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July and August Class Schedule Now Available

July and August are packed with great classes and events! Here is a sample of some of the great things we have planned:


- Movie Nights: The Princess Bride & Pushing Dasies
- Purchased a Spinning Wheel, What Now!
- Kids Knit Night/Parent’s Date Night
- Dyeing Roving and Yarn
- Beginning Knit & Crochet
- Striped Felted Tote

Click here to download the full class schedule

Save the Date: Summer Solstice Celebration

Sunday June 26
12-5 pm

Festivities Include:

• Door Prizes (retail value up to $150)
• Fiber Arts Demonstrations
• Knitting and Crochet Techniques
• Needle Felting
• Wheel and Drop Spindle Spinning
• Fiber Animals
• Select Yarns up to 40% off

Fun for the whole family!!

June Class Schedule Now Available

We have a great line-up of classes for the month of June!

Here are just some of the classes we that will be offered:
- Drop Spindle...Beginning and Beyond
- Roving Dyeing
- Beginning Knit
- February DK Sweater
- Blocking
- Beginner Sock
AND MORE!!!

Hand Dyed 100% Cotton Yarn

This Hand Dyed 100% Cotton Yarn is named for Famous Women In History.  Come on in and read about these women and see who "speaks" to you.  400 Yards enables a great creation just like these great ladies.
Check it out soon!

Fiber Fest continues at Yarn Tree Studio

If you missed the Fiber Fest, we've brought back some beautiful Hand Dyed Superwash Merino from Umplanned Peacock.  We love this 490 yards of fingering weight yarn that will make the most fabulous shawl or garment.
Also, I will be posting photos of their fabulous Hand Dyed Roving....so beautiful!!

Knit a Fun SPRING TIME BERET

Looking for a fun spring time knit that works up fast and pretty? Why not try the Coeurs et Fleurs … a fun little french stlye beret. Join us on Monday May 16 from 10am-12pm for a one time class to get yourself started on this little darling. Call to reserve your spot today, 919-845-3292.

REMEMBER MOM WITH A GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM YARN TREE STUDIO

Three ways to remember Mom on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 8th

1) Have Mom create a "WISH LIST" here at Yarn Tree Studio.  We will keep it one file and you can select the perfect gift.
                                                  OR

2) Give Mom a GIFT CERTIFICATE and let her have some fun!!

                                                 OR
3) Purchase one of our Mother's Day Gift Kits and knit/crochet a special surprise for Mom.

Lots of Options...We are here to help!

YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO ...LEARN TO KNIT

There are still a few openings available for the MONDAY MORNING LEARN TO KNIT CLASS.  This 2 session class will teach the basics,  providing the foundation you need to create a beautiful ribbed scarf. 
Give Rachel a call at the shop 919 845-3292 or send an e-mail to Rachel@yarntreestudio.com

New Technique Classes

Yarn Tree Studio is offering eight new 2-hour Technique Classes - just $15 per session. Sign up for 3 and get one FREE!  Call today to reserve your space!

Classes include:

Fair Isle
Starting Projects

Short Rows

Jogless Stripes

Blocking

and more!!!

Click here to download the class schedule and descriptions

 

Lattice Lace - In Time for Mother's Day

Leta will be teaching this lovely beginning lace scarf class beginning Saturday April 23rd from 3-5pm.  The second class will be on Saturday April 30th.


If you would like to expand your repetoire to include lace, this is the class for you!


The shop model is knit with 2 fabulous skeins of Mirasol Sawya; 60% Pima Cotton 25% Alpaca and 15% Silk...luxurious! 
However, you can choose from a wide variety of yarns to make this project. 


A great Mother's Day gift or a nice little gift for yourself.
You can sign up in the shop or give us a call to reserve your space (919) 845-3292

NEW CLASS: Beginning Spindling - April 27 & May 4

Learn the basics of handling wool in roving form, some basic terminology of spindling, and the joy of making yarn by hand using a drop spindle. By the time you are through, you will be well on your way to creating your own handspun yarn.

No Pre-Requisites.
Teacher: Michelle Sharpe-Kass
Beginner/ 2 Sessions $50
April 27 & May 4
6pm – 8:00pm

Stop by the shop or call today to sign up.

Spring Class Schedule Now Available!

Yarn Tree Studio's new spring class schedule is now available. There is a great mix of project and technique classes. Stop by the shop today to sign up and select from the variety of great yarns we have in stock.

Download the new spring class schedule

Check out our new advertisement!

Knit Along with Us!

We are getting ready to start a knit along for the Kiama shrug made from Berroco Origami.The yarn and patterns are in and we need to know who will be participating by March 31st!

15% OFF TO ALL PARTICIPANTS IN THE KNIT ALONG!!

Beautiful MANOS del URURGUAY Yarns Have Arrived

MANOS SILK BLEND

• a wonderfully soft Extrafine Wool blend that is Kettle Dyed
• 30% Silk 70% Merino Extrafine  Wool
• approximately 150 yards with a 22-24 sts per 4"/10cm
• needles US 4 - 6

To accompany your SILK BLEND selection we have Primera, a pattern book you are sure to enjoy.

MANOS SERENA

• an incredible 3 ply Baby Alpaca and Pima Cotton  
• Kettle dyed
• approximately 170 yards; 22 - 24 sts=4"/10cm
• needles US 4 - 6

MANOS LACE

• a lovely lace made from 70% Baby Alpaca 25% Silk and 5% Cashmere
• Kettle Dyed
• Approximately 439 yards with 32 sts = 4"

Come in today to check out these gorgeous yarns. We also have a variety of patterns to accompany these yarns.

New Classes Starting This Week!

Yarn Tree Studio has great project and skill based classes starting this week! Stop by the shop today or call to sign up.

TUESDAY, MARCH 15

Block Party: 10am - Noon
We will explore various techniques in knitting one block at a time using Nicky Epstein’s Knitting Block by Block. This class meets once a month, tackling a new technique each month. Come every month or just to learn the techniques that challenge you. During the first class, we will knit a classic diamond lace square and learn how to read a chart.
Teacher: Leta Griffiths $20 per class  


  

The Wonderful Wallably: 6-8pm

The Wallaby Sweater reflects the union of classic line and functional use. It combines comfort and good looks and is the hand knitted version of the ever popular hooded sweatshirt! It is knitted in the round with the efficient use of double pointed and circular needles, eliminating seams and joining of component parts. Pre-requisite: You have to already be proficient in knitting in the round by your preferred method; either double pointed needles, 2 circular needles or magic loop method.

Teacher: Deb Hedges
Intermediate/5 Sessions $75
Tuesday March 15, 22, 29, April 5 & 12 6:00 – 8:00pm



WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 

Greenfield Cardigan
A great first sweater project! This top down, no sew garter stitch cardigan with a little lace detail is a fast, fun project whether it is your first or fiftieth sweater!
Beginner/4 Sessions $70
Teacher: Leta Griffiths
Wednesday March 16, 23, April 6 & 20 6-8 pm


THURSDAY,  MARCH 17

Continental Knitting Workshop: 10am-Noon

This 2-hour workshop offers an alternative to conventional right handed knitting. Learn how to knit and purl by carrying the yarn in your left hand and changing easily between knit and purl stitches.  BEGINNING KNITTING SKILLS REQUIRED.

Teacher: Irene Washington
Advanced Beginner/1 session $ 40.00

Click here to see the full class schedule.