Monday, August 31, 2009

2ND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION INVITATION


PLEASE JOIN US ON MONDAY, Sept, 7: 4 – 6 p.m.
FOR THE CELEBRATION OF OUR SECOND BIRTHDAY!
THERE WILL BE
TREATS AND A DRAWING FOR SOME FUN KNIT KITS.

Saturday, August 15, 2009

August Needle Rocket









Needle Rocket, August 2009
Telluride, Colorado
Greetings to all our fiber friends,
As you may be able to tell by the tardiness of this newsletter, summer is very busy up here at 8750 feet. These long summer days are lovely and warm and so full of fun mountain activities. We’ve kept knitting even as we hike and bike, travel and camp, and relax at the end of these active days. We hope you’ve been able to set aside some time for your handwork as well. As you know, it’s a great way to unwind and order your thoughts as well as create something beautiful and satisfying.
Although we hate to think of losing summer, fall is just around the corner. We’re getting new fall yarns in every week. Ultra Alpaca is back with a bang in wonderful new colors as well as the fall palette we’ve always carried. Have you checked out the “Autumn Leaves Scarf” pattern? We think you’ll like it. Another new Berroco yarn is Lustra, an alpaca/tencel blend with a lovely sheen to it in terra cotta, pine, charcoal, earth brown and royal blue. It has great pattern support as well.

Lustra Tupa
Another luscious new yarn is Mirasol’s Tupa which is a merino/ silk blend with everything you want…soft hand, wonderful shine and it is Fair Trade.



SOCKS!!!

Our sock yarns are overflowing in every corner of the back room. We have new yarns from Skacel, Done Roving, LoneSome Stone, and, of course, the Austermann Step with aloe vera. We’re knitting socks from the cuff down, toe-up, on magic loop, 2 circs and double-pointed’s. Come in and we’ll sock it to ya! (sorry)
Have you heard of the KNIT KIT? It’s a fab “TSA approved” gadget with everything you need on the plane to use with your knitting project. It’s the perfect gift for your favorite knitter (especially yourself!).
Attention Market Bag Crocheters and Knitters: Stay tuned for the hemp yarn coming very soon!! We’ll have natural in several weights and the colors in dk weight….perfect for bags, washcloths and even yoga mat bags.
Classes
Beginning Knitting Our beginning group classes are scheduled for August 13th (4-6pm) and Sept 10 (4-6pm). As you know, a private class can be scheduled at your convenience.
New on Wednesdays: K Square Come join us anytime on a Wednesday and learn a new stitch. For August and September, we’re sampling some cable stitches. This week we learned the “Hugs and Kisses” cable which looks like x’s and o’s…perfect for a baby project or corner of an afghan. Collect your squares for an afghan or throw. Upcoming cables: The Claw, Twisted Chain, Dancing Circles, Irish Twist, Classic Aran Diamond.
Magic Loop Tuesday, August 18th, 3-5pmLearn to knit a small circumference circle on one long circular needle with this ingenious technique. You can choose your project . $15
Heads Up! Thursday, August 20th, 4-6pm Knit a hat class. Work on double pointed needles or magic loop circular to create the hat of your choice. $15
Knit a sock on 2 Circs, Monday, August 24th, 3-5pm Join the sock knitting craze with this technique. $15
Get a leg-up! Tuesday, August 25th, 3-5pm Knit two baby leggings at once..$15
Heads Up Hat Class Thursday, August 27th, 4-6pm. $15
Beginning Crochet Monday, August 31st,3-5pm. $25
Events
Labor Day, September 7th, 4-6 p.m.: Needle Rock 2nd Birthday Bash. Join us for refreshments and a drawing for a Needle Rock Gift Certificate.
HEADBAND WEEK, September 7-12. Get instruction and help all week to complete a reversible headband for the upcoming cool weather. $15
MITTEN WEEK, September 14-19. Get instruction and help all week to complete a pair of mittens on straight needles or circular. $15
BLOCKING & FINISHING WEEK, September 21-26. Get instruction and help all week to block and finish your knitted or crochet garment. $15
FELTED HAT WEEK, September 28-Oct 3. Get instruction and help in knitting and felting a winter hat. $15


Thank you for making Needle Rock Telluride’s living room. We are honored to host a place for you to knit, visit and share your life stories. You touch us with your enthusiasm, strength and myriad experiences. You inspire us!
Ginger and Ann


Needle Rock Fiberarts
335 W. Colorado Avenue
P O Box 1963
Telluride CO 81435
970-728-3427

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Needle Rock August Happenings
Monday, 8/3, 3-5pm: Crochet Market Bag $10
EVERY Tuesday, 7-9pm: Open Knitting Circle
Tuesday, 8/4, 3-5pm: Knit your next evening bag! $15
EVERY Wednesday, All Day: “K Square” Learn a new stitch, make a square
Thursday, 8/6, 4-6pm: Beginning Knitting Class. $25
EVERY Friday, 11-1pm: Open Knitting Circle
EVERY Saturday, 1pm: Knit Fix
Monday, 8/10, 5:30-7pm: Beginning Crochet Class $25
Thursday, 8/13, 4-6pm: Beginning Knitting Class $25
Thursday, 8/20, 4-6pm: HEADS UP!! Knit a Hat! $15
Monday, 8/24, 3-6pm: Knit a Sock on 2 Circs $15
Thursday, 8/27, 4-6pm: HEADS UP!! Knit a Hat! $15

Linda models her "demonic" shawl made from SWTC Bamboo. We're guessing that by "demonic" she means she probably won't knit up this pattern again anytime soon! Good job, Linda!