Fall Yarn Tastings!

Back by popular demand!  What is a yarn tasting?  Think wine tasting, but there's no wine...there's yarn!  It's a fun way to sample some new yarns, find out what you like, maybe what you don't like, and maybe what you love!  It's another excuse to enjoy the company of other knitters while testing out some of our new fall yarns.  You'll get samples of at least 10 yarns along with some other goodies.  You'll snack, chat, and swatch.  It's a really fun way to spend an evening!  We've got several tastings planned, but seating is limited, so sign up soon.  If you have a group of friends that would like to do a private tasting, give me a call (minimum of 6, maximum of 10).

When: 

• Thursday Oct 13th -or-
• Friday Oct 28th

Time:  6:30 - 9:00

Cost:  $20

What to bring:  Knitting needles; you'll be sampling  yarns from lace weight up to chunky, so the suggested needles range from US1 to 11-ish.  So, bring the needles you have, but don't worry if you don't have every size - there will be loaner needles available.

How to sign up:  Seating is limited, so you need to register ahead of time by calling 763-780-2465, or you can stop in the shop.  Payment in full guarantees your spot in the tasting - if you can't get to the shop before the event, you can hold your spot by calling with a credit card. 

Autunno

Baby Boom

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Ballet from Fiesta Yarns

A 50/50 blend of Alpaca and Tencel, this yarn has a wonderful drape and incredible softness with the hand-dyed colorways Fiesta is well known for.  250 yards in each 4 ounce skein - it would be great for lots of one skein projects:  a cowl, fingerless gloves, a small shawl, a keyhole scarf ... lots of possibilities.  It just arrived last Friday, so I haven't had a chance to play with it yet, but I've got some plans for it brewing.

Ballet

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Fantasia by Jojoland

A lot of people are familiar with Jojoland's Melody and Rhythm - marled with very gradual color changes, soft, superwash Merino in fingering and light worsted/dk weights.  Fun and affordable, they've been quite popular here.  Fantasia is their next new yarn in that family, only this time it's heavier weight...they actually call it "chunky", but I call it aran or heavy worsted.  This is just a sampling of the colors I have available...super cute.

Fantasia

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Rayon Boucle by Fiesta

Again with the Fiesta!  This is an interesting yarn - 100% slinky, slubby rayon, it makes a lovely, elegant wrap, shawl or scarf.  Perfect for the upcoming holidays.  Absolutely gorgeous colors again, this time with a lovely sheen.  The shawl below is super easy.  And if you're wondering...boucle is pronounced "Boo-Clay"...at least that's how I say it.  :)

Rayon Boucle

Super Easy Shawl

Made Up Scarf

Sometimes I'm amazed at the gorgeous combinations of yarns I see customer put together - totally unrelated yarns that look like they were made for eachother; they turn into incredible scarves and shawls and more.  So I decided to try my hand at it last week.  I wandered around the shop and picked out 5 yarns:   worsted weight, lace weight, single ply, two ply, fuzzy mohair, solid, self-striping...they were a real mix.  Then I took a size 10 needle, cast on 240 stitches, and knit.  And knit.  I changed yarns willy-nilly with no real plan, sort of "as the Spirit moved me", and this is what I came up with.  I really like it.  I think I need to buy a new coat.

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Little Girls Dress

For a printable version of our class list, click here. 

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Knitting with Nancy Lindberg

Well-known designer and teacher Nancy Lindberg is now available three times a week at Double Ewe! Nancy has been teaching knitting for 35 years, and her popular patterns have been sold in yarn shops throughout the country for 15 years. Take advantage of this great resource at Double Ewe; challenge yourself and choose any project - Nancy's expert advice will help you through it. Her classes do fill up fast, so sign up quickly.   If you'd like to get on the waiting list, just let me know.

Tuesdays: afternoons 1:00 - 3:00, October 18 - Nov 22

Wednesdays: evenings, 6:00 - 8:00, October 19th - Nov 23

Thursdays: lunchtime, 11:30 - 1:30, October 20th - Dec 1 (no class on Thanksgiving...of course!  :)

Cost: $60 per six week class

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The Workshop

If you're looking for some individual help or even if you want to learn how to knit, come on in. The Workshop is similar to our Knitter's Choice class, but it's held during a quieter day & time at the shop, so you'll be able to focus and get the assistance you need. Get help on whatever you're working on. Like Knitter's Choice, you'll pay only for the sessions you attend.

When: Wednesday mornings

Time: 10:30 - 12:30

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $10 per class or you can purchase a six-week punch card for $48 ($8 per week)

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Knit Along with Ann

Join Ann in the classroom on Wednesday afternoons for some knitting fun and guidance when you need it. If you need some help staying on track with a longer term project - such as an afghan, a shawl, maybe a sweater, Ann is happy to help you along. Or maybe you have a project in mind but you're not sure if you have the skills, let Ann empower you. This is an ongoing class, and you can jump in at any time.

When: Ongoing - Wednesday afternoons

Time: 1:30 - 3:30

Instructor: Ann

Cost: $5.00 per class

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Knitter's Choice

This is an ongoing class; jump in whenever you want! Knitter's Choice is just that - YOUR choice: you pick the project, we provide the support. Even if you've never knit before, we can teach you! Mittens? Socks? Lace? A sweater? Knit what YOU want, but if you get stuck, don't worry, we can guide you along the way. This is a great option if you want to take a class with a friend, but you knit at different levels. Come to just one class or come every week - knitter's choice.

When: Ongoing: Thursday afternoons 4:00 - 6:00

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: Pay as you go for $10.00 per class session, OR $48/6 session punch card

This month's Knittervention! will be October 21st.  Knittervention is our once-a-month, Friday-night-potluck-get-together.  For the whole scoop, click here. 

Oh, and even though we call it Knittervention, of course crocheters are welcome, too.  "Crochetervention" just sounded funny, and "Friday Night hookers"...well...that doesn't sound right either. ;) 

Join us for a fun social time while working on whatever you want.  No registration required - just show up.  We have three times a week you can join us:

• Tuesday evenings, 6:30 - 9:00
• Friday afternoons, 1:30 - 4:30
• Saturdays, 9:00 - noon

 Please note:  Open Knitting is not a class.  Although I'm always happy to answer questions as time permits, sometimes it gets a bit hectic.  For more dedicated help, consider coming to one of our Knitter's Choice, Knit Along with Ann or The Workshop classes.  Details one these classes can be found here.