July/August 2015 - Mosaic Yarn Studio, Ltd.

The July/August 2015 newsletter of
109 W. Prospect Ave. Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Phone: (847) 390-1013 Fax: (847) 390-1256
Web: www.mosaicyar nstudio.com
Mosaic Yarn Studio, Ltd.
MYS is participating in the…
Hi,
I am thrilled about a new Classic Elite Yarn called Song
coming in July! When our sales representative Joan Looi
showed it to me I shocked her because I yelled “Yes” right
away. (I don’t think she was used to getting that much
excitement out of me). Why is it so great? It is 50%
cotton/50% wool with 110 yards/50 gram ball. It knits
like a dk or light worsted and is a “wear next to your
skin” yarn. I hope you like
it as much as I do:)
Happy knitting/crocheting!
Darlene
Sing
Trunk Show
Friday, July 24 to
Sunday, August 9
Featuring Classic
Elite Yarns:
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Song (New!)
Bella Lino
 Sprout
Chicago Yarn Crawl
August 1 to 9
Join us for a Yarn Crawl Kick Off!
Saturday, August 1
8:30 - 10 a.m. coffee, pastries
& early morning knit/crochet-in.
Free commemorative gift with
purchase for first 100 crawlers!
If you are just curious, come too!
We will have the “Sing” Trunk Show
Sidewalk Sale August 7, 8 & 9
Possum Party August 5, 7 - 9 p.m.
Mountain Colors Mystery KAL
Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m.& Fridays, 1 - 3 p.m.
in September
Uses a Perspectives Crazyfoot Kit
Cowl measuring 26.5” around and 16” tall
Learn some new stitches (advanced beginner)
In-Store Ravelry pattern with weekly updates
(please sign up through us)
Schedule:
September 3: Clue #1
September 10: Clue #2
 September 17: Clue #3
 September 24: Clue #4
 October 1: End of KAL
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Post finished photos in Mountain Colors Ravelry
group by October 1 to qualify for prizes!
Just for Fun!
Join Us for Our FREE
Knit/Crochet Nites!
HOLIDAY HUES
Come by Mosaic Yarn Studio
Every Thursday Evening
from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, July 3, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. &
Sunday, July 5, 12 - 4 p.m.
In celebration of Independence Day, all
Red, White & Blue yar n is 20% off!
Special Theme Nites:
July 23: Apple Pie
August 13: Margaritas
September 17: Doritos
We will still have charity ideas for
those who wish to continue to knit/
crochet for those in need.
Progressive Needles Knit Along
with Michelle Hunter of Knit Purl Hunter
Fiber Camp for Kids
July 2015 - Unleashed
A Convertible Mitten
(ages 9 & up)
Crochet: Daily July 21 to 24,
3 - 4 p.m. $40/kid
Visit www.knitpurlhunter.com and sign up to subscribe to her newsletter..
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Here is how it works:
 The actual pattern is a surprise.
 You will get clues every Thursday.
We will have KALs on Thursdays, 5 - 7
p.m and Fridays, 1 - 3 p.m. in July
Knitting: Daily July 28 to 31,
3 - 4 p.m. $40/kid
Special Price:
$75 for both
Materials: Simpliworsted by HiKoo, 55% Merino Superwash, 28% Acrylic, 17% Nylon, 140 yards/100g per
skein. Child – 1 skein, Adult – 2 skeins (same color). Please note: 2 skeins will yield BOTH an Adult and
Child size pair. 3 skeins will yield two Adult pairs. US
#6 (4mm) AND #8 (5mm) 6” double point needles
(see NOTE below) or size necessary to achieve desired
gauge. Stitch holder. Two ½ – ¾” buttons, shank style
preferred. (Size is not crucial).
Learn something
new this summer!
Did you know that you can help support MYS
by buying your Ravelry
patterns In-Store ?
NOTE: Mitten hands may also be knit with two 24” circular
needles or one 32” circular needle for magic loop method.
For thumb, double points in larger needle size are recommended.
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At the register, we can:
 Print your pattern.
 E-mail you your pattern.
Save your pattern in your Ravelry library.
Knitting Classes
Beginning Knitting
During the first 2 classes, you will learn to cast on, knit,
purl, increase, decrease & cast off. On the 3rd class
session, you will pick out an easy project, learn to read
knitting instructions & work on your chosen project for
the remainder of the course. Fee: $70/4 week class.
Wed. July 1 to 22 with Darlene
Mon. July 6 to 27 with Georg
1:30 - 3 p.m.
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Tues. July 21 to August 11 with Darlene 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Wed. July 29 to August 26 with Emily
(No Class August 5)
5 - 6:30 p.m.
