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As we slide through February, we're both amazed at how close we
are to April 2-4 and our first Knitting Getaway Weekend this year.
If you're planning on attending, please register soon! 301.766.4543.
We attended the TNNA (The National NeedleArts Association) winter
trade show in Long Beach and bought yarn for the Spring/Summer
(novelties and plant fibers: cotton, blends, soy and bamboo). When
we weren't in a classes, we were business planning--even in between
bites at meals--to take advantage of the time we're together. We
find our energy is different than our usual telephone and email
communication. We are very excited about our upcoming Events, the
bustling business in the shop, and the new patterns in the queue. As
always, new ideas are plenty but time to implement them is more
limited than we'd like.
Slip Stitches and Color
For 2004, Y2Knit Knitting Getaway Weekends focus on Slip Stitches
and Color. Weekend workshops start with selecting and mixing
colors, then move into 2- and multiple color pattern slip stitches
and mosaic knitting, as well as shaping while working slip stitch
patterns.
Jill says, "I am getting really excited about the 2004 Weekends
focusing on Slip Stitches and Color. As I work on classes and
projects, I am reminded why I'm such a slip stitch enthusiast-they
are just so versatile and have so much potential that even a weekend
isn't enough to explore all the possibilities! I love that you never
have to work more than one color and can still create color
interplay similar to fair isle. The added bonus is the texture you
get because you can add purls and cables!
I've been able to surprise myself with some of the things that
happen with color mixing and I can't wait to share this with you. We
also have cool new yarns coming our way after yarn shopping at TNNA,
so we think the opportunities for exploration are going to be
endless!"
Knitting Getaway Weekends 2004
 | April 2-4, near Washington, DC/Baltimore at Rising
Phoenix |
| May 21-23, near NYC/Philadelphia at Kirkridge. |
| October 1-3, near San Francisco/Sacramento at Four
Springs.
Pricing for 2004 is all-inclusive (lodging, meals, workshops
and workbook and yarn for sampler). Enjoy the availability of
workshop leaders for knitting assistance and project planning
throughout Events. After two days, it's hard to have the Weekend
end, but you will leave refreshed and full of knitting
inspiration!
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Embellishments |
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Have you noticed how embellishments are the newest fashion
rage? As fashion looks towards the '50s, Y2Knit looks forward
to the Knitting Getaway Experience (5 days!) where the
workshops will focus on various embellishments for your
knitting.
| buttonholes, bands, buttons |
| I-cord |
| bows with short rows and slip stitch |
| florals: petals, leaves and flowers |
| crochet enhancements |
| beads, glitter, glitz |
| decorative cast ons, bind offs, increases, and decreases
We're pleased to offer the Knitting Getaway Experience at
two fabulous locations--one on each coast:
 | June 16-20, at Four Springs near Napa Valley,
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| October 27-31, at Heart of the Village Inn,
Shelburne, VT. |
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Yarn - Workshops - Inspiration |
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The Y2Knit Shop in Funkstown, MD is a happening place.
Busy with knitters and crocheters seeking yarn and patterns to
work with, Susan is teaching workshops morning and night to
eager knitters.
The YNotKnit series for beginning/renewing knitters is
offered regularly and classes are full. So many people want to
learn to knit, which is very exciting. Most new knitters want
to make fashionable scarves, but many are going on to other
projects as well.
Susan is working on workshops for Spring, including:
| Understanding Pattern Instructions |
| Scarves...how many stitches, what yarn, what needles,
etc. |
| Selecting yarn for a project (I want to make this
sweater, but I want to use a different yarn.) |
| Making your own purses and handbags |
| And the usual...YNotKnit, YNotKnit2, Socks, Continental
Knitting, Lace, Crochet, Create a Sweater
If you live in the Tri-State area, look for a mailing in
early March with the new workshops. If you aren't receiving
the mailings, let us know so we can add you to the mailing
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Pass Knit On |
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Jill Wolcott is nominated Outstanding Teacher of the Year
every year at the Fashion Institute in SF and she teaches
knitting classes regularly, including all of the Y2Knit
Getaway Workshops.
Susan Wolcott has years of experience teaching adults, has
completed graduate studies focusing on adult learning, and
teaches knitting classes daily.
Taking their passion for teaching to a new place, Jill and
Susan are using their talents and skills to teach others how
to teach knitters.
Pass Knit On will be offered in two locations,
Funkstown, MD (near Washington/ Baltimore) and San Francisco,
CA during July 2004. The cost for the one- day course is $165
and includes the following interactive learning opportunities:
Attendees will receive a copy of the YNotKnit instructional
workbook. Lunch and snacks are included. Let us know if you
are interested so we can be send you registration materials.
Or call today to register--space is limited. |
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Y2Knit Patterns |
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Y2Knit is now offering our line of patterns (currently 34) for
sale through other knitting sources. Prior to 2004 our unique
line of patterns has only been available at Y2Knit Events, at
y2knit.net or at our yarn shop.
If you'd like to see these patterns in your local yarn
shop, please have them contact us so we can send wholesale
ordering information. |
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We Need You! |
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Y2Knit has a need for assistance in the following areas:
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Y2Knit "BLOG" |
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On the home page of y2knit.net, we've added a BLOG - a place
for us to put up thoughts and ideas. If you have any interest
in keeping closer to Y2Knit, check the page out from time to
time. |
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