Monday, December 29, 2008
Markdowns in the sale bin
We have reduced the prices on everything in our sale bins-- if it was $2, it's now $1.oo; if it was $5, it's now $2.oo; and if it was $10, it's now $5.00!
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Upcoming Holiday Hours
We will be closed for Christmas from Tuesday, December 23rd, through Friday, December 26th; reopening for our regular business hours on Saturday, December 27th.
We will be closing early for New Years Eve at 4 PM on Wednesday, December 31st, closed for New Years Day on Thursday, January 1st, and reopening for our regular business hours on Friday, January 2nd.
We will be closing early for New Years Eve at 4 PM on Wednesday, December 31st, closed for New Years Day on Thursday, January 1st, and reopening for our regular business hours on Friday, January 2nd.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
The December sock club yarn is ready!
My deep apologies for being about a week behind on this (I've asked Sharon to smack me the next time I decide I want to do a complicated dye job the same week that I also want to put the class schedule together, especially if I want to do all of that between major holidays...) but the December sock club yarn is ready. If you are out of town, your yarn has been mailed to you, and I think the person who has to wait the longest (depending on the Royal Post) should get hers by the Friday or Saturday after Christmas. The in-town people have been notified via Ravelry that the yarn is ready for them to pick up.
Here is a picture of the undyed yarn (not black & white this time! Just... white!). This month’s selection is a new base for us; a 65% merino/35% bamboo yarn. We hope you like it! I've already started knitting with mine, and as soon as I hear from everyone that they've gotten theirs, I'll post a picture of the socks-in-progress.
Here is a picture of the undyed yarn (not black & white this time! Just... white!). This month’s selection is a new base for us; a 65% merino/35% bamboo yarn. We hope you like it! I've already started knitting with mine, and as soon as I hear from everyone that they've gotten theirs, I'll post a picture of the socks-in-progress.
Class: Introduction to Dyeing Techniques
January 10 & 17, 2009 (Saturdays)
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM | $70 | Materials Included
Curious about what it takes to dye your own yarn? Come find out!
Class members will get approximately 250 yards of a worsted weight yarn which will be split up in three ways and dyed.
Week one: learn a little bit about color theory, how to get the color you want, kettle dye one skein of yarn, and hand-paint a second skein of yarn. There will be at-home work involved for your hand-painting!
Week two: go over your at-home results and ask questions about the two skeins dyed in the previous week, and kettle dye the third skein using what you’ve learned in the last two weeks.
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM | $70 | Materials Included
Curious about what it takes to dye your own yarn? Come find out!
Class members will get approximately 250 yards of a worsted weight yarn which will be split up in three ways and dyed.
Week one: learn a little bit about color theory, how to get the color you want, kettle dye one skein of yarn, and hand-paint a second skein of yarn. There will be at-home work involved for your hand-painting!
Week two: go over your at-home results and ask questions about the two skeins dyed in the previous week, and kettle dye the third skein using what you’ve learned in the last two weeks.
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
Class: Introduction to Crochet
Saturdays January 17, 24, and 31, 2009
2-5 PM
$75 | Materials Included
This class will be for those who have never crocheted before, or perhaps learned years ago but set it aside and feel that they need a refresher from the beginning steps.
Week One: Learn about different weights of yarn and the different projects they can be used for; how to read a yarn label; tools of the trade; the chain stitch; single crochet.
Week Two: Refresher on the chain stitch and single crochet; half-double crochet; double crochet; triple crochet.
Week Three: Crochet in the round; increasing and decreasing; changing to a new ball of yarn; changing to a different color; abbreviations and reading patterns.
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
2-5 PM
$75 | Materials Included
This class will be for those who have never crocheted before, or perhaps learned years ago but set it aside and feel that they need a refresher from the beginning steps.
Week One: Learn about different weights of yarn and the different projects they can be used for; how to read a yarn label; tools of the trade; the chain stitch; single crochet.
Week Two: Refresher on the chain stitch and single crochet; half-double crochet; double crochet; triple crochet.
Week Three: Crochet in the round; increasing and decreasing; changing to a new ball of yarn; changing to a different color; abbreviations and reading patterns.
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Class: Knit a Monogrammed Sweater (In the style of a “Weasley Sweater”)
Jan. 12, 19, Feb. 2, 9, March 2, 23 (Mondays)
6-8 PM | $80 | Materials Not Included
This classic drop sleeve sweater is a perfect first or second sweater project. Using a percentage system, the sweater can be knit in any size with any gauge of yarn. Swatches will be measured and this information will be plugged into a formula resulting in a sweater pattern that fits only you! You will also learn the following skills: Intarsia, grafting stitches, seaming, and picking up stitches.
Materials are not included in this class. A 15% discount will be given on any merchandise purchased at Hanks that will be used in this class, though you are welcome to use yarn purchased elsewhere. We will be happy to help you choose appropriate yarn and needles. This is a homework intense class!
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
6-8 PM | $80 | Materials Not Included
This classic drop sleeve sweater is a perfect first or second sweater project. Using a percentage system, the sweater can be knit in any size with any gauge of yarn. Swatches will be measured and this information will be plugged into a formula resulting in a sweater pattern that fits only you! You will also learn the following skills: Intarsia, grafting stitches, seaming, and picking up stitches.
Materials are not included in this class. A 15% discount will be given on any merchandise purchased at Hanks that will be used in this class, though you are welcome to use yarn purchased elsewhere. We will be happy to help you choose appropriate yarn and needles. This is a homework intense class!
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Class: 2009 Afghan - The January Square
Jan. 10, 2009 (Saturday)
2-5 PM | $30 | Materials Included
During 2009 we will be making an afghan. While the patterns will always be free (like the 2008 scarf patterns), we will be offering workshops for those that need a little jump-start. Classes will give you dedicated class time and instruction, a set of needles, and appropriate yarn for the project.
The January Square is a simple basketweave pattern that anyone familiar with casting on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, and binding off can do.
During the class we will get you started on the January square. We will provide needles and the appropriate weight yarn for the afghan (all squares will call for a worsted weight yarn that gets between 4-5 sts/inch on a US 7-9 needle), get you cast on and the first pattern repeat accomplished.
This class would not be good for someone who has never knit before, but if you can at least cast on and do the knit stitch, and are motivated to learn how to purl, this class is for you!
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
2-5 PM | $30 | Materials Included
During 2009 we will be making an afghan. While the patterns will always be free (like the 2008 scarf patterns), we will be offering workshops for those that need a little jump-start. Classes will give you dedicated class time and instruction, a set of needles, and appropriate yarn for the project.
The January Square is a simple basketweave pattern that anyone familiar with casting on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, and binding off can do.
During the class we will get you started on the January square. We will provide needles and the appropriate weight yarn for the afghan (all squares will call for a worsted weight yarn that gets between 4-5 sts/inch on a US 7-9 needle), get you cast on and the first pattern repeat accomplished.
This class would not be good for someone who has never knit before, but if you can at least cast on and do the knit stitch, and are motivated to learn how to purl, this class is for you!
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
Class: Introduction to Knitting
Jan. 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2009 (Thursdays)
6-8 PM | $100 | Materials Included
This class will be for those who have never knit before, or perhaps learned years ago but set it aside and feel that they need a refresher from the beginning steps.
Week One: Learn about different weights of yarn and the different projects they can be used for; how to read a yarn label; tools of the trade; casting on; the knit stitch.
Week Two: Refresher on casting on and the knit stitch; the purl stitch; the difference between garter and stockinette.
Week Three: Ribbing; increases and decreases; changing to a new ball of yarn; changing to a different color.
Week Four: Symbols and charts; the importance of dye lots; yarn substitution; cables; binding off.
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
6-8 PM | $100 | Materials Included
This class will be for those who have never knit before, or perhaps learned years ago but set it aside and feel that they need a refresher from the beginning steps.
Week One: Learn about different weights of yarn and the different projects they can be used for; how to read a yarn label; tools of the trade; casting on; the knit stitch.
Week Two: Refresher on casting on and the knit stitch; the purl stitch; the difference between garter and stockinette.
Week Three: Ribbing; increases and decreases; changing to a new ball of yarn; changing to a different color.
Week Four: Symbols and charts; the importance of dye lots; yarn substitution; cables; binding off.
