September - The Yarn Haven

September—October 2016
A Place to Learn, Share & Be Creative
Scoreboard KAL/CAL..
It’s football time in Tennessee! This year we’re going
in a totally new direction with our Scoreboard KAL/
CAL. 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 chevron cowl to
support your team, then stop by to get your orange,
white & grey yarn and your pattern. Crocheters, this year we’re also doing a pattern for
you!
Fall Finished Projects Contest...
Our Summer Projects Contest was such a success that we’re going
to continue doing one in the Fall (September—November). We
want to see your finished projects! To enter, fill out a card
when you purchase your yarn. When you finish your project,
bring it in for us to take a photo and we’ll put your card into our
drawing. At the end of November, we will randomly draw 1 project
card and that person will win a $25 gift certificate! There’s no limit
to the number of times you can enter, but you must fill out a card
at the time you purchase your yarn. So get those knitting needles and hooks working and
you could be our fall winner!!
Fall Event 2016...
Our Fall Event will be Friday, September 30 from 6—8 pm.
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Sampling of all the new Fall yarns
Workshop taught by Mimi Kezer on Color Theory
Wine & Cheese Refreshments
Free gift for everyone
15% discount on new fall yarns purchased that evening
Drawing to win the yarn to make Mimi’s Vest design
Cost is $30 and holds your spot at our Fall Event as well as gives you a wonderful workshop
on how to put colors together that pop, wine & cheese refreshments, a chance to sample
the new fall yarns that have arrived at the shop, and enters you into a drawing to win the
yarn to make Mimi’s fabulous vest design. All new fall yarns purchased this evening will be
given a 15% discount. Don’t miss this chance to learn how to pick yarns that play well
together! This is an event you will want to mark on your calendar and get signed up ASAP
as space is limited.
Fiber Friends…
Through the month of September we 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, machine-washable 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
· Tuesday mornings (10 am—Noon) Knit OR Crochet
If you want to drop in for a
class that you have not
· Tuesday afternoons (1-3 pm) - Knit OR Crochet
paid
for, then please call
· Tuesday evenings (6-8 pm) - Knit OR Crochet
the shop first to see if there
· Wednesday mornings (10 am—Noon) - Knit only
is room. Teachers have
· Wednesday afternoons (1-3 pm) - Knit only
requested only 7 students
· Thursday mornings (10 am—Noon) - Knit only
at a time. We would
appreciate
this courtesy.
· 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
September
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Mimi—Green
Kelora—Blue
Sandy—Purple
Roz—Orange
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11
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WEDNESDAY
Support our Vols
by making
a Chevron Cowl!!
5
Labor Day
Closed
6
Weekly Class 1
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
7
Weekly Class 1
Weekly Class 2
Beginning Lace I
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25
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27
Weekly Class 4
Weekly Class 3
Beginning Lace II
THURSDAY
1
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
2
Snobuddies I
Weekly Class 1
Crochet Class 1
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
Weekly Class 1
Weekly Class 1
Stitch Together
8
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
Sign up today!
October
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Mimi—Green
Kelora—Blue
Sandy—Purple
Roz—Orange
31
Hitofude II
Weekly Class 4
2
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3
Weekly Class 1
4
Weekly Class I
Weekly Class 1
Will meet on Mon
10
11
9
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Weekly Class 4
Stitch Together
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Weekly Class 2
5
Weekly Class 1
6
Weekly Class 1
Next Steps I
7
Weekly Class 1
Stitch Together
12
Weekly Class 2
13
Learn to Crochet I
Weekly Class 2
Next Steps II
Weekly Class 1
SATURDAY
1 Block of Month
ESU
Shawl-Maker’s
Mini-Classes
Fall Projects Contest
Bring in your finished projects
for a chance to
win a $25 gift certificate!!
