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Greetings!
It is time to start looking ahead to the holiday season and all the bustle associated with it. Some of you are well on your way to making your holiday gifts...for those who are not, don't worry! There is still plenty of time.
We have great ideas and new products to share with you in this edition to help kick-start your holiday projects.
Happy Knitting,
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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Friday, November 29 & Saturday, November 30
 Stay tuned for more information in future newsletters!
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PRODUCT NEWS
The Ravell'd Sleeve book by Catherine Lowe available for purchase at Knitting Temptations for $40.00. You won't find this book at other yarn shops!
MALABRIGO BOOK 5 ($19.95) has arrived as well as a new supply of Arroyo!
NEW LOWER PRICE on select yarns by Hikoo!
- SimpliWorsted -- solids $11.10; NEW multicolor $12.55
- Simplicity -- solids $5.50; multicolor $6.30
- CoBaSi -- solids $6.00; NEW multicolor $6.80
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GET A HEAD START ON HOLIDAY KNITTING
We have many projects ideas to make quick gifts! These are only a few of the samples and yarns available at Knitting Temptations to help you get started with your holiday knitting!
Prerogative
A completely reversible two-color cowl giving you two different looks in one simple luxury knit! Prerogative is worked in the round using a simple lace pattern and a unique reversible technique. The cowl is knit with 2 colors of sumptuous Cashmere Queen. A perfect holiday knit! Pattern available for purchase at Knitting Temptations.
Chunky Cabled Cowl
Requiring a single skein of Malabrigo Rasta, this super quick knit is worked flat and seamed to create an adorable cowl that is a suitable project for even a beginner! Pattern free with yarn purchase.
11-or-9-Stitch Wonder A big scarf with even bigger impact! Both versions work up super quick and super cozy with Malabrigo Rasta and Misti Alpaca. Pattern free with yarn purchase. High Street Scarf Chic and unique scarf made with Malabrigo Rasta and Habu N-80 (or other fingering yarn). Pattern free with yarn purchase.
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FINISHING ASSISTANCE
Need some guidance finishing projects? BY APPOINTMENT ONLY at a reduced rate of $10/hour in November and December. Call (614) 734-0618 to set up an appointment with one of the Knitting Temptations staff.
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THE PERFECT GIFT!
 KNITTING TEMPTATIONS GIFT CARDS! Can be purchased in-store or online!
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THE REQUEST LINE IS OPENDue to the busyness of the holidays, our class offerings are limited in the month of the December, but we would love to hear from YOU with class requests for January and beyond.
Whether it be a special technique or type of garment/accessory, we do our best to schedule classes that our customers want! Send us a message with what you would like to see our our class calendar in 2014!
Do you have some time off in the month of December and would like to learn something new? Call us to see about arranging a private lesson!
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Mon & Tue 10:00am - 5:30pm
Weds 10:00am - 8:00pm
Thurs 10:00am - 5:30pm
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Upcoming Closings
November 27 - closed early at 3:00pm (no Friends Knit) November 28 - closed for THANKSGIVING December 24 & 25 - closed for CHRISTMAS
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CLASS POLICIES
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.
Supplies
Unless we specify otherwise, such as including supplies in the cost of the class, we expect students in our classes to purchase their yarn and other class supplies at Knitting Temptations.
Cancellation/Rescheduling
Class offerings and dates are subject to change, so please check the Events Calendar for the most up-to-date changes or additions to our class schedule. Also, Knitting Temptations reserves the right to reschedule or cancel a class and our intention is to always give plenty of notice. Also, we understand that sometimes unforeseen events in life occur that make it impossible for you to attend a class for which you are registered. As a courtesy our instructors and other students, please contact us as soon as possible.Skill Levels Use the class level and prerequisite information to determine if a class is right for you.
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GETTING STARTED
BEGINNER CLASSES
BEGINNING KNITTING 101
$25 - all supplies included
One 2-hour class
Instructor: Megan Bohlander or Kristen Bucci
Skill level: Beginner Knit
As the name implies, Knitting 101 is for the Complete and Utter beginner! In this single class, you will learn the knitting basics of how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. We loan students the needles and yarn to learn and practice in class. By the end, you'll be ready to make a simple project on you own. For further learning, take Knitting 102.
Saturday, November 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm OR
Monday, December 2, 11:00am - 1:00pm OR
Wednesday, December 4, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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EASY DOES IT!
BEYOND BEGINNER CLASSES
BEADED INFINITY COWL
$25 - pattern included; supplies extra
One 2-hour class
Instructor: Megan Bohlander
Skill level: Easy Knit
This one-skein wonder is a perfect introduction to adding bead work while knitting. Students will learn to apply beads with a crochet hook as they knit this fashionable cowl. Knitters should have knowledge of knitting in the round, cast-on, bind-off, decreases, and yarn over.
