Tempting Tidbits - February 9, 2019
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A Note From Karen
It's party time! We have several upcoming events in which we are going to celebrate our knitting successes. It would be great if you joined us! On February 11, we will celebrate the end of our 2018 Passport to the Holidays program. March 4, we will celebrate, well, me! We have fun plans to share with you that day. April 18, we will have a Kagan's Quilt reunion. It will be fun to see everyone's quilt, finished or not.
Let's get the parties started!
Karen
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Long-time knitter and customer, Becky Crieighton, has joined the Knitting Temptations staff. She will be working in the store as well as doing some teaching. Becky lives in Urbana and is a retired math teacher. Becky is married to Dick (who around the shop is affectionately known as "Becky's husband"). They have two married sons and five grandchildren. Becky has been knitting for more than five years. She loves learning!
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Knitting for the Love
Do you sometimes think, "I don't need another hat, scarf or cowl, but I love to knit!" What about “knitting for the love” of it? Knit for the love of people going through chemo, women who have had mastectomies, premature babies or those who are homeless. Knit for anyone in need, “just for the love of knitting.”
Knitting Temptations is encouraging knitters to come together and knit for others on the third Saturday of each month from 1-3pm. We will focus on a different charity/project each month. We will deliver the finished projects.
Our focus on February 23 is knitting hats for premature babies. We will provide the pattern.
Supplies needed:
DK or a light-weight worsted yarn
Size US 6 (4mm) double point needles
Knit Kit
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Restocked!
21 Colors Slouch
Knit in all 21 gorgeous introductory Woolstok colors, this kit from Blue Sky Fibers includes everything you need to make a striped slouch hat that's light enough to be worn in any season. As fun to knit as it is to wear. Woolstok is a 100% fine Highland wool yarn with great bounce and character.
21 Colors Mitts
The kit includes: 1 hank of yarn, 21 mini-hanks of yarn, and knitting pattern instructions.
Knit in 21 colors of soft and springy Woolstok, this fun and colorful mitt pattern is offered in both a short cuff and a long cuff version. You will want to wear them for both warmth and style!
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Knit Kit
A Must for Every Knitter!
Life can be so much easier when preparations are made in advance. Our advice is to make up a knit kit to keep for your knitting projects. If you need help picking the best container or items, we can help with that! Items to include are:
Stitch Markers, Tapestry Needle, Waste Yarn, Tape Measure, Scissors, Point Protectors, Pen, Paper, Post-it Notes, Row Counter, Needle Gauge, Fix-It Tool or crochet hook (appropriate to needle size).
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What's Off Our Needles?
Valentine's Day is coming and Brenda knit this fun hat for her daughter and herself. Twinsie love! These two are adorable! Brenda used Vintage Fondant and Berries yarn. You can find the pattern
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Jill knit this amazing Scoop Neck Pullover from Vogue Knitting, Fall 2015. She used a worsted weight tweed. She says, "
Ten years of knitting and no looking back!" This sweater will look great with a pair of skinny jeans and keep Jill warm and cozy on a cold wintry day! The pattern can be found
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Three more inspiring ladies finished their Match Play ponchos! They have been spotted wearing them around town. All used Sueño yarn. Pam used Slated, Ann V used Barn Door and Ann L. used Charcoal. What a great design by Michelle Hunter. We can't wait to see what Michelle's April KAL will bring! You can find the pattern for the poncho
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Just a reminder - send photos to knit2temptations@gmail.com so we can post your finished projects! Include the name of the pattern and the name/color of yarn that you used. Thanks!
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Passport to the Holidays
Knitting Temptations is hosting a Passport Celebration on Monday, February 11, from 4-7pm.
All customers are
invited! Bring in your projects, or photos of your projects. We'd love to hear about your journey!
Let's celebrate our successes.