Stitch Together
Stitch Together
WEDNESDAY
8
Yarn Dyeing
Critters
Knitting Backwards
14
Weekly Class 2
Crochet Class 1
15
Weaving II
21
Weekly Class 3
Crochet Class 2
22
Saturday Class 1
Learn to Knit I
Ode to Sky Wrap
Boot Toppers
28
Weekly Class 4
Crochet Class 3
29
Saturday Class 2
Learn to Knit II
Baby Booties
Stitch Together
16
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17
Hitofude I
Weekly Class 2
18
Weekly Class 2
19
Weekly Class 3
Stitch Together
Weekly Class 3
Snobuddies II
Weekly Class 3
Weekly Class 2
Snobuddies I
24
Learn to Cable
Weekly Class 3
Learn to Crochet II
Ten Stitch Blanket
Stitch Together
23
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20
Stitch Together
25
Weekly Class 3
26
Weekly Class 4
27
Crochet charts
Weekly Class 4
Weekly Class 3
Stitch Together
Glissando Moebius
CLASSES…
(All supplies must be purchased at The Yarn Haven)
Learn to Knit - 4 hours (Cost: $40)
Instructor: Mimi Kezer
Saturdays, September 3 & 10 (10 am—Noon)
Saturdays, October 22 & 29 (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
Saturdays, September 10 & 24 (1-3 pm)
Thursdays, October 13 & 20 (10 am—Noon)
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)
CLASS IS FULL
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.
Snobuddies Family - 4 hours (Cost: $40)
Instructor: Kelora Goethe
Fridays, September 2 & 9 (10 am—Noon)
Mondays, October 17 & 24 (6-8 pm)
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.
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.
CLASSES…
(All supplies must be purchased at The Yarn Haven)
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 like Berroco Folio, size 6-32” circular needles, stitch markers
& highlighter tape. Pattern is included with the class.
Next Steps in Knitting - 4 hours (Cost: $45)
Instructor: Mimi Kezer
Thursdays, Sept. 8 & 15 (1-3 pm)
Thursdays, October 6 & 13 (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.
Beginning Lace Shawl - 4 hours (Cost: $40)
Instructor: Kelora Goethe
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, 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*!!!
Al Fresco Shawl - 3 hours (Cost: $30)
Instructor: Mimi Kezer
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.
CLASSES…
(All supplies must be purchased at The Yarn Haven)
Learn to read Crochet Charts - 2 hours (Cost: $25) Instructor: Kelora Goethe
Monday, September 19 (6-8 pm)
Thursdays, October 27 (10 am—Noon)
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.
Continental Knitting - 2 hours (Cost: $25)
Instructor: Kelora Goethe
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.
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.
Yarn Dyeing Workshop - 2 hours (Cost: $40)
Instructor: Sandy Gray
Saturday, October 8 (1-3 pm at Melissa Ray’s home)
Fall is a great time to get outside and learn how to dye your own yarn. For $40 you’ll
get to dye a fingering weight yarn. All supplies will be furnished and you will leave
with your very own color creation. We’ll be dyeing with kool-aid, but to be safe I’d
wear some old clothes. Space is limited so sign up today!
Critters Workshop - 2 hours (Cost: $15)
Saturdays, October 8 (10 am—noon)
Instructor: Mimi Kezer
Just darling! That’s all that can be said to describe these beautiful bunnies and
adorable foxes, elephants mice and monkeys. Come along with us as we start a
journey of making these precious knitted animals. We’ll learn all the tips and
techniques of knitting, seaming, stuffing and embroidering as we go along.
Supplies: Julie Williams’ critter pattern (paid on Ravelry), size 5 needles (circular
or straight), 4 colors of Cascade 220 (1 whole skein for critter body, partial skeins
for clothing), tapestry needle, & “cluster” stuffing.
CLASSES…
(All supplies must be purchased at The Yarn Haven)
Knitting Backwards - 1 hour (Cost: $12.50)
Instructor: Mimi Kezer
Saturday, October 8 (1-2 pm)
Learn how to knit and purl without ever turning your work! This technique is great
for entrelac, the famous Ten-Stitch Blanket, or if you just hate to purl. Supplies:
worsted weight yarn and appropriate size needles.