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Upcoming Class List
Please read this first: Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given. Individual classes/lessons available by request (prices may vary)
Introduction to Knitting
Jan. 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2009 (Thursdays)
6-8 PM | $100 | Materials Included
2009 Afghan: January Square
Jan. 10, 2009 (Saturday)
2-5 PM | $30 | Materials Included
Introduction to Dyeing
Jan. 10 & 17 (Saturdays)
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM | $70 | Materials Included
Knit a Monogrammed Sweater
(In the style of a “Weasley Sweater”)
Jan. 12, 19, Feb. 2, 9, March 2, 23 (Mondays)
6-8 PM | $80 | Materials Not Included
Introduction to Crochet
Jan. 17, 24, & 31, 2009 (Saturdays)
2-5 PM | $75 | Materials Included
Introduction to Needlefelting
Jan. 24 & 31, 2009 (Saturdays)
10:30– 1:30 | $60 | Materials Included
Coronet: A Cabled Hat
Jan. 26, Feb 16 & 23, 2009 (Mondays)
6-8 PM | $75 | Materials Included
Soap Sweater: Intro to Cables
Feb. 11, 2009 (Wed.)
6-8 PM | $30 | Materials Included
Learn to Knit Hats
Feb. 12, 19, & 26, 2009 (Thursdays)
6-8 PM | $75 | Materials Included
2009 Afghan: February Square
Feb. 14, 2009 (Sat.)
2-5 PM | $30 | Materials Included
Introduction to Crock Pot Dyeing
Feb. 21, 2009 (Saturday)
10:30– 1:30 | $35 | Materials Included
Crochet an Amigarumi Monkey
Feb, 21 & 28, 2009 (Sat.)
2-5 PM | $50 | Materials Included
Introduction to Spinning
Feb 27, Mar. 6, 13, & 20, 2009 (Fri.)
6-8 PM | $125 | Materials Included ($200 refundable material deposit fee)
Soap Sweater: Intro to Fair Isle
March 4, 2009 (Wednesday)
6-8 PM | $30 | Materials Included
Introduction to Lace Knitting
March 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2009 (Thursdays)
6-8 PM | $100 | Materials Included
Introduction to Knitting
March 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2009 (Saturdays)
10:30– 1:30 | $100 | Materials Included
2009 Afghan: March Square
March 7, 2009 (Sat.)
2-5 PM | $30 | Materials Included
Learn to Knit with Beaded Yarn
March 9 & 16, 2009 (Mondays)
6-8 PM | $70 | Materials Included
Sock Knitting using DPNs
March 11, 18, & 25, 2009 (Wed.)
6-8 PM | $75 | Materials Included
Learn to Knit Mitered Squares
March 14 & 21, 2009 (Saturdays)
2-5 PM| $50 | Materials Included
Make Your Own Stitch Markers
March 28, 2009 (Saturday)
2-5 PM| $25 | Materials Not Included
Buttonholes, Seaming, & Picking up Stitches
March 30, 2009 (Monday)
6-8 PM | $25 | Materials Not Included
Introduction to Spinning
April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 2009 (Fri.)
6-8 PM | $125 | Materials Included ($200 refundable material deposit fee)
Introduction to Knitting
Jan. 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2009 (Thursdays)
6-8 PM | $100 | Materials Included
2009 Afghan: January Square
Jan. 10, 2009 (Saturday)
2-5 PM | $30 | Materials Included
Introduction to Dyeing
Jan. 10 & 17 (Saturdays)
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM | $70 | Materials Included
Knit a Monogrammed Sweater
(In the style of a “Weasley Sweater”)
Jan. 12, 19, Feb. 2, 9, March 2, 23 (Mondays)
6-8 PM | $80 | Materials Not Included
Introduction to Crochet
Jan. 17, 24, & 31, 2009 (Saturdays)
2-5 PM | $75 | Materials Included
Introduction to Needlefelting
Jan. 24 & 31, 2009 (Saturdays)
10:30– 1:30 | $60 | Materials Included
Coronet: A Cabled Hat
Jan. 26, Feb 16 & 23, 2009 (Mondays)
6-8 PM | $75 | Materials Included
Soap Sweater: Intro to Cables
Feb. 11, 2009 (Wed.)
6-8 PM | $30 | Materials Included
Learn to Knit Hats
Feb. 12, 19, & 26, 2009 (Thursdays)
6-8 PM | $75 | Materials Included
2009 Afghan: February Square
Feb. 14, 2009 (Sat.)
2-5 PM | $30 | Materials Included
Introduction to Crock Pot Dyeing
Feb. 21, 2009 (Saturday)
10:30– 1:30 | $35 | Materials Included
Crochet an Amigarumi Monkey
Feb, 21 & 28, 2009 (Sat.)
2-5 PM | $50 | Materials Included
Introduction to Spinning
Feb 27, Mar. 6, 13, & 20, 2009 (Fri.)
6-8 PM | $125 | Materials Included ($200 refundable material deposit fee)
Soap Sweater: Intro to Fair Isle
March 4, 2009 (Wednesday)
6-8 PM | $30 | Materials Included
Introduction to Lace Knitting
March 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2009 (Thursdays)
6-8 PM | $100 | Materials Included
Introduction to Knitting
March 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2009 (Saturdays)
10:30– 1:30 | $100 | Materials Included
2009 Afghan: March Square
March 7, 2009 (Sat.)
2-5 PM | $30 | Materials Included
Learn to Knit with Beaded Yarn
March 9 & 16, 2009 (Mondays)
6-8 PM | $70 | Materials Included
Sock Knitting using DPNs
March 11, 18, & 25, 2009 (Wed.)
6-8 PM | $75 | Materials Included
Learn to Knit Mitered Squares
March 14 & 21, 2009 (Saturdays)
2-5 PM| $50 | Materials Included
Make Your Own Stitch Markers
March 28, 2009 (Saturday)
2-5 PM| $25 | Materials Not Included
Buttonholes, Seaming, & Picking up Stitches
March 30, 2009 (Monday)
6-8 PM | $25 | Materials Not Included
Introduction to Spinning
April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 2009 (Fri.)
6-8 PM | $125 | Materials Included ($200 refundable material deposit fee)
Friday, December 5, 2008
Discussion of the Month
Last month we talked about crocheting and knitting for pets (not too many of you do that!)... this month, let's talk about baby/kid/toddler projects! Do you knit for little people? How did the project turn out? Did you knock out a hat-and-booties set in a day? Or did you plan on making that newborn afghan.... and it turned into a fifth-birthday present?
In case you missed the Uptown Art Hop...
... you missed a fantastic event!
1. Down the walkway, 2. Fun times in the yarn shop!, 3. Fun times in the yarn shop!, 4. Sheep Xing (watch out for frogs), 5. Fun times in the yarn shop!, 6. Watching the Spinning class, 7. Fun times in the yarn shop!, 8. Delicious Sweetwater coffee, 9. Hop on down to the yarn shop!
Our shop was filled with spinners, knitters, and crocheters - everyone kept warm with the wonderful coffee from Sweetwater - and the whole plaza was filled with people admiring, appreciating, and enjoying the many arts and crafts that were on display. Quite a number of fiber enthusiasts who had never been in our store were surprised and pleased to find out we were here (welcome to the family, y'all!). Overall the event was a resounding success, and we look forward to having another!
1. Down the walkway, 2. Fun times in the yarn shop!, 3. Fun times in the yarn shop!, 4. Sheep Xing (watch out for frogs), 5. Fun times in the yarn shop!, 6. Watching the Spinning class, 7. Fun times in the yarn shop!, 8. Delicious Sweetwater coffee, 9. Hop on down to the yarn shop!
Our shop was filled with spinners, knitters, and crocheters - everyone kept warm with the wonderful coffee from Sweetwater - and the whole plaza was filled with people admiring, appreciating, and enjoying the many arts and crafts that were on display. Quite a number of fiber enthusiasts who had never been in our store were surprised and pleased to find out we were here (welcome to the family, y'all!). Overall the event was a resounding success, and we look forward to having another!
December is for Stephanie
Rounding up 2008: A Year in Scarves... we have December is for Stephanie.
This scarf was knit with one skein of Aslan Trends Artesanal (shown in "Cyan") on size 8 straight needles. The pattern is available here, and you can check it out on Ravelry here.
This finishes up 2008: A Year in Scarves. Wondering what 2009 holds...? Stay tuned for our December newsletter to find out what next year will bring!
This scarf was knit with one skein of Aslan Trends Artesanal (shown in "Cyan") on size 8 straight needles. The pattern is available here, and you can check it out on Ravelry here.
This finishes up 2008: A Year in Scarves. Wondering what 2009 holds...? Stay tuned for our December newsletter to find out what next year will bring!
Friday, November 21, 2008
Sock Yarn club update
We have had many comments from people who missed the sign-ups for the sock club, so we have decided to offer it again. Through Monday, December 8th (or earlier, if the spots fill up), you can choose one of the two following options (Options 1 & 2 are already closed):
Option 3 (four spots available) -
$50 for in-store pickup/$65 with shipping
You will get three 400-yard skeins of hand-dyed sock yarn, one each during the months of December, April, and August.
Option 4 (four spots available) –
$80 for in-store pickup/$105 with shipping
You will get five 400-yard skeins of hand-dyed sock yarn, one each during the months of December, February, April, June, and August.
