Sunday, July 27, 2008

Socks on DPNs

On August 2nd and 3rd, come to the yarn shop to learn how to knit one of the most popular and portable hand knit items: Socks!

Natalie Johnson will teach you from scratch how to make your own pair of hand knit socks on double pointed needles with hand painted yarn! Make a pair of anklets which can be completed so quick you’ll want to make pair after pair!
knitting in the car

Double pointed needles may seem intimidating, but don’t let that stop you! Double pointed needles are used to work in the round for small circumferences. This class will teach you how to cast one, join in the round and complete a sock on double pointed needles.

You should know how to cast on a straight needle, knit and purl to enroll in this class. The pattern is designed for beginner knitters and you need not have any sock experience to join this class.

Please come to this workshop ready to enjoy yourself and the addicting world of sock knitting! To register, call A Likely Yarn at 276.628.2143.

Natalie Johnson is from Mayberry, North Carolina and has been involved in the fiber world for over 12 years. Knitting and yarn has been a big part of her life and she enjoys making it a big part of others. Knit Fit Knitting was created as a way for her to earn an income while spending as much time as possible with her children. Natalie enjoys knitting socks and baby items the most but is up to any challenge. She enjoys creating new colors and working with all sorts of fibers to produce hand painted yarns and designs unique and youthful knitting patterns with them. When there isn’t yarn to be dyed or a pattern to write up (which is not that often) Natalie is spending time with her family, riding horses or playing with the boston terriers of the family. Natalie is also into spinning and enjoys spinning locally grown fleeces and fibers. You can find out more information on the blog, http://knitfitkit.blogspot.com/ and http://www.knitfitkits.com/

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Cables!


Come learn to knit cables and make others think you're an advanced knitter! Cables are super easy and super impressive. We will learn the basics of reading a cable chart pattern and knitting cables. In the process you will get a good start making a scarf you will finish at home.

To register for this 2 hour workshop, call A Likely Yarn at
276.628.2143 or come on by!

Karen has been working with various fiber arts for years: quilting, papermaking, crochet (a little). She's taught quilting classes and loves to teach. When a friend introduced her to knitting, the friends grown daughter said "I don't think she likes knitting very much" Well, despite sweating bullets when learning to knit and purl, Karen persisted and hasn't looked back! Knitting and spinning are her activities of choice now and she's learning to weave and needlefelt. The fibers are taking over the house, along with her husband, son, dogs, cats and a very spoiled bird. In the daytime she works as a mental health counselor to pay for pet food and fiber......
-as told by Karen to Tara

Monday, July 21, 2008

Tango with Us!



TANGO....No partner required when you're jazzing up everything you touch!

You won't believe this yarn....it's a self-striping, self-ruffling dream to knit or crochet. Mitten cuffs, hat brims, sweater trims and plackets, flirty scarves...and any or everywhere on a baby! Fall palettes of gray, eggplant, olive, old rose or earthy, mossy browns; Chiquita-banana brights; pastel combos or flirty metallics for the Drama Queens!

As seen in the photos above, one ball of yarn can have two very different looks, depending on what side of the yarn you knit into.

The ruffled hat is just one of the many projects you can make; the Yarn Harlot made this lovely scarf (click!)

Beverly leads a 2-hour workshop on the technique of knitting with this exciting, Thursday evening, July 24th from 5-7. Get down to A Likely Yarn and pick your colors. The cost is $45 and includes instruction and materials.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Kid's Knitting


On Wednesday, July 16th, A Likely Yarn held the first of our Kid's Knitting classes.
Taught by Whitney , the class had 3 excited girls who ranged in age from 8-14


These classes will be held almost every Wednesday from 10-12 or 1-3. Each class is just 2 hours and you can come back for as many classes as you need!
Check the class calendar for details. To reserve a spot (they fill up quickly!), call the shop at 276.628.2143

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Beginning Knitting


Sunday's beginning knitting class was great fun!
Robyn Raines taught 4 knitters the basic knit stitches in this 3 week class. In the next two classes they will be completing 2 different projects - a dishcloth and a scarf!
If you would like to register for the next round of "Beginning Knitting", which is offered on Thursdays and Sundays, please call the shop at 276.628.2143 or leave a comment below.

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Our first class

Our first class, Beginning Knitting, will be held tomorrow, July 13th at 2pm. It's not too late to register, just call the shop at 276.628.2143.
This 3-week beginners' class will teach the basics and essentials of knitting. We will cast-on, knit, purl, and bind-off. All skills and techniques will be taught in project formats using single-point and circular needles with seasonal yarns. We will go over materials, terms, and the tools of the trade. By the end of the class, each student will have at least 2 finished projects and the basic skills to keep on knitting.
The tuition is $100 and covers all materials, including enough yarn and needles for 2 projects!


The instructor will be Robyn Raines. Robyn is the Director of the Appalachian Arts Center and teaches in both the art and craft departments at Southwest Virginia Community College. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Textile Design from Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia (PA) and was a two-year Core Fellowship Student at the Penland School of Crafts (NC). In her studio, Raines is a mixed-media sculptor focusing on books, paper, fiber, and installation work.

Saturday, July 5, 2008

Class Schedule

Here at A Likely Yarn, we knew from the start (just 1 month ago!) that we wanted to offer a range of classes for a variety of needs and styles. We've been working on getting the best teachers and the most requested classes on the schedule for the rest of the summer.
Today, I'm proud to announce, we have a class calendar!

Just click on any day to see more information about the classes offered and more information about them. We'll be updating this weekly as we get more information!



In the next few weeks I'll be posting more information about our teachers - who they are, what they teach and what they love about knitting and crochet! Is there anything you'd like to know about one of our teachers? If so, just leave a comment below or email me at chatATalikelyyarn.com.