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Lace Knitters
The Lace Knitters Club meets here the first Monday of each month from 6:30-8:00.
The next meeting is Monday Nov 2
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MMKG
Knitting Guild
The Mid-Michigan Knitting Guild meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month (Sept-May) at 7pm.
Directions Here.
In the summer and other Tuesdays they also meet to knit at various members homes.
Find the schedule here.
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Greetings!
Happy Halloween!
As I'm writing this Trick or Treating is just finishing up for the evening & I think I'm probably supposed to be paying a bit more attention to the party I'm at. Luckily there's lots of knitters here.
Tomorrow is for me the beginning of my holiday crafting season. I'm still making my lists, but a few projects are ready to go on the needles. My family really appreciates hand crafted gifts, so it's really gratifying on Christmas morning when we exchange gifts.
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Melissa Leapman
Room Still Available! See the end of the email for special savings...
Melissa Leapman is coming to Rae's Yarn Boutique Nov 7 & 8.
Melissa Leapman is a widely-published designer and has published patterns in every premiere needlecrafts publication in the country. As a freelance designer, she's worked with many leading ready-to-wear manufacturers and design houses in NYC. In addition, over the years, most American yarn companies have commissioned Melissa to create designs to promote their new and existing yarns.
I've taken many classes from Melissa over the years at TNNA and every class has been inspiring and very informative.
She'll be here Saturday and Sunday and will teach 2 classes each day. The classes will be held near Rae's Yarn Boutique (location TBA). Space is very limited in these classes, be sure to reserve your space soon.
Basic Pattern Drafting
Nov 7th 11am-2pm
Learn how to custom design sweaters for you and your family. Master drop-shoulder sweater design, and then add refinements such as indented armholes or saddle-shoulders. Using your choice of yarn, stitch pattern, and silhouette, free yourself from written knitting patterns forever!
Knitting on the Edge: Beautiful Borders
Nov 7th 3pm-6pm
Jazz up your knitting with extra-special edge treatments! Descover unusual textured borders, pretty hems, scalloped edges, knitted-in fringe, and more in this hands-on workshop. These additions can transform even simple knits into eye-catching sweaters!
Colorful Cables
Nov 8 11am-2pm
Savvy knitters know that cables add beautiful texture to knitted fabrics without much effort. Just imagine the awesome effects you can achieve by incorporating colorwork into them! In this hands-on workshop, discover several easy ways to make cables even more exciting - and fun - to knit.
Celtic Cables
Nov 8 3pm - 6pm
Learn how to use basic cabling techniques to create Celtic inspired panels and motifs. (Shhhh, don't tell anyone, but these gorgeous cables are much easier to knit than they look!)
Get a discount for signing up for multiple classes!
1 class - $40
2 classes - $70
3 classes - $90
all 4 classes for only $110!
There is a bit of knitting to do to prepare for each class. Be sure to get your homework assignments when you sign-up for your classes.
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Yarn of the Month
Toasty Toes
Toasty Toes is a really uniquely dyed yarn from Interlacements. Toasty Toes is dk weight and comes in huge 300yd, 4oz skeins. One skein is plenty for a pair of nice think winter socks or a hat & fingerless mitts set. In fact the featured pattern for the month is hat & mitt set designed specially for Toasty Toes.
Toasty Toes is a great value over the next month as it's our featured yarn and offered at:
15% off
Nov 1 - Nov 30
Be sure to ask for the Toasty Mitts and Hat pattern which is free when you purchase at least one skein of Toasty Toes or $5.99 on it's own.
