To the Loyal Customers of Knitting Temptations,
A gift has been made in your honor to Heifer International to help struggling people around the world become self-reliant for food and income. May this gift bring you joy as it brings hope to a family in need.
And great news – just in time for the holidays! Recognizing the extreme need that exists around the world right now, a group of generous Heifer donors will be matching all gifts up to a total of $550,000!
If you would also like to give a personal donation to Heifer International, your gifts can reach out to twice as many people because every contribution will be matched dollar-for-dollar while Heifer's Holiday Matching Gift Challenge is underway. Give now while your gift will be matched.
And, because each family who receives Heifer livestock agrees to Pass on the Gift of livestock offspring to help another family in need, the impact of your gift today will continue to multiply even for generations to come!
At this very special time of year, we are reminded of all the blessings in our lives. Thank you for your loyal patronage. Each item you purchase allows us to keep our doors open to you and gives us an opportunity to help others.
Have a peaceful holiday season,
All the Staff at Knitting Temptations
The Dublin Food Pantry
The Dublin Food Pantry is a volunteer organization made up of church, community, and professional people working together to provide supplemental food to Dublin families. Knitting Temptations is collecting donations for the pantry in January.
Greatest needs:
- Canned goods – soups and stews, pasta (SpaghettiOs, ravioli, etc), pork and beans, baked beans, vegetables, meat, and fish
- Diapers – all sizes
- Toothbrushes and toothpaste
- Juice boxes
- Coffee and tea
Contact information for the pantry:
The Dublin Food Pantry
81 West Bridge St.
Dublin, Ohio 43017
Phone: 614-889-6590
E-mail: dublinfoodpantry@yahoo.com
New Homes for Yoga Classes
Many of you are still coming to Knitting Temptations in search of peace of mind and body! In case you hadn't heard, our room upstairs has been converted into a lovely classroom to accommodate all our very popular classes and workshops.
We are so pleased that our dear friends who taught yoga have opened new studios. Here is their contact information for those of you looking for to do something wonderful for your mind and body.
Nuture Yoga
Instructors: Joanne Morrissey and Jennifer Gleichauf
Nuture Yoga offers personalized yoga instruction and other services designed to strengthen the body, calm the mind and nourish the soul.
4351 Dale Drive, Suite 225
Dublin, OH 43017
614/975-0353
For a complete description of classes, schedule and fees, visit their website www.nurture-yoga.com
Malini Patel Yoga
Instructor: Malini Patel (CYT, BS.)
Malini's classes combine the traditional wisdom of yoga with ancient philosophy to help guide students through their physical and spiritual journey. She challenges her students in a fun, supporting, detailed and dynamic way so they can slowly discover the intelligence/awareness of the mind, body and breath connection. She always reminds her students that Yoga is not a fashion; it's a way of life and a never-ending learning experience.
For a complete listing of classes, visit Malini's website www.malinipatelyoga.com and contact her for information about her fees and private studio.
Save the Date!
A Very Special Book Signing
Congratulations to Michelle Hunter (aka Knit Purl Hunter) for her first knitting book titled, Building Blocks. Michelle calls her book the published version of Knitting Temptations' own "Block of the Month," with pattern adaptations to incorporate the lovely softness and larger gauge of SimpliWorsted by HiKoo. Check out the book to see how our pilot knitting program looks all grown up! The book will be available in late January, 2012.
Knitting Temptations is thrilled to host Michelle's first (of many) book signings! Mark your calendar for this exciting event on Tuesday, January 31, 11:00am to 7:00pm. Invitations will be sent to all our email subscribers in January, but you can visit shop.knittingtemptations.com to PRE-ORDER your AUTOGRAPHED copy of Building Blocks TODAY!
Scrumptious Yarns and Patterns
Lantern Moon was chosen as the US source for Fyberspates Luxury Yarns, created by British designer Jeni Hewlett. Scrumptious Yarn is a beautiful silk and merino-wool blend in a rich, saturated color palette. Milled and dyed in Peru, it is available in five weights and has extensive pattern support with contemporary designs from Europe including those of author and knit designer, Ysolda Teague. She has created six custom Scrumptious colors to accompany six very special accessory patterns.
"Combining silky luxury and crisp stitch definition, Scrumptious has always been one of my go to yarns, especially for special little projects. Colors practically glow with a rich depth so it was a delightful treat for me to put together an exclusive palette and accompanying designs. Pretty little additions to your wardrobe, or gifts that you'll know will be treasured, all of the patterns feature interesting details against a relaxing background." —Ysolda Teague
The yarn, patterns, and pattern booklet will be available at Knitting Temptations in early 2012. Visit Lantern Moon to see a sneak peak of the yarn and the gorgeous colors.
