Sajou Scissors & Linen Thread

YBD is excited to announce our newest line, Sajou.


Sajou scissors are hand-made in small workshops in France. The scissors are presented in a floral motif box. Sajou scissors are quality that can be identified by their pairing marks. This indicates that the two blades have been perfectly adjusted to form a pair. Size: 4"


To celebrate its comeback, the famous brand Fil Au Chinois has reproduced the packaging of their linen thread, sold in capsules in bygone days. This thread is lightly waxed to make sewing easier. It is manufactured in the north of France, the birthplace of Fil Au Chinois. The label on the capsule features the famous illustration of the Chinois character. This set includes twelve of these capsules in an assortment of colors. Each spool contains 50 meters of thread. Available in 5 Color Combinations:
- Classic: White, Black, Ecru, Light Grey, Dark Grey, Tobacco, Beige, and Garbardine, Garnet, Khaki, Navy, and Dark Green
- Mod: Yellow, Orange, Golden Yellow, Old Rose, Azure, Royal, Bronze Green, Green, Dark Green, and Brown

Skacel Knitting: Gradient and Kilino

Here is a sneak peak to what is new at the YBD boutique...

If you love Zauberball, get ready to do backflips for Gradient! It comes in the same charming ball and has the same slow color repeats, but it knits to a much larger gauge. It is a slightly felted wool single that will resist pilling. Use it for accessories, sweaters and whatever else your imagination can conjure.

• Schoppel Yarn
• 100% Virgin Merino Wool
• 284 yards per 100 gram ball
• US 4-7 needles
• 4.75 sts per inch

Kilino by Skacel is a crisp, cool linen cotton blend, an ideal candidate for airy summer garments and accessories.


• 53% Linen - 47% Cotton
• 126 yards per 50 gram ball
• US 6-8 needles
• 5 sts per inch

Pittsburgh Knit & Crochet Festival

This weekend, March 15-16-17, YBD will be attending the 9th annual Pittsburgh Knit & Crochet Festival at the Four Points by Sheraton in Mars, PA. Visit the YBD staff at booth #5. We will be offering a selection of yarns, patterns, kits, and accessories from Berroco, Blue Sky Alpacas, Fiesta, Frog Tree Yarns, Habu Textiles, James C. Brett, Malabrigo Yarns, Nelkin Designs, Pagewood Farms, Rowan, Scrumptious by Fyberspates, Shibui Knits, Skacel, Spud & Chloe and Trendsetter Yarns. Here is a short list of accessories we will be bringing: Ball Winders, Chica Needle Cases, Eucalan Soap, Interchangeable Needles, Lavishea Lotion, Namaste Bags, Needle Felting Supplies, Offhand Designs handbags, Sock Forms, Sweater Stones, Swift.

YBD will be giving out prizes all weekend long (while supplies last) along with two drawings.


Drawing #1: Hat & Wristlets by Blue Sky Alpacas includes 2 skeins of Worsted Hand-Dyes, 1 skein of Suri Merino, 1 pattern and 1 Pretty Cheep Bag valued at $69.95.


Drawing #2: Tornado Twist by Spud & Chloe includes 5 skeins of Fine, 1 pattern and 1 box valued at $77.70.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the festival!

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).