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Greetings!
Relax...Learn...Renew...Connect
Y2Knit Events provide an opportunity to immerse yourself in knitting and
to enjoy the company of other knitting enthusiasts. It doesn't get much
better than this!
workshops...yoga...fabulous food...massage...yarn!
Knitting Getaway Events
If you haven't registered for an upcoming Event, we still have spaces.
Another season of fantastic Knitting Getaway Events is underway. If you
can't join us this spring, perhaps a fall date and location will work for
you. Check the schedule at the end of the newsletter.
And perhaps you're yearning for more than a weekend away...the Y2Knit
Knitting Getaway Experience, 5 days of more...knitting, relaxing,
workshops and learning, and time for activities and leisure. The ultimate
knitting event!
Find out more....
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Yarn2Knit |
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Order yarn, Y2Knit patterns and kits, books, and knitting supplies
online! All yarns are selected by designers and are suitable for Y2Knit
patterns and other contemporary knitwear fashions.
To make your shopping easier, Y2Knit's yarns are sorted into
categories: basics, basic blends, multicolors, novelty, handpaints, sock
and specialty. Select needles by type and size. Your favorite notions
are now just a click away!
We're adding new yarns and patterns every week, so sign in and
bookmark the site!Visit www.y2knit.net and click on links to shop. Place
your order before June 1 and receive FREE SHIPPING for orders over $100,
only $2.00 shipping on orders up to $100.
Shop Now! »
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Designer Connections |
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Y2Knit offers patterns in four categories: women, children, socks and
portable projects.
Judy Sumner of Knox Sox has designed two socks for Y2Knit: Deckled
Socks and Garter Ivy Socks. If you have knit a pair of socks from any of
the leading knitting magazines, you are probably familiar with Judy's
wonderful, unique socks.
Another innovative designer, Annie Modesitt of Modeknits has designed
the Triangle Top for Y2Knit with Sand, a 100% textured cotton by Classic
Elite.
If you are designing, consider submitting designs to Y2Knit.
submission guidelines »
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Knitting Tips |
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Many patterns indicate that the knitter should "graft" the toe or other
closure. Here's instructions for a neat graft that finishes any garment.
Set up: Thread tapestry ndl with yarn. Orient the sts so the
tops of the sts on each are butting each other. Come up from underneath
into middle of st adjacent to yarn tail (top sts). Bring ndl to the
right and come up from underneath into the middle of 1st st on ndl
opposite the yarn tail (bottom sts).
Graft: *Go down into middle of opposite st (top sts) and up
into adjacent st (top sts). Go down into 1st st on bottom sts, coming up
in adjacent st of bottom sts. Slide the 1st st on each ndl off. Rep from
* across sts, ending when all sts are grafted. Work in end.
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Quick Tip |
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Do you have problems with those slinky novelty yarns slipping off the
ball into a mass of tangles?
Put a rubber band around the ball, releasing a few yards at a time.
The rubber band helps avoid messes and the time saved can be used to
knit!
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Nurturing Notes |
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Getting away for a few days, coupled with activities geared at
relaxation and creativity, can be a marvelous diversion from our
stressful lives. Y2Knit Events always massage with massage therapists, a
wonderful way to nurture our bodies and souls.
Many times people don't know how much stress they're carrying until
they have a massage; then they're able to feel it and let go of it. As
the massage therapist stretches and loosens muscles and connective
tissues, stress and muscular tension are released.
Other benefits of massage include improved circulation, relief of
aches and muscle stiffness, improved muscle tone, improved flexibility
in muscles and joints, enhanced immune system and improved digestion and
elimination.
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Share your knitting success! |
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We'd love to see items you've knit, especially if you purchased the yarn
or pattern from us or were inspired at one of the Events to create
something you're particularly proud of. Send pictures to
info@y2knit.net.
We love hearing from you.
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