Tempting Tidbits - May 31, 2019
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A Note From Karen
Those of us who knit and crochet know the many benefits we receive from the crafts we love. However, there is much more to this story.
After reading the article,
In Mindful Knitting, It's the Journey, Not the Scarf
, in the Wall Street Journal, I began digging deeper and discovered quite a few references to studies conducted to evaluate the effects of crafting activities.
A very brief synopsis of this research indicates that those of us who practice crafts are likely to be more successful in smoking cessation, weight loss, managing stress, eating disorders and other serious health issues. Most interesting is that if these activities occur in social settings, they may delay the onset of memory loss.
Listed below, you will find several links to the research:
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Papillion -- Summer Knit Along
Join us Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm beginning June 12. Throughout the summer, a staff member will be available to help. Come knit with us every week or whenever your schedule permits. There will be a drawing for signing up and a drawing for finishing your project by November 1.
Instructions for this pattern are written in a new and unique method. We'll help you learn how to read the pattern and get started on this beautiful butterfly design.
Our Urth yarn is now restocked and the colors are amazing! Come in and check it out!
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Diamond in the Yarn!
Knitting Temptations is challenging knitters and crocheters to purchase one skein of yarn to work a published pattern or create a new design. In this first challenge, the available yarns are Manos del Uruguay Clara or Gloria and may be purchased at any time.
- Contestants will receive a 10% discount on their yarn purchase.
- Projects must be completed no later than Saturday, June 15 and returned to Knitting Temptations.
- These pieces will be displayed in the shop and customers will vote on their favorite pieces.
- The top 3 contestants' projects who receive the whose the most number of votes will be awarded gift cards worth $15 (winner), $10 (2nd place), and $5 (runner up)
- Winners will be announced
Challenge begins Monday, May 20
Project must be returned no later than Saturday, June 15
Winners will be announced June 30
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Coming Soon to the Knitting Temptations Near You
Bolan
by Leila Raabe - This beautiful tee is knitted sideways in 4 pieces with two panels for the front and two panels for the back. Each panel is worked from the center out to the ends of the sleeves and includes a stunning lace yoke. This tee is modified easily to a longer length. It's a fun knit and a piece that you will wear all the time. Becky will teach this class.
Brioche
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Coming in September!
Carly designed and will teach the perfect piece for beginning Brioche knitters It is a headband/ear-warmer that uses one skein of Baah Sequoia, Spud & Chloe Outer or Amano Puyu & Mamacha.
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World Wide Knit in Public Day
World Wide Knit in Public Day began in 2005 and takes place on the second Saturday of June each year. It began as a way for knitters to come together and enjoy each other's company.
Knitting Temptations will open our porch and backyard patio. Bring a lawn chair and your favorite refreshments. In addition, our classroom will be open to all!
If you are unable to knit with us that day, but are knitting somewhere in public, please take a photo and send it to us at knit2temptations@gmail.com.
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Magical Thinking KAL
For those of you who purchased or will purchase the yarn for
Magical Thinking
, we are excited to offer a KAL for this project. The first of 8 sessions will begin on Saturday, June 8, from 9-11am.
As a thank you for so generously supporting LYS Day,
this KAL is offered at no cost
.
Magical Thinking
is a project that goes quickly, is good for beginners, and perfect for Netflix knitting. Read about this pullover shawl on the
pattern
page for more details on color selection and sizing. Basically, any three colors that you love together will work wonderfully and it's a great accessory for spring and summer. The sample was done in Baah La Jolla. Grab three skeins of fingering weight yarn and join in!
Supplies:
- Three skeins of finering weight yarn, 400 yards each
- US 3 (3.25mm) 16 inch needle
- US 4 (3.5mm) 16 inch needle
- US 4 (3.5mm) 24 inch needle
- Knit Kit (make sure tapestry needle and stitch markers are included)
- Waste Yarn (fingering weight)
Saturday, June 8, 9-11am
Saturday, June 29, 9-11am
Saturday, July 13, 9-11am
Saturday, July 27, 9-11am
Saturday, August 10, 9-11am
Saturday, August 24, 9-11am
Saturday, September 14, 9-11am
Saturday, September 28, 9-11am
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Laine Magazine
ISSUE 8 IS HERE! Get your copy
online
or in our shop.
Laine is a high-quality Nordic knit & Nordic lifestyle magazine. The folks at Laine cherish natural fibers, slow living, local craftsmanship and a beautiful, uncomplicated and peaceful lifestyle. Their intention is to inspire us to gather and share, to be part of a community of knitters, makers and thinkers from near and far. Knitting is more than just knit, knit, purl. It is a feeling.
Laine includes patterns from the leading knitwear designers; insightful, long-format stories from the world of wool; interviews, exciting travel articles, seasonal recipes and strong, visual storytelling.
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I-75 YARN CRAWL 2019
I-75 Yarn Crawl Passports and Bags - $6.00 each.
