File - Yarn Rhapsody

WELCOME
CLAUDIA
Yarn Spotlight
Wild Stuff, Kid Slique and Symphony by Prism Yarns
Wild Stuff is composed of 30-40 different hand-dyed, gauge
coordinated yarns tied together end to end, As you knit
the texture and colors are always changing.
Kid Slique is one of Prism’s most popular yarns. This yarn
combines kid mohair lightly twisted with a shiny strand of rayon.
Please join Yarn Rhapsody
in welcoming Claudia Purgason. Born in Bavaria,
Germany, Claudia learned
to knit from her mother
when she was 10 years old
and she’s been knitting ever
since. She also spins, designs, and teaches knitting.
Claudia will be teaching
Sweater Design, Holiday
Ornaments, Yarn Dyeing
and Felting. To read more
about Claudia’s fiber adventures, you can follow her
blog, “Knitting Without
Dog Hair is Not an Option”, at www.bavgirl.com.
Tips & Tricks
CONVERSIONS
Symphone is a blend of merino, cashmere and nylon which results in a truly classic yarn. Stitch definition , luxury and a soft and silky texture are just a few of the characteristics of this fabulous yarn
Available in multiple color ways and solids, these yarns are the epitomy of luxury, glamour and sass.
A free pattern showcasing all three featured yarns is available on page 2.
Class Schedule
* I Can Make Scarves, Now What? - 9/8 & 9/29 (Thursday), 6:30-8:00 pm. We will be
making a circular vest, learning to read a pattern, methods of increasing & decreasing and sewing
seams. ($35 plus supplies)
* Introduction to Crochet - 9/10 & 9/17 (Saturday) 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. No needlework
skills required. ($45 includes pattern, yarn, and Addi Swing ergonomic crochet hook).
* Let’s Make a Sweater - 9/13 & 9/27, 10/11 & 10/25 (Tuesday), 6:30-8:00 pm. Learn to read
a pattern, sweater construction and seaming the completed sweater. ($120 plus supplies).
* Introduction to Knitting - 9/15 and 9/22 (Thursday) 6:30 pm-8:00 pm. ($35 includes pattern). No Needlework skills required.
* Intro. to Sock Knitting - 9/17, 9/24 & 10/1 (Saturday) 1:30-3:00 pm. ($55 includes pattern
and (2) Addi Turbo circular needles).
* Yarn Dyeing - 9/24 (Saturday) 10:30 am—1:30 pm. Participants will dye a skein of worsted
weight or sock weight yarn. ($60 plus cost of supplies).
Yards = Meters x 1.0936
Clutch - 10/1 & 10/8 (Saturday) 10:30 am—1:30 pm (Cost TBA)
* Entrelac - 10/6, 10/13 & 10/20 (Thursday) 6:30 pm—8:00 pm (Cost TBA)
* Heirloom Christmas Stocking - 10/8, 10/15 & 10/22 (Saturday) 1:30-3:00 pm
* Fair Isle Christmas Ornament - 10/15 & 10/29 (Saturday) 10:30 am-12:00 pm (Cost
Meters = Yards x .09144
TBA)
Ounces = Grams x 0.035
Grams = Ounces x 28.57
* Felted
For all classes, unless specified otherwise, participants must be able to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off. Supplies
must be purchased at Yarn Rhapsody prior to the beginning of class. Please allow time to wind yarn.
Volume 1, Issue 2
Page 2
Strut My Stuff Shawl
SUPPLIES: Coordinating Prism Yarns: 1 hank ½ Stuff, 1 hank Symphony, 1
hank Kid Slique, Size 10 ½ 24 or 32 inch circular needle, Size I (4.5) crochet
hook, 4 stitch markers
INSTRUCTIONS:
Using Symphony, cast on 6 stitches. Knit 6 rows. Do not turn work at the end
of row 6.
Pick up three stitches on side of work and 2 stitches across the cast on edge; 11
stitches on needle. Cut yarn, tie on Stuff and continue with Stuff pattern.
Stuff Pattern
Row 1: K4, PM, YO, K1, YO, PM, K1, PM, YO, K1, YO, PM, K4.
Row 2: K4, P to last 4 sts, K4.
Row 3: K4, slide marker, YO, knit to next marker (which is before center stitch),
YO, slide marker, K middle stitch, slide marker, YO, knit to next marker (which
is before last 4 stitches), YO, slide marker, K 4.
Continue repeating rows 2 and 3 until all Stuff is used. Tie on Kid Slique and
continue until the next RS row. At the beginning of the next RS row, change to
Kid Slique Pattern.
Kid Slique Pattern
Row 1: K4, slide marker, *YO, K2 tog* until one stitch before marker, YO, K1,
slide marker, K1, slide marker, YO *SSK, YO* until one stitch before marker,
YO, K1, slide marker, K 4. *see pattern note
Row 2: K4, P to last 4 sts, K4.
Continue until all Kid Slique is used. Tie on Merino Mia and continue.
