Tempting Tidbits

Sizzling Silk Sale!!!

Suzy Smith — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:15:58 +0000

Monday, July 12 thru Saturday, August 21

Have you ever wanted to knit or crochet with silk yarn, but were hesitant to because of cost? Well, here is your opportunity. We have significantly discounted every yarn containing silk! Luscious colors are available and we can help you pick the perfect pattern for your yarn. (Note: Numbers in parenthesis represent color ways.)

10% Discount

Alchemy – Sancturay (11); Silk Purse (17); Silk Straw (20)
Alpaca with a Twist – Fino (7)
Araucania – Azapa (12)
Elsebeth Lavold – Silky Wool (20)
Frog Tree Yarns – Pima Silk (8)
Habu–Tsumugi Silk(12); Silk Stainless(6); Silk Mohair(3); Root Sizing(5)
Knit One Crochet Too – Crock-O-Dye Sock Yarn (10)
Mirasol – Tupa (17); Nuna (14)
Noro – Aya (6); Silk Garden (20)
Shibui- Silk Cloud (6 )
Tahki/Stacy Charles – Superior (6)
Rowan – Purlife Revive (7); Summer Tweed (22)

20% Discount

Blue Sky Alpacas, Inc. – Alpaca Silk (7)
Debbie Bliss – Cashmerino Aran (15)
Crystal Palace- Panda Silk (48)
Louisa Harding – Mulberry Silk (16)
Malabrigo – Silky Merino (2)
Noro – Silk Garden Sock Yarn (8); Cash Iroha (33); Iro (8); Yuzen (6)
Rowan – Kid Silk Haze (8)
Spud & Chloe – Spud & Chloe Fine (7)
Sublime Cashmere Merino Silk Aran & DK (27)

30% Discount

Debbie Bliss – Pure Silk (12)
Elizabeth Austen – Silky Cashmere (3)
Louisa Harding – Willow Tweed (3)
Noro – Aurora (6); Kochoran (11); Sekku (5); Transitions (8); Silk Mountain (7)

Beginning Spinning

Suzy Smith — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:14:12 +0000

A fun, friendly and relaxed beginning spinning class designed for wheel AND/OR spindle spinners. Rusty Spinners who need a refresher are welcome, too. We discuss types of sheep, fleeces, processing and fibers. You learn about and practice both spindle and wheel spinning. Then concentrate on the one you prefer to create your own yarn. Ninety-eight % of the information pertains to either technique. If you have tools or a wheel please bring them but do not buy them, we have wheels and spindles to use and purchase, if you choose.
$50 class fee includes class materials.

Tuesday, July 13, 5:30-8 PM Tuesday, September 21, 5:30-8 PM

Easy Cricket Weaving

Suzy Smith — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:13:35 +0000

Learn to weave the easy way with a Cricket loom. Warp a loom and weave a scarf in a day. Bring a pair scissors and 8 ft. of craft/wrapping paper or 10 sheets of plain copy paper. Please arrive early to select yarn for your project. Weaving is a great stash buster and quick!

$50 class fee includes yarn for weaving.

Thursday, July 15, 5:30 – 8 pm
Sunday, August 8, 1:30 – 4:00 pm

Summer Spin Ins

Suzy Smith — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:12:09 +0000

Following the success of our May 2 Spin In we are scheduling more for the summer. Please bring your wheels and spindles, and some fiber and join us for these free events. No stress, no chores, no lesson, just spinning, talking and seeing what everyone is working on. We would love to see your “show and tell!” Bring some snacks if you like and if the day is nice we will open the doors and spin inside and out! Come and join us and help make these Spin Ins fun!

Tuesday, July 20, 6 – 8 pm
Tuesday, August 17, 6 – 8 pm

Finishing School

Suzy Smith — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:54:38 +0000

Any Unfinished Objects (UFOs) in your project pile? Bring them to the shop and we will help you sew those seams, weave in those ends, pick up the stitches. During the summer, we are offering four opportunities to learn these techniques and complete a project at NO CHARGE. Please make a reservation by calling the shop.

Thursday, July 22, 3-5 PM with Diane OR 5:30-7:30 PM with Karen
Thursday, July 29, 3-5 PM with Diane OR 5:30-7:30 PM with Karen
Thursday, August 5, 3-5 PM OR 5:30-7:30 PM
Thursday, August 12, 3-5 PM OR 5:30-7:30 PM

The Mystery Sock is Back!!!

Suzy Smith — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:45:37 +0000

We know our Mystery Sock fans will want to plan ahead, so we’ve already scheduled dates for fall classes. These classes always fill up quickly so sign up today. You do need to be an experienced sock knitter. Each class is offered 4 times but you take only 1 class for each pattern. The $10 class fee includes your sock pattern.

Fall Pattern 1
Monday, September 27, 1 – 3 PM OR 6 – 8 PM
Tuesday, September 28, 6 – 8 PM
Wednesday, September 29, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Fall Pattern 2
Monday, October 18, 1 – 3 PM OR 6 – 8 PM
Tuesday, October 19, 6 – 8 PM
Wednesday, October 20, 11:30 Am – 1:30 PM

Fall Pattern 3
Monday, November 15, 1 – 3 PM OR 6 – 8 PM
Tuesday, November 16, 6 – 8 PM
Wednesday, November 17, 11:30 AM– 1:30 PM

Mystery Sock Rerun #8

Carrie Thompson — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:19:44 +0000

Whether you missed it, forgot it or want to repeat it, Mystery Sock Pattern #8 is coming back! This class is for experienced sock knitters. Choose the class time that fits your schedule. The $10 class fee includes your sock pattern.

Wednesday, July 21, 1 – 3pm OR 6 – 8 pm

Sock/Block Doc on Call

Carrie Thompson — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:09:31 +0000

Our favorite Sock Doctor…now is a qualified Block Doctor!

Got a block problem? Michelle, aka The Soc Doc, is now The Block Doc too! No matter what the problem or how bad the boo-boo, Michelle can help you fix it.

Upcoming Clinic Hours:
Saturday, July 17, 10 – 12 PM
Saturday, August 21, 10 – 12 PM

Michelle Hunter

Introducing “Knit Purl Hunter”

Carrie Thompson — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:38:54 +0000

Visit our own Michelle Hunter’s new website, www.knitpurlhunter.com, for all the latest including patterns, video tips, and her “Confessions of a Knitaholic” blog!! You’ll want to visit often – click on the link to the left…

Temptations Recyclable Bags

Carrie Thompson — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:00:32 +0000

Come in and pick up your Temptations Recyclable Bag to tote your projects around town in style!

Purchase $50 of regular priced yarn and get your bag for FREE!

Bags are also available for $3.50 each.