GET AHEAD OF THE CURVE

 

 

Sweet As Pi Short Row Workshop Saturday, June 22 from 1:00 - 2:30pm

As I was knitting a scarf, I suddenly wished it would curve around my neck. A trick question my math loving dad stumped me with, was the key to untangling the arithmetic. The short rows that give Sweet as Pi its rounded shape also make it easy to snuggle into, and much harder to lose than a typical rectangle. The curve also keeps you warm at a shorter length... so it's quicker to work, and could be whipped up a single skein of something really scrumptious.

 

It's "sweet as pi" because I did a little math to figure out how much greater the circumference needed to be at the outer edge, as compared to the neck.

 

Short rows take your knitting to the next level. Among their many uses, short rows can create bust darts, and are great for adding curves to accommodate heels or shoulders as well. Learn the basics of how to work short rows, and put them to good use in the curving scarf 'Ahead of the Curve,' and you'll soon find all kinds of knitting situations where short rows can enhance and personalize your projects.

Teacher - Sara Stopek
Date: June 22nd, 2013
Time: 1:00 - 2:30pm
Cost: $35.00

Prerequisites: Cast-on, knit and purl

 

I am recommending Manos del Uruguay Maxima Stitch Therapy have a selection five colors to choose from.

NEW YARNS for A NEW SEASON

...and a few new projects!
  

Pima Cotton, Merino, Cashmere, Silk and Linen

 At Stitch Therapy, a Fine Yarn Shop  we are excited to announce the new, beautiful, and exquisite yarns that have and are coming in for the Spring and Summer seasons! Time to get rid of that misconception that the fruits of your knitting and crocheting labor are solely for the cold weather months!

Our Featured Yarns

Shalimar:  

A Breathless 420 yards of merino, cashmere and silk sport weight. Comes in 5 colors perfect for socks, shawls, or fingerless gloves.

 

Manos:

Maxima 219 yards of brilliantly hand-painted merino - Aran Weight.  We have it in 5 colors. Versatile! Try a baby sweater, hat, or fingerless gloves.
 
 

Lang:
Lino 100% linen 121 yards, DK weight ribbon. We have it in 8 colors, make a wraps, open stitches, big needle work or hook.
  
  

Berroco:

Maya 85% Pima Cotton and 15% Alpaca DK weight
Chainette comes in 12 colors, this yarn is made for everyone from baby to man.
  

Coming Soon: 

Aslan Trends:  Lecco 100% cotton, 110 yards (thick and thin).  Will arrive in 8 colors perfect to use for capelets, shrugs, washcloths.

 

Rambling Rows

The new yarns are beautiful and a great way to sample them is through the collage of the Rambling Rows blanket. A fun and interactive way to experience yarns. Stop by the shop to check out and keep track of other new all natural fibers and colors coming in over the next months.
  

 

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO LEARN how-to MAKE?

Made by you ...

No time like Spring to embark on a creative journey.

Many thanks to all of you who came out for Stitch Therapy's opening! It was an amazing weekend and we've had an amazing, and innovating time here since. I doubt this comes as a surprise to any of you, but here at Stitch Therapy we waste no time and already have plenty of events and classes for you to sink your creative teeth into! The first starting very soon at the end of this month! 


Here is a sneak peak list of all the classes we have planned:  http://bit.ly/Vbs6mo