Hello All, Wow! The holidays are over and although they were fantastic, it feels good to start moving forward and begin the new year. I have so much to say but am going to try not to overload you with words as I can sometimes do 🙂 I am practicing living in the moment, and trying […]
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Intro to Cables Class – December 15
Basic Cable Hat Level: Beginner to intermediate Materials needed: Size 10 straight or circular needles 100g heavy worsted or bulky weight yarn. Solid color will work best. Malabrigo twist recommended. Smaller dpn or cable needle Yarn needle This is a great quick knit for anyone looking to learn how to knit a cable. The […]
Needle Felted Elves – Class December 15
Saturday, December 15th, from 1pm-3pm, come join in some Holiday fun while needle felting an adorable little Santa Claus, or other elfish character. Heather will be here guiding your way, and kits with supplies will be provided and included in the class fee. (TBA) Pencil this into your schedule…these would be great stocking stuffers!! Stay […]
Holiday Stroll is just around the corner…See what’s up at Happyknits
Deck the Balls!! The Holiday Stroll is among us. The dates for this year’s downtown festivities are 11/30-12/2. Here’s a quick rundown of what kind of holiday knit will be happening around here…because after all…Knit Happens, right? 🙂 Thursday, 11/29: A special kind of KNIT NIGHT…I won’t give out too much info, but I promise […]
Happy Thanksgiving, Plaid Friday, Small Business Saturday
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tom-the-turkey-knit-flat Happy Thanksgiving Everybody! I hope you are all well and looking forward to a nice long holiday weekend hopefully surrounded by good food and good spirits…and whiskey sours 🙂 I plan on enjoying Thanksgiving by relaxing at home and organizing my thoughts before the craziness of the holiday season begins. I will be open […]
Mindful Knitting
As we approach the holidays, our lives frequently become increasingly hectic! Most of us long for more moments of calmness, centering, and peace, but struggle instead. Knitting As Meditation will offer participants an opportunity to purposefully set aside an hour to practice mindful knitting. Come, sit, and practice meditative knitting. Allow your yarn and needles […]
YOTM- November!!
YARN of the MONTH for November!!! NORO TAIYO is a beautiful blend of Cotton, Silk, Wool, and Nylon. It knits up at a worsted weight, with a gauge of 4.5 st/in on a US sz 8, and is 100 gr ball with 220 yds! I made a nice pair of slouchy, … comfortable socks with […]
Quick blurp about upcoming classes…
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 […]