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"Wherever two or three are gathered, a pattern can be read"...(KnittyKitty)
Hello Everyone! Happy Spring! April is here @ Off The Beaten Path Yarnhouse. Find us @ 215 Femrite Drive in Monona WI 53716; call us @ 608.221.0219 or visit us online @ knitmeone.com
Do not adjust the screen... you are not imagining things: we skipped March! Bet you wish you could've too...lots of interesting new yarns are in the shop!
Newsletter Editor (KnittyKitty) reports March was full of new beginnings, starting with our very own line of yarn: VERIYARNS! We deeply appreciate your patience in waiting for the new colors; as they are selling as fast a we can produce them. As always, we welcome your contributions, tips, gripes & advice. KnittyKitty's mailbox is KnittyKitty dot news at gmail dot com (replace word dot & at with actual symbols...this method thwarts those annoying spam bots).
In the spirit of Spring, we are featuring some new patterns as well as our new yarn to go with them. Some of our tried & true oldies (but never moldies) look smashing too; we are having so much fun! Speaking of our Mission, these yarns help properly 'steward' the use of our wonderful alternative products in a new & interesting way, much of which we are happy to share. It has standardized a process already in use & given a predictability you can work with... Yes! Great yardage we might add... all for under $36 (reg retail)Mission: Service, Community, Stewardship & Serenity. Service is our heart; it brings us together with an awesome community of knitters, designers & growers who are caring, concerned, activist & commited to making this a better fiber world for all. Together we are learning more every day about how stewardship affects our markets, our yarns, our farms, our community & our minds. Its is our eco-responsibility. Each day we choose to support each other lovingly. The result is Serenity. As we co-create together, the endorphins help heal, sustain & encourage: we live co-mingled as knitters, crocheters, spinners, weavers, growers & other fiber artists; remembering, sharing & most importantly, enjoying. Our Mission knits the fabric of our lives together with you & our environment.
Meet Rexie... Saturday, August 4 , 2007 was our lucky day; & Rexie's first day on the job. One day, Rexie came into the store & (very nicely) asked if she could please have some of our mulberry leaves for her silk worms. We have enjoyed her bubbly presence ever since. A spinner, tatter, crocheter & knitter, she brings a wealth of talent & an impressive "utube video" on spinning! (youtube.com/rexenne; she's famous) We can't believe it will be 2 years in August! Wow. OkelyDokely! If you know Rexie, then you will agree that her sunshiney disposition & willingness to help is probably one of her best assets. Always a smile waiting she will try to answer any question you have & if she can't, will research it or find someone who can. Rexie is our Web Manager (& Blog Mistress). This blog is the outgrowth of her imbeddedness in the community of knitters & other artisticly talented folks. Surely we are meeting our Mission of Community through many of her efforts. When you bring your projects into the store, it is Rex who jumps to photograph & forever record your efforts; especially if you have decided to give it away! Rexie doesn't miss a beat when it comes to Community projects, like "Red Scarf" or Premie Hats for Meriter or others you mention; eager to contribute even more to the community at large. Passion is the 'word' when it comes to Rexie's big heart. Rexie says, "If it ain't fun, it ain't worth doin'. "Meet Janelle, Joylnn & Karen in upcoming issues...
Customer Corner
Elizabeth Zimmerman's Tompton Childs Jacket knit in Smartwash yarn by Anne.
What a beautiful spring sweater done up in Saphira pinks & greens. She designed it herself!
BBQ Knit Nite'Come on Down' for Community on Friday, April 17. We will be knitting & crocheting with Karen & Kathy from 4-6:30pm. There will be two styles. Kathy will be teaching the beautiful 'Spider Web Shawl' with crocheters & Karen will teach the 'Lacy Waves Poncho' with the knitters. Crocheters will go home with a completed 'web' and probably have a good start on the shawl. If you haven't tried lacy crochet; Kathy is your gal! Bring size H/8 & K/10.5 hooks, darning needles, stitch markers and dk - heavy worsted wt yarn in cotton or mohairs. Pattern provided.
Want to try lace knitting? The lacy poncho will be perfect because it is on big 
needles with worsted wt yarn. Bring #11 16 & 32" circ needles, st markers, darning needles & worsted wt yarn in cotton or bamboo; or, better yet, buy what you need in-store with a your 10% student discount (omg, our cotton supreme is PERFECT for either project!) . Pattern provided.
needles with worsted wt yarn. Bring #11 16 & 32" circ needles, st markers, darning needles & worsted wt yarn in cotton or bamboo; or, better yet, buy what you need in-store with a your 10% student discount (omg, our cotton supreme is PERFECT for either project!) . Pattern provided. Both patterns have lacy stitches; so, what better time to practice than BBQ Knit Nite - a little patch of summer in the new cool Spring! As usual, we will be enjoying potluck between 5-5:30pm. Gary, the cook, is ready to serve once again; isn't he the greatest?! A main dish of Gary's organic BBQ burgers (special recipe), brats, salad, coffee, tea & lemonade will be provided. Seth will be on hand to make it look easy! Bring a smile & a dish to pass. $10 for 2 hours instruction, fun included @ no charge. No need to bring dishes, we have our own black shiny dishes, cups & silverware. We continue to steward our resources even during BBQ Knit Nite. See you there! The cook would appreciate RSVPs so he knows how much to make. We are growing, so come, even if you don't have a dish to pass...
