Good Morning All
The weeks are passing so quickly. Fall is approaching faster than one would like. School has begun; the county fair is around the corner and the elections are not far off, all signs that soon the mornings will be crisp and the leaves will begin to change.
The waning summer has been a good one despite the problems we have all encountered. The economy has been sluggish and the cost of fuel and food has risen faster than a flooding river and still we are all here and moving forward.
I for one am grateful that all seasons pass as will this dragging economic one. Looking forward to a new season brings hope for change and from this stand point up is about all there is. So, onward and upward as they say.
The Yarn Store has made a few new friends this week. We are always glad to see new faces. The word continues to spread and we very appreciative for those of you that speak so highly of us.
You know me and how I feel about the large cost of public advertising. Word of mouth works so much better because it is done with purpose and is direct. When you fling money and effort at the media it often falls in all the wrong places at the wrong time. Not always but many times this is true, so the energy is better spent on thanking those who spread the word. Thank you again.
We now have a few of our plans for our fall line up of classes. This would be a good time for you to mark your calendar with the class times and registration deadlines.
First of all we will be starting our winter hours beginning Saturday October 4th.
Winter Store Hours
Tuesday – Friday
9 am to 5pm
Saturday
10 am – 2 pm
Beginners Knit 101 starts in September on Monday evenings.
Beginners Knit
By
Kathie Rowe
Monday evenings
September 8th and 15th
6-8 pm
at
The Yarn Store
Register by September 5th
Class cost $45
We will provide instructional materials
And
One skein of worsted cotton yarn for washcloth
If you desire to make a scarf you will need at least
One skein of worsted yarn of choice
Everyone will need # 9 or 10 knitting needles.
If you have you needles and other sundries please being them
All other supplies must be purchased at
The Yarn Store
A complete list of supplies is available at registration
If you will recall we mentioned having some “Quick Class Tuesdays”. We now have a couple of classes set up for October. One for the crotchetier and the other is for all fiber lovers.
Quick Class
Hairpin Lace
By
Renee’ Barnes
Tuesday October 7th
6:30 – 8:3o pm
at
The Yarn Store
Class cost $25.00
Register by September 30th
We will provide all instructional materials
You will need to know how to do
Single and double crochet stitch
You will need a Hairpin Lace Loom
And a
J crochet hook
One skein of worsted cotton yarn
We will be making a place mat
If you have your loom and hook along with other sundries please bring them.
If you don’t please let us know early so we will have enough looms and hooks in stock
All supplies must be purchase at
The Yarn Store
The next class will be taking us to a whole new level of yarn appreciation. We are going to be diving into spinning. This will be a spindle spinning class using roving. I can’t wait for this class. For any of you that always wanted to spin your own yarn this is an inexpensive way to get started.
Quick Class
Spindle Spinning
By
Renee’ Barnes
Tuesday October 28th
6:30 – 8:30 pm
at
The Yarn Store
Class cost $35.oo
Register by Oct 18th
We will provide all materials
Instruction, spindle and roving
The spindles have to be made
so
Please register early so we can
Provide everyone with the
Supplies needed
The next class has been asked for many times but has yet to come about. This is the last time it will be offered before the holidays so please jump in while you can.
Felted or Not Knitted Christmas Stocking
By
Kathie Rowe
Prerequisites are
You must know how to knit and purl
Saturdays: October 18th, 25th and Nov 1st
10 am – noon
at
The Yarn Store
Class Cost $50.00
Register by October 11th
We will provide all instructional materials
The pattern you choose to do will
Determine the products
You will need
We will have a complete list ready for you
When you register
We will be covering
Project pattern (in depth)
Carrying yarns
Seaming
Swiss Darning
Chart reading
Felting
There will be a bit of knitting homework so that the class can stay on track
I will happily add an extra day of class if needed.
There will be an added twist to this because we are planning a
Christmas Stocking Showcase
(More on that later but keep it in mind)
This is a perfect class for the beginner intermediate knitter
It will expand your skills in a quick and fun way.
Payment is due at registration
to secure your place in any class
Well now that is a lot to keep track of. We will have a complete list of classes at the store so if you need to double check just come on by.
You may have noticed that we have added a new policy to our classes. We are now requiring you to purchase your yarns for class from us. This only seems fair since that is the business we are in. Also it assures you of the best possible outcome for your project.
You may have also noticed that I didn’t add that policy to the Christmas stocking class. I would like for you to purchase your yarns from us but many of you had already purchased yarn for this class before we put this policy in effect. Plus there are parts of this class that require such a small amount of yarn you may already have it in you stash. So do what you must as long as you have what is needed.
PJ and I have been working on a method of toe up socks this last week and that is about all. We should soon have a method we like best and we will add that to the class line up.
One last thing concerning “Knitting for Noggin’s”.
Time is growing short so we must get to stitchin’. We would like to up the number from last year (53) to at least 100 hats. We have a good start but we are far from what we would like. I will have to get back to you on the exact date as to when we will send them but it will be in October.
They are in need of young adult sized hats and they must be made from new yarn. But we will take any size and shape as long as they are made from new material. Knit or crochet it doesn’t matter.
Better run for now. My honey has the day off and we have no plans except to spend it together. I love these kind of days. No expectations and just be.
Have a great week and thank you again for participating and being part of what we do.
