Building In Color Club

Members Only Club



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Club Meetings are held on the fourth Friday of every month from 5:30-7:00pm at the Yarns By Design boutique.

Building in Color is the newest book from renowned knitter and teacher, Michelle Hunter. It is a carefully designed sequence of patterns that introduce knitters to color work in many of its various forms. This work follows the same format as Michelle’s earlier book, Building Blocks, and though it is the logical next step in a knitter’s educational arsenal, it can also be used as a stand-alone series of patterns that result in a beautiful finished blanket.

Work through the major knitting skills while creating 10 lovely panels. Master each technique before moving to a more advanced concept in a carefully designed sequence. Gain an abundance of knitting know-how along with 10 panels to assemble into a sampler afghan.

The class follows the book by Michelle Hunter (KnitPurlHunter.com).

Members will receive 20% off the cost of the yarn (Simplicity by HiKoo, 24 skeins total).

Club Membership is $240 for 12 months (January - December). Pre-registration is required, space is limited.

SPECIAL: Register before December 31st to receive $40 off the total price.


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Gift Card Special

Holiday Special: Purchase a $50 Yarns By Design gift card and receive an additional $5 (gift card total $55). Now thru December 23rd.

Building Blocks Club

Members Only Club



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Club Meetings are held on the second Friday of every month from 5:30-7:00pm at the Yarns By Design boutique.

Expand your knitterly repertoire with this master class from Michelle Hunter. You'll build your skill set with each block you knit, and by the end, you'll have a gorgeous lap throw. This Simpliworsted sampler will be a fantastic reminder of how far you've come.

Work through the major knitting skills while creating 12 lovely squares. Master each technique before moving to a more advanced concept in a carefully designed sequence. Gain an abundance of knitting know-how along with 12 blocks to assemble into a sampler afghan.

The class follows the book by Michelle Hunter (KnitPurlHunter.com).

Members will receive 20% off the cost of the yarn (SimpliWorsted by HiKoo) for 12 squares.

Club Membership is $240 for 12 months (January - December). Pre-registration is required, space is limited.

SPECIAL: Register before December 31st to receive $40 off the total price.



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Addi DIY Knit-cessories

Pavia Lewis is a knitting artist who found an outlet for her striking jewelry in her business called ‘Miknitures®’. Pavia uses decorative miniature (mikniture) knitting needles paired with coordinating yarn, to make remarkable pieces of knitted jewelry. Pavia’s work has been featured in publications such as Vogue Knitting, Creative Knitting, Cast-On, Living Crafts, and Interweave Knits, and her work has become recognizable nationwide.

Lewis has now combined efforts with skacel and addi® to provide custom hardware for her renowned innovation, allowing knitters to make their very own wearable art! For flexibility of personal style and fit, the necklace bases are available in addi® Natura or addi Turbo® needle styles, in two different lengths. The necklaces have a strong magnetized closure in the back, making for easy fastening and removal. These special magnets are the perfect strength - so your necklace will stay on all day, yet still remain easy enough to remove without assistance! While garter stitch is all it takes to make a simple, yet charming necklace, the inspiration is endless, so feel free to tap into your creativity and incorporate various yarns and stitch patterns to your heart’s desire! Wear your passion for knitting around your neck, and have some creative fun!



DIY Knit-cessories available in: Turbo Necklace Tips in the Standard length, Turbo Necklace Tips in the Extended length, Bamboo Necklace Tips in the Standard length and Bamboo Necklace Tips in the Extended length.


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Trunk Show: Tot Toppers

December 3 - 22, 2015

These hats are so darn cute - Kate Oates is the designer for Tot Toppers. She enjoys designing hats and garments for babies and children in
particular, these projects often reflect whimisical spirit. Kate also strives to add specifically to the growing body of knits for boys as she has four of her own!

As a special for the trunk show, if you purchase a booklet and yarn for a project, you will receive 10% off the yarn!

Stop By, Get Inspired!



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Holiday Hours

The Staff at Yarns By Design wishes you and your loved ones a happy and healthy holiday season!



