(pattern: Toltec Gorge Cowl; class November 19th)

Thank you to all who came out (and/or sent their best wishes) for our Grand Opening! We had a wonderful time and truly appreciate all of your support! 

We have a number of fun classes coming up this November and December for both adults and children.  Be sure to check out both our Adult Classes page and Children's Classes page for details. 

Warmly,
Katie

Grand Opening!

Come celebrate with us on Friday, October 16th, from 4-7pm! 

Refreshments will be catered by Rosebud Cafe, and we will be offering the following specials:

15% off NEW Mystery Yarn!*

10% off TOTAL Warm Hearts Yarn LLC purchase!*

Amateur Chemistry Lab: Buy 3, Get 1 Free (of equal or lesser value)

Door Prizes!

*These offers will be valid Friday, October 16th and Saturday, October 17th

New Fall Classes

We now have our new fall adult classes up on our Adult Classes Page (see tab above). Children's Classes are coming soon!

Warmly,
Katie

New Location

Thank you so much for all of your support during the final days at our White Rock location. We are now in the process of moving, bringing in new inventory, and setting up in our new space. Our Grand Opening date is set for Tuesday, September 1st, and our hours will remain the same (Tues-Fri 10am-6pm, and Sat 10am-3pm). If we are ready, and decide to open early with a soft-opening, we will be sure to update this information! Again, thank you!

New address:

1247 Central Ave; Suite C

Los Alamos, NM 87544

New phone number: (505) 662-1416

Questions: please contact Katie at katie@warmheartsyarn.com

Final Moving Sale

Final week of our moving sale: 40% off all remaining merchandise! This includes in-stock yarn; needles and notions; books, patterns and magazines; gifts and paper-crafting items. Shop early for the best selection! We will be open Tues through Fri 10am-6pm and Sat 10am-5pm.

MOVING SALE

MOVING SALE!!!!

25% discount Store-wide.

Everything! No Exceptions!

14-18 July.

Skill Building Block 8 - Mosaic

Continuing to build on our colorwork in this block we will learning how to work mosaic patterns.

We will be focusing on a new skill every two weeks and learning it by making small (36 stitches x 50 rows) blocks. Skill building blocks can be used for many purposes. Sew them together to make afghans, pillow covers or even sweaters. Make them longer for scarves. Do them in cotton for dishcloths or facecloths. The possibilities are endless.

Location: Warm Hearts Yarn, 35 Rover Blvd, White Rock, NM
Date: 23 June from 4:30 to 6:30 (drop in when you can, leave when you need to)
Instructor: Heidi Narum
Fee: Free 

Materials
Yarn of your choice in two colors.
Needles that are appropriate for your yarn.
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Pattern will be provided at the workshop.

Skill Building Block 5 – Introduction to Lace

In this block we will start learning lace stitches. Everyone is welcome regardless of skill level. You should know how to knit and purl.

Date 26 May from 4:30 to 6:30 (drop in when you can, leave when you need to)

Instructor: Heidi Narum

Fee: Free 

Supplies

Yarn of your choice.

Needles that are appropriate for your yarn.

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Pattern will be provided at the workshop.

***FLASH SALE***

In honor of Memorial Day, Warm Hearts Yarn will be offering the following discounts on Friday, May 22nd and Saturday, May 23rd. We hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

*25% off all yarn containing either wool or alpaca, including blends (does not apply to Wooly Wonka, Hairball, or Serenity Stitches yarn).

*Sale rack: 40% off

In addition, Amateur Chemistry Lab is offering the following:
*Buy 3 ACL products, get one free (of equal or lesser value)
*An additional 25% off will be applied to all "sale/clearance" ACL products

May's Project of the Month - Network

Get a 10% discount on the yarn for this project.

Come Knit this sweater along with Heidi. Jump in any time and we will help you get caught up.

Contrasting horizontal stripes and the extended back hem create a nautical look, while the lace pattern forms columns and ribs. A notable mix, with noticeable results.
Skill level: Easy +

Dates: 8 meetings:
May 5 & 19 – Back
June 2 & 16 – Front
June 30 & July 14 – Sleeves
July 28 – Seaming and finishing
August 11 – Show and Tell

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

Instructor: Heidi Narum
Free: Free
Registration: None

Supplies:
Yarn requirements DK – Aran weight:
A 475 (550, 600, 675) yds
B 450 (500, 550, 600) yds
Suggested yarns – Old Dominion Cotton, Good Earth, Luna, Cotton Supreme, Silky Stones, Soie Et Lin, and Llamalini.
Pattern found on page 34 of Knitter's Magazine 115,Summer 2014 -
Needles: US 8 & US 9
Stitch MarkersHeidi's Sandscape Network
Pattern is Network by Penny Ollman
Yarn is FibraNatura Good Earth Multi
See more http://ravel.me/NarumKnits/n1.

Skill Building Block #4 – Cables

In this block we will explore 3 kinds of cables.

Date 12 May from 4:30 to 6:30 (drop in when you can, leave when you need to)
Instructor: Heidi Narum
Fee: Free 

Supplies
Yarn of your choice.
Needles that are appropriate for your yarn.
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Pattern will be provided at the workshop.
Cable Needle.

Network KAL

Come Knit this sweater along with Heidi.

Contrasting horizontal stripes and the extended back hem create a nautical look, while the lace pattern forms columns and ribs. A notable mix, with noticeable results.

