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Vol. XL No I AMERICA'S OLDEST YARN SHOP January 2021
BEAT THE WINTER BLUES WITH A FUN CLASS !!
Ring in the new year with a new skill! We are kicking off 2021 offering new classes, repeating favorite classes, debuting a new KAL and CAL and lots of other fun activities to feed your fiber arts activities.
WINTER CLASSES
KNITTING
LEAFY TREE TOP BLANKET: You'll need 1100 yards of worsted weight yarn and a size 10 32" circular needle, or 1000 yds of DK weight yarn and a size 8 32" circular needle, then join Hava for this class/support group to knit this gorgeous outside-in baby blanket, which doubles as a stunning shawl!
Saturdays January 16, 23, 30, & Feb 6th 2-4 PM. $30.00 plus supplies.
TWO AT A TIME SOCKS: Your 2ND Sock Syndrome days are over! A much requested class, you will learn to knit both socks at the same time on a circular needle and never again be haunted by that undone 2nd sock. Life changing for sock knitters (or wannabe sock knitters). Tuesday
February 9,16, 23, 6-8pm $35.00 plus supplies.
SCRUMBLE KNIT/CROCHET: Combine knit and crochet stitches in a freeform design technique that allows you to create afghans, garments, etc. with endless design possibilities. This technique is a great stash buster. In this class you will be introduced to the technique and explore different applications and leave with enough ideas to last you for years. Bring yarn, buy yarn or take advantage of one of our fun kits designed to work great with this technique.
Thur January 14, 6-8 PM. $20.00 plus supplies
BRIOCHE HAT: Master the beautiful brioche stitch in single color and 2 color uses. With completely reversible surfaces that create a lovely effect when worked in 2 colors,
brioche will become a go-to technique in your repertoire. In this class you will use the technique to work a 2 color hat. Brioche creates a stunning look when you combine a variegated with a solid.
Saturdays February 13, 20,& 27th 2-4 PM. $35 plus supplies.
TOP DOWN CONSTRUCTION DESIGN: Spoiler alert, this is an EASY math class, not a knitting class. Bring a swatch to class, any swatch, that you would like to have a sweater made of. You will receive a template that you can use again and again for the rest of your life to design a sweater in any size using any yarn and any gauge of knitting. Using your swatch, some body measurements and the template, we will work through the EASY math in class and you will leave with a completed pattern ready to knit, and a blank template to copy and use forever. Tuesday
January 19, 6-8 PM. $20.00
COLORED CABLE BAG: We recently discovered this technique and we are smitten. Join Hava to learn to create a fabric with raised, contrasting cables on a fabric of a different color. Create a stylish bag and master
a new skill to impress
even your fellow knitter friends! Tues Jan19, 26, Feb 2 6-8 PM. $35.00 plus supplies.
REVERSIBLE CABLE SCARF: A quick to work up project with completely reversible cables that keep that scarf looking equally good from every angle. Lisa will take you through the literal ins and outs of reversible cables in this fun class. Thurs
January 28, February 4, 6-8 PM. $25.00 plus supplies.
SHADOW KNITTING: Using only knit and purl and working just one color at a time, shadow knitting creates a 2 color design that can only be seen from a certain angle. Amaze your friends! Astound your family! Get accused of witchcraft! And, start a scarf with a secret design! Wed
January 13, 6-8 PM. $20 plus sipp
WEAVING
BEGINNING RIGID HEDDLE: Dip your toe into the wonderful world of weaving. Students will warp and weave 2 projects on a Schacht Cricket Loom (provided in class): a scarf and a table runner, and learn various techniques along the way. Use of the loom and all supplies are included. Wednesdays
February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17. 6-8pm $90.00
SPINNING
DROP SPINDLE: In just one class session learn to spin your own yarn and meet your newest obsession! Drop spindling has been used to create yarn from fiber for thousands of years and is still employed all over the world. Use of drop spindle included. Sat January 16, Noon-2 PM. $20.00. Includes matls
Cricket loom by Schacht
BEGINNING SPINNING: Learn to spin your own yarn both on a drop spindle and a spinning wheel, try different wheels to find your favorite and learn about washing and preparing fiber. Explore different fibers and learn to evaluate what their best use is, all in just 4 class sessions! Go further by creating your own yarn from prepared fiber. Incl: Use of drop spindle, spinning wheel and all supplies included. Thursdays
February 18, 25, March 4, 11. $75.00 DROP IN CLASSES
THURSDAY NIGHT KNIT AND CROCHET: Hava and Kit on Thursday Nights: Thursday night class with Hava specializing in knitting and Kit focusing on crochet. A fun group that includes sharing chocolate and laughs along with help on your projects. Thurs 6:00 - 8:00 pm. $5.00 / session.
