What a turn out!

Today was the first day of the "Getting Started Knitting Hats" Class.

We had about 7 ladies attend, and each with a different yarn and each will have a different looking finished hat.

Don't miss out on these classes, they fill up pretty fast, so if you're interested, call and reserve your seat. Basic knitting skills are required, if you do not know how to knit at all, these classes are not for you.

They are not meant to teach a person HOW to knit as a skill - but how to knit a PATTERN.

However if you want to LEARN TO KNIT, call and make an appointment with Kate for a Private Lesson.  Perhaps in just couple lessons, you just may be ready to knit a hat, and you can get in on one of these classes!

Friday Nov 13 Ear Flap Hat
Friday Nov 20 Foliage (easy lace)
Friday Dec 4   Really Warm Hat

Fridays Noon - 1:30
Only $15.00

 

Pictured Above :  Foliage

DID YOU SEE???!!!

There is a POLL at the VERY BOTTOM of our blog. 

ALL the way down there.. Please take a second and choose as many answers that apply to you, and give us an idea of what you'd like to see in the shop!  The more answers we get, the more we can see what would be a great new little tidbit to have in the shop this holiday season!

Happy Knitting!

Mad Hatters - Next Group Meeting Next Saturday

Mandy would like to invite all of you baby hat knitters for an open knitting session with her on Saturday, November 14 from 12:00 - 4:00.This session is also open to anyone interested in learning how to make the baby hats.You can share ideas on some special holiday hat patterns.
Please come! Our Price: FREE!!

Just Added - Felt Slippers class

These felt slippers are fun to make and are amazing to wear. Warm and fuzzy, what could be better. Think about making a few pairs for gifts this holiday season,there is still time.

I am hoping we can do this next Wednesday, November 11th at 2pm - 5pm.

I'm interested in another slippers class

Need help with a special project?

Private classes may be the best answer. We know you are busy so let's set it up with your schedule. Our new pricing policy for private classes is $30.00 for an hour and a half. Each additional person is just $10.00. This makes it nice for you to set up a class for you and a few friends.

Learn to Knit with Kate
You set up the time, only $25.00
Bring a friend for $10.00
Call to schedule your class (970)-259-9827

Weekly Knitting Groups

Come in and join a group!

Play on Monday evenings or Sunday afternoons. Enjoy the lively company, bring a snack and a friend - and relax with us! Each week is open to all knitters. See what everyone is making and get some ideas. You can even join some of the ladies with a Knit-Along.

Starting this Monday our group wants to focus on small Knitalong projects. This week we are working on simple, cabled, fingerless mitts. Next week we are starting a chunky, buttoned neck-warmer.

 

Knit Night with Kara

4-7 PM Every Monday
OR

NEW! Sundays with Lani 12 - 4

It's FREE!!!

Get Started Knitting Hats

Starts Tomorrow
Fridays Noon - 1:30
Only $15.00
Take advantage of these great classes. Hats are fun, easy and fast. Give hats to all of your friends and family this holiday season.

Friday Nov 6   Spiral Rib Hat
Friday Nov 13 Ear Flap Hat
Friday Nov 20 Foliage (easy lace)
Friday Dec 4   Really Warm Hat

TRUNK SHOW!

Trunk Show this Saturday - 11:00 - 4:00 Linda Geer is here showing and selling all of her hand knit scarves. Sometimes it is just easier to buy one that is already knit. Linda is also taking special orders, come by and pick out some yarn and a pattern and hire her to knit it. Come by Saturday and see what she has.

First Snow at the Shop

Perfect knitting atmosphere if you ask me!

Happy Knitting!

Classes!

Any Ideas on new classes?
Classes are the best way to move with confidence into a new level of knitting. We want to set up classes for November and December that you would enjoy so let us know what kind of classes interest you.   

Send us your feedback today.


Are you interested in another Felt Slippers class? We are thinking of adding this class one more time before the end of the year.
I'm interested in another slippers class


Need help with a special project? Private classes may be the best answer. We know you are busy so let's set it up with your schedule. Our new pricing policy for private classes is $30.00 for an hour and a half. Each additional person is just $10.00. This makes it nice for you to set up a class for you and a few friends.

Learn to Knit with Kate
You set up the time
only $25.00
bring a friend for $10.00
call to schedule your class (970)-259-9827

 

Mmmm, Knitting and Tea!

We are still carrying the Ingenuitea tea pots, a great assortment of tea and our signature Yarn mugs. These make a great hostess gift. Remember drinking tea is a great way to keep your immune system strong, helping keep away the flu this season. Try to drink 7 cups a day. Make tea a part of your life! You'll be glad you did.

