YARNS ETC SPRING CLASS SCHEDULE

CHAPEL HILL CLASSES

Call yarns etc to sign up today 919.928.8810

Learn to Knit       $25
Always wanted to take up knitting? Now is your time, come learn from the best! One time class.
7- 9 pm
Thursday, May 3Thursday, June 7

Mini Classes- (sign up for 1 or all 4)
Tuesdays 10-11:30
May 1  Reading patterns, getting gauge, abbreviations, charts.

May 8  Learning fancy sts, cables, traveling sts and more.

May 15  Finishing techniques- different seaming techniques including 3 needle bind off.

May 22 Finishing Techniques - picking up sts,button holes and button bands and more.

Learn to Crochet      $25
Here's your opportunity to get a beautiful start on your crochet adventures! One time class.
7-9 pm
Sunday, April 15
Sunday, May 20
Sunday, June 10

General Knitting      $60

Tuesday 7- 9 pm 

April 17, 24, May 8, 15, 22 & 29

Sunday 6- 8 pm

April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 20 & 27

Toe Up Sock Workshop     $50

From the tip of the toe to the top of the cuff, socks will have you hooked! Four sessions to sock Mastery! Seamless toe, Magic Loop and all the skills you need to use each of our amazing yarns to make a sock that fits perfectly every time.
6:30- 8:30pm

Monday, April 23, 30, May 7 & 14

Classic Knit Hat in Any Size      $50
Come pick out your favorite yarn in the shop and we'll create a great hat together. With a little expert guidance you can knit any hat to flatter. Raise the bar!
4- 5:30 pm

Sunday, April 22, 29 & May 6

Magic Loop         $20
A great skill to have in a pinch! Always wanted to try it? Learn this great method for knitting quickly in the round with a longer circular. Saves wear on your hands and wrists and improves the versatility of your knitting needle collection.
4- 5:30 pm

Sunday April 15

LEARN TO SPIN         $60

Introduction to spinning technique on the spindle and spinning wheel. A perfect activity for all! Includes Materials.

6- 7:30 pm

See details and sign up here!

NO BLANKIE YET.

Alas, I STILL have 49 ends to weave!

But I have been a busy bee. As you may know Rowan's Wool Cotton happens to be my favorite yarn for babies, great feel, super colors and washability that doesn't require a deal with the devil down at the crossroads.

With all of that said, it is certainly my preferred yarn for baby hats, and with a new crop of kids coming soon I have been preparing. I have so much fun combining the colors too!

Sometimes, I think that putting a spot of a different color on the crown decreases makes it even more tempting to kiss em' on the top of the head! I even  have a few different sizes, so I'm ready for anything! I'm thinking about some striped hats with the leftovers.

By the way, when you come by to see us, make sure to check the new buttons that Mary got for us! Great Yarns has always had a wonderful button selection and now we have some awesome buttons too! 

yarns etc... Great Yarns

That's just the beginning!

I'm "hooked" already! 

Make sure to check out both collections the next time you need great buttons for your favorite handknits!

So, I promised I'd write more often and here I am in the shop; filling you up on pictures, wishing I typed faster, and hoping you all have a wonderful weekend!

WORLD WIDE KNIT IN PUBLIC DAY

This Month brings us the annual World Wide Knit In Public Day!

 

 

Be sure to do your part and get knitting out there to be talked about and seen by all!

You can get together your own group and go to your favorite hangout, or join an organized group for a bigger event, but most importantly- get out there and have fun spreading fiber-arts!

 

The Ol' North State Knitting Guild Is hosting a big get together to celebrate.

Here's the details:

Location: Lake Crabtree Park, Morrisville.

Time: 11am - 4pm

Date: June 13, 2009

How to get there:

1400 Aviation Parkway, I-40, exit 285, ‘Beech’ shelter

Please bring: Yarn, of course! There are picnic tables, a kids playground and grills available on site. We are right at the lake if you want to swim. There will be vendors, door prizes, charity displays, and the opportunity to work on the World’s Longest Scarf in support of Keep the Fleece, a celebration of the International Year of Natural Fibres. Mostly - come knit and have fun with people who understand stash! Contact robin, rmringo@gmail.com. As this is an all inclusive event, please feel free to bring your crochet, nalbinding, spindle or wheel.

The backup plan is: The Beech shelter is completely covered.

This KIP is not knitting exclusive

There are free bathrooms available nearby

 

Drop us a comment here on the blog if you wish to share some of your favorite places to Knit In Public. 

THANK YOU FRANKLIN HABIT!

And Thank You all for attending!

We had a wonderful time hosting Franklin Habit at yarns etc... and Great Yarns!

Franklin is a great speaker, knitter and teacher and we are so happy to have had him visit us here in North Carolina.

His lecture was insightful, hilarious, and he thrilled us all with his knitting tales. 

It was quite fun to have the shop full to the brim with so many wonderful people! After the talk he signed our copies of "It Itches." A Stash of Knitting Cartoons by the way, his handwriting is as beautiful as his lacework!!

The next day Franklin taught a special "How to Photograph Your Fiber" class at Great Yarns.

Wow! He gave us all some terrific tips for getting the best photos with your knitting and your camera. He talked about how getting to know just a few simple things about your camera can really make a difference! 

I learned a lot and was so pleased to see the beautiful work that our customers had brought along with them to practice their picture taking skills! Check out that purple sweater in the foreground... I am partial to purple! There was also a lovely gentleman who knows who he is and was joining us for his birthday, I swear he had a magic bag full of gorgeous spinning and knitting, I know it was really filled hard work and dedication, but it looked like the best kind of magic to me! So many beautiful things, I can't wait to see some of the new photography skills in our group on Ravelry... post there please, I love it when you share pretty things with us!

Thank you all again, and 

Thank You Franklin, you are a true gentleman and a generous delight! 

So stay in touch with Franklin at his blog and tell him how much we love him and that he is welcome at yarns etc... and Great Yarns anytime!

FALL IS FOR KNITTERS!

What an exciting time to work with such wonderful fibers!

As the chill just begins to settle into the air my excitement for knitting is refreshed and renewed!

I'm knitting a dozen things right now, mostly things that require a bit of thought or planning, so what have I done...

STARTED A NEW PROJECT!

something simple, mindless, bright and beautiful!

Garter Stitch Baby Blanket, knit in seven strips of seven colors rotating one block on every strip to make a diagonal stripe pattern, made it before , will make it again, love it! Knit in Rowan Wool Cotton. We have some exciting new colors in the shop, Mary always picks the best stuff, she is such an inspiration to me!

One lovely surprise showed up at my house, my Mother wearing the vest I made for her!

Great Cascade 220, so many delicious choices!

The best way to get more Handknits? Wearing them and flattery! That's why these socks are for her, Shhhhh don't tell her, I'm not finished yet! Three Waters Farm Superwash Sock in none other than "Late October" I hope to finish by then!

Even our pumpkins are knit-themed! The original neon sign!  Thanks to my awesome Husband for helping me pull this off!

By the way, roasted pumpkin seeds make an excellent snack for knitters!

Make sure you come by and see what other trouble I'm getting myself into and please come and show off all the goodies you've been working on.

We've got great classes at both locations right now and wonderful news that 

Super Knitter, Sally Melville is coming to town! 

Check out the schedules on our website;

yarnsetc.com

I would also like to say a big THANK YOU to my students for making my first class so amazing!

See you all at the shop!