Supplies needed include:
- 1 skein of Malabrigo Lace or Silkpaca, 420-470 yards or appropriate lace-weight substitute (gauge: 7 to 8 sts per inch)
- 24" or 32" US 8 and US 9 circular needles
- Size 14 steel crochet hook
- Approximately 728 size 8/0 seed beads. Note: Knitting Temptations does not stock beads -- find them at 1 Stop Bead shop.
There is pre-work for this class that must be completed BEFORE class, so please plan accordingly -- prior to class:
Cast on 200 sts with the larger needle. Join for knitting in the round and knit all stitches for one round.
Thursday, November 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm OR
Saturday, November 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
CROCHET HAT
$45 - pattern included; supplies extra
One 3-hour class
Instructor: Megan Bohlander
Skill level: Easy Crochet
A perfect next step project after taking our Beginning Crochet class! Students will learn how to create ribbing, to crochet in the round, and to decrease. Students should have prior knowledge of single crochet and chain stitches.
Supplies needed include: 220 yds of worsted-weight yarn and size H crochet hook. Suggested yarn is Noro Silk Garden or Kureyon.
Wednesday, November 6, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
* NEW CLASS *
CROCHETED CHEVRON BABY BLANKET
$25 - pattern included; supplies extra
One 2-hour class
Instructor: Megan Bohlander
Skill level: Easy Crochet
 Photo used with permission from Ravelry user xanblank A simple chevron stitch pattern creates a beautiful baby blanket perfect for a beginning crochet project. Students should have prior knowledge of chain, single crochet, and double crochet stitches -- you will learn increases, decreases, and striping in class.
Supplies needed include: approx. 1200 total yards of worsted weight yarn, and a size J crochet hook. Suggested yarns: Spud & Chloe Sweater, Malabrigo Rios, Encore Worsted, or Cascade 220.
Thursday, November 7, 1:00pm - 3:00pm OR
Monday, November 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
YARN BOWLZ
$25 - pattern included; supplies extra
One 2-hour class
Instructor: Megan Bohlander
Skill level: Easy Crochet
Great class for beginner crocheters! If you have knowledge of the chain stitch and single crochet you can make this yarn bowl. It makes a lovely home for your ball of yarn for either a knitting or crochet project!
Supplies needed include:
- 140 yards worsted-weight cotton or cotton blend yarn
- Size G (4mm) crochet hook
- One 1/2" button
Saturday, November 9, 11:00am - 1:00pm
FAMILY OF KNITTED HATS
$55 - pattern included; supplies extra
Two 2-hour classes
Instructor: Megan Bohlander
Class level: Easy Knit Hats are a great introduction to circular knitting and easy to make; some to gift and some to keep! This simple ribbed hat is designed to fit many different sizes! Students learn to knit in the round, create jogless stripes, decrease stitches, and weave in ends. Supplies needed include: worsted-weight yarn in two colors (one for main and one for contrast color), 16" US 7 circulars needles, and US 7 DPNs. Suggested yarn is Malabrigo Worsted or Encore Worsted. Wednesdays, 10:30am - 12:30pm, on:
Class 1: November 20 Class 2: December 4
CABLING-WITHOUT-A-CABLE-NEEDLE COWL
$25 - pattern included; supplies extra
One 2-hour class
Instructor: Megan Bohlander
Learn how to cable without a cable needle as you make project with a luxury fiber. Students should have previous knowledge of knitting in the round.
Supplies needed include:
- One ball of Cashmere Queen or at least 153 yards of worsted-weight yarn (gauge: 5 sts per inch)
- 16" OR 24" US 7 circular needle
- stitch marker.
There is pre-work for this class that must be completed BEFORE class, so please plan accordingly -- prior to class:
CO 108 sts and join in the round being careful not to twist. Place marker at the beginning of the round and begin as follows:
Rounds 1-8: *P4, K3, P4, K1* -- repeat from * to * to end of round.
Saturday, November 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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CHALLENGE YOURSELF...A BIT!
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CLASSES
* NEW CLASS *DOUBLE KNITTING $40 - pattern included, supplies extraOne 2.5-hour class Instructor: Michelle Hunter Class level: Intermediate Knit Knitting is twice as much fun with this interesting technique! Double knitting creates two layers of fabric with reversing color patterns. The warm, reversible fabric is perfect for hats, mittens, blankets and more. Students will learn to execute the perfect double knitting cast on, expert yarn strategies, chart reading and finishing techniques while creating a clever coaster. These coasters make great gifts! Class also covers design tips to create your own unique coasters.
Supplies needed include:
- Yarn - contrasting colors of Simplicity or Cascade 220
- Needles - Double knitting is loose so needles 2-3 times smaller than recommended by the yarn are required. Bring several sizes, if available - straights or circular needles. Michelle used US 4 with Simplicity, and US 5 with Cascade 220.
- Double points in same size as those used in knitting
- Blunt tip tapestry needle
- Post-it notes
Thursday, November 14, 1:30pm - 4:00pm OR 5:30pm - 8:00pm
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