August - September 2016 NL

August—September 2016
A Place to Learn, Share & Be Creative
Summer Finished Projects Drawing…
This summer (June - August) we want to see your finished projects. Turn those UFOs into
FOs and have a chance to win a gift certificate. To enter the
drawing, bring in your finished project; let us take a picture, and
fill out a project card with the name of the pattern and yarn
used. At the end of August we will
randomly draw 1 project
card from the box and that person will win a $25 gift certificate!!
After all, we love to see your finished projects! Yarn must have
been purchased at The Yarn Haven in the last 6 months. No
limit to the number of times you can enter. Get those knitting needles and hooks in gear
this summer and you could be our summer winner!!
Summer Challenge 2016...
It’s hard to believe, but the Summer Olympics will
be happening again this summer August 5—21.
Challenge yourself by starting and finishing one or
more projects during the days of the Olympics.
What will be a challenge for you? It could be
learning a new technique, doing something massive, or knitting lace for the first time. Our goal for the Summer Challenge is to support you
as you challenge yourself during those 16 days. When do we start? Friday night, August
5, during the opening ceremonies of the
Summer Olympics. When the Olympic games
kick off in Rio, Brazil, that’ll be your starting point. Every participant that finishes their
Challenge will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift certificate!! We’ll be having a kickoff dinner at Melissa’s house from 6:30—10 pm that night so we can all cast on together.
Cost: $10 and includes a BBQ supper and a chance to win a door prize. Sign up for the
party by Wednesday, August 3. Be thinking about what Summer Challenge you want to take
this year and come sign up to join the fun! Yarn used must be purchased at The Yarn Haven.
Scoreboard KAL/CAL..
It’s getting close to football time in Tennessee!
This year we’re going in a totally new direction.
We have a new pattern, a new yarn to
use, and new rules to go by. If you are
interested in following the University of TN
Volunteers on the football field while making a
lovely accessory to support your team, then let
us know that you want to participate so that we can order enough yarn. Crocheters, this
year we’re also doing a pattern for you! Call or stop by the shop and let us know that you
want to participate. Details will be revealed before the first game on September 1.
Fiber Friends…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. So our Charity project through September
will be making breast prosthesis for breast cancer patients. There is a great pattern on
the charity project page of our website. Please use the softest, non-wool, machinewashable DK yarn that you can afford. We need ALL sizes (A, B, C, D & DD). Make
one or a pair and help us give back to the women in our community who have dealt
with breast cancer.
Need a Bag Lining?
We all love to knit or crochet bags. But many times the bags would be nicer with a lining. Kelora is an
excellent tailor and would love to put a lining in your bags. Just bring by your bag for her and she will
contact you with the cost of adding a lining to your creation.
Blocking and Felting?
Many times we have heard folks say that they can’t felt their project because they have a front-loading
washer. Or they know their garment should be blocked, but they are scared to do it. Blocking will smooth
out any wrinkles, stretch garment out to the correct size, relax the stitches so they are all more uniform
and make the garment look and fit better. We can provide these services for you. Just bring your
projects to us for felting or blocking. Cost is $10 per item. (If there are several items for the same
project that need blocking, cost will be a total of $15.)
Need Knitting/Crocheting Help on a Project?
Just call the shop and see when we'll have room in one of our Weekly classes. It's just $12.50 for 2 hours
and our teachers can help get you back on track with your project.
Weekly Classes...
We have Weekly Classes mornings, afternoons, and on the evenings we are open. Mimi’s classes are for
knitters & Kelora’s classes are for knitters OR crocheters. If you need help with a project or just want to
start a new project with someone giving you help each step along the way, then come join one of our
Weekly Classes. Classes are $12.50/class, but if you sign up for a block of classes before the
month begins, you get a discounted price of $10.00/class. Be sure to call the shop to make sure we
have room in the class for you to join us.
