MAY & JUNE 2010 NEWSLETTER
NEW HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday 10 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday.....CLOSED
Wednesday 10 AM - 5 PM
Thursday 10 AM - 8 PM
Friday 10 AM - 8 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM
THE YARN SHOP NEWS
Here are a couple pictures of just a little yarn that has arrived since my last newsletter!
This is a shipment of Malabrigo that finally arrived that I have been impatiently waiting for. I received lots of colors in merino worsted and chunky, silky merino, aquanella, and their new merino twist. It is such a soft and yummy yarn!
Berroco and Plymouth shipments arrive weekly so it is hard to keep track but this is one of the many deliveries I get each month.
Here is 100% Angora that I brought in for all the angora lovers out there. I have more colors that are on back order that I hope arrive soon.
Sock lovers..............you had better sit down. Knit One Crochet Too has a new sock yarn called Crock-O-Dye that is simply delicious. It is a 65% superwash wool, 20% nylon and 15% silk with 416 yards per 100 gram hank.
Psssssst..................It could also make a wonderful shawl.
ROSEMARY'S PROJECTS:
I am feeling like things are back to normal for me, and I have managed to get to knitting now that I'm settled in my new shop and home. Here are the things that I have gotten done since my move from Cornish in February.
 
Here is a cute dress and hat set that I knit to display in the shop. I used Baby Bunny yarn that is 60% Pima Cotton, 30% Modal, 10% Angora. It knit to 5 sts = 1" on a 7 needle. It will look adorable on any daughter or granddaughter!
This is a free pattern that is offered with the purchase of Jeanne DK. It was fun to knit and can be done in no time at all.
I put together this simple feather and fan pattern using Noro Kureyon Sock yarn and knit this scarf. It shows the colorway of Noro so nicely and will look great on a coat or around the neck over an indoor top.
 
This is a new pattern from Ann Norling that I knit using a 100% silk yarn, pictured on the left, and Noro Sock yarn on the right. This is an easy short row multi-directional scarf pattern that has a nice finished look and can be made in any weight yarn. I loved the fingering weight best for these scarves to be warn indoors.
SHARE YOUR PROJECTS: I have some great projects to show you this month from knitters that were willing to share what they knit. If you would like to share something you knit from yarn or patterns purchased at my shop please bring the finished project in so I can get a picture of it to show off in a future newsletter!
Here is Charlene showing the Thursday night "Open Knitting" group her shawl that was almost done. She planned to wear it that weekend. It was made with Kudo and everyone loved it.
 
Here is Nancy with a beautiful shawl that she knit using two skeins of Roncho Sock yarn and the "Ulmus" pattern on Ravelry.
Nancy also knit this beautiful shawl from a pattern called "Citron" that she got off Knitty.com using a lace weight yarn.
Don't you think she did a beautiful job?
Stacy knit herself a wonderful shawl using Encore Chunky yarn and Plymouth's pattern P243. She looks quite proud in her shawl and rightly so!
WHAT'S HAPPENING "IN THE KNITTING/CROCHET APARTMENT"?
We are filling up the apartment and having a great time. Hope you can join us sometime!
As you can see........plenty of parking for all Open Knitting customers!
 
Comfy space to knit and chat in for all those that want come on Thursdays.
 
Everyone is enjoying themselves knitting and sharing.
They also like hubby's homemade cookies!
 
