March March— —— —April 2014

March—
March—April 2014
A Place to Learn, Share & Be Creative
Project Knitalong...
On Wednesday afternoons from 1-3 pm we’ll be having a “Project of the Month” knitalong. For March
we’re going to make a beautiful crescent-shaped shawl called “Seven Sisters” using Wolles
Color-Changing cotton yarn. Download the pattern from Ravelry and then come in and pick out your
favorite colorway (it only takes 1 skein). Come join the fun each Wednesday afternoon as we learn,
share and be creative together!
National Crochet Month...
March is National Crochet Month. Come join us on Wednesday afternoons from 1-3 pm as we make
the beautiful “Changes” shawl for spring. All it takes is a G hook and one skein of Noro Taiyo Sock for
the small size (16” deep and 36” wide) or 3 skeins for the large size (24” deep and 54” wide). Bring in
your shawl by Saturday, March 29, and we will put it on display for everyone to see. We’ll also have
a drawing to see who will be the winner of a skein of Lorna’s Laces sock yarn. Come join
the fun and possibly win a prize!
Spring Fling 2014...
Our Spring Fling this year will be on March 17-22. For every $25 you spend on regularly priced items,
you will get your name put into a drawing for our Spring Gift Basket. Monday of that week is St.
Patrick’s Day. Wear green that day and you’ll get an extra punch on your Rewards Card.
Spring Has Sprung Weekend...
On April 11 & 12 we’re going to have a Spring Has Spring Weekend. We’ll have a Yarn Tasting of our
new spring yarns, a spring reveal on our new project wall, projects for the kids to make, spinning and
weaving demonstrations, a petting zoo of alpacas, and a sale of alpaca poop for your gardens. All of
the details haven’t been worked out yet, but it will be a fabulous weekend for the whole family. Save
the dates and come have fun with fiber!
New Weaving Instructor…
Roz Yenzer is now doing our Weaving Classes. Here’s a short bio about her…
In the 3rd grade my teacher brought in some table looms and taught us how to
weave. It really made that year of school one of my favorite memories. Mom got a
lovely 4 heddle floor loom and I would help her put on the warp and get to weave
some too. I had dreams of creating beautiful woven materials. In my 50s I
inherited my mother’s loom and looked forward to weaving...only first I needed to
retire from 20 years of special education teaching. First attempts at working on my
own on the loom were comical disasters! I moved to TN 5 1/2 years ago and found
myself among many talented weavers. I joined the Tuesday Weavers at the
Appalachian Arts and Craft Center in Norris, and my skills as a weaver began to
grow. I am a very strong supporter of taking lessons and learning by doing! A rigid heddle loom I got at
The Yarn Haven allows me to weave smaller items. I can now use up many of my yarn scraps and create
different patterns with
different textures. Weaving has brought so much creativity and joy into my life.
Yes, dreams can come true!
Starting in March, we will be open on Monday nights until 8 pm!!!
Fiber Friends...
Project Linus will be our Charity Project for March and April. Blankets are needed
to give as gifts to seriously ill and traumatized children, ages 0-18. Please consider
knitting, crocheting, or sewing a blanket this spring for Project Linus. All blankets
should be made of new, washable fabric or yarn in child friendly colors. More info
can be found on their website...www.projectlinuseasttn.org.
Need knitting/crocheting help on your project?
We are always more than happy to help customers with project problems and issues during regular store
hours but our shop girls stay pretty busy helping customers with their selection of patterns, yarns, etc. So
we now have an available knitting and crocheting help teacher. Just bring in your project and our “Stitch
Doctor” will help get you back on track. Cost is $15/hr, but fee will be prorated based on the amount of
time needed. For involved requests such as garment construction or learning complicated stitches, you
may need to have a paid private lesson or attend one of our Weekly Classes.
Blocking and Felting?
Many times we have heard folks say that they can’t felt their project because they have a front-loading
washer. Or they know their garment should be blocked, but they are scared to do it. Blocking will smooth
out any wrinkles, stretch garment out to the correct size, relax the stitches so they are all more uniform
and make the garment look and fit better. We can provide these services for you. Just bring your projects
to us for felting or blocking. Cost is $10 per item.