The Yarns By Design boutique will be CLOSED:

November 26th
December 24th
December 25th
December 31st
January 1st

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Kelbourne Woolens KAL

Join us in the month of December for Yarn Shop Love: Galway Scarf by Kelbourne Woolens.



What is Yarn Shop Love? Yarn Shop Love, is Kelbourne Woolens way of supporting local yarn shops and stockists. This pattern, and all of their Yarn Shop Love patterns, will be available exclusively through participating yarn shops. 

The Galway Scarf is a great way to learn, or brush up on, some great techniques. Using just two skeins of The Fibre Co. Knightsbridge, this little scarf is a quick knit, but one that will keep you on your toes. Cables, eyelets, twisted stitches, and bobbles are used to great effect - softened by the subtle heathered warmth of Knightsbridge. Inspired by Aran style knits, this scarf is anything but rustic. The yarn is buttery soft, and incredibly warm, while still lightweight and breathable. Knightsbridge is truly one-of-a-kind. 

The group will meet on Tuesday evenings, December 1, 8, 15 & 22, from 6:00 - 7:00pm. Pre-registration is required to reserve your spot, seating is limited. The cost is FREE with purchase of materials.




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Never Not Knitting

Come check out the Never Not Knitting Trunk Show at Yarns By Design November 3 - 21, 2015



We can not say enough about these patterns - not only are they great looking, but the patterns are very well written, easy to follow and as a bonus have great
graphics. This will be the perfect opportunity for you to see first hand, completed projects designed by Alana Dakos of Never Not Knitting.

As a special for the trunk show, if you purchase a pattern and the yarn, you will receive 10% off the yarn!


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Oakmont Guild

New: The Yarn Guild of Oakmont
2015 - 2016

Interested yarn lovers can join the guild at a cost of $15 per year. Membership to this guild allows local yarnaholics the opportunity to share ideas, fellowship, and a snack or two! Other benefits of your membership include special programs, classes and discounts at area yarn shops.

Upcoming Program Ideas:
* intarsia
* putting in a zipper
* beaded bags
* placing ribbon on your button bands
* fixing a hole in a
knitted item
* magic loop
* any suggestion you may have!

Interested in joining...

Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27th from 7:00-9:00pm

Please note: in order to receive your guild discount at Yarns By Design the night of the meeting, please arrive in advance because the boutique closes at 7pm sharp.

Click here for more details.

Shibui Knits Trunk Show & Yarn Tasting

YARN TASTING by Shibui Knits

Thursday, October 22 from 6-8pm



Join Edye VanDyke while she inspires you with mixing Shibui Knits fibers. The focus will be learning how to combine shibui yarns to make fabrics that you never knew were possible. Your knitting will be changed by the possibilities created by mixing.

Guests are encouraged to bring a variety of needle sizes ranging from a us size 4 thru 9.

The cost is $10/person. Interested in purchasing shibui yarn? If so, we will apply a $10 credit to your purchase the night of the event.

Seating is limited, pre-registration is required, click here.

TRUNK SHOW by Shibui Knits

October 20 - 31


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This will be the perfect opportunity for you to see first hand, completed projects made with shibui knits:

baby alpaca
cima
dune
kavo
linen
maai
pebble
silk cloud
staccato
twig

Stop By, Get Inspired!

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Progressive Needles KAL

Join us in the month of October for Wandering Moon, a beautiful crescent-shaped shawl knit with the lovely yarn, Rylie by HiKoo - designed by Michelle Hunter of Knit Purl Hunter.

The shawl will be featured in the limited edition color, Power Pink. This specially dyed yarn is a deep berry hue that complements everyone. Rylie is also available in other beautiful colors for endless possibilities.


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The shawl incorporates exciting techniques and stitches new to the KAL series. Increase your skills while creating a wearable work of art!

The group will meet on Saturday mornings, October 10, 17, 24 & 31, from 10:30-11:30am. The cost is FREE. Pre-registration is required to reserve your spot, seating is limited.

Click here for more information.

Click here for pre-registration.

