fine tweed haze

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Rowan’s new yarn ~ Fine Tweed Haze comes in 10 gorgeous shades. It contains superfine alpaca and extra fine merino wool. The colorful flecks of tweed add texture and interest to your projects. A fluffy haze gives this yarn a cozy soft feel. Sturdy enough for color work and beautiful enough to stand on its own.

Rowan has several lovely projects perfect for the Fine Tweed Haze, or look at patterns you’ve already purchased. What do you have that you could use DK with? Need help? Come into the shop and we can get you started on something cozy for autumn.

early bloomer

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The Early Bloomer by Heidi Kirrmaier. Knit with a DK but sport weight will do as well ~ if you get gauge. Pattern calls for a size 4 on the body and 2.5 for the ribbing.

*Christy used Sueno Tweed by Hikoo for her body and Island Blend by Rowan for the blooms.

*Dawn also used the Sueno Tweed for her main color but Cirro by The Fibre Co. for the blooms.

DK or sport weight is well suited for all season sweater wearing. Knit with a cotton or linen blend and a short sleeve for summer. Merino and a long sleeve for freezing Iowa winters. And if you want to really add some color…each section of flowers could be a different color. The Early Bloomer gives you another opportunity to stash bust. Checking all the boxes with this pattern.

Level 2 Brioche class

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Level 2 Brioche with Jean

Sunday, September 17th at 2:00pm

You’ll learn how to work one and two color brioche flat as well as increases and decreases. You’ll also receive an original pattern so that you can practice your new skills.

Please bring two colors of worsted weight non-super wash wool and a 16-inch, size 5 circular knitting needle to class .

Class is $20 and registration is required. Call the shop or pop in to sign up.

the lamina wrap

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Isn’t this wrap beautiful?

The Lamina Wrap by Ambah O’Brien was knit by a lovely customer and she completed it in two weeks! It is a fingering weight shawl, knit on the bias with a size 5 needle. Lindsey chose nine gorgeous shades from Dream and Color’s, Lamb and Goat with Woolfolk’s, Tynd for the main color. The cashmere in the Lamb and Goat make a very luxurious fabric, and if you’ve been in the shop then I don’t have to tell you that Woolfolk’s, Tynd only adds to the lovely drape.

You can be very creative with the colors in the Lamina Wrap. Use an ombré skein, a solid colorway, or make it a stash buster. There are almost two thousand projects (probably more by now) on Ravelry to give you ideas. The designer has included a cowl pattern for those who are wanting a smaller project. The pattern is well written and allows for the knitter to truly make it their own.

Pop in the shop and get started on yours ~ this is a great all weather shawl. Light enough for air conditioning and warm enough for an autumn evening.

beginning brioche

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Sunday, April 16th at 1:30pm. Class is $20 plus materials.

Have you tried the brioche stitch before? Does it seems scary and above your pay grade? Never fear. We have the perfect lady to teach you where to begin. Jean will be helping to you overcome that fear and stretch your skill level.

Brioche is a knitting technique that creates a thick, cushiony, reversible fabric that is perfect for cowls, scarves, and shawls, as well as larger items. In this introductory class, you’ll learn how to do two-color brioche in-the-round. You’ll receive the instruction and pattern needed to complete a cozy cowl and the basics for advancing your brioche skills.

Skills required // experience with knit and purl stitches & knitting in the round. 

Materials needed: 

⁃ two contrasting worsted-weight yarns – 2 oz. Each

⁃ Size 6/__cm 16” circular needle

⁃ Stitch marker

⁃ Darning needle

⁃ Scissors

Homework: with darker color, cast on 114 stitches and work 5 rows of garter stitch in-the-round.

Call the shop or pop in to register, class size will be limited.

cuff down sock class

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Part 1: Sunday, March 12th at 1:30pm // learn how to cast on and spend the next two weeks getting ready to turn your heel in part 2.

Part 2: Sunday, March 26th at 1:30pm // learn to turn your heel and how to complete the sock.

Erin will be teaching the cuff down method of sock knitting. It’s easier than you think. Socks make a great travel or on the go project. They are small, portable and give you an excuse to buy that beautiful single skein sock yarn you have your eye on..

Class fee is $20 per session plus your materials. Requirements for this class are // knit and purl stitches, knit in the round, and be able to magic loop or use dpn’s.

Class size is limited. Call the shop or stop in to register.

entrelac class

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Sunday, February 12th at 1:30pm

Have you seen these clever and beautiful squares knit and wondered how they achieved it? Erin will show you how in the making of the Quant headband. This is a free pattern on Ravelry.

Class fee is $20 plus your materials. This pattern calls for a size 8 needle, but bring sizes 6, 7, and 8 if you have them so you are able to obtain the correct gauge. Must be able to cast on and do the knits and purl stitches. Arrive early to select your yarn used to get this look of color work.

Call the shop or pop in to register. Size will be limited.