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February 3, 2012

Unwind This Weekend ... at

The Knitter's Edge

Yesterday was Groundhog Day and our own Puxatawny Phil says there will be 6 more weeks of winter! Well thats not too bad as we have had so little winter so far.

Cold winter weather brings out the best in knitters.

We have so many wonderful cold weather knitting projects- from Hats to Mitts to Afghans- come see what you can do during the next 6 weeks...

CLASSES- Right Up Front

Many new ideas for 2012- Here is just the winter stuff!

We hope that you notice that we have been trying to add quite a few new classes. Please try to take advantage of some of these great offerings- you know the price is right!

Remember, in our classes-you can always do your own thing!

Here is where you will find information on whats going on in both our regular and specialty classes. What new projects are being tackled?

All regular classes are $6.00- Cash only please.

General Knitting classes - work on your own project if you wish! When you are a class member- we welcome you to return at any time for additional assistance. We will always help any knitter get through a project- we are great at hand holding, while encouraging you to move forward in your knitting knowledge.

For classes, we hope that your yarn supplies will be purchased at our shop.



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Tuesday February 7

Linda Miller's Tuesday Evening Class- 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Slip Stitch Hat

Linda- our Queen of Fair Isle has come up with this Faux Fair Isle hat ( worked with Slipped Stitches)- knit with one ball Galway and one ball Kureyon. This is a fast project- very timely for February weather, and very inexpensive to make.

This is really a great looking hat!

Bring 16" circular needle- size 7, or size 8 if you are a tight knitter.   You will also need double pointed needles in the same size. Stitch marker are a plus.

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Feb 9- Thursday 1:00 - 3:00 pm

NEW Beginner crochet class with Amy



Amy's crochet class is growing. What a great class- perfect for the beginner crochetter. Join Amy on Thursday afternoons. Next week Amy will be teaching the large Granny Square washcloth shown here. Bring size I hook.   This project is worked in Fantasy Naturale- bring some if you have it, or we have a great selection at the shop.

Amy is just getting going friends. She has so many great crochet ideas- fun, small projects with lots of learning packed inside.   She also has plans for a sample afghan.  But on hers, each square could also be a washcloth.



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New class continuing Thursday-Feb 9 - Princess shawl with Julia

6:30 - 8:30 pm



YOU NEED TO TAKE THIS CLASS!! THIS IS A GREAT SHAWL PROJECT FOR ANY SKILL LEVEL!!

I hope you all remember Julia-She did a few very nice classes for us last year. Well we have the chance to get her back again, - Thursday evening Feb 2, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. She will be doing a very nice little shawl- perfect for any little girl, or a big girl. On an adult it will be more of a shawlette. Knit out of just one 100g hank of a sock yarn ( your choice). Use a contrasting sock yarn as the trim. Bring a 24" size 6 or 7 needle. You will have plenty of yarn to make this shawl larger- and Julia can show you how.



Here is a photo of Julia's actual shawl- Knit in Ella Rae's Merino



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Monday February 6 & 13-- 10:00 - 12:00 pm

Beaded Bag with Jackie

Jackie has found a sweet little beaded bag which she is knitting up in Algarve- an elegant cotton with glistening beads embellishing the length of the bag and lace work along the top edge. Jackie is knitting hers in red for Valentines Day. Join Jackie on Monday Feb 6. Bring one tube of size E beads- #6. You will also need a long size 2 or 3 circular needle or double points. Call us for more info.

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Wednesday, February 15- 10-12, and 1-3 pm

2 Handed Fair Isle with Linda Miller

Once again we are offering the 2 handed Fair Isle class.

Learn to work in the round using 2 hands and 2 colors. The class is 4 hours long- cost is $15.00. ( We'll order lunch if you need it).

There is homework as we want you to get your hat started before class so the entire 4 hours can be used to stress the 2 handed Fair Isle technique. You must call or stop in to sign up; and pick up your homework assignment. Class space is limited.

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Thursday Feb 9- Heart Cloth

10:00 - 12:00 pm class with JoAnne



We will be making one of these Heart cloths. I will have other heart cloth patterns available as well. Please bring size 7 needles and Fantasy Naturale if you have it. We will have kits available for these cloths as well.

