Yarns – Tempting Tidbits

Beth Hanson — Fri, 31 May 2019 23:33:07 +0000

A Note From Karen

Those of us who knit and crochet know the many benefits we receive from the crafts we love. However, there is much more to this story.

After reading the article, In Mindful Knitting, It’s the Journey, Not the Scarf, in the Wall Street Journal, I began digging deeper and discovered quite a few references to studies conducted to evaluate the effects of crafting activities.

A very brief synopsis of this research indicates that those of us who practice crafts are likely to be more successful in smoking cessation, weight loss, managing stress, eating disorders and other serious health issues. Most interesting is that if these activities occur in social settings, they may delay the onset of memory loss.

Listed below, you will find several links to the research:

www.heartknit.com

http://www.thehealthyknitter.com/blog/2017/3/6/mindful-knitting

https://www.craftyarncouncil.com/lp/stitch-away-stress/

https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/01/25/the-health-benefits-of-knitting/

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Tempting Tidbits 12/6/18

Beth Hanson — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 04:50:50 +0000

A Note From Karen

Jingle, jingle, jingle!

Gift-giving time is fast approaching!

Stop. Breathe. Rest. Be easy on yourself.

Many of you are working hard to finish a gift for a loved one. Maybe you can’t meet that gift exchange time frame. Don’t worry! Wrap the present up with a bow and enclose a card that promises to finish the gift after the holidays.

But the main thing I want to say is enjoy these days – whether you are shopping, baking, wrapping, crafting, cleaning or socializing. Be in the moment. And know that Knitting Temptations is here to help make your holidays festive!

We have a shop that is full of gifts for knitters – Yarn Bowls, Building with Lace class, Addi Clicks, Project Bags, Laine magazines, Gift Cards and of course, YARN!

We have suggestions for quick and easy-to-knit projects including mitts, cowls and hats. Just ask!

To round out the year, be sure to check out our Aran Holiday Ornament and Holiday Sweater Ornament classes.

December 31 from 10am-3pm, we will be hosting a “Ring in the New Year” open knit. I’d love for you to come! Bring your leftover holiday treats to get rid of…ahem, I mean, to share! Bring a friend. Spend the day with other knitters doing what we love.

May your days be merry and bright,

Karen

Read our latest newsletter. Tempting Tidbits 12/6/18

MadTosh Sale!

Karen — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 14:19:51 +0000

Discontinued Colors & Bases
On Sale Now!

MANY discontinued colors and/or bases on sale — 10% off our regular price:

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!

January KAL

Karen — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 13:39:04 +0000

Coming in January
A new KAL from Knit Purl Hunter!

Start the New Year with Michelle’s January Mystery KAL project, Ambiguous. Expand your knitting skills with a stunning two-color cowl using a yarn new to the KAL series — Sueño by HiKoo. The stranded cowl (aka Fair Isle knitting) will feature lessons on hand positioning, yarn dominance, managing floats, and a surprising take on an old favorite. The cowl is available in two sizes to suit your style.

AVAILABLE NOW AT KNITTING TEMPTATIONS!

Sueño by HiKoo

This Peruvian yarn is a blend of soft superwash merino and bamboo; made with strength and wearability in mind. The perfect amount of spring makes knitting with it a pleasure, and allows for a variety of suitable gauges. Available in a wide range of lustrous solids, this washable yarn is perfect for hard-wearing garments that will last a lifetime.

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.

MadTosh Madness!

Karen — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 03:41:30 +0000

Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 8, and join us at Knitting Temptations as we kick off this year’s Madelinetosh extravaganza! The debutante of the March Ball is Madelinetosh Tosh DK in special colorways specifically selected for our customers. No registration or reservations necessary! Quantities are limited and no special orders.

Then, plan to join us EACH MONTH as we unveil a different weight of Madelinetosh in more delectable colorways. Each yarn debuted will be available in limited quantities and colors.

The Madelinetosh Grand Finale Event will be held mid-to-late summer to celebrate the grand opening of Knitting Temptations’ beautiful new first floor classroom. Yep, we are expanding, once again. And, as you may know with new construction – it will be done when it is done. As soon as we can announce a definite date for the Grand Finale Event, you will be the first to know!

In the meantime, get your needles clicking! We encourage you to knit that much-desired pattern you have been saving for “just the right yarn” – or, create your own design to use Mad Tosh! Our Grand Finale Event will feature over 100 shop samples, plus a MadTosh style show. And, of course, YOU! Please plan to wear or bring your own Madelinetosh fashion(s). Our customers always come up with THE BEST ideas!

The Grand Finale Event will include all the things you’ve come to know and love in a Knitting Temptations’ event – great food, music, door prizes, and other surprise goodies, as well as TONS of Madelinetosh yarn!!!

See you on Saturday, March 8, and let MadTosh Madness begin!

Rylie is Rhapsodic!

Karen — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 10:01:11 +0000

This luxurious new yarn by Hikoo is a blend of baby alpaca, mulberry silk and linen. It is soft and strong with a lovely hand and is available in a variety of beautiful colors.

April Mystery Knit-Along with Knit Purl Hunter
Join Michelle in April to knit a gorgeous shawl, “The Hole Story,” made with your favorite color of Rylie! You won’t want to miss the new stitches and techniques as well as this exceptional yarn!