Kauni Yarns and Patterns
Kauni yarns are made from wonderful Estonian wool and are available in a range of colors and textures. Their lovely offerings include solid wools as well as a spectacular rainbow yarn called Effektgarn that is very popular with Fair Isle Knitters. Kauni yarns allow you to have many colors in your project without having to weave in so many ends! These yarns are dyed so there are yards and yards between color changes, making each skein completely unique!
The yarn and patterns are in stock at Knitting Temptations now! Visit the Kauni Yarns web site to see a these one-of-a-kind yarns and colorways. And see the Winter 2011-2012 catalog for a look at the patterns that fully employ these unparalleled attention to color.
Origin´ Yarns and Patterns
Knitting Temptations introduces a new deluxe range of yarns by Bergere de France:
- Mohair – This beautiful fiber creates an aura of softness and gives your projects a lightness and airiness that no other yarn can equal.
- Soie – Long prized for its lusterous beauty as a symbol of prosperity, silk is one of the strongest natural fibers.
- Alpaga – You can almost visualize the newly-shorn tufts of wool in this slubbed yarn. It is dense and soft at the same time and available in velvety shades.
- Cachemire – The word cashmere alone is enough to make you think of luxury and unequaled softness.
Email information is coming in early January for those of your who have reserved a spot in the next Block of the Month (BOM) course. The course starts in March. Make sure you have indicated your interest to give you the right of first refusal – classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Our class and events calendar is now available on our blog, Tempting Tidbits, and we no longer publish a calendar attachment to our quarterly Enews.
IMPORTANT: Class dates and offerings are subject to change! Please check the Events Calendar frequently for changes/additions.
Classes to Tickle Your Fancy
We have assigned dates to many of the following classes. However, other learning opportunities are listed without specific details. Please read the weekly email newsletters and check the Events Calendar on our Tempting Tidbits blog for the most up-to-date offerings. Also, if you do not see a class you want, when you want it, please let us know. We frequently schedule classes in response to our customers' desires. Don't be bashful – we want to hear your requests and will do our best to meet them!
I'm New to All This...
If you have never knit or crocheted (or it's been awhile!), join us for one of our beginner classes and learn the basics to get you on your way. Once you discover the joy of working with yarn, you will wonder how you ever lived without it!
Beginning Crochet $25 — yarn included; other supplies extra
Teacher: Elaine Sparks
One 2-hour class
Learn chain stitches, half double and double crochet, and triple crochet. Students need to bring or purchase a crochet hook size G or H.
Thursday, January 5, 10:30 – 12:30pm OR
Thursday, February 23, 10:30 – 12:30pm OR
Saturday, March 10, 10:30 – 12:30pm
Beginning Knitting $25 — ALL supplies included
Teacher: Kristen Bucci or Elaine Sparks
One 2-hour class
Now is the perfect time to learn the basics of knitting: casting-on/binding-off, knitting/purling. We loan students the needles and yarn to learn and practice in class. By the end, you'll be ready to knit a beautiful scarf! Please select the class time/date that fits your schedule.
Monday, Jan 16, Feb 27, March 26, 1:00 – 3:00pm
Wednesday, Jan 11, Jan 25, March 14, March 28, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Saturday, Jan 14, Jan 28, Feb 11, March 24 10:30 – 12:30pm
Trying to Stay Warm?
...Knit Socks!
Socks are a hot-ticket item in the knitting world. They are portable, functional, and infinitely interesting!
Beginning Socks $60 — pattern and supplies extra
Three 2-hour classes
Learn to make a classic top down sock in the round using the magic loop method. Students must be comfortable knitting and purling. Learn numerous sock techniques including: magic loop, classic heel, left and right leaning decreases and kitchener stitch. Each of these skills is applicable to many more knitting projects. Please purchase yarn prior to the first class. When selecting a session, please ensure all dates work in your calendar!
Session A – Teacher: Kristen Bucci
Class 1: Wednesday, January 4, 6:00 – 8:00 pm and
Class 2: Wednesday, January 18, 6:00 – 8:00 pm and
Class 3: Wednesday, February 1, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Session B – Teacher: Beth Finnerty
Class 1: Thursday, February 2, 6:00 – 8:00pm and
Class 2: Thursday, February 16, 6:00 – 8:00pm and
Class 3: Thursday, March 1, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Session C – Teacher: Kristen Bucci
Class 1: Wednesday, March 7, 6:00 – 8:00 pm and
Class 2: Wednesday, March 21, 6:00 – 8:00 pm and
Class 3: Wednesday, April 4, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Mystery Sock $15 — pattern included; supplies extra
Teacher: Michelle Hunter
One 2-hour class
Our next Mystery Sock offering, "Scrap Opus," is inspired by Michelle's wonderful tights, knit from all her years of sock-making scraps. (Ask her to name the pair each yarn came from – she can!!!)
