Posts made in January, 2009
Class Spotlight: Scalloped Ripple Afghan
It’s time to take your crochet skills up a notch. Show off your new skills in a big way with this gorgeous afghan! Create a beautiful blanket in colors and textures of your choice while learning essential crochet skills. Learn to join yarns and bury the ends as you go so you don’t have to weave them in later. You won’t get bored as this lovely piece uses single, double, and treble crochet, decreases, and working front or back loops. Sandy’s beautiful shop sample was made with Jarbo Duo and Encore Chunky in 8 colors. Come in and we’ll help you choose the perfect yarns, or delve into your stash for those extra special...
Read MoreClass Spotlight: Fireside Socks
Have you always wanted to try knitting socks, but just can’t imagine handling tiny yarn and four tiny double pointed needles? This is the class for you! Renee guides you easily through basic sock construction. These socks work up so quickly, you’ll be amazed. But be careful, these luscious luxuries will have your friends and family clamoring for pairs of their own! Knit them with a bit of flare as pictured below, or just plain and simple with a bit of ribbing. The possibilities for these socks are endless, just ask shop regular, Anne! Fireside Sock with Fur Accent Class Details Teacher: R. Stephens Meetings: 3 Date(s): January 24th, 31st, &...
Read MoreClass Spotlight: String Tote
You’ve got the crochet basics down, but you’re ready to do something more than squares. Round out your crochet technique with a circular tote bag. Learn to crochet in the round, increase, decrease, and change yarn in pattern. Best of all, this great project helps you do your part for the environment. Crochet several up and never have to deal with an ugly plastic grocery bag again. These make great gifts for your ecologically-minded friends and family and they also double as great project bags! Blue String Tote, crocheted by Sandy Class Details Teacher: S. Oliveras Meetings: 3 Date(s): February 23rd, March 2nd, & 9th Time(s): 5:00pm –...
Read MoreClass Spotlight: Fabulous Knit Lace
For the beginner lace knitter, a beautiful lace scarf. This project will both challenge you and teach you new skills as well as be a great addition to your wardrobe. Choose from four different designs on one great pattern. One-Ball Warmers from Fiddlesticks Knitting are perfect for the beginning lace knitter. Flared Warmer, sample knit by Sonja Bonus: Sonja designed a hat to go with the Flared Warmer. Receive this pattern free with the class. Flared Hat, knit by Sonja Class Details Teacher: S. Tramontana Meetings: 3 Date(s): January 22nd, 29th, & February 5th Time(s): 6:00pm – 7:30pm Cost: $45.00 Do you have Ravelry? Ravel this project...
Read MoreClass Spotlight
You have the class schedule in hand, but you can’t make it into the shop. How do you know if that class is the one for you? Introducing Class Spotlight, a little feature on some of our newer or more unique classes. Of course, this won’t be featured for every class, but we hope it will help inspire you to learn something new. Look for a different Class Spotlight every day this week!
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