Freebies
Kenitta Tully's Twize Tweed Vest design is on tap for the month of April. Knit in a worsted weight yarn, it is perfect for our new worsted cottons & cotton/bamboo yarns. It knits up fast and uses a Rib St pattern on size US 9 needles. Our crocheters are already enjoying 'Amigurumi' by KJ Hay, the cutest spring frog around! Done in Karaoke, using a G hook. Both patterns are by Southwest Trading Company; an Off the Beaten Path staple yarn. Free to you this month only; just ask @ the checkout.
Kenitta Tully's Twize Tweed Vest design is on tap for the month of April. Knit in a worsted weight yarn, it is perfect for our new worsted cottons & cotton/bamboo yarns. It knits up fast and uses a Rib St pattern on size US 9 needles. Our crocheters are already enjoying 'Amigurumi' by KJ Hay, the cutest spring frog around! Done in Karaoke, using a G hook. Both patterns are by Southwest Trading Company; an Off the Beaten Path staple yarn. Free to you this month only; just ask @ the checkout.
News We Can Use
It's Red Scarf time again & Janelle did knit one up... It is one of a kind & one of our special $10 Pscarves by Carol Anderson. What's that? A Pscarf is 110-150 sts on a US 10.5 needle. Knit back & forth. We have prepared basketloads of yarns & they coordinate in three colorways: blues; red/black/whites & oranges. Yes, for $10 you too can knit up a Pscarf on-site with house needles. When it's done you get to take it home; or, if it's red, you might choose to donate it! We understand you may be unable to part with it... that's ok. Choose a colorway or mix & match. It's up to you - come see what we've made already! Also, this is a great scarf done in our Veriyarns!
Yarn O'the Month
Vespera. We are pleased to announce the addition of Vespera to our line of yarns. A pretty sport wt merino wool from SWTC. It is reminiscent of the Wool in the Woods colorways and knits up quickly in this pattern; one of our all time favorites. It calls for worsted wt yarn, however; Kathy chose to knit it up in sport wt 3 years ago & it has stuck like glue, changing colors & yarns ever since. So good looking on everyone, it no longer comes down far enough to offend. On the contrary, it is the perfect shoulder shawl year round & lets you wear all those gorgeous shawl pins you've been collecting.
Master Knitter Class
...is still in progress for the calendar year of Feb 2009 - Feb 2010. Anyone interested in joining or attending, please RSVP at this point. Calendar dates for meetings will remain; however, the store is closed during the meeting times. Please contact us or leave us a message if you would like to begin coming or are interested in the program; otherwise we probably won't see you from the kitchen. Participants must be Members in the Knitting Guild of America (TKGA.com). It is required to participate in the Level I Master Hand Knitting Program. The cost is $90. Knitting Guild of America membership is an additional $29; with $20 going toward the cost of 'Cast On' magazine. The entire package is $119 & a worthy price for the instruction & judging. There are three levels. We are underway with Level I; however, anyone in any level program may join the group at anytime. Knitters have a year to complete Level I & this group hopes to be of service. Please join us as we work toward knitting perfection! There is no fee for the Masters Class on alternate Wednesdays (see Calendar). There is a $5 Drop-in fee for the First alternate Wednesday of each month when Kathy Digman, Master Knitter, will be there to help us do our best. Chin up, chest out, needles clicking!
Preemie Hat Project
The Preemie Hat Project has lots of tiny crocheted hats 4 Madison Meriter's Preemie Ward. Knitters are slaking lately... Thank you to the crocheters for your service to the small ones who will receive them. There are a couple of hats "in process," are they yours? They have been here a while; we will finish them unless you dash in quickly & knit 'em. A phone call would help... If they are unattended for too long we will feel you have given up or forgotten...
New Classes
It's Red Scarf time again & Janelle did knit one up... It is one of a kind & one of our special $10 Pscarves by Carol Anderson. What's that? A Pscarf is 110-150 sts on a US 10.5 needle. Knit back & forth. We have prepared basketloads of yarns & they coordinate in three colorways: blues; red/black/whites & oranges. Yes, for $10 you too can knit up a Pscarf on-site with house needles. When it's done you get to take it home; or, if it's red, you might choose to donate it! We understand you may be unable to part with it... that's ok. Choose a colorway or mix & match. It's up to you - come see what we've made already! Also, this is a great scarf done in our Veriyarns!
