Monday, September 13, 2010
Kate's Back to Knitting!
How cute is this? Kate's puppy is finally old enough to "let" her knit & awfully trusting from the look of things! Welcome back to the world of knitting, Kate!!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
September Needle Rocket
Needle Rocket
September, 2010
Greetings friends,
No denying it now, autumn is here in the mountains. The tundra is golden brown and the aspens are starting to turn. Our local knitters are waking up to knitting time as they come in from the outdoors. We have had a wonderful summer season with festivarians of all types and many visitors from our own state of Colorado. We are settled in our purple house and have had rave reviews on our new space and our darling front yard. Thank you to all of you who’ve visited our newest location.
We have many new yarns to show you as well as some kits and accessories. The Fibre Company is a wonderful producer from New England with scrumptious yarns. Road to China in dk and worsted is a blend of baby alpaca, cashmere, camel and silk. You have to feel it to believe it and the colors are just as rich and soft. Canopy is a worsted weight baby alpaca, merino, and bamboo which is a dream to knit. Terra is almost tweedy in baby alpaca, wool, and silk with 98 yards per 50 grams. Come check out these new yarns and patterns from The Fibre Company which are adorable.
LoneSome Stone has some new blends that are really beautiful! The Alpaca/merino is a three ply worsted in twists of cream and black, grey and cream, brown and cream and brown and black as well as other combos. You will love it.
Do any of you remember Bristol Yarn Gallery’s Lafayette? It’s a gorgeous brushed suri alpaca in three great colors…powder blue, light green and soft aqua. It’s a really special yarn. We also have more of the SWTC Yang which is wool, silk and bamboo with SEQUINS! We have three colors: scarlet, denim and light taupe.
Have you tried Crystal Palace’s Mochi Plus? It’s a great “slow-striping” yarn which is great for any scarf or hat and beautiful in entrelac. We have 8 great color combinations!
We also have many new books and patterns to peruse. We’ve been showcasing Pagewood Farm’s yarns and kits. Their needle-felted silk scarf kit is fabulous, fast and easy. It’s a great fiber project for those who don’t knit or crochet. It’s soooooo easy and produces a really pretty scarf with plenty of embellishment left over for other projects.
Do you need a gift for a fellow knitter? Not sure what yarn to buy? We’ve taken on the Knit Happy line of colorful mugs, cool notebooks for knitting notes, sticky note organizer & their very clever Fold ‘n Go knitting accessory pouch, as well as a dynamite folding project “box”.
Have you seen Tunisian Crochet? Guru Janet is “hooked” on it and is making gorgeous shawls, vests and mobious scarves with this technique. Let us know if you’d like a lesson.
September Calendar
Every Tuesday: 7-9pm. Knit Nite. Join our band of local fiber people as we stitch and chat.
Every Friday: 11-1pm. Knitting Circle is our daytime version of Knit Nite. Come check it out.
Thursday, September 9th, 3-5pm: Reversible Knit Headband Class. Learn to knit in the round and bind off with 3 needles. $15 plus materials.
Saturdays in September, 12-5pm: Knit Aid. Bring us your problems to help you solve. $10 per hour.
Monday, September 13th, 3-5pm: Noggin’ Warmer Class. We’ll teach you to knit a spiral knit hat for the upcoming cold nights. $15
Thursday, September 16th and Friday September 17th, 3-5pm: Baby Sock Class. Learn sock basics with adorable baby sock patterns from Kalamazoo Knits: Rufflicious for girls and Oh, Boy! for the lil’ guys. $15 for the two sessions.
Monday, September 20th, 3-5pm: Lace Primer. Learn the basics and some neat tricks for beginning lace knitting. $15
Monday, September 27th, 3-5pm: Beginning Knitting Class. Learn to knit, purl, cast-on and bind-off in this class for “never-evers”. $25
****Saturday, October 2nd, 12-5pm: Christmas Open House and Project Planning. We’ll get you in the mood and have plenty of ideas for Christmas decorations and gifts. Wear red! Free.*************
Last month we started our blog specials & we’d like to continue that offer this month with 15% off all our Frog Tree yarns. Please check our blog for varieties available http://www.needlerock.blogspot.com/
So, as usual, things are hoppin in the purple house. Come knit with us!!!