Lustra
 Lustra is a new yarn this fall from Berroco. A shining jewel in the fall line, this single ply Peruvian wool and
Tencel blend is a lightweight affordable luxury. With generous yardage
and a silk-like gleam, this yarn boasts a striking palette and soft
hand. Lustra also offers fantastic yardage for a good price. At roughly 200 yards per skein (100g) most of us will only need 5-6 skeins for a basic sweater. That means that a sweater will only cost about $50! Lustra is an even better value over the next month as it's our featured yarn and offered at: 15% off
Oct 16-Nov 16
Plus we have chosen a cute hat pattern that only takes one skein of Lustra and for the next month we'll have a revised version of the pattern available free to anyone who purchases one or more skeins of Lustra. Yarn of the Month is a program we're bringing back from a few years ago. Each month a new yarn will be featured and offered at a discount with a one skein pattern available for free with purchase. Since we're getting a late start for October the October yarn of the month will be featured Oct 16 to Nov 16. A new yarn will be featured at the beginning of November and at the beginning of each following month. |
Fall Class List
Full and Exciting Class Schedule this Fall!
The class schedule from Sept to Dec is now available to download from our website or by clicking here.
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Socks at Once on One Circular
Rae
$45
Nov
1, 15, & 22 Sundays
2:00-4:00
Knitting
two socks at once is certainly a cure for second sock syndrome. Plus it allows
you to knit both socks exactly the same. We'll knit 2 socks at once with a
unique toe and an afterthought heel using magic loop (one circular).
Chippy
Socks
Lynn
H $45
Nov
3, 10, & 24 Tuesdays
6:00-8:00
These
baby and kids socks are truly like Potato Chips, you can't stop with one pair!
Simple color-work combines with mix and match colors create an interchangeable
collection of socks. None may match, but they all go together. A great way to
brighten up the child in your life.
Topper Down Hat
Lynn H
$30
Nov 12 & 19Thursdays
6:00-8:00
Knit the perfect fitting hat without a gauge
swatch. Great for gifts or for yourself this winter.
T hrummed Mittens
Rae $30
Nov 12 & 19Thursdays
6:00-8:00
Thrummed Mittens are the ultimate Michigan winter
accessory. The secret to their warmth is a knit in wool fleece lining. Easy and quick to knit once you've
learned the trick to adding in the thrums.
Poly
Clay Tools
Lynn
$35
Nov
15 Sunday
12:30-4:30
Customize
your knitting, crocheting, and spinning tools with polymer clay. You can cover
tops of knitting needles, add custom grips to crochet hooks, make a cool orifice hook for your
spinning wheel and much more!
Mini
Zig Bag
Lynn
H $30
Nov
22 & Dec 6 Sundays
1:00-3:00
Try
a new twist on felted bags. Combining 2 shades of Noro and 2 different solids
these cute little bags are super exciting to knit. The colors weave back and
forth to create a very complex looking fabric that's also extra dense to help
make this bag sturdy.
Watercolor Bag
Lynn H $30
Nov 30&
Dec 7Mondays 6:00-8:00
Learn the basics of felting in this easy colorful
tote bag. This is a great project for new knitters or someone who's been
wanting to knit with Noro Kureyon, but hadn't found quite the right project
yet. This bag shows off the amazing color changes in Kureyon to their best!
Intro
to Rigid Heddle Weaving
Rae
$60
Nov
24 Dec 1 & 8 Tuesdays
6:00-8:00
Weaving
is taking the knitting world by storm. Why? Mainly it's due to Rigid Heddle
Looms. They're portable, can use the same yarn that's already in our stash,
they're a loom that's affordable,
and woven fabric has many different qualities than knitted fabric. Ready
to give it a try? We'll be weaving 2-3 scarves during this class. The class fee
also includes rental of one of the shop looms for the duration of the class, so
you can try this new hobby out before taking the plunge on a loom of your own.
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New Arrivals
New Items for Fall
Join us on Twitter to find out about new arrivals within minutes of the being delivered.
Berroco more Sox Metallic, Ultra Alpaca Fine, and Lustra... we're expecting a HUGE restock of all the colors of Lustra on Wednesday, so if you have a special order of Lustra please be expecting a call later this week
Interlacements Toasty Toes, dk weight washable wool in wonderful hand-dyed colors. One skein is enough for a pair of socks or an accessory set.