CLOSED during construction

The existing Hulton Bridge will be closed from October 5th - 19th. The Yarns By Design staff will be taking a well-deserved vacation during the weekdays the bridge is closed. We will remain OPEN from 10:00-4:00pm on Saturday’s, October 10th and 17th. And, will return to our regular winter hours on Tuesday, October 20th.

If you should need any products during this closure, we will be filling orders through our online boutique.

Make Lace In Public Day

Thursday, October 1st from 10am - 8pm at Yarns By Design boutique in Oakmont, PA.



The International Organization of Lace Inc. (IOLI) has declared October 1st “Make Lace in Public Day.” As a charter chapter of IOLI, the Pittsburgh Lace Group will be making bobbin lace all day at Yarns By Design on Allegheny River Boulevard in Oakmont.

Bobbin lace is a type of lacemaking that dates back to the late Renaissance. It is made by crossing and twisting lengths of thread that are wound upon bobbins. Essentially a form of off-loom weaving, bobbin lace patterns are formed by using pins placed into a pattern pinned into place on a sturdy padded form called a “pillow.”

The Lace Group regularly demonstrates at the annual Holiday Open House held at the University of Pittsburgh Nationality Rooms. We can be found making lace there in the Croghan-Schenley Ballroom. The Group also demonstrates lacemaking at Pittsburgh's yearly Folk Festival. We have demonstrated and provided talks to several groups throughout the years. Some of you may remember that in the past we were at the Oakmont Library with a large display of assorted laces and related tools.

We are grateful to Yarns By Design for providing us with a place to sit and make lace like lacemakers have since the 1500’s. There will be at least one lacemaker in the shop on October 1st during regular shop hours. We will answer questions, provide an opportunity for people to try their hand on a pillow, show off our personal tools and completed projects and most importantly make lace.

Come see what we have to show you. After all, without the public, it isn’t “in public.”

More information is available here.

Maja-Gima

by Marita Rolin

We fell in love with the unique design of Marita Rolin's Maja-Gima. There is no real front or back. You can use it as you wish.
By using one single thread gives a more transparent look.


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SIZES:
To fit bust
72-76 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 cm
28-30 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 in

Actual size
76 87 96 107 116 cm
30 34¼ 37¾ 42 45¾ in

Finished length
51 53 55 57 59 cm
20 21 21¾ 22½ 23¼ in

YARN:
Gima from marita rolin - 50 gm balls = 425 m, approx 302 yds.
50 55 65 75 80 gm, A - Moonbeam
15 15 20 20 20 gm, B - Carrot
10 10 10 10 10 gm, C - Sepia

NEEDLES:
1 pair 4mm (US 6) needles
Stitchholders.
Crochet hook 3½mm (US E)

For more information, see: http://www.maritarolin.se

We have a lovely selection of Habu Textiles Cotton Gima and Printed Cotton Gima colors to choose from to knit this unique summer tunic with.


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Our sample was made using Shibui Knits Kavo in colors ash, graphite and poppy. Originating from cavo n. Italian for rope or cable, adj. Hollow. An unusual combination of strength and elegance. With a strong 2-ply cotton core and a decadent silk wrap, Kavo creates incredible knits with exceptional drape and a smooth, luxurious hand. The slight variation in diameter gives this DK weight yarn an organic feel. Intended to be knit on range of needle sizes, Kavo’s fabric is open and airy, yet substantial enough to hold structured silhouettes. The silk wrap adds a subtle touch of sheen, making it a perfect choice for summer wear.


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The yarn and pattern support are available at the Yarns By Design boutique.

Tolt Folded Bag

by Veronika Jobe


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The beauty of these bags is that you only need to knit a rectangle. The magic of the folding and seaming is what creates the shape! We chose to knit these bags out of a worsted weight linen and cotton blend (garter version), Schulana Kilino using 3 balls, and an aran weight linen yarn (stockinette version), Quince and Co Kestrel using 4 skeins. Have fun knitting these bags in any size and fiber for different options!


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FREE pattern

The yarn and pattern support are available at the Yarns By Design boutique.