New shop models, new yarn, new class

YEAH - lots of new yarn, new shop models and an exciting 2 classes.
I have found a great hat pattern, using dk weight yarn, where you will learn at least 8 new techniques...not have to worry so much about gauge, and if your really adventurous, we will do our hat on one circular needle, 2 circular needles, 4 double points or 5 double point. I will be setting 2 different class times for this class this week. If you are at all interested in this fast and very insightful class, let me know what times would work for you in June. The second class will be another ongoing afghan/learning class. We will meet bi-monthly to learn a new stitch or technique. So stay tuned.

Cookie A

Cookie A patterns (individually) have been in the shop for a couple weeks. And today, the wonderfully informative book arrived. Guess we can all start using up the sock yarn :)

Knitting Nights, New Samples and New Yarn

Our knitting nights have been fabulous...Stay tuned for more dates.

We have several new samples in the shop lately... My Berroco Peruvia Quick, Nimbus project moved along so fast. I added 3 inches to the total length, now I cannot wait to find the perfect button...it also only took 5 skeins of yarn.

I also finished the wonderful "sock yarn" tshirt. It is actually the tofutsie tee, and it was also relatively quick (although ripping always adds a fair amount of time :)) This t-shirt is long and will look fabulous with jeans, shorts, white pants, khakis.... There are so many yarn options to choose from, come in for a quick peek. The pattern is available for free from Mary Lynn's Yarn Garden with yarn purchase.

There are so many new knitting pattern books...they are brimming with new ideas. They have been so popular that we have already had to reorder. Just in on Friday, 3 more new Lang pattern books.

Berroco has been sending a steady stream of yarn, the latest arrived on Friday. A lot of new sock yarn, Comfort Chunky, Comfort DK, Comfort, Touche, and Pure Pima. I currently have a new Touche and Pure Pima project on the needles, so stay tuned for their arrival at the shop.

Tahki Cotton Classic has also had a considerable number of new colors added to our collection. There is also the new Ambee Babies collection.

If you haven't been up to "The Garden" in awhile - things are starting to bloom.

Social Event and Classes

Classes are filling fast - love that my love of knitting is expanding to even more knitters. We are now looking to add an entrelac class, a finishing technique class and an additional two - handed knitting class.

YEAH - for the SUPERBOWL. We will be hosting a Potluck Superbowl Knit in on Sunday from 2-6 (February 1st). We would also like to invite you to bring your yarn stash, as you might be able to trade away some of those extras. Additionally, I have a wonderful scarf pattern that will use up all your stash - and you will walk away with a fine looking product.

Can't wait to see everyone

Jennifer

Additional Class

Our Two-handed Knitting Class has been so popular that we are going to add another class. If you are interested, please give us a call to find out more information. This class is an excellent skill builder for every knitter. You will be able to successfully knit fair isle items, as well as take away a technique to help your everyday knitting.

CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES

It is never too late...

Next week we have 2 more people that will be joining the Great American Aran Afghan Class. This is an on going class, featuring 20 to 24 cable squares that we will finish into a wonderful afghan. It is never too late to join - and many are building wonderful afghans and wonderful friendships thru this class at the garden.

We still have a few openings for the Beginning Knitting class on Thursday, January 22, 2008 from 6 to 8.

We are also going to have a SUPERBOWL Party at the YARN GARDEN. Details are still being worked out, but stay tuned, or give us a call at the shop.

Stay warm and keep knitting :)

NEW CLASS

Next Tuesday, Dec 9, we will have a new technique class. During class we will be working on two sample squares (dish cloths, face cloths, or afghan squares) and learning about cables, increasing and decreasing. We had such fun at the last technique class...dont miss another chance to improve on your knitting. Class beginss a 6 pm and goes until 8 pm. Please call the shop to reserve your spots, as class is limited.