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We are excited to announce that Michelle Hunter has scheduled another Building in Color series beginning Tuesday, June 13, 2017, and continuing on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for 10 additional months. We have two sessions available: afternoon 2:00pm-4:00pm OR Evening 6:00pm-8:00pm.
Building in Color is a skill-building series; the only prerequisite is that students MUST BE proficient in the knit, purl, cast on and bind off stitches. Using three contrasting colors, students knit 10 panels, one panel each month, to learn new stitches and colorwork techniques. (No pesky prep rows or “squaring up” necessary!) The 10 panels are then joined together creating a unique and beautiful afghan onto which a border is added.
The course registration fee is $250.00, and includes the book, Building in Color, which is distributed at the first class in June. The course fee is due IN FULL at the time of registration. Payments may be made with check, cash, or credit card by calling (614) 734-0618 or stopping in the shop during business hours. If paying for the course in full creates difficulty, please contact the shop owner, Karen Wilkins. She is happy to work with potential students to make this wonderful course possible for all.
We understand that at times unforeseen events occur in life that may necessitate you to drop the course after registering. However, if you drop the course prior to May 15, you will receive a 50% course refund. Unfortunately, no refunds can be given after June 1.
A complete list of course supplies is included in this letter. As with ALL our classes, it is our policy that you MUST purchase your yarn and other class supplies at Knitting Temptations.
Knitting Temptations is thrilled to offer Building in Color led by the designer and instruction expert herself, Michelle Hunter. As many of you know, she is reaching new audiences far and wide with the Knit Purl Hunter Progressive Needles Knit-Along series sponsored by Skacel, her book and magazine publications, as well as workshops and appearances around the country. We are honored by her commitment to Knitting Temptations.
Please let us know if you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you!
COURSE SCHEDULE (2nd Tuesday of each month):
June 13, 2017
July 11, 2017
August 8, 2017
September 12, 2017
October 10, 2017
November 14, 2017
December 12, 2017
January 9, 2017
February 13, 2017
March 13, 2017
May 8, 2017
COURSE SUPPLY LIST
- Yarn: To ensure successful results, we strongly recommend that you use Simplicity by HiKoo for your Building in Color project. The patterns in the book are gauged for this yarn.
Simplicity – $7.30 per skein; 55% Superwash Merino, 28% Acrylic, 17% Nylon; 117 yds/50g
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- Yarn 1 (light color) – approx. 950 yards
- Yarn 2 (medium color) – approx. 950 yards
- Yarn 3 (dark color) – approx. 950 yards
It is possible, when knitted at the correct gauge, to need only 8 skeins per color for the entire project. However, to ensure that you have a sufficient amount of in yarn in a single dye lot, we recommend 10 skeins per color.
- Needles: 24” circular in size US 6 or size needed to obtain the recommended gauge AND a 47” (or longer) circular needle for borders
- Cable needle
- Tapestry/yarn needle
- Optional, but recommended:
- Row counter
- Stitch markers
- Sticky notes
Gallery of BUILDING IN COLOR Afghans
Kathy’s beautiful Building in Color (accented by Michelle Hunter’s Indenpence Pillow)
Cindy with her lovely, rosy Building in Color
Jodi shows off her gorgeous blanket with a little help from Pat!
“The hardest part about blocking is moving the dog…” ~ Peggy Arima 🙂
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On Sale Now!
- Lace & Prairie (lace) – ALL stock; base is disc.
- Merino Light, Sock & Dandelion (fingering) – select disc. colors
- Pashmina (sport) – select disc. colors
- DK – select disc. colors
- Merino Worsted & Vintage (worsted) – select disc. colors
- Pashmina Worsted – ALL stock; base is disc.
- Chunky – select disc. colors
- A.S.A.P. & Home – select disc. colors
Stock is limited to what we have in store, so once it’s gone, we won’t be getting any more!
Knitting a sweater has never been so EASY! No longer are you limited to the yarn, gauge, or sizes offered in the pattern. You select the yarn, gauge, design, and fit for a pattern that is CUSTOM built for you!
We are offering this exciting new program at Knitting Temptations with one simple goal in mind: for our knitters to become skilled at successful sweater creation so that they can do it again and again! To that end, the driving principle to the CustomFit Program at Knitting Temptations is SUPPORT.
Want to know more about the CustomFit Program at Knitting Temptations? Click this CFHandouts link to get all the information about the program, pricing, calendar, etc. Included are also some helpful links to Amy Herzog’s website for CustomFit.
What are you waiting for??? Join the CustomFit Program at Knitting Temptations and learn how you can achieve
HAPPY SWEATER FACE
[ hap-ee swet-er feys ] noun
1. spontaneous grin which occurs upon donning a sweater that actually fits
2. expression of delighted comfort
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Coming in January
A new KAL from Knit Purl Hunter!
AVAILABLE NOW AT KNITTING TEMPTATIONS!
- 80% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Viscose from Bamboo
- 255 yards per 100 gram hank
- US 3-7 (3.25-4.5) needles
- Approx. 5-6 sts per inch
SIZES
Small (Large)
8” tall, approx. 22 (40)” around after blocking
MATERIALS
Sueno by HiKoo
- 1 (2) skeins Background Color
- 1 (2) skeins Main Color
Needles
- Two #5 (3.75mm) 16 (24)” circular needles. Second needle is used to graft stitches in finishing.
Notions
- Size F crochet hook for provisional cast on
- 10 yards smooth, contrasting color waste yarn
- Tapestry needle
- Markers
GAUGE
Approx. 26 sts and 32 rounds = 4” in stockinette worked in the round.
Gauge is crucial to yardage so please take the time to swatch.
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL KNITTING?
Training Camp Starts NOW!
Join our team, the Titans of Knitting Temptations, and our star player, Michelle “Knit Purl” Hunter, this September for a fanatical project that combines two favorite Fall past-times — KNITTING and FOOTBALL!
Knit a lovely, striped cowl using Simplicity by HiKoo in your favorite team’s colors. Interested in knowing more and getting in the game? Keep reading below for all the info!
PRE-SEASON: Watch this short VIDEO to see Michelle explain the project.
TRAINING CAMP: Gather your supplies! Find the complete SUPPLY LIST at the Scoreboard KAL website. Looking for NFL team colors? Skacel Collection has you covered! Looking for college team colors? Here’s some help with BIG10 teams:
If you need help with additional college/high school colors, give us a call. Get your supplies from Knitting Temptations — we have Simplicity available Online and in the shop.
PLAY BOOK: Join Michelle at Knitting Temptations on September 3rd for KICK-OFF! Michelle will lead the team to cast on and get started. Come anytime 3:00pm-7:00pm to join the Cast-On Party!
GAME PLAN: Knit your cowl while you watch your favorite team’s games this Fall! The scoring during each game determines your unique striping pattern!
So how about now? I’ll ask again — ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL KNITTING?! 🙂
Happy Knitting,
