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December 11, 2009

Weekend Blast for

The Knitter's Edge

This is the weekend of the COWL. You have heard me harping on this things for a couple of months now. Well, we are now down to the drop dead date! If you still need to get a gift knitted- this is the thing to make. As an example- I had a new knitter in my class this morning- talked her into trying a cowl after finishing her first washcloth. She just learned to purl last week!

She started the Baby Alpaca Grande Cowl shown here. She had it almost half way done by the end of class. This is a project that can still be both started AND finished before Santa comes down that Chimney. So lets get going and make this as Cowlly Christmas!

COWL News

Sale on Cowl yarns

Last week we put several bulky yarns on sale- all suitable for cowls. These yarns are still on sale for 10% off regular prices.

PolarKnit

Peru

Big Softie

Expressions

Multiplicity

Llama Cotton Grande

Escape Chunky

All the above are still on sale this weekend at 10% off. We have many free patterns for you to work with- for hats, scarves, mitts, slippers, and my favorite- COWLS!!

Try this new very simple free pattern for a Cowl. Written for Big Softie- it can be used for several other bulky yarns as well.

BIG SOFTIE SIMPLE COWL

Materials: 2 balls Big Softie

Needles: 16" size 15 circular needle.

Loosely cast on 54 sts. Join in the round, taking care not to twist. Knit every round until almost out of yarn. Bind off loosely. Weave in all ends.

Remember Stephanie has a great cowl class every Friday morning 10:00 - 12:00.

One Added special: We have all Baby Alpaca Grande on sale this weekend only- 20% off! This has definitely been the favorite Scarf and Cowl yarn this fall. Stock up now.

Some Class News

Class Schedule for this weekend:

FRIDAY - December 11
10:00 - 12:00 -- General Knitting with Pat
10:00 - 12:00 -Cowls w/ Stephanie
1:00 - 3:00 - Sue & Sam with Pat
1:00 - 3:00 - Felted Projects w/ Diana

SATURDAY - December 12
10:00 - 12:00 -- General Knitting with Pat
10:00 - 12:00 - My First Socks w/ E & J
1:00 - 3:00 - Cat Bordhi Socks w/ Eileen
1:00 - 3:00 - Cat Bordhi Socks w/ Pat
1:00 - 3:00 - Kids class with Marilyn

Highlights of upcoming classes

Tuesday December 15

Lynn- Beaded Christmas Ball

4:00 - 6:00 PM

This has been just about the most popular class we have had this Fall. So we asked Lynn to do it one more time. Bring size 4 double pointed needles and beads if you wish. We have some beads that can be purchased- but AC Moore has a much better selection of the beads, so we suggest you bring your beads.

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Wednesday December 16

4:00 - 6:00 PM- with Eileen

Eileen will help you make a very fast knitted Christmas ball.

We have all of materials you need. Just bring needles- size10 double points.

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Wednesday, December 16

4:00 - 6:00 PM with Stephanie

Headband

Stephanie will be teaching how to make this headband, and some other headbands as well on Wednesday December 16 4:00 - 6:00 PM.

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Thursday December 17

4:00 - 6:00 PM with JoAnne

A Lacey Baktus Scarf knitted with some of our gorgeous sock yarns. I am working on one in copper knitted with String Theory. Join me for the second class on this scarf. Bring size 4 needles- straights will do

This Baktus is a solid version- all garter stitch. Very simple, yet very elegant.

CALL TO SIGN UP FOR ALL CLASSES!

More Sale Stuff

Remember all of the cowl yarns on sale this weekend- especially the Baby Alpaca Grande at 20% off. That means that the solid and tweed colors are now $11.19, and the prints and handpaints are now $15.19.

We encourage you to get a shawl pin to go with that new cowl, and we just got a bunch of new ones in stock. Prices range from $8.00 - $30.00.

Don't forget the beautiful bamboo needle sets on sale. Everyone who has purchased them so far has returned to rave about them. Very smooth needles with beautiful tops. And wow! What a lovely bamboo box they come in.

Foxy- that expensive faux fur is still in our sale area for $5.00 a ball- makes a very fast slinky scarf

THE POOL IS STILL FULL OF GALWAY!!

Odd balls of Galway- overflowing in the pool- are now available at $3.00 each! We keep refilling the pool for the best selection possible. These are all odd balls- not sweater quantities. Great for mittens, hats, scarves- perfect for those fast Christmas presents.

Tidbits

Amanda- a proud knitter - just finished her first major project: a Wallaby. I am very proud of her too as she did a terrific job. She is definitely off to a fine knitting life!

We will be closed Thursday Dec. 24 & Friday, Dec 25. We will reopen at our regular time of 9:30 on Saturday Dec 26.

In Closing...

Contact us at theknittersedge@aol.com

Please stop by The Knitter's Edge.

Check out our extensive list of classes- all at just $6.00 per class.

I know you will find something you will enjoy...and remember- there is never a commitment- try one class, or several- your choice.

JoAnne Turcotte

We are located at:

1601 West Broad St

Bethlehem, PA.

610-419-9276

Our Store Hours are:

Tues/Wed/Thurs: 9:30 - 9:00

Fri/Sat: 9:30 - 4:00

Closed Sun/Mon.