Our weekly classes meet:
· Monday afternoons (1-3 pm) - Knit OR Crochet
· Monday evenings (6-8 pm) - Knit only
If you want to drop in for a
class that you have not
· Tuesday mornings (10 am—Noon) Knit OR Crochet
paid
for, then please call
· Tuesday afternoons (1-3 pm) - Knit OR Crochet
the shop first to see if there
· Tuesday evenings (6-8 pm) - Knit OR Crochet
is room. Teachers have
· Wednesday mornings (10 am—Noon) - Knit only
requested only 7 students
· Wednesday afternoons (1-3 pm) - Knit only
at a time. We would
appreciate
this courtesy.
· Thursday mornings (10 am—Noon) - Knit only
· Thursday afternoons (1-3 pm) - Knit OR Crochet CLASS IS FULL
· Thursday evenings (6-8 pm) - Knit only
· Friday mornings (10 am—Noon) - Knit only
· Friday afternoons (1-3 pm) - Knit only
· Friday afternoons (1-3 pm) - Crochet only
· Saturday mornings (10 am—Noon) - usually 2nd & 4th Saturdays—Knit OR Crochet
August
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Mimi—Green
Kelora—Blue
Sandy—Purple
Roz—Orange
1
Weekly Class 1
Stitch Together
Weekly Class 1
Continental
Knitting
2
Weekly Class 1
3
7
Closed <><
8
Weekly Class 2
Stitch Together
Weekly Class 2
9
Weekly Class 2
10
11
Weekly Class 2
Learn to Crochet II
14
Closed <><
15
Weekly Class 3
Stitch Together
Weekly Class 3
Crochet for
Knitters
16
Weekly Class 3
17
21
Closed <><
Summer Challenge ends
22
Weekly Class 4
Stitch Together
Weekly Class 4
23
Weekly Class 4
24
28
Closed <><
29
Stitch Together
Weekly Class 5
30
Weekly Class 5
31
Weekly Class 5
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Weekly Class 1
Beginning Lace I
Weekly Class 3
Weekly Class 4
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
4
5
Learn to Crochet I
Toe Up Socks I
Weekly Class 1
Weekly Class 1
Stitch Together
Weekly Class 1
Crochet Class 1
Summer Challenge starts
6
Block of Month
Next Steps I
Learn to Knit I
12
Knitted Doily
Weekly Class 2
Crochet Class 2
13
Weaving II
Next Steps II
Saturday Class 1
Learn to Knit II
18
Cabled Scarf
Weekly Class 3
Stitch Together
19
20
Weekly Class 3
Crochet Class 3
Shawl
25
Weekly Class 3
Stitch Together
26
Weekly Class 4
27
Weekly Class 2
Weekly Class 2
Stitch Together
Toe Up Socks II Al Fresco
Beginning Lace II
Challenge yourself
to complete a project in
16 days
September
SUNDAY
MONDAY
Mimi—Green
Kelora—Blue
Sandy—Purple
Roz—Orange
4
Closed <><
11
Closed <><
Support our Vols
by making
a Chevron Cowl!!
5
Labor Day
Closed
6
Weekly Class 1
7
12
Weekly Class 1
Stitch Together
Weekly Class 1
13
Weekly Class 2
14
19
20
Weekly Class 2
Weekly Class 3
Stitch Together
Weekly Class 2
Crochet Charts
21
26
Weekly Class 3
Stitch Together
Weekly Class 3
28
Weekly Class 4
Weekly Class 1
Weekly Class 2
Beginning Lace I
18
Closed <><
25
Beginning Lace II
27
Weekly Class 4
Weekly Class 3
THURSDAY
1
Weekly Class 1
Weekly Class 1
Stitch Together
FRIDAY
2
Snobuddies I
Weekly Class 1
Crochet Class 1
8
SATURDAY
3
Block of Month
Learn to Knit I
Fair-Isle Stockings I
9
Skill Building I Snobuddies II
Weekly Class 2 Weekly Class 2
Next Steps I
Crochet Class 2
Weekly Class 2
Stitch Together
10
Saturday Class 1
15
16
Knitted Doily
Weekly Class 3
Crochet Class 3
17
Weaving I
Al Fresco
Shawl
22
Weekly Class 4
Weekly Class 4
Stitch Together
23
Continental
Knitting
Weekly Class 4
Crochet Class 4
24
Saturday Class 2
Loop Shawl
29
30
Moonraker
Weekly Class 5
Crochet Class 5
Skill Building II
Weekly Class 3
Next Steps II
Weekly Class 3
Stitch Together
Skill Building III
Weekly Class 5
Weekly Class 5
Stitch Together
Learn to Crochet I
Learn to Knit II
Fair-Isle Stockings II
Learn to Crochet
II
Friday, Sept. 30
Save the date
CLASSES…
(All supplies must be purchased at The Yarn Haven)
Learn to Knit - 4 hours (Cost: $40)
Instructor: Mimi Kezer
Saturdays, August 6 & 13 (1-3 pm)
Saturdays, September 3 & 10 (10 am—Noon)
For beginners or those needing a refresher course. We will cover how to cast on, knit, purl, increase,
decrease, & bind off. Supplies: 1 skein of BeBe Cotsoy yarn & size 7-24” circular needles.
