Dangling Conversation KAL

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Dangling Conversation knit with sparrow:
Designed by Mindy Ross, this flirty little “number” doesn’t leave conversation dangling for long, if at all! Quite the eye catcher and ‘conversation’ starter! This cute little crescent shaped shawl/scarf/kerchief adds dimension with any outfit. Constructed in linen, it’s wonderful for staying cool…in the hot days of summer, and a lovely embellishment in the cold of Winter.


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Quince & Company Sparrow is a plain little yarn, beautiful in its simplicity. Its clean, smooth hand is crisp as you knit it. But after washing and wearing it becomes handkerchief-soft and drapey. It’s spun in Italy from organic linen grown in Belgium. Knit Sparrow on a variety of needle sizes depending on the drape and feel you want in your project. The yarn is a natural in lace patterns, carving out the yarn overs, but it’s fluid, too, in simple stockinette. It’s great in tanks, shawls, and breezy cardigans, and lovely as can be in bags, wash cloths, and other home accessories.


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SAVE THE DATE:
The group will meet on Tuesday evenings, March 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 6:00-7:00pm at the boutique. Pre-registration is required to reserve your spot, seating is limited. The cost is FREE with purchase of materials.

HERE’S HOW THE KAL WORKS: 
- Purchase 2 or more skeins of Quince & Co Sparrow. It is 10% off now through Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Use code KAL0316, call for availability. 

- Purchase a copy of Dangling Conversation by Mindy Ross. 

- The knitalong will begin Tuesday, March 8. If you're local, cast on and knit with us in the boutique from 6-7pm. If you're not local, join us in our Ravelry group.

- Post a photo of your finished project in the KAL thread on Ravelry by Thursday, March 31, 2016 and you'll be eligible to win a FREE GIFT by Yarns By Design! 

KAL: James C. Brett Hooded Blanket

Join us in the month of February for Flutterby Chunky: Hooded Blanket by James C. Brett.

The double moss stitch creates a wonderfully soft texture for this cuddly baby blanket. The added hood with ears make an adorable accent.

The group will meet on Tuesday evenings, February 9, 16 & 23, from 6:00 - 7:00pm. Pre-registration is required to reserve your spot, seating is limited. The cost is FREE with purchase of materials.


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Here's how the KAL works:

1. Purchase 2 balls of James C. Brett Flutterby. It is 10% off now through Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Use code KAL0216, if you're shopping online.

2. Purchase a copy of James C. Brett Booklet: Hooded Blanket (0174).

3. The knitalong will begin Tuesday, February 9. If you're local, cast on and knit with us in the boutique from 6-7pm. If you're not local, join us in our Ravelry group.

4. Post a photo of your finished Hooded Blanket in the KAL thread on Ravelry by Sunday, February 28, 2016 and you'll be eligible to win a FREE GIFT by Yarns By Design!

I hope you'll join us!

Progressive Needles KAL

We are pleased to announce the next Progressive Needles KAL, sponsored by skacel and hosted once again by Michelle Hunter of Knit Purl Hunter.



Kick off the New Year by ramping up your knitting skills with a stunning two-color cowl using HiKoo® Sueño called Ambiguous. The stranded cowl (also known as Fair Isle knitting) will feature lessons on hand positioning, yarn dominance, managing floats and a surprising take on an old favorite. The cowl is available in two sizes to suit your style. The sneak peek at the cowl was met with rave reviews – you won’t want to miss this one!

Materials:
• HiKoo® Sueño (80% Washable Merino Wool / 20% Bamboo: 255 yds/100g) - 1 (2) skeins Background Color; 1 (2) skeins Main Color
Note: Pair high contrast colors for optimum results.
• Size US #7 (4.5mm) 40” circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge for shawl Body.
• Two US 5 (3.75mm) 16 (24)” circular needles. Second needle is used to graft stitches in finishing.
• Size F crochet hook for provisional cast on
• 10 yards smooth, contrasting color waste yarn
• Tapestry needle
• Markers

The group will meet on Tuesday evenings, January 12, 19 & 26, from 6:00 - 7:00pm. Pre-registration is required to reserve your spot, seating is limited. The cost is FREE with purchase of materials.

Kelbourne Woolens KAL

Join us in the month of December for Yarn Shop Love: Galway Scarf by Kelbourne Woolens.



What is Yarn Shop Love? Yarn Shop Love, is Kelbourne Woolens way of supporting local yarn shops and stockists. This pattern, and all of their Yarn Shop Love patterns, will be available exclusively through participating yarn shops. 