As Always
Kathie
The weeks are passing so quickly. Fall is approaching faster than one would like. School has begun; the county fair is around the corner and the elections are not far off, all signs that soon the mornings will be crisp and the leaves will begin to change.
The waning summer has been a good one despite the problems we have all encountered. The economy has been sluggish and the cost of fuel and food has risen faster than a flooding river and still we are all here and moving forward.
I for one am grateful that all seasons pass as will this dragging economic one. Looking forward to a new season brings hope for change and from this stand point up is about all there is. So, onward and upward as they say.
The Yarn Store has made a few new friends this week. We are always glad to see new faces. The word continues to spread and we very appreciative for those of you that speak so highly of us.
You know me and how I feel about the large cost of public advertising. Word of mouth works so much better because it is done with purpose and is direct. When you fling money and effort at the media it often falls in all the wrong places at the wrong time. Not always but many times this is true, so the energy is better spent on thanking those who spread the word. Thank you again.
We now have a few of our plans for our fall line up of classes. This would be a good time for you to mark your calendar with the class times and registration deadlines.
First of all we will be starting our winter hours beginning Saturday October 4th.
Winter Store Hours
Tuesday – Friday
9 am to 5pm
Saturday
10 am – 2 pm
Beginners Knit 101 starts in September on Monday evenings.
Beginners Knit
By
Kathie Rowe
Monday evenings
September 8th and 15th
6-8 pm
at
The Yarn Store
Register by September 5th
Class cost $45
We will provide instructional materials
And
One skein of worsted cotton yarn for washcloth
If you desire to make a scarf you will need at least
One skein of worsted yarn of choice
Everyone will need # 9 or 10 knitting needles.
If you have you needles and other sundries please being them
All other supplies must be purchased at
The Yarn Store
A complete list of supplies is available at registration
If you will recall we mentioned having some “Quick Class Tuesdays”. We now have a couple of classes set up for October. One for the crotchetier and the other is for all fiber lovers.
Quick Class
Hairpin Lace
By
Renee’ Barnes
Tuesday October 7th
6:30 – 8:3o pm
at
The Yarn Store
Class cost $25.00
Register by September 30th
We will provide all instructional materials
You will need to know how to do
Single and double crochet stitch
You will need a Hairpin Lace Loom
And a
J crochet hook
One skein of worsted cotton yarn
We will be making a place mat
If you have your loom and hook along with other sundries please bring them.
If you don’t please let us know early so we will have enough looms and hooks in stock
All supplies must be purchase at
The Yarn Store
The next class will be taking us to a whole new level of yarn appreciation. We are going to be diving into spinning. This will be a spindle spinning class using roving. I can’t wait for this class. For any of you that always wanted to spin your own yarn this is an inexpensive way to get started.
Quick Class
Spindle Spinning
By
Renee’ Barnes
Tuesday October 28th
6:30 – 8:30 pm
at
The Yarn Store
Class cost $35.oo
Register by Oct 18th
We will provide all materials
Instruction, spindle and roving
The spindles have to be made
so
Please register early so we can
Provide everyone with the
Supplies needed
The next class has been asked for many times but has yet to come about. This is the last time it will be offered before the holidays so please jump in while you can.
Felted or Not Knitted Christmas Stocking
By
Kathie Rowe
Prerequisites are
You must know how to knit and purl
Saturdays: October 18th, 25th and Nov 1st
10 am – noon
at
The Yarn Store
Class Cost $50.00
Register by October 11th
We will provide all instructional materials
The pattern you choose to do will
Determine the products
You will need
We will have a complete list ready for you
When you register
We will be covering
Project pattern (in depth)
Carrying yarns
Seaming
Swiss Darning
Chart reading
Felting
There will be a bit of knitting homework so that the class can stay on track
I will happily add an extra day of class if needed.
There will be an added twist to this because we are planning a
Christmas Stocking Showcase
(More on that later but keep it in mind)
This is a perfect class for the beginner intermediate knitter
It will expand your skills in a quick and fun way.
Payment is due at registration
to secure your place in any class
Well now that is a lot to keep track of. We will have a complete list of classes at the store so if you need to double check just come on by.
You may have noticed that we have added a new policy to our classes. We are now requiring you to purchase your yarns for class from us. This only seems fair since that is the business we are in. Also it assures you of the best possible outcome for your project.
You may have also noticed that I didn’t add that policy to the Christmas stocking class. I would like for you to purchase your yarns from us but many of you had already purchased yarn for this class before we put this policy in effect. Plus there are parts of this class that require such a small amount of yarn you may already have it in you stash. So do what you must as long as you have what is needed.
PJ and I have been working on a method of toe up socks this last week and that is about all. We should soon have a method we like best and we will add that to the class line up.
One last thing concerning “Knitting for Noggin’s”.
Time is growing short so we must get to stitchin’. We would like to up the number from last year (53) to at least 100 hats. We have a good start but we are far from what we would like. I will have to get back to you on the exact date as to when we will send them but it will be in October.
They are in need of young adult sized hats and they must be made from new yarn. But we will take any size and shape as long as they are made from new material. Knit or crochet it doesn’t matter.
Better run for now. My honey has the day off and we have no plans except to spend it together. I love these kind of days. No expectations and just be.
Have a great week and thank you again for participating and being part of what we do.
As Always
Kathie
