week Wound Up – March 4

Greeting from space! Here’s what has been happening around the shop this week and upcoming classes and events.

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Hazel Knits Cadence

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Miss Babs Yowza, K2 and Yummy 2-ply Toes have returned in a mega shipment. There are dozens upon dozens of colors in each base.

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Kalinka has been fully restocked just in time for your spring and summer knitting!

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New and adorable scissors are here. $10-$12

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Events

There are a few last-minute openings in Franklin Habit’s Shadow Knitting Workshop on Saturday, March 5th. Be sure to grab a spot in this unique workshop!

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Sivia Harding is coming to space is April and will be offering a variety of fabulous workshops! Beaded Button Bracelets and Short Row Stripes workshops are scheduled for April 8th and the Lace and Beads Workshop , Put a Bead On It Workshop and I-Cord Knitted Jewelry Workshop are on April 9th. Spaces are filling quickly, so be sure to sign up soon.

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Ann Weaver will be offering a workshop on Sunday, April 3rd for her fabulously fun Albers Cowl workshop. This cowl is a great chance to use up scraps and play with color! This workshop is always a favorite!

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The 2016 Metro Yarn Crawl will run from April 1st-10th and features 10 area shops (10 days, 10 shops!). Purchase a MYC tote for $15 and enjoy 20% at all participating stores. Check out this post for the full list of shops and more information.

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Olga Buraya-Kefelian will be offering the Swiss Cross Fair Isle Cowl workshop beginning on April 21st. This chunky cowl is a great introduction to Fair Isle knitting, all while creating a stylish and warm accessory.

Swiss Cross Cowl by Olga Buraya-Kefelian
Swiss Cross Cowl by Olga Buraya-Kefelian

Mark your calendars for the Hazel Knits Pop Up Shop running from May 4th-8th. You’ll be able to purchase unique kits, one of a kind colorways and the popular big wheels. You’ll also have a chance to meet Wendee, the dyer genius behind Hazel Knits as well!

 

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Susan B. Anderson is indeed coming to space in May! She will be offering the Build a Toy workshop on May 19th, Exploring Shawl Shapes workshop and Top-Down Seamless Dolls workshop on May 20th, and the Design You Own Fair Isle Mitts workshop and Egg to Owl workshop on May 21st. Both Exploring Shawl Shapes and Top-Down Seamless Dolls are currently sold out, but please give us a call to be placed on the wait list.

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© Susan B. Anderson

Classes

Treat yourself to a new skill this winter with our Introduction to Knitting or Introduction to Crochet classes!

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Move beyond scarves and other flat projects with the Beanie Hat class on March 7th. This is a great second class option that will get you well on your way to your first hat. $50.

 

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If you’re ready to try the fun world of knitted cables, check out the Intro to Cabling – Cabled Scarf class on March 9th. $40.

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© Brooklyn Tweed / Jared Flood

The First Hat – Ribbed Beanie class is our favorite second course after completing the Intro to Knitting Course. This class begins on March 19th and gives you the option of a beanie or slouch hat. $65.

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The Entrelac Scarf – Purling Backwards course is a great intro to the technique of purling backwards (sure to speed up your knitting) all while learning the unique art of entrelac. This course begins on March 19th and you have the option of knitting a scarf or wrap. $65.

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Happy Stitching!

 

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