Newsletter 380

by Jeremy Lehmann

Originally Published August 31, 2015

January Knitalong 

The Yearlong Knitalong: January and February!

It's a new year, a new month...and a new knitalong project! Join us in the shop --Monday, January 4th at 11am -- as we kick off January's Yearlong Knitalong project! This project has been designated as a two-month long project so we'll be meeting again, Monday, February 1st as well.

The Wonderful Wallaby is an adventure in seamless knitting. The efficient use of double point and circular needles eliminates seams and joining of component parts. The Wallaby is sized children 2 - 12; adult Petite (31" chest) - Super Size (48" chest). Not interested in making the Wonderful Wallaby?  You can still join the Yearlong Knitalong with an afghan block pattern from the Haus of Yarn Block-a-Month Afghan book. 

As a genuine 'thank you!' for your participation, all materials purchased at Haus of Yarn that relate directly to each month's knitalong will qualify for double stamps on our Haus of Yarn Reward Card. DOUBLE STAMPS! We really do appreciate your participation and want to encourage as many of you to make as many of the monthly projects as possible.  Earning double stamps will make it that much easier!

Not local?  No worries!  Join the Yearlong Knitalong virtually.  We'll be creating threads for each Knitalong project in our Ravelry group.  Click here to join our group and come knit along with us!  

We'd love to see your projects!  In process or completed...if you're on Instagram, join in anytime with #yearlongknitalong and #hausofyarntn.

 

2016 Classes 

NEW CLASSES for 2016!

Our Winter 2016 class registration is now open; descriptions and schedules for each class are below. Please call the store to register (615-354-1007), or stop by in person. Our classes are small (usually six students at the most) so register early! Most of our classes are project-based courses that allow you to actually create something while also learning a new skill or enhancing already existing skills. For additional information regarding each individual class, please visit Classes over on our website.

  1. Bandana Cowl with Leah. Learn to knit in the round and short rows!
    Experience required: prior knowledge of casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch and binding off are required.
  2. Pick Your Project with Shayron. Ready to knit your first sweater or challenge yourself with a technique you haven't attempted before? Experience required: prior knowledge of casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch and binding off are required.
  3. Beginning Knitting with Sandra. Experience required: absolute beginner - no prior knitting experience needed.
  4. Baa-ble Hat/Portuguese Knitting with Cate. Learn the Fair Isle method...Portuguese-style!  Experience required: prior knowledge of casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch and binding off are required.
  5. Toe-Up Socks with Cate. Knitting socks from the toe up allows you to use every last inch of yarn! Experience required: prior knowledge of casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch and binding off are required.
  6. Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom with Christina. Learn the basics of weaving on a rigid heddle loom. Experience required: absolute beginner
  7. Mittens! with Leah. Learn to knit in the round and increasing/decreasing! Experience required: prior knowledge of casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch and binding off are required.

 

A Note from Christina, Organizer of Threads of Kindness:

Hello everyone...I'd like to invite you to join a group that is very near to my heart as I know it is for many of you.  We are working to provide hospice patients in middle Tennessee with a blanket or shawl for a little comfort at a time when they may most need it and preemie blankets and hats to many of the Nashville's Neo-Natal units.  If you think this giving opportunity may be right for you, please reach out to us.  We are fortunate to have generous yarn donations from Haus of Yarn helping us along our way and would love to share our stash with you.  
Christina
Threads of Kindness