Weekly Classes...
We have weekly classes every day. Mimi’s classes are for knitters and Kelora’s classes are for knitters OR
crocheters. If you need help with a project or just want to start a new project with someone giving you
help each step along the way, then come join one of our Weekly Classes. Cost is $40/month. An incentive
for signing up for the month is that you get a 10% discount on your supplies all month long. But you can
still just come to one class for $10 as long as there is room in the class. Be sure to call the shop to
make sure we have room in the class for you to join us.
Our weekly classes meet:
• Monday evenings (6-8 pm) - Knit only
• Tuesday mornings (10 am—Noon) - Knit OR Crochet
• Tuesday afternoons (1-3 pm) - Knit OR Crochet
If you want to drop in for a
• Tuesday evenings (6-8 pm) - Knit OR Crochet
class that you have not paid
• Wednesday mornings (10 am—Noon) - Knit only CLASS IS FULL
for, then please call the
• Wednesday afternoons (1-3 pm) - Knit only
shop first to see if there is
• Thursday mornings (10 am—Noon) - Knit only
room. Teachers have
• Thursday afternoons (1-3 pm) - Knit OR Crochet
requested only 7 students
• Thursday evenings (6-8 pm) - Knit only CLASS IS FULL
at a time. We would
appreciate this courtesy.
• Friday mornings (10 am—Noon) - Knit only CLASS IS FULL
• Friday afternoons (1-3 pm) - Knit only
CLASS IS FULL
• Friday afternoons (1-3 pm) - Crochet only
• Saturday mornings (10 am—Noon) - 2nd & 4th Saturdays—Knit OR Crochet
March—National Crochet Month
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Mimi—Green
Kelora—Blue
Sandy—Purple
Roz—Orange
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Sock Techniques
GoodReader
Oops!
Stitch Together
Weekly Class 1
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Weekly Class 1
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Sock Techniques
Beaded Bracelet
Stitch Together
Weekly Class 2
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Weekly Class 2
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Sock Techniques
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Weekly Class 3
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Rabbits Workshop
Seaming
Learn to Knit I
Project KAL/CAL
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WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Project KAL/CAL
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Weekly Class 1
Felted Clogs I
Weekly Class 1
Stitch Together
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8
Rabbits Workshop
Weekly Class
*****
Felted Bear I
Learn to Knit I
Crochet Class 1
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Weekly Class 2
Weekly Class 2
Felted Clogs II
Weekly Class 2
Stitch Together
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Weekly Class 2
Felted Bear II
Crochet Class 2
Weekly Class 1
Project KAL/CAL
Weekly Class 3
15
Saturday Class 1
Rabbits Workshop
*****
Learn to Knit II
Learn to Crochet I
20 1st day of
SPRING!!!
Weekly Class 3
Weekly Class 3
Stitch Together
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Weekly Class 3 Dreambird Shawl
Felted Vessels Weaving II
Crochet Class 3
27
Weekly Class 4
Weekly Class 4
Stitch Together
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Weekly Class 4 Saturday Class 2
Crochet Class 4 Rabbits Workshop
Stitch Together
Weekly Class 3
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Sock Techniques
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Weekly Class 4
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Rabbits Workshop
Learn to Knit II
Project KAL/CAL
Weekly Class 4
Stitch Together
Weekly Class 4
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*****
Learn to Crochet II
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Sock Techniques
Stitch Together
Weekly Class 5
April
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
1
Weekly Class 1
WEDNESDAY
2
Weekly Class 1
Project KAL
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THURSDAY
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Weekly Class 1
Knitting Lace I
Learn to Crochet I Crochet Class 1
Stitch Together
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Weekly Class 1
Weekly Class 1
Rabbits Workshop
10
Weekly Class 2
Weekly Class 2
12
Saturday Class 1
8
Weekly Class 2
14
Sock Techniques
15
Weekly Class 3
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Weekly Class 3
Seaming
Learn to Knit I
Project KAL
Weekly Class 3
Weekly Class 3
Stitch Together
Project KAL
Learn to Crochet
II
Stitch Together
Stitch Together
Weekly Class 2
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Sock Techniques
Stitch Together
Weekly Class 3
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Weekly Class 4
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Learn to Knit II
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Sock Techniques
Stitch Together
Weekly Class 4
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Weekly Class 5
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Weekly Class 4
Weekly Class 5
Project KAL
SATURDAY
3
7
Sock Techniques
GoodReader
Oops!
