Steel Valley Yarn Crawl 2014

SAVE THE DATES!
August 1 - 10, 2014


Passports are now available from participating Shops while supplies last:

Dyed in the Wool
Kathy’s Kreations
Kid Ewe Knot
Natural Stitches
Wolf Creek Yarns
Yarns By Design
Yarns Unlimited

For $10, you will receive:
-a handsome bag printed with the logo and the name of the shops participating;
-a passport which you should have stamped at participating stores and turn in at your last store (if you visit all 7) to be eligible for the Big Prizes;
-seven tickets which can be used to enter to win prizes at the participating shops.

We hope we’ve piqued your interest with the thought of a yarn crawl, and now we can start talking about our prizes!

GRAND PRIZE
Have your passport stamped at all of the yarn shops participating in the yarn crawl and be entered into a drawing for $25 gift cards/gift certificates from EVERY SHOP that participates!

RUNNER UP PRIZE
$10 gift cards/certificates from EVERY SHOP that participates!

ADDITIONAL PRIZES
Individual stores will also have prizes!

World Wide Knit In Public Day

June 14 - 22, 2014

Better living through stitching together.
Join Yarns By Design as we knit with hundreds of other knitters around the world on the same day!







Yarns By Design "Knit on the Boulevard"
Saturday, June 14th 10:30am - 2:00pm

Supplies Needed:
1 hank Kavo, stitch marker, US7 24" circular needle
supplies are available for purchase at the Yarns By Design boutique

What to bring:
Chair (optional), covered dish (no desserts, please)


© Yarns By Design

Drama by Claudia Hand Painted Yarns

Claudia Hand Painted Yarns new Drama is 100% Linen yarn, a great alternative to wool for summer garments, with a lovely drape and sheen as well as shawls and scarves. This yarn softens up immediately upon first washing.

Yarns By Design has new summery colors available at the boutique to choose from for your next project. Below is a sampling of the new colors.



Below are two patterns available at the Yarns By Design boutique sampled in Drama:


Dowlas Tee by Sachiko Burgin © Knitscene


Fifteen Love by Brittany Wilson © Boho Knitter Chic

The name of this yarn was recently changed from Claudia Handpainted Yarn Linen to Drama, so your tags may say either Linen or Drama as they make the transition.

Sunseeker by Cascade Yarns

Sunseeker by Cascade Yarns is a unique blend of cotton, acylic and metallic which is a machine washable AND machine dryable DK weight yarn. Sunseeker is available in a wide variety of rich colors, and each color has a subtle touch of metallic spun throughout, making your project even more eye-catching. This yarn is perfect for sparkly lightweight spring and summer garments as well as sweaters, shawls, scarves, hats, gloves, baby garments and much more! Sunseeker is also great for kids knits because it's machine washable and dryable.

Below is a sampling of our newest colors.


Sunseeker is sampled in the Wurm Hat by Katharina Nopp:


And, in Pimpelliese by Christine Ebers:


Stop by Yarns By Design Boutique to pick out your colors for your next project.

Kavo by Shibui Knits

Kavo: 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 a 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.

85% cotton, 15% silk, 224 yds / 205 m, dk weight, 50 g skein

Below are two patterns we will be working our Kavo samples in:

K. 1 by Lidia Tsymbal
This top is knit using 1 strand of Kavo on a US size 5 (3.75 mm) 36” circular needle. You will need:

3 (3, 3, 4) skeins of Color A
2 (2, 2, 2) skeins of Color B
Shown in Ash (A) & Graphite

K. 2 by Kristin Ford
This scarf is knit using 1 strand of Kavo on US size 5 (3.75 mm) needles. You will need:

1 skein Color A
1 skein Color B
1 skein Color C
1 skein Color D
Shown in Ash (A), Graphite (B), Poppy (C) & Tar (D)

This pattern is free with the purchase of yarn at Yarns By Design!

Pediboo by Frog Tree

Pediboo by Frog Tree, is a worsted weight, was tested and enthusiastically approved by Cat Bordhi. A blend of 80% Machine Washable Merino and 20% Bamboo Viscose, this 3 ply yarn comes in 100 gram skeins, with approximately 182 yards in worsted weight. The yarn is spun for durability and bounce, making It ideal for easy-care warm sweaters, winter weight socks, 
hats, mittens, cowls, and more.


Pediboo Worsted Solid

Pediboo Worsted Tonel

This yarn is destined to become a much loved classic and is now available at the Yarns By Design boutique in Oakmont. 
It is also exceptionally round and bouncy, friendly, and thus ergonomically kind to avid knitters. It produces 
textures with beautiful stitch definition. It catches the eye with its quietly lustrous colors, the result of the Merino Wool/Bamboo blend.

Simplicity by HiKoo

Simplicity by Hikoo is a value yarn that is an excellent choice for afghans, children's wear, and anything else that get's daily use. This machine washable wool blend feels like butter in your hands while knitting, but is a true "work horse" of a yarn.

Details:
• HiKoo
• 55% Merino Superwash, 28% Acrylic, 17% Nylon
• 117 yards per 50 gram hank
• US 4-6 needles
• Approx. 5 sts per inch

Yarns By Design has a nice selection of pattern support. Here are a few examples to get you excited.


Simplicity Volume 1 - Kids


Simplicity Volume 2 - Women's


Simplicity Volume 3 - Men's