The Galway Scarf is a great way to learn, or brush up on, some great techniques. Using just two skeins of The Fibre Co. Knightsbridge, this little scarf is a quick knit, but one that will keep you on your toes. Cables, eyelets, twisted stitches, and bobbles are used to great effect - softened by the subtle heathered warmth of Knightsbridge. Inspired by Aran style knits, this scarf is anything but rustic. The yarn is buttery soft, and incredibly warm, while still lightweight and breathable. Knightsbridge is truly one-of-a-kind. 

The group will meet on Tuesday evenings, December 1, 8, 15 & 22, from 6:00 - 7:00pm. Pre-registration is required to reserve your spot, seating is limited. The cost is FREE with purchase of materials.




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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.


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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.

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Scoreboard KAL

Join us this Fall, and keep track of TDs on CIRCs or DPs!



About this Knit-A-Long!

The Scoreboard Cowl is worked in the two (or three) colors of your favorite football team!

The main color (MC) will always represent your favorite team and their points, while the secondary color (CC) will always represent your favorite team's opponents and their points. There is also an option to add a third color, to provide a visual break line between games. In the BLUE, GREEN and SILVER example above, representing Seattle's 2014-2015 season, the BLUE represents Seattle, the GREEN represents Seattle's opponents, and the SILVER is the purl round that separates the games!

The idea behind the design of the cowl is fairly simple. When your team scores, you will knit a round in the MC for each point attained. Did they kick a field goal? That would be 3 rounds. Did they score a touchdown? That would be 6 rounds. Was the point after good? Add another round! Should the opposing team score on the subsequent drive, their points will be knit in the CC (following the same rules noted above). You will follow this structure for the entire game, switching back and forth between the MC and CC depending on which team scores. All rounds will be worked in knit stitch, except the optional, game-dividing, purl rounds.

When the season is over, you will be left with an AMAZING, wearable knitted record of your team's 2015-2016 season in the Scoreboard Cowl!

During the season, there will be weekly prize opportunities for participating knitters, as well as chances for your Local Yarn Shop to win pizza parties and other fun things for those knitting along!



Supply List

So what supplies will you need to participate in this KAL and make the Scoreboard KAL Cowl?

You will need a soft, washable yarn that comes in a lot of colors! HiKoo® Simplicity is the perfect yarn - and it is available at the Yarns By Design boutique. While it is impossible to know exactly how much yarn to buy, we have done a lot of research on the average number of points scored per game and per season, and we are recommending starting with 6 (six), 50 gram hanks of HiKoo® Simplicity in each of your team's 2 main colors, and 1 hank of a third color (third color is optional). You may need to buy more yarn if a lot of points are scored each game, or you may have left over yarn to make a hat if defense is strong! Other than yarn, you will need a 16" US 7 addi circular needle (a second needle of the same size and length is needed at the end of the season when it is time to turn the scarf into a cowl by joining the 2 ends together with Kitchener Stitch). You will also want a darning needle to weave in those ends!

Materials
(6) hanks HiKoo® Simplicity in your favorite team's Main Color - to represent the points scored by your favorite team
(6) hanks HiKoo® Simplicity in your favorite team's other Main Color - to represent the points scored by opponents
(1) hank HiKoo® Simplicity (Optional) in a third color (your favorite team's third color, if they have one) to mark the breaks between games
(2) 16” US 7 addi® circular needles
Darning needle

Team Name: Knit - Tackle - Purl
Below is a list of teams we are supporting.



Pre-registration is required, $10 per participant. We will meet at the Yarns By Design boutique two (2) times during the season. Our first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 1st from 6-7pm to introduce ourselves and to select our team colors. Participants will receive 10% off yarn needed for their project(s). Yarns By Design will host a Pizza Party at the end of the season to show off our finished victories, date TBD.


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KAL: Shibui K.2

Upcoming KAL’s...



Shibui K.2 knit with kavo:
Join us for our May KAL designed by Kristin Ford. This simple yet trendy wrap is perfect for the upcoming months to keep yourself warm from a cool evenings breeze.


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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


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NOTE:
sizing: one size, 6" x 84"
gauge: 24 sts & 28 rows = 4" in st st after blocking
kavo:1 skein color a, 1 skein color b, 1 skein color c, 1 skein color d
needles: 5 (3.75 mm)

SAVE THE DATE:
Fridays, May 1, 8, 15 and 29 from 6-7pm at the boutique. The cost is $20/student, plus pattern and a 10% discount on project yarn. Pre-registration is required, call today to register.

KAL: Hudson Cowl

Quince & Co Hudson Cowl knit with Kestrel:
Join us in celebrating our newest line, Kestrel to the Yarns By Design community.


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Quince & Company Kestrel is a new take on a simple linen yarn. It is the same Belgium-grown organic linen used in Sparrow and spun it this time in a ribbon structure. Kestrel knits up quickly at 3½ to 4 stitches to the inch. Its flat surface adds a slight texture to simple knit and purl stitches. The best thing about it is its incredible drape. Like all things linen, woven or knitted, Kestrel only gets better as you wash and wear it.


