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.

Dates and Times for Classes

Whew -- I have added a few more classes to the schedule so I will include that description, but see post previous to see the descriptions on all the other classes :)

Beginning Knitting $ 30 Wednesday Oct 8 and 22 from 5:15 to 7:15 pm

Monday Oct 27 and Nov 3 from 10 to 12pm

Tuesday Nov 18 and 25 from 6 to 8 pm

Thursday Jan 22 and Feb 5 from 6 to 8 pm

Monday Feb 9 and 16 from 10 to 12pm

Holiday Cards, Ornaments and Bookmark $20

Saturday Oct 25 from 1 to 4pm

The Great American Aran Afghan Squares $15

Every Wednesday from Oct 8 thru Dec 10 1 to 3pm

** This class is a come as you can class, and you will have the opportunity to complete every square

The Knitting Technique to Change your Knitting Forever $30

**Fee includes a pattern for 1 of 3 projects

Wednesday Nov 19 and Dec 3 from 6 to 8 pm

Thursday Nov 13 and 20 from 1 to 3 pm

February Sweater $45

This is a swingy lace cardigan sweater that flatters all body types. It is a perfect sweater for newborn to a womens XXL. Based on Elizabeth Zimmerman's classic sweater. We will have a great time making this classic, as I have some great insight as to how we can custom tailor this sweater to fit you.

Tuesday Oct 21, 28 and Nov 11 from 1 to 3 pm

Tuesday Feb 10, 17 and Mar 3 from 6 to 8 pm

Wristwarmer $21

Looking for the perfect gift or perhaps a portable or quick project. We will custom design wristwarmers around your yarn and finished measurements.

Saturday Nov 1 from 1 to 4pm

Beginning Sock Class $45

Thursday Oct 16, 30 and Nov 6 from 6 to 8 pm

2 Socks at One Time $45

Tuesday Oct 21, Nov 4 and 11 from 6 to 8 pm

Tuesday Feb 24, Mar 10 and 17 from 6 to 8 pm

The Wonderful Wallaby Class $45

Thursday Jan 8, 15 and 29 from 6 to 8 pm

Friday Feb 13, 20 and Mar 6 from 1 to 3 pm

Clogs $45

Friday Oct 24, Nov 7 and 14 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm

Technique Class $15

Tuesday Oct 28 from 6 to 8 pm -- Simple seaming and weaving in ends

Thursday Nov 20 from 6 to 8 pm -- gauge and reading instructions

Claudia's Mitten $45

**kits will arrive in the shop anyday now

Friday Nov 14, 21 and Dec 5 from 1 to 3 pm

Tuesday Jan 13, 20 and Feb 3 from 6 to 8 pm

The Lady Eleanor Entrelac Stole or Scarf Class $30

Have you been too nervous to wade into the wonderful waters of entrelac? Come make this gorgeous entrelac stole or scarf with us out of the Scarf Style book

Friday Jan 23 and 30 from 1 to 3 pm

Saartje's Baby Booties $30

** includes baby Bootie pattern

Saturday Feb 21 from noon to 4pm

Baby Garter Stitch Cardigan $30

A perfect beginning knitter project. While making a small cardigan, you will learn to read a pattern, weave-in ends, blocking and other techniques that will prove invaluable in future projects. Oh, and you will make the cutest baby cardigan !

Wednesay Feb 25 and March 4 from 6 to 8 pm

Beginning Crochet with Terri $30

Tuesday Nov 4 and 11 from 6 to 8 pm

Thursday Jan 22 and 29 from 6 to 8 pm