Hitofude Cardigan - 4 hours (Cost: $40)
Instructor: Kelora Goethe
Mondays, October 17 & 31 (10 am—Noon)
Knit this great lacey cardigan which you’ll be able to wear 3 of our 4 seasons. Learn
a provisional cast-on, three needle bind-off or Kitchner stitch, and an easy-to-read
lace chart. It begins with the sleeves and back yoke and swirls out from there!
Homework: A gauge swatch must be done before class. Supplies: fingering
weight yarn in amount needed according to your size, size 5-32” circular needle or
size for gauge, stitch markers, & pattern (available on Ravelry).
10 Stitch Blanket - 2 hours (Cost: $25)
Instructor: Mimi Kezer
Thursday, October 20 (1-3 pm)
Have you seen the beautiful blanket on our couch in the shop? This fabulous blanket
combines very simple knitting with some interesting techniques: short-row mitering, knitting
backwards, attaching the piece as we go & the I-cord bind-off. Supplies: 12 skeins of Noro
Silk Garden in several different colorways (you can just buy 3-4 to begin with and add
others as you go) and a size 9-16” needle.
Ode to Skye Wrap - 3 hours (Cost: $30)
Instructor: Kelora Goethe
Saturday, October 22 (1-4 pm)
This is a great project to learn how to make cables as well as how to read charts as the
pattern is only charted. It uses aran weight yarn to work the pattern as written or for a
lighter weight wrap worsted weight yarn may be used. This wrap is a lovely warm
accessory to curl up with on a cold winter’s night. Supplies: Paid pattern on Ravelry,
cable needle, size 8-40” circular needle, 8 skeins of Cascade 220 Aran, stitch markers, &
a sense of adventure. J
Color Work Boot Toppers - 2 hours (Cost: $25) Instructor: Mimi Kezer
Saturday, October 22 (1-3 pm)
Get your feet wet with stranded color work and make these lovely gift-worthy boot
toppers as well. Learn the basic techniques of two-handed stranding, yarn
trapping, weaving in ends and the jogless job. Tips, too, on how to make a perfect
circular join and a lateral braid. Homework: Cast on 70 sts using Mimi’s Chinese
Waitress Cast On tutorial on YouTube. Supplies: 2 colors of Cascade 220 or
Plymouth Galway and size 5 –16” circular needle.
Learning Cables- 2 hours (Cost: $25)
Instructor: Kelora Goethe
Monday, October 24 (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.
CLASSES…
(All supplies must be purchased at The Yarn Haven)
Baby Booties...Passing Down Knitting Patterns in the “Oral Tradition” - 3 hours (Cost: $30)
Saturday, October 29 (1-4 pm)
Instructor: Kelora Goethe
In times past, before the internet, Ravelry & easy access to knitting books, patterns
were passed from knitter to knitter by “telling” the next knitter how to knit a certain
item. In this class the teacher will “tell” the students how to knit a pair of baby
booties (who of us doesn’t know someone expecting a baby or grandbaby!)
Students will write their own pattern for these booties as they knit them. The size
can be made larger or smaller by adjusting the size of needle and the weight of
yarn. Supplies: 1 skein of Plymouth Dreambaby or Cascade Cherub DK and size 2
double-pointed needles.
Glissando Moebius - 3 hours (Cost: $30)
Instructor: Mimi Kezer
Saturday, October 29 (1-4 pm)
Mimi’s pattern for this colorwork moebius uses only slipped stitches (no fair isle!) to
make this lovely design. Learn the moebius cast-on as well as the lateral braid and
some fun yarn-weaving for the edges. Supplies: 2 skeins each Noro Silk Garden Solo
and Noro Silk Garden, size 7-40” circular needle & stitch marker. Pattern included
with class.
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Essential Skills University (ESU) will begin this October and continue through the school year.
Our goal is to offer a series of short mini-classes where you can learn different techniques
so that by the end of May you will have increased in your knitting and crocheting skills.
Each class is limited to 7 students.
Classes are $10.00/class or buy all 3 for $25.
October 1: Shawl-Maker’s Mini Classes
Garter Tab
10-11 am
Bind-offs
11 am—Noon
Weaving in Ends
Noon—1 pm
Supplies: worsted weight yarn, appropriate size needle & darning needle
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)