Springtime at The Yarn Haven... 

Well, spring is officially here now and with the warmer weather comes some new classes making summer sweaters, ties for Dad for Father's Day, and golf club covers.  We're also starting a couple of KALs (knit-a-longs).  So be sure to stop by the shop and check out all of our classes to see if there are ones that you'd like to take.

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 Friday Night Knitting Club...

The FNKC meets on the 1st and 3rd Friday evenings of each month from 6-9 pm.  During our FNKC, we're having special treats for you on the 1st Friday of each month.  March's special FNKC where Cary showed us how to make felted stitch markers was so much fun that I didn't even get a chance to pick up my knitting that night.  Thanks, Cary, for not only showing us how to make the stitch markers, but bringing all of the materials to make them.  If you'd like to purchase some of Cary's felted stitch markers, you can do so at her Etsy store.  Just to go www.etsy.com and search for the user name "Jelby".  She has some really cute ones!  On April 4 ,we're going to have our Warm Up America night.  Instead of working on our own knitting and crocheting projects that night, we're going to be making some more 7" x 9" squares for our Warm Up America afghan.  So bring some washable worsted weight yarn and your needles or hook.  If you'd prefer to bring a darning needle and start sewing our afghan squares together, then that's great as well.  Then on May 2, we're going to have another UFO Night.  Bring a knitting or crocheting project that you haven't worked on in a while.  Remember, WIPs (works in progress) are NOT UFOs (unfinished objects).  :-)

The FNKC is not an exclusive club...everyone is welcome...and there's no fee to join in!  Just bring your knitting or crocheting project AND a snack to share.

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Girls' Night Out Workshop...

There's another Girls' Night Out Workshop (GNOW) on the horizon!  We'll be having these every month that has a 5th Friday.  These will be workshops with fun projects that will only cost $25 to attend.  The next GNOW will be on May 30 from 6-9 pm.  Lisa is going to be giving you lots and lots of Knitting Tips.  She will have handouts on subjects like how to figure out where to put the buttonholes so they'll be evenly spaced, or how to do a gauge swatch...and how to make adjustments if you're not knitting to gauge, etc.  So come with a list of your questions, and if you have a project that you need help on, bring that as well.   You'll also need to bring a calculator, pencil, notepad, and a 4 x 4 swatch knitted in stockinette stitch.  You should leave this workshop with most of your questions answered, lots of new ideas, and be better prepared to tackle new knitting projects.  You will need to pre-register and pay for this workshop just like you do for our classes.  Refreshments will be provided.  So come join us for a fun night of learning a lot of helpful tips that will make your knitting experience more enjoyable.

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Girls' Night Out Workshops...

• Friday, August 29 - Koolaid Yarn Dyeing

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Block of the Month Club...

Joining our Block of the Month Club is a fun way to get to know fellow crafters while working with wonderful yarn.  You can "jump in" any month you want.  Each month you buy one skein of Malabrigo yarn and learn one stitch pattern.  The class is FREE with the purchase of the yarn.  At the end of 12 months you will have enough blocks to put together a unique & gorgeous sampler throw that will be an heirloom.  Classes will be from 1-2 pm on Tuesdays OR 1-2 pm on Saturdays.  Knitters, come on the 1st or 3rd Tuesday or Saturday of the month.  Crocheters, come on the 2nd Tuesday or Saturday of the month.  In October 2008 we'll set aside a day to show you how to put your throws together.  Pre-registration is required.  Prerequisite:  You must already know how to knit or crochet to attend this class.

Knitters, for the April class, we're going to do a cable stitch so you'll need to bring either a cable needle, or a double-pointed needled or the inside of a double-sided stitch holder...i.e. something to hold some stitches separately from you knitting needle.  Please cast on 63 stitches (using size 8 needles) and knit 5 rows before coming to class.  We're casting on extra stitches this month because cables tend to draw in so much that the square will be smaller if we don't add more stitches.  Ask me how I know. :-)

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Build a Class...

Do you want to learn how to do something, but don't see a class offered for that particular project?  Well, here is your chance to learn just what you want to learn with our "Build a Class".  Just tell me what you're wanting to learn and I'll design a class for that project.  We'll set a date sometime during the next month or two and put it in our newsletter so others can join us if they want.  So put on your thinking caps and tell me what you want to learn!!