And now, the pinky swear: we promise to send you hand-dyed sock yarn and we promise to do our best to produce a quality product. We promise that the color for each month will not be for sale in our shop until six months after the month that we send it to you. We understand that the colors we choose to dye may not wind up being your particular favorite; we ask that just as we are not selling that color in a retail setting for six months, that you also do the same and promise not to sell anything you don’t like until after the six month mark.
This is what the October yarn, Purple Raven, looked like:
And this is how it knits up, in a feather & fan pattern:
Option 3 (four spots available) -
$50 for in-store pickup/$65 with shipping
You will get three 400-yard skeins of hand-dyed sock yarn, one each during the months of December, April, and August.
Option 4 (four spots available) –
$80 for in-store pickup/$105 with shipping
You will get five 400-yard skeins of hand-dyed sock yarn, one each during the months of December, February, April, June, and August.
And now, the pinky swear: we promise to send you hand-dyed sock yarn and we promise to do our best to produce a quality product. We promise that the color for each month will not be for sale in our shop until six months after the month that we send it to you. We understand that the colors we choose to dye may not wind up being your particular favorite; we ask that just as we are not selling that color in a retail setting for six months, that you also do the same and promise not to sell anything you don’t like until after the six month mark.
This is what the October yarn, Purple Raven, looked like:
And this is how it knits up, in a feather & fan pattern:
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Thanksgiving Week Hours
Next week–
We will be open on Wednesday, November 26th from 10-5, closed on Thursday and Friday, and will re-open for our normal business hours on Saturday, November 29, 2008.
In other words:
Sunday 11/23 - Open 10 AM - 7 PM
Monday 11/24 - Open 10 AM - 7 PM
Tuesday 11/25 - Closed as normal
Wednesday 11/26 - Open 10 AM - 5 PM
Thursday 11/27 - Closed! Gobble gobble!
Friday 11/28 - Closed! Gobble gobble!
Saturday 11/29 - Open 10 AM - 7 PM
We will be open on Wednesday, November 26th from 10-5, closed on Thursday and Friday, and will re-open for our normal business hours on Saturday, November 29, 2008.
In other words:
Sunday 11/23 - Open 10 AM - 7 PM
Monday 11/24 - Open 10 AM - 7 PM
Tuesday 11/25 - Closed as normal
Wednesday 11/26 - Open 10 AM - 5 PM
Thursday 11/27 - Closed! Gobble gobble!
Friday 11/28 - Closed! Gobble gobble!
Saturday 11/29 - Open 10 AM - 7 PM
Monday, November 17, 2008
The October Lace Class
Back in October we had an Introduction to Lace Knitting class. I have been remiss in posting about the fabulous pillow that Caitlin put together for this class:
Caitlin is getting married in February, and her schedule is pretty full until then. But we definitely have plans to ask her to teach this popular class again!
Caitlin is getting married in February, and her schedule is pretty full until then. But we definitely have plans to ask her to teach this popular class again!
Friday, November 14, 2008
Uptown Art Hop
Next Friday, November the 21st, will be the first Uptown Art Hop.
We would really love it if some of our regulars were available that night to swing by and hang out, showing what we all know– that knitting and crochet is pretty darn hip! We will be having a spinning class on one half of the store but would love to fill “the living room” up with great folks! To entice you more, we will be serving wine and nibbles, as will most everyone else in the plaza (I hear that Alternatives is going to have Sangria, yum!). We’ll be open that night until 9 PM, and would really love to have you swing by!
And if you do swing by, don't just visit us-- there are a ton of other shops and galleries open that night, all serving wine and showing off the great things that you can buy locally (many of which are also produced locally). Because if you're buying locally, you're investing in our community!
The newly formed arts, shopping and entertainment district, UPTOWN AT 43RD STREET, proudly presents the UPTOWN ART HOP. The district includes art galleries, businesses and restaurants in Thornebrook Village, The Market Place and Millhopper Square.
Join us for our inaugural art hop Friday, November 21, 2008, from 6 to 9 PM.
Event attendees will be able to pick a map up from any of the participating businesses and “hop” from place to place enjoying an evening of shopping, refreshments, and artist demonstrations. Join us to see a sampling of some of the best art in Gainesville, ranging from one-of-a-kind locally made art, to gifts from the far corners of the earth. A rickshaw shuttle will allow event goers to easily travel the short distance between stops.
We would really love it if some of our regulars were available that night to swing by and hang out, showing what we all know– that knitting and crochet is pretty darn hip! We will be having a spinning class on one half of the store but would love to fill “the living room” up with great folks! To entice you more, we will be serving wine and nibbles, as will most everyone else in the plaza (I hear that Alternatives is going to have Sangria, yum!). We’ll be open that night until 9 PM, and would really love to have you swing by!
And if you do swing by, don't just visit us-- there are a ton of other shops and galleries open that night, all serving wine and showing off the great things that you can buy locally (many of which are also produced locally). Because if you're buying locally, you're investing in our community!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Do you think he wants some yarn?
We had a visitor out in front of the shop the other day--
... which has totally nothing whatsoever to do with yarn, but I thought it was pretty cool and wanted to share it. Thanks, Marie, for pointing him out when you stopped in!
... which has totally nothing whatsoever to do with yarn, but I thought it was pretty cool and wanted to share it. Thanks, Marie, for pointing him out when you stopped in!
Friday, November 7, 2008
New yarn: Malabrigo and Jade Sapphire
The new Malabrigo sock yarn is up on our website!
We also are working on Jade Sapphire; we have both the Lacey Lamb and the Silk Cashmere listed, but photos will take another 24-48 hours.
Thanks for your patience, and your excitement over our new lovelies!
We also are working on Jade Sapphire; we have both the Lacey Lamb and the Silk Cashmere listed, but photos will take another 24-48 hours.
Thanks for your patience, and your excitement over our new lovelies!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Malabrigo Sock Yarn is on the shelf!
... but probably not for long!
We got in the following 17 colors:
Alcaucil
Archangel
Black
Chocolate Amargo
Cordovan
Cote D Azure
Impressionist Sky
Indiecita
Lettuce
Natural
Ochre
Solis
Stonechat
Terracota
Tiziano Red
Velvet Grape
Violeta Africa
And since it's going to take us a day or two to get it up on the website, we thought it faster to get photos up on Flickr so at least you could see the colors. You can check them out here.
Oh! You might want details-- 440 yards, 3.5 ounces, and while it doesn't say on the label we're eyeing it as needing about a US 1 (it's mighty skinny yarn). Our price is $19.00. Don't knit socks? This is going to be excellent for shawls!
We're open until 7:00 tonight! Just sayin'!
We got in the following 17 colors:
Alcaucil
Archangel
Black
Chocolate Amargo
Cordovan
Cote D Azure
Impressionist Sky
Indiecita
Lettuce
Natural
Ochre
Solis
Stonechat
Terracota
Tiziano Red
Velvet Grape
Violeta Africa
And since it's going to take us a day or two to get it up on the website, we thought it faster to get photos up on Flickr so at least you could see the colors. You can check them out here.
Oh! You might want details-- 440 yards, 3.5 ounces, and while it doesn't say on the label we're eyeing it as needing about a US 1 (it's mighty skinny yarn). Our price is $19.00. Don't knit socks? This is going to be excellent for shawls!
We're open until 7:00 tonight! Just sayin'!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Discussion of the Month
While we've seen books and free online patterns for what I'm about to ask, and we've talked with people who have said they were thinking about doing this, we've never actually seen anyone crochet or knit for their pets. Cat toys, sure; but we've never actually seen someone crochet or knit, say, a dog sweater. Or a ferret sling.
Have you ever crafted for one of your pets? What yarn did you use? What pattern? Did the pet like it? How did it work out? Share your stories-- and if you have photos, send them to us and we'll post them!
Have you ever crafted for one of your pets? What yarn did you use? What pattern? Did the pet like it? How did it work out? Share your stories-- and if you have photos, send them to us and we'll post them!
Monday, November 3, 2008
Refilling the sale bins
We've added a couple of things to our $2 sale bin, and oodles of things to both our $5 sale bin and our $10 sale bin (everything from Cherry Tree Hill to Colinette to Prism!)! Go crazy! Have fun! And if you're in town, don't forget you can choose "in-store pick-up" as your shipping option-- we'll pull the yarn and have it for you next time you swing by!
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Frequent Buyer Program
We've gotten a number of new customers over the last few months, and while we try to remember to tell everyone, we wanted to make sure that anyone we forgot to tell knows that we offer a discount to Frequent Shoppers.
From the page about it on our online shop:
Have any questions? Feel free to drop us a line using our Contact Page and we will get back with you as soon as possible.
From the page about it on our online shop:
Are you a regular shopper with Hanks Yarn and Fiber? Did you know that we offer a Frequent Buyer Program both in the store and online?
