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Spring is in the air in the Bay Area, and it's time to relax, refresh, and learn.  Try a weekend retreat (think of it as a "stay-cation" if you are local), several new classes, and some fun new yarns.

We are launching our first Sweater Boot Camp: Knit to Fit Retreat, April 15 through 17. Spend a relaxing, rejuvenating weekend with friends, learning to customize a set-in sleeve sweater pattern to fit your unique body.  You'll be able to take what you learn and adjust many commercial sweater patterns.  See below for more information.  Register before March 20 for an Early Registration Discount.  Use Promo Code "EARLYBIRD" in the online Checkout page. You'll also receive the discount when you register in the shop. 

Have you seen all the beautiful Brioche patterns on Ravelry?  Would you like to learn the Brioche technique in one color, two colors, flat, and in the round?  Join us on
Saturday, March 26
for our first Tasty Brioche workshop.

With fun new self-striping and cotton self-patterning sock yarns in the shop, it's time to update our introduction to sock knitting, now called Sock it To Me: Learn Sock Knitting Basics. We'll launch this class on Wednesday, March 23 (5:30-8pm) and you'll finish the class with all the skills you need to begin your own pair of socks.

In addition to these new classes, check out the details below for our returning workshops:
  • Let's Begin: Learn to Knit
  • Wonders of Weaving: Rigid Heddle Loom Basics
  • Let's Fix It: Recognize, Diagnose, and Fix Your Knitting Mistakes
Spring and summer yarns continue to flow into the shop, including: 
LunaPurl
LunaPurl Yarns
Visit us soon! We love seeing your projects in process, as well as your finished items.

Happy Spring from the AYLR Team
RetreatSweater Boot Camp: Knit to Fit Retreat, April 15-17, 2016
During this exciting weekend retreat, hosted by A Yarn Less Raveled and guided by Sultana
Mineola
Mineola
Charania (knitwear designer, spinner, author, and instructor), you'll dive into the tools and techniques needed to take any commercial pattern and make it your own.  

Working with a basic set-in sleeve pattern called Mineola as your template, you'll build your confidence and skills in:
  • modifying a pattern to your desired fit and measurements
  • substituting yarns and fiber choices
  • using your gauge for a successful fit
  • working with a pattern's schematic
  • determining which size to make when the pattern doesn't match your desired measurements
You'll finish this intensive workshop with a sweater pattern customized to your unique measurements and desired fit, and the confidence to make any sweater pattern your own. You'll begin knitting your sweater in class, with the pattern and confidence to finish it after the workshop.  

You'll also make many friends, enjoy two evening social events, and relax in a comfortable learning environment.

Click here to read more details about the workshop and the retreat on our website.  You can register online, or contact us in the shop to sign up.  Register before March 20 for an Early Registration Discount.  Use Promo Code "EARLYBIRD" in the online Checkout page. You'll also receive the discount when you register in the shop. 
ClassesUpcoming Classes
Spring into Action and Learn a New Skill
Classes

Click on the class title in the table below to link to our website, where you'll find more information and online registration, or call or visit the shop to register.  

We request you use yarn from A Yarn Less Raveled, unless otherwise noted, and you will receive a one-time 10% discount on your project yarn.

Class Title/InstructorDates/TimesFees
Let's Begin: Learn to Knit - Pamela
Wednesdays, March 9 (1:00-2:00pm), 16, and 25 (1:00-3:00pm)
$75 (Materials included)
Wonders of Weaving 1: Rigid Heddle Loom Basics - Reba
Friday, March 11 (9:30am-4:30pm)$110 (One-time 10% discount on project yarn). 
- Looms available for rent or purchase.
Let's Fix It: Recognize, Diagnose, and Correct Knitting Mistakes - MindySunday, March 13 (9:30am-12noon)$50 (One-time 10% discount on project yarn)
Sock it to Me: Learn Sock Knitting Basics - Mindy
Wednesday, March 23 (5:30-8:00pm)
$50 (Yarn for practice sock is provided)
Tasty Brioche: Learn Basic Brioche Techniques - MindySaturday, March 26 (1:30-4:00pm)$50 (One-time 10% discount on project yarn) 

Don't forget, we also offer individual knitting and crochet sessions if you'd like to learn a new technique or if you'd like help with a special project, for a fee of $20 per half hour.  Call the shop to schedule a time to work with one of our experienced team members. 
In Closing....
Thank you for participating in 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

730 Camino Ramon, Suite 186
Danville, CA 94526
925-263-2661
info@ayarnlessraveled.com
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