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March 4 Party
Let's celebrate Karen's birthday in style! From 4:30-7pm on March 4, we have a variety of activities planned, including, but not limited to, games, cake and ice cream, and a blind skein swap (6pm). More details to come!
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Tuesdays - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fridays - 10am-Noon
Knitting Temptations offers two opportunities for friends to gather and create together. We welcome all fiber artists, including knitters, crocheters, spinners, weavers, felters and others of all skill levels. Bring your project and join your creative friends for support and advice.
A member of the staff will be available to answer questions and offer limited guidance. Problems requiring more assistance may be scheduled for a later time.
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Classes
You may register for classes in person or by calling the shop at 614.734.0618 during regular business hours. We ask that you make payment in full when registering.
It is our policy that unless we specify otherwise, students in our classes MUST purchase their yarn and other class supplies at Knitting Temptations.
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INTRO TO KNITTING
Class fee: $30 - yarn and needles provided for class
One 2-hour class
Instructors: Elaine Sparks, Karen Wilkins, Beth Hanson, Linda Marion
Skill level: Beginner Knitting
As the name implies, Intro to Knitting is for the complete beginner! In this single class, students learn knitting basics: how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. Yarn and needles are provided to learn and practice in class. By the end of class, you will have knit a small swatch to take home. Your instructor will help you select an appropriate project/yarn/needles for your next adventure!
Elaine's Session:
Thursday, March 7, 2-4pm
Karen's Sessions:
Tuesday, February 12, 6-8pm
Tuesday, March 12, 6-8pm
Beth's Session:
Saturday, February 23, 9-11am
Linda's Sessions:
Saturday, February 16, 1-3pm - For KIDS!
Saturday, March 16, 1-3pm
BEYOND BEGINNING
Class fee: $30
One 2-hour class
Instructors: Elaine Sparks, Karen Wilkins, Beth Hanson
Skill level: Beginner Knitting
Students will have a refresher of basic knitting skills - the knit stitch, purl stitch, casting on and binding off. This class is designed to expand on the knitting fundamentals learned in Intro to Knitting.
Students will purchase yarn and needles to knit a special washcloth.
Elaine's Sessions:
Thursday, February 21, 2-4pm
Thursday, March 21, 2-4pm
Karen's Sessions:
Tuesday, February 26, 6-8pm
Tuesday, March 26, 6-8pm
Beth's Session:
Saturday, March 23, 9-11am
Supplies needed:
Summerlite DK
Size US 6 (4mm) knitting needles
Knit Kit
BEGINNING CROCHET 101
Class fee: $30 - yarn provided; hook extra
One 2-hour class
Instructors: Elaine Sparks, Linda Marion, Debbie Moore
Skill level: Beginner Crochet
Learn chain stitch, single crochet and double crochet. Students will begin crocheting a spa cloth using these stitches.
Elaine's Sessions:
Thursday, February 28, 2-4pm
Thursday, March 14, 2-4pm
Linda's Sessions:
Saturday, March 2, 1-3pm
Debbie's Sessions:
Monday, February 18, 2-4pm
Monday, March 18, 2-4pm
Monday, April 15, 2-4pm
Supplies:
Summerlite DK Yarn
Crochet Hook size US H (5mm)
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FIXING MISTAKES
Saturday, March 9
9-11am
Instructor: Karen Wilkins
Skill level: Beginner
Class fee: $30 - yarn provided; other supplies extra
Join Karen in this class to learn more about the most common mistakes knitters make, how to fix and better yet, PREVENT them!
Students make swatches and purposely create mistakes to learn how they happen and how to fix them. Also, using lifelines, how to "tink" (unknitting stitches), and ripping back rows is discussed.
Supplies needed:
- Size US 8 (5mm) knitting needles
- 4" Handi Tool (or D-F crochet hook)
- Tapestry needle
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JUNE CASHMERE PONCHO KNIT-A-LONG
Class fee: No fee
3rd Tuesday of the month
Facilitator: Karen Wilkins
Join Karen in this knit-a-long so that your June Cashmere poncho kit becomes a reality!
