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Tempting Tidbits Enews
January 30, 2017
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A New Cashmere in Town
Clara Parkes weighs in on June Cashmere, 100% Kyrgyz cashmere yarns, available now at Knitting Temptations. Read her Knitter's Review for some history of the company and its founder, Sy Belohlavek, as well as great photos and swatch information.
The June Cashmere Trunk Show continues at Knitting Temptations through this week, so come by to see and feel the lovely samples for yourself. Then take home some luscious June Cashmere to create a very special piece of your own, such as Kirsten Kapur's fantastic His or Her Scarf - create beautiful textured fabric perfectly suited to keep beginners as well as more experienced knitters happily knitting!
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Building Blocks with Michelle Hunter
We are excited to announce another BuildingBlocks series with Michelle Hunter beginning Tuesday, April 4, 2017. We have two sessions available: afternoon 2:00pm - 4:00pm OR evening 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Space is limited for this series and will be filled on a first-come first-served basis.
If you are considering it, you must act quickly! We need your registration and yarn order NO LATER THAN February 15th!
Click the button to get ALL the details on this unique opportunity to take Building Blocks with the designer and expert herself, Michelle Hunter!
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Malabrigo is for Yarn Lovers
Malabrigo Yarns have long been a favorite with discerning yarn lovers. The yarns have incredible softness and wonderful color variations inspired by nature, landscapes, places, art, and everyday life.
Knitting Temptations has recently restocked two very popular Malabrigo fiber bases:
Malabrigo Rios - Soft, strong, and washable, this worsted yarn is a workhorse! The plies help resist pilling and washability makes it fantastic for frequently-worn garments, housewares, children and baby clothes. It's super soft and great for next-to-the-skin wear! Spun from premium superwash merino, it comes in an array of watercolor-multi, semi-solid, and variegated colorways.
Malabrigo Sock - A soft, smoothly-plied, lightweight sock yarn in a range of semi-solid and watercolor multi colorways. Spun from our luxurious merino that has been treated to make it machine washable for easy care. Don't be fooled by the name -- while it's certainly a treat for the feet, this delightful yarn is also a particular favorite for shawls and scarves!
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Looking for Patterns?
Ravelry is, without a doubt, the best and most complete source for knitting and crochet patterns.
Many designers have their patterns available for purchase through local yarn shops (LYS) like ours. You pay the same price (plus tax) as the Ravelry price. The LYS can make a small percentage on the sale, as does the designer.
Don't have a Ravelry account? It's FREE to get one! And the creators of Ravelry have thought of everything... patterns purchased through Knitting Temptations are added to your personal library so that you can download and print additional copies in the future. When looking your next project, let us help to navigate Ravelry as well as find the perfect yarn!
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Classes
You may register for classes in person or by calling the shop at (614) 734-0618. We require that you make payment in full when you register and that you purchase your supplies for our classes at Knitting Temptations.
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BEGINNING KNITTING 101
$30 - all supplies provided
Skill level: Beginner Knit
As the name implies, Knitting 101 is for the Complete and Utter beginner! In this single class, learn the knitting basics of how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. We supply the needles and yarn to learn and practice in class. By the end, you will the necessary skills to make a simple project on your own.
Thursday, February 2, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday, February 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Saturday, February 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wednesday, February 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
BEGINNING CROCHET
$30 - yarn provided; hook extra
One 2-hour class
Skill level: Beginner Crochet
Learn chain stitches, half double and double crochet, and triple crochet. Note: Crochet is an incredibly useful skill for knitters -- consider bringing the power of the crochet hook to your knitting projects!
We provide the yarn. Students need to bring/purchase a crochet hook size US G (4 mm) or US H (5 mm).
Thursday, February 9, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
KNITTING 102
$80 - yarn supplied; other supplies extra
Skill level: Easy Knit
This class is designed to expand on the knitting fundamentals learned in Beginning Knitting. Successful participants need to be able to execute on their own the knitting fundamentals:
- knit and purl stitches
- long-tail and/or knitted cast on
- standard bind-off
To expand on these fundamentals, you will learn new concepts including gauge, new stitch types, stitch patterns, choosing yarn and needles for projects, basic shaping stitches, and finally, a brief introduction to circular knitting.
Between class sessions, you will work on homework swatches and small items to reinforce concepts learned in class.
We provide the yarn. Students need to bring/purchase 24" circular needles in sizes US 6 and US 8.
There is no pre-work for this class, but there is homework between classes, so please plan accordingly.
Saturday, 10:00am - 12:00pm, on:
Class 1: February 25
Class 2: March 11
Class 3: March 25
$80 - pattern provided; supplies extra
Instructor: Kristen Bucci
Three 2-hour classes
Skill level: Easy Knit
Learn to make a classic top down sock in the round using the Magic Loop method. Students must be comfortable knitting and purling. Learn numerous sock techniques including: magic loop, classic heel, left and right leaning decreases, and kitchener stitch. Each of these skills is applicable to many other knitting projects.
Supplies needed:
- Yarn: approximately 400 yards of fingering-weight. Note on choosing yarn: Sock stitches are small and show up best in LIGHT colors
- Needles: 32" circular in size US 1
- Tapestry needle
There is no pre-work for this class, but there is homework between classes, so please plan accordingly.
Thursdays, 6:00pm - 8:00pm, on:
Class 3: March 23
$35 - pattern included; supplies extra
One 2-hour class
Instructor: Linda Mihely
Skill level: Intermediate Knit
One skein of fingering weight and a few Unicorn Tails are magically knit into this stunning little shawl! Learn two types of increases, wrap and turn short rows, as well as how to knit in your ends as you go. Students should be comfortable with cast on, and the knit and purl stitches.
Supplies needed:
- Yarn: 600 to 650 total yards of fingering weight
- Needles: 24" circular in US 2
Sample is knit with one skein of Madelinetosh Merino Light for the main color and 4 contrast color Unicorn Tails.
Saturday, February 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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