Need a Great Party Idea? Plan your next birthday party, girls night out or baby shower at Yarn. You can do something different this year. We are working with Heather at the Cake Cafe to provide you with great treats and/or catered food for the party.  All ages welcome. Think about us next time you want to plan a fun party.

Sock Of The Month - SOTM!

Sock of the Month

Sock of the Month Club is still going strong. A membership to this club entitles you to a special kit every month (or every other month). It's like getting a special gift for yourself. The kit comes at the beginning of each month. If you love socks you will love these kits. The patterns are unique and the yarns are always the latest and greatest.  You should try it out.  This would make a great gift for a friend. They could get this special package each  month of the year and think about what a wonderful friend you are. See some past kits, check out our blog.

Our Price: $ 24.95 plus shipping

We're not just knitting anymore!

We're not just knitting anymore Yarn is introducing some new classes this season. We have expanded into Spinning, Weaving and Lockerhooking. We are also carrying local, handspun yarns, local roving for spinning and felting and spinning wheels from Louet. We have a small spinning group which meets each Thursday afternoon. Spinning with Pam Dyer starts this month. This is a 3-session class. She will start you on a drop spindle, teaching you the basics of how it all works. The second session you get to try out a spinning wheel. The third sessions you get to ply 2 strands into one. This is a fun time. I'm interested in learning to spin Lockerhooking with Pam Dyer. Here is another way to work with raw fibers. In this class Pam shows the simple way to use roving and make a small trivet or hot pad. Once you pick up this technique you can make great rugs and wall hangings. November 11, 10am - 1pm  $30.00 plus $35.00 kit Tapestry Weaving with Mary Alice Hern Another great use of yarn, weaving can be extremely creative and satisfying. This class goes through basic weaving techniques on a simple table loom. I'm interested in weaving

Open Knitting Groups!

Knitting Groups
Come in and join a group. Play on Monday evenings or Sunday afternoons. Enjoy the lively company, bring a snack and a friend - and relax with us!

Each week is open to all knitters. See what everyone is making and get some ideas. You can even join some of the ladies with a Knit-Along.

 Starting this Monday our group wants to focus on small Knit-Along projects. This week we are starting simple, cable, fingerless mitts.

Knit Night with Kara

4-7 PM Every Monday

or

NEW! Sundays with Lani 12 - 4

It's FREE!!!

Fingerless "LOVES"!

Fingerless Gloves
Back by popular demand

Another great gift idea.
Join Kate in this 2 session class.
Basic knitting skills required.

Tuesdays Dec 1 and 8 5:30 - 7:00
$30.00
 

Get Started Knitting Hats!

Get Started Knitting Hats
Fridays Noon - 1:30
Only $15.00
Take advantage of these great classes. Hats are fun, easy and fast. Give hats to all of your friends and family this holiday season.

Friday Nov 6   Spiral Rib Hat
Friday Nov 13 Ear Flap Hat
Friday Nov 20 Foliage (easy lace)
Friday Dec 4   Really Warm Hat

Open Knitting Sessions

If you find yourself easily distracted, Come into the shop during open knitting sessions! Sundays from 12 noon to 4 pm is Knitting with Lani. Bring whatever project you are working on and take advantage of some good company and some undivided knitting time!

Then as always, Knit Night with Kara - Mondays from 4pm til 7pm. We'll be having a knit-along during these sessions. This week is a pair of adorable Cabled Mitts/Arm Warmers - Come by the shop to preview the sample and mark your calendars to come and knit with us! And best of all, great friends, great fun, great tea, and great knitting. Plus it's free knitting time, what more can you ask for?!

Look what's back!

Well, the YarnDurango blog is back, it's been so long!

I'm Brandy, and Kara recruited me to get a few things up and running again, and this blog is one of my new tasks! From now on, this will be THE ONE blog you go to for ALL the info Yarn puts out. The old blogs are officially dead, so stick it right here cause you're in the right place!

 

AND...

How about the snow?! Snow arrived in Durango about a month earlier than it did the last 2 years. I don't know about you, but I wasn't ready for snow yet and I have a sudden urge to knit my fingers off! If you're feeling like I do, and you haven't come in lately then stop by. We have new yarn coming in weekly - almost daily - and we have lots of patterns and books to choose from.

Here's one of the new books we received recently, and it's adorable! The author is an amazing knitter and designer!

Ok, moving on!
We'll be posting regularly, listing classes, events and even new orders of yarns we've received. I know, it's been so long, it might be a lot to process all at once, but don't forget us! Remember to check back in, and please leave comments. Tell me how you like the new blog, and the new look that will soon emerge, and if you want to see something or need some info, COMMENT! I'll respond every day that I am in the shop, which is about 3-4 days a week. Let me know what you think, I'll be posting all the shop info you will ever need, and maybe a few fun things as well.

Hope you enjoy, and Happy Knitting!
Brandy
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