Ginger and Ann
September, 2010
Greetings friends,
No denying it now, autumn is here in the mountains. The tundra is golden brown and the aspens are starting to turn. Our local knitters are waking up to knitting time as they come in from the outdoors. We have had a wonderful summer season with festivarians of all types and many visitors from our own state of Colorado. We are settled in our purple house and have had rave reviews on our new space and our darling front yard. Thank you to all of you who’ve visited our newest location.
We have many new yarns to show you as well as some kits and accessories. The Fibre Company is a wonderful producer from New England with scrumptious yarns. Road to China in dk and worsted is a blend of baby alpaca, cashmere, camel and silk. You have to feel it to believe it and the colors are just as rich and soft. Canopy is a worsted weight baby alpaca, merino, and bamboo which is a dream to knit. Terra is almost tweedy in baby alpaca, wool, and silk with 98 yards per 50 grams. Come check out these new yarns and patterns from The Fibre Company which are adorable.
LoneSome Stone has some new blends that are really beautiful! The Alpaca/merino is a three ply worsted in twists of cream and black, grey and cream, brown and cream and brown and black as well as other combos. You will love it.
Do any of you remember Bristol Yarn Gallery’s Lafayette? It’s a gorgeous brushed suri alpaca in three great colors…powder blue, light green and soft aqua. It’s a really special yarn. We also have more of the SWTC Yang which is wool, silk and bamboo with SEQUINS! We have three colors: scarlet, denim and light taupe.
Have you tried Crystal Palace’s Mochi Plus? It’s a great “slow-striping” yarn which is great for any scarf or hat and beautiful in entrelac. We have 8 great color combinations!
We also have many new books and patterns to peruse. We’ve been showcasing Pagewood Farm’s yarns and kits. Their needle-felted silk scarf kit is fabulous, fast and easy. It’s a great fiber project for those who don’t knit or crochet. It’s soooooo easy and produces a really pretty scarf with plenty of embellishment left over for other projects.
Do you need a gift for a fellow knitter? Not sure what yarn to buy? We’ve taken on the Knit Happy line of colorful mugs, cool notebooks for knitting notes, sticky note organizer & their very clever Fold ‘n Go knitting accessory pouch, as well as a dynamite folding project “box”.
Have you seen Tunisian Crochet? Guru Janet is “hooked” on it and is making gorgeous shawls, vests and mobious scarves with this technique. Let us know if you’d like a lesson.
September Calendar
Every Tuesday: 7-9pm. Knit Nite. Join our band of local fiber people as we stitch and chat.
Every Friday: 11-1pm. Knitting Circle is our daytime version of Knit Nite. Come check it out.
Thursday, September 9th, 3-5pm: Reversible Knit Headband Class. Learn to knit in the round and bind off with 3 needles. $15 plus materials.
Saturdays in September, 12-5pm: Knit Aid. Bring us your problems to help you solve. $10 per hour.
Monday, September 13th, 3-5pm: Noggin’ Warmer Class. We’ll teach you to knit a spiral knit hat for the upcoming cold nights. $15
Thursday, September 16th and Friday September 17th, 3-5pm: Baby Sock Class. Learn sock basics with adorable baby sock patterns from Kalamazoo Knits: Rufflicious for girls and Oh, Boy! for the lil’ guys. $15 for the two sessions.
Monday, September 20th, 3-5pm: Lace Primer. Learn the basics and some neat tricks for beginning lace knitting. $15
Monday, September 27th, 3-5pm: Beginning Knitting Class. Learn to knit, purl, cast-on and bind-off in this class for “never-evers”. $25
****Saturday, October 2nd, 12-5pm: Christmas Open House and Project Planning. We’ll get you in the mood and have plenty of ideas for Christmas decorations and gifts. Wear red! Free.*************
Last month we started our blog specials & we’d like to continue that offer this month with 15% off all our Frog Tree yarns. Please check our blog for varieties available http://www.needlerock.blogspot.com/
So, as usual, things are hoppin in the purple house. Come knit with us!!!
Ginger and Ann
Blogger Special!
As promised in our Needle Rocket, here is the latest blogger special: All Frog Tree yarns, both merino & alpaca are 15% off for the next 2 weeks (until 9-23-10). These yarns are already reasonable priced & work up beautifully. Give us a call, send us an e-mail, or best of all, stop by to see how to save on some fabulous yarns @ a discount!!
