Don't Be A Square, Learn to Knit, Afghan Knit-Along, Block Nine, Best Buds - Tuesday

This time, Amy introduces knitting in the round!  Today’s counterpane block “Best Buds” goes from the center out, using the lace techniques and M1 increases we’ve already learned from previous blocks.

Amy shares this helpful video on starting your square on DPNs (double-pointed needles) and increasing as you work out.  It’s not something we’ve done before in this afghan, but it’s a very useful trick!

If you know how to knit and purl but are ready for the next step this KAL (Knit-Along) is for you. We will be joining Universal Yarn and Amy Gunderson for this KAL and you will have the added benefit of hands on help from Heidi. If you missed the earlier blocks - no worries, we will help you catch up.

Tuesday, 5 Aug, 5:30 - 7

Instructor - Heidi Narum

Fee - Free

Supplies-

At least 4 colors of Uptown worsted or other worsted weight yarn. Color combination ideas. 2 balls of each color. Each block uses about 20 oz.

Needles: US Size 8 (5 mm) set of 5 dpns, 16” circular or size needed to obtain gauge 

Tapestry needle

Copy of the pattern available here.

Skill level

You need to know how to knit and purl.

No registration necessary.

Children's Class - Yarn Art

Instructor: Britton Donharl

Dates: August 5, 6, 7: 1-3pm

Fee: $35 includes all supplies

Did you know yarn can make great works of art? Create a variety of artworks using yarn including painting, stamping, weaving, and embossing. Ages 5 and up are welcome.

Please contact Katie at classes@warmheartsyarn.com or at (505) 672-2008 with any questions and/or to register your child. We need 24 hour notice so please register early. We are also open to hearing ideas of what you would like to see offered in the future. Thank you for your interest!

Yarn of the Week - Elfin Tweed

Enjoy a 10% discount all week.

ELFIN TWEED: This yarn is a super soft to the touch tweed, with specks of natural, beige and black. Ideal for fine gauge garments and drapey shawls but sturdy enough for socks too. The 15 colors match Brae Tweed for coordinating knitwear possibilities.

Fiber Content: 60% merino wool/20% baby llama/10% bamboo/10% donegal
Put-Up: 50-gr hanks
Yardage: 208 yards
Texture: smooth
Sts per 4": 28 sts
Needles: US size 3 (3.25mm)

Get pattern ideas for this yarn on our Elfin Tweed Pinterest Board.

Stitching Group Today

Join us for Stitching Group from 2 to 5 today.

Check out the Children's Items

We have a great selection of children's items.

Fixation Sock Yarn Knitalong - Saturday

We will be knitting ankle socks with my favorite sock yarn, Fixation, following either the plain ankle sock or
the lacy sock pattern from Creative Knitting Magazine issue Summer 2013.
This sock yarn is thicker than most sock yarns and uses size 3 needles. You can use double points, magic loop, or
2 circulars to knit these socks.
These socks knit up more quickly and the stretchiness of the yarn makes the finished sock
fit better. It takes one to two balls of yarn depending on your size. It takes two balls for my socks.
We will meet at Warm Hearts Yarn on July 26 and Aug. 2 from 10-12.
It is going to be fun! See you there!

Yarn of the Week - Kettle Tweed

Enjoy a 10% discount all week.

KETTLE TWEED: This yarn is kettle-dyed by hand so each lot is unique. Soft to the touch with a subtle sheen, Kettle Tweed is perfect for all your fine gauge or lace projects.

Fiber Content: 60% merino wool/20% baby llama/10% bamboo/10% donegal
Put-Up: 100-gr hanks
Yardage: 436 yards
Texture: smooth
Sts per 4": 28 sts
Needles: US size 3 (3.25mm)

Check out patterns on our Pinterest Board.