Monday, October 26, 2015

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.

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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

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


© shibui knits

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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Tuesday, October 13, 2015

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.


© skacel knitting

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.