* Spend $500 and get a 10% discount on all future purchases!
* Spend $1000 and get a 15% discount on all future purchases!
How does it work? We enter you into our computer in the shop, or you fill out an online profile, and we track your purchases over time. When you've spent $500, you automagically start getting your discount-- and when you've spent $1000, your discount gets even better!
- You don't have to spend the $500 or $1000 all at one time; we track your purchases so no matter how long (or how soon) it takes, your discount will kick in.
- Sales in the shop and online both count towards your total.
Have any questions? Feel free to drop us a line using our Contact Page and we will get back with you as soon as possible.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Spring forward, Fall back!
Just in case you are a flake (like me) and always forget about this (like I do)... tonight is the time change! Set your clocks back one hour and enjoy that extra hour of sleep (I know I will)!
Friday, October 31, 2008
November is for Slim
Continuing with 2008: A Year in Scarves... we have November is for Slim. (Why does Slim get a scarf? Hey, he's cold! Poor guy is just skin and bones! Well, bones.)
This scarf was knit with one skein of Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted (shown in "Country Christmas") on size 7 straight needles. The pattern is available here, and you can check it out on Ravelry here.
This scarf was knit with one skein of Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted (shown in "Country Christmas") on size 7 straight needles. The pattern is available here, and you can check it out on Ravelry here.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Yarn tasting!
A few months ago, we held a yarn tasting courtesy of Tilli Tomas yarns (is there anyone who doesn't like silk?!). It was grand fun, as evidenced by my photos below, and we'd like to have another!
Our next yarn tasting will be Friday, November 14th, 2008, from 7:30-9:30 PM, and we will be featuring yarns from Prism! $5 covers drinks and snacks; we are limited to 15 people, so please sign up in advance. You can either swing by the shop or give us a call and we'll ring you up over the phone.
Hope you can make it!
Our next yarn tasting will be Friday, November 14th, 2008, from 7:30-9:30 PM, and we will be featuring yarns from Prism! $5 covers drinks and snacks; we are limited to 15 people, so please sign up in advance. You can either swing by the shop or give us a call and we'll ring you up over the phone.
Hope you can make it!
Monday, October 27, 2008
Luxury Yarn on Sale!
As we continue our first anniversary celebration, we're extending our deep discount sales to Internet purchases! Shop online or stop by the shop for these great deals:
This week only, ALL Prism yarns are 40% off! That's an incredible savings on these unique yarns, dyed up as only Laura can.
We've also put all of our Trendsetter brand yarns in the $2, $5, and $10 bins. Check them out here!
This week only, ALL Prism yarns are 40% off! That's an incredible savings on these unique yarns, dyed up as only Laura can.
We've also put all of our Trendsetter brand yarns in the $2, $5, and $10 bins. Check them out here!
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Happy birthday!
Hanks is One! Oddly, yesterday, I only took one photo during all the celebration... and here it is:
Friday, October 24, 2008
October 2008 sock club yarn: Purple Raven
All of the sock club yarn has been picked up, so now I can show off a photo of the actual colorway (remember the black & white teaser a couple weeks ago?)--
The colorway is called "Purple Raven" and so far the response has been 100% positive; so this will become a permanent colorway in our Perhaps Today is a Good Day to Dye line in about six months!
The colorway is called "Purple Raven" and so far the response has been 100% positive; so this will become a permanent colorway in our Perhaps Today is a Good Day to Dye line in about six months!
Are you ready for our sale tomorrow?
Most of Gainesville is probably getting ready for the Homecoming parade as I write this, but we're busy getting ready for our big anniversary sale tomorrow!
Please join us on Saturday October 25th and Sunday October 26th for a massive in-store-only sale! All yarns and fibers, with the exception of our indie dyers and spinners, will be 20% to 50% off! 20% off yarns will include Cherry Tree Hill, Lorna’s Laces, Malabrigo, and Prism yarns! 50% off yarns will include Schaeffer, Trendsetter, and Twisted Sister yarns! Are you a spinner? Our Louet and Ashford spinning fibers will be 20% off that weekend! Need to stock up on patterns? All of our single patterns will be 50% off that weekend! Plus more goodies in our sale bins! (Needles, tools, books, and a select few yarns and fibers will not be discounted.)
And we have plans for you Internet shoppers as well, starting on Monday, so stay tuned for that as well!
Please join us on Saturday October 25th and Sunday October 26th for a massive in-store-only sale! All yarns and fibers, with the exception of our indie dyers and spinners, will be 20% to 50% off! 20% off yarns will include Cherry Tree Hill, Lorna’s Laces, Malabrigo, and Prism yarns! 50% off yarns will include Schaeffer, Trendsetter, and Twisted Sister yarns! Are you a spinner? Our Louet and Ashford spinning fibers will be 20% off that weekend! Need to stock up on patterns? All of our single patterns will be 50% off that weekend! Plus more goodies in our sale bins! (Needles, tools, books, and a select few yarns and fibers will not be discounted.)
And we have plans for you Internet shoppers as well, starting on Monday, so stay tuned for that as well!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Soap for the holidays
OK, first off, please forgive me, because even though I am one of those people who hates to see Christmas things out before it's even Halloween-- oh, I just feel so guilty for this post. But these are so cute! I just can't stop myself from blogging about them!
We are going to have a Holiday soap this year-- Gingerbread Men! They come in two bases (Honey and Shea Butter) and two scents (Sleigh Ride, which smells like orange, peppermint and cloves; and Christmas Spice, which smells like orange and lemons, cinnamon, mocha, thyme and nutmeg). Right now they are only in the store, but we should have the soap updated and back on the website by the weekend!
We are going to have a Holiday soap this year-- Gingerbread Men! They come in two bases (Honey and Shea Butter) and two scents (Sleigh Ride, which smells like orange, peppermint and cloves; and Christmas Spice, which smells like orange and lemons, cinnamon, mocha, thyme and nutmeg). Right now they are only in the store, but we should have the soap updated and back on the website by the weekend!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
The Hanks Question of the Week
Would you believe it's been almost one year? Just about one week shy! Wait, maybe I can find a photo of opening day...
Anyway... we've been here one year! What does that have to do with the Question of the Week...? We'd love to hear some of your favorite things that have happened in our shop in the last year! Has anything happened in the last year that has brought a smile to your face?
Anyway... we've been here one year! What does that have to do with the Question of the Week...? We'd love to hear some of your favorite things that have happened in our shop in the last year! Has anything happened in the last year that has brought a smile to your face?
Saturday, October 18, 2008
The Hanks Yarn and Fiber One-Year Anniversary Sale
It’s the Hanks Yarn and Fiber one-year anniversary sale! Please join us on Saturday October 25th and Sunday October 26th for a massive in-store-only sale! All yarns and fibers, with the exception of our indie dyers and spinners, will be 20% to 50% off! 20% off yarns will include Cherry Tree Hill, Lorna’s Laces, Malabrigo, and Prism yarns! 50% off yarns will include Schaeffer, Trendsetter, and Twisted Sister yarns! Are you a spinner? Our Louet and Ashford spinning fibers will be 20% off that weekend! Need to stock up on patterns? All of our single patterns will be 50% off that weekend! Plus more goodies in our sale bins! (Needles, tools, books, and a select few yarns and fibers will not be discounted.)
Friday Five: Five more photos of Karen's Clapotis
Remember when our lovely friend from Scotland, Karen, sent us her Malabrigo Clapotis to model in the shop? Well, it's almost time to send it back, but we wanted to give it a heck of a hurrah send-off. So here are five photos of Karen's Clapotis going to see The Yarn Harlot in Jacksonville!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
The Hanks Question of the Week
In honor of us closing up shop early tomorrow and scooting off to see The Yarn Harlot... have you ever gone to see someone speak about fiber, be it about knitting, spinning, or crocheting? I know some of you have seen Stephanie speak before, and a couple of you have even been photographed by Franklin... tell us your experiences!
