Yarn of the Week - Poems and Poems Silk

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Pattern ideas for Poems & Poems Silk.

Poems
Poems is a 100% wool roving yarn featuring artistic colors which shade 
easily from one color to the next. Perfect for sweaters, scarves, hats, and more --- and it felts like a dream! 

Yarn Details:

Yards: 109.00
Grams: 50.00

Yarn Composition:

Wool - 100%

4 - Medium Weight Yarn

Knit STS: 4.00 - 5.00
Crochet STS: 2.75 - 3.50

Recommended Needles (US):

7.0
8.0
9.0

Recommended Hooks (US):

I-9
J-10
K-10.5

hand wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, do not iron, dryclean - any solvent except trichloroethylene

Poems Silk

Poems Silk

The beautiful tonal shifts of our classic Poems wool roving yarn are accented by the added sheen of silk. A blend of 75% wool with 25% silk gives an extra snap to the color of everything you make with Poems Silk.

Yarn Details:

Yards: 109.00
Grams: 50.00

Yarn Composition:

Silk - 25%
Wool - 75%

4 - Medium Weight Yarn

Knit STS: 4.00 - 5.00
Crochet STS: 2.75 - 3.50

Recommended Needles (US):

7.0
8.0
9.0

Recommended Hooks (US):

I-9
J-10
K-10.5

hand wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, do not iron, dryclean - any solvent except trichloroethylene

Classes this Week - Children's Class - Yarn Mobile

Yarn Mobile: Wednesday, February 25th; 2-3pm

Instructor: Britton Donharl

Fee: $5 (plus tax) includes all supplies

Students will create a fun mobile using a variety of materials. Ages five and up, please.

 Please contact Katie at classes@warmheartsyarn.com or at (505) 672-2008 with any questions and/or to register your child. We ask for 24 hour notice for participants, so please register early. 

Yarn of the Week - Alpaca Lana D'Oro

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Alpaca Lana D'Oro
Fiber: 50% Alpaca / 50% Wool
Yardage: 100 g (3.5 oz) / 219 yds (200 m)
Gauge: 18 - 20 sts = 4" (10 cm) on US 7 - 8 (4.5 - 5.0 mm) needles
Wash: Hand Wash Cold, Lay Flat to Dry

The Pink and Red sale has started.

Soap and Yarn (excluding local hand-dyed yarns) dyed pink or red, and Strawberry-flavored lip balm is 25% off until the end of Valentine's Day. Come get those last minute gifts!

Yarn of the Week - Color Duo, Eco Duo, and Highland Duo

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Fiber:	70% Baby Alpaca 30% Merino Wool
Yardage:	100 g (3.5 oz) / 197 yds (180 m)
Gauge:	18 sts = 4" (10 cm) US #8 (5.0mm)
Wash:	Hand Wash Cold Lay Flat to Dry

Classes This Week

Don't Be  A Square, Learn to Knit, Afghan Knit-Along, Seaming

This week we will have a demonstration on blocking acrylic yarn. We will also be seaming our afghans together. You don't have to be part of the KAL to come and learn.

It’s all coming together – literally!  Time to seam up your squares into a glorious and unique creation.  Lay ‘em out, decide where you want them to go, and then turn your 20 little learning blocks into one beautiful whole.  We've got a .pdf file with tips, and videos on not one but two methods of linking everything together. - http://blog.universalyarn.com/2015/01/05/afghan-knitalong-seaming/ 

Date: 10 Feb. from 4:30 to 6:30

Instructor - Heidi Narum

Fee - Free - No registration necessary. 

Supplies-

MATERIALS 

Yarn: Universal Yarn Uptown Worsted  

Hook: Size H

Notions: Tapestry needle

Skill level 

You need to know how to knit and purl.

Felted Buttonhole Bag Class: Wednesdays, February 11th and 25th; 6:30-8pm

Instructor: Katie Brousseau

Fee: $25 includes pattern and two skeins of Deluxe Chunky (participant's choice of color/colors)

This class is perfect for the adventurous beginner (and up!) who would like to try felting/fulling. Participants will create a larger-than-usual bag to then wash and shrink on purpose to create a solid and felted fabric. Participants will also learn increasing and decreasing, picking up stitches, and making a buttonhole. Crocheted flower is optional.

Maximum 6 participants

Yarn of the Week - Cestari Traditional Wool

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Classes This Week

Children's Class - Learn to Knit!: Wednesdays, February 4th, 11th and 18th; 2-3pm

Instructor: Katie Brousseau

Fee: $30 (plus tax) includes all supplies (book, yarn and needles)

During this three-week class (Wednesdays Feb 4th, 11th, and 18th), students will learn the basics of knitting (the cast-on, knit stitch, bind-off and seaming) while creating a one-of-a-kind project of their choice.

While children of all ages are capable of knitting, we do suggest a minimum age of seven to help avoid frustration due to developing fine motor skills. Please email Katie at katie@warmheartsyarn.com with any questions.

To register, please stop on by the shop, call us at (505) 672-2008 or send an email to classes@warmheartsyarn.com. We appreciate 24 hour class registration notice so we are best able to prepare for our students. Thank you! 

Uncommon Cabled Cardigan KAL

Knit on larger needles than recommended for worsted weight yarn insures a lofty fabric with beautiful drape. The sophisticated fit and plush cables will leave you feeling warm, cozy and exceptionally happy. 

Jump in any time and we will help you catch up.

Dates: 8 meetings, 21 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 Feb, 4 March, 18 March, 1 April, 15 April, and 29 April.

Time: 4:30 to 6:30 (drop in when you can)

Instructor: Heidi Narum

Free: Free

Registration: None

Supplies:

-Pattern - Uncommon Cabled Cardigan by Amy Gunderson available in  Creative Knitting Magazine, Autumn 2014, page 17.

-1113 - 1855 yards worsted weight yarn (recommending Alpaca Lana D’Oro)

-US 10½ and US 7 circular needles with at least a 32” cable.

-Cable needle

  

Skill Level is Intermediate (help is available for those who need it)

You should know how to:

-Knit

-Purl 

Learn to Knit Class Series

Throughout the series, participants will learn the valuable knitting skills needed to create a wide variety of projects.  All classes in the series are limited to 4 participants each; please be sure to sign up early by calling at 672-2008, email at classes@warmheartsyarn.com or stop by the shop. 

Learn to Knit - In this class, participants will learn the knit stitch and how to bind off a project. The $20 supply fee includes yarn, needles and a book.

Katie’s Class –

Learn to knit while making a cute baby hat.

Date: 6 Feb & 20 Feb

Time: 10 - 11

Instructor: Katie Brousseau

Fee: $10 + $20 supply fee 

Crochet-along--Fun on the Run Scarf: Saturday, February 7th; 
10-30am-noon


Join Katie for this free and fun crochet-along. This springtime scarf pattern only contains series of chains, single crochets and double crotchets to create a sweet and quick project. 

Project materials to bring are the Feb 2015 issue of Crochet World (found at Warm Hearts Yarn), 315 yards of DK-weight yarn (suggestions: Ultra Pima DK, Bamboo Pop, Cestari Heather or Island, Purelife Revive), and a size G (4mm) hook.

No registration necessary! :)