Yarn O'the Month
Vespera. We are pleased to announce the addition of Vespera to our line of yarns. A pretty sport wt merino wool from SWTC. It is reminiscent of the Wool in the Woods colorways and knits up quickly in this pattern; one of our all time favorites. It calls for worsted wt yarn, however; Kathy chose to knit it up in sport wt 3 years ago & it has stuck like glue, changing colors & yarns ever since. So good looking on everyone, it no longer comes down far enough to offend. On the contrary, it is the perfect shoulder shawl year round & lets you wear all those gorgeous shawl pins you've been collecting.Master Knitter Class
...is still in progress for the calendar year of Feb 2009 - Feb 2010. Anyone interested in joining or attending, please RSVP at this point. Calendar dates for meetings will remain; however, the store is closed during the meeting times. Please contact us or leave us a message if you would like to begin coming or are interested in the program; otherwise we probably won't see you from the kitchen. Participants must be Members in the Knitting Guild of America (TKGA.com). It is required to participate in the Level I Master Hand Knitting Program. The cost is $90. Knitting Guild of America membership is an additional $29; with $20 going toward the cost of 'Cast On' magazine. The entire package is $119 & a worthy price for the instruction & judging. There are three levels. We are underway with Level I; however, anyone in any level program may join the group at anytime. Knitters have a year to complete Level I & this group hopes to be of service. Please join us as we work toward knitting perfection! There is no fee for the Masters Class on alternate Wednesdays (see Calendar). There is a $5 Drop-in fee for the First alternate Wednesday of each month when Kathy Digman, Master Knitter, will be there to help us do our best. Chin up, chest out, needles clicking!
Preemie Hat ProjectThe Preemie Hat Project has lots of tiny crocheted hats 4 Madison Meriter's Preemie Ward. Knitters are slaking lately... Thank you to the crocheters for your service to the small ones who will receive them. There are a couple of hats "in process," are they yours? They have been here a while; we will finish them unless you dash in quickly & knit 'em. A phone call would help... If they are unattended for too long we will feel you have given up or forgotten...
New Classes
Toe up on Magic Loop, with our very own Rexie! Market bags with Karen.
Yaeger's Acres Roving is ON SALE! Buy one; get one half off! That's $7.50 for two for as long as they last. Great for Wet felting!!!!! & spinning.What's In & What's Out
a-Maizing in fantastic new colors; great free patterns. Rachel knit up a moebius shawl for her petite frame in just two balls! How cute is this?
Creative Knitting Magazine, March 2009. Buy the current issue & receive a back issue for 20% off; web special only. See the yummy sweater knit in alpaca by Joanne B! We bought extra copies because it is so pretty with a little lace on the bottom.
Lori Mosher of New Creation Art, (our Note Cards) is having a show at the SunPrint Cafe from May 11 - June 12th. Some of the original water colors she did for our card line will be on display in small collages of work done for individuals & business. We are so happy for her & looking forward to seeing it over lunch at the Sun Print Cafe on the Square. Don't miss it! Her cards are very popular here; as singles ($1.50) or five-packs ($7.50); mix & match.
Poems & Bamboo sock yarn from Universal are in! Get 'em while
they are hot... they're flyin'! Cotton Supreme from Universal & Fon from Swedish Yarns are in! Gorgeous in WORSTED wts.
Our buy-1; get-1 half-off Sale on mohair & baby loop has expanded to include some incredible yarns; but, they will not last... Because they are so low & we will not bring them back for a while; this is the time to stash them. Fiber Co & Farmhouse yarns will go on sale on the website as soon as Rexie can plug them & then they will be gone! Hope you can come in soon; or order them over the internet. Watch the numbers; we try to update them after every purchase.
The Madison Crochet Guild
...meets here the first Saturday of every month from 2-4pm. They are the greatest bunch of people & we have been learning, learning, learning. Saturday May 2, is coming soon enough! You don't want to miss it; everyone is welcome, especially newcomers! No Dues. They are helping us to expand even more with great new patterns & books.
'New' never ends, it seems: we now have ballet slipper patterns for knitters! Fiber Trends, cute, got a tie-up slipper too; nuf said...
And finally,Words to Consider
Do you notice the everyday grace in life? It comes at the oddest moments, in the words of children, a good idea when needed, a call from a friend when it's least expected. As you prepare for a new day, open your eyes to everyday grace. -Daybreak with God
Have an Amaizing April!
Knittykitty
Our buy-1; get-1 half-off Sale on mohair & baby loop has expanded to include some incredible yarns; but, they will not last... Because they are so low & we will not bring them back for a while; this is the time to stash them. Fiber Co & Farmhouse yarns will go on sale on the website as soon as Rexie can plug them & then they will be gone! Hope you can come in soon; or order them over the internet. Watch the numbers; we try to update them after every purchase.The Madison Crochet Guild
...meets here the first Saturday of every month from 2-4pm. They are the greatest bunch of people & we have been learning, learning, learning. Saturday May 2, is coming soon enough! You don't want to miss it; everyone is welcome, especially newcomers! No Dues. They are helping us to expand even more with great new patterns & books.
'New' never ends, it seems: we now have ballet slipper patterns for knitters! Fiber Trends, cute, got a tie-up slipper too; nuf said...
And finally,Words to Consider
Do you notice the everyday grace in life? It comes at the oddest moments, in the words of children, a good idea when needed, a call from a friend when it's least expected. As you prepare for a new day, open your eyes to everyday grace. -Daybreak with God
Have an Amaizing April!
Knittykitty
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