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A few spaces remain: If you're planning on attending
either of the Fall
Y2Knit Knitting Getaway Experiences, please reserve space
now with a $250 deposit. Space is limited and we recommend
securing your reservation.
Sep 28-Oct 2 we're at
Four Springs in California for Colorwork. 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.
Oct 26-30 we're at
Heart of the Village Inn in Shelburne, VT, enjoying
Innkeeper Pat's wonderful hospitality. The topic is Knit-to-Fit,
with workshops addressing each step in creating a cardigan
perfectly suited to you. The skills and techniques learned here
can be applied to any project.
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In addition to Flirty Tank by Galina Fedtechenko, we're
pleased to publish Galina's
Infant Beret with Flaps. A beret with panache easily
turns into a hat with ear flaps. Use color to make this
suitable for baby or toddler. Moderately Easy / Flat,
in-the-round, top down 5.5 sts/in on size 5 ndls--works with
any DK weight yarn.
Also new is Susan's
Paint the Sky shawl, designed to show off handpainted
yarns. Drape this lovely shawl or scarf over your shoulders
to show off your colors. The easy lace pattern allows room
for color contrast. No one will guess this wasn’t difficult.
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Y2Knit Knitting Getaway Experience, Four Springs |
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The schedule is robust and the workshops are educational and
fun. Lots of hands-on knitting!
WEDNESDAY
~ Two-Color Knitting: Learn to "pick" yarn or to throw
with the right hand, then combine the methods for two-handed
color knitting.
~ Backwards Knitting: Work back and forth without
turning your knitting-perfect for the small number of
stitches in entrelac and borders.
THURSDAY
~ Intarsia (argyle): A few techniques can make your
intarsia beautiful and even, despite bobbins and tangles.
~ Fair Isle: Apply two-handed color knitting and
practice chart knitting.
FRIDAY
~ Entrelac: Apply backwards knitting, then add geometry
and color for a fabulous woven look (the geometry is already
done for you!) Weekend only participants may attend this
workshop for an additional fee.
SATURDAY A smorgasbord of structure and color:
~ Domino & Modular: Methods that work small pieces,
constantly building on each other, toward a major finish.
~ Patchwork & Mitered: Pieces are built then seamed
together.
~ Short Rows: Add color by only working partial rows for
some surprising results.
SUNDAY
~ Putting It All Together: Learn how to use these color
techniques together to create an artistic and fashionable
project.
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Y2Knit Knitting Getaway Experience, Heart of the Village Inn |
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Picture yourself enjoying the fall leaves, knitting to your
heart's content, and being served chocolate chip cookies
every afternoon!
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.
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.
FRI ~ Short Row Shaping, Bands and Trims
At the same time: Tips for managing shaping and stitch
patterns.
Neck and Armhole Shaping: How to get the necessary shape
and the correct measurements.
Sleeve Shaping: Sleeves to fit and armholes 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.
SUN ~ Finishing
Seaming, buttons and other finishing flourishes like
afterthought pockets.
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2006 Knitting Getaway Events |
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Knitting Getaway Experiences
Kirkridge, June 21-25
Four Springs, Sep 13-17
~Finishing and Embellishments
Seams
Special Cast Ons and Bind Offs
Bands, Buttonholes and other closures
Crochet and I-cord
Florals
Glitz, Glitter and Beads
Button Making
Button Bracelets
We're Knitting in...
Funkstown, March 31-Apr 2
San Francisco, May 20-21
~Project Success--Beyond Basics
Cast Ons
Common Stitch Patterns
Circular Knitting
Increases and Decreases
Cables and Lace
Two Color Knitting
Picking Up Stitches
Seaming
Bind Offs
Knitting Getaway Experience
Heart of the Village Inn, Shelburne, VT, October 25- 29
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Shop News |
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YARN SALE - YARN SALE - YARN SALE
Saturday, September 17
9am - 5pm
We need to make space for new yarn!
Selected markdowns 10% - 50%
When purchasing yarn for the new season, we sought
“local” yarn, which led us to several companies in the
mid-Atlantic: Chester Farms, Kraemer Yarn, Claudia’s
Handpaints, and Blue Heron. All offer colorful and
interesting yarn.
Other new yarns include hand dyed silk and cashmere from
Jade Sapphire, Karaoke, the new soy/wool blend from
Southwest Trading, the fabulous Ozark Handspun and more.
Also new is kettle-dyed super soft merino from Malabrigo
in Uruguay, a small company that works with a local
cooperative of women who spin and dye the yarn.
Join us 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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Pattern of the Month |
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Spiral Scarf is fun to make, quick and unique. Make
several and you'll have great gifts.
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What's Hot!
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Featuring a not-too-revealing, non-fitted empire bodice and
shoulders wide enough to hide straps,
Flirty Tank is perfect for summer. The bodice is
stockinette with a relief of “daisies” above a lace body and
looks great with jeans, shorts, or a skirt.
Knit in
Kokon, a lovely blend of cotton, silk and acrylic that
is light and comfortable to wear, even in the summer heat.
Other cool new stuff
Ozark Handspun - wonderful colors and texture and
Y2Knit has two free patterns:
Handspun Hat and
Handspun Scarf
Notecards for Knitters are fun created-by- hand
cards printed on heavy card stock. Check out the holiday
cards and order now!
YARN SALE - YARN SALE - YARN SALE
Saturday, September 17
9am - 5pm
Y2Knit Yarn Shop in Funkstown, MD
We need to make space for new yarn!
Selected markdowns 10% - 50%
Knitting in Extreme
Our friend and fellow knitter, Teri Simonds, has a knitting
blog and is running the
Knitting in Extreme Contest. Check out the pictures and
send yours in!
Do you have a knitting blog? Other blog? We're interested in
who's blogging, so let us know at info@y2knit.com.
Check out the free Pattern of the Month -
Spiral Scarf
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