Nato Summit Escape: Day 5 - Suri Sunday

So, did ya guess?  C'mon did'ya?  Really???

The Suri alpaca is a member of the camelid family, which includes the llama, Huacaya alpaca, the wild vicuna and guanaco, and yes, the camel. The Suri dates back between 5 to 20 thousand years and is known from archaeological records to have been domesticated for 6,000 years.

Among the people of the Andes, the woven fabric from the fleece of the alpaca was so soft and alluring that it was used as currency. The Suri alpaca has unique fiber characteristics that distinguish the Suri from the rest of the camelid family. Unlike the soft fuzzy look of the Huacaya alpaca, the Suri's long, separate, distinctive locks are comprised of twisted or flat fibers that drape down the sides of the Suri's body. The Suri's fiber has a cool, slick hand; soft as cashmere, warmer than wool, and has the luster of silk.

The first Suris were imported to the United States from Bolivia in the winter of 1991. Subsequent imports came in 1993, 1995, 1996 and 1998 from Peru, Chile and Bolivia. World wide, Suris account for only about 1% of the total alpaca population and are so rare that there may be fewer of them than the vicuna, the wild ancestor of the alpaca.

All alpaca and alpaca blends are on sale today!  Yup!!  I know, you couldn't wait, but now you don't have to!!!  20% off.  Bring a picture of an alpaca (any breed) and get another 10% off your yarn purchase.

Lynn

Nato Summit Escape: Day 4 - Self-Striping Saturday

The Lizard Ridge Afghan knit in Noro Kureyon

Yes!  Noro, Mochi, sock yarn, striped cottons, all 20% off!  Bring an invitation to a baby shower and get an extra 10% off your yarn purchase.  Saturday is the sh*t y'all!!!

Lynn

Nato Summit Escape: Day 3 - Black (and grey) Friday

It's a dark day when roads are closed, public transportation is shut down and police are imported from other states.  All black and grey yarn is 20% off. 

Lynn

Nato Summit Escape: Day 2 - Thick Thursday

If you ask Senor Google about thick you get really unmentionable stuff (ick!!!).  Thick.  Th like in Thursday.  Okay, not great, but the best we could come up with.  The deal is:  any yarn that's thicker than worsted is on sale at 20% off.  Must knit at fewer than 4.5 stitches to the inch. .  Thursday (thick, get it?) only!   Won't be spring forever y'all.  Winter could happen tomorrow, it's Chicago.

See you soon!
Lynn

Nato Summit Escape: Day 1 - Worsted Wednesday

All worsted weight yarns are 20% percent off today!!  Make Stuff Not War:  Anything that knits up at 4.5 to 5 stitches per inch goes home with you today at this fabulous discount!!  Think of all the baby blankets, sweaters, market bags, afghans, cowls.....

Between 6:30 and 8:30 Knit Nighters get an extra 10% off, just sayin'

Lynn

NATO Summit Escape: Make Stuff Not War

Your office might be closed.  Your Starbucks might be closed.  Your gym might be closed.  Heck, your street might be closed!  But we're open!!!!  We have free WI-FI, no boss, the best coffee you ever tasted right next door, no treadmill (yea), and YARN!!  We are having the Six Days of Summit starting Wednesday.  Check back for the great deals and good times.

Spring and Summer Classes at Knit 1

Learning never exhausts the mind.

Leonardo da Vinci

We've been longing for some skill building.  We're big fans of classes -- knitting, crochet and other things.  Judging by the number of you that request and take classes we guess that you probably have that same longing.  We're really excited about what we've lined up for the next 3 months at Knit 1!

Beginning Knitting
Sundays 10AM - Noon -- May 13, 20, June 3 and 10
Saturdays 10AM - Noon -- June 2, 9 16 and 30 (no class on June 23rd)
Thursday Mornings 10AM - Noon  -- July 5, 12, 19 and 26
This class teaches you the basics in 4 two-hour classes. Scarves, baby blankets and hats are some of the projects students have completed in class.
$125 for 4 classes includes supplies

One-Day Knit Clinic
We know so many people having babies that we now call ourselves the Baby Blanket Vortex of Awesomeness.  Now we are going to share that with you!
Sundays 10AM - Noon
June 17th Churchmouse Baby Blanket
$25 per session, patterns and supplies not included

Project Clinics
Do you have a project that has confounded you? A garment or item that you have always wanted to make? A knitting technique that you want to learn? Come to Project Clinic!
Mondays 6:30 - 8:30
$20 per two-hour session


Crocheted Market Bag

Where're you going to put all those tomatoes and zucchinis??  Why, in your market bag!!
We're offering this twice.
Tuesday evenings - 6:30 - 8:30 May 22 and 29th
Sunday Mornings - 10AM - Noon July 8 and 15
$45 does not include pattern which is downloadable for $3.99

Skill Building Classes
Intro to Crochet - Tuesday evening June 5 - 6:30 - 8:30
$30 includes supplies

Intro to Lace - Wednesday mornings June 6, 13 10AM - Noon
$45 doesn't include supplies but handouts will be provided.

Double Knitting (offered twice)
Wednesday mornings June 20, 27 10AM - Noon
Thursday evening June 21, 28 6:30 - 8:30
$45 doesn't include supplies but the pattern will be provided.

Short Rows - Wednesday morning July 11 10AM - Noon
Often referred to as "wrap and turn".  This technique adds gentle curves to a flat of piece of knitting. Applications of the short row include sock heels, shawl collars and bust darts.
$25 includes handouts 

Finishing - Wednesday morning July 18 10AM - Noon
Make garments that look handmade instead of the dreaded homemade!  Mattress stitch; how to weave in ends and how to pick up stitches in a neckline.  You will need to knit homework swatches for this class.
$25 includes handouts


Fixing Mistakes - Wednesday morning July 25 10AM - Noon
$25 includes handouts

Beginning Crochet Tuesday evenings June12, 19 and 26 6:30 - 8:30
$75 includes supplies

Design Intensive with Susan Holton
Learn the art and skill of pattern making with experienced professor of knit wear design, Susan Holton.  This 4 session class will teach you to design an article of clothing and create a flat pattern.  Work through the design process from conception through finished garment.
Tuesday evenings 6:30 - 8:30 - July 10, 17, 24 and 31
$125 includes some of your materials.  A detailed list will be provided when you register.

Please call the shop to ask questions or to register.
See you all soon,
Lynn