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While here in Napa, it finally feels like fall, the holidays are now less than 2 months away! Have you begun working on your gifts yet? Don't panic!! We've got lots of great ideas for fun and fast projects, and have scheduled our very first knit-a-long with the holiday season in mind. We hope you'll join us!
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Distinction Shawl
Knit A Long
We love the idea of a knit-a-long and are very excited to be hosting our very first! We will offer tips and tricks along the way, as well as providing motivation for one another! For our first project, we have chosen a fairly simple pattern- one that will knit up quickly and make a lovely gift for someone on your list. Our knit-a-long will officially begin this Sunday, November 8th, and run through Sunday November 29th. Come in soon to buy your yarn, we'll provide the pattern, and you'll be entered into a prize raffle! Winner will be announced on the 29th.
Caitlin ffrench's fun and colorful shawl pattern, Distinction, uses one of our new favorite Malabrigo yarns, Mecha. Mecha is a bulky weight, single ply, with beautiful saturated colorways. The shawl pattern calls for 3 skeins of Mecha, and will knit up quickly on US size 11.
Along with our knit a long, we will be reviving our Sunday Sit and Stitch! Please join us this Sunday from 1:00-3:00pm, for some snacks and company! We will be starting our Distinction shawl, but feel free to come and work on any project!
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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 is a perfect class for absolute beginners, as well as those looking to refine existing skills or those needing specific project support!
Tuesdays 5:30-7:30pm $60 November 10, 17, 24 |
Crochet 101 
instructor: Dara Weyna
Beginning crochet class. Dara will teach you 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.
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Fingerless Gloves 
instructor: Judy du Monde
Useful, fashionable, quick, and just enough of a challenge to be interesting! Fingerless mitts are the perfect gift! Students will choose from two Churchmouse patterns to work on, either the Welted Fingerless Gloves or the Ferryboat Mitts. Students will learn to work on double points, and right and left increases. Two circular needles can be used by those who prefer that mode. Get started on your holiday gifts! Pattern included.
Two class series, $35
November 5 and 12th 11:30-1:00pm Thursdays
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Quick Cowl Class 
instructor: Judy du Monde
Choose between 3 fun and fast cowl patterns that all feature 1 -2 skeins of bulky weight yarns. These cowls can be knit up in no time, are great for beginners, and make terrific last minute gifts! Free pattern! 
1 class session, Saturday $20
December 5th 11:30-1:00pm
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Crochet Snowflake Workshop 
instructor: Dara Weyna
Just in time for the winter holidays! Learn to crochet hanging snowflakes to use as ornaments or window decorations. They also make a lovely gift! All levels welcome! Pattern provided.
One class session, Sunday $25
December 6th, 11:30-1:30
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Recipe
In honor of a couple milestone birthdays being celebrated in our family this year, here is the recipe from one of our all time favorite cakes! Best served with dark chocolate frosting!
Mrs. Warlick's Pouncake
Ingredients:
1 1/4 c butter, softened
2 1/4 c sugar
7 eggs
2 1/2 c flour
2 1/2 tsp vanilla or lemon extract
Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour and mix. Blend in extract Pour into a greased & floured bundt cake pan. Bake for 1 hour or until done. Enjoy!
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Yarns on First
1305 First St
Napa, CA, 94559
707-257-1363
contact@yarnsonfirst.com
Tues, Wed, Fri 11:00-6:00pm Thursday & Sunday 11:00-4:00pm Saturday 11:00-5:00pm closed Mondays
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