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| Nov. 4 VOTE - Nov. 4 VOTE - Nov. 4 VOTE |
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| Blue, Red or Purple?
The Polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm, Tuesday November 4. What will you be Stitchin' as you wait to vote and for the results to come in? Huge voter turnout is expected, so stand up for knitting in public and democracy in action. Bring something simple and compact to stitch in case you have to stand in line to cast your vote. You can weave the ends in as you watch the returns. And while you're out to vote, come by either City Knits location to see what's new and wonderful. Send us a .jpg of your political season project, whether you voted blue, red or purple, and we'll post some on line.
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 City Knits of Mt. Clemens
Just Keeps Getting Better! |
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| New Classes & Expanded Space
Have you heard? The secret is out - the Mt. Clemens store is fabulous! And getting more so each day, thanks to Jan, Shelly, Sandie, Elaine and Denise. Walking into the store is like walking into a rainbow. You just don't know where to look first. And then there is the new expansion . . . .[see photo of a work in progress.]
If that isn't enough to entice you into the store, here are a few more tidbits:
- City Knits of Mt. Clemens has a friendly, knowledgeable sales staff in Shelly, Jan, Denise and Elaine. They are always willing to help you with that next project.
- Our superb teaching staff of Amy, Diane, Jackie (our new crochet instructor), Shelly and Master Knitter Sandie, are second to none.
- We have a very convenient class schedule and if you don't see a time that meets your needs, ask the staff and perhaps a time can be scheduled for you and a couple of your friends.
- Specialty classes are scheduled on a varying basis. Check out the current list for fall and winter, including some original designs by the teaching staff.
- Last, we must mention our students. All of our classes are as much social events as learning experiences. When listening to the conversations at the table, you might think all these people have been friends forever. You often hear someone say "I just love my class", or "I just had to get to knitting/crochet".
For our schedule of regular classes at both Mt. Clemens & the Fisher Building go to www.cityknits.com |
| Mt. Clemens Upcoming Special Classes |
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Princess Aurora Sweater with Sandie Oden This beautiful sweater, designed by City Knits instructor Sandie Oden, is even more stunning when knitted up in Karabella Aurora 8 yarn. Register early and select your yarn to insure sufficient yardage for your project. For Intermediate knitters.
Sundays Jan. 11 and 25, Feb. 15, and March 8, 1-4 pm, Cost $60
Intro to Socks with Sandie Oden Learn to knit socks the traditional way on double point needles. This class teaches the anatomy of a sock, giving you the basis for later trying all the new fangled ways of building and knitting socks. Easy: for knitters who can knit and purl; Sandie will teach you the rest.
Thursdays Nov. 6-Dec. 11, 6-8 pm. Cost $50
Yokahama Jacket with Sandie Oden This jacket is worked in stockinette stitch with one half the back worked bottom up and the other one side-to-side; the 2 fronts are worked the same way. Add two sleeves, and you are ready for the decorative bindoff on the right side of the fabric. This very striking sweater is finished with a row of triangles forming the button band. For Intermediate Knitters.
Saturdays Nov. 22, Dec. 6, and Dec. 20; 12-2. $45
Changing Seasons Bag with Shelly Buckman Learn to knit this shapely felted handbag designed by City Knits instructor Shelly Buckman. Then sign up for the knitted and/or crocheted flowers to attach to your bag with buttons, so you can "change seasons" whenever you like. An easy, clever bag for all knitters.
Saturdays Jan. 10 and 17, 1-4 pm. Cost $30
Crocheted and/or Knitted Flowers with Shelly Buckman Flowers and leaves can be used to decorate all kinds of things in the fiber arts. Learn to make the basic shapes and styles in this fun class suitable for crocheters or knitters. Easy
Saturday Nov. 15, 1-4 pm. $20
Knitters' Math with Shelly Buckman OK, we all get intimidated by math but as knitters, we need to be able to work some simple 4th grade multiplication and division. Why? To do: Gauge, yarn substitutions, yardages, compare yarns (yds/m/gr/oz and all those other abbreviations), and to pick sizes. In short, you have to do your math to make sweaters you will enjoy. Shelly will walk you slowly through the steps for all these mysterious calculations you thought only shop owners knew about. Easy $20
Saturdays Nov.15 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Or Dec. 14,1:00-4:00 pm.