Come join in the fun!
WHAT IS BEING OFFERED AT THE YARN SHOP:
KNITTING CLINIC ($5.00 Fee)
Our Clinic is where a qualified instructor can help you with your project or you can
learn a new knitting technique and you won't have to wait for a class to be scheduled for it!
No registration is required for the Knitting Clinic
2nd & 4th Friday of each Month: 1:30 - 3:30 PM or 5:30 - 7:30 PM
2nd Sunday of each Month: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Fridays: May 14 & 28, June 25, July 9 & 23, August 13 & 27
Sundays: May 16, June 13, July 11
Important note: No clinic will be held on the 2nd Sunday in August because of our instructors sons' wedding
(Can't understand why she would want to give up knitting for that!)
Remember, all supplies can be purchased once you arrive.
OPEN KNITTING (Free)
Bring a project, Bring a Friend and join in the fun.
Thursdays 10 - 12 noon or 5:30 - 7:30 PM
SPECIAL CLASSES
You need to register and pay ahead for these classes so come by the shop to sign up.
FAIR ISLE KNITTING CLASS: Sunday, May 16, 2:30-4:30 PM
Cost: $10.00
Instructor: Cheryl Hevey
This class will introduce you to a form of color work called Fair Isle knitting, a technique for working two (or more) colors of yarn in the same row. You will learn to read fair isle charts and knit a Fair Isle design in worsted weight yarn using up to 5 different colors (main color & up to 4 contrasting colors).
Supplies needed:
Pair of Size 7 or 8 straight needles (9" long) preferably bamboo.
Cheryl will have various balls of yarn or you may bring your own worsted weight yarn to work with.
BASIC SOCK CLASS: Sunday, June 13, 2:30-4:30 PM
Cost: $10.00
Instructor: Cheryl Hevey
This class will teach you Sock basics- how to measure your foot and determine size, gauge swatches, learn about sock yarns (weights & fiber contents), flexible cast-on, and sock construction of cuff, leg, heel flap, gusset and toe by knitting a miniature sock. Once you master a basic sock you can knit socks in various yarns, patterns and needles of your choice such as double-pointed, short circular or long circular.
Supplies needed:
Small amount (50 to 75 yds) of DK or worsted weight yarn
1 set Size 5 or 6 double-pointed needles
DROP SPINDLE SPINNING WORKSHOP: Sunday, June 27, 12:30-4:30 PM
Cost $45.00 (price includes complete Kit)
Instructor: Lucy Rogers
Class size limited to 6 students so sign up early. Have you ever wanted to learn how to spin? This workshop will teach you how to create one-of-a-kind yarns suitable for knitting, crochet and weaving. No experience is necessary. This class will introduce you to the basics of spindle mechanics, drafting fiber to create a single ply yarn, winding the yarn onto the spindle, and then removing the yarn into a skein. The kit will provide a top whorl drop spindle, some raw wool from a freshly shorn sheep, 4 ounces of medium grade wool roving (previously washed and prepared fiber for spinning), a book, "Spin It, Making Yarn from Scratch", and a canvas bag for your book and materials.
LACE KNITTING CLASS: Sunday, July 11, 2:30-4:30 PM
Cost: $10.00
Instructor: Cheryl Hevey
This class will introduce you to Lace Knitting - using yarn over increases paired with decreases to form a design on the knit fabric. You will learn to work yarn overs, decrease methods, flexible cast-on, reading a lace pattern and how to read a lace chart while knitting a sample lace piece.
Supplies needed:
Small amount (approx.100 yards) fingering or sport weight yarn
Pair of Size 2 or 3 straight needles (9" long) preferably bamboo
Check the calendar for scheduled dates or time changes. Return to the calendar often for updates or email Rosemary at gifts@maine-crafts.com if you have questions
Rosemary's "Yarn Shop" is the home of "GATHERING HANDS"
Attention: Spring and summer is the time to restock all my projects in order to have them ready for the fall and winter months of giving. However; chemo caps are needed for year round ware, so some cotton or light fiber knit caps are great to be worn in the warm months and I have very few to give. I'm always seeking knitters and crocheters to help with all the projects listed below and would appreciate your support.
Gathering Hands is comprised of knitters and crocheters who share a common goal of helping others through various projects. You don't need to live close by to be part of Gathering Hands. Our hands can reach many!
Everyone is invited to be a part of GATHERING HANDS. You can help from your own home or your own knitting/crochet group and if in Maine or within driving distance of the Windham area please drop by and say hello.
OPERATION HOMEFRONT KIDS: The intention of this project is to make a difference in the life of a child from Maine who has a parent serving in the Military. I'm working together with the Non-profit organization called "Operation Homefront" that has chapters throughout the United States. The Maine chapter has requested that the items should be made to fit from newborn to age 13. I'm looking for sweaters; hats, scarves & mittens; socks, purses, afghans or what you think a child would like.
OPERATION SUNSHINE BEARS: This is such a touching and fun project. I have a free one-seam knit Teddy Bear pattern available at the shop or by email at your request. The bears will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House and Maine Medical Child Life Program Barbara Bush Wing in Portland, Maine, and to Police and Firemen to give to children in crisis. These are wonderful Teddy Bears and I hope you will participate by making them too and help bring a smile to the face of a child. I want to give a very special "Thank You" to Eva McDonald who created this pattern and gave me permission to use and alter it for this project.
OPERATION RICHIE'S CAP: This is a project for making chemo caps for cancer patients in memory of my friend, Richie Aaron. I have created a knit and crochet pattern and it's free when you'll make a cap to donate. This project continues to be such a success as I receive hats from all over the country from customers that have come by the shop or read about it on-line and mail them on to me. I encourage yarns for warm caps for winter months and cotton, bamboo, etc. for summer months to protect against the sun.
OPERATION WARM HANDS: This is another wonderful project of making mittens for donation for the 2009-2010 winter season to those with a need. What a great small project for the knitter with little time and so worth while to a child with cold hands! I invite you to help in this project......it's a great summer project too!
ROSEMARY'S GIFT & YARN SHOP IS NOW A PROJECT LINUS DROP OFF LOCATION: Please drop off quilted blankets or knit and crochet afghans for Project Linus at my shop. To learn more about the Cumberland Chapter for Project Linus
IF YOU KNIT OR CROCHET......CAN YOU HELP AND BECOME A PART OF GATHERING HANDS?
Together we CAN make a difference!
Deliver or ship Mittens, Richie's Caps, Teddy Bears or for Homefront Kids to:
Rosemary's Gift & Yarn Shop
39 Roosevelt Trail
Windham, Maine 04062
GIFT SHOP......Maine & USA Made (No Imports)
We have set the gift shop up at the front of the store with products from many of the best Maine and USA craftsmen. I think you'll find we have a good selection of very inviting gifts.
 
I thank you for your continued support of Rosemary's Gift and Yarn Shop and hope you have a great month.
Rosemary
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Rosemary's Gift & Yarn Shop