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It's the start of the San Francisco Ballet's season again, and I'm always inspired by the colors, the synchronicity of movement and music, and the stories told through dance. It reminds me, every year, how fiber enthusiasts like us synchronize color, fabric, stitch designs, and textures in our knitted or crocheted projects, and how these pieces can also prompt memories or connect to a story.
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Perhaps it's the shawl you knit because the colors reminded you of a day at the beach. Or it's the big, squishy cowl you crocheted during a cozy, relaxing ski trip with your friends (now that we finally have snow again). Or it's the baby blanket, lovingly hand-made for the newest addition to your expanding family.
Whatever the inspiration for your hand-crafted projects, I invite you to re-connect to the story, to your unique reason for choosing that project, combining those colors, textures and patterns. Enjoy every stitch...
Let's begin some new stories in February!
This month is full of new, exciting activities. Click on each item to learn more:
In addition to all this February fun: Come into the shop to check out our newest products, with more to arrive soon:
 - Sultana's Handspun Yarns - Imagine a sweater in homespun yarn! This yarn is minimally processed and locally sourced, spun by Sultana Charania. Quantities are limited.
- Yarn and Soul Superfine 400 Baby Alpaca - New on the yarn scene and perfect for the Churchmouse Easy Fold Poncho and so much more!
- Neko Curved Double Points and Cable Needles - as seen in the magazines, curved double points for socks, hats, and cowls which won't fall out, and easy-to-use cable needles.
- Yarn-Its - Clean, protective, portable yarn carriers!
We look forward to seeing you soon! Mindy and the A Yarn Less Raveled Team
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 Anzula Palooza In-Store Boutique with Team Anzula - One Day Only |
 
Meet Sabrina and Adam! Explore New Anzula Yarns!
We are so excited to welcome Team Anzula and their In-Store Boutique for an afternoon as we host another Anzula Palooza on Saturday, February 6 from 1-4pm.
Learn more about these gorgeous yarns directly from Sabrina and Adam, and see their newest colors and yarns. You'll be able to explore their lovely samples, ask questions about these locally dyed, scrumptious yarns, and you may purchase yarns from her overflowing trunks.
You may also place special orders if colors or quantities aren't available for the yarn that captures your heart.
You'll receive a gift with your Anzula yarn purchased during this event! No RSVP is needed. |
Two Special Workshops and Socializing with Kate Oates - One Day Only
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We look forward to welcoming Kate Oates, of Tot Toppers, to our shop on Monday, February 22. Kate will be teaching two special classes and joining us for a Meet and Greet event the same evening. Join us in welcoming Kate to the Bay Area, as she visits us from South Carolina!
Kate's design lines include adorable patterns for children (Tot Toppers) and whimsical, patterns for adults (When I Grow Up). In conjunction with her classes, we are displaying Kate's Tot Toppers Trunk Show through February 22. You'll find the pattern booklets, "Topped for a Year "and "Topped for Another Year," so you can make your own.
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Click each link below for more information about Kate's workshops at A Yarn Less Raveled on Monday, February 22: - Math for Hats (great for knitters of all levels) - 9am-12noon ("Math for Hats" booklet required; available for purchase in the shop)
- Fair Play: Learn Fair Isle (great for Advanced beginners and more experienced levels) - 1-5pm (short pre-class knitting assignment required)
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Socialize with Kate Oates - Meet and Greet Event - 6-8pm
Join us for an evening of socializing with Kate Oates, instructor and designer of the Tot Toppers and When I Grow Up pattern lines. This is a free event, however RSVP is requested. Click here to join the fun.
Learn more about Kate here. You can also read about Kate's trip to California for her mini-teaching tour and Stitches West on her blog. |
Woolbuddies and Weaving: Two New Workshops Now Available
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Needle Felting Fun: Woolbuddies with Wendy L.
Just in time for Valentine's Day, create your own adorable Woolbuddy and learn the art of Needle Felting in this quick, easy class. They make perfect gifts, or keep them to start your own little menagerie.
You don't have to knit or crochet to learn this technique, and you'll find it addicting!
Join us Saturday, February 13 from 1-3pm
Click here for more details and to register online. |
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Wonders of Weaving: Rigid Heddle Loom Basics with Reba S.
The rigid heddle loom is a wonderful tool for creating woven fabrics. It's portable, and provides another palette to work with yarn and color.
Join us Sunday, February 21 from 9:30am-4:30pm (with 1 hour for a lunch break).
Click here for more details . This session is full, however call the shop to be added to the wait list, or to be included in the next session.
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After filling the first two sessions for 2016, we are thrilled to offer two new offerings of
You'll create a simple raglan v-neck sweater to your personal measurements, setting the stage for many more sweater designs! You'll learn many helpful techniques, you'll build your understanding of raglan sweater construction (and knitting math), and you'll knit a sweater that fits your unique body and reflects your fit preferences, and yours might include buttons!
Come in or call the shop to register and secure a spot in your selected cohort (registration is not available online). A more complete class description can be found on our website.
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Cohort C - Wednesdays:
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Cohort D - Sundays:
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- March 2 - 4-7pm
- March 30 - 4-6pm
- April 20 - 4-6pm
- May 4 - 4-7pm
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- March 6 - 1-4pm
- March 20 - 1-3pm
- April 10 - 1-3pm
- May 1 - 1-4pm
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Save the Dates!
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Your Immersion Weekend Workshop Awaits... Would you like to spend a weekend with friends, laughing and learning more about fit, gauge, and adjusting sweater patterns to fit your body? We have just the event for you! Join us April 15-17, when we will be hosting a very special weekend knitting workshop with Sultana Charania, filled with fun, learning, socializing, and special treats.
More details to follow soon! |
Contribute to the Fiber Industry: The TNNA Survey
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Take the TNNA Survey by February 13
You have the opportunity to influence the future of the fiber arts industry (knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, needlework)! Tell yarn shops and suppliers what you like and what you'd like to see more of.
Please take a few minutes to complete this survey by February 13 for The National Needle Arts (TNNA) Association. It will help us and countless other small business owners make better choices for you, our customers, and our businesses, in the coming years.
You'll be entered in a drawing to win one of five $100 fiber arts gift certificates.
Help keep small businesses strong, and support your local yarn shop and your craft! |
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Thank you for being a part of this very special community!
We look forward to sharing your fiber journeys and stories, as you practice the art of creating handmade items simply by using a skein of yarn, and two sticks or one hook.
Cheers,
Mindy and your friends at A Yarn Less Raveled
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