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 fulfilling your creative needs November 2003 
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  • 2004 Knitting Getaway Weekends
  • Knitting Getaway Experiences 2004
  • Y2Knit is Very New, Very Vogue
  • Pass Knit On
  • Y2Knit Patterns
  • Gift Certificates

  • Y2Knit had some anxiety around our fall events--our Weekends near Washington, DC and LA coincided with Hurricane Isabel and raging wildfires. While this certainly increases anxiety around event logistics, it's also a reminder of how wonderful a getaway is, especially when combined with knitting, the great stress reliever.

    We're thankful that the events were not interrupted by any of these disasters and hope that none of you were affected with loss of property. We can report that a wonderful time was had by all those able to attend! We wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving time!

    2004 Knitting Getaway Weekends
    Immerse yourself in knitting and enjoy the company of other knitting enthusiasts... - participate in knitting workshops - experiment with yarns and techniques - enjoy fabulous food, yoga and massage - find inspiration and renewal in a relaxing environment

    Weekends in 2004 will revolve around Slip Stitches and Color, starting with a Friday refresher/starter on slip stitches and circular knitting and an afternoon class for learning Continental knitting. Weekend workshops include 2- and 3-color pattern slip stitches, and shaping with slip stitches (in the round, short rows and in pattern). These weekends will be "all about slip stitches" with classes, samplers, projects and assistance on techniques offered throughout.

    bulletApril 2-4, near Washington, DC/Baltimore at Rising Phoenix (*note that this is the only Weekend near DC this year. See Vermont location for Fall Event.)
    bulletMay 21-23, near NYC/Philly at Kirkridge.
    bulletOctober 1-3, near Napa Valley at Four Springs.
    bulletDate to be announced, near Los Angeles.

    Pricing is all-inclusive (lodging, meals, workshops and slip stitch kit). Details will be online soon and a brochure mailing will arrive in early January.

    Knitting Getaway Events 2004

    Knitting Getaway Experiences 2004
    For those seeking more (5 days!) of all that makes the Knitting Getaway Weekend so wonderful...more knitting, more relaxing, more workshops and learning, more time for activities and leisure...the Y2Knit Knitting Getaway Experience is an event you won't want to miss!

    We're pleased to offer the Knitting Getaway Experience at two fabulous locations--one on each coast:

    bulletJune 16-20, near Napa Valley at Four Springs.
    bulletOctober 27-31, at Heart of the Village Inn, Shelburne, VT.

    The theme for the 2004 Experiences is Embellishments and we have fabulous workshops planned. Participants can create a project or a sampler booklet using techniques learned:

    bulletbuttonholes, bands, buttons
    bulletI-cord
    bulletbows with short rows and slip stitch
    bulletflorals: petals, leaves and flowers
    bulletcrochet enhancements
    bulletbeads, glitter, glitz
    bulletdecorative cast ons, bind offs, increases, and decreases

    Pricing and details will be online soon and a brochure mailing will arrive in early January.

    2004 Events »

    Y2Knit is Very New, Very Vogue
    Check out the Holiday issue of Vogue Knitting International for a brief write up on Y2Knit Events. Enjoy the rest of the magazine for great articles and patterns.
     
    Pass Knit On
    We hear wonderful stories of knitters teaching coworkers, daughters/granddaughters/nieces (and the boys too!), and friends to knit. By popular request, the two wonderful Y2Knit teachers (Jill and Susan Wolcott) are offering a course to train knitting teachers.

    Pass Knit On will be offered in two locations, Funkstown, MD (near Washington/Baltimore) and San Francisco, Summer 2004. The cost for the one-day course is $165 and includes the following interactive learning opportunities:

    bulletContinental knitting (or English if you already know Continental)
    bulletTeaching adult learners and learning styles
    bulletClass formats
    bulletWorking with various skill levels and learning speeds
    bulletPromoting your classes

    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 sure you receive the mailings for this unique opportunity.

    Y2Knit Patterns
    Y2Knit has several new patterns (and lots of new yarn), but it's not online yet. Look for an email with links to new patterns and yarn soon!
    Gift Certificates
    Receive the gift you really want - more yarn or a Y2Knit Knitting Getaway Event. To ensure that your gift givers are truly thoughtful, tell them about Y2Knit Gift Certificates.
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