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The Y2Knit Knitting Getaway Experience at Kirkridge May 11-15 is
full. This promises to be a wonderful event.
The same
Knitting Getaway Experience--Colorwork-- at Four Springs in
California Sep 28-Oct 2 is filling, so don't wait too long to
register. The workshops are fabulous, the setting serene, and
the weather is great that time of year.
We're Knitting in San Francisco
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| June 25-26 (Sat-Sun) |
| Fort Mason Gatehouse |
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We're pleased to publish
Cables and Zip Raglan Cardigan. This sweater, designed
by Galina Fedtchenko, is knit up in
Cestari 2-ply wool, a washable wool that blooms when you
wash it. The sheep and shepherds of Cestari are found in
Augusta Springs, VA. This amazing wool sells for $6 a skein,
making the sweater an inexpensive one to knit. The
symmetrical cables and top down design keep interest and
make this project flow quickly.
This month we also have the long awaited
Eastern Lace, another design from Galina. This
flattering lace pullover has been ingeniously designed to
look like a wrapped cardigan, while eliminating the fuss of
keeping the wrap in place. The pattern requires attention,
but all shaping instructions are written out to make it easy
to follow. Stitch pattern charts are also included. Knit in
Bamboo (yes, it's really bamboo), this sweater has
beautiful drape and wearability.
Jill designed
Lattice Lace Versatile Wrap. This versatile piece can be
worn folded as a scarf or draped around the shoulders for a
shawl. Pull up the I-cord to make a romantic capelet, or tie
it around the top of pants or a skirt for a high fashion
look. We knit it up in Schaefer Yarns handpainted cotton.
One hank is sufficient.
Another pattern from Jill is
Fan Bag, knit in
Provence. Make a statement with this fan-shaped summer
handbag featuring wooden handles and a firm bottom. You add
the embellishments that define your unique look. This bag,
along with Shapely Felted Bag, are the bags for the upcoming
We're Knitting in San Francisco.
Last month we introduced several new patterns:
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Y2Knit Knitting Getaway Experience, Four Springs |
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We still have a few rooms left for the
Experience at Four Springs, Sep 28-Oct 2. Experience the
joy of color as you learn to master such techniques as
intarsia (argyle), entrelac, fair isle, domino and modular,
patchwork and miters, and short rows. We have five days of
workshops with a weekend option.
As with all Y2Knit Knitting Getaways, we balance all the
knitting with massage, yoga, good food, and the opportunity
to enjoy nature. The connections we make others and the
renewal and inspiration that result make every minute worth
it. We hope you can join us!
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Y2Knit Knitting Getaway Experience, Heart of the Village Inn |
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If you're on our mailing list, you've received a brochure
for
Y2Knit-to-Fit at
Heart of the Village Inn in Shelburne, VT, October
26- 30 soon. This is a full 5-day event. Contact us if
you didn't receive a brochure.
The workshops address each step in creating a cardigan
perfectly suited to you. All the skills and techniques used
in the cardigan can be applied to any project.
WED ~ Yarn and Stitch Pattern Selection
| Create a gauge swatch worked in your chosen yarn and
stitch pattern. |
THU ~ Planning
| Blocking: Prep and block the swatch to insure accurate
gauge. |
| Measuring: Learn to take accurate body measurements.
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| Taking Gauge: How to obtain accurate gauge from your
swatch. |
| Making Decisions: Consider ease and shaping, bands,
trims, and closures, then finalize your personal sweater
plan. |
| Calculating the Numbers: Create your numbers from
stitch multiples and row repeats, your measurements and
ease preferences, and gauge, then plug into the pattern.
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FRI ~ Shaping
| At the same time: Tips for managing shaping and stitch
patterns. |
| Short-row Shaping: Add shoulder shaping, bust darts or
bottom shaping. Short-row sleeve caps create a smooth edge
for seaming into armholes. |
| Neck and Armhole Shaping: How to get the necessary
shape and the correct measurements. Choose an armhole that
suits you. |
SAT ~ Sleeves, Bands and Trims
| Sleeves and Sleeve Caps: Knit sleeves that fit while
maintaining stitch patterns and shaping. Create sleeve
caps appropriate to your armhole. |
| Bands and Trims: Pick up stitches and work from the
provisional CO to design your bands and work out the
details. Put in buttonholes or work other closure methods.
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SUN ~ Finishing
| Seaming, buttons and other finishing flourishes like
afterthought pockets. |
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We're Knitting in San Francisco |
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Two days of fabulous workshops in the style of the Y2Knit
Knitting Getaway Events, Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26.
Come for some or attend them all. Expect to learn, have fun,
be inspired, and find new ways to enhance your knitting
while connecting with other knitters.
Learn how to create your own signature bag. Jill and
Susan Wolcott have each designed a bag and will share the
teaching-each sharing their point-of-view and techniques, so
you can pick two brains!
Saturday
| Bag Basics & Knitted Bag Techniques Learn about
various fibers and how they perform when knitted and how
bag structure affects shape and durability. Review or
learn techniques for bag creation, including circular
knitting, felting, and shaping. |
| Needle Felting, Beads, Buttons & Non-knitted
Embellishments The frosting on the cake! Learn
techniques for embellishing your bag to make it uniquely
yours and fashionable. Make buttons from clay or yarn. Use
fabric and trims and buttons and beads to create different
embellishments. This is hands on and lots of fun. |
Sunday
| Structural & Bag Finishing Techniques Learn
techniques that can make your bag sturdy and functional,
including a firm bottom and durable knitted handles. |
| Knitted Flowers and Leaves Create knitted
flowers and leaves, along with bobbles and stems for real
or fantasy flowers to needle felt or appliqué to your bag. |
Each workshop is priced separately.
Sign up by workshop OR both days (4 workshops) for $200
Can't make the workshops? Pattern for bags are available.
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Shop News |
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Spring is here and summer is around the corner. Don't
stop knitting just because winter is behind us! Knitting is
a great stress reducer, lowering heart rate and blood
pressure. In addition to the healthy benefits of knitting,
you receive the satisfying and rewarding results of an
attractive and useful finished product.
Enjoy knitting while sitting in the garden, on vacation
or when hot weather drives you into air conditioning. You
CAN take knitting needles on the airplane on all domestic
and many international flights. And your family will
appreciate it if you knit on car trips, unless you're the
driver!
Please don't be a stranger to the shop...stop by to see
the new yarns and for inspiration. Abigail is always glad to
receive your pats, scratches and adoring compliments.
We're offering a new workshop: Discovering Your
Creative Self. Bring out the creative spirit and find
the rhythm of your soul through knitting, meditations,
creative exercises, and imaging. Join Rosalie Rhodes, RN and
therapeutic massage therapist, and Susan Wolcott of Y2Knit
in a three-week workshop designed to tap into the source of
your creative energy. Thu 7:00-9:00 pm, May 19, 25, Jun 2
Mark your calendars for Knitting Night, 7:00-
9:00pm, 2nd and 4th Fridays. Get together with other
knitters to knit and chat. This informal gathering provides
an opportunity to get to know others who love to knit too
and to knit in a supportive environment.
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Cestari Yarns 2-ply
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Y2Knit carries yarn from many small yarn companies. Chester
Farms Cestari line of wool and wool blends is one of our
favorites. The
2-ply wool is washable and priced at $6 for 210 yards.
We currently have Cestari wool blends and will carry
their Fine and Superfine Merinos this fall. |
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