Chunky Classics
Scrumptious chunky alpaca. A trip down memory lane.
And class opportunities like never before!
Here’s what’s up this week at your favorite local yarn store, For Yarn’s Sake.
Alpaca Chunky from Rowan
Alpaca Chunky is a beautiful, incredibly soft new yarn from Rowan. Similar to it’s little brother Lima, the rounded chain construction creates a yarn that’s light in weight yet warm and oh-so-comfortable to wear. Available in 4 natural colors – Dove, Sparrow, Wren, and Pigeon. Not to be missed, this chunky yarn is uber-soft in your hand – like knitting with a cloud.
Winter Warmers
A dedicated pattern booklet from Rowan
with designs create dexclusively for Alpaca Chunky and Lima
What to make with your Alpaca Chunky?
Winter Warmers is an essential collection of over thirty
brilliant accessory designs by Martin Storey.
Warm, cozy scarves, hats and mittens nestle alongside
snugly shrugs and bags and super comfortable cushions
all designed using Rowan’s Lima and Alpaca Chunky yarns.
Perfect!
My Grandmother’s Knitting
When most people think of their grandmother’s knitting, they might not immediately see the connection to a modern knitter’s life.
But in My Grandmother’s Knitting, Portland’s own Larissa Brown
shows us that nothing could be further from the truth.
Many of today’s hippest and most popular knitters found their passion for knitting under the tutelage of their grandmother
or another revered family member, and in this book,
they share stories and patterns inspired by
their memories and their gratitude.
The 26 contributors to My Grandmother’s Knitting include such author greats as
Wendy Bernard (of the Custom Knits series), Teva Durham (Loop-d-Loop series),
Norah Gaughan (Knitting Nature), Joan McGowan-Michael (Knitting Lingerie Style),
and Leigh Radford (AlterKnits and One More Skein series),
as well as popular designers Jared Flood, Cookie A., Ysolda Teague, Anne Hanson,
Kay Gardiner, Kristin Spurkland, Judy Becker and Meg Swansen.
The first half of this book is devoted to short, heart-warming stories
about the family "roots" of popular knitting designers.
The remainder is devoted to designer knitting patterns "inspired by"
the designers' grandparents, parents, and their places of origin.
Without a doubt, dedicated knitters will enjoy reading about
the family backgrounds of their favorite creators.
Edna Slouch Hat
Designed by Leigh Bradford
This fabulous hat was inspired by the designer’s aunt Edna, who every year treated Leigh to a new striped stocking cap topped with a fluffy pom-pom; Ideal for the chilly Northwest. Leigh adds her own twist to this age-old classic, updating the cap with a touch of slouch. Knit on size 10 needles, you can whip one up lickity split, just in time for fall football games, cool school mornings at the bus stop, or just about anything you choose to do in the great outdoors.
We’ve stocked our shelves with chunky yarns in anticipation of
the need for these cool weather accessories.
Our ‘Edna Slouch Hat’ is done up in the all natural
Alpaca Chunky yarn from Rowan,
with the accent colors in
Rowan’s Purelife British Sheep Breeds Chunky ‘Mid Brown Jacob.’
What will yours look like?
Materials:
• Edna Slouch Hat pattern (in My Grandmother’s Knitting, available at For Yarn’s Sake)
• 1 skein Alpaca Chunky (or approximately 120 yards chunky weight yarn)
• 1 skein Purelife British Sheep Breeds Chunky (or contrasting color chunky weight yarn)
• US 10 circular needle, 16” length
• US 10 Double Point needles
Friday Knit-Along - September
“There’s something timeless about sitting around with your fellow knitters and your works in progress. The warmth of a fire or a cup of tea, the clicking of needles, and the satisfaction of quiet talk - or no talk at all - has a completeness to it. Nothing more need be added.” - Larissa Brown
Join us every Friday from 4:30 to 6pm for a structured knit-along;
an organized event where knitters get together, all working on a common project.