Mon. August 3 to 24 with Georg
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Tues. September 8 to 29 with Courtney
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Mon. September 14 to October 5 with Georg 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Materials: US 8 to 9 knitting needle; one 100 gram ball of
worsted weight yarn (preferably a wool or wool blend).
All materials (except needles) must be purchased from
Mosaic Yarn Studio. Registered students get a 10%
discount on class supplies! Beginning Knitting can be
taken only two times and then you must move up to
Intermediate Knitting:)
Intermediate Knitting
Intermediate Knitting
You will learn more advanced techniques of your
choice. For example, you can choose a simple
cabled sweater pattern, a fair isle pattern, an intarsia
pattern - the choice is yours! This class can be taken
over and over and over and over….
Fee: $80/session
4 weeks
Special Fee: $288/4 consecutive sessions (16 weeks)
Monday Afternoons with Darlene
1- 3 p.m
Session 7
July 13 to August 3
Session 8
August 10 to 31
Session 9
September 14 to October 5
Session 10
October 19 to November 9
Tuesday Afternoons with Darlene
1 - 3 p.m.
Session 7
July 7 to 28
Session 8
August 4 to 25
Session 9
September 1 to 22
Session 10
September 29 to October 20
Tuesday Evenings with Darlene
6 - 8 p.m.
Session 7
July 7 to 28
Session 8
August 4 to 25
Session 9
September 1 to 22
Session 10
September 29 to October 20
Wednesday Evenings with Georg
7 - 9 p.m.
Session 7
July 8 to 29
Session 8
August 12 to September 2
Session 9
September 9 to 30
Session 10
October 7 to October 28
Thursday Afternoons with Courtney
1 - 3 p.m.
Session 7
July 23 to August 13
Session 8
August 27 to September 17
Session 9
September 24 to October 15
Session 10
October 22 to November 12
Thursday Evenings with Darlene
Session 6
Session 7
Session 8
Session 9
7 - 9 p.m.)
July 9 to August 6
(No Class July 16)
August 13 to September 10
(No Class August 20)
September 17 to October 8
October 15 to November 5
Saturday Mornings with Darlene 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Session 6
August 8 to September 5
(No Class August 22)
Session 7
September 12 to October 10
(No Class September 26)
Session 8
October 17 to November 7
Session 9
TBA
MY Recovery Buddy KAL/CAL
Fridays, 1 - 3 p.m. &
Wednesdays, 7 - 9 p.m.
in August
FROM RAVELRY: “WE MAKE SOFT, LOVABLE, HUGGABLE BUDDY FRIENDS TO GIVE
SUPPORT TO PEOPLE GOING THROUGH RECOVERY FROM ANY SORT OF: ADDICTION,
DISORDER , ILLNESS OR TRAUMA”
www.ravelry.com/groups/myrecovery-buddy
Project Classes
Technique Classes
Perfect Necklines with Darlene Joyce
Are you tired of necklines with
holes or gaps? Would you like
to learn professional ways of
shaping a neckline and picking
up stitches? Darlene will
share all her secrets that she
uses to have perfect necklines.
Homework required.
Tues. July 29
Fee: $32
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
2 hour class
Correcting Mistakes with Darlene Joyce
Are you tired of running into the shop every time the
stitches fall off the needle? Come and learn how to correct common mistakes made while knitting. You will
learn to pick up dropped stitches in stockinette, garter,
and at the end of the row. The class will include exercises in dropping down pattern stitches, picking up
dropped stitches, and ripping out rows of knitting and
getting stitches back on the needle. Please pick up
homework sheet.
Thurs. August 6
Fee: $32
Sat. July 11, 25, August 8, 15, 29
(No Class July 18, August 1 & 22)
Fee: $90
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
2 hour class
* Sidewalk Sale *
Friday & Saturday,
August 7 & 8
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
&
Sunday, August 9
12 - 4 p.m.
Special Sales on
Discontinued Yarns!
1 - 3 p.m.
5 week class
Celtic Baby Cardigan
with June Sorensen
Learn some Aran
knitting basics, including following a
chart. This cardigan is
sized up to a 24 month
old and is knit in organic
cotton from America’s
Appalachian community.
12 - 2 p.m.
2 hour class
Advanced Correcting Mistakes with Darlene Joyce
Does taking out lace patterns confuse you? Do you
want to become more skilled at ripping out your mistakes? This class was developed by popular request.
Students must know how to rip out basic stockinette or
have taken the “Correcting Mistakes” class. Please
pick up homework sheet
Wed. August 12
Fee: $32
My First Sweater (That Fits) with Darlene Joyce
Use Ann Budd’s book, The
Knitter’s Handy Book of Patterns and the yarn of your
choice to make a basic pullover
sweater or cardigan in any
size. The set-in-sleeve is flattering to almost all body types.
