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Greetings!
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February, the month of love. Love for family, friends, significant others and for us, here at In The Loop, knitting. It is with great love and appreciation for you that we do our best to entertain and inform you each month in our newsletter. We knit to our hearts content (although I think Ellen's heart is more content than most of us) so we have new samples ready to peak your interest and our talented staff is always busy changing up the shop displays and working on new designs. We don't have chocolates, jewels or flowers to offer but our hearts are busting out as we "Cowl Up" for the month of February. Are you ready for the "Necks Best Thing"? |
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FEBRUARY PROJECT OF THE MONTH | | |
Just wait until you see this book!!
"Cowl Girls", the neck's big thing to knit, written by Cathy Carron, is a cowl-a-licious collection of 40 cowl patterns featuring designs for every skill level. Her "fashion-forward and funky take on the hippest accessory out there; the cowl" is sure to invite and excite you to knit one (or many) of her designs.
As soon as we saw this book, we just had to knit a few for your enjoyment and inspiration.
"Honeycomb"
Using just 2 skeins of our Misty Alpaca Chunky, this bee-stitch pattered cowl weaves together two shades of luciousness into the softest neck cozy you have ever fealt! (Cost $23.92)
"Mohair is Better"
Nancy Shulman, "Bashful Bags & Fibers" extrodionaire brought us some of her hand-dyed mohair that is just outstanding! With just one skein, the Trinity Stitch is used to create this piece that simply floats around your neck with style. (Cost $17.60))
"Candy Wrapper"
In beautiful winter white, we've combined Classic Elite Kumara and Joseph Galler angora to make this elegant and stylish cowl which is oversized and can be stretched over your shoulders for a "glam" look or pulled over your head for an impromptu hood.
"Do the Twist"
This cuddly gaiter was knit in Misti Alpaca Baby Me Boo knit along with Ella Rae Superwash Bulky. This is the perfect garment to protect your neck from the elements AND look great doing it! (Cost $33.60)
"Loop of Luxury"
Downy soft Misti Alpaca Hand Painted Chunky and a richly textured pattern create a treat for the neck in this sumptuous cowl. (Cost $36.00)
These are just a few of the dazzling designs in this book. For the month of February, we are offering the book AND the yarn you purchase to knit your project(s) at 20% off! At these savings, you can knit a whole "collection of the hottest new accessory from the runway to your knitting needles!"
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Still in a "COWL" mood??????? | | |
Of course, we have some other favorite Cowl's to share with you too!
Gaptastic, Jen Geigley's free pattern on Ravelry uses (2) skeins Misti Alpaca Hand Painted Chunky and we only knit it to 7 1/2 " vs the 15". Project cost $45.00
Ribbed cowl, from the Winter 2010/11 Knit Simple, uses
(2) skeins Aslan Trends Invernal with a strand of Joseph Galler Angora.
The Owl Cowl is a free pattern shared with us by Loop in London. We've used the Rowan Big Wool and a few toggles to wrap you up. Thank you Loop for such a beautiful cowl/wrap.
My Funny Valentine, designed exclusively for In the Loop, is made with 2 skeins of Blue Sky Suri Merino. As our special Valentine's gift to you....this pattern is offered FREE for the month of February. |
| New Arrival.....Simply Sublime!! | | |
Sublime Baby Cashmerino DK is an exquisite Italian baby cashmere merino silk dk blend that knits like a dream. The Seventh little Sublime hand knit book has 20 designs for babies from 0 to 3 years old. We knit the Vintage Smock Cardi in beautiful sage green.
The hat is a free Ravelry download made of the Sublime, Zara and Classic Elite Wool Bamboo. The fuzzy sheep are knit into the hat and the black accents are duplicate stitched. This is a great newborn hat for either a girl or a boy!
The cranberry cowl is knit from The third Sublime cashmere merino silk dk book which holds 18 designs for sweaters, scarfs, cowls and hats.
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| ********** NEWS and EVENTS ********** | | |
Join us Saturday March 26th as In The Loop welcomes Courtney Kelley and Kate Gagnon Osborn of Fibre Company/Kelbourne Woolens on their first stop of the tour promoting their new book Vintage Modern Knits.
From 10:00 to 1:00 they will be conducting an Intermediate Fair Isle Workshop called Bohus-Inspired Knitting. Bohus knitting is a great way to change up your traditional Fair Isle items. Learn intermediate Fair Isle techniques by knitting the Baltic Tam, including the addition of 3 color rows, purling in Fair Isle and two handed Fair Isle Knitting.
2:00 -3:30 Courtney and Kate will be signing copies of their new book, Vintage Modern Knits, and treating us to a trunk show highlighting samples from the book, featuring Fibre Company's Canopy, Canopy Fingering, Terra and Organik, just to name a few.
Space will be limited to 10 students and must be paid for in advance. There are no refunds unless the workshop is cancelled.
All the information will available on our website in Feburary along with all the details or you may stop by the shop to pick up a flyer.
DASH THROUGH YOUR STASH Saturday February 19th
Still hiding that STASH from beyond the questioning eyes of love ones and significant others, never to see the light of day?
Free those fibers. Join us on Saturday Feburary 19th with 3 balls/skeins from the hidden stash (along with how many yards are left at home) and we will help you find three projects to start you on your way to de-stashing. The second hour will be open to STASH TRADING. Fee: $35.00
Please call the shop, e-mail us or stop by the shop for more details on both of these events.
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| YOU ASKED FOR IT! | | | For those of you who cannot make it during the week we are offering a Saturday afternoon class, which will run for four weeks beginning Saturday, February 26th thru March 19th. Class fee is $50.00 for two hours from 1:00 to 3:00. Please call or stop by to sign up for class. Class is open to all levels. |
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HEATHERS' HELPFUL HINTS | | How do I avoid messy looking joins when knitting in the round?
Example on left is desirable, right is sloppy and avoidable. Read on.
When joining stitches in the round it can be difficult to create a seamless join on circular needles and DPNs.
Here are two tricks to solve the problem:
Cast on one extra stitch. When you start the first row, slide the last cast on stitch onto the left hand needle. Then knit two stitiches together, avoiding the loop that is caused by the join.
Before placing your stitch marker and knitting the first stitch, swap the first stitches on the left and right needles as follows:
1. Slip the first stitch on the right needle to the left needle. 2. Slip the second stitch on the left needle up and over the first stitch and onto the right needle. 3. Place a stitch marker on the right needle to indicate the beginning of a new round. 4. Knit the first stitch on the left needle. 5. Continue until all stitches have been knit and you're back to the stitch marker. This completes one round. I add one (1) extra stitch and when I join together in the round I knit the last stitch together with the first stitch making a tighter join with no additional stitch." Pat, 4/27/01
"When casting onto DPNs, I cast on an extra stitch. When I go to start my first row, I slide the last cast on stitch onto the left hand needle. I then knit two stitches together, thereby a voiding the loop that is caused by the join." Laura
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Have a Fabulous February and we hope to see you soon!
Sincerely,
In The Loop
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