Hello Crafter Friends and Happy December, In the shop we are thinking of the holidays, setting out the decorations, and stocking gifts for crafters. I am also brushing up on my last-minute-knits ideas for the knitter or crocheter who decides they need to make a quick gift for a friend or relative. We have a great selection of bulky and super bulky yarns just for this purpose! Breeze on in and pick up materials for a fabulous quick project. Here are two knit and one crochet project ideas for your consideration!
Holiday schedule changes for December-January:
Classes Coming Up! See details and sign up at indigopurls.com/classes. Stay tuned for updates as we add more classes over the coming weeks. December Thurs Dec 18 - 5 to 7:30pm Spinner's holiday gathering during our usual spinner's group Thursday night. Treats will be there, optional to bring something to share. We will have hot cider! No need to sign up, just drop in. January
Sat Jan 10 and 24 - 10 to 1 Tea Cozy Knit-Along with Michelle. For knitters who are familiar with color-work stranded knitting and want to try steeking! Sat Jan 10 and 24 - 1:30 to 3:30 Beginning Knitting in two sessions - for absolute beginners with Cheryl Sat Jan 17 - 10 to 1 Granny Square of the Month with Sara and Maddy, a monthly gathering to learn a new square under excellent tutelage. This month's session is drop-in and finish the Fall Wreath squares bag and get help or support. No need to sign up.
Sat Jan 17 - 1:30 to 3:30 All About Blocking with Jann Hoppler. Jann will share her experience, and will demonstrate blocking with a hat and lace swatches; sweaters and other garments also discussed. February Sun Feb 5, 8, and 15 - 10 to Noon Beginner Friendly Hat in three sessions; introduction to knitting in the round. You will learn to use double pointed needles for closing the top of the hat. If you've taken our Beginning Knitting class in the past then this takes the next step! with Kerry Sat Feb 14 and 28 - 10 to 1pm Introduction to Lace Knitting in two sessions with Jann. Designed for knitters who are comfortable with knit and purl stitches, increases, decreases, and yarn-overs. Sat Feb 21 - 10 to 1 Granny Square of the Month with Sara and Maddy, a monthly gathering to learn a new square under excellent tutelage. Sat Feb 21 - 4 to 6pm Tea Party and Tea Cozy show case with Michelle. Join us for afternoon tea, scones, and other treats, and to lavish praise on the tea cozies we made. March Sun Mar 8, 15, 22 - 10 to Noon Beginner-friendly Fingerless Mitts with Kerry. Learn a straight-forward mitt pattern that includes a beautiful thumb gusset. Learn to use double-pointed needles. Pre-requisite is the Beginning Knitting class with Cheryl, or if self-taught, are comfortable with knit, purl, increase and decrease stitches.
Sat Mar 14, 21, 28 - 1 to 4pm Beginning Wheel Spinning with Maddy in three sessions. Did someone gift you a wheel and you want to learn how to use it? Talk to us about your wheel before class so we can schedule an assessment/tune-up. Don't have a wheel? We have demo wheels you can borrow.
Sat Mar 21 - 10 to 1pm. Granny Square of the Month with Sara and Maddy, a monthly gathering to learn a new square under excellent tutelage. April Sat Apr 11 and 25 - 9 to Noon Turkish Drop Spindle in two sessions with Maddy. We provide a beginner turkish spindle as part of the class cost that you get to keep! You will learn to draft yarn from fiber and confidently wind on the yarn you've just spun. Plying will be introduced. April 18 - 10 to 1pm Granny Square of the Month with Sara and Maddy, a monthly gathering to learn a new square under excellent tutelage. Inverness Thurs, April 30 through Sun, May 2 Event - Spring Yarn Crawl! Be inspired by the Amazing Yarn Race as you tour from shop to shop, collect free patterns, and enjoy discounts. Your participation with passport enters you to win grand prizes too! Check out details at PNWyarncrawl.com. Sunday Crafternoon Update The schedule is still coming together as of this date, but here's what is planned for knitted critters, in no particular order. You can find these patterns on Ravelry.com. Let us know if you want to buy a kit for any of these, email us or call the shop. DongGu
Giving Hats Program Update
We've been in contact with Olympia Community Youth Services about donating hats. The good news is that they would love to receive hats and mitts. What we need going forward is for donated hats for youth to be:
1. Dark colors like black, blue, brown, green.
2. Slouchy or loose. Not snug watch caps.
3. Labeled as to fiber content for those with allergies
4. Wool or wool blend.
I will be sorting our current donated stash for meeting the color criteria, and then donating the rest to the Union Gospel Mission who runs a community closet for adults. We will still accept hats for adults!
On an added note, the Community Youth Services has a giving program with lots of requested items for the holidays. If you are looking to fill a gift request for someone in need there are several giving trees throughout the community with tags you can take. Check out their website at Community Youth Services for more information about this program!
All of us at Indigo Purls hope that your holiday season is filled with joy and cozy crafting! Kerry & Michelle |
