December 31, 2009

Start the New Year Out Right

We’re starting the new year out with a weekend of workshops with Chrissy Gardiner, noted designer and author of the Toe-Up! sock workbook.

On Saturday, January 30th she’ll be leading a class called Textured Colorwork in the Round. This class will introduce knitters to the Bohus style of colorwork, which utilizes knit and purl stitches to create a multi-dimensional color pattern not attainable by using knit stitches alone. Students will learn the basics of two-handed stranding as well as tips for incorprating their own textured colorwork designs into a basic sock framework. This class begins as soon as we close for the day (4:00) and runs for three hours.

On Sunday afternoon, beginning at 1:00, Chrissy will help us explore the Basics of Toe-Up Sock Knitting.

Saturday’s class is open to all intermediate knitters; Sunday’s class is open to all intermediate knitters who have successfully completed at least one pair of socks.

Registration is open now, and you can sign up online. We’re offering a package deal, saving you 10% when you sign up for both classes. As always, space is limited so register soon!

Holiday Hours

It’s almost Christmas — are you ready? We’ll be open for a few more days, and then it’s time for our annual holiday shut-down. We’ll be open 11 am to 4 pm until Christmas Eve, when we’ll close at 1 pm. We’ll remain closed until Sunday January 3, when we’ll open at 1:00 for our monthly Spin and Knit In. I hope you’ll join us then.

All of us here at Yarn Expressions wish you peaceful, joy filled holidays. Celebrate!

Spin and Knit-In this Sunday

This Sunday is the first Sunday of the month, so it’s time for our Spin and Knit-In. Bring your wheel, a spindle, your project and join us between 1:00 and 4:00 pm for a good time among friends.

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