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What We're Buzzing About:
Aran Squares & More Knitalong
Our afghan knitalong has come to a close, but for those of you who aren't quite finished (myself included!) here's the list of squares:
January Block #17, Hourglass Eyelets
December Block #56, Grapevine
November Block #43, Staghorn Cable
October Block: #40, Flame Chevron
September Block: #2, Cables & Lace
August Block: #7, Cable Check
July Block: #14, Willow Bud Tree
June Block: #41, Lizard Lattice
May Block: #20, Bobble Rib
April Block: #13, Germaine Stitch
March Block: #11, Little Shells
February Block: #15, Six-Stitch Cable
Our afghan knitalong has come to a close, but for those of you who aren't quite finished (myself included!) here's the list of squares:
January Block #17, Hourglass Eyelets
December Block #56, Grapevine
November Block #43, Staghorn Cable
October Block: #40, Flame Chevron
September Block: #2, Cables & Lace
August Block: #7, Cable Check
July Block: #14, Willow Bud Tree
June Block: #41, Lizard Lattice
May Block: #20, Bobble Rib
April Block: #13, Germaine Stitch
March Block: #11, Little Shells
February Block: #15, Six-Stitch Cable
Welcome to Knitting Bee! We have an amazing selection of inspiring yarns and supplies for knitting and
crochet, a full roster of how-to classes, a cozy place to sit and stitch, plus friendly helping hands to make
sure your project is a success. Come in and say hello!
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday Noon-4pm. Closed Mondays.
Open until 8:30pm Wednesdays for Knit Night and Late Shopping
crochet, a full roster of how-to classes, a cozy place to sit and stitch, plus friendly helping hands to make
sure your project is a success. Come in and say hello!
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday Noon-4pm. Closed Mondays.
Open until 8:30pm Wednesdays for Knit Night and Late Shopping
Recent Arrivals updated 5/11/08
Panda Silk from Crystal Palace Yarns - All colors in stock! Fabulous for socks, baby or lace.
Shawl Hugs & Pins from Gita Maria - Exquisite glass enameled designs on sterling silver.
New Patterns from Cocoknits! We love these stylish sweater designs.
Lantern Moon Summer Totes - A tisket, a tasket ... wouldn't you love a new basket?!
Lantern Moon Ebony Destiny Circulars - Get addicted. Really. Fabulous.
Clover's Pen Style Needle Felting Tool - Wow! Adusts to 1, 2 or 3 needles. We also have applique molds!
Dream in Color Classy - New shipment, new spring colorways in our favorite handpainted superwash.
Knitter's Magazine - Spring issue is in, complete with questionable cover sweater.
Pagewood Farms Sock Yarn - The new shipment is here!!! Find out why we LOVE this yarn ...
Lorna's Laces Shepard Sock & Helen's Lace - New colorways!
Blue Heron Rayon Metallic & Beaded Rayon Metallic - Absolutely scrumptious, you have to see it.
Bergere de France Magic & Trapeze Jacket Pattern - As seen in Vogue & Interweave ... everyone loves this great jacket!
Pure Cotton from Debbie Bliss - Ultra soft worsted weight in fruity colors. The Coastlines design booklet is wonderful.
Punta del Este South American Cotton - Delicious hand-dyed hanks! Click on the photos above for some cute free patterns.
Vogue Knitting Spring Issue - Chock full of warm-weather designs. Which will be your favorite?
Nature Cotton & Patagonia from Araucania - Soft & textural chunky cotton in brilliant colors. Yummy!
GGH Tara - Lightweight cotton & acrylic blend for a cozy summer cardi or shrug.
Panda Silk from Crystal Palace Yarns - All colors in stock! Fabulous for socks, baby or lace.
Shawl Hugs & Pins from Gita Maria - Exquisite glass enameled designs on sterling silver.
New Patterns from Cocoknits! We love these stylish sweater designs.
Lantern Moon Summer Totes - A tisket, a tasket ... wouldn't you love a new basket?!
Lantern Moon Ebony Destiny Circulars - Get addicted. Really. Fabulous.
Clover's Pen Style Needle Felting Tool - Wow! Adusts to 1, 2 or 3 needles. We also have applique molds!
Dream in Color Classy - New shipment, new spring colorways in our favorite handpainted superwash.
Knitter's Magazine - Spring issue is in, complete with questionable cover sweater.
Pagewood Farms Sock Yarn - The new shipment is here!!! Find out why we LOVE this yarn ...
Lorna's Laces Shepard Sock & Helen's Lace - New colorways!
Blue Heron Rayon Metallic & Beaded Rayon Metallic - Absolutely scrumptious, you have to see it.