Couture techniques are taught to
refine your knitting repertoire,
including measuring your body,
adjusting the pattern, paired increases/decreases,
selvedge edges, sloped bind off, seaming, and picking up stitches. In order to allow for knitting time,
this class skips some weeks and due to popular
opinion, has been extended to be a 5 week class.
Thurs. July 16, 23, August 13, 20
Fee: $80
4 - 6 p.m.
4 week class
Fisherwoman’s Cowl with Emily Hrobsk y
Learn how to do traditional Fisherman’s rib. This
technique is different
than Brioche knitting. It
involves knitting in the
row below. You will make a
simple scarf and you can sew
the ends together to form a
cowl if you prefer. This
stitch can be used for the
whole family!
Sat. July 18
Fee: $32
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
2 hour class
Moccasin Socks with Georg L uxton
Elizabeth Zimmermann’s description of Moccasin Socks.
“The item, hot from the griddle, which I now unveil is the
Moccasin Sock; the
Breathrough Sock, the NotTo-Be-Ground-Down Sock;
the Eventually Totally Refootable Sock. Call it what
you will; all the above tentative titles apply.” These sole
of these socks can be taken
out and reknit. Students must purchase or have either
the Knitter’s Almanac or Knitting Around book.
How to Knit a “True” Moebius with Darlene Joyce
What is a moebius you ask?
Discovered by German mathematician August Ferdinand Möbius. According to Wikepedia, a
Möbius (or Moebius) strip, a non
-orientable two-dimensional surface with only one side
when embedded in three-dimensional Euclidean space.
That will take you back to high school geometry class!
Using Cat Bordhi’s YouTube video, worsted weight
yarn and a 47” circular needle, we will explore moebius knitting and begin a a simple scarf.
Sat. July 18 to August 1
Fee: $50
Charlotte’s Web Shawl with June Sorensen
Maie Landra began to knit this
shawl in a simple lace pattern,
interchanging the colorways. The pattern is now legendary among knitters. The
shawl uses five different variegated colorways, each one
eased into the next. You may
decide to knit some colorways
wider than other. There are
many choices.
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
3 week class
Beaded Waves Bracelet
with June Sorensen
Learn how to create a beautiful bracelet using basic bead
knitting techniques. The beads
do not need to be pre-strung for
this class. Three sizes and five
colors available. These make
great holiday gifts! Why not
start now to get your gifts done
early?
Sat. July 25
Fee: $32
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
2 hour class
Sat. August 15 & 22 1 - 3 p.m.
Fee: $50
2 week class
1 - 3 p.m.
2 hour class
Hannah’s Honeydew Hat with K ate Joyce
Using a basic linen stitch this adorable hat is
made in two complementary colors of
HiKoo’s Simplicity.
Simplicity is a customer favorite yarn
because of it’s range
of colors and because
it is easy to knit with.
Come pick your favorite color combination and join Kate in
the fun of learning
something new. Designed by Hannah Mann. Homework: Cast on and knit ribbing before class.
Sun. August 2 & 16
Fee: $50
Wed. August 5
Fee: $32
12 - 2 p.m.
2 week class
Poppy Hat with Darlene Joyce
Learn Japanese short rows while
making this cute hat. Each section is knit in wedges. Sizing is
from newborn to adult. Choose your
favorite worsted weight yarn and a
size US 9 needle. Bring locking ring markers.
Wed. August 19 & 26
Fee: $50
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
2 week class
Garter Lace Triangles
with Darlene Joyce
The technique used in this lace
pattern is reminiscent of entrelac.
A garter triangle is knit and stitches of increasing length are picked
up along the edge. Very interesting to work. Students will make
start a scarf or cowl.
Tues. August 25 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Fee: $32
2 hour class
Crochet Classes
Beginning/ Intermediate Crochet
with Darlene Joyce
This class is for crocheters of any skill
level. It is tailored around what you
know and what you'd like to learn. If
you're new to crochet, you'll get started
with chain, single, and double crochet
stitches. Already know the basics? Then learn to read patterns and
stitch diagrams. If you want to learn classics like
granny squares, doilies, motifs, or filet crochet, only
your imagination is the limit! Come prepared with a
project of your choosing, and let's get started.
.
Fri. July 3 to 31
10 - 11 a.m.
(No Class July 17)
Thurs. July 23 to August 13
6 - 7 p.m.
Fri. August 7 to September 4
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
(No Class August 21).
Fee: $40
4 week class
Chainmaille with Darlene Joyce
Designed by Vashti Braha. The unique construction
of this scarf/
cowl in intriguing. Learn
how to work in
the row below
in an Aran tradition. Choose
a worsted
weight yarn and a size H or I needle.
