I’d just like to take a moment to share some of my favorite images from the recent TurtleDove Trunk Show, for those of you who live out of town, or just missed out.  It was an amazing day!  

Everyone loves Erica, especially when she shows up with mountains of gorgeous hand-dyed perfection.

Doors opened at 11 AM, and by noon, I’d estimate that about half the yarn had been spoken for.  Erica says that she came in with 200 skeins of Alouette Lulu, Pigeon, Starling, Magpie, Rarebird Lace, Myna Lace, Flicker, and many more, and I’d estimate that she probably only took a very small fraction of that home with her at the end of the day.  

I think we have to call this the Summer Edition, since she says that she plans to try and do this again later in the year, and on a recurring (seasonal, hopefully!) basis.  

So, what did you guys think?  Anything you didn’t get a chance to grab?  Anything you want to rave, or to brag about?  Anything you’d like Erica to bring back for another pass at a later date?

Can I just take a moment to brag about my acquisition?  I owe a very special knitter a bunch of thanks for being so generous as to part with it so that I could scoop it up with my grabby little paws.

 Hoping you guys had as much fun as me,

Emily

March Classes
If there is a class that you’re interested in taking, please give us a call at 224-BULL (2855).

March Block of the Month with Erica
Tuesday, March 10th, 6 – 8 pm
The Block of the Month project is commencing! Over the year, we’ll make 12 blocks that will later be seamed into a beautiful blanket. We’ll squeeze in a few extra blocks for those of you wishing to complete an afghan in time for Christmas. The blocks get progressively more complex and this is a great way to learn (or hone) some knitting techniques and add some decorative stitches to your repertoire. You buy your yarn as you go along, so you avoid any expensive initial investments.
$20

Learn to Knit with Erica
Saturdays, March 21st and 28th, 2-4 pm
Learn the basics of knitting while making these great fingerless mitts! You’ll learn to cast-on, knit, purl, change color & bind off during this project. After completing the pair of mitts, you’ll have the skills required to tackle more challenging knitting projects on your own.
$25, No experience is required for this class.

Learn to Knit Socks on 2 circular needles with Erica
Wednesdays, March 11th, 18th, and 25th, 6-8 pm
Learn to knit socks without touching double pointed needles! This 3-session class will teach you all you need to know to knit socks on 2 circular needles. This class is ideal for someone who has never made a pair of socks, or someone who is a veteran & is just looking to learn this great technique.
$25, you must know how to knit and purl before registering for this class.

Learn to Crochet with Shari
Saturdays, March 14th and 28th, 11 am -1pm
In this class you’ll make a small pouch while learning single crochet, crochet seaming and a tiny bit of double crochet. Perfect size for gift cards, credit cards, etc. Not as daunting (or boring) as a scarf, and a little more than coasters.
$25, No experience required.

Elizabethan Scarf with Hannah
Tuesdays, March 17th and 24th, 6-8 pm
Maybe you’ve spotted Hannah working on this scarf in the shop. This is an excellent introduction to simple lace work as well as short rows. If you need further enticement, this scarf requires no purling! Blocking nuances will also be discussed. Fun project for both the novice and veteran knitter.
$25, Participants should be comfortable with casting on and knitting.

Stripey Oven Mitts and Trivet/Potholder with Hannah
Mondays, March 16th and 23rd, 6-8 pm
This class is great for beginning knitters wanting to wade a little deeper into the craft. Knit and felt some striped mitts and a snazzy trivet cum potholder. We’ll cover knitting in the round, increasing and decreasing stitches, following a pattern, deciphering knitter-speak and abbreviations, making an i-cord, and felting basics. Pick as many colors as you want to work with.
$25. Participants should be comfortable casting on, knitting, and purling.

Please note, a non-refundable $10 deposit is needed at the time you sign up to hold your place in a class. This charge will go towards your payment of the class.