Knitting

Winter 2012 Class Schedule

Posted on Dec 22, 2011

Winter 2012 Class Schedule

Class Policies All students receive 20% off class supplies!   Click on any image to see it full-size. Registration at least 24 hours in advance of class is required. Full payment is due at or before start of class. Classes must have a minimum of 3 students with exceptions at the discretion of the teacher. Unless a class does not run, class fees are non-refundable except as credit towards future classes. Due to technical difficulties, online registration is not currently up and running. Please call us at 541-734-8800 or email us at info@miyarn.com to reserve your class space.   Spinning classes (drop spindle and spinning wheel) are available by appointment....

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Hats for Washington School

Posted on Dec 11, 2011

Got some extra time and yarn on your hands?  How about making a hat to warm little heads?  Regular Yarn Shoppe customer, Carolyn Leger, has put out the call for hats for kids at Washington Elementary School.  Her sister works as a crossing guard and has noticed that there are many chilly heads.  Any hats can be brought to the shop and Carolyn will deliver them.  Help keep our kids healthy and warm.   P.S.  Please use washable yarns to make it easy on the parents.  

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Purple Hats Project

Posted on Nov 10, 2011

Purple Hats Project

Shaken Baby Syndrome is on the rise, but there is something you can do!  Local children’s advocacy workers have requested the donation of knitted and crocheted newborn beanies to help with the Period of PURPLE Crying Project. It only takes a small amount of yarn and time.  Please help support local hospitals in their efforts to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome.  Free patterns available online and at the shop.  Currently we’re loving this one put out by Twisted in Portland.  (We’re working on a crochet version and should have it available soon.) All purple hats can be brought to the Shoppe and we will take care of delivering them to the appropriate...

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Indulgence 6 Ply Back in Stock

Posted on Sep 29, 2011

Indulgence 6 Ply Back in Stock

KFI Indulgence 6 Ply is a shop favorite and it is back in stock with an entire new line of fun colors. This DK weight yarn is soft and washable, making it perfect for socks and baby items.  We especially like it in the Carried Away Car Seat Blanket designed by our very own Erika!   The pattern is available as a Ravelry download or a hard copy sold exclusively in our shoppe. Yarn Specs Weight: 160g Yardage: 426yds Fiber Content: 75% Extrafine Merino Wool / 25% Polyamide Gauge: 21 stitches x 27 rows = 4″ square Recommended Needle: US Size 3 – 6 (3.25mm – 4.00mm) Care: Machine was warm, lay flat to...

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New Class: Lace Capelet Workshop

Posted on Sep 14, 2011

New Class: Lace Capelet Workshop

Lace Capelet Workshop** Who said lace has to be knit with fine yarn? This gorgeous piece is worked up using DK weight and size 7 and 8 needles. Erika will guide you through this beautiful lace pattern and then show you how to knit and attach an elegant border. Perfect for an evening out! Ravel It! Teacher: Erika Date(s): September 24, October 15, & November 5 Time(s): 2:30pm – 3:00pm Cost: $30.00 Class Supply...

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