April Mystery Knit-Along – supplies needed:

Rylie by HiKoo (50% baby alpaca, 25% mulberry silk, 25% linen), 100g/274yards. 2 skeins
US 7 (4.5mm) 32” circular needle

Gauge after blocking – approx. 20 sts = 4″ in stockinette stitch

For more information, see: http://knitpurlhunter.com/kal/

TO GET YOUR RYLIE, find it in our shop or online store.

Knit Purl Hunter Fall Mystery Knit-Along

Karen — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 10:57:59 +0000

Colormatic!

The October Mystery knit-along (MKAL) is a beautiful, colorwork infinity cowl – a fashion must-have of the season! Get a jump on your holiday knitting! The project features 4 colors of Kenzie by HiKoo, an exciting new tweed yarn from New Zealand: 160 yards/50g each; 50% New Zealand merino, 25% nylon, 10% angora, 10% alpaca, 5% silk noils.

Knit-along with friends near and far and stay connected with Michelle and other KAL’ers in her Ravelry Group!

Each pattern segment, revealed one at a time on the Thursdays in October, is full of stitches and techniques designed to grow your knitting skills. Every skill is supported with online video tutorials at knitpurlhunter.com. It’s like having a knitting tutor 24/7!

Supplies needed include:

For small cowl up to 32″: 4 total skeins (1 each of 4 different colors)
For large infinity cowl, that can be wrapped double, up to 60-68″: 8 total skeins (2 each of 4 different colors)
US 7, 16″ circular needle
US 8, 16″ circular needle
Two removable stitch markers

Michelle’s favorite sample is worked to 64″ in the featured colors: #1000 Pavlova (natural), #1006 Kumara (orange), #1007 Kiwifruit (green) and #1009 Oceania (navy).

Gauge is approximately 20 stitches = 4″ in stockinette.

MAKE KNITTING TEMPTATIONS YOUR SOURCE!

Trust Knitting Temptations to have the yarn and other supplies needed for ALL Michelle Hunter’s knit-alongs. If you do not see something you are looking for online, give us a call! Odds are we stock it in our LYS or can get it!

LAST CHANCE TO SAVE BIG!

Karen — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:10:44 +0000

Stock up now on two of our most popular yarn brands — but ACT FAST because this sale ends on Saturday, May 25!

NORO

All IN-STOCK Varieties 10%-20% Off!

CASCADE 220

All Skeins IN-STOCK $8.20 or Less!

SUMMER SALE — June 1-15

Karen — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 16:42:11 +0000

JUNE 1 – JUNE 15

Our spring cleaning is nearly completed and we’ve found many luxurious yarns to include in our SUMMER SALE! Find a beautiful bargain as you enjoy discounts of up to 60% off

Top Brands on Sale, including:

MIRASOL — Tupa, K’acha, Hap’i
ROWAN — Colourscape
DEBBIE BLISS — Rialto 4 ply
NORO — Shirakaba
SUBLIME — Organic Cotton DK
and MANY MORE!

SPECIAL SALE BONUSES

When you purchase enough yarn to make a sweater* you may choose a FREE BOOK from a select set of Sweater Pattern Books!!!
*at least 500 yds.
Select SHOP SAMPLES for sale — please visit us at the shop to see the selection and prices! Don’t miss out!

Supply List for Progressive Needles KAL

Karen — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:31:59 +0000

Progressive Needles

Schedule and Supply List

Get all your KAL supplies at Knitting Temptations

Free Shipping on Orders of $50 or more

We have ALL the yarns in ALL the colors as well as addi needles!

OCTOBER 2011
Shawlette

Yarn: Simplicity by HiKoo – 117 yards / 50g – 3 hanks of one color, knitter’s choice.

Needles: addi 6 mm (approx US 10) 32” circular, or size necessary to achieve desired gauge.

NOVEMBER 2011

Two at a Time Toe-Up Socks

Yarn: Royal by Austermann – 219 yards / 50g – 2 skeins of one color, knitter’s choice.

Needles: addi 2.5 mm (approx US 1) 40” circular, or size necessary to achieve desired gauge.
Note: Socks may be knit one at a time on double point needles.

JANUARY 2012
Mitten / Fingerless Mitt

Yarn: SimpliWorsted by HiKoo – 140 yards / 100g – 2 hanks of one color, knitter’s choice.

Needles: addi 3.75 mm (approx US 5) & 4.5 mm (approx US 7) needles, or size necessary to achieve desired gauge. Pattern may knit with double points, two circulars, or magic loop method. Optional: If using circular needles, some knitters prefer US 7 double points for thumb.

Additional Notions: Cable needle; stitch holder

FEBRUARY 2012
Two Color Toe-Up Socks

Yarn: Main Color – Royal by Austermann – 219 yards / 50g – 1 skein of one color, knitter’s choice.
Contrasting Color – Royal by Austermann – 219 yards / 50g – 1 skein of one color, knitter’s choice.

Note about color: Yarn should have a high contrast for best results. Be creative and choose two colors – school colors, team colors, or any
two fabulous colors!

Needles: addi 2.5 mm (approx US 1), or size necessary to achieve desired gauge. Pattern may be knit with double points, two circular, or magic loop method.