Tues. July 14
Fee: $32
Thurs. July 30
Fee: $32
12 - 2 p.m.
2 hour class
Exploring Tunisian Crochet
with Darlene Joyce
Thursday, July 9
12– 4:30 p.m.
(with a half hour break)
During the first half of
class you will learn the
basics of Tunisian
crochet including the
anatomy of Tunisian
crochet stitches,
Tunisian simple stitch,
Tunisian knit stitch,
abbreviations, etc.
During the second half, advanced a
pplications of Tunisian will be explored.
Please ask for a supply list when
registering.
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
2 hour class
Fee: $50. Pre-registration required.
Required Book: The New Tunisian Crochet
(Available at MYS)
Duet for Hooks Vest
with Darlene Joyce
Designed by Sheryl Thies.
Learn how to do doubleended Tunisian crochet.
Students must purchase
Tunisian Crochet Encore
from MYS, sport weight
yarn and a size L doubleended Tunisian hook.
(Denise brand works
well)
Tues. August 18 & September 1
Fee: $50
Natalia (Tunisian Scarf) with Darlene Joyce
If you know some of the basics and want to try some Tunisian knit and purl stitches,
this scarf is for you. Pick out 4
contrasting colors of HiKoo Simplicity and a size L Tunisian hook.
Pattern is free on Ravelry or in The
New Tunisian Crochet.
The Lunch Bunch Group!
Wednesdays,
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
You gotta eat!
You gotta knit/crochet!
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10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
2 week class
Everyone is welcome:)
Bring your lunch!
Coming in September/October
My First Sweater (That Fits) with Darlene Joyce
Use Ann Budd’s book, The
Knitter’s Handy Book of Patterns and the yarn of your choice
to make a basic pullover sweater
or cardigan in any size. The
set-in-sleeve is flattering to almost all body types. Couture
techniques are taught to refine
your knitting repertoire, including measuring your body, adjusting the pattern, paired increases/decreases, selvedge edges, sloped bind off, seaming, and picking up
stitches. In order to allow for knitting time, this class
skips some weeks and due to popular opinion, has
been extended to be a 5 week class.
Thurs. September 10, 17, October 1, 15, 29 12 -2 p.m.
Fee: $90
5 week class
MYS cannot promise any make-up
classes for missed classes. Any
exceptions are at the discretion of
the owner. Please do not ask the
teachers because they are not
authorized to make an exception.
Coming in September…
Dream in Color’s
Dream Club:
Class Registration Form
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Phone: ___________________________________
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Mail to: Mosaic Yarn Studio, Ltd.
109 W. Prospect Ave.
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Class Policies
Class Materials: Except when noted, yar ns must be
purchased from Mosaic Yarn Studio. Come in as soon as
possible to pick out your supplies in case we need to order
something. Students receive a 10% discount on all class
materials! Please come to class with any gadgets you might
need!
Pre-Registration: Pr e-registration is required for all classes.
You may register by phone via Visa/Mastercard or you can send
in the class registration form above. Of course, you can always
register in person!
Minimum: A minimum of three students is required in order
for a class to run. You will be notified one week in advance if
the minimum is not met and your deposit will be refunded.
Exclusive colorways
Patterns from name designers
 One project per month for 6 months
 Box of yarn will be opened at KAL
 KALs 1st & 3rd Thursdays in
Sept-Feb 7 - 9 p.m. (optional)
 Pre-registration required.
 Program limited to first 15 people.
Balance: The balance for class fees is due on the fir st day of
class.
Subscription Price: $214
$100 deposit to reserve your space.
Balance due September 1, 2015.
We offer private lessons at $32.00 per hour. Call the
shop at 847-390-1013 or stop by & we can set something
up for you with one of our instructors.
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Don’t miss the fun!
It’s like getting a present every month!
Cancellation: Stor e cr edit can be issued for your deposit if
we are notified one week before the start of class. After this
point, deposits are non-refundable. Out of courtesy to our instructors, no make-up classes are given.
All Classes: 100% payment is due at the time of registration.
Private Lessons
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One hour minimum please
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Pre-payment required
No refunds on cancellations made less than one week
before scheduled lesson
Mosaic
Yarn Studio, Ltd.
109 W. Prospect Ave.
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Store Hours
Tues., Fri., Sat.
Wednesday
Thursday
Sunday
Monday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed
Holiday Hours
Sat. July 4
Closed
Mosaic Yarn Studio is located in
downtown Mount Prospect at
109 W. Prospect Ave. on the South
Side of the Metra Railroad Tracks.
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