Books More copies of The Joy of Sox (Lynn has once again signed our copies!), Stitch 'n Bitch The Happy Hooker, Victorian Lace Today, Natural Knits for Babies & Toddlers, and Knitting for Baby.
Also arrived are Itty Bitty
Toys; Cardigans by Louisa Harding; Color By Kristin; Hattitude; Knitting a Kiss in Every
Stitch; Noro: Knit 40 Fabulous Designs; Joy of Sox.
Patterns Rae's Newest Pattern: Toasty Mitts and Hat. We also finally have the Sideways Glove pattern back in (this is the pink/purple glove by the Mirasol yarn), we also got a big restock of LynnH patterns.
Notions & Needles Regia darning
thread in medium & dark brown, row counters, Sz 7 Chiao Goo double
points, abalone shell shawl pins, Flusi sock monster book.
Hiya-Hiya
interchangeable knitting needles!!! Finally!!! This shipment is the
small sizes set, tips sizes 2-8 and cords 16", 24", 32", & 40"
Kromski Huge Shipment of
weaving looms, stands, heddles, and assorted supplies... if you've been
waiting for a loom, now's the time to pick one up!
Arriving Next Week
Berroco Lustra restock, at least one bag of every color! Remember Lustra is still on sale through Nov 15.
Vermont Organic We're adding in Balance! This is a wonderful organic wool & cotton blend. I've wanted to add this yarn for years, it feels like everything you'd want in a wonderful rustic, sturdy, and soft yarn.
Shibui Our order has finally shipped! Expect it either Friday or Monday. I ordered in extra of the wonderful dyed Alpaca plus yarn for several more kits. I believe everyone who has a Shibui special order should be getting a call next week to come pick up their yarn!
Brown Sheep A box shipped from Brown Sheep earlier this week with several special orders in it & restocks of some of our favorite yarns.
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Fall Weaving Classes
Beginning to Advanced Rigid Heddle Weaving
Weaving classes have been filling up quick. Why? Weaving is fun! Plus
it's a great way to make a dent in your stash and get those Holiday
gifts done quickly.
Think you might be interested? Rae makes it
easy to try out weaving without a big commitment. Take Rae's Rigid
Heddle Weaving class. It meets 3 times and includes the rental of a
loom for you to use during your class (yes that means you get to bring
it home between classes). At the end of the class you can choose to
purchase a loom or not, no pressure.
We were shocked by the rush
of people signing up for our current weaving class that started last
weekend and have decided to announce the fall weaving class dates
early. So, what do you have to loose? give weaving a try.
We have one more intro to weaving class this year.
Intro to Rigid Heddle Weaving
Rae
$60
Nov
24 Dec 1 & 8 Tuesdays
6:00-8:00
Weaving
is taking the knitting world by storm. Why? Mainly it's due to Rigid Heddle
Looms. They're portable, can use the same yarn that's already in our stash,
they're a loom that's affordable, and
woven fabric has many different qualities than knitted fabric. Ready to give it
a try? We'll be weaving 2-3 scarves during this class. The class fee also
includes rental of one of the shop looms for the duration of the class, so you
can try this new hobby out before taking the plunge on a loom of your own.
Have
you already taken the intro class and are ready for more weaving fun?!
Try one of our new intermediate/advanced classes on the Rigid Heddle
Loom.
Both of the following classes require a rigid-heddle loom with the
second set of heddle blocks and a second 10-dent heddle. Please let us
know at least 2 weeks before the class if you need us to order in extra
parts for your loom.
Woven Gifts
Rae $40
Dec 12 Saturday 12:00-5:00
Weaving can be a super quick way to get those last
minute gifts finished. In this class I'll show you how to warp your loom for
multiple projects at a time and how to use different colored wefts and various
pick up stick patterns to make each project look different. We'll be warping
for 3 scarves in class and weaving samples of each pattern before starting on
the first scarf.
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Remember we have lots of seating now and our open knitting group meets on Thursday nights (6-8). We also are getting a growing group meeting on Sunday from 12-3!
Sincerely,
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Rae Blackledge
Rae's Yarn Boutique
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