Monday, October 13, 2008
A few upcoming classes
Just a reminder about some classes that we have starting in the next few weeks--
Intro to Knitting 1 (The Knit Stitch)
October 22, 29, November 12, and 19, 2008 (Wednesdays)
6-8 PM | $100 | Materials Included
Introduction to Crochet
Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, 2008 (Saturdays)
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM | $50 | Materials Included
Buttonholes, Seaming, and Picking Up Stitches
Monday, November 3, 2008
or
Wednesday December 10, 2008
6-8 PM | $25 | Materials Not Included | Homework required before class
Sock Knitting using the Magic Loop Method
November 8 and 15, 2008 (Saturdays)
2-5 PM | $65 | Materials Included
Knit a Purse (“Counterpane Bag”)
November 15, 22, December 6, 13, and 20, 2008 (Saturdays)
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM | $125
Most Materials Included
Introduction to Cables, Slipped, & Twisted Stitches
November 17 and 24, 2008 (Mondays)
6-8 PM | $50 | Materials Included
Intro to Knitting 1 (The Knit Stitch)
October 22, 29, November 12, and 19, 2008 (Wednesdays)
6-8 PM | $100 | Materials Included
Introduction to Crochet
Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, 2008 (Saturdays)
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM | $50 | Materials Included
Buttonholes, Seaming, and Picking Up Stitches
Monday, November 3, 2008
or
Wednesday December 10, 2008
6-8 PM | $25 | Materials Not Included | Homework required before class
Sock Knitting using the Magic Loop Method
November 8 and 15, 2008 (Saturdays)
2-5 PM | $65 | Materials Included
Knit a Purse (“Counterpane Bag”)
November 15, 22, December 6, 13, and 20, 2008 (Saturdays)
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM | $125
Most Materials Included
Introduction to Cables, Slipped, & Twisted Stitches
November 17 and 24, 2008 (Mondays)
6-8 PM | $50 | Materials Included
Saturday, October 11, 2008
The Saturday Six
Six Swatch Suggestions
Swatching before knitting a fitted garment is essential in determining the size of the finished garment. Remember that you are not only looking for the appropriate stitch and row gauge, but are also ensuring that the density and drape of the knitting fabric is appropriate for your garment.
Here are six tips to make your swatching go quickly and easily:
1. Make the swatch as large as you can stand to. The more you have to measure, the more accurate your calculations will be.
2. Check your pattern for swatch instructions. The gauge will usually be given in stockinettte, but sometimes you will need to swatch in pattern.
3. If you want to swatch with different needles sizes, you can knit them all on one swatch. With the first needle size, knit in garter stitch for a few rows. On the first row of the stockinette, YO and K2Tog once for each size of the needle. For instance, if you are using size six needles, YO, K2Tog six times. This will leave six little holes in your swatch to indicate that you used size six needles for that portion of the swatch. Knit in stockinette for three or four inches, do a row of purl bumps, then switch to a larger or smaller needle. YO, K2Tog the appropriate number of times, and knit on!
4. If the garment is knit in the round, swatch in the round. If knit flat, swatch flat. Most people purl at a different tension than they knit.
5. Always wash and block your swatch. Some fibers (Hellooooo alpaca!) stretch quite a bit when wet. Note the before and after gauge of your swatch and compare it to your garment in process.
6. Keep a journal of your previous swatches to see if you knit consistently loosely or tightly.
Swatching before knitting a fitted garment is essential in determining the size of the finished garment. Remember that you are not only looking for the appropriate stitch and row gauge, but are also ensuring that the density and drape of the knitting fabric is appropriate for your garment.
Here are six tips to make your swatching go quickly and easily:
1. Make the swatch as large as you can stand to. The more you have to measure, the more accurate your calculations will be.
2. Check your pattern for swatch instructions. The gauge will usually be given in stockinettte, but sometimes you will need to swatch in pattern.
3. If you want to swatch with different needles sizes, you can knit them all on one swatch. With the first needle size, knit in garter stitch for a few rows. On the first row of the stockinette, YO and K2Tog once for each size of the needle. For instance, if you are using size six needles, YO, K2Tog six times. This will leave six little holes in your swatch to indicate that you used size six needles for that portion of the swatch. Knit in stockinette for three or four inches, do a row of purl bumps, then switch to a larger or smaller needle. YO, K2Tog the appropriate number of times, and knit on!
4. If the garment is knit in the round, swatch in the round. If knit flat, swatch flat. Most people purl at a different tension than they knit.
5. Always wash and block your swatch. Some fibers (Hellooooo alpaca!) stretch quite a bit when wet. Note the before and after gauge of your swatch and compare it to your garment in process.
6. Keep a journal of your previous swatches to see if you knit consistently loosely or tightly.
Friday, October 10, 2008
We're closing up for a half day!
Um, in light of the last post... um, well... we sure hope to see you there, because we're closing up the shop early that day! On Thursday, October 16th Hanks will close at 3:00pm so that we can hop in the car and head to Jax to hang out with the Yarn Harlot! Yay! So come join us!
Did you know?
Did you know that the Yarn Harlot is coming to Jacksonville?! Eeeep! She'll be doing a book signing and talk on Thursday, October 16th. I believe doors open at 5:30, and Stephanie will speak around 7:00. There are still tickets left, so call Kathe at Knitwitz right now (904-260-1636) and save your seat! The event will be held at the Ramada Inn on Hartley Road, just off I-295.
This is so exciting! Will we see you there?!
This is so exciting! Will we see you there?!
This just in - Classic Elite Minnow Merino
We got a new yarn in the shop this week, Classic Elite's Minnow Merino. This stuff is unbelievably soft! I almost wish I hadn't just started a pullover in something else, because my fingers really want to work with this yarn.
Minnow Merino is a worsted weight, single ply 100% merino yarn with a micron count as lovely as cashmere. And it’s machine washable!
100% Superwash Merino Wool
50 g/77 yards
4½ sts/inch on #8 needles
We've got stuff!
Prism "Stuff" yarns, that is --
We got in a couple new colors a few weeks ago for the Florida Fiber In -- what's left is now photographed and up in the various sections (Cool Stuff, Light Stuff, Neat Stuff, and Wild Stuff).
We got in a couple new colors a few weeks ago for the Florida Fiber In -- what's left is now photographed and up in the various sections (Cool Stuff, Light Stuff, Neat Stuff, and Wild Stuff).
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
The Hanks Question of the Week
Is there anything that you've taken on (a type of spinning fiber, a particular pattern) that you wanted to do so badly that you could almost taste it, but it just fought you every step of the way? Maybe you struggled and struggled with it for weeks or even months... and yet, it defeated you in the end?
The October sock yarn is ready!
We're a bit over a day ahead of ourselves; we were shooting to have this out by the 10th, but the October 2008 sock club yarn is ready for pickup-- if you're in the sock club you can come by any time after, oh, now, and pick it up! (If you aren't local we would mail it to you, but everyone in October actually is local).
What's that? You want a sneak peek? And the rest of you want to see what you're missing? OK! Here's a totally in focus, not doctored photo...
... too bad it's in black and white and you can't tell what the colorway is. (Oh, was that mean of me...? We don't want to give everything away before you get your yarn, you know...!)
October's inspiration was a friend who has a love of string and shiny things.
What's that? You want a sneak peek? And the rest of you want to see what you're missing? OK! Here's a totally in focus, not doctored photo...
... too bad it's in black and white and you can't tell what the colorway is. (Oh, was that mean of me...? We don't want to give everything away before you get your yarn, you know...!)
October's inspiration was a friend who has a love of string and shiny things.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
October is for Spinners
I've written my very first pattern, and you know it had to be for the October scarf! From the pattern description:Arachne, the original spinner, is portrayed here in a twisted stitch pattern from Barbara Walker’s Third Treasury of Knitting Patterns (The chart can be found on page 35 if you are more comfortable with boxes than you are with words.). The scarf begins on size 6 US needles using four stands of lace weight yarn held together. While the scarf progresses threads are dropped and the needle size is increased
as the consistency of our spinner’s web is interrupted by neglect and disrepair.
Download it from here. Happy Halloween, everyone!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
The Hanks Question of the Week
When you buy tools (crochet hooks and knitting needles) what is most important to you? Price? Brand name (Addi, ChiaGoo, Clover)? What the tool is made from (bamboo, aluminum, rosewood)? Or do you buy whatever you need, from whatever is available, without too much worry?
Monday, September 29, 2008
Sock Club Update
Here's a quick update on the available spots in our sock club. There are still a few spots available for each of the three options.
Options One and Two will remain up for sale until Monday, October 6th (or until all the spaces are filled, whichever comes first).
Option Three will remain up for sale until Monday, December 8th (or until all the spaces are filled, whichever comes first).
Please feel free to drop by the shop or give us a call if you have any questions!
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There are three options for this club. Please read the three options carefully and choose the one that best suits your wants and desires.
Option 1 –
$100 for in-store pickup/$130 with shipping
You will get six 400-yard skeins of hand-dyed sock yarn, one each during the months of October, December, February, April, June, and August.
Option 2 –
$50 for in-store pickup/$65 with shipping
You will get three 400-yard skeins of hand-dyed sock yarn, one each during the months of October, February, and June.
Option 3 -
$50 for in-store pickup/$65 with shipping
You will get three 400-yard skeins of hand-dyed sock yarn, one each during the months of December, April, and August.
And now, the pinky swear: we promise to send you hand-dyed sock yarn and we promise to do our best to produce a quality product. We promise that the color for each month will not be for sale in our shop until six months after the month that we send it to you. We understand that the colors we choose to dye may not wind up being your particular favorite; we ask that just as we are not selling that color in a retail setting for six months, that you also do the same and promise not to sell anything you don’t like until after the six month mark.
