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Welcome to Thistledown Shoppe
Greetings!
Five years ago, in May, I signed a lease on the shoppe. We officially opened our doors on June 29, 2007.
During the summer, we will have special events to celebrate your patronage. Stay tuned ..... The first gala is scheduled for May 12, see Yarn Hollow below.
Knit On,
Kathy
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New and UpdatedLuna from Trendsetters -gold, silver, copper, brown, black, brass, purple, and red.
This is a sequined trim made of 64% viscose and 36% polyamide metal.
Use it for trim or strand it with another yarn.
Classic Elite has sent us two new colors in Liberty Wool Print,
Glacier and
Red Hot Blues. Free patterns are included with the purchase of the yarn.
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Classes
Learn to Knit
Wed 11-12:30
May 23, 30, and June 6 Learn the basics while creating a fun-to-knit gathered scarf Tell your friends...we love new knitters!
Stitch Sampler Scarf (one block each for 7 weeks) Great for beginner knitters and as a follow up to our Learn to Knit class Wed 12:30-2:30
June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1
Ann Norling's pattern uses a heart pattern, pebble stitch, seed stitch, caterpillar stitch, cables, basketweave stitch and ridge. Betsy, your instructor has a sample at the shoppe.
Participants must know how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off.
Magic Loop Socks
Wed 12:30-2:30 Aug 15, 22, 29 Socks are one of the most easy and portable projects ever. Betsy is a master at this craft and she will introduce you to the wonderful world of the Magic Loop. You must be able to cast on, knit, and purl. You will learn how to create a sock using a long circular needle. You will decrease, turn the heel, and pick up stitches. These techniques can be applied to any sock pattern. Materials needed: 32" or 40" circular needle and yarn - will be addressed during the first class. Please note: you must pay the class fee in advance to register for the class, either in person or with a credit card over the phone. Classes are non-refundable and non- transferable. Materials are separate from the cost of the class. A 10% discount will be given for material purchase. |
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Yarn Hollow
Starting May 12, we will be celebrating our fifth year anniversary. Rita Petteys, of Yarn Hallow, will join us on Saturday, 5-12, with a showcase of her yarn. Rita has been dyeing fiber for quite a while and does some amazing work.
Please join us to greet her and jump start your summer knitting with her ideas
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Monday Morning Knitters Join us for several hours every other Monday morning from 8:30 am until 10 am or later.
April 30, then 2nd and 4th Monday
Inspiration. Motivation. Coffee. Laughter. Conversation.
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Free Patterns
Wendy Blanket - this lovely crocheted blanket reminds me of a mosiac tile. Use DK yarn, such as Loyal or Tonic. Ravelry pattern.
Use fingering weight yarn to knit Java Summer scarf. It is an eyelet reversible scarf. Ravelry pattern.
Pixie Sticks Scarf - have some lace weight yarn that is begging for a pattern? Try knitting this summery scarf. Ravelry pattern.
Kaleidoscope Striped Shawlette - knit a shawlette out of Kauni, Melody, or Zauberball. Ravelry pattern
Gus Bib - use a worsted weight cotton to knit this cute doggy bib.
Penguin Bib - by the same designer, another cute bib using worsted weight yarn.
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Tools for Tips and Tricks
Yarn Needle Threader - having problems threading your tapestry needle? Use this yarn threader.
Lantern Moon's repair hook is handy for fixing mistakes and
weaving in loose ends.
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Patterns, Books,
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This book covers the origin, types, and techniques of knitting from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Faeroe, and Iceland. Included are various patterns from each country, along with separate chapters on jerseys, gloves and mittens, and caps.
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Pullovers, vest, and cardigans - Chris de Longpre has written a book that will be useful years from now.
Part of the Lisa Knits sock of the month series is this May sock - a lovely lacey fern leaf pattern.
Watershed is a lacey cardigan with cap sleeves. Knit it in Cotton Fleece, Sierra, or 2nd Time Cotton.
Riley Cardigan
This pattern is in the Classic Elite. Written for Sprout yarn, the sizes run from 6 to 24 months.
Don't have an expert knitter living with you? This book is almost as good. Lisa walks you through common problems with pictures and explanations.
Knit these two patterns with either Ty-Dy cotton or wool.
Blankets, mittens, a bunny, cardigan, pillow, layette, mobile, pacifier clips, mini-tote, and other goodies.
60 different projects using sport weight yarn. Hats, mittens,and scarves.
Using 2nd Time Cotton, this top is knit from the bottom up and seamed at the shoulders.
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