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NOTE:
The Hudson Cowl is knitted flat beginning with a provisional cast on. Ends are grafted together to form loop. Stitches are picked up and knitted along each selvedge edge and joined for working the round.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
Working in the round, picking up stitches, grafting, provisional cast on.

SAVE THE DATE:
Fridays, April 10, 17 and 24 from 6-7pm at the boutique. The cost is $15/student, plus pattern and a 10% discount on project yarn. Pre-registration is required, call today to register.

Dreamy Valentine KAL

Upcoming KAL...

Dreamy Valentine by Ambah:
Save The Date: Fridays, February 9, 13, 20 and 27 from 6-7pm at the boutique. The cost is $20/student, $6 pattern, and a 10% discount on project yarn. Call today to register.

A triangular shawl for the romantic at heart. Dreamy Valentine features a love heart lace pattern. Wear this as a shawl or wrapped around the neck as a scarf.

This pattern offers both written and charted instructions and is worked from the bottom up.

Choose between a single skein fingering weight or the larger 2 skein sport weight variation. The two fibers we suggest are Spud & Chloe’s Fine (80% wool, 20% silk) or Cascade’s Venezia Sport (70% merino wool, 30% silk).

Dreamy Valentine is also easily adapted to most yarn weights, simply adjust the number of repeats to suit your yardage.

Techniques used are yarn overs, simple decreases and increases with a slightly more complicated Central Double decrease all described in the pattern.


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Progressive Needles KAL

Save The Date: Fridays, January 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 6-7pm at the boutique.
The cost is $20/student with a 10% discount on project yarn. Call today to register.


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January’s mystery KAL is a unisex scarf featuring interesting cables!
Kick off the New Year with a gorgeous cabled scarf – Endgame. The pattern is full of beautiful stitches enhanced by the lovely tweed yarn, HiKoo® Kenzie. Endgame’s unisex design introduces a cast on and bind off new to the series along with other essential techniques. Continue to grow your knitting skills while creating a classic, yet modern, scarf.


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Materials:
• HiKoo® Kenzie, 50% New Zealand merino, 25% nylon, 10% angora, 10% alpaca, 5% silk noils, 3(4) skeins – all the same color
• Waste yarn -contrasting color in a similar weight to Kenzie, 10 yards
• US #6 (4mm) needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• US #7 (4.5mm) needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• Cable needle
• Tapestry needle

Size:
Approximately 6 ½” wide, 56 (70)” long.

Gauge:
20 stitches = 4” in stockinette using larger needle.

Keep in touch with others and show off your progress and finished work on Knit Purl Hunter's Ravelry Group. Michelle can be found there to help with any questions.

Knit Along Overview
• Each quarterly KAL features a single project that introduces specific knitting techniques.
• Each project features a specific yarn which can be purchased at Yarns By Design
• Instructions for the projects are posted on the Knit Purl Hunter website (www.knitpurlhunter.com).
• Instructions are posted in four weekly segments, with each segment revealing the next step.
• Video Clips of any special techniques used are posted on the Knit Purl Hunter website.
• A forum for questions and comments about the projects can be found on Ravelry.
• After each KAL, three winners are chosen randomly from entries and photos submitted to skacel.

For more details, click here.

West Knits Mystery KAL 2014

Upcoming KAL...

Westknits Mystery Shawl KAL 2014: exploration station
It’s the fourth consecutive year of the Westknits Mystery Shawl KAL so we are using four colors for the most colorful mystery shawl to date. You can expect a fun explorative knitting adventure full of surprises!

The group will meet at the boutique on Friday, November 14, 21 and December 5 from 6-7pm. The cost is $15/student with a 10% discount on project yarn. Call today to register (412)794-8332.



Materials:
• Fingering weight Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light, available at Yarns By Design
• Yardage: colors A (275yds), B (200yds), C (185yds), D (260yds)
• US #6 (4mm) circular needle 40” or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge:
20 sts & 48 rows = 4”

Progressive Needles KAL

Beginning on October 2nd and running throughout the month, the Progressive Needles Knit-Along continues with a fabulous HiKoo® Simplinatural cowl design from Michelle Hunter.

This unique mystery design is the perfect showcase for Simplinatural's exquisite softness and superior stitch definition.

Stop by the boutique to choose your color and recieve 10% off SimpliNatural by HiKoo (Sept 27 - Oct 3). Additional KAL details, forms, and rules, can be found here.


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Sizes:
Small: 1 skein = cowl up to 20″ circumference. Medium: 2 skeins = cowl up to 40″ circumference. Large: 3 skeins = cowl up to 60″ circumference.