Learn to Crochet - 4 hours (Cost: $40)
Instructor: Kelora Goethe
Thursdays, August 4 & 11 (10 am—Noon)
Saturdays, September 10 & 24 (1-3 pm)
For beginners or those needing a refresher course. You will make a dishcloth by learning how to begin
with a chain stitch, do single, half double, double & triple crochet stitches, and then fasten off. You’ll also
do a 2nd dishcloth and learn how to crochet in the round. Supplies: 1 skein of Bebe Cotsoy yarn, size G
or H crochet hook & locking stitch marker.
Learn to Spin - 3 hours (Cost: $40)
Instructor: Kelora Goethe
Call and arrange a time with Kelora for your class.
Come learn how to spin on a wheel. If you don’t have a wheel, we’ll let you borrow one of ours. If you
want to use your own wheel, it must be complete and in good working order (no antique wheels please).
We will cover all the parts of the wheel, how to treadle, how to draft, and how to ply. By the end of the
class you should have a small ball of yarn you have spun up yourself and plied. Supplies: included
Learn to Weave - 5 hours (Cost: $50)
Instructor: Roz Yenzer
Saturdays, September 17 (10 am—1 pm) and October 15 (10 am—Noon)
Come learn how to weave on a rigid heddle loom. If you have your own table top loom, you are welcome
to bring it. Otherwise, we will let you use one of our looms. You will learn about yarns to use, weaving
terms, how to warp and weft the loom, how to end your project, and how to set up your loom with
different patterns. You will make a scarf in this class. Supplies: 2 different colors of Cascade 220
superwash yarn.
Continental Knitting - 2 hours (Cost: $25)
Instructor: Kelora Goethe
Monday, August 1 (6-8 pm)
Friday, September 23 (10 am—Noon)
Have you ever watched a continental knitter and pondered what it would be like to
knit with such a smooth motion? Never letting go of your needle? Using much less
motion in your arm and shoulder? Maybe it’s time to add continental knitting to your
knitting toolbox! In this class you will learn to tension your yarn in your left hand for
knitting and purling. This method will make knitting & unknitting smoother and easier to discern errors,
and therefore correct those errors.
Supplies: worsted or DK weight yarn & needles to match.
Toe Up Socks - 4 hours (Cost: $40 )
Instructor: Kelora Goethe
Fridays, August 5 & 19 (10 am—Noon)
Toe-up socks are a great way to use up smaller balls of sock yarn and still complete the
socks before running out of yarn, especially if they are knit two at a time. In this class
you will learn to cast on using Judy’s Magic cast-on and a heel-flap heel worked from
the toes up. Socks will be knit on a 40” circular needle. Supples: 400 yards of sock
weight yarn, size 1-40” circular needle.
Next Steps in Knitting - 4 hours (Cost: $45)
Instructor: Mimi Kezer
Saturdays, August 6 & 13 (10 am—Noon)
Thursdays, Sept. 8 & 15 (1-3 pm)
So you’ve learned to knit and purl. Now what? This two-session class will explore
essential skills for knitters from how to knit a gauge swatch and read a pattern to how
to fix a dropped stitch, as well as learning basic increases and decreases and picking up
stitches. Supplies: 1 skein Cascade 220 superwash yarn, size 7-24” circular needles &
a tapestry needle.
