Tempting Tidbits - July 26, 2019
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A Note From Karen
Tomorrow, Saturday, July 27, from 1-3pm our
Knit for the Love
group will focus on creating “Knitted Knockers.” We will welcome Beth Good and several of her companions. Beth and her friends are breast cancer survivors. Not only will these women guide tomorrow’s group in knitting the “Knockers”, but they will share some of the details of their journeys. Knitting Temptations is honored by their generosity and look forward to seeing many knitters meet them. Please join us for this unique opportunity!
In addition, please plan to join the “I-75 Crawlers”, as they veer off the highway to the east and visit the wonderful shops in central Ohio. Each shop has special gifts, prizes and events to make stopping worth your time. In addition, Knitting Temptations has special pricing of a wide variety of yarns, including Amano, Malabrigo, MadelineTosh, Manos and as promised, a trunk show! This time, Lorna’s Laces has sent a lovely selection of models and a variety of their most popular yarn bases in stunning colors!
Be sure to visit Knitting Temptations!
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I-75 YARN CRAWL 2019
I-75 Yarn Crawl Passports and Notion 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. There will be a special door-prize drawing each day of the crawl. During limited hours on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, Knit Purl Hunter (AKA known as Michelle Hunter) will be available to autograph her books and patterns.
The Crawl is a 10-day event where "crawlers" travel from yarn shop to yarn shop 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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Knit for the Love
Please join us July 27 to learn tips and tricks for making Knitted Knockers. We will hear more about this charitable knitting foundation from women who have benefited from having Knitted Knockers.
Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prosthesis for women who have undergone mastectomies or other procedures to the breast. Traditional breast prosthetics are usually expensive, heavy, sweaty and uncomfortable. They typically require special bras or camisoles with pockets and can’t be worn for weeks after surgery. Knitted Knockers on the other hand are soft, comfortable, beautiful and when placed in a regular bra they take the shape and feel of a real breast.
Patterns will be supplied.
Supplies
- Suggested yarn is Cascade Ultra Pima
- Size US 4 double point needles
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
If you are unable to join us July 27, you can find the pattern
here.
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.
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Papillon -- Summer Knit Along
It is not too late to join in the fun! It seems we are adding new Papillon knitters every week! We're having so much fun knitting this shawl - it's an addictive pattern! A great group of knitters meets on Tuesday afternoons from 2-4pm and/or Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm. Come whenever your schedule allows. We have room for more!
Seeing how all the colors unfold is half the fun!
The project uses two skeins of multicolored Uneek Fingering and one skein of a contrasting color of Uneek Monokrom or Uneek Harvest. New shipments of the yarn arrive regularly - the hardest part of the project will be choosing which beautiful colors to use!
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CRAZY
The whole idea of Crazy is that it is unpredictable, so be prepared to knit something random and fun!
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What's Off Our Needles
The perfect little summer bag for strolling around town, light shopping, or meeting friends! The bottom is knit flat and then stitches are picked up for knitting the main body in the round. Handles are then knit flat one at a time and are joined using Kitchener stitch.
Anna adapted the pattern by using a stitch from Barbara Walker's
A Treasury of Knitting Patterns
. The yarn she used is Uneek Cotton, color #1083 and Cascade Ultra Pima, color #3793.
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Papillon
/Butterfly
, Knit by Ann, designed by Marin Melchior.
Ann loved this knit so much that she just began her second butterfly! What a beautiful place to wear her completed shawl! Ann used is Urth Uneek Fingering, color #3017, and Urth Monokrom #3052.
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When you have a beautiful yarn like Amano Puyu, show it off with a super easy, cozy neck warmer that will stay put even on the windiest of days. Even better, it will knit up quickly with a minimum of fuss!
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Magical Thinking KAL
Please join us! Jumping in on any of the Saturdays is perfectly fine! 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 fingering 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, August 10, 9-11am
Saturday, August 24, 9-11am
Saturday, September 14, 9-11am
Saturday, September 28, 9-11am
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A WEEKEND OF LEARNING
WITH BETH BROWN REINSEL
October 12/13, 2019
Secure your spot! Classes are filling!
Classes Offered:
Introduction to Twined Knitting
Latvian Wristers
Traditional Gansey Techniques
We have class project samples in the shop!
Call 614-734-0618 to register.
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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
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.
Saturday, August 17, 9-11am
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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.
Saturday, September 7, 9-11am
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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, August 12, 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, July 29, 2-4pm
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