Materials:
• Simplinatural by HiKoo® - 1 (2, 3) hanks.
• US #8 (5mm) circular needle 16 (24-40)” or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Cable needle
• Markers

Gauge:
18 sts = 4″ in stockinette.

December KAL

YBD's Monthly KAL: Tuesday, December 4th from 5:15-6:45pm

This month we’ve chosen the ‘Arrowhead Lace Loop’ by Amy Grace to be knit with Flicker by Berroco as our knit along project yarn. This is a FREE group when purchasing the project from YBD. Either pick up your yarn from the YBD boutique or call to place an order (412-794-8332).

There are two ways to participate:
- By posting on our Ravelry Group KAL, simply say ‘hi’ to let us know you’re joining and then cast on.
- Or, Attend our KAL at the YBD boutique on the first Tuesday of the month from 5:15-6:45pm, pre-registration is required.

Here is where it gets really exciting, there are PRIZES!
- Ravelry Group members, post a picture of your finished project to this thread by the end of the last day of the month, and we’ll randomly select one of you to win a $10 Gift Certificate to the boutique!
- Or, attend the KAL Group on the following month, show off your finished project and we’ll randomly select one of you to win a $10 Gift Certificate to the boutique!

Note: Employees are not eligible for prizes. Only one award per winner per month

November KAL

YBD's Monthly KAL: Tuesday, November 6th from 5:15-6:45pm

This month we’ve chosen the ‘Foliage Hat’ by Emilee Mooney to be knit with either the Malabrigo Chunky or Worsted as our knit along project yarn. This is a FREE group when purchasing the project from YBD. Either pick up your yarn from the YBD boutique or call to place an order (412-794-8332).

There are two ways to participate:
- By posting on our Ravelry Group KAL, simply say ‘hi’ to let us know you’re joining and then cast on.
- Or, Attend our KAL at the YBD boutique on the first Tuesday of the month from 5:15-6:45pm, pre-registration is required.

Here is where it gets really exciting, there are PRIZES!
- Ravelry Group members, post a picture of your finished project to this thread by the end of the last day of the month, and we’ll randomly select one of you to win a $15 Gift Certificate to the boutique!
- Or, attend the KAL Group on the following month, show off your finished project and we’ll randomly select one of you to win a $15 Gift Certificate to the boutique!

Note: Employees are not eligible for prizes. Only one award per winner per month


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Monthly KAL

This month we’ve chosen the ‘Candy Corn Hat’ by Sarah Sagaser to be knit with Berroco Comfort Worsted as our knit along project yarn. This is a FREE group when purchasing the project from YBD. Either pick up your yarn from the YBD boutique or call to place an order (412-794-8332).

There are two ways to participate:
- By posting on our Ravelry Group KAL, simply say ‘hi’ to let us know you’re joining and then cast on.
- Or, Attend our KAL at the YBD boutique on the first Tuesday of the month from 5:15-6:45pm, pre-registration is required.

Here is where it gets really exciting, there are PRIZES!
- Ravelry Group members, post a picture of your finished project to this thread by the end of the last day of the month, and we’ll randomly select one of you to win a $15 Gift Certificate to the boutique!
- Or, attend the KAL Group on the following month, show off your finished project and we’ll randomly select one of you to win a $15 Gift Certificate to the boutique!

Note: Employees are not eligible for prizes. Only one award per winner per month.


Copyright by Sarah Sagaser

YBD Monthly KAL

© Shibui Knits

YBD will be trying something new and exciting! We have decided to hold a monthly knit along (KAL).

We’ll be featuring a yarn-of-the-month and specific pattern for staff & customers to work on and to share here in our ravelry group and in the boutique (first and last Thursday of the month from 10:30-12:00pm).

This month we’ve chosen ‘Same Thing Only Different’ by Cheryl Schumer to be knit with Shibui Knits Linen as our knit along project yarn. This is a simple-shape wrap that can be made seamed or seamless. The rectangular edge can be worn in the back for a cowl neckline in the front, or go for a more asymmetrical look by centering the rectangular edge down one arm. Now through July 31st Shibui Knits Linen will be 5% off in store. You can either pick up your yarn from the YBD boutique or call to place an order (412-794-8332).

There are two ways to participate:
- By posting on our Ravelry Group KAL, simply say ‘hi’ to let us know you’re joining and then cast on for the wrap.
- Or, Attend our KAL at the YBD boutique on the first and last Thursday of the month from 10:30-12:00pm.

Here is where it gets really exciting, there are PRIZES!
- Ravelry Group members, post a picture of your finished project to this thread by the end of the day July 31st, and we’ll randomly select one of you to win a $15 Gift Certificate to the boutique!
- Or, attend the KAL Group on Thursday, July 26th, and we’ll randomly select one of you to win a $15 Gift Certificate to the boutique!

Note: Employees are not eligible for prizes


© Cheryl Schumer