Knit Happy Club

The Knit Happy Club has worked on a couple of projects since I last posted on them. Each member absolutely enjoyed knitting up the Ultra Warm Hat which was the February Project. I believe it was also the record month, each member completed the project! Great job ladies. They enjoyed the picot edging along with the yarn picked for the project, Malabrigo's Arroyo.

Malabrigo Arroyo is a sport weight, 4-ply, 335 yes, 100% Superwash Merino. Gauge: 20 to 22 stitches = 4 inches with a recommended needle size: US 4 - 6.





Knit Happy Club: Members only club
TUESDAY EVENINGS 5:15pm-6:45pm with Judy
meets the second Tuesday of the month

Each month you’ll have lots of fun, receive a members only newsletter, receive exclusive boutique offers & discounts, learn a knitting technique, get a yummy recipe and a free knit pattern using that month’s technique. Club membership $100/ 7 months (Sept-April, no December meeting).

Look for upcoming details for the 2013-2014 Knit Happy Club pre-registration this summer.

Needle Felting

Preregister for our needle felting class held on the 3rd Saturday of the month. We will be making these little cuties in February and March!



NEEDLE FELTING: Confidence builder
SATURDAY AFTERNOONS with Tammy
February 16th 10:00-12:00pm
March 16th 1:00pm-3:00pm
classes are held on the third week of the month
Needle felting is another very creative outlet for fiber artists. The student will learn the proper way to use the felting needles to felt wool roving into a 3-D animal. The basic shapes including rolls or tubes, balls, folds and cones will be demonstrated. The core wool, roving, and foam pad (first-time students only) will be included. Cost: $40/ 1 class. Supplies Needed: Size 36 triangle felting needle, size 38 star felting needle, size 40 triangle felting needle, small scissors, large head sewing pins, accessories needed to decorate project, Wool Pets/Wool Toys by Laurie Sharp.

Pre-registration is required. One can register at the boutique or by phone with a credit card (412.794.8332).

Comical

This is great...

Valentine Box of Chocolates

This is the best gift to recieve...a heart-filled box of chocolates without the gilt!

Join either of YBD's Beginner or Intermediate Crochet Class to receive this FREE pattern designed by our instructor, Tammy.









BEGINNING CROCHET: A foundation course
SATURDAY AFTERNOONS 1:00pm-3:00pm with Tammy
Saturday, February 9th
In this introductory class, you’ll learn basic stitches which will prepare you to learn stitching variations and fancy stitches. A worsted weight ball of yarn will be included. Cost: $25/ 1 class. Supplies needed: Hook in the 5.5-6.5mm size range (I-9 to K-10.5), tapestry needle, The Crocheter’s Companion by Nancy Brown.

INTERMEDIATE CROCHET: Confidence builder
SATURDAY 10:30am-12:30pm with Tammy
Saturday, February 9th
Skills taught: Increasing, Decreasing, Joining yarns and working with color, Two methods of crocheting in the round (chain and magic loop). Skills Needed:  Must be comfortable with basic crochet skills (foundation chain, slip stitch, single crochet, and double crochet). A worsted weight ball of yarn will be included. Cost: $25/ 1 class. Supplies needed: Hook in the 5.5-6.5mm size range (I-9 to K-10.5), tapestry needle, The Crocheter’s Companion by Nancy Brown.

Call the YBD boutique today to pre-register (412-794-8332).

Berroco Weekend DK

Our customers are loving the new Berroco Weekend DK. With the wonderful pattern support, stunning colors to choose from and an affordable blend, how can one go wrong?


75% Acrylic 25% Cotton, 268yds, 5.5 sts=1", US6
Berroco Weekend is the perfect yarn for any laidback knitting project. A soft, comfortable machine washable blend, this yarn is uncomplicated from start to finish.


Pattern Booklet: #328 Weekend Stripes
Alidade, Intermediate
This quirky triangular scarf features wide striped edgings that go in unexpectedly different directions.
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YBD has all twenty-six vibrant colors to choose from for your next project. We also offer pattern support.

Annual Pittsburgh Knit and Crochet Festival

Register to attend the 9th Annual Pittsburgh Knit and Crochet Festival, March 15-17. Also, the weekend is full of classes and events to attend.

Come visit YBD (booth #5), we will be offering a selection of...
- Kits from Blue Sky Alpacas, Malabrigo, Nelkin Designs, Shibui Knits and Spud & Chloe...
- Accessories - Sock forms, knitting project bags, needle cases, ball winder, swift, interchangeable needles...
- Loads of fibers and patterns...

It will be a weekend full of inspiration and excitement!

Woolly Mitts by Virginia

Today is the perfect day to stop by the boutique to purchase ($45) your one-of-a-kind Woolly Mitts created by Virginia. Virginia is a local artist who has an eye for details and color. Woolly Mitts are created from felted wool {rehomed sweaters} specially for Yarns By Design.

Sizes are available in Small and Medium.