Stitch Together
Weekly Class 1
Weekly Class 2
FRIDAY
24
Weekly Class 4
Weekly Class 4
Stitch Together
11
Weekly Class 2
Crochet Class 2
Learn to Knit I
*****
Beaded Bracelet
Spring Has Sprung Weekend
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Weekly Class 3
Knitting Lace II
Crochet Class 3
19
25
Weekly Class 4
Crochet Class 4
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Learn to Knit II
*****
Weaving I (&
5/24)
Saturday Class 2
Rabbits Workshop
CLASSES…
Learn to Knit - 4 hours (Cost: $40) Instructor: Sandy Gray
Saturdays, March 8 & 15 (1-3 pm)
Tuesdays, April 15 & 22 (1-3 pm)
Tuesdays, March 4 & 11 (10 am—Noon)
Saturdays, April 5 & 19 (10 am—Noon)
For beginners or those needing a refresher course. We will cover how to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, &
bind off. Supplies: 1 skein of Swedish Yarn Soft Cotton yarn & size 8 straight needles.
Learn to Crochet - 4 hours (Cost: $40)
Instructor: Kelora Goethe
Saturdays, March 15 & 29 (1-3 pm)
Thursdays, April 3 & 10 (10 am—Noon)
For beginners or those needing a refresher course. You will make a dishcloth by learning how to begin with a chain
stitch, do single, half double, double & triple crochet stitches, and then fasten off. You’ll also do a 2nd dishcloth and
learn how to crochet in the round. Supplies: 1 skein of Swedish Yarn Soft Cotton, size G or H crochet hook &
locking stitch marker.
Learn to Spin - 3.5 hours (Cost: $40)
Instructor: Kelora Goethe
Call and arrange a time with Kelora for your class.
Come learn how to spin on a wheel. If you don’t have a wheel, we’ll let you borrow one of ours. If you want to use
your own wheel, it must be complete and in good working order (no antique wheels please). We will cover all the
parts of the wheel, how to treadle, how to draft, and how to ply. By the end of the class you should have a small
ball of yarn you have spun up yourself and plied.
Learn to Weave - 4 hours (Cost: $50) Instructor: Roz Yenzer
Saturdays, April 19 (10 am—1 pm) & May 24 (10 am—Noon)
Come learn how to weave on a rigid heddle loom. If you have your own table top loom, you are welcome to bring it.
Otherwise, we will let you use one of our looms. You will learn about yarns to use, weaving terms, how to warp and
weft the loom, how to end your project, and how to set up your loom with different patterns. You will make a scarf
in this class. Supplies: 2 colors of either Cascade 220 superwash or Ella Rae Classic superwash.
Sock Techniques Workshop - 2 hours (Cost: $10/per week) Instructor: Kelora Goethe
Monday mornings (10 am—Noon) through April 28
You can join at any time!!!
Socks! Socks! Socks! DPN’s, 2 circular needles, Magic Loop, Top-Down, Toe-Up, Gusset Heel,
Short Row Heel, Kitchner Toe, Swirl Toe, Cable Design, Lace Pattern...hmmm...so many choices.
How does one know what to choose? Come explore these options, using sock weight yarn and
expand your *Tool Box* of sock knitting skills. Supplies can be purchased the day of class.
