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All About Yarn Weekly Update February 8, 2017

Thank you for supporting All About Yarn, your LYS! –Julie & Gunnar

Malabrigo’s newest yarn is on its way! Dos Tierras: means Two Lands, reflecting the sources of the two amazing fibers found in this ultra-soft yarn. By spinning together 50% fine Uruguayan Merino wool with 50% baby alpaca from Peru they have created a DK weight yarn that is as versatile as it is beautiful. And when you combine the good stitch definition and drape of this four ply yarn with their amazing kettle-dyed semi-solid and variegated colors you have the perfect palette to help show off your stitch work.

Yarn info

Weight: DK Texture: 4 ply, Plied Yardage/Meters:210 (193m) Skein weight: 100 grams Gauge: 20-22 sts = 4 inches Recommended needle size: 5-6 / 3.75-4.0 mm Recommended hook size: US I-9 to K-10/12 or 5.5-6.5 mm Content: 50% Merino Wool, 50% Baby Alpaca Cares: Hand Wash, Cold water, Dry flat

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JUST ARRIVED All About Yarn has carried Ewe Ewe So Sporty in the past, but when Gunnar and I were in San

Jose at the most recent trade show, we stopped by the booth and I was amazed at their color

choices and patterns. So, I ordered the yarn again and some patterns and it finally made its way to

our little corner of the world! I am in love with a couple of the patterns and am trying to figure

out when I can find the time to knit for myself! I think you are going to love a pattern or two

yourself!!






PICK A PROJECT PRICE CHANGE ALERT

Our pick a project classes are the most popular classes here at All About Yarn! Thank you

to all the class members for supporting All About Yarn, week after week and year after

year! Gunnar and I and all the staff here really appreciate your business and even more

importantly, your loyalty!

We have some very talented knitting teachers here at the shop and in order to retain and

recruit new talent, the pick a project class pricing structure has changed.

Effective March 1, 2017, the weekly class price will now be $12.50/week.

You are still expected to sign up for the month, but you now have a choice to pay for the

whole month in advance or pay week to week. Whichever suits your lifestyle and budget.

In addition, we are no longer offering credit on missed classes. No exceptions. If you are

not sure that you can attend every week of a month, then the pay as you go option would

work best for you that month. The price is the same whether you pay in advance or week to

week.

The pick a project class members are one of the best things about All About Yarn and we

enjoy helping you create new projects and learning new skills.

If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know. I value all feedback from our

customers.

Sincerely,

Julie & Gunnar

NEW CLASS ADDED

Learn how to make this beautiful shawl for yourself or as a gift. Luna2 is a versatile

shawl that can be worn as a scarf or add a nice shawl pin for a night on the town. You

can make yours with one, two or three colors – design one that is uniquely you!

Sample was made with 3 skeins of Sweet

Georgia Yarn, one in each color, which we

have in stock, or any comparable fingering

weight yarn. Sign up today to reserve your

spot!

When: Thursday, March 2nd, 16th

& 30th from 6pm – 8pm

Cost: $45 – pattern included






Donate a Love Hat Kit for Soldiers & Refugees – Each kit contains all the supplies to make two child hats or one adult hat. Women in Ukraine want to be involved, but need supplies.

Donna S. from Tuesday morning class, along with our shop, has created a way for you to help the people

of Ukraine. Donna has visited Ukraine over 53 times and has helped with many humanitarian missions to

this war-torn country. There are over 3 million Ukrainian refugees who have fled the war in eastern

Ukraine. The refugee women are knitting hats for the refugees, including children, and soldiers with yarn

that was sent from Minnesota. They need yarn and needles to make the much-needed hats.

We have created a “Hats of Love Kit” that will be sent overseas. Each kit will provide either 2 children’s

hats or 1 adult hat and includes 1 skein of worsted weight yarn, size 7 double pointed needles, a stitch

marker and the hat pattern created by our own Sherry Heide!

How can you help? We are asking you to donate $20 per kit. Each kit will be packed and sent to the

Ukraine via a Refugee Container.

You have until March 31st to donate and purchase a kit or two for the women in Ukraine to knit.

Please call or stop by the shop to make your donation. All About Yarn will package the kits and they will

be picked up and shipped by April 1st. If you have any questions, please let me know. – Thank you! Julie a






Ready for a Knitting Retreat?

I am bringing back the annual knitting retreat

in Hinckley, MN.

When: March 10th

– 12th

Cost: $200

Where: Emma’s Country Garden Retreat in

Hinckley

http://countrygardenretreat.com/minnesota-retreat-house.html

Cost: $100 down payment to reserve your

spot – remaining balance due by February

28th

!

All meals will be included – juice, milk, pop &

coffee

All bedding & bath towels included (feel free

to bring your own pillow, if desired)

Limited Space – so don’t wait!

Bring lots of knitting projects and a snack or

dessert to share. You may also bring your

own wine or other alcoholic beverages, if

desired.

What does it say about me that I want to try this come summertime?

What happens at Retreat – stays at Retreat! Don’t miss

out – Call today!




http://countrygardenretreat.com/minnesota-retreat-house.html



Thank you for letting me take pictures of your finished projects each week...your willingness to share inspires others!

“Show and Tell”

Mary from Thursday

morning class made this

cute baby car seat blanket

for her adorable

granddaughter.

Darla from Beginning Crochet did a

fabulous job on her scarf and even

crochet a couple of dishcloths!

All About Yarn teacher, Nicole,

from Sunday’s class completed

this gorgeous shawl using

Madeline Tosh Chunky in Court

& Spark and Dachshund. The

pattern is Reveur and is

available on Ravelry!

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/

library/reveur-3




http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/reveur-3

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/reveur-3



Jan & Jan from Wednesday

morning class both

completed the Honey Hat

with the cutest Pom-Pom’s

to boot!

Yarn, Pom-Pom’s and

Pattern available at the

shop!

http://www.ravelry.com/patt

erns/library/honey-hat-4

Alicia from Thursday

morning is all smiles with

her completed Bianca

wrap and headband.

Yarn and Patterns

available at the shop.

Sharon from Tuesday morning class

knit her husband a cardigan that fits

him perfectly! She did a very nice job

– and we all know that husbands can

be difficult to knit for....

Way to go Sharon!!




http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/honey-hat-4

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/honey-hat-4



Monday night

Kate knit a

very nice

Chevron

blanket using

Simpliworsted

I love the

color

combination!

Stunning!

Yarn and

Pattern

available at

the shop!




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