Options One and Two will remain up for sale until Monday, October 6th (or until all the spaces are filled, whichever comes first).
Option Three will remain up for sale until Monday, December 8th (or until all the spaces are filled, whichever comes first).
Please feel free to drop by the shop or give us a call if you have any questions!
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There are three options for this club. Please read the three options carefully and choose the one that best suits your wants and desires.
Option 1 –
$100 for in-store pickup/$130 with shipping
You will get six 400-yard skeins of hand-dyed sock yarn, one each during the months of October, December, February, April, June, and August.
Option 2 –
$50 for in-store pickup/$65 with shipping
You will get three 400-yard skeins of hand-dyed sock yarn, one each during the months of October, February, and June.
Option 3 -
$50 for in-store pickup/$65 with shipping
You will get three 400-yard skeins of hand-dyed sock yarn, one each during the months of December, April, and August.
And now, the pinky swear: we promise to send you hand-dyed sock yarn and we promise to do our best to produce a quality product. We promise that the color for each month will not be for sale in our shop until six months after the month that we send it to you. We understand that the colors we choose to dye may not wind up being your particular favorite; we ask that just as we are not selling that color in a retail setting for six months, that you also do the same and promise not to sell anything you don’t like until after the six month mark.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Psst - Prism Saki on sale!
Surprise sale this week - we're marking down Prism Saki this week to 40% off; it was $30 and is now $18.
Hope everyone is having a great weekend!
Hope everyone is having a great weekend!
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Friday Five: Five goodies for spinners
The Friday Five fell by the wayside for a while, for lack of five things to blog about... and all week long I'd been planning this post but wound up not having time yesterday to blog about it! Isn't that always the case?! Anyway, here are five gorgeous things for spinners that we have in the shop. Only the Holly Birch Fibers will be available on our website, as the other two producers have Etsy shops.
Holly Birch Fibers (batts)
Holly Birch Fibers (braids)
Politically Incorrect Fibers (batts)
Politically Incorrect Fibers (braids)
Rocket Roving
Holly Birch Fibers (batts)
Holly Birch Fibers (braids)
Politically Incorrect Fibers (batts)
Politically Incorrect Fibers (braids)
Rocket Roving
Thursday, September 25, 2008
In which the possibilities are almost endless
Normally a random shipment of patterns might not make the news here at Hanks, but we think these are pretty important because they answer a lot of questions that we get here at the shop.
Easy Knit Baby Blankets Collection 1 answers the question "I want to knit a quick baby blanket or two, need an easy pattern, and want something that will go quick". This pattern has three different very basic patterns in it and uses a worsted weight yarn (Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted, Dream in Color Classy, or Dark Horse Fantasy would be great yarns for these patterns).
Baby Basics has a pattern for two different hats and two different booties, both of which come in newborn and 6 month sizes. Four patterns for the price of one? Sign me up! This knits up great on a DK or Sport weight yarn, such as Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sport, Malabrigo Silky Merino, or Aslan Trends Glaciar Del Cielo.
Adult Basic Sock is a fantastically easy pattern for new sock knitters. The pattern is written for three different gauges (fingering, DK/sport, and worsted) and will fit anywhere between a 9-inch to a 13-inch long foot.
Crib-Blanket-Afghan 1 is similar to the other baby afghan patterns mentioned, but with six different designs that you can knit in five different gauges at any of three different sizes... you could run out of people to knit for before you ran out of combinations.
Easy Knit Baby Blankets Collection 2 is the next step up from Collection 1 mentioned above. While simple enough that new knitters could still pick them up without stress, these three patterns are lacier and yet still knit up quickly on worsted weight yarn.
Head Huggers answers the question "I want to knit hats for everyone in my family, do you have a pattern for that?". Why yes; yes, now we do. This pattern has sizes for infant, child, teen, small adult, and large adult-- and as all the patterns are adaptable to four different gauges, you could use anything from a fingering or sock weight yarn up to a worsted weight yarn. Again, you could run out of people with cold heads before you ran out of combinations to use.
Easy Knit Baby Blankets Collection 1 answers the question "I want to knit a quick baby blanket or two, need an easy pattern, and want something that will go quick". This pattern has three different very basic patterns in it and uses a worsted weight yarn (Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted, Dream in Color Classy, or Dark Horse Fantasy would be great yarns for these patterns).
Baby Basics has a pattern for two different hats and two different booties, both of which come in newborn and 6 month sizes. Four patterns for the price of one? Sign me up! This knits up great on a DK or Sport weight yarn, such as Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sport, Malabrigo Silky Merino, or Aslan Trends Glaciar Del Cielo.
Adult Basic Sock is a fantastically easy pattern for new sock knitters. The pattern is written for three different gauges (fingering, DK/sport, and worsted) and will fit anywhere between a 9-inch to a 13-inch long foot.
Crib-Blanket-Afghan 1 is similar to the other baby afghan patterns mentioned, but with six different designs that you can knit in five different gauges at any of three different sizes... you could run out of people to knit for before you ran out of combinations.
Easy Knit Baby Blankets Collection 2 is the next step up from Collection 1 mentioned above. While simple enough that new knitters could still pick them up without stress, these three patterns are lacier and yet still knit up quickly on worsted weight yarn.
Head Huggers answers the question "I want to knit hats for everyone in my family, do you have a pattern for that?". Why yes; yes, now we do. This pattern has sizes for infant, child, teen, small adult, and large adult-- and as all the patterns are adaptable to four different gauges, you could use anything from a fingering or sock weight yarn up to a worsted weight yarn. Again, you could run out of people with cold heads before you ran out of combinations to use.
Color Gradated Shell
Speaking of fabulous finished objects, another one of our customers has recently finished a great top in Prism yarns--
It's called the Color Gradated Shell (the pattern also has an optional jacket to go with) and the colorway she used was Brass. The pattern is from Book 43: Spirited Spring. Thanks, Judy, for showing off your work in our shop!
It's called the Color Gradated Shell (the pattern also has an optional jacket to go with) and the colorway she used was Brass. The pattern is from Book 43: Spirited Spring. Thanks, Judy, for showing off your work in our shop!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Calling any local spinners available this weekend...
Susan from Dare to Dream Alpacas sends this in--
If any of our local spinners could help them out, they'd greatly appreciate it. I'd jump on it in a second if I was available this weekend!
We are having an open house at our alpaca farm in Newberry this Saturday, Sept. 27th from 10-5 or however long you can stay!! We just found out that our spinning demonstrator will not be able to come and are looking for someone to demostrate spinning. We are willing to trade you some raw fleece for your time. Please email me at susan@daretodreamalpacas.com if you could help us out. Also, if you have any products you would like to sell, you are more than welcome to bring them. Thanks!
Susan Turchon
Dare to Dream Alpacas
If any of our local spinners could help them out, they'd greatly appreciate it. I'd jump on it in a second if I was available this weekend!
The Hanks Question of the Week
How many hours per week, on average, would you say that you spend crafting? And not necessarily knitting/crocheting/spinning, but time spent on any and all sorts of crafty endeavors?
Three new Prism books
We have three of the latest Prism pattern books in:
Prism Book 44: On Wings of Dreams; Prism Book 46: Prism Pops!; and Prism Book 47: Blythe Spirits.
Prism Book 44: On Wings of Dreams; Prism Book 46: Prism Pops!; and Prism Book 47: Blythe Spirits.
In-store only goodies
This week we got in some sock yarn goodies (technically you can knit anything with these yarns, not just socks); both Rocket Yarn and Mind's Eye Yarn. We don't sell either of these online as both of them sell on Etsy already; but if you're not local you are always welcome to give us a call at the shop and we can ring you up over the phone and mail the yarn out to you!
Here's the new Rocket Yarn (we have both her standard Merino/Nylon blend and also a few of the new Merino/Silk base) -
And here's the new Mind's Eye Yarn (nothing rivals this Merino/Tencel for both shininess and durability) -
Here's the new Rocket Yarn (we have both her standard Merino/Nylon blend and also a few of the new Merino/Silk base) -
And here's the new Mind's Eye Yarn (nothing rivals this Merino/Tencel for both shininess and durability) -
Monday, September 22, 2008
If this isn't just the cutest thing...!
One thing that we really love is when people bring things into the shop to show off after they're done knitting or crocheting. Ingrid, who tries to tell me she's a new knitter*, works just a few doors down (at Wild Birds Unlimited) and today she brought in something she finished over the weekend... the cutest little felted backpack EVER!
Her mother sent her this pattern, and she knitted it out of Malabrigo. Try to resist the cuteness... just try!
*For a new knitter, she's highly intuitive and had no problems modifying this pattern for an adult sized backpack into one that would fit her young daughter. So if you think you're "too new" to try something this brave, take heart! Just because you're new doesn't mean you can't be adventurous!
