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December 15, 2009

Weekly Update for

The Knitter's Edge

As we move into the final week before the big holiday, we will do our best to help you finish those knitted gifts. If you are like me, and hate to knit under pressure, we have many alternatives available to hand knit gifts- all on sale this week at The Knitter's Edge

Some Class News

Class Schedule for this week: December 15-19.

TUESDAY - December 15

10:00 - 12:00 -- General Knitting with Kathy

10:00 - 12:00 - Galway Shawl with Eileen

1:00 - 3:00 -- General Knitting with Eileen

1:00 - 3:00 - Knit & Crochet w/ Linda J.

4:00 - 6:00 - Beaded Christmas Ball with Lynn

6:00 - 8:00 -- Knitting & Felting w/Diana

6:30 - 8:30 -- Knit & Crochet w/ Linda J.

6:30 - 8:30 - General Knitting with Linda M

WEDNESDAY- December 16

10:00 - 12:00 -- General Knitting with Pat

1:00 - 3:00 -- General Knitting with Pat

4:00 - 6:00 - Headband w/ Stephanie

4:00 - 6:00 - Knitted Christmas ball w/ Eileen

6:30 - 8:30 - Sock Coin Purse w/ Eileen

6:30 - 8:30 - Mittens & Gen.Knitting with Stephanie

6:30 - 8:30 - Knitting for Beginners with Jean

THURSDAY - December 17

10:00 - 12:00- Beginning Knitters' Class

10:00 - 12:00 - Washcloths with JoAnne

1:00 - 3:00 -- New Beaded Flower Scarf w/ Eileen

3:30 - 5:30 -- Charity Knitting Time

4:00 - 6:00 - Knitted Baktus Scarf with JoAnne

6:00 - 8:00 -- Knitting for Kids with Marilyn

6:30 - 8:30 - General Knitting with Linda M

6:30 - 8:30 - General Knitting with Diana

FRIDAY - December 18

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 19

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

Highlights of upcoming classes

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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Wedesday December 16

6:30 - 8:30 PM with Eileen

Knitted Sock coin purse.

We have 9 of these kits still available- we supply the yarn. This cute little purse will knit up quickly while you learn the anatomy of a hand knit sock. Bring size 5 double points.

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Thursday, December 17
10:00 - 12:00 PM

Star Ornamant Class

This Thursday morning during the washcloth/beginner's class we will be making star ornaments/mug rugs with worsted weight cotton. Knit it firmly- its an ornament. Knit it loosely, its a mugrug. We supply all of the materials- you just bring the needles- size 6 or 7.

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Tuesday Dec 15

4:00 - 6:00 PM with Lynn

One last time- Lynn will be helping you knit a beaded Christmas ball. You bring the beads- we provide everything else. Bring size 3 or 4 double pointed needles.

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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.

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CALL TO SIGN UP FOR ALL CLASSES!

Now for the Sale Stuff

REMEMBER: If you are a class member- you get an additional 10% off any sale prices.

Since it is almost too late to start new gift projects before Christmas, we have put many, many alternate gift ideas on sale for those special knitting friends (or for yourself!). You can also print out this portion of this newsletter and leave it in a prominent place where someone might see it can get the hint.

On sale this week are ALL of the purses, knitting bags, project bags, and needle cases we have in stock. This list includes:

Go Knit Pouches

Namaste Bags

JaJaJa Purses

Lantern Moon Totes

Della Q Project Bags

Jordan Paige Bags

Laurel Burch Bags

Ashland Sky Project Pouches and Gadget Sacks

Handmade cotton lined project bags

All Needle Cases

All the above are on sale at 10% off.

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ADDI CLICKS!

On sale- 10% off while they last!

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THE POOL IS IS 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.

We have found more Encore Mega and Handpaint Wool - bargain prices still available.

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.