Create a one-of-a-kind pair of calf or knee/boot socks using your leftover sock yarn. Each sock with be an individual creation and no two socks will be the same IF you let the magic happen! We'll cover shaping, expert fit, jogless stripes, plus weaving and joining strategies. The date will be announced after the first of the year so start gathering your sock remnants now! We will also swap yarn with fellow classmates for even more beautiful stripes! Previous sock knitting experience is required. See Beginning Socks above for classes to learn sock-making. Watch the Events Calendar for dates in February.
... or Knit Mittens!
Knitting mittens provides you with the opportunity to learn and hone basic skills that are essential and applicable to socks, hats, sweaters, and many more projects.
Classic Striped Mittens $60 — pattern and supplies extra
Teacher: Kristen Bucci — Three 2-hour classes
This classic mitten is a simple knit as well as a great introduction to the wonderful world of mittens. Students will learn increases and decreases, reverse shaping, and how to create gussets. Suggested yarn is Cascade 220, one skein each of contrasting colors, 32" circulars needles US 4 and US 7, and US 7 DPNs (for the thumbs). Please purchase your supplies prior to the first class. When selecting a session, please ensure all dates work in your calendar!
Session A:
Monday, February 6, 1:00 – 3:00pm and
Monday, February 13, 1:00 – 3:00pm and
Monday, February 20, 1:00 – 3:00pm
Session B:
Wednesday, February 15, 6:00 – 8:00pm and
Wednesday, February 22, 6:00 – 8:00pm and
Wednesday, February 29, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Corkscrew Mittens $45 — supplies and pattern extra
Teacher: Michelle Hunter — One 2.5-hour class
Last year, Michelle designed this fabulous pattern and it was a huge hit. Michelle will teach the "after thought thumb" and 2-stranded knitting using both hands. The sample mitten is knitted in two colors of Cascade 220. However, most worsted weight yarns will work, including Lamb's Pride or Spud and Chloe Sweater. It is especially beautiful created with two colors of Malabrigo Rios (superwash) or Worsted. Fantastic! Students must know how to cable and be comfortable knitting in the round with the magic loop or double points. Please purchase your yarn prior to the class. Watch the Events Calendar for dates.
...or Knit Hats!
Family of Knitted Hats $50 — pattern and supplies extra
Teacher: Elaine Sparks — Two 2-hour classes
These hats are a great introduction to circular knitting and easy enough to make several; some to gift and some to keep! The pattern can be made in three different sizes determined by the yarn chosen. We will select yarn and needles in the first class. Students learn to knit in the round, create jogless stripes, decrease, and weave in ends.
Thursday, March 1, 10:30 – 12:30pm and
Thursday, March 8, 10:30 – 12:30pm
Tiny Projects Make a Big Impact!
Gain invaluable knitting experience, as well as pattern-reading and construction abilities with a small project like a baby sweater. Knowledge learned with these projects are absolutely applicable to larger, adult-sized garments.
No baby in your life? Make your sweaters with superwash yarn and donate the finished items to our Charity Knitters group!
Sock It to Me Baby Sweater $65 — pattern and supplies extra
Teacher: Kathie Abke — Three 2-hour classes
This is a sweet little baby sweater (and matching hat) made with sock yarn! This sweater, that can be sized to fit newborn through 2 years, is worked flat and seamed. Students will learn 3-needle bind-off, button(hole) bands, seaming, and set-in sleeves. Requires 425-850 yds. of fingering-weight yarn and US 1 and 2 needles.
Saturday, January 28, 10:30 – 12:30pm and
Saturday, February 4, 10:30 – 12:30pm and
Saturday, February 11, 10:30 – 12:30pm
Petite Facile Pullover $65 — pattern and supplies extra
Teacher: Elaine Sparks — Three 2-hour classes
This darling sweater, featured in Interweave Knits Winter 2011, is a quick and easy baby sweater using short rows and simple stitches – a perfect first project to learn shaping with short rows!
Thursday, January 12, 10:30 – 12:30pm and
Thursday, January 19, 10:30 – 12:30pm and
Thursday, January 23, 10:30 – 12:30pm
February Baby Sweater $65 — book and supplies extra
Three 2-hour classes
If you've never read Elizabeth Zimmerman's Knitter's Almanac, you have denied yourself not only a truly enjoyable read, but also a wealth of practical and no-nonsense knitting information!