KAL Help Night: Free help on our KAL patterns. Help on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:00 - 8:00
KNIT and CROCHET WITH LISA: Lisa is Playing the part of Mary on Wednesdays now is Lisa with a weekly drop-in class from 6:00 - 8:00. Come join in for just $5.00 / session. Get help with knitting and crochet projects, and enjoy the treats.
CAL Help Night: Help by Lisa on the CAL is held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Lisa can also help most Wednesdays when she is working in the store.
Zoom Pin-Loom by Schacht
BEESWAX WRAPS
The popular reusable beeswax food wraps are back in stock with great new fabrics, including new tie dyed designs done by Raven Frog Fibers. Beeswax food wraps replace single use plastic wrap and zip lock bags. Beeswax is naturally anti-bacterial. 5 sizes to choose from. Simple hand washing keeps these wraps working great for you for years!
NEW PRICES
The bad news we have been hit with a price increase in the Encore line, our best selling yarns. The good news is this is a heads up that we will be holding our current prices as long as we can. Our prices are currently 10% less than the suggested retail prices for these yarns, and we will stay at these prices at least through January but the change is inevitable so take this opportunity to stock up!
PIN LOOM SALE
Pin loom weaving is easy and fun, and requires no previous weaving experience. It's also a perfect stash buster. The 4"x4" loom fits in your bag and makes for a great take along project. These are great ways to get children involved during home school look-down. For the month of January, our Schacht Zoom Loom pin looms are 25% off, just $29.99.
PURSES ON SALE
Start the new year with a classy new purse in assorted styles with money left over to put in it! Our beautiful Tyler Rose purses are regularly $34.99-$45.99. For the month of January they are all 50% off!
WASATCH WAFFLES
Check out our new line of pancake/waffle mixes from Wasatch Waffles of Heber. Their organic, stone ground,5 grain mix mixes up instantly and is simply delicious, so say those of us who know firsthand! Pair it with the amazing Utah made syrups we have in stock like Coconut Cream and Cinnamon Bun, and need we say more? And since we're on the subject, don't miss the Utah made Nature's Hollow sugar free jams and syrups that are truly as good as the "real stuff". All these goodies are in stock now!
THEOBROMA CHOCOLATE
Decades ago Ed Iwamoto moved from Oregon to Sitka, Alaska to work for the Forest Service. Making gourmet chocolates had been his hobby before the move. He was so disappointed in the quality of the chocolate he found in Alaska that he started making chocolates on the side, until the day he left the Forest Service to start Theobroma Chocolate. Theobroma means food of the gods and is the scientific name of the cacao plant. And thus a legend was born. Theobroma chocolate is found in fine retailers all over Alaska and rarely anywhere else because Ed is so fussy about its quality that he won't ship it if there is any chance it will get too hot or too cold. Ed is semi-retired now and his lovely daughter Carrie is carrying on the business. We are able to get Theobroma chocolate because Bobbi brings it back in her suitcase when she travels to Sitka. We currently have a great selection of milk, dark and white varieties for you to try.
CLEARANCE BUYS
Come check out all of our clearance yarns on our sale rack out front and in the back of the store. Worsted weight colorfast cottons for dishcloths and hot pads are 50% off! Other close-outs include baby alpaca and silk, and many more.
--FULL WINTER CLASS SCHEDULE & WINTER SALE !!
SOCK CLUBThe first rule of sock club: tell EVERYONE about sock club! Save big and work with the most delicious fingering weight on earth when you sign up for our 2021 sock club. Every other month (6 times) receive a skein of hand dyed Raven Frog Bear Feet yarn (80-10-10 superwash merino-cashmere-nylon), and an original sock pattern. These skeins will feature our signature Utah line of colors like Moab, Sunset Over Zion, Rainbow Trout, etc. Don't knit socks? No worries! Choose the accessory pattern instead. This package is a $210.00 value. Save big when you sign up and pay as you go for just $28.99 or save even more and buy the whole year for just $165.00. Lots of fun sock patterns coming.NOTE: Last fall we had a drawing for a free Cricket loom. It was won by Lori Walker. Congratulations on your new obsession.
2021 KAL/CALThe Heindselman family name is of Swiss origin, "Hientzelmenchen" are forest gnomes who would sneak into the cobbler's shop and make shoes while he slept. Our 2021 KAL and CAL (Knit Along / Crochet Along) pays homage to our heritage with a year of gnomes! Knit or crochet a gnome each month. Subscribe and get the kits ($12.99 ea or all 12 for $120), complete with yarn and stuffing. Or sign up to just get the patterns ($3 ea or all 12 for $25). Patterns and kits will be available the first of each month. Our first model crocheted gnome is now on display. But beware! they are mischievous.