GoodReader for Knitters and Crocheters— 2 hours (Cost: $20) Instructor: Mimi Kezer
Monday, March 3 (10 am—Noon)
Monday, April 7 (10 am—Noon)
Attention all iPad users! If you’re not familiar with this fabulous app, let us introduce you and show
you how to take all your patterns with you wherever you go! You’ll learn how to store, manage, and
annotate your patterns and you’ll be done with tattered papers forever. Supplies: You will need to
have several apps downloaded on your iPad before class, all available through the App store:
GoodReader ($4.99), website to PDF (.99), Dropbox (free). You will also need to have a Ravelry
account set up.
Oops! - 2 hours (Cost: $25)
Instructor: Mimi Kezer
Monday, March 3 (1-3 pm)
Monday, April 7 (1-3 pm)
Take control of your knitting by learning how to see your mistakes and fix them. Learn how to
“read” your work, pick up dropped stitches, rip back, and put things back together. Homework:
Work a 4” x 4” swatch in stockinette stitch—without binding off. Supplies: Homework swatch, yarn
and needles in size used for swatch, & tapestry needle.
Seaming for the faint of Heart - 2 hours (Cost: $25)
Instructor: Mimi Kezer
Monday, March 17 (1-3 pm)
Monday, April 14 (10 am—Noon)
Don’t let putting that garment together intimidate you any more! Learn the basics of seaming pieces
together and watch the magic as you produce neat, invisible seams. We’ll tackle both stockinette and
garter stitch seams and you’ll walk out with new confidence! Homework: With light-colored worsted
weight yarn, work two swatches as follows: CO 32 sts; Work in stockinette stitch for 2”, then work in
garter stitch for 2”. BO all sts. Supplies: Homework swatches, waste yarn for seaming, tapestry needle,
& scissors.
CLASSES…
Instructor: Kelora Goethe
Felted Clogs - 4 hours (Cost: $40)
Thursdays, March 6 & 13 (10 am—Noon)
These are great house shoes for chilly days. The two layers of felted wool make for a comfy
warm sole. Although this pattern is intimidating at first glance, it is not hard to put together.
Start making these up for Christmas next year! Supplies: pattern by Fiber Trends, 2 skeins of
Galway or Cascade 220 for the soles and 1 skein for the top of the shoe, and size 13-24” needles.
Felted Teddy Bear - 4 hours (Cost: $40)
Instructor: Kelora Goethe
Fridays, March 7 & 14 (10 am—Noon)
These cute little bears make great gifts for children and adults alike. Learn how to knit in the round
and experiment with small clothing and felting. Supplies: Tom Teddy Bear pattern (pd pattern on
Ravelry), 1 skein of Galway or Cascade 220 in bear color and 1 skein contrast color for feet, nose &
vest trim, size 6 double-pointed needles, & stuffing.
Knitted Bead Cuff Bracelet—3 hours (Cost: $25)
Instructor: Mimi Kezer
Monday, March 10 (10 am—1 pm)
Saturday, April 5 (1—4 pm)
Learn to make these fabulous knitted cuff bracelets. The simple knit-stitch is used to produce
this high-impact reversible piece. You’ll learn stringing and finishing techniques to ensure enjoyment while you craft, as well as a professional-looking finished product. Supplies: size 1 needles
(double points or 24” circular), tapestry needle, bead mat, beading needle & 3 strand Bracelet Kit
(includes beads, floss & closure).
Felted Vessels - 2 hours (Cost: $25)
Instructor: Kelora Goethe
Friday, March 21 (10 am—Noon)
These “vessels” make great holders for knitting needles, crochet hooks, keys, buttons or just
about anything. Learn how to knit in the round, play with color and felting. Embellish these
with your own collection of antique buttons or costume jewelry. Supplies: 1 skein of Galway
or Cascade 220 yarn, size 13 dpns, & contrast wool yarn for trim if desired (for larger bowl,
you will also need a size 13-24” circular needle).
