So Much Knitting and Crocheting
And this, the shortest month.
If you don't read to the end of the newsletter, you'll miss some great pix . . .
Karen's New/re-invented stitch pattern:
Swedish Lace is the name Karen has given to a subtle lace pattern inspired by a pattern on gloves Karen found in a Swedish Handwork store in the mid 90's. Karen first developed patterns that were worked in the round for hats, berets, socks and even gloves worked from the top down down with I-cord fingers. All those winter warmers cried out for a scarf, so Karen translated the pattern to be worked flat in rows. From there it was a quick hop to make the scarf reversible.
Join us for Karen's class at Knit Michigan. You'll be able to choose from a Ruthlessly Reversible 6 repeat scarf, or a Satisfyingly Symmetrical 7 repeat version that looks great from either side. Click here for Knit Michigan class details.
 
Patterns for the scarfs and some of the designs will be introduced at Knit Michigan. Additional Swedish lace patterns to follow. (see below)
Knit Michigan
Saturday, February 6th. 10AM - 3PM
Academy of the Sacred Heart, 1250 Kensington Rd, Bloomfield Hills
Knit, Crochet, Spin, Weave, Needle-felt and every other fiber fantasy/technique they could think of. Come see what City Knits has for this year's participants. Details at knitmichigan.com
 
Mt. Clemens Fire and Ice Festival
Kick off - 5th Chili Cook-off and Pub Crawl.
Friday, Feb. 5th 6:30PM (see link for tickets)
(Winning Chef receives the traditional crown made by our owner Karen Kendrick-Hands.)
Live carving demonstrations: Friday, Feb. 5th, 12-6PM, Saturday, Feb. 6th 12-4PM, and Sunday, Feb. 7th 12-2PM.
City Knits is a Warming Station all weekend long. Come by and visit to take
the chill off. Warm beverages provided. This is a family-friendly event. Other family activities like putt-putt throughout the downtown district. Click for details. . .
Mt. Clemens Super Bowl
Sunday, Feb. 7th, 2010 12-4PM
 
It is rumored that Jan is cooking up "SOUP-er-bowls" of home made goodness. Check out the Fire and Ice Festival on your way.
Detroit Super Bowl
Sunday, Feb. 7th, 2010 2-5PM, Pot-luck
~RAVELYMPLICS ~
GO..TEAM CITY KNITS - start training now
Is Knitting/Crocheting -an Olympic/competitive sport?.... You betcha! Those geniuses at Ravelry have given the stitching world 2+ weeks of bliss. All
around the world stitchers are competing as teams and/or individually.
Join us and get into the wonderment that enthralls us all
every 2 years. The Rules ~ (From the Ravelry website)
The One Rule To Rule Them All: Challenge yourself by starting and finishing projects during the 2010 Winter Olympics.
What will be a stretch for you: a new technique, that first sweater
or pair of socks, something massive, something delicate, finishing that
monster in the closet? The goal of the Ravelympics is to support you in
expanding your knitting/crocheting horizons. Just remember the one
rule: Challenge yourself!
Not a member? Go to www.ravelry.com & request a member username and password. Ravelry will then send you an "INVITE" just a day or so later. Visit the City Knits Forum on Ravelry.
City Knits Team Captain: Dondi Parker
City Knits Torch-bearer: Brenda Roberts
Opening Ceremonies ~ Cast-ON Party:
Friday, February 12, 2010. City Knits Detroit 5-8:00PM. Pizza & beverages at 5:30PM provided.
I hear there will be a torch lighting. lol! Events (e.g. WIP (works-in-progress completion), Cable Cross-country (all things cabled), Felting Freestyle, Hat Half-pipe, Mitten Moguls, Nordic Colorwork, etc. and goals to be declared at this event. For a list of all of the event/projects/plans listed on Ravelry, you may email admin@cityknits.com.
Closing Ceremonies ~ Cast OFF Party:
Sunday, February 28, 2010. City Knits Detroit 2-5:00PM. Pot-luck, snacks & beverages provided. Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals (prizes) to be awarded.
Questions may be directed to Dondi at parkerdondi@aol.com
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Mt. Clemens -New classes- Saturday
Kids Club- Crochet & Knit w/ Jackie P.
Saturday 10-11AM $25.00 (supplies extra)
Six classes 1.30.10 - 3.13.10 (no class on 2.12.10)
For children 8-14 years-old. Designerd for craft-minded children who want to learn to crochet and/or knit.
Ongoing Tunisian Crochet w/ Jackie P
Saturday 12noon- 2PM $50
Six classes 1.30.10 - 3.13.10 (no class on 2.13.10)
Continue to explore the vast array of stitches in Tunisian crochet or work on existing projects in this versatile form of stitching.
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Maxabelle Handspun
 Free Pattern
with purchase of yarn
Christine Schwartz, of Maxabelle Handspun, has designed this adorable purse. The pattern is free with the purchase of her Lincoln locks and silk blend. Christine continues to drop off new skeins every two weeks. Christine will be demonstrating spinning in the City Knits booth at Knit Michigan.
Trunk Show, while supplies last.
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Sincerely,
Karen Kendrick-Hands
City Knits owner
Amy Koffron Houghtalin, Manager
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Lucci
Merino
wool crepe
Yarn of the Month
20% Off in-stock quantities
(the very same used in St. John Suits and other exceptional knitwear)
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New Yarns
Manos Del Uraguay
Silk & Wood Blend Art Yarns
Beaded Mohair & Sequins Crystal PalaceMini Mochi - New Colors Due to arrive 2/8/10 |
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Slip Stitch Scarf
New Pattern by Mary Beth
Free with the purchase of the yarn. Also reversible. Soft, airy, a little bit of sparkling glamour, and quick.
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