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We've just come off a wonderful week long vacation and couldn't be more excited to be back in the shop! New yarns are starting to roll in and we've got a fun line up of classes coming your way. Marcie and I are both working on projects with some great new yarn that we are very excited to share with you, so stay tuned!
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 Clare's Quick Cowl is a simple garter stitch cowl, knit out of 3 colorways of FIbre Company's Acadia, a luscious blend of merino, silk, and alpaca. This cowl will definitely become one your go to accessories- it is light, but warm, and looks amazing with any outfit. We just received another shipment of Acadia, so come on in and choose your color combination- the choices are endless! Free pattern with purchase!
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**Please purchase any necessary supplies prior to first class**
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Knitting 101 
instructor: Judy du Monde
Learn all your basic knitting skills with Judy, who will lead you through knitting, purling, and pattern reading skills. This class is perfect for absolute beginners, as well as those looking to refine existing skills in order to move onto more advanced work. Great for first time sweater knitters or those looking for specific project support.
Three class session, Tuesdays
March 10, 17, 24th, 5:30-7:00pm $45
April 14, 21, 28th 5:30-7:30pm $60
May 12, 19, 26th 5:30-7:30pm $60
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Crocheting 101 
instructor: Dara Weyna
Students will have so much fun in this beginning class with Dara. You will learn slip knot cast on, chain, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet and slip stitch, as well as some basic pattern and diagram reading. No previous experience needed! Please bring scrap yarn and corresponding hook.
Three class session, Tuesdays
March 10, 17, 24th, 5:30-7:30pm $60
April 14, 21, 28th 5:30-7:30pm $60
May 12, 19, 26th 5:30-7:30pm $60
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Fix it!
instructor: Vanessa Kearns
Mistakes are part and parcel of the knitting process, even for the most advanced knitters. The key to success is knowing how to recover from them! Vanessa will teach you how to pick up dropped stitches, unknitting, unpurling, "frogging", as well as some other invaluable tips and tricks!
One class session, Wednesdays $10
March 11th, 1-2:00pm
April 8th, 1-2:00pm
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Gatsby Necklace
instructor: Vanessa Kearns
This 1920's inspired necklace will captivate you. It is hard to only make one once you start combining different bead and yarn colors. They are wonderful as gifts for women of all ages. Pre- stringing of beads before class required.
One session class, Sunday $20
March 29th, 1-3pm
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Lucy Hat 
instructor: Vanessa Kearns
Join Vanessa to learn this adorable hat pattern. Skills include short row shaping and knitting in the round, double pointed needles. Pattern provided!
Two sessions, Saturdays $40
May 2 and 9th, 1-3:00pm
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Knit-as-you-go modular afghans and throws, based on mitered squares. No seaming, no assembly, endless options! Learn stockinette and garter mitered square, log cabin variations, no-show color changing, and other time-saving techiniques. The only limit is your own imagination!
Three sessions, Saturdays $45
April 11, 18, and 25th, 11:30-1:00pm
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Crocheted Boteh Scarf 
instructor: Dara Weyna
This super cool scarf is perfect for the advanced beginner, who has some knowledge of reading diagram patterns and the double treble stittch. Works up quickly and makes a great gift! Pattern provided!
Two class session, Saturdays $40
April 11 and 18th 2-4:00pm
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Recipe
Marcie and I both love to cook and bake, and have always talked about sharing a favorite recipe with you all in our newsletters. And now we are finally doing it! I made these lemon squares for my oldest son on the occasion of his 13th birthday just last week. We are lucky enough to have a Meyer Lemon tree in our yard, but regular lemons work just as nicely.
Lemon Bars
adapted from Ina Garten
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1/4 pound unsalted butter, at room temp
1/4 Cup sugar
1 Cup flour
1/16 teaspoon salt
zest 1 lemon
For the Filling:
3 large eggs, at room temp
1.25 Cups granulated sugar *Use 1.5 cups of
sugar if not using Meyer lemons*
1.5 Tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/2 Cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 Cup flour
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
For the crust, rub lemon zest into sugar with hands, until evenly distributed and fragrant. Cream butter and sugar until light in bowl of electric mixer. Combine flour and salt, and with mixer on low, add butter until just mixed. Dump dough onto well floured board and gather into a ball. Flatten dough and press into buttered 8x8 baking dish, building up 1/2 inch edge all around. Chill
Bake crust for 15-20 minutes, until browned. Let cool slightly, leaving oven on.
For filling, rub lemon zest into sugar with hands, until evenly distributed and fragrant. Whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, and flour. Pour over cooled crust and back 30-35 minites, until filling is just set. Let cool.
Cut into squares, dust with confectioners sugar if desired, and enjoy!
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Yarns on FIrst
1305 First St.
Napa, CA, 94559
707-257-1363
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Hours
Tues, Wed, Fri, & Sat 10:30-5:30pm
Thursday 10:30-4:00pm
Sunday 12:00-5:00pm
Closed Monday
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