May 2006 Newsletter
May is the perfect month for giving and creating
In this newsletter we feature great gift suggestions for all the “MOM’s” out there, idea’s for graduation’s and summer weddings as well as some fun in the sun, portable projects, perfect to take with you for vacations or long weekends. Gifts for MOM - Many moms tell us they would LOVE to get “knitting” related gifts – they consider them personal, thoughtful and lasting. So, MOM’s – just forward this email to anyone who might need some help in figuring out what to get you or just print it off and leave it in a strategic location…..with items circled and underlined! Have fun…! Totes with the Most - Your project deserves to be toted around in style. We have a great selection of knitting bags and needle holders (for straights, circulars and accessories) in a variety of styles, fabrics and price ranges. In stock and shown below are the new totes from Lantern Moon - Folded palm leaf with rattan ring handle and cheerful cotton blend lining - 11"h x 17"w at top x 4"d. $34. Silk Needle Cases - Raw and patterned silk case holds nine pairs of straight needles and eight pairs of circulars. Zippered pouch. Nylon reinforced. 15" x 6" ($52). 
Namaste Needles – ……..the ultimate glass needle for the ultimate knitter! 
New Books – Hot off the Press! 
 
 
 Bestselling author Nicky Epstein creates a garden of knitted flowers sure to charm her legion of fans.Nicky Epstein is a “rock star” of knitting who has earned nationwide recognition for her innovative and distinctive work. Her books Knitting on the Edge and Knitting Over the Edge are both bestsellers, and her many collections of Barbie™ Doll knitwear have proven enormously popular. Here, Nicky knits up a garden of colorful and whimsical flowers to adorn clothes, shoes, pillows, bags—almost anything at all. These pretty blossoms range from ruffled roses to lazy daisies, from single blooms to complete bouquets, from layered petal varieties to scalloped and corkscrew styles. Some are made of soft, sensuous felt; others showcase sparkling, eye-catching gold lamé. With Epstein’s detailed instructions and the breathtaking images, knitters will find completing these projects a pleasure. Graduations? Summer Weddings fast approaching? 
 
New Patterns and Yarns - From Lang for summer 2006 comes a new pattern book, FATTO A MANO 154 – the ideal knitting brochure that lets dreams of your own handmade knitting garments come true. More than 30 of the most beautiful knitting garments with give you plenty of impulses to achieve with needles and yarns of your dreams. Here are two new designs from Book 154 - #9 – a soft flowing shirt made from LIDO – a colorful yarn, 100% microfibre with an ultra soft touch and stylish play of colors. # 10 – a sleeveless pullover with hood made from EMOTION, a soft summer yarn of 70% cotton and 30% microfibre. Emotion has wellness coming from the fibre: Layered in the fiber through the newest technology is the whisp of aroma of aloe vera, ginseng or lavender. 
 
Upcoming Workshops – Seats fill fast – Call now to register 477-YARN (9276) Bikini Workshop – If you want to knit a perfect fitting bikini – now is your chance! We are using Katia Cotton Comfort, a special yarn containing Lycra to keep its fit even when wet. We are now taking names and phone numbers for this workshop (4 two hour sessions) and will book it when we have 4 to 6 participants. $65 plus materials Felted Handbags - Designer Trina Gendall will teach you how to make a bag that will stand out from all the rest! We are offering two more classes before summer - May 11 & 25th – 6:30 to 8:30 PM and May 31 and June 14th – 4:30 to 6:30 PM $45 plus materials Knitting 101 – Come and join us on Thursday afternoons from 4:30 to 6:30 and learn how to knit or how to knit better! Stay on for Knitting 102 and learn even more. K101 – 2 sessions $45 K102 – 4 sessions $75. Book 101 and 102 together and save $25 – all 6 sessions for $95. Call to book a seat. Magic Ball – Wondering what to do with all those “scraps” of yarn and leftover balls? Make a magic ball and knit it into a wonderful scarf, shawl or afghan. Sign up now, May 9 and 16th – 4:30 to 6:30 PM. $50 Beaded Amulet – May 17th and 30th – 5:30 to 7:30 PM (for experienced knitters) – see picture on right. $65 – includes pattern and materials Socks Workshop – May 7th and 21st – 10 to Noon and 10AM to 1PM (for Intermediate knitters) $45 plus materials Felted Slippers – One of our most popular workshops - Sunday May 7th and 21st – Noon to 4 PM (for beginner knitters) - Learn how to knit in the round, turn a heel and do toes as well as learn how to felt. Good project for beginners, nice intro to socks and a great way to test your washing machine for felting! $45 plus materials  
 Customer’s ProjectsOne of the homework assignments in Dorothy Burridge’s knitting class was to knit a hat. We all wondered who Dorothy would give it too - it turned out so nice. Well, the wait is over - Here’s a picture of the proud recipient, Dorothy’s dog Bentley, modeling his “Cool Canadian Cap”. Barb, Sheila, Marcene and Vivian River City Yarns www.rivercityyarns.com 780-477-YARN (9276) |