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Tuesday Feb 14- On the couch with Jan

Mother / Child Love Knit In- 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Join Jan on the couch for a family affair- mother and child of ANY ages are welcome to knit or crochet hearts together on Valentines Day- Newbies welcome.

Bring size 7 needles or an H hook and Fantasy Naturale if you have some. We will have kits available.

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JOIN a NEW KNITTING CLASS!! BEGINNER"S WELCOME!!

New Beginners Class on Thursday mornings

Lavanya has started a new beginning knitters class on Thursday mornings- 10:00 - 12:00. Join up with Lavanya if you are a knitting newbie, or if you know someone who is- please pass this info on to them.

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MARILYN's Kids classes meet every 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month- 1:00 - 3:00 pm

February classes: Saturday Feb 11 and 25

On Saturday, Feb 11, Marilyn will be having her young students make this fast Symbol of Valentine's Day.

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Pat's Friday Afternoon Class

1:00 - 3:00 pm in January

Spud & Chloe

Spud (the sheep) is truly the star of the show, the center of attention, and the scene-stealer whether he likes it or not! The wooly twisted loop stitch is used on Spud's body and hair to add depth and dimension to his coat. Spud is loads of fun to knit and even more fun to have around when completed.

Chloe is be knit up later in the winter.

REMEMBER: These projects are only suggestions- you can work on whatever you wish while in class



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Friday Mornings & Afternoons with Debra

10:00 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 3:00


Debra would like to offer two projects in her Friday morning and Monday afternoon classes. She thought it would be nice to offer projects that would make nice Valentine's Day gifts for the man in your life.



She plans on doing the scarf shown here in the Friday morning class, and the Manly Man hat in the afternoon class. She still wants to encourage General knitters to come to work on their projects.

For yarns: We suggest Cashmerino Aran, Worsted Merino Superwash, Encore or Comfort for the scarf. Pur or Encore Chunky are good suggestions for the Manly Man hat- shown here in Pur.



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Pat's Wednesday classes- Hungry Hungry Hippo???

On Wednesdays in January, Pat will be working on some ferocious stuffed animals. She is starting with this Hippo, but there is a whole zoo full of animals to knit! Work them up in worsted weight yarn.

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Pat's Saturday Classes- not only Socks!

Pat's Saturday morning AND afternoon classes want to work on a sampler baby afghan. This will start in January. You can choose the size and the squares to knit. Pat is planning on using either Snuggly Dk or Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK.

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Pat's February socks are coming!!

Pat has chosen a lacey heart pattern called Heart to Heart Socks. She knit them in a new yarn called Serin- part acrylic, part Viloft- a Vicose whose flat fiber cross-section gives it excellent thermal insulation properties. The modified cross-section creates air chambers in textiles which act as a buffer against the cold. Textiles made of Viloft� have particularly good insulation values and provide lightweight warmth. An ideal fiber for cold weather seasons.

Eileen's February Socks are coming too!!



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Wednesday afternoons with Eileen



Eileen's Wednesday afternoon class (4:00 - 6:00) has chosen to work on a sampler afghan themselves! Here is Eileen's first square- all finished.

Eileens' square #2 is shown here

and square #3 - called Rosemary Sprigs

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Saturday Morning February 4--10:00 - 12:00 pm

Class with JoAnne- This week- Hearts ( It is February!)

This week we will be working on Hearts- all kinds- knit & crochet. Please bring size US 7 needles or an H hook.

Focus on DeAire this Week

DeAire- A very fine ultrasoft Merino in a chainette construction. This yarn has great yardage and produces a light and lofty fabric.

New Scarf pattern for DeAire- uses just one hank of DeAire. Embellish with one or two buttons. Fast knitting- one night project!

We have many other designs available for DeAire as well!

What's New?

New from Chiao Goo

Incredible needle set painted with lovely blue flowers.

Bamboo needle containers- VERY reasonably priced. Embellished with etched florals.

EUCALAN IS BACK!!!

We have recently restocked- especially with the sampler packs and the scents of Grapefruit and Lavender. This products cares for your fine knits with a soft soothing aroma.

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FELTED HOT PAD KITS- $8.00

These kits contain the patterns and enough yarn to make 2 hotpads- add an extra ball of Boku to make 2 more hotpads- Thats $12.00 to make 4 hotpads- what a great price!