In her chapter for February called "Some Babies' Things," Elizabeth Zimmerman calls the baby sweater she devised, "...a beguiling baby-sweater with only two seams to sew. Make it in any color or any weight of wool you like, or happen to have handy. Yoke and borders in garter-stitch or seed-stitch will not curl; garter-stitch is really more practical, as it will absorb the yoke-increases with less fuss." When selecting a session, please ensure all dates work in your calendar!
Session A – Teacher: Elaine Sparks
Thursday, February 2, 10:30 – 12:30pm and
Thursday, February 9, 10:30 – 12:30pm and
Thursday, February 16, 10:30 – 12:30pm
Session B – Teacher: Kathie Abke
Saturday, February 25, 10:30 – 12:30pm and
Saturday, March 3, 10:30 – 12:30pm and
Saturday, March 10, 10:30 – 12:30pm
Beyond Beginning Projects
Classes in this section are for the student who would like to work a specialized technique or try their hand at something out-of-the-ordinary. Previous knitting (or crocheting, if applicable) experience is required.
Mitered Square Scarf $25 — supplies extra
Teacher: Elaine Sparks
One 2-hour class
Use a single color, two color or use up your stash! You can bring your left-over sock yarn and, if you choose, swap yarns with your classmates for a bigger variety! You will learn the technique to make mitered squares and attach them to each other to create your one-of-a-kind scarf. Please bring at least 30 yds. of sock yarn in various colors and size US 2 needles (straight or circular).
Saturday, Feb 25, 10:30-12:30pm
Designer Pillow $25 — pattern included; supplies extra
Teacher: Michelle Hunter — One 2-hour class
Knitted pillows are all the rage in decorating magazines. Learn a simple formula to turn any yarn into gorgeous pillows in just a few hours. Turn your stash into gifts for the holidays or for your own home. Class will cover the basic pillow and the fabulously textured Shaggy Pillow. With this knowledge the design possibilities are endless! Students need:
- about 200 yds. bulky weight yarn (Michelle used Rowan Drift)
- needles the size recommended by yarn AND needles one size smaller
- Stitch holder
- 12" pillow form (available at JoAnn's, Michaels, etc.)
Please purchase your yarn prior to the first class. Watch the Events Calendar for dates.
Felted Journal/Tablet Cover $75 — supplies included
Teacher: Constance Hall — One 3-hour class
This workshop is a great way to learn the very old craft of felt-making on a small scale. We will have a wonderful palate of colored wool fibers to use. We will form a wool base and then begin to incorporate silk, yarns, ribbons, and other fibers as design elements to wet felt into a solid fabric that can be made into a cover for your favorite journal or that new tablet computer you received as a gift!
There are so many possibilities for embellishing the felted fabric, such as needle felting, sewing on beads or other embellishments to further personalize your one-of-a-kind design. Bring your ideas and creativity for a fun day of playing with fiber!
Sunday, March 4, 1:00 – 4:00pm
Felted Ballet Slippers $60 — pattern and supplies extra
Teacher: Brian Howard — Three 2-hour classes
We are no longer knitting grandma's slippers! Step into a fabulous felted ballet slipper with button embellishment that form-fit to your foot! These slippers will look fashionably in place as you entertain guests in your home during these cold winter months. In the early classes, we will work on the knitting and then later complete the felting and embellishment process.
Students will need to know how to knit and purl as well as do simple decreases. Supplies needed include 330 yds. of worsted weight yarn, size US 15 needles, 2 buttons (approx. 1" each), tapestry and darning needles, and a pillow case for felting. Watch the Events Calendar for dates.
Spectra Scarf $45 — pattern and supplies extra
Teacher: Brian Howard — One 3-hour class
This scarf, designed by Stephen West, can be seen in the shop. Constructed as a circular scarf that when draped falls into a natural spiral formation. The wedges in the scarf are best shown in a yarn with varying color changes (like the Effektgarn by Kauni) to reflect your personality. Perfect for every day, or depending on your color/yarn choices, evening wear.
Students will learn to do short rows. Supplies needed include 2 colors of fingering-weight yarns (color A, 420 yds. & color B, 230 yds.) as well as size US 5 needles. Watch the Events Calendar for dates.
Nuno felting techniques are fun and simple to learn. In these workshops, taught by Constance Hall, we will transform a base of silk with layers of hand dyed silk, wool roving, art yarns and bits of fabric into a wonderful lightweight fabric. We will start with the design and layout. Once you are satisfied with the design, the felting and fulling process will merge the layers into a one-of-a-kind, amazing fabric with lovely texture. This fabric will drape and bend, not like the thick felt fabric you are used to.