Bergere de France Magic & Trapeze Jacket Pattern - As seen in Vogue & Interweave ... everyone loves this great jacket!
Pure Cotton from Debbie Bliss - Ultra soft worsted weight in fruity colors. The Coastlines design booklet is wonderful.
Punta del Este South American Cotton - Delicious hand-dyed hanks! Click on the photos above for some cute free patterns.
Vogue Knitting Spring Issue - Chock full of warm-weather designs. Which will be your favorite?
Nature Cotton & Patagonia from Araucania - Soft & textural chunky cotton in brilliant colors. Yummy!
GGH Tara - Lightweight cotton & acrylic blend for a cozy summer cardi or shrug.
If you'd like to keep current on all the happenings at the shop - including early notice of our class lists,
knitalong updates and more - sign up on our Contact page. It's Bee-licious!
knitalong updates and more - sign up on our Contact page. It's Bee-licious!
Friday Night Socks Goes Macho
You asked for it, you got it! After hearing requests for a "manly" sock, Stephanie & Christina have selected Basic Ribbed Socks from Spun Magazine
for our May Sock of the Month. In reality, this sock swings both ways ... it's all in the yarn you choose and who you decide to knit for! Stephanie is
making a pair for her lucky hubby in gorgeous handpainted Denali from Pagewood Farm, very yummy! Other great yarn choices would be Trekking,
Missoni Stile, or Step.
Did you know that at every month's meeting Stephanie & Christina usually include a free mini-workshop on a different sock topic? At our May meeting
the focus was heel flaps. Who knows what June will bring? Remember, Sock Club is our FREE monthly knitalong dedicated to all things socks. We meet
the second Friday of every month from 6pm-8pm. You don't have to start a new sock every time; bring your sock in progress and enjoy the sock
camaraderie. We just ask that you work with materials purchased at the shop. See you there!
You asked for it, you got it! After hearing requests for a "manly" sock, Stephanie & Christina have selected Basic Ribbed Socks from Spun Magazine
for our May Sock of the Month. In reality, this sock swings both ways ... it's all in the yarn you choose and who you decide to knit for! Stephanie is
making a pair for her lucky hubby in gorgeous handpainted Denali from Pagewood Farm, very yummy! Other great yarn choices would be Trekking,
Missoni Stile, or Step.
Did you know that at every month's meeting Stephanie & Christina usually include a free mini-workshop on a different sock topic? At our May meeting
the focus was heel flaps. Who knows what June will bring? Remember, Sock Club is our FREE monthly knitalong dedicated to all things socks. We meet
the second Friday of every month from 6pm-8pm. You don't have to start a new sock every time; bring your sock in progress and enjoy the sock
camaraderie. We just ask that you work with materials purchased at the shop. See you there!
May Yarn of the Month:
Rowan Summer Tweed Yarn & Booklets - 15% Off
This wonderful yarn combines the luxury of silk with the
durability of cotton. The perfect all-season yarn for the Pacific NW!
Rowan Summer Tweed Yarn & Booklets - 15% Off
This wonderful yarn combines the luxury of silk with the
durability of cotton. The perfect all-season yarn for the Pacific NW!
Upcoming Don't Miss Classes
Continental Knitting with Tess Mattos
Learn to knit and purl while carrying the yarn in your left hand. Also known as “picking,” this method is arguably
more efficient, faster, and easier on your hands and arms. Basic knitting skills required. Class fee: $20.00
Friday 5/16, 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Double Hook Crochet with Darla J. Fanton
Learn how to use the double hook from the gal who wrote the book! Create a wonderfully textured reversible fabric
that looks like a cross between knit and crochet and has a distinctly different color pattern on each side. Great for
scarves, afghans, dishcloths and more. Darla’s publications on the topic include Reversible Scrap Afghans from
American School of Needlework and Scrubbies: A Dozen Reversible Dish Cloths from Leisure Arts. Ask for a
materials list. Class fee: $25.00
Saturday 5/31, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Continental Knitting with Tess Mattos
Learn to knit and purl while carrying the yarn in your left hand. Also known as “picking,” this method is arguably
more efficient, faster, and easier on your hands and arms. Basic knitting skills required. Class fee: $20.00
Friday 5/16, 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Double Hook Crochet with Darla J. Fanton
Learn how to use the double hook from the gal who wrote the book! Create a wonderfully textured reversible fabric
that looks like a cross between knit and crochet and has a distinctly different color pattern on each side. Great for
scarves, afghans, dishcloths and more. Darla’s publications on the topic include Reversible Scrap Afghans from
American School of Needlework and Scrubbies: A Dozen Reversible Dish Cloths from Leisure Arts. Ask for a
materials list. Class fee: $25.00
Saturday 5/31, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
