Do you know a super hero or a wanna be? A class that teaches colorwork (stranded knitting) and results in a great gift (of course for the super hero in your life or one you know). Holidays are coming soon! Just saying! Or, how about intarsia? Do you get stumped by this or end up […]
Sweater Class w/ Sherri
Sweet Warm Body And Soul Cardigan Knit this autumn days cardigan in 5 weeks! Must know knit and purl stitches, casting on. Will learn basic sizing, swatching for gauge, seaming techniques, fitted sleeves, picking up stitches, simple buttonholes. Please bring various needle sizes to 1st class for swatching—sizes 6, 7, and 8. Sweater will require […]
SALE!! yes I said “SALE!!”
WED, OCT. 17 – SAT, OCT. 20 (Store Hrs: Wed/Thurs 11:30-7:30, Fri 9:30-5:30, Sat 9:30-1pm) Please Note…Happyknits will close early this Saturday, October 20, in order to attend the Knitting Retreat at Maine Huts & Trails 🙂 Araucania Panguipilli (YOTM!) ~ was $17.95 now $13.46 Araucania Lauca ~ was $18.95 now $14.21 Araucania Yelcho ~was […]
YARN of the MONTH – October
YARN OF THE MONTH!!! Auracania Panguipilli is 100% merino wool, 100 grams, 193 yards, gauge 4sts/in on a US 10. I think it would be fun felted, or maybe a toy, but I would really like to see what some of you might do with this! 25% OFF this week!!!
Beginner Knitting 101
Curriculum & Materials for Beginner Knitting 101 (3 weeks) Class Objectives: Learn basic knitting techniques. Make simple projects to practice techniques. Materials Needed: Materials needed for each lesson are listed below. Students should bring the required materials to each class. Lesson Plans: Week 1 Discussion of materials list for all classes. Discussion of needle sizes, […]
Mystery Shawl Class w/ Heather
Malabrigo Silky Merino Mystery, Color, Texture, and Lace … Do you only know how to knit and purl? Are you an experienced knitter? Both beginner and experienced knitters will enjoy this class. Explore the construction of a triangle shawl; learn new textures and techniques or simply enjoy the mystery of the unknown. This shawl […]
Entrelac Class w/ Amanda
Entrelac Pocket Scarf (w/ pockets) Class This class is designed to get knitters a head start on winter gear and gifts, not to mention hopefully teaching a few new tricks along the way. Entrelac is a unique form of knitting where the finished piece appears woven. It is not as difficult as it looks! This […]
Spread your wings!!
wingspan shawl KAL If you’ve been in the shop recently, you’ve probably noticed the awesome Wingspan Shawl knit by the talented Susan Nelson! If not, stop in and give it a touch. This little beauty knit up with just 1 skein of Jawoll Magic sock yarn, 440 yds, on sz 4 ndls. Jawoll is only the […]
Introducting YOTM!! what’s this you ask…read on!!
Introducing…Yarn of the Month!! The first week of each month, I will choose and highlight a different yarn, and offer a 20% discount on that yarn for that particular week (OR while supplies last…some may be discontinued yarns). I will gather a couple of free patterns for your inspiration, and ask that you share any ideas or […]
The Retreat!!!
Reservation is made at the Poplar Stream Falls Hut of Maine Huts and Trail: http://www.mainehuts.org/poplar-stream-falls-hut/, for Saturday, October 20, 2012!! Happyknits first knitting retreat!! The trail heading into the Poplar Hut is about 2(ish) miles. It is a beautiful walk that is somewhat hilly, and exciting, along the stream at times, and by the Falls. […]