Here's a bit about the Frog Tree line: As a result of our experience living and working at the grassroots level in Peru, Bolivia, Mexico and the USA for many years, we foundedFrog Tree® Yarns. We believe that talented, hard-working artisans should receive a just wage in order to provide a dignified life for their families.
Alpaca fibers are called the "Gold of the Andes" because of their silky feel and lustrous tones. Merino Melange - Complimentary to our Merino Worsted Wool, this two ply is available with shades of blended colors. Each skein is approximately 50 grams/1.75 oz in weight and 101 yards in length.
Here's a bit about the Frog Tree line: As a result of our experience living and working at the grassroots level in Peru, Bolivia, Mexico and the USA for many years, we foundedFrog Tree® Yarns. We believe that talented, hard-working artisans should receive a just wage in order to provide a dignified life for their families.
Alpaca fibers are called the "Gold of the Andes" because of their silky feel and lustrous tones. Merino Melange - Complimentary to our Merino Worsted Wool, this two ply is available with shades of blended colors. Each skein is approximately 50 grams/1.75 oz in weight and 101 yards in length.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Marion's Crocheted Bamboo Dress
How adorable is this dress? Local crocheter, Marion, started this as a bikini top, then kept crocheting on it to become a top & she liked the yarn so much, she kept going to create this GORGEOUS dress! Let summer go for a few more months so we can see this over & over again.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Bloggers Special
August 17th! Today the O-Wool Classic and Balance go on sale...20% off!!
The Classic is 100% certified organic merino, 100g/198 yards...regularly $17 per skein, now $13.60.
The Balance is 50% certified organic merino, 50% certified organic cotton, 50g/130 yards...regularly $10 per skein, now $8.
Mention this special when you come in, phone or email to receive this special price on this special yarn and any O-Wool patterns.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
August Needle Rocket
Needle Rocket, August 2010
Greetings Fiber Lovers,
We hope this finds you well and deeply involved in a number of projects involving yarn. Of course, we are in the middle of several, like…
A knitted market bag…a cashmere/lace mohair scarf….sling purses with beaded trim…. a felted stick-horse head…a completed pair of socks!
Things are hoppin’ here in the purple house. We are loving our kitchen to make cookies and punch for Fun Fridays. Our project table is small, but works beautifully for lessons and knitting circles. The pink flamingoes are happy in their front yard with the FLOWER BED.
We have new fun yarns from Pagewood Farms with felted flowers, yarn bouquets and “fuzzy purls”. Each skein can be knit or crocheted into a fabulous scarf in less than two hours! We also have kits from Pagewood Farms for needle felting silk scarfs or unique embellished yarn. Needle felting is fun, fast and really easy for one-of-a-kind garments and accessories. If you haven’t tried it, come by and check out what we’re doing.
needle felted silk scarf Mary’s Handspun bouquet scarf
Beaded Trims are the newest addition at Needle Rock……trims for purses, belts or scarves…even curtains and lampshades. Let your imagination run with these fun embellishments. Our button collection has expanded as well including Australian shell, handmade Czech glass buttons and wooden toggle buttons.
Believe it or not, it’s time to think about the holidays! We have new patterns for holiday decorations, Santa dolls and Christmas stockings…not to mention gift ideas for everyone on your list. Let’s try to avoid the December panic of knitting all night long to finish the gifts.
We are starting a new campaign for our blog followers this month. Every week or two we will post a special sale only on the Needle Rock blog. You may then call or email us to take advantage of the special. Let us know how you like it.
Speaking of sales, our triangle loom is for sale. The 7’ adjustable loom comes with 2 shed sticks, a weaving pick and locker hook and instructional DVD. The matching wooden stand is custom made for the loom. The regular price for the loom and stand is $935, and it is now on sale for $550 plus shipping. This is a great opportunity to own this fun and fascinating weaving tool.
Needle Rock Calendar of Events:
Tuesdays, 7-9pm: Knit Nite. Bring your project and join in our lively discussions and “group therapy”. Free
Fridays, 11-1: Open knitting circle. Join us at the kitchen table for stitchin and visitin. Free
August 16-21st: Knit along with us. We’ll be knitting a “top-down” sweater in adult or toddler size. $20 will buy instruction and help all week.