Skill level: Easy +

Dates: 8 meetings:

May 5 & 19 – Back

June 2 & 16 – Front

June 30 & July 14 – Sleeves

July 28 – Seaming and finishing

August 11 – Show and Tell

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

Additional help available every Thursday from 4:30 – 6:30.

Instructor: Heidi Narum

Free: Free

Registration: None

Supplies:

Yarn requirements DK – Aran weight:
A 475 (550, 600, 675) yds
B 450 (500, 550, 600) yds

Suggested yarns – Old Dominion Cotton, Good Earth, Luna, Cotton Supreme, Silky Stones, Soie Et Lin, and Llamalini.

Pattern found on page 34 of Knitter's Magazine 115,Summer 2014 -

Needles: US 8 & US 9

Stitch Markers

Stitching Group Cancelled

Stitching group will be cancelled this Saturday, April 18th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we hope to see you all next Saturday. We will still be open this Saturday with our usual hours of 10am to 3pm.

Project of the Month: Cedar Leaf Shawlette

We are excited to announce our first Project of the Month! Each month, Warm Hearts Yarn will feature a different project to inspire our customers. All month, customers will receive a 10% discount with the purchase of the pattern, as well as the accompanying yarn.

Our Project of the Month for April is the Cedar Leaf Shawlette, a fun shawl/scarf that is perfect for spring weather. Our sample uses the beautiful Cestari Island Collection yarn, but any sport or dk-weight yarn would work well. The body of the shawl is knit using short rows, and the lace is knitted-on at the end. We look forward to helping you get started and seeing your creations!

Customer Appreciation: 10% off Purchase Total!

As a Spring Break "thank you" to our customers, Warm Hearts Yarn will be offering a 10% discount off of purchase totals on Friday, April 10th and Saturday, April 11th. We appreciated your understanding while we took a few days off over spring break. Thank you!

This Friday Learn How to Paper Piece a Quilt Block - Class

Learn How to Paper Piece a Quilt Block

Date: Friday, 10 April from 1 to 4.

Instructor:  Nicole Dunn

Class Fee:  $25.00

In this class we will learn the basics of a quilting technique called Paper Piecing.  You will learn how to sew on paper for perfect points and great accuracy.  This will be an easy block to finish in one afternoon. I will bring several blocks to choose from.  Bring your sewing machine and basic sewing kit, a rotary cutter and mat, a postcard or index card, some scraps of fabric in light and dark colors to total about ¼ yard total.  You will also need a ruler called “Add a quarter” in the 6” or 12” size. (A rotary cutting ruler works too!)

See you in class!

Nicole

To register 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! 

Spring Break Schedule

For Spring Break we will be closed on Tuesday, April 7, Wednesday, April 8, and Thursday April 9. We will be OPEN on Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11.

We hope you have a great Spring Break.

Heidi & Katie

Classes this Week

Skill Building Block #1 – Just Knit

The 1^st block in our skill building set takes garter stitch and gives it a twist. Working with two colors on a cable needle you will change colors each time by slipping the stitches to the other side when needed to access the other color for a unique texture and color effect with only the knit stitch.

We will be focusing on a new skill every two weeks and learning it by making small (36 stitches x 50 rows) blocks. Skill building blocks can be used for many purposes. Sew them together to make afghans, pillow covers or even sweaters. Make them longer for scarves. Do them in cotton for dishcloths or facecloths. The possibilities are endless.

Date: Tuesday, 24 March from 4:30 to 6:30

Instructor: Heidi Narum

Fee: Free – no registration is required.

Supplies

2 colors of yarn of your choice.

Circular needles that are appropriate for your yarn with a 24”cable.

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Pattern will be provided at the KAL.

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 Cables – Cable Dishcloth – Learn to make cables and the provisional cast on in this class.

Supplies (no substitutions please)

-Cotton Supreme or Luna yarn

-Size 7, 8, or 9 straight needles
-Creative Knitting, Spring 2015

Heidi’s Class –

Dates: 24 March and 31 March

Time: 6:30 – 7:30

Instructor: Heidi Narum

Fee: $10

Make Music Beautiful!: Wednesday, March 25th; 2-3pm

Instructor: Britton Donharl

Fee: $5 (plus tax), includes all supplies

Participants will create a one-of-a-kind musical instrument using sticks, bells and yarn. 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 - Llamalini

Llamalini is a tweedy, soft blend of royal llama, linen, and silk. It's a luxurious, rich blend that that looks and feels amazing.

Enjoy a 10% discount all week.

Get pattern ideas here.

Yarn Details:
Yards: 109.00
Grams: 50.00

Yarn Composition:
Linen - 25%
Royal Llama - 40%
Silk Bourette - 35%

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, dry flat, iron - low heat, dryclean - any solvent except trichloroethylene

Yarn of the Week - Old Dominion Cotton

Enjoy a 10% discount all week.

Old Dominion 100% Cotton DK Weight Yarn

Material: 100% Cotton

Weight: 3 Ply Dk Weight

Physical Weight: 3.5 oz  / 100 g

Approximate Yardage: 250 yd / 228.6 m

Gauge: 5 st/in on Size 7 Needles

Care: Machine Wash Cold Delicate or Hand Wash Cold. Reshape, Air Dry Flat. Do Not Tumble Dry. Do Not Dry Clean. Do Not Bleach.

Packaging Method: Hand Twisted Hanks

Cotton is grown, spun, dyed, and processed in Virginia. This yarn is specially hand kettle dyed, which makes each twisted hank unique. Please expect slight color varigation and unevenness.