CLASSES…
(All supplies must be purchased at The Yarn Haven)
Beginning Lace Shawl - 4 hours (Cost: $40)
Instructor: Kelora Goethe
Mondays, August 8 & 22 (6-8 pm)
Mondays, September 12 & 26 (6-8 pm)
Are you scared to death of knitting lace? This class will include a top down triangle
shawl as well as a center start round dishcloth as practice for a larger Pi shawl.
Supplies: Kiri pattern (free on Ravelry), size 6-32” needles, 2 skeins of Nuble yarn,
1 skein of Tahki cotton classic & size 6 double-pointed needles (6”).
Knitted Doily - 2 hours (Cost: $25 )
Instructor: Kelora Goethe
Friday, August 12 (10 am—Noon)
Friday, September 16 (10 am—Noon)
In days gone by, a women’s home was filled with beautiful handmade lace
adornments. This trend has returned! Learn to knit your own heirloom doily using
Lizbeth cotton and fine needles. Class will include learning a circular beginning, using
double-pointed needles, circular needles & chart reading. Pattern is provided with
class. Supplies: 2 balls #20 Lizbeth cotton, 0 dpns, 0-16” circular needles, stitch
markers and lots of *bravery*!!!
Easy Crochet for Knitters - 2 hours (Cost: $25)
Instructor: Kelora Goethe
Monday, August 15 (6-8 pm)
Did you know that crochet is a wonderful tool for knitters as well? Using basic crochet
techniques you can put beautiful crocheted edgings on your knitted garments as well as
do finishing details that will make your garments even better. We recommended this
class for all knitters. Homework: Work a 6” x 6” swatch in stockinette stitch. Supplies: bring some worsted weight yarn and a G or H crochet hook.
Learning Cables- 2 hours (Cost: $25)
Instructor: Kelora Goethe
Thursday, August 18 (10 am—Noon)
Knitting cables looks so complicated and intimidating. In this workshop the mystique
of cables will be unraveled! Students will begin a scarf with a pattern that includes
reading a cable chart as well as written instructions. Supples: 2 skeins of Mirasol
Nuna yarn, a size 6 needle, a cable needle, & stitch markers.
Al Fresco Shawl - 3 hours (Cost: $30)
Instructor: Mimi Kezer
Saturday, August 20 (10 am—1 pm)
Saturday, September 17 (10 am—1 pm)
Join us as we learn to make this simple, elegant brioche shawl. Using only one skein of
fingering weight yarn, this garter stitch-based pattern is completely reversible and uses
simple short-rowing and double increases to make its crescent shape. Supplies: 1 skein
of tonal fingering weight yarn (at least 440 yards), size 6-32” circular needle, & stitch
markers.
Snobuddies Family - 4 hours (Cost: $40)
nstructor: Kelora Goethe
Fridays, September 2 & 9 (10 am—Noon)
This delightful family will be a festive addition to any winter décor! Knitted in the
round
without seams, the whole family can be made in time for Christmas.
Consider making one to reflect the personality of each of your family members.
Supplies: paid pattern on Ravelry, size 2 or 3 dpns, Cascade 220 yarn, assorted
fingering weight yarn for accessories, fiberfill stuffing, & marbles for weight.
CLASSES…
(All supplies must be purchased at The Yarn Haven)
Christmas Stockings– 4 hours (Cost: $40)
Instructor: Mimi Kezer
Saturdays, September 3 & 10 (1-3 pm)
Pick one of 4 designs and learn 2-color cast-on, knitted braid, 2-color stranded
knitting, weaving in ends as you work, jogless jog, sock shaping & kitchener stitch.
We will make a small sample stocking in this class so that you learn all of the
techniques needed to make the larger stockings. Supplies: 4 colors of Plymouth
Galway yarn, size 6 & 8 needles, size 8 double-pointed needles, & darning needle.
