Spring has sprung!
Join our exclusive sock club
Be a member of the first annual Hank of Yarn Sock Club:
Limited membership; available quarterly, April 29, July 29, October 28 and January 27
Unique one-of-a-kind packaging
Contents:
Exclusive sock weight yarn not available to other HOY customers
Two original patterns; one for socks, one for another garment
Unusual treats included
Dues: $40 per quarter individually, or $140 for all four installments
(Hint for April–think Spring)
Join now! Space is limited…
Knitting Tips (from 101 Top Knitting Tips, knitsimple, 2009)
12. For projects that will expand at the bottom (e.g. lace), choose a cast-on with a little more stretch, such as a knitted or purled cast-on. Designer Shirley Paden prefers this method: “Purl across the foundation row. You will notice loops that look like interlocking O’s. When you begin working the lace pattern after working the foundation row, those little circles will expand enough to prevent restricting the bottom of most expansive patterns.”
13. Slip the first stitch on every row rather than knitting it. The edge of the work will be neat and even–a bonus for cardigan fronts and vest armholes that have no other special finishing.
14. When swatching, add an extra stitch at each end of the pattern stitch. For example, knit the first stitch at the beginning of the row, and then work the pattern stitch. At the last stitch, pull the yarn to the front of the work (as if to purl), then slip the last stitch. The result will be a nice chained edge at each side of the work.
15. Does your knitting ladder when you’re working in the round on double-pointed needles? Follow Jil Eaton’s advice and pull both the first and second stitches firmly as you begin knitting on each needle.
New in the shop
Denise interchangeable crochet hooks–perfect for Tunisian crochet and afghans!
New Knitscene special edition magazine
Debbie Bliss Rialto yarn…baby merino in lovely colors
CLASSES
Introduction to beaded knitting: beaded sachet Tuesday, April 13 6-8 pm
Fixing mistakes on Friday, April 16 1-3 pm
Beginning crochet Friday, April 16 2-4 pm
Beginning knitting Saturdays, April 10 and 17 10-12 noon
Reading crochet patterns Friday, April 23 4-6 pm
Quote of the Week
“…simple things can be very beautiful.” Kay Gardiner, co-author of Mason-Dixon Knitting.
And who hasn’t looked at this book, or Debbie Bliss patterns, and found this statement to be true?
