1 Nov 2019

E-News November 1st, 2019

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Welcome Pada

100% Superwash Uruguayan Merino
440 yds/100g hank.
A 4-ply fingering weight yarn, uniquely spun for extra durability and strength, without the nylon! This is a bouncy, superwash Merino yarn that is perfect for hard wearing socks or for drapey shawls with beautiful stitch definition.
Due to the unique spin of Pada, colors come out different, with slight variations in the color almost resembling handspun.

What’s New?
Atenti keeps surprising and impressing us with new designs,
fabrics, and styles.
New Mugs have arrived- interesting sayings for sure. Come pick your favorite.
An easy to knit Fair Isle Hat for Adults. Each kit contains 3 colors of Encore Worsted. Two Colorways have been developed for this hat- with grey cats and black cats.
Our New Cat Hat Kits
Locking Stitch Markers
Great for both knit and crochet.
60 markers in each container.
A great gift!
Galway Felted Coaster Kit
Another new kit- this time for crocheters. Make up this colorful coaster, then felt it!

FREE Design Inspirations
A beautiful poncho to knit with just
3 balls of Berroco Sesame. We have many colorways to choose from.
FREE Pattern.
You need to go to the Ravelry page and look at the photos. We suggest our new Pada sock yarn- just one hank needed. FREE Pattern.
Now this hat is fun- easy, & interesting, with a double thick brim. Make it in Encore, Comfort, Galway, or Worsted Merino Superwash.
FREE pattern.
We have so many new colorways available in Rasta- take your pick! Just one hank needed.
FREE Pattern.

Holiday Gift Ideas

From now through the Holidays I will feature a gift project idea in
each newsletter.
Some will be classics, others brand new, but all patterns will be FREE!
They will be linked for you to immediately download and get to work!
You can knit up this project in a couple of relaxing evenings.
Several multi colorways to choose from, solids too.
FREE Pattern downloadable here.
Cumulus is an ultra soft cotton fiber that will amaze you for sure.
Works up at an aran weight gauge, yet light as air.
Cumulus Baby Sweater
Takes just one hank of Cumulus,
solid or print. FREE Pattern.
Cumulus Chevron Baby Blanket
One hank each of 2 colorways will knit up this Chevron throw in no time. FREE Pattern

Community Knitting Fall Collection

Every holiday season the Community Knitters chooses a project for giving. This season we have chosen to help our local soup kitchens & shelters supply their clients with toiletries.
We suggest: soaps, shampoos, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, lotion
ladies sanitary products, shaving supplies.
We will be collecting items at TKE through Thanksgiving.
Thank you for helping.

Help for Those with Dementia
Last Sunday we held the 12th Annual Prayer Shawl Gathering which is a coming together of many of the prayer shawl groups in the Lehigh Valley and beyond. There, we were introduced to a new helpful project for those with dementia. It is called a fidget sleeve.
Dementia patients are often frustrated with extra energy and a case of ‘the fidgets’ that can be alleviated by giving them something to do with their hands. This sleeve provides different textures through a variety of stitches and embellishments such as buttons, tassels, beads, and pompoms, so idle fingers can find a variety of sensations. There are even hidden beads on the inside for added entertainment. Great use for leftover yarns!
A Knit muff using leftover yarns- FREE pattern is here but use your imagination to add embellishments.
A crochet version of a fidget sleeve. Again a FREE Pattern to give you a base sleeve for embellishing.

Classes

This Week’s Classes
 We have over 30 classes each week!

Upcoming Classes
Needlefelting with Lauren
Saturday Nov 2 | 1-3pm
Lauren is Back and its time to start those Christmas ornaments.
Please call to sign up.
Double Knitting with Julia
Monday November 4 & 11 | 1-3pm
Julia is taking on the Double Knitting technique in November! Join Julia on Monday Afternoons We have this hotpad knit plus some other great double knitting ideas. Bring size 7 needles. You will need 2 colors in Fantasy Naturale. Good way to learn the technique on a small project. Please call to sign up.
Magic Loop with Julia
Monday Nov 18 & 25 | 1-3pm
Learn to work Magic Loop while making an easy pair of Fingerless Mitts. Materials: 1–50g ball Gina plus a 32-35″ needle size US 7
Please call to sign up.
Infinity Scarf with Becky
Wed Nov 6 & 13 | 3:30 – 5:30pm
Sat Nov 9 & 16 | 1-3pm
Join Becky in early November
to crochet this beautiful cowl. Becky is working hers in Viento– an ultra soft alpaca bamboo blend. Almost any yarn and gauge will work, but work with Becky for the best results.
Crochet Projects Class with Becky
Wednesdays- ongoing | 3:30 – 5:30pm
Saturdays – ongoing | 1:00 – 3:00pm
Join Becky in a weekly session to work on your crochet project- and we have loads of suggestions. Beginners through expert crocheters welcome!
For rest of October, consider designing your own Poncho!. Pick a size, a yarn, and a stitch. Becky will guide you the rest of the way.
Shown here is another sample stitch pattern.
New Beginner’s Class
Tuesdays | 3:30 – 5:30pm with Regina
Regina’s class is finishing up their baby sweaters, where they learned so much about construction. Next project will be the Birthday Cake Cowl to be knit in almost any DK weight yarn. This will be a relaxing knit, while still a learning opportunity. FREE Pattern given out in class. Please call to sign up.
Birthday Cake Cowl shown here in Pendenza color drifting cotton.
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