See you next week!

I'm going to Birch Bay with my family for a week - This is a picture of us at Birch Bay last year I'll post an updated version when we get back.   Happy knitting while you are watching the Olympics!  See you in a week.

How much yarn does it take to make a scarf?

I was just wondering......

It depends on the weight of yarn and how big you want your scarf - here is some information that might help.

If you are using yarn that yields 4 stitches per inch you would need 170 yds for a 6" x 40" scarf, but for a 10" x 60" scarf you would need around 400 yards.

If you are using yarn that yields 5 stitches per inch you would need 200 yds for a 6" x 40" scarf, but for a 10" x 60" scarf you would need around 500 yards.

If you are using yarn that yields 6 stitches per inch you would need 300 yds for a 6" x 40" scarf, but for a 10" x 60" scarf you would need around 700 yards.

I hope you find this helpful next time you are picking out yarn for a scarf.



Another Beauty!

The squares aren't sewed together yet, but won't it be beautiful when it's done?

Great American Afghan knit by Pam

Look who guessed right!

Congatulations to Ann Good!  She was the closest to guessing correctly by guessing 2765!!!

Total Yardage 2934

Custom Knits Accessories

For those of you who like to knit small projects but want to have a bit of a variety and want to have more information about making hats, gloves, socks and scarves.  This is the book for you.

This book gives you information about how much yarn you need for different projects, using different size yarn.  By using the information in this book you will be able to custom make your own hat, scarf , socks or mitts.

In Living Color

Getting started with the Kool-Aid dyeing

Chloe is taking this very seriously

Finished product

Beautifully Done!!

Rowan Wool Cotton 4 Ply

Rowan Wool Cotton 4 ply

For those of you who have knit with Rowan Wool/Cotton DK, you'll love this new yarn.  It is Rowan Wool/Cotton 4 ply.

It is a 50 gram ball, 197 yards, machine washable, 50% merino/50% cotton. 
When using a size US3 needle you should get 28sts for 4". 
This would make a lovely shawl, baby sweater or used in a fair isle project.  The options are endless.

The Winner Is...................

Christine Partlow!!!

Thank you all for participating.  Look for another fun contest next month.

Congratulations Christine, you can come and pick up your yarn anytime. 

Do you want to win?

Be the 11th person to email me at eweknit@mainstreetyarn.com and  you will win 6 skeins of Lush yarn, which is 50 %Angora and 50% Wool.  The Winner will be posted tomorrow in the blog!  Okay, go!

Look at this beauty!

Great American Afghan by Ann

Look at the beautiful blanket (to be) that Ann knit.  This is 24 of her 25 squares, her last one is in the works.  Her next step will be putting them all together. 
We have another class starting up in August.  You too can make this beautiful afghan.  You will learn many different techniques and come out with a beautiful blanket.
Ann, Pam and Nancy have worked diligently these last 25 months to knit this afghan.  Congratulations to you three, it's been a joy teaching the class.  More pics to come.

Have you tried the Pinch Method?

The Pinch Method is a method you can use when you knit cables without a cable needle. 

To try this method take the stitches that would normally go on a cable needle and pinch them together with your fingers when you take them off the needle. 
Now hold those stitches to the front or back according to the pattern as you work the stitches from the regular needle.  Replace the pinched to the left needle, then knit them off. 
Start with a 2 stitch cable and work up to a four stitch cable. 
I know it sounds scary, but give it a try, you might like it.

This tip is from the book Power Cables by Lily Chin.  This book not only teaches you about cables and how they form and how to do reversible cables, it also has good picture support.  From cable casting on to short rows and mattress stitch. 

Embossed Rib

It is always fun to incorporate new stitches into your knitting. The embossed rib pattern is a series of four rows of stitches that create a ribbing pattern. It works well for projects like sweaters or socks. It is a rather complex pattern that will take some time to memorize, so you may want to keep written instructions close by while creating a sample swatch. Read on to learn how to knit an embossed rib pattern.

If you haven't tried Queensland Sugar Rush, this would be a great yarn to knit a pattern on, it has such great stitch definition.  Sugar Rush is 100% Sugar Cane Viscose.

Embossed Rib Pattern

Row 1:  (right side): P2, *K1 through back loop, K1,P1,K1 through back loop, P2: rep from * to end.
Row 2:  K2, *P1 through back loop, K1 P1, P1 through the back loop, K2; rep from * to end.
Row 3:  P2, *K1 through back loop, P1,K1,K1 through back loop, P2; rep from* rep from * to end
Row 4:  K2, *P1 through back loop, P1,K1,P1 through back loop, K2, rep from * to end.

Rep these 4 rows. 
You will want to do this pattern in multiples of 6 + 2

Happy 4th of July



Have a Safe and Happy 4th!

FYI - Our new shipment of Madeline Tosh finally arrived!  See you tomorrow?

Some info.

We had a terrific showing for our Charity Knit!  Everyone who came out enjoyed some wine and cheese and some time spending time with their fellow knitters.  Charity Knits meets the fourth Friday of every month form 6:00-8:00pm. 

Just a reminder, if you haven't used the fabulous coupon found in our most recent Newsletter, hurry on in!  The last day to use it is tomorrow, the day before July 4th.  Speaking of July 4th, we will be closed.  If you don't get our Newsletter, come in and sign up or call us and we can sign you up!

Spinning News

Ewenice is learning trying to Spin!

1st Thursday of every month 6:00-8:00 (starting July 5th)
We are changing up our Spinning Classes and starting a Spinning Group.  
.  We are now starting our monthly Spinning Classes with a more focused topic each month.  Starting this Thursday, Amy will be teaching how to make an even Navajo ply, creating a three ply yarn from a single ply. 

Sundays 2:00-4:00 (starting July 8th)
We are starting a Sunday Spinning Group.  Bring your wheel or spindle, socialize, share knowledge with others and get inspired.  There will be no instruction provided, if you need instruction consider coming to the once a month Thursday group. 

FYI - The beginning crochet class dates have changed.  They are now July 29, Aug 5,12,19.