Her mother sent her this pattern, and she knitted it out of Malabrigo. Try to resist the cuteness... just try!
*For a new knitter, she's highly intuitive and had no problems modifying this pattern for an adult sized backpack into one that would fit her young daughter. So if you think you're "too new" to try something this brave, take heart! Just because you're new doesn't mean you can't be adventurous!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
The Hanks Question of the Week
Do you have any allergies (to wool, to mohair, etc) that dictate what you can or can't craft with? How do you work around that? Do you find it difficult?
New yarn!
None of this is on our website yet, and I probably won't have time to get to it until after Fiber-In, but here's a teaser...
Bonnie's Bamboo
Colorways: Ivory, Blue Lagoon, Rose, and Indigo (all Kettle Dyed)
100% Bamboo
200 yards/3.5 ounces
5 sts/inch on a US 5/6
$18.00
Amy's Vintage Office (the new colorway from Lorna's Laces)
We only have it in sock weight right now-- Shepherd Sock is an 80% Superwash Wool/20% Nylon
215 yards per skein
7 stitches per inch on US #1 needle
$11.00
Bonnie's Bamboo
Colorways: Ivory, Blue Lagoon, Rose, and Indigo (all Kettle Dyed)
100% Bamboo
200 yards/3.5 ounces
5 sts/inch on a US 5/6
$18.00
Amy's Vintage Office (the new colorway from Lorna's Laces)
We only have it in sock weight right now-- Shepherd Sock is an 80% Superwash Wool/20% Nylon
215 yards per skein
7 stitches per inch on US #1 needle
$11.00
Class: Introduction to Knitting (Part 2)
December 6, 13, 20, 2008 and January 3, 2009 (Saturdays)2-5 PM
$100 | Materials Included
This class will be for those who have either taken our Part One class, or those who already know how to cast on, bind off, and are comfortable with the knit stitch and are ready for more.
During the four weeks of this class a pillow will be made using a combination of knit and purl stitches on one side, and a very easy cable pattern on the other side. Don’t let that scare you, I promise that cables are extremely easy to master!
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
Class: Sock Knitting on Double-Pointed Needles
Thursdays December 4, 11, and 18, 2008
6-8 PM
$75 | Materials Included
This class is not for the new knitter; but it would be great for someone already experienced with casting on, both the knit and purl stitches, and increasing and decreasing. During the three weeks of this class a sock will be made using double-pointed needles and sock-weight yarn.
Week one will be casting on, learning how to handle the double-pointed needles, and knitting the cuff (homework will include knitting the leg of the sock to the length you would like). Week two will be working the heel flap and turning the heel, picking up stitches along the heel flap, and doing the gusset decreases (homework will include finishing the gusset decreasing and knitting the foot of the sock to within two inches of your foot length). Week three will be decreasing for the toe, and the Kitchener stitch closing of the toe.
Homework is required in this class, so be prepare to spend some time outside of class knitting!
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
6-8 PM
$75 | Materials Included
This class is not for the new knitter; but it would be great for someone already experienced with casting on, both the knit and purl stitches, and increasing and decreasing. During the three weeks of this class a sock will be made using double-pointed needles and sock-weight yarn.
Week one will be casting on, learning how to handle the double-pointed needles, and knitting the cuff (homework will include knitting the leg of the sock to the length you would like). Week two will be working the heel flap and turning the heel, picking up stitches along the heel flap, and doing the gusset decreases (homework will include finishing the gusset decreasing and knitting the foot of the sock to within two inches of your foot length). Week three will be decreasing for the toe, and the Kitchener stitch closing of the toe.
Homework is required in this class, so be prepare to spend some time outside of class knitting!
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
Class: Cables vs. Slipped/Twisted Stitches
November 17 and 24, 2008 (Mondays)
6:00-8:00 PM
$50 | Materials Included
Have you been knitting for a while, but just haven’t ventured into the world of cables yet? If you can already cast on, knit, purl, and bind off, you can take this class and have a great time in it!
Join us to learn about cables and slipped/twisted stitches, the difference between them, and start knitting up a dishcloth that will show off your new skills.
Homework is required in this class, so be prepare to spend some time outside of class knitting!
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
6:00-8:00 PM
$50 | Materials Included
Have you been knitting for a while, but just haven’t ventured into the world of cables yet? If you can already cast on, knit, purl, and bind off, you can take this class and have a great time in it!
Join us to learn about cables and slipped/twisted stitches, the difference between them, and start knitting up a dishcloth that will show off your new skills.
Homework is required in this class, so be prepare to spend some time outside of class knitting!
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Class: Counterpane Carpet Bag
November 15, 22 and December 6, 13, and 20, 2008
(Saturdays) 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
$125 | Most Materials Included*
The marriage of this vintage counterpane stitch with a multi-colored yarn will leave you breathless (Ravelry link to project photos). This is a complicated stitch pattern and probably not for the new knitter. But if you have experience with the knit and purl stitches and standard increases and decreases such as Kf/b, M1, YO, K2tog, and S1K1PSSO, and you are looking for something new and adventurous? This is the bag for you! . We will be using a variegated yarn that will show this stitch pattern off to its best advantage.
* Required for this class is the book Handknit Holidays by Melanie Falick and Susan Pittard; copies, which are not included in the price of the class, may be purchased during class for a discounted price
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
(Saturdays) 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
$125 | Most Materials Included*
The marriage of this vintage counterpane stitch with a multi-colored yarn will leave you breathless (Ravelry link to project photos). This is a complicated stitch pattern and probably not for the new knitter. But if you have experience with the knit and purl stitches and standard increases and decreases such as Kf/b, M1, YO, K2tog, and S1K1PSSO, and you are looking for something new and adventurous? This is the bag for you! . We will be using a variegated yarn that will show this stitch pattern off to its best advantage.
* Required for this class is the book Handknit Holidays by Melanie Falick and Susan Pittard; copies, which are not included in the price of the class, may be purchased during class for a discounted price
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
Class: Sock Knitting using Magic Loop
Saturdays November 8 and 15, 2008, 2PM-5PM
$65 | Materials Included
Have you been knitting socks for a while, on four or five double-points, and feel ready to branch out and downsize to ONE NEEDLE?! If you already know the basics of sock construction, you can learn how to knit a sock using the Magic Loop method.
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
Class: Buttonholes, Seaming, and Picking up Stitches
Monday November 3, 2008
6-8 PM
or
Wednesday December 10, 2008
6-8 PM
$25 | Materials Not Included
Struggling with messy buttonholes, or even go to great lengths to avoid them? Hate seaming because it never looks good no matter what you do? Confused about picking up so many stitches evenly around? This workshop is for you! Learn two different buttonholes that will suit your edge stitch patterns. Practice row-to-row seaming, and discuss stitch-to-stitch, and stitch-to-row seaming. Pick up and knit the right number of stitches for both front edges and around a curve.
You will need to knit two swatches prior to this workshop. Instructions/dimensions available when signing up for the class.
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
6-8 PM
or
Wednesday December 10, 2008
6-8 PM
$25 | Materials Not Included
Struggling with messy buttonholes, or even go to great lengths to avoid them? Hate seaming because it never looks good no matter what you do? Confused about picking up so many stitches evenly around? This workshop is for you! Learn two different buttonholes that will suit your edge stitch patterns. Practice row-to-row seaming, and discuss stitch-to-stitch, and stitch-to-row seaming. Pick up and knit the right number of stitches for both front edges and around a curve.
You will need to knit two swatches prior to this workshop. Instructions/dimensions available when signing up for the class.
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Class: Introduction to Crochet
Saturdays October 25 and November 1, 2008
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
$50 | Materials Included
During the two weeks of this class you will make two different dishcloths and gain a number of skills that will get you on your way to understanding – and being great at – crochet. It’s easier than it looks, and fast as well!
Homework is required in this class, so be prepare to spend some time outside of class crocheting!
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
$50 | Materials Included
During the two weeks of this class you will make two different dishcloths and gain a number of skills that will get you on your way to understanding – and being great at – crochet. It’s easier than it looks, and fast as well!
Homework is required in this class, so be prepare to spend some time outside of class crocheting!
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
Class: Introduction to Knitting (Part One)
Introduction to Knitting (Part One; the Knit Stitch, Increasing, Decreasing)
October 22, 29 and November 12 and 19, 2008 (Wednesdays) 6-8 PM
$100 | Materials Included
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This class will be for those who have never knit before, or perhaps learned years ago but set it aside and feel that they need a refresher from the beginning steps.
During the four weeks of this class the following project will be made:
This is a pillow made entirely with the knit stitch and combinations thereof (no purling, for those of you not quite ready for the next step). Class members will learn two different cast-on techniques, the knit stitch, increasing with yarn-over, and decreasing with slip-slip-knit and knit-two-together, and binding off. Don’t let all that scare you, I promise it’s easy!
