Lauren Loeffler is coming back again next week- for a class on needle felting. This class always sells out fast, so call and get signed up soon. You will want to have a felted bag or bowl to needle felt onto.
If you don't have a canvas already, you can purchase a small "blank" zippered bag to use. These are really cute.
Tuesday April 10 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Jan's class on the couch
The Zinnia Cloth 
The Zinnia cloth will teach you a lot about short rowing. You will need a half ball of Fantasy Naturale for the main color. We can supply the small amount of contrast color you need for the center. Bring size 7 needles.
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Wednesdays continuing April 11 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Crochet Fair Isle with Milly
Crochet Fair Isle??? I have never heard of that! Well, Milly has come up with a way and she is willing to share her new found knowledge.
Take a look at what Milly has created here. This is a great way to use up your stash. Only a knowledge of single crochet is needed. Wow- how's that for easy!
Milly asks that you bring at least 2 colors in the worsted weight yarn of your choice, plus a size H crochet hook.
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New technique classes-
Monday afternoon- 1:00 - 3:00 pm with JoAnne
April 9: Seaming- Class is full
April 23: Cast ons & Bind offs
April 18: Seaming Class- 6:30 - 8:30 pm
I will be starting with a Seaming class on April 9 and continuing on April 23 with a cast on and bind off class. These are individual classes- you can sign up for one or both. And more technique classes are coming too!
These are good classes if I don't say so myself! You will learning something- I guarantee it! In the April 9 class you will learn how to make your garments look more professional. In the April 23 class you will learn several ways to cast on sts and bind them off, and when to best use each method.
NOTE: I have just added a second seaming class since the April 9 class filled. Wednesday, April 18 6:30 - 8:30 pm. This class will be limited to 8 students.
More classes will follow!
Please call to sign up! I will be holding these classes in our largest classroom so more students can attend.
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Tuesdays April 10 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Baby Sweater with Lori
Next week Lori will be starting a new baby sweater- this is a multidirectional garment- with a one piece construction. There's a lot of learning here! This will be fun. You will need worsted weight yarn- (200g) and size 7 or 8 needles. The sweater as shown will fit 3-6 months.
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This week: Eileen's classes.
Everyone just adores the Linen Stitch Scarf knit in Koigu. We have come up with a fast way for you to learn to work the Linen Stitch with ease- by making a bookmark! In any of Eileen's classes this week- knit up this project while gaining the expertise to do the scarf. Bring about 10g of a sock yarn- or use one of our 10g balls for only $1.00 ( while they last).
Dottie's Linen Stitch Scarf is so pretty, it has enticed so many people to try it! Now try a bookmark first to learn the method.
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April 12- Thursday 1:00 - 3:00 pm
NEW Beginner crochet class with Amy
Next week Amy will be working on an afghan square called the Alternate Puff Stitch square. This can also be a great washcloth. Bring some Fantasy Naturale (or the worsted weight yarn of youre choice) and a size H hook.
This is one of the fastest growing classes we have. Amy is terrific and she is showing how much fun crochet can be!
ALSO- please note... Amy encourages all to work on a crochet project of their own choice. The featured project of week is just a suggestion- and its usually a fun one too.
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Saturday April 7- 10:00 - 12:00 with JoAnne
We are going to have a catch up day!
Work on whatever project you wish. As its a holiday week for so many, I don't want to start a new project. Let's gain some ground on our UFOs on Saturday.
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Wednesdays with Linda Miller
10:00 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 3:00
Next week Linda will be starting to teach a new sideways scarf/cowl knit in Feather & Fan.
She knit this cowl in our new Ayatori by Noro. The soft hand and springlike colors make for a great warm weather cowl. For a more Fall look, you can work this cowl in the new Silk Garden Lite. Bring a 24" circular size 5 or 6.
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Monday April 9-- 10:00 - 12:00 pm
Class with Jackie
Jackie is going to start working on an Entrelac scarf next week- using weither our new Ayatori or Silk Garden Lite. Bring size 6 needles.
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Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm Continuing April 12
Men's Class
We have started a men's class! Joe- a local knitter, Pints & Purls attendee, and raveler has agreed to lead the class. So calling all men- whether you are a knitter or a crochetter- please give this new group a try. Please call to sign up. Bring any current project, and we will see where we go from there.
NOTE from Joe:
Joe would really like to do a group project. His idea is to try felted house slippers (big felted socks). These can easy for those who are beginners, or embellished with cables or Fair Isle to challenge those who are more advanced knitters.
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Thursday April 12
10:00 - 12:00 Class with JoAnne
Next week we will be learning the linen Stitch by working on the bookmark. Bring about 10g of sock yarn if you have some. Also bring some size 2 needles.
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Friday Mornings & Afternoons with Debra
Continuing April 6!
Debra is teaching everyone the Magic Loop technique while working on 2 socks at a time. Any sock yarn will do!!
You will need a 40" long needle in a size that works with your chosen yarn.
In mid April, Debra will be starting toe up socks using Magic Loop!!
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April socks are here!
Pat's April Socks are knit using our new Koigu along with a solid sock yarn. Eileen;s April socks are knit out of Koigu as well: take a look!
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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 latest square- not blocked yet, so Eileen and I are holding it out flat; but you can tell how lovely it is. Below see some of her other squares. This is a great long term project- join in anytime.
Pints 'n' Purls will be collecting knit and crocheted e-reader cozies to donate to the Bethlehem Area Public Library throughout the month of April. BAPL will sell these cozies at the library and plans to put the proceeds toward their Room To Grow initiative to add a new children's center. The charity knit-a-long kicked off Monday, April 2 at the Bethlehem Brew Works. Marielle, the PnP 
As shown on the back cover of May 2012 Creative Knitting- The Whitney Child's pullover- with sizing from 2-10 is a simple yet interesting quick knit. 
