Friday, July 15, 2011

Brioche



Join us on July 23 from 10:00-12:00 to learn how to do the Brioche knitting technique. This technique is a way of making a beautiful textured fabric that resembles a knit one, purl one rib that uses two colors. Class meets a second time on July 30 from 10:00-12:00.

Class is $20.00. Please bring two colors of yarn and a set of needles appropriate for the weight yarn you have chosen. Recommendation: One skein of Noro Cash Iroha and One skein of Noro Silk Garden and a set of size 8 needles.

Basic knitting skills required.

Monday, July 11, 2011

UFO Help

We're not talking about flying saucers and the little green men from Mars; UFO stands for Un-Finished Objects.

Sometimes, our knitting patterns, that seemed so straight forward when we started, morph into something that is suddenly written in a different language. Sometimes, we make a mistake and make more of a mess trying to fix it. Sometimes, you're at your wits end and you simply need a second opinion.

We're here to help!! Twice a month, we have two hour blocks of UFO Help. Bring in the project that you're stuck on and we'll get you over the hurdle and back to knitting like the wind.

Our UFO Help times for July are Thursday July 14 from 11:00-1:00 and Wednesday July 27 from 11:00-1:00.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Sock Yarn Blanket




Join us on July 8th from 3:00-5:00 to learn how to make this fun and addictive project.

The sock yarn blanket is a great way to use up your left over sock yarn bits. This project can also be made in other yarn weights and the options are limitless.

This project is made with a series of connected mitered squares and the best part is there's no seaming!

Not up for a blanket? Try making a scarf, pillow, or a panel for a sweater.

Class is $15 and includes your first sock yarn nibblet and the pattern will be provided. Please bring size 1 or 2 needles, or whichever size you usually knit socks on.

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Heart of Highlands Knitting Guild

The Heart of Highlands Knitting Guild meets here, at A Likely Yarn, on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 6:00-8:00 pm. The guild hosts members from Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee.

The first Tuesday of the month is typically devoted to teaching a technique while the third Tuesday of the month is time for knitting and chatting. They are always hoping for a show and tell of finished projects at either meeting.

The HHKG is always happy to have new members of all levels!

The next meeting is Tuesday July 5th at 6:00. We hope to see you there!

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Classic Elite Yarns Cricket Trunk Show

Stop by and see our latest Trunk Show from Classic Elite Yarns! This Trunk Show features projects made in Cricket (60% cotton/40% linen 105 yards 50 grams) from the CEY pattern book also titled Cricket #9132. We have Cricket in 11 beautiful colors! Cricket makes a great warm weather knitting yarn.

These items are much more adorable in person so stop by and see them today!!

Delita modeling Shanda



Faith shawl which is reversible.



Christie cardigan with pockets



Hope, a classic style that can be dressed up or dressed down.




Carina A great tank for layering or to wear on warm summer days.



Friday, July 1, 2011

Kits To Go

Do you need a great travel project that is all set to go? Check out our Kit Connection Corner!




We have lots of kits to choose from with varying levels of difficulty. There are simple scarves and dish cloths to felted dolls and beaded necklaces. Kits come with pattern, yarn, and needles. There are options for folks who already have a stash of needles as well.

We also have kits for crocheters! Dish cloths, dolls, bags and more!

Get Your Knits Virginia Yarn Crawl



It's July so that must mean another round of the Get Your Knits Virginia Yarn Crawl!!

This year's ticket to state wide yarn discounts is a super cute Certified Organic Cotton Eco Bag (fair wage/fair labor) with the Get Your Knits logo.



So how does the Get Your Knits Yarn Crawl work? Stop by a participating yarn shop (like us) and pick up a Get Your Knits Eco Bag for $25. Then every purchase you make in the month of July at ANY of the 17 participating yarn shops in Virginia and you'll receive 15% of your purchase (excluding needles, notions, and previously marked down items) as long as you have your bag with you.

As if that weren't cool enough, You'll also get a chance to win a $50 gift certificate with every $25 you spend at that shop. Just think, if you spend $25 at every shop on the list you'll be entered to win 17 gift certificates!

Check out the Get Your Knits website for a list of all the participating yarn stores in Virginia.

Yarn Of The Month - Cashmere




Ohhhh, Cashmere!! The kind of softness dreams are made of! As part of our Christmas In July celebration, we thought we'd give you a chance to treat yourself to a gift or two before you get started on gifts for others.

All month long any thing Cashmere is 15% off. Even if the yarn has just a smidgen of cashmere! We have yarns that are 100% cashmere and some that are 5% cashmere. They are all beautiful, all soft and all 15% Off!!