Newsletter 916
Knitting Classes: Dates at Last!
Second quarter dates for Beginning Knitting classes are up! Check these against your spring schedule and give us a call if you wanna pick up a sticks-and-string hobby! Dates below are for knitting classes; if crochet is what you're after, you can check those dates RIGHT HERE.
Knitting 101 classes meet for two Saturday sessions, from 2PM to 3:30PM
- April 4 and 11
- May 2 and 9
- June 6 and 13
Knitting 102 classes meet for three Saturday sessions from 12:00 NOON to 2:00 PM
- Mar 7, 14 and 21
- April 4, 11 and 18
- May 2, 9 and 16
- June 6, 13 and 20
Turtle Tape Measures!
New to the wide array of tempting goodies at the Haus cashwrap: these adorable turtle tape measures! These hand crocheted 60" tape measures feature inches on one side and centimeters/millimeters on the other. The tape retracts by pushing a little secret button on the turtle's belly. You can find those RIGHT HERE. They come in various colors; we'll choose for you.
Pssst: That pig is back in stock too!
Lara Hat, Rasta Restock
We got a massive restock of Malabrigo's Rasta recenty and that always leads.us to remind you about the Lara Hat! We absolutely love this project...and you only need one skein to make one like the one pictured!.
Lara is a quick project, FYI. You can knock it out in a night or two. The pattern includes handy step-by-step instructions for that striking diagonal stitch-y thing! A printed pattern is free with corresponding yarn purchase (while supplies last; after that, you'll need to go buy it, so don't hem and haw too long). Make sure to put the word LARA in the order notes when you check out so we'll remember to include the pattern!
Shop Malabrigo Rasta HERE! Remember: you only need one for a Lara Hat -- and we have over 30 (!) to colors to choose from. Add a fabulous faux fur pom HERE!
Normandy Socks in Malabrigo Ultimate Sock
Tucked around the edges of all that above-mentioned Rasta was a good bit of Malabrigo Ultimate Sock, a shop favorite for stunning socks thanks to its superwash Merino/nylon blend and unparalleled color range. Also in the box was a stack of patterns for these fantastic cabled Normandy Socks. You only need one skein of Ultimate Sock for a pair. It's a fun pattern and there's always a bit of magic with cables!
The printed pattern is free with corresponding yarn purchase (while supplies last; after that, you'll need to go buy it). Make sure to put the word NORMANDY in the order notes when you check out so we'll remember to include the pattern!
You can find Malabrigo Ultimate Sock (in quite a few colors) RIGHT HERE.
Cocoknits' Mesh Bag...If You're Feeling a Little "Extra"
Also, back in stock in hefty quanitites at long last...the Mesh Bag from Cocoknits. It's perfect for small, on-the-go projects...for you or a friend! We've got a couple of customied samples in the shop: one that sapells out "Crochet" (above) and of course, we have a "Knit" sample for you to eyeball as well.
With just a little bit of charting using an Alphabet Chart and an afternoon of cross-stitch using Weeks' 6-strand Cotton, you can make a little something look like a whole lot more! The Mesh Bag makes an excellent portable "yarn bowl" and also holds a healthy handful of tools and bits and bobs. Other features:
- Made from all natural paper mesh
- Dimensions, unsnapped: 6" width × 6" height × 6" depth
- Accommodates one large or 2–3 small balls or cakes of yarn
- Snaps at top
- No zippers to snag your projects
- Bag is flat-bottomed and stays upright
Chart and embroidery floss sold separately. Floss is here; Alphabet Chart is here. Grab the Mesh Bag to get started right here.