BERROCO FOLIO™

Folio is a luscious, superfine alpaca that feels as soft and luxurious as cashmere. This trans-seasonal yarn can be worked on a wide range of needle sizes and is a perfect choice for projects that flow, wrap, and drape.



Ball Weight: 50g – 1.75 oz
Ball Length: 219yds – 200m
Knitting Gauge: 22 sts & 32 rows = 4" (10cm)
Needle Size: 5 (US) / 3.75 mm
Crochet Gauge: 20 sc & 26 rows = 4" (10cm)
Hook Size: 6(G) (US) / 4 mm
Yarn Fiber: 65% Alpaca 35% Rayon / Viscose
Yarn Wash Info: Hand wash in cold water. Lay flat to dry.

Need a project to showcase Folio? We have the perfect one for you…Iwo is an elongated triangle made of two colors which can be worn wrapped on the body in a variety of ways.



Pattern Booklet: #344 Berroco Folio™
Skill Level: Easy
Project Type: Shawls/Wraps
Designer: Berroco Design Team

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BERROCO ANDEAN MIST™

Andean Mist is an ethereal blend of super fine baby suri alpaca and mulberry silk for luxe knits that knit up light as air.



Ball Weight: 25g – .875 oz
Ball Length: 164 yds – 150 m
Knitting Gauge: 22 sts & 28 rows = 4" (10 cm)
Needle Size: 6 (US) / 4 mm
Crochet Gauge: 16 sc & 22 rows = 4" (10 cm)
Hook Size: G (6) US / 4 mm
Yarn Fiber: 74% Alpaca 26% Silk
Yarn Wash Info: Handwash in cold water. Lay flat to dry.

We have a wonderful sample made up with the Andean Mist, Millais Wrap, a bit of lovely vintage lace trims this timeless triangle wrap.



Pattern Booklet: #347 Berroco Andean Mist™
Skill Level: Intermediate
Project Type: Shawls/Wraps
Designer: Norah Gaughan

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Tee Cakes by HiKoo

HiKoo’s newest addition, Tee Cakes, is constructed using strips of re-purposed tee shirts. Colorful, fun, funky, unique … these are all words that describe this new arrival. Tee Cakes lends itself to knitting and crochet, and features 75 yards per cake. There are between 225 and 300 grams per cake, depending on the width of the strips. Each cake is as individual as the t-shirt it was made from. Colorways will always fluctuate, due to the materials used. Machine washable in warm water. Dry flat.


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Tee Cakes are the perfect fiber to either knit or crochet a bath mat. Stop by the Yarns By Boutique today to pick out your Tee Cake colors and receive this FREE pattern.


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Rylie by HiKoo

Rylie by Hikoo is a lightweight luxury yarn. Lusciously soft baby alpaca is enriched with the elegant drape and gleam of mulberry silk and the rustic tactile appeal of linen. Dyed in soft pastels, beachy brights and glowing neutrals, Rylie is ravishing. Yarns By Design has a large selection of colors to choose from.


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• HiKoo®
• 50% Baby Alpaca, 25% Mulberry Silk, 25% Linen
• 274 yards per 100 gram hank
• US 3-4 needles
• 6 sts per inch

We at Yarns By Design were excited when we came across this FREE pattern by Kris Basta. The Definitely Diagonal Scarf is the perfect project to knit with the new Rylie fiber. This is a 15 row pattern repeat that works up quickly on size 10 needles. And, as we suspected, it turned out lovely and perfect!


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Two New Clubs...

YBD Knit Club and Happy Knitters Club
members only clubs (Sept - March):

YBD knit club: 1st Saturday (10:30-12:00pm) of every month, instructor: Edye VanDyke
Happy Knitters Club: 4th Thursday (6-7:30pm) of every month, instructor: Sandra Donatelli




Benefits:
- 10% off purchases night of club
- 20% off yarn needed for project
- Learn a new technique
- Knit a project
- Meet other fiber artists

Interested in Joining? contact Yarns By Design today (412) 794-8332!

Club Membership is $120.00 for 6 months (no December).
Pre-registration is required, space is limited. 
Note: These are two different clubs, members cannot attend both unless registered for each.

Building Blocks Club

12 Sessions $300/year or $30/month
Begins 09/12/2014 and every 2nd Friday of the month from 5:30-7:00pm
Instructor: Edye

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. All techniques are supported with FREE online video instruction for help outside of the class. 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)

Details:
- Includes cost of the book and yarn for all 12 squares.
- Please come in to choose your yarn two weeks prior to the start of the first class so yarn can be selected.
- Space is limited
- Pre-registration is required, call today (412) 794-8332!

Technique Refresher

Cable Cast-On
Saturday, July 19th from 10:30-11:30am

Each month we will offer a 1 hour Technique Refresher to help our customers improve on their knitting skills.

There are approximately thirty (30) ways to cast on. The experienced knitter will learn several and use the
appropriate cast on to its advantage. A Cable Cast-On creates a firm, beautiful edge which is also a good way to cast on stitches in the middle of your knitting.
Materials: 1 skein of yarn, US7-8 needle

Cost: $15/ 1 group class or $25/ 1 private class.


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This Saturday, August 16th, the class will focus on the Long-Tail Cast-On.

A long-tail cast-on create an even, stretchy edge that works well for stockinette stitch or for ribbing. It's easy to knit from, easy to pick up stitches from and the fastest cast-on. Call today to pre-register for the class.