Sessions will be a true knit-a-long with Karen available for guidance.
Supplies needed:
- Size US 3 knitting needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
- Knitted swatch, knitted on size 3 needles
- June Cashmere Poncho Kit
- Knitting Kit
Tuesday, February 19, 6-8pm
Tuesday, March 19, 6-8pm
Tuesday, April 16, 6-8pm
Tuesday, May 22, 6-8pm
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CABLES II
Saturday, February 16
9-11am
Instructor: Karen Wilkins
Difficulty: Advanced Beginner
Class fee $30
Pattern included – supplies extra
Improve your cabling techniques with Kitty's Cowl! Carly Thomas is designing a wonderful cowl that showcases more advanced cabling techniques.
Techniques used: Basic knitting, Cabling, Charts,
Supplies needed:
- 3 skeins Spud & Cloe Sweater or approximately 480 yards of worsted weight yarn
- US 7 (4.5mm), 24 inch knitting needles
- Additional US 7 or smaller for binding off
- Size G crochet hook
- Cable needle
- Tapestry needle
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NEWBORN HAT
Thursday, February 14
Monday, February 25
2-4pm
Class fee: $30
One 2-hour class
Instructors: Elaine Sparks, Becky Creighton
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Have you wanted to learn to use double point needles? Come join Elaine or Becky and make a baby hat using double point needles.
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BEGINNING SOCK
Tuesday, March 12
6–8:00pm
Class fee: $81.00
Pattern included, supplies extra
Instructor: Karen Wilkins
Three 2-hour classes
Skill level: Easy Knit
Class 1: March 12
Class 2: March 26
Class 3: April 9
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 (2.25mm)
Knit Kit
Please purchase your supplies prior to coming to the first class. There is no pre-work for this class, but there is homework between classes, so please plan accordingly.
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INTRO TO DOUBLE POINT NEEDLES
Saturday, March 2
9-11am
Class fee $21.50
Pattern included – supplies extra
Instructor: Jenny Scheetz
Difficulty: Advanced Beginner
Join Jenny to learn how to use DPN needles making Michelle Hunter's Heir Apparent hat. So sweet!
Supply List:
Fingering Weight Yarn - 100-150 yards
US 1 - 2.25 mm Double Pointed Needles
US 2 - 2.75 mm Double Pointed Needles
Knit Kit
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DOUBLE POINT NEEDLES II
Saturday, March 16
9-11am
Class fee $30
Pattern included – supplies extra
Instructor: Jenny Scheetz
Difficulty: Advanced Beginner
Build your DPN skills in making Henry's Bunny! These little guys will hop right off your needles in no time at all. Knit in the round, they are made entirely in one piece except for the legs, which are seamed to the bottom.
Supply List:
Worsted Weight Yarn – about 80 yards
Size 4 double pointed needles
Knit Kit
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TOE UP SOCKS
Wednesday, April 24 (1 of 2)
Wednesday, May 8 (2 of 2)
6-8pm
Class fee: $56.50 - pattern included, supplies extra
Two 2-hour classes
Instructor: Linda Mihely
Skill level: Intermediate Knit
Toe-up socks are all the rage! Why toe-up? By starting at the toe, no grafting is required! Also, there is no need to fret over yardage since the leg is knit from the bottom up until the yarn is gone! Students MUST HAVE previous magic loop and sock experience. This class is a perfect follow up to our Beginning Sock class.
During the first class, students learn a special cast on for the toe and begin knitting a simple, classic design for the foot. In the second class, students learn a classic wrap & turn short-row heel technique.
Supplies needed:
Fingering Weight Yarn - 400-450 yards
Note on choosing yarn: Pattern and stitches show up best in SOLID, LIGHT colors.
Needle: 32" circular in size US 1 (2.25mm)
Knit Kit
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