Dec. Classes

During December we're offering classes to bust your stash and not your budget! All classes listed are stash buster classes: you don't have to buy yarn from us if you already have something that will work in your stash! Also, all the projects are fairly small and intended for you to be able to finish in about 8 hours of knitting, they'll make great stocking stuffers!

Please note the class designations are as follows:

B: Beginning project that requires only that the knitter know how to cast-on, knit and, purl and bind-off.
I: Intermediate project that requires knitter know how to knit, purl, do seed and moss stitch. You should be able to recognize the difference between stitches by looking at them.
I-A: Intermediate to advanced project. this project requires that knitter know how to knit, purl, do seed, and moss stitch and knit with small yarn on small needles.
A: Advanced. these project will require knitters to know everything listed prior and yarnovers and work with small yarn.

Each class is a single 1.5 hour block.

Dec. 5, 2009
12:30-2pm Owly coffee sleeve--knit up a wool coffee cozy! (B) (worsted weight wool)
2:30-4:00pm Tree Socks--these tiny cute socks would work as baby socks, but we'll add a loop to hand them on your tree (A) (sock yarn)

Dec. 12, 2009
12:30-2:00pm Dragon Scale Shawl--this fun little knit looks more impressive than it really is! (B) (laceweight)
2:30-4:00 Fingerless Gloves--a fun quick gift for a teen or anyone with cold hands. (I) (sport weight)

Dec. 19, 2009
12:30-2:00 Queen's Leisure Headband--this is a quick fun pretty thing to hold back your hair. (I) (sock yarn)
2:30-4:00 Mobius Neckwarmer--another quick gift (B) (sport weight)

Kids classes:
During Christmas week we're offering two classes to get your kids out of the house, and let them make a small project to gift (or keep)--please have an adult to help supervise!

12:30-2:00pm
Dec. 22, 2009: knit and felt a fortune cookie and add a note to the recipient! (B)
Dec. 23, 2009: knit and felt a tree shaped ornament and add beads for decorations. (B)

Each class is $5.00.

Classes in November.

Please note the class designations are as follows:

B: Beginning project that requires only that the knitter know how to cast-on, knit and, purl and bind-off.
I: Intermediate project that requires knitter know how to knit, purl, do seed and moss stitch. it will teach Yarn Overs and reading a chart.
I-A: Intermediate to advanced project. this project requires that knitter know how to knit, purl, do seed, and moss stitch and knit with small yarn. it will work further on Yarn Overs and shaping.
A: Advanced. these project will require knitters to know everything listed prior and yarnovers and work with small yarn.

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We will be closed Nov. 6 &7th as i will be out of town on business. We are also closed on Thanksgiving day.

We will be open early on Friday Nov. 27--there will be specials from 8-10am! come on it--i'll make the coffee!

As always we have Project Night on Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 (not on Thanksgiving tho). this month we're trying a new idea, on Nov. 19th we'll be doing Knit 'n' Movie. The movie for this month is planned for "Private Benjamin" and there will be a simple project that we recommend to go with it. We'll supply some popcorn-- bring your own drink!

Sock Classes continued from Oct. Lacy Sock Class
Nov. 14 & 21st 12-2pm

Nov. 14:
10-noon Terra Neckwarmer 1 (I)
2:30-4:30 Fern Fingerless Gloves (I)

Nov. 21:
10-noon Terra Neckwarmer 2 (I)
2:30-4:30 Fern Cowl (I)

Nov. 28:
10-noon Kid's Knitting (this will teach kids to knit--a parent must accompany and stay for the class so the cost is $10.00)
12-2:00pm: Felty Bowl (B)
2:30-4:30 Fichu (to be continued in Dec.) (I-A)

As always classes (unless otherwise noted) cost $5.00 and we ask that you buy supplies for the class with us.

Alpaca!!!!

We're harvesting some really lovely colors and textures here at C. R. Yarn...

last night, before knit night, i arrived home to a couple of LOVELY big boxes of alpaca yarn. this stuff is SO yummy, you just have to come and see it. we have some gorgeous variegated worsted weight, beautiful solids in both dk and sock weight.

This lovely Sport Weight stuff is called Baby Twist. In comes in a whole lot of colors--we have about 12 so far... saying it is SOFT is such an understatement, i can't express it. if i were independently wealthy i think i'd buy enough to just roll around on top of it. Oh my!

these amazing colors are called "Socrates" and are a baby alpaca, merino wool, bamboo, nylon blend. i'm absolute certain that blue is going to make amazingly fabulous socks.

here's mojito--it's 100% baby alpaca and amazingly beautiful stuff. i love the variegation and the softness.

November classes will be announced tomorrow!

Happy Anniversary!!!!

We're super excited. TODAY is our 6 month anniversary, and we think it's important to celebrate even small accomplishments... you know, getting gauge, learning to purl, doing two rows of involved colorwork! Just what everyone needs to do--so we're having Italian Sodas and Cheesecake all day! Plus we're kicking off our new customer appreciation program. If you're like me, i lose those cards some places hand out in my purse constantly. So instead we're keeping track for you, and when you spend $100, you'll get free stuff! Free food tastes better, so you know free yarn will knit/crochet better!!!!

come on in, have some cheesecake and a soda...

October Classes

Upcoming Classes:

Sept. 26: Dye Workshop 12-4pm
come on in and try your hand at dyeing yarn (N)

Oct. 3: Neck Warmer 2:30-4:30
Get started on a simple lace neck warmer. this is a fun, quick knit project that will make a lovely gift. (I)

Oct. 17: felted Bag 2:30-4:30pm
Whether you use this bag as a purse or a project bag or a gift, you'll love knitting it! (B)

Oct. 31: A Day of Spinning
Morning: 10:30-12:00 Drop spindle spinning
Afternoon: 2:30-4:30 Fiber preparation and carding (N)

Oct. 3, 17, 24, &31: Lacy Socks 12:00-2:00 (A)
Oct. 3, 17, 25: Beginning Knitting
Learn to knit and make some handy dish clothes. (N)

class Levels

N: no prior experience required
B: know how to knit and purl (a couple knitting classes and you're all set)
I: know how to knit and purl and be ready to learn yarn-overs
A: know how to knit and purl and be ready to learn yarn-overs and knit on small needles

What's new in the shop

we've gotten in some really lovely handmade stitch markers! they come in sets of 5 or 7 mostly, and have one big stitch marker and 4 or 6 coordinated smaller markers. they're fun little bits of knit bling! (every girl deserves some jewelry) some are natural stone, some are class beads... all are fun and cheerful and run between $5.95-$9.95 depending on what beads they are made from!

we've gotten in some lovely new handspun yarn... lots of it is now priced for affordable luxury--under $8.00 a skein. as usual there's new hand dyed sock yarn. we're also working on getting in some lovely new project bags... can't wait! come on in for a visit!

Closed May 15-16

The shop will be closed May 15-16. Candis and i will be hanging out at Nemo Guest Ranch at Quest for Camelot (a big local SCA event) and so will not be open these days. Sorry for any inconvenience this causes.