New Boku/Galway Hotpad Kits-- $8.00

Extra Ball of Boku- $4.00

And as a bonus!- Included in the kit is the pattern for a third hotpad- the square hotpad.

Lizard Cloth Kits- $8.00

Get all of the Fantasy Naturale plus the pattern to make this beautiful Washcloth.

Lizard Cloth Kits- $8.00

Knit It Felt It Book-- $6.00

The Knit It Felt It book contains 60 felted projects- All knit with Plymouth Yarns. That's only 10 cents a pattern!

This is a must have book- originally priced at $24.95.

Road to China Light

New colors of Road to China Light have arrived. This yarn is composed of several different natural fibers blended to create an ultra soft yarn that works up to a DK weight gauge.

The Age of Brass and Steam Shawlette is a lovely canvas for Road To China Light's soft subtle colorways. The Tears of Bronze hat that Joanne knitted up will look very nice in this yarn as well.

The Ididarow is finally over

Remember the Ididarow Wallaby race? Well we finally have a winner- and humble she is not!

Amanda's Wallaby looks really nice- with its asymetric striping on the sleeve. She added thumb holes at the cuffs to keep her hands warm. Amanda knit her Wallaby out of Worsted Merino Superwash. She wore it all day yesterday and commented on how warm it was. This is a great pattern and a great yarn.

CONGRATS AMANDA!!

Is it to be a Giant Day or a Patriot Day?

This weekend is the BIG Weekend in Football- The Superbowl.

While we all watch the game (and the commercials) lets try to get some knitting done. I have 2 special washcloths available for game day knitting. They both work well in Fantasy Naturale!

News about Worsted Merino Superwash

After next week, the price of Worsted Merino Superwash will increase. Please think about using this weekend to stock up on this great yarn before it goes up in price. This 100% fine merino is machine washable and dryable.

So What's in the Pool?

LAST 3 DAYS!!

Royal Llama Silk- great Close-out price of $6.00!

When Royal Llama Silk first arrived at Plymouth Yarn Co, I was so taken by its hand and the depth of its color that I did far more designs for it than for any other yarn that season.

A scrumptous blend of Llama and Silk- there is no nicer yarn. We have several garments for you to take a look at, try on, and knit up. The pool is full and the shelves are too. We are planning on closing out this yarn to make room for new products coming in soon. The price can't be beat! Many patterns available.

The Pool is Full!

1938

1328

1553

F199

What else is on sale this week?

We have some real specials for this week! There are so many new yarns coming in next month that we need to make some room on the shelves. So we are offering some of our best winter yarns at some very special prices all week long.

RIVA- 20% off

Riva is a wool/ acrylic blend that works up at a large gauge. Divinely drifting colorways show off the best attibutes of this yarn. 2 balls makes up this cabled hat- a real favorite. Other patterns available as well.

Coulourscape by Rowan-20% off

100% Lambswool with incredible yardage. Colourscape works up at a chunky weight gauge on large needles. Beautiful drifting colors makes soft stripes. One hank makes up this slouchy hat- perfect for any Guy or Girl.

Marley -- 25% off

Marley is 100% wool and 100% color. This wrapped roving knits up easily and quickly. We have free patterns available- such as this Wrap.

This Weekend's Class List

Week of January 30 - February 4

FRIDAY - February 3
10:00 - 12:00 - General Knitting with Pat
10:00 - 12:00 -General Knitting with Debra
1:00 - 3:00 - General & Beginning Knitting & Crochet with Debra
1:00 - 3:00 - Class with Pat

SATURDAY - February 4
10:00 - 12:00 -- General Knitting with Pat
10:00 - 12:00 - Hearts with JoAnne
10:00 - 12:00 - Beginning Knitting with Eileen
1:00 - 3:00 - February Socks with Eileen
1:00 - 3:00 - February Socks with Pat

MONDAY- February 6
10:00 - 12:00 - Beaded Bag with Jackie
1:00 - 3:00 - General Knitting with Debra

Product of The Day

At the shop we have a great feature-

Product of The Day.

Each day we will display a different product- sometimes something new, other times something you may have missed. Watch for our featured product- each day at The Knitter's Edge.

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For Friday & Saturday- Evita 20% off