Greetings from space! Here’s what has been happening around the shop this week as well as upcoming classes and events.
Just Landed
Lykke interchangeable needles are back in stock
Star Wars Crochet, On the Loom and Easy Fair Isle Knitting
Ann Budd Knits see-through gauge tools
Events
Join us tonight, Friday, February 17th for Friday Night Stitch at the Movies, featuring So I Married an Axe Murderer. Grab a seat around 6 and the movie will begin at 7. We hear this is the best cure for that lingering Valentine’s Day hangover.
There’s just one spot left in the No Risk, All Reward Steeks! Workshop with Ann Weaver on Sunday, February 26th. Use old or thrifted sweaters to learn how to steek, without any fear of ruining your work.
Classes
Treat yourself to a new skill this winter with our Introduction to Knitting or Introduction to Crochet classes!
If you’ve ever been captivated, yet intimidated, by lace shawls, check out the Introduction to Lace: Ashton class beginning on Tuesday, February 21st. Learn the basics of lace and triangular shawl construction while knitting the Ashton shawl using worsted weight yarn. $65.
Never be without the perfect cast on again! Learn several cast on methods, both practical and decorative, in the Cast Ons for All Occasions class on Saturday, February 25th. $40.
Learn the basics of stranded knitting and yarn management in the Stranded Knitting – Maroo Mitts class on Saturday, February 25th. You’ll come out with all you need to know to make these cute mitts, perfect for keeping your hands toasty. $40.
If you know the basic crochet stitches but are ready to expand you skill set, check out our Crochet Cowl class on Thursday, March 2nd. Create a cowl using the Granny Square Stitch that’s a fresh take on the traditional Granny Square. $40.
Expand your knitting horizons with the Fair Isle Mittens class beginning on Saturday, March 4th. Armed with three fun colors, you’ll create these classy mittens while learning how to knit Fair Isle and construct a mitten. $80.
Learn the basics of top-down raglan sweater construction by creating an adorable baby sweater in the Introduction to Sweaters class beginning on Saturday, March 4th. The smaller scale makes the project much less intimidating, allowing you to really focus on the construction methods. $80.
New Look!
We’ve rearranged this past week! Be sure to swing by to see all of the fingering weight in the front room and our full bulky section by the wet bar.
Happy Stitching!