Skill Building Class – 6 hours (Cost: $60)
Instructor: Kelora Goethe
Thursdays, September 8, 15 & 29 (10 am—Noon)
Increase your knitting skills with this progressive crescent shaped shawl. It
begins at the center back with simple garter stitch, followed by some stockinette
stitch. It then moves into more textured stitches and ends with a couple of
different lace patterns. This pattern is charted as well as written, so students can
choose the method that suits them best...although chart reading is encouraged.
Students are expected to do homework between classes. Supplies: 5 skeins of
Mirasol Nuna or a similar DK weight yarn, size 6-32” circular needles, stitch markers & highlighter tape.
Pattern is included with the class.
Learn to read Crochet Charts - 2 hours (Cost: $25)
Instructor: Kelora Goethe
Monday, September 19 (6-8 pm)
In recent years, charting of crochet patterns has become more and more common, to the
extent that some patterns have no words, charts only. Don’t let this stop you from
making those crocheted items that appeal to you. This class will teach you to read those
patterns and gain confidence in a new area of your crochet skills. Supplies: worsted
weight yarn and a size G or H hook.
Loop Shawl - 2 hours (Cost: $25)
Instructor: Mimi Kezer
Saturday, September 24 (10 am—Noon)
Treat yourself to a fun and colorful knit with this beautiful shawl! Let Mimi help you with
color choices and some different options for increases and patterning as well as learning
how to weave in your ends as you go. Supplies: 1 skein of Malabrigo Sock or Shalimar
Breathless, 4 mini-skeins of Seedlings, & size 6-32” circular needle.
Moonraker - 2 hours (Cost: $25)
Instructor: Kelora Goethe
Friday, September 30 (10 am—Noon)
This colorful wrap will dress-up and warm-up any occasion. The entire wrap is knit, no
purling. It would make a great beginner project or one for the more adventurous knitter as
well. It uses 2 contrasting skeins of fingering weight yarn (380 yards each), and 2 miniskeins of coordinating colors for pop! Supplies: yarn, size 6-32” circular needles and paid
pattern on Ravelry.
464 N. Cedar Bluff Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 694-9900
Shop Hours
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10 am—8 pm
Wednesday & Friday 10 am—6 pm
Saturday 10 am—4 pm
Sandy Gray, Owner
Jasmine, Shop Dog
Website: www.theyarnhaven.com
Email: [email protected]
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Class Policies:
Classes must be paid for at time of registration. Your payment holds your spot in the class.
Class fees are non-refundable.
Classes start promptly, so please be on time. Please put your cell phone on silent during the class so you
don’t disturb your classmates or other customers in the shop.
All yarns used in the classes must have been purchased at The Yarn Haven unless the class is set up to use
yarn from your stash. This helps everyone in class to be on the same page.
Class size is limited and will not usually be canceled as long as one person has signed up.
Space in classes is limited to registered students. This means no guests (adult or child).
Classes may need to be rescheduled in case of bad weather or illness.
Weekly Class make-ups must be done within the month of the class.
Birthday Policy...
Birthdays are times to celebrate. So at The Yarn Haven, you get a birthday discount!! Come to the shop
during the week of your birthday and receive a one-time 10% discount on your purchases as my birthday gift
to you. Discount does not include special orders or classes.
Returns...
No return on needles, hooks, patterns or books. No cash or credit card refunds will be given. Store credit will
be given on items returned with receipt, in original condition (this means no dog hair, no smoke or perfume
smell, no repackaging after testing yarn, i.e. must look brand new), within 30 days and if we still stock that
item. Sale Bin items and Special Orders are not returnable.
Our “Go Green” Program…
If you bring your own bag to put your purchases in...or don’t take a paper bag...then you get a ticket for our
monthly drawing for a $10 gift certificate. The winning ticket numbers will be posted on our website on the
first day of each month. If you have one of the tickets, simply come to the shop by the end of the month and
claim your prize. Hopefully, this will get us all in the habit of bringing our own bags everywhere.
We love to socialize…
It’s always great to get together with other crafters while you work on a project. Come bring your spinning
wheels, your knitting needles or your crochet hook and your current project during our social times for an afternoon or evening of pure fiber enjoyment.
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Stitch Together—each Monday afternoon (1-3 pm)
Stitch Together—each Thursday evenings (6-8 pm)