Materials are extra and must be purchased from City Knits. Call 586-469-9665 to reserve your spot.
For our schedule of regular classes at both Mt. Clemens & the Fisher Building go to www.cityknits.com |
| Theatre Season Begins - At last |
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Broadway in the "D" begins in the Fisher Building on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 with the hilarious Avenue Q.
(adult content-parental discretion advised)
As usual, hours of operation are expanded to meet the needs of all theatre patrons during each shows run. Tuesday through Saturday 10AM - curtain. Sundays 12:30PM - curtain. This season, a limited selection of boutique quality handmade items have been added to our inventory. |
| City Knits at the Guardian Closes |
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Just not enough foot traffic. . . We are sad to report that the City Knits' location, in the Guardian Building, closed permanently Wednesday, October 22, 2008. It was time to restructure City Knits so that we can continue to provide the finest in yarns, tools, books, accessories and classes at the Fisher Building in New Center Detroit, and our newly expanded Mt. Clemens location at 64 Cherry Street.
The decision to close our charming shoplette in the glorious Guardian Building was not easy, but essential. Sadly, there is currently just not enough foot traffic or sales volume to sustain a third location in Downtown Detroit's Central Business District.
Emphatically, City Knits, Inc. is NOT "Going out of Business."
We certainly hope that all of our Guardian customers will patronize our other two locations. City Knits at the Fisher Building offers one hour of validated parking with purchase or class in the adjacent flat lot on Third, between W. Grand Blvd and Lothrop. Loretta and Stephanie will continue to be on hand to serve you there.
It's been great serving you from the Guardian, and it was a great honor to be in such a glorious building. You'll just have to travel a little farther to get your "fiber fix." See you soon at either the Fisher Building in Detroit or at 64 Cherry Street in Mt. Clemens. If you had yarn on hold or special order, please contact us 313.872.9665 in the Fisher Building so we can take care of your needs.
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| YARN OF THE MONTH - Karabella Aurora 8 |
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Luxury and superior stitch definition.
During the month of November Aurora 8 will be 10% off. Wow, that's $.95 per skein! 5 new colors will be arriving shortly. We have several knit and crochet sample garments and accessories to assist and inspire your selection.
One time extra incentive: Purchase a complete garments worth of Aurora 8 and take 30% off of the corresponding Karabella pattern. Limit one pattern per customer, while supplies last.
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City Knits Annual Anniversary Celebration The DOUBLE STITCH TWINS are coming
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Happy Birthday at both City Knits Locations
Saturday Dec 6, 2008 - Save the date! AMAZING! City Knits in the Fisher Building- Six years old on December 6, 2008. ASTONISHING! City Knits of Mt. Clemens will celebrate both its first birthday and its expansion on December 6. We are excited to celebrate our birthdays with the help of the Double Stitch Twins, Erika and Monika Simmons, co-authors of "Double Stitch," a fabulous creative book of wearable crocheted designs, with an urban sensibility. They've even offered to model some of their designs while they are "kicking it in the D." There are rumors they will be making a special appearance at Friday evenings' "Unwind with Linda" at the Fisher Building.   Erika and Monika will be joining us from 10 am to 12 am at the Mt. Clemens location, for a book signing and a trunk show of creations from their book. Then we'll hustle them down to the Fisher Building where the fun will continue from 2 pm to 5pm.
Holiday Treats for all tastes, and something special for all of you who have kept us going for six satisfying years.
[reserve your copy of DoubleStitch today by emailing Amy H - admin@cityknits.com, so that we have enough on hand]
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VOTE, KNIT, HUG someone you love, and VISIT us in the Fisher Building or Mt. Clemens.
Keep smiling - they'll wonder what you're up to.
Karen Kendrick-Hands
City Knits |
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