knitting, crocheting, yarn, broadview Heights, oh

Upcoming Events

Alpaca Farm Tour

Sunday, July 20
noon - 4 p.m.
You have seen the beautiful alpaca yarn by Moonlight Fibers. You can actually meet the beautiful creatures from which the yarn was sheared. See how it is done, tour the farm, have lunch and take a class, even get a facial or manicure (limited spaces).

Fee is $50 and includes a skein of yarn, pattern , instruction and lunch.

Stitch ‘n Pitch

Thursday, July 10

This is the third year the Cleveland Indians have participated and it is sure to be a fun evening. Ticket information is forthcoming.

Fiber Arts Shop Tour

September 12-21

Gather a group and make your way to a number of yarn and fiber stores that will be participating in a tour of their shops. There will be prizes at each store, a grand prize and special sales during this 10-day event. You may purchase your passport and participating stores beginning July 1.

SOX HOT SPOT

Did you know we are a sox hot spot for several distributors including Skacel, Southwest Trading and Universal Yarns? We have lots of great sock yarns and will be bringing in even more. Read about it on Ravelry in Knitters Magazine and join the contasts. You can win some great prizes!

Sock Carnival Nights

It‘s new, it’s fun and it’s exclusive .Beginning April 7, we are kicking off our Supreme Sock Event. Members will receive a skein of sock yarn (100 grams), a pattern and a free gift. Each event will premier a new yarn so you will be the first to see it! Plus there will be games and prizes. Step right up!

Each session will cost $30, ($27 for DK members).

Annual prepayment discount is 5 percent.

Mark Your Calendar:

April 7

August 11

October 13

December 8

Soft ‘n Sassy Knitting Retreat

October 3 - 5, 2008

Oberlin Inn and Conference Center

The Soft ‘n Sassy Knitting Retreat will be held at the Oberlin Inn and Conference Center, Oberlin, Ohio. The event will be held Friday, October 3 through Sunday, October 5, 2008.

The retreat fee covers the following expenses:

· Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning classes with Anastasia Blaes

· Pattern and Instruction for the Banana Daiquiri Purse

· Pattern, Instruction and supplies for a yarn cocktail jewelry item

· Class Instruction on Finishing Techniques

· Project guidance throughout the weekend

· Accommodations on Friday and Saturday nights (Depending on option selected)

· Welcome party on Friday, October 3 from 7 - 9 p.m. (appetizers and cocktails)

· Breakfast on both Saturday and Sunday

· Saturday lunch and dinner and Author book signing on Saturday Evening

· A Goody bag to commemorate your weekend

· A yarn and supplies market with special pricing for paid attendees

Retreat Options: Fee

Formal Class Times Single (circle one – King or Double) $375

Sat AM: 10:30 –12:30 Per Person Double Occupancy $275

Sat PM: 2 – 4 p.m. Classes & Meals Only $200

Sun AM: 10:30 –12:30 Classes Only (includes Lunch) $150

Meals Only (non-participant) $125

Guest Instructor Anastasia Blaes

Anastasia’s obsession with yarn began almost before she learned to read. Taught to crochet by her grandmother at six years old, her first original design was the infamous Barbie tube top. She soon after taught herself to knit and began designing for herself. Discovering that others were interested in her original designs, she sold finished garments locally and in a baby boutique in Chicago. Anastasia has co-authored two books: The Knitter’s Guide to Yarn Cocktails and The Crocheter’s Guide to Yarn Cocktails with Kelly Wilson. She has designed for several major yarn companies and various magazines, as well as contributing to 101 Designer One-Skein Wonders by Judih Durant. Anastasia is a member of TNNA, CGOA, TKGA and her local knitting guild, the Prince William Purlers. She and her family now live in Virginia.

"YARN COCKTAILS™ patterns have been designed to be stress-free and fun. Their content and presentation convey an atmosphere of enjoyment and relaxation. YARN COCKTAILS™ patterns are meant to be savored, slowly, luxuriously. Just as people sit down with a cocktail to relax at the end of a long day, we want YARN COCKTAILS™ patterns to be that "tasty sip" at the end of the day, a long-anticipated chance to "unwind."

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Become a "Groupie"

Soft ‘n Sassy welcomes new knitters and crocheters, experienced knitters and wannabe knitters and crocheters.We are interested in bringing people together. So if you have some time please pop in and visit. We will offer some suggestions for projects, make introductions and share conversation. There is not cost to sit and knit during these group times. Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be available.

Teens— Mondays 4 -5 p.m.

New Moms— Mondays 10 - noon

Grandmas and soon - to-be Grandmas—

Fridays 10 a.m. - noon

Scarfaholics— Mondays 7 - 8 p.m.

And we already have sock groups at the following times with sock knitters at all levels:

Socks Every other Tuesdays 3 - 4 p.m.

7 - 8 p.m.

Socks Every other Sunday 2 - 3:30 p.m.

Create a Class

Gather three or more friends and we will guide you through the project of your choice. Fee varies depending upon project complexity.

Cotton Wrap— Cute as a Button and Easy too

This stockinette stitch wrap is so easy, yet you can add some decorative touches to embellish it as your own. The large buttons make it fun and colorful.

Sun. April 27 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Fee: $10 plus supplies

Linen Skirt is Ruffled and Fun

Knit a Skirt? Oh yes you can....

The linen yarn from Louet makes this fun and feminine skirt one you’ll throw in your suitcase for many an occasion. It is washable and can be rolled up and tossed in your suitcase. It doesn’t wrinkle.

We will offer a knitalong class beginning Monday, April 21 from 7 - 8:30. And the best part — no finishing. It is made all in one piece with one inch of sewing to encase the waistband. You can view a sample in the store.

Fee: $10 plus supplies.

Mondays beginning April 21.

Speaking of Louet Yarns, they have launched a web based subscription service which will provide consumers and retailers alike with access to over 40 Louet North America patterns on launch day, while adding 2 new patterns per week from that time on. Patterns run across all skill levels, and all Louet North America yarn lines.

There are four different consumer subscription levels available, allowing from 3 pattern downloads to unlimited downloads. There are also consumer early bird specials during the first week of the service. Check out ouet.com and please tell them we referred you. Thanks.

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