Nuno Felted Scarf $105 — ALL supplies included
Teacher: Constance Hall — One 5-hour class
Students use the Nuno Felting process to transform a silk scarf into a one-of-a-kind creation. More than 50 students have created Nuno scarves with Constance. Every scarf is unique and beautiful. All silk and felting materials are provided.
Sunday, February 5, 12:00 – 5:00pm
Nuno Felted Bag $125 — ALL supplies included
Teacher: Constance Hall — One 5-hour class
Prerequisite: This workshop is for those students who have completed the silk scarf workshop. Students will use all the skills learned previously and add some new ones to create a beautiful and practical bag.
Sunday, January 8, 12:00 – 5:00pm
We proudly carry products from the Schacht Spindle Company and are happy to special order! Please refer to the Schacht website to see all their products.
Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving on Cricket Loom $75 — supplies included
Teacher: Constance Hall — One 3.5-hour class
Learn to weave on the fun and easy-to-use Cricket Loom. Have you always wanted to learn to weave but were worried about the time and space involved? Would you love to make some quick projects with the stash you have? Then Rigid Heddle Weaving on the Cricket is for you. No weaving experience is needed.
We will warp the Cricket with cotton and weave a set of coasters. Skills learned will be warping, weaving, weaving multiple items on one warp, fringe, and finishing. Students need to bring scissors, and paper (e.g. roll of craft paper, grocery bags, or 10 sheets of printer paper). Yarns are provided.
Saturday, January 7, 1:00 – 4:30pm OR
Saturday, February 25, 1:00 – 4:30pm OR
Sunday, March 25, 1:00 – 4:30pm
Beginning Spinning $65 — supplies included
Teacher: Constance Hall — One 2-hour class
Have you always wanted to spin your own yarn? Or do you know how to spin, but have questions about spinning? Maybe you simply would like to brush up on your spinning skills? Then this Beginning Spinning class, taught by Constance Hall, is for you!
We will spin on spindles and learn about fiber and how twist makes yarn. Then we will take that new knowledge and spin on the Schacht spinning wheels at Knitting Temptations. Everything is provided for you to use in class.
If you have your own spindle or spinning wheel, you are welcome to bring it and you can learn to make them work for you. If you have tools you would like to learn how to use, bring those as well.
Monday, January 30, 3:00 – 5:00pm OR
Tuesday, February 28, 2:00 – 4:00pm OR
Monday, March 26, 3:00 – 5:00pm
Spinning 2 $65 — supplies included
Teacher: Constance Hall — One 2-hour class
This Spinning workshop is designed for spinners who would like to take their beginning spinning skills to the next level. If you can spin a yarn that holds together, you are ready for this class.
We will cover how to make your wheel work for you and how to adjust it to spin the yarn you desire. You will learn the difference between Woolen and Worsted spun yarn and how to produce each type. Other topics include: when to make two-ply or three-ply yarn; how to finish the yarn you have spun; and how different types of fiber require different finishing techniques. Questions are welcome!
Please bring your spinning wheel in working order (with its parts), kate, niddy-noddy, and any tools you have that you want to learn how to use or have questions about.
Saturday, February 4, 2:00 – 4:00pm
Plying Workshop $75 — supplies included
Teacher: Constance Hall — One, 3-hour class
So you have spun up a lot of singles...now what? Plying is what! Plying can give you a lovely finished yarn or it can ruin a single you worked hard to spin. In this workshop, we will supply the singles. You will learn to do 2-ply, 3-ply, up to a 5-ply yarn. Then we can take two 2-plied yarns and make an amazing cabled yarn that is wonderful for color blending and sock knitting. Then, simply by using the plying techniques you have just learned, you will learn to make yarn with inclusions such as mohair, silk, and beads.
Please bring your spinning wheel in working order (with its parts), two kates, and a niddy-noddy. If you do not have a second kate, please bring a shoebox that we can make into an extra kate.
Thursday, February 23, 1:00 – 4:00pm
Cotton Spinning Workshop $75 — supplies included
Teacher: Constance Hall — One 3-hour class
Cotton is an amazing fiber, full of history and fun to spin. In this workshop, we will talk about the history of cotton, but primarily we will learn to spin a fiber that students might expect to be difficult, but is actually quite easy to spin. We will practice using a spindle, charkha, and spinning wheel. Using hand cards, we will make cotton punis and then spin them. We will also play with different natural colors of cotton and spin right from cotton bolls, a great way to spin cotton.
Please bring your a cotton spinning spindle and a charkha, if you have them. If you don't have either, we will have one for you to use. Watch the Events Calendar for dates.
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