Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Sebring



Sebring | pattern no. 0516
intermediate
640 - 940 yds sport-weight yarn
6 sizes to fit 31" – 41" bust
Yarn Suggestions: Poems Sock, Saki Bamboo, Whisper Lace, Alpaca Lace, Heritage, Kid Seta, Cherub Baby, Baby Ull, On Line Supersocke, and Huasco yarns.
 

WIP Wednesday

Join us from 4 to 7 tonight. Bring your finished and unfinished projects, knitting, crochet, embroidery, any handwork you with to share.














Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Islamorada



Islamorada | pattern no. 0515
easy/intermediate
720 - 1070 yds sport-weight yarn
5 sizes to fit 32" – 38" bust.
 
Yarn Suggestions: Poems Sock, Saki Bamboo, Whisper Lace, Alpaca Lace, Heritage, Kid Seta, Cherub Baby, Baby Ull, On Line Supersocke, and Huasco yarns.

Yarn of the Week - Baby Ull

 
Enjoy a 10% discount on Baby Ull all week.
 
 
From Ravelry
Name  Baby Ull 
Fingering / 4 ply (14 wpi)
191 yards (175 meters)
50 grams (1.76 ounces)
28.0 sts = 4 inches 
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
100% Merino
Plied
yes

Note that on Viking Garn’s homepage they recommend needle size 3mm, though on the label they recommend needle size 2.5mm.

This yarn is not only good for baby items but also for any item needing a fingering weight yarn.

Some pattern ideas:
Finnish Baby Socks (Train Socks) by Kerttu Latvala
Sweet Baby Cap by Gro
Little sister's dress (Kjole til... by Tora Frøseth Design
Endpaper Mitts by Eunny Jang
Turn A Square by Jared Flood
Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmermann
wurm by katharina nopp
Saartje's Bootees by Saartje de Bruijn

More pattern ideas on Ravelry.

Monday, June 3, 2013

Classes this week - scarf & quilt




Hurdle Stitch Scarf
June 6, 6-8 pm
Fee - $30 - includes 1 skein of Casablanca yarn
Skill level: You should know how to cast on, knit and purl.

1 skein Casablanca (please do not substitute a different yarn)
size 8 double pointed needles
2 knitting needle tip protectors
#13 or #16 yarn needle (for weaving in ends)
pattern will be provided

In this class you will learn

1.how to deal with “tricky” yarn
2.tricks to keep track of where you are in a pattern
3.how to make very tidy edges
4.Elizabeth Zimmermann’s sewn bind off (not very bulky)
5.why finishing is the most important part of knitting
6.ergonomics of knitting

Any questions PLEASE call me. Stephanie Hagelberg 662-7335




Block of the Month Club: second Saturday of each month starting April 13th, 11am-noon, next class 8 June.
Instructor: Nicole Dunn
Fee: $30 includes kit and instruction (there are only ten kits available each month, so please be sure to sign up in advance!), $10 includes instruction only.

For questions or to register for a class contact us at 672-2008 or classes@warmheartsyarn.com.

Saturday, June 1, 2013

This Just in...

 
"AC Lab has new vegan lip balms in blueberry and watermelon flavors.  They are made with plant-based candelilla wax, which makes them softer and smoother than bees wax.  Give them a try, even if you are not a vegan."



This booth has some wonderful gift items. Everything from tea and soap to homemade project bags.