Symphony Pattern
Row 1: Using Symphony, SC evenly around shawl. Slip St at end of round.
Row 2: Ch 2, DC in first SC, Ch 1, skip on SC, DC in next SC around. DC 4
times in corners of shawl to prevent pulling of edges.
Row 3: SC in each DC around.
Row 4: Repeat Row 3. Cut yarn. Tie off ends.
*On the right side rows, you may either have one or two stitches before the
marker. If there is one stitch, YO, K1, YO. If there are two stitches, YO K2 tog
(or SSK). The pattern will be correct as long as the second stitch in K2tog or SSK
is the one that was worked before and NOT the YO.
Nifty Needles
Just a quick reminder that it’s not too late to participate in our current
charity project. From now until October 15th, we are knitting and
crocheting hats and/or scarves for the Hall County Board of Education. Any hat pattern will be acceptable as long as the finished product will fit children ages 6-12. Scarves for this age group should be 4852” long. If you want to help, please feel free to take yarn from the donation bin
located under the Nifty Needles bulletin board. Finished items can be returned to
the other bin marked for completed items. Any questions, please contact
[email protected].
Cook’s Corner
Sesame Cheese Wafers
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, grated (2 1/4 cups)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 dashes hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup sesame seed (2 ounces)
Sift flour, baking powder and salt. Combine
cheese and butter in large bowl and mix until
smooth. Add flour mixture, red pepper and
pepper sauce and blend to form a smooth
dough. Shape dough into 2 logs about 1 inch
in diameter. Roll in sesame seed. Wrap in
waxed paper and refrigerate until firm. Preheat
oven to 425 ° F. Cut dough into 1/8-inchthink slices. Arrange on ungreased baking
sheets, spacing 3/4 inch apart. Bake until
edges are lightly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Store remaining wafers in airtight container.
Makes 7 to 8 dozen.
Volume 1, Issue 2
Page 3
Community News
Book Club
Yarn Bombing ?? No, we’re not promoting any kind of violence - it’s a totally different
kind of bomb. Wikipedia describes yarn bombing as “a type of graffiti or street art that
employs colorful displays of knitted or crocheted cloth rather than paint or chalk.” The
New York Times calls it a “covert plan to world yarn domination”. In more practical terms however, a “yarn bombing” is where knitted, crocheted or woven pieces are sewn around inanimate
public objects such as bike racks, light poles, sculpture, etc. The purpose is to bring some beauty
and wonder into otherwise drab, everyday surroundings and
it makes people stop, albeit for just a moment, and take a
fresh look at the world around them. Yarn bombs can be
group projects and large in scale (see photo at right) or
smaller, individual projects like a tree cozy or an armrest for a
park bench (see additional photos at far right).
The Quilan Visual Arts Center is hosting a Yarn Bombing on
Saturday, October 8, 2011, from 9:00 am to 5:00 PM. The
Arts Center already has a group of knitters that are making a
blanket for the horse sculpture that sits out front, but there
are lots of trees and an additional sculpture that is still up for
grabs. The building unfortunately is off-limits. For more
information please email [email protected].
Design on a Dime
So far, we’ve talked about the first two
steps to take when designing your own
scarf: width and length. Now it’s time
for Step 3: Choosing a stitch pattern.
While a plain Stockinette or Garter
Stitch scarf would be beautiful and just
as warm, a scarf is a great time to venture out, be a little bit bold, and try a
pattern stitch. When choosing a pattern stitch, it’s important to remember
that pattern stitches have a stitch multiple; this is the number of stitches that
you will need for one repeat of a pattern. A multiple of 5 stitches means
that you should cast on any number of
stitches that is divisible by 5. A multiple
of 6 + 1 means you should cast on any
number of stitches that is divisible by 6
plus 1 extra stitch. Just remember that
the number of stitches needed will impact the width of your scarf. A small
stitch multiple will give you more control over the width of the final product.
Let your creativity and imagination run
wild. Next month, Step 4: Choosing
the perfect yarn.
Please join us on
Tuesdays, 1:-00-2:00 pm
or Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00
pm.
Work on your own project
while we continue to listen
to Unraveled by Maggie
Shelton.
Stitch n’ Bitch
Calling all knitting and crocheting
groups !! If you are looking to join a
group or are already a member of a knitting or crocheting group and you need a
place to meet, Yarn Rhapsody offers a
creative atmosphere, comfy chairs, and
relaxing music. We already have a couple of groups that meet at Yarn Rhapsody and would love to have more. In
next month’s newsletter, we’ll publish a
schedule of when each group meets. If
you want more details now, please contact [email protected].
Final Thought . . .
In everyone’s life, at some time, our
inner fire goes out. It is then burst
into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be
thankful for those people who rekindle
the inner spirit.
- Albert Schweitzer
475 Dawsonville Hwy, Suite C
Gainesville, GA 30501
Phone: 770-536-3130
Fax: 770-536-3160
Email: [email protected]
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Thursday: 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
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