Wednesday, Aug 18th, 4-6pm: Bulky Cable Hat class. Learn to knit in the round and knit cables for a quick winter hat. $15
Thursday, Aug 19th and Aug 26th, 3-5pm: Our ongoing Sock Class…start a new sock or get more instruction on your current pair. $15 per session.
Monday, August 23rd and August 30th, 4-6pm: Beginning Knitting Class. $25 per session.
Let us know what you want to learn….felting? entrelac? spinning? Colorwork? We’ll set up a class for you.
Rock on out there!
Ginger and Ann
Needle Rock Fiberarts
NEW: 320 W. Colorado Ave.
P O Box 1963
Telluride CO 81435
970-728-3427
http://www.needlerock.blogspot.com/
Greetings Fiber Lovers,
We hope this finds you well and deeply involved in a number of projects involving yarn. Of course, we are in the middle of several, like…
A knitted market bag…a cashmere/lace mohair scarf….sling purses with beaded trim…. a felted stick-horse head…a completed pair of socks!
Things are hoppin’ here in the purple house. We are loving our kitchen to make cookies and punch for Fun Fridays. Our project table is small, but works beautifully for lessons and knitting circles. The pink flamingoes are happy in their front yard with the FLOWER BED.
We have new fun yarns from Pagewood Farms with felted flowers, yarn bouquets and “fuzzy purls”. Each skein can be knit or crocheted into a fabulous scarf in less than two hours! We also have kits from Pagewood Farms for needle felting silk scarfs or unique embellished yarn. Needle felting is fun, fast and really easy for one-of-a-kind garments and accessories. If you haven’t tried it, come by and check out what we’re doing.
needle felted silk scarf Mary’s Handspun bouquet scarf
Beaded Trims are the newest addition at Needle Rock……trims for purses, belts or scarves…even curtains and lampshades. Let your imagination run with these fun embellishments. Our button collection has expanded as well including Australian shell, handmade Czech glass buttons and wooden toggle buttons.
Believe it or not, it’s time to think about the holidays! We have new patterns for holiday decorations, Santa dolls and Christmas stockings…not to mention gift ideas for everyone on your list. Let’s try to avoid the December panic of knitting all night long to finish the gifts.
We are starting a new campaign for our blog followers this month. Every week or two we will post a special sale only on the Needle Rock blog. You may then call or email us to take advantage of the special. Let us know how you like it.
Speaking of sales, our triangle loom is for sale. The 7’ adjustable loom comes with 2 shed sticks, a weaving pick and locker hook and instructional DVD. The matching wooden stand is custom made for the loom. The regular price for the loom and stand is $935, and it is now on sale for $550 plus shipping. This is a great opportunity to own this fun and fascinating weaving tool.
Needle Rock Calendar of Events:
Tuesdays, 7-9pm: Knit Nite. Bring your project and join in our lively discussions and “group therapy”. Free
Fridays, 11-1: Open knitting circle. Join us at the kitchen table for stitchin and visitin. Free
August 16-21st: Knit along with us. We’ll be knitting a “top-down” sweater in adult or toddler size. $20 will buy instruction and help all week.
Wednesday, Aug 18th, 4-6pm: Bulky Cable Hat class. Learn to knit in the round and knit cables for a quick winter hat. $15
Thursday, Aug 19th and Aug 26th, 3-5pm: Our ongoing Sock Class…start a new sock or get more instruction on your current pair. $15 per session.
Monday, August 23rd and August 30th, 4-6pm: Beginning Knitting Class. $25 per session.
Let us know what you want to learn….felting? entrelac? spinning? Colorwork? We’ll set up a class for you.
Rock on out there!
Ginger and Ann
Needle Rock Fiberarts
NEW: 320 W. Colorado Ave.
P O Box 1963
Telluride CO 81435
970-728-3427
http://www.needlerock.blogspot.com/
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Sheelagh's placemats & table runner
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Photos of the yarns, one of the placemats, our weaving open house, one of our weavers with the finished product. A hugely satisfying project! Most of the participants had never touched a loom before but they all did a great job after a five minute demonstration. The recipients were, of course, absolutely blown away by the concept and the results.
Note: These woven items were made with so much love & Colorado fiber for a family that had to move from the area - what great friends they have to do such a project for them!
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