Great fun, terrific company, and a sense of accomplishment.
Not to be missed!
Our September knit-along is well underway. We’ve chosen a lovely new sweater design from the Fall 2011 Interweave Knits magazine. Touted as one of the most popular new designs on Ravelry, Heather Zoppetti’s Dahlia Cardigan borrows doily construction techniques to pattern the intricate-looking flower motif that adorns the back. Sleeves put in like afterthought heels grow out of a simple rectangle for an easy layering piece with serious drape. A lightweight fingering weight yarn allows the long fronts to swing with attitude. A truly elegant sweater, with a really fun construction path. Come see the many colorful shades of fingering weight yarn our knitters have chosen. Better yet, let us help you choose the right yarn for your Dahlia Cardigan, grab a chair, and join the fun!
Materials:
Interweave Knits magazine, Fall 2011 edition
850-1500 yards fingering weight yarn
US 5 32” circular and double point needles
There’s no charge for our structured Knit-Along. Just bring yourself and an adventuresome attitude. Because this is an in-store, structured activity, we ask that materials used be purchased from For Yarn’s Sake. See you Friday!
Sign-Up in person in the store, or call 503-469-9500 to reserve your seat!
Oops! I Dropped A Stitch
Tuesday September 20, 2-4pm
The ever-popular, frequently requested and oh-so-essential class,
"Oops! I Dropped a Stitch" is back. No longer will you need to come running.
You too can figure out where you went astray, and then fix it!
And an added bonus – you’ll learn all those little rules and tricks that experienced knitters just seem to know. Anne Laird will impart a wealth of golden nuggets a knitter needs to have in their repertoire (but aren't ever spelled out in a pattern).
Students should know how to cast on, knit and purl.
Ravelry Unraveled
Wednesday September 21, 6-8pm
Do you wish you had a roadmap
to navigatethat amazing yet often overwhelming world of
Ravelry.com? Learn how to harness this incredible wealth
of knitting and crochet knowledge. We'll teach you to search for patterns
find pattern opinions from other Ravelers, get project ideas
for that coveted skein of yarn in your stash, post progress
and pictures of your For Yarn's Sake projects, and save your favorites in your queue.
Pull up a chair and be wowed, while sipping on a glass of wine - our treat!
Don't be left out of the global fun.
Seaming & Blocking 101
Thursday September 22, 5:30-7:30pm
Once you've completed the pieces for your knitted project, it's time to add
the all-important finishing touch! Learn the basics
of proper seaming techniques, how to competently
weave in your ends, and the fundamentals of blocking
so that your completed project looks its very best.
Fingerless Gloves
Sunday September 25, 12:30-2:30pm
Back by popular demand! Learn the ins and outs
of knitting those beautiful little hand warmers
with a special place for your thumbs.
A must have fall accessory, as well as an awesome,
quick-to-makeholiday gift.
Wear them proudly on those cool fall evening strolls with your honey!
Students should be able to cast-on, knit and purl.
Other Upcoming Classes
Cast-Ons and Bind-Offs. (Sunday October 2, 12:30-2:30pm)
Knitting With Beads (Tuesday October 4, 1-3pm)
Double Knitting (Wednesday October 5, 5:30-7:30pm)
All Wrapped Up (Thursdays October 6 & 20, 5:30-7:30pm)
All Things Babies (Sunday October 9, 12:30-2:30pm)
Entrelac (Wednesday October 12, 5:30-7:30pm)
Double Knitting (Wednesday October 19, 5:30-7:30pm)
Mastering the Drop Spindle (Saturday October 22, 3-5pm)
All Things Charts (Sunday October 23, 12:30-2:30pm)
In Stitches – Blogging For Yarn’s Sake Style
A project finished? No way! See what Anne accomplished this week. And check out how she’s doing in her quest to knit all 20 patterns in Wendy Johnson’s "Socks From the Toe Up.”
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