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!
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