Dreambird Shawl Workshop - 4 hours with an hour break for lunch (Cost: $40)
Instructor: Mimi Kezer
Saturday, March 22 (10 am—3 pm)
Come on a short row adventure as we learn how to create this stunning shawl. A fanciful derivative
of the Wingspan, the Dreambird uses short rows within short rows to create each feather. We will
use the German Short Row technique as well as the Chinese Waitress Cast On in this class, which
uses Mimi’s revised directions for greater clarity. Supplies: Dreambird pattern (paid pattern on
Ravelry), 2 skeins of sock weight yarn—one solid and one Noro Silk Garden Sock or Noro Taiyo
sock, size 4 circular needle with 32” cable, & small crochet hook.
Little Cotton Rabbits Workshop - 2 hours (Cost: $10/per week)
Instructor: Mimi Kezer
Saturdays, March 8, 15 & 29 (10 am—Noon)
Mondays, March 17 & 24 (10 am—Noon)
Watch for a Fox Model that will be here soon!
Saturdays, April 5 & 26 (10 am—Noon)
Just darling! That’s all that can be said to describe these beautiful bunnies. Come along with us as
we start a journey of making these precious knitted rabbits. We’ll learn all the tips and techniques of
knitting, seaming, stuffing, and embroidering as we go along. Supplies: Bunny in a Dotty Dress
pattern (available via Ravelry), size 4 needles (circular or straight), 4 colors of Cotton Classic with at
least one “bunny color”, tapestry needle, & small amount of stuffing.
Knitting Lace - 4 hours (Cost: $40)
Instructor: Kelora Goethe
Fridays, April 4 & 18 (10 am—Noon)
You have admired the beautiful, ethereal look of knitted lace shawls. Here is an opportunity to
learn to knit one. The pattern for this class is in chart form only and is a free pattern on
Ravelry...Gala Shawl. If you want to use a different pattern, talk to Kelora. Basic knitting skills and
a spirit of adventure are required. Supplies: for large size use 2 balls of Zephyr lace. For small size,
use 1 skein of K1C2 Cria Lace. Size 5-32” circular needle and pattern printed from Ravelry.
464 N. Cedar Bluff Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 694-9900
Shop Hours
Wednesday & Friday 10 am—6 pm
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10 am—8 pm
Saturday 10 am—4 pm
Sandy Gray, Owner
Jasmine, Shop Dog
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Class Policies:
Classes must be paid for at time of registration. Your payment holds your spot in the class.
Class fees are non-refundable, but can be used for a future class if notified the day before the class.
Classes start promptly, so please be on time. Please put your cell phone on silent during the class so you
don’t disturb your classmates or other customers in the shop.
All yarns used in the classes must have been purchased at The Yarn Haven unless the class is set up to use
yarn from your stash. This helps everyone in class to be on the same page.
Class size is limited and will not usually be canceled as long as one person has signed up.
Space in classes is limited to registered students. This means no guests (adult or child).
Classes may need to be rescheduled in case of bad weather or illness.
Weekly Class make-ups must be done within the month of the class.
Birthday Policy...
Birthdays are times to celebrate. So at The Yarn Haven, you get a birthday discount!! Come to the shop
during the week of your birthday and receive a one-time 10% discount on your purchases as my birthday gift
to you. Discount does not include special orders or classes.
Returns...
No return on needles, hooks, patterns or books. No cash or credit card refunds will be given. Store credit will
be given on items returned with receipt, in original condition, within 60 days and if we still stock that item.
Sale Bin items and Special Orders are not returnable.
Our “Go Green” Program…
If you bring your own bag to put your purchases in...or don’t take a paper bag...then you get a ticket for our
monthly drawing for a $10 gift certificate. The winning ticket numbers will be posted on our website on the
first day of each month. If you have one of the tickets, simply come to the shop by the end of the month and
claim your prize. Hopefully, this will get us all in the habit of bringing our own bags everywhere.
We love to socialize…
It’s always great to get together with other crafters while you work on a project. Come bring your spinning
wheels, your knitting needles or your crochet hook and your current project during our social times for an afternoon or evening of pure fiber enjoyment.
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Stitch Together—each Monday afternoon (1-4 pm)
Stitch Together—each Thursday evenings (6-8 pm)