Purchase your passport and bag at Knitting Temptations and receive a $10 gift card to use towards a minimum $75.00 purchase at Knitting Temptations between August 2-31. Purchase your bag and passport
here
or in the shop.
Be sure to stop at Knitting Temptations - we will have gifts for each Yarn Crawl visitor and there will be a special door-prize drawing each day of the crawl.
The Crawl is a 10-day event where "crawlers" travel from yarn shop to yarn shop and get to experience the unique aspects of each shop, meet the owner and staff, and win PRIZES!!!. This year's crawl is happening August 2-11 and promises to be the best crawl ever! So buy your passport, call your friends and yell "ROADTRIP!!!!"
With five unique yarn shops -
Yarn It & Haberdashery, The Yarn Shop, Sew to Speak, 614 Knit Studio, and Knitting Temptations
- all within 20 minutes of each other, a detour off I-75 is well worth the journey.
Can't wait to hit the road!
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A WEEKEND OF LEARNING
WITH BETH BROWN REINSLER
October 12/13, 2019
Secure your spot!
Classes Offered:
Introduction to Twined Knitting
Latvian Wristers
Traditional Gansey Techniques
Call 614-734-0618 to register. More information to follow.
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Knit 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 fourth Saturday of each month from 1-3pm. We will focus on a different charity/project each month. We will deliver the finished projects.
Knit for the Love will not be held June 29. Please join us July 27 to learn tips and tricks for making Knitted Knockers. Patterns will be supplied.
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Tuesdays - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fridays - 10am-Noon
Knitting Temptations offers two opportunities for friends to gather and create. 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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Knit Kit
A Must for Every Knitter!
Life can be so much easier when preparations are made. Our advice is to assemble a knit kit for your knitting projects. If you need help picking the best container or items, we can assist 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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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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INTRODUCTION TO KNITTING
Class fee: $30 - yarn and needles provided for class
One 2-hour class
Instructors: Karen Wilkins, Beth Hanson, Linda Marion
Skill level: Beginner Knitting
This class is designed for the person who has no prior experience with knitting. Instructors will teach knitting basics: casting on, knitting, purling and binding off the work. Yarn and needles are provided to practice in class. By the end of class, students will have a swatch to take home. Students will be given the opportunity to start a simple washcloth pattern.
This class prepares students for
Beyond Intro to Knitting
and future projects.
Thursday, June 6, 2-4pm
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BEYOND INTRO TO KNITTING
Class fee: $30
One 2-hour class
Instructors: Karen Wilkins, Beth Hanson
Skill level: Beginner Knitting
While teachers will review basic knitting skills, this class is designed for students who execute confidently the knit and purl stitches, casting on and binding off their work. Participants will gain new skills to determine gauge, read simple knitting instructions and to select yarn and needles for projects. Students will begin knitting a scarf.
Teacher and Students will pick out supplies together.
Thursday, June 20, 2-4pm
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INTRODUCTION TO CROCHET
Class fee: $30 - yarn and crochet hook provided for class
One 2-hour class
Instructors: Debbie Moore
Skill level: Beginner Crochet
This class is designed for the person who has no experience with crochet! Instructors will teach the technique of holding a crochet hook with yarn and demonstrate the chain, single, half double and double crochet stitches. While practicing these stitches, students will create a sample of their work. Students will be given the opportunity to begin a beginner washcloth. This class prepares students for
Beyond Intro to Crochet
and future projects.
Monday, June 17, 2-4pm
Thursday, June 27, 2-4pm
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BEYOND INTRO TO CROCHET
Prerequisite for this class: Knowledge of how to chain and create basic stitches.
Class fee: $30, supplies extra
One 2-hour class
Instructors: Debbie Moore
Skill Level: Beginner Crochet
While teachers will review basic crochet skills, this class is designed for students who execute confidently the chain, single, half double and double crochet stitches. Students will learn to read simple crochet instructions and will begin crocheting a scarf.
Monday, June 3, 2-4pm
Thursday, June 13, 2-4pm
Monday, July 29, 2-4pm
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SELAGO SHAWL BY MARTINA BEHN
Carly is teaching!!
Using
two contrasting skeins of
fingering weight yarn (store model uses Baah La Jolla),
Martina created this crescent-shaped shawl which is knit on the bias. With easily executed short rows and a simple lace border, Selago is straight forward. No charts involved and Carly has "tips and tricks" to keep all knitters on track. It is perfect for relaxed summer knitting!
Supplies:
- Two skeins of contrasting fingering weight yarn
- US 5 (3.75mm) needle in 32" length
- Knit Kit (make sure small tapestry needle and stitch markers are included)
- Waste Yarn (fingering weight)
Two 2-hours classes
Saturday, June 29, 11:30-1:30pm, and
Saturday, July 20, 11:30am-1:30pm
Fee: $50, includes pattern
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Exquisite Yarn, Expert Instruction
Mon-Thurs: 10:00am - 5:30pm
Fri-Sat: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday CLOSED
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