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
October 22, 29 and November 12 and 19, 2008 (Wednesdays) 6-8 PM
$100 | Materials Included
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This class will be for those who have never knit before, or perhaps learned years ago but set it aside and feel that they need a refresher from the beginning steps.
During the four weeks of this class the following project will be made:
This is a pillow made entirely with the knit stitch and combinations thereof (no purling, for those of you not quite ready for the next step). Class members will learn two different cast-on techniques, the knit stitch, increasing with yarn-over, and decreasing with slip-slip-knit and knit-two-together, and binding off. Don’t let all that scare you, I promise it’s easy!
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
Class: Knit a Small Beaded Bag (“Square Cake”)
Thursdays October 16, 23, and 30, 20086-8 PM
$75 | Materials Included
During the three weeks of this class you will knit a small bag. If you can knit, purl, cast on, and bind off, you can make this uniquely constructed bag. And since the yarn comes pre-beaded, you don’t even have to worry about stringing the beads yourself!
Homework is required in this class, so be prepare to spend some time outside of class knitting!
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
Welcome to the first Hanks Yarn and Fiber sock club!
Spots in the club will go up for sale on Saturday 09/20/08, at 12:30 PM (Eastern time, or whatever Florida is on). Obviously if you are in town you can swing by after lunch. But what if you’re interested but aren’t local? Rather than put this up for sale as an item on our online store, we would prefer that you call us (352.338.7222) after 12:30 on Saturday 9/20 so that we can go over the three different options with you, and discuss shipping.
As previously mentioned, our ulterior motive for this club is testing out new colorways for things to later offer in the shop, and also new/different base yarns. We will be asking for feedback on the colorways, how the yarn works up, and that sort of thing. In order to encourage feedback, we will be offering prizes for a variety of things (best percentage of yarns worked up, fastest work produced, etc.).
There are three options for this club. Please read the three options carefully and choose the one that best suits your wants and desires.
Option 1 (seven spots available) –
$100 for in-store pickup/$130 with shipping
You will get six 400-yard skeins of hand-dyed sock yarn, one each during the months of October, December, February, April, June, and August.
Option 2 (five spots available) –
$50 for in-store pickup/$65 with shipping
You will get three 400-yard skeins of hand-dyed sock yarn, one each during the months of October, February, and June.
Option 3 (five spots available) -
$50 for in-store pickup/$65 with shipping
You will get three 400-yard skeins of hand-dyed sock yarn, one each during the months of December, April, and August.
And now, the pinky swear: we promise to send you hand-dyed sock yarn and we promise to do our best to produce a quality product. We promise that the color for each month will not be for sale in our shop until six months after the month that we send it to you. We understand that the colors we choose to dye may not wind up being your particular favorite; we ask that just as we are not selling that color in a retail setting for six months, that you also do the same and promise not to sell anything you don’t like until after the six month mark.
As previously mentioned, our ulterior motive for this club is testing out new colorways for things to later offer in the shop, and also new/different base yarns. We will be asking for feedback on the colorways, how the yarn works up, and that sort of thing. In order to encourage feedback, we will be offering prizes for a variety of things (best percentage of yarns worked up, fastest work produced, etc.).
There are three options for this club. Please read the three options carefully and choose the one that best suits your wants and desires.
Option 1 (seven spots available) –
$100 for in-store pickup/$130 with shipping
You will get six 400-yard skeins of hand-dyed sock yarn, one each during the months of October, December, February, April, June, and August.
Option 2 (five spots available) –
$50 for in-store pickup/$65 with shipping
You will get three 400-yard skeins of hand-dyed sock yarn, one each during the months of October, February, and June.
Option 3 (five spots available) -
$50 for in-store pickup/$65 with shipping
You will get three 400-yard skeins of hand-dyed sock yarn, one each during the months of December, April, and August.
And now, the pinky swear: we promise to send you hand-dyed sock yarn and we promise to do our best to produce a quality product. We promise that the color for each month will not be for sale in our shop until six months after the month that we send it to you. We understand that the colors we choose to dye may not wind up being your particular favorite; we ask that just as we are not selling that color in a retail setting for six months, that you also do the same and promise not to sell anything you don’t like until after the six month mark.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Class: Introduction to Lace Knitting
Mondays October 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2008
6-8PM
$100 | Materials Included
Have you been knitting for a while but have not yet ventured into lace knitting? If you can knit, purl, cast on, and bind off, this introductory class on lace knitting is just the thing for you.
During the four weeks of this class, a pillow will be made that will teach you both a basic lace pattern, and one that is slightly more advanced. We will be using a slightly thicker yarn than laceweight, so there’s no need to be afraid of tiny yarn! You will also learn how to read a chart, about the importance of blocking, and some basic techniques on how you can still save your work even after making a few mistakes.
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
6-8PM
$100 | Materials Included
Have you been knitting for a while but have not yet ventured into lace knitting? If you can knit, purl, cast on, and bind off, this introductory class on lace knitting is just the thing for you.
During the four weeks of this class, a pillow will be made that will teach you both a basic lace pattern, and one that is slightly more advanced. We will be using a slightly thicker yarn than laceweight, so there’s no need to be afraid of tiny yarn! You will also learn how to read a chart, about the importance of blocking, and some basic techniques on how you can still save your work even after making a few mistakes.
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
Class: My First Sweater (Top-down Raglan)
October 4, 11, 25, and November 1, 2008 (Saturdays) 2-5 PM
$80 | Materials Not Included
Have you not yet ventured into the world of knitting pullovers? If you can cast on, knit, purl, and bind off… you can make a sweater!
Over the course of the class you will knit a top-down raglan style pullover customized to fit you using the yarn and needle size of your choice. This is an excellent choice for a first-time sweater as there is minimal shaping, and no seaming – your first sweater will be knit entirely in one piece.
Yarn, needles, and stitch markers are not included in the price of the class; and while you are not required to purchase the yarn and needles at our shop, our staff is available to help you choose the right yarn for this product. A 15% discount on the supplies will be offered should you decide to purchase what you need at our shop. Should you wish to use yarn from your stash, we highly encourage you to pick a yarn that has at least a 50% wool content. Don’t be afraid to ask us for recommendations, we want you to get the most out of your first sweater class!
Homework is required in this class, so be prepare to spend some time outside of class knitting! There is a two-week break between classes 2 & 3 to allow for extra knitting time.
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
$80 | Materials Not Included
Have you not yet ventured into the world of knitting pullovers? If you can cast on, knit, purl, and bind off… you can make a sweater!
Over the course of the class you will knit a top-down raglan style pullover customized to fit you using the yarn and needle size of your choice. This is an excellent choice for a first-time sweater as there is minimal shaping, and no seaming – your first sweater will be knit entirely in one piece.
Yarn, needles, and stitch markers are not included in the price of the class; and while you are not required to purchase the yarn and needles at our shop, our staff is available to help you choose the right yarn for this product. A 15% discount on the supplies will be offered should you decide to purchase what you need at our shop. Should you wish to use yarn from your stash, we highly encourage you to pick a yarn that has at least a 50% wool content. Don’t be afraid to ask us for recommendations, we want you to get the most out of your first sweater class!
Homework is required in this class, so be prepare to spend some time outside of class knitting! There is a two-week break between classes 2 & 3 to allow for extra knitting time.
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given.
Class: Introduction to Entrelac
October 2 and 9, 2008 (Thursdays)
6-8 PM
$50 | Materials included
During the two weeks of this class a washcloth will be made using the technique called Entrelac. Entrelac is used to create a textured diamond pattern that looks like basket-woven strips of knitted fabric; however, it's actually knitted with interconnected squares and diamonds on two different orientations.
This is not a good class for someone who has no previous experience in knitting; but those who are already familiar with casting on, binding off, knitting, purling, and picking up stitches would be comfortable.
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given. Individual classes/lessons available by request (prices may vary).
6-8 PM
$50 | Materials included
During the two weeks of this class a washcloth will be made using the technique called Entrelac. Entrelac is used to create a textured diamond pattern that looks like basket-woven strips of knitted fabric; however, it's actually knitted with interconnected squares and diamonds on two different orientations.
This is not a good class for someone who has no previous experience in knitting; but those who are already familiar with casting on, binding off, knitting, purling, and picking up stitches would be comfortable.
Classes do fill up early; so please reserve your space in the class by paying in advance as it is unlikely we will be able to accommodate walk-ins. Payment is required within 7 days of signing up for the class or within one week before the class begins (whichever comes first). All classes limited to five people unless otherwise stated. A minimum of 2 students is required for most classes to take place. If the minimum for a class is not reached, we will cancel or reschedule the class and a full refund will be given. Individual classes/lessons available by request (prices may vary).
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