Juniper Fiberworks Newsletters

Juniper Fiberworks  
 
Central Oregon's largest source for yarn and knitting supplies!
March 2010
    
In This Issue
 
  
New Yarn
 
Yarn of the Month
 
Book of the Month
 
Classes
 
 
  
 
Juniper Fiberworks
416 NE Greenwood Avenue
Bend, OR 97701
541.318.0726 
 
www.juniperfiberworks.com
 
 
Monday-Saturday
10:00a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
 
 
JUST IN
  • Interweave Knits Magazine
  • Knitters Magazine
  • INOX Clear Elastic Thread: Great for working into cuffs to provide extra stretch!

 

  • Blocking Wires
  • Sewing notions boxes made from solid maple. Limited edition and handmade locally. They come with a 6" x 12" quilters ruler and sell for $45. This would make a great gift for a quilting friend!

 
 

NEW YARN
Zauberball Crazy Sock Yarn
Zauberball has been kicked up a notch, as two strands of the main ply have been dyed individually and then twisted together for a crazy combination! The end result is a self-striping multi-colored pattern, with a bold variegated design!
• 75% Superwash Wool - 25% Nylon
• 459 yards per 100 gram ball
• 2-3 mm (approx. US 0-2) needles
• Approx. 7.5 sts per inch
 
Trekking XXL
One of the highest quality sock yarns available today, Zitron's Trekking XXL is a staple among sock knitters.
• 75% Superwash Wool - 25% Nylon
• 459 yards per 100 gram ball
• 2-3 mm (approx. US 0-2) needles
• Approx. 7.5 sts per inch
 
Misti Alpaca Baby Me Boo 
New Colors!
Textural hues of thick and thin baby alpaca, merino wool, and bamboo.
50% Baby Alpaca, 30% Merino Wool, & 20% Bamboo.
174 yards, thick & thin worsted weight, 4.5 sts per inch on US #7.
 
 
YARN OF THE MONTH
Supermerino by ArtYarns
20% off
Beautifully crafted of 100% hand painted merino wool, "Supermerino" from Artyarns is a lovely masterpiece of color & texture. Great for anything from exotic accessories to baby blankets, it's machine washable with terrific stitch definition & versatility.
 
BOOK OF THE MONTH
Family Album of Knits by Plymouth
20% off
Family Album of Knits Book - Patterns for the Whole Family. Sweaters for Mom, Dad, kids and family pup! Baby blankets & hats, place mats, rugs, Christmas table runners, stockings and tree ornaments, scarves, throws and much more!
 
CLASSES
Beginning Knitting

Monday: March 1 from 10:30am-12:30pm

Skill Level: This is for first-time knitters
Instructor: Melinda Keba

Cost: $40; supplies are purchased separately
Description: Learn how to cast-on, knit, purl and bind-off. Participants will learn all they need to know to make someone special (such as themselves) a scarf.

 
 
Child’s Polar Bear Hat
Tuesdays:  March 2 and 9 from 12-2

Skill level:  Must know how to knit and purl. .

Instructor:  Janet Larson

Cost: $30

Description:  Learn how to do intarsia while making a cute little hat for a child.
 
Knitting in the Round - Your First Hat

Monday: March 8 from 10:30am-1:30pm
Skill Level: You must know how to knit and purl
Instructor: Melinda Keba

Cost: $30; supplies are purchased separately
Description: Have you knit a ton of scarves and are ready learn something different? This is the class for you! In this class you will learn how to knit in the round, increase and decrease while making a darling baby apple hat. What a great gift for the newborn in your family!

 
Red Fern Vest

Tuesdays:  March 9, 16, and 30 from 2:30-4:30 pm

Skill level:  Must know how to knit and purl & have done some basic cables.

Instructor:  Janet Larson

Cost: $50

Description:  If you have done some basic cables this lovely vest is a nice next step for you.  You will learn to use the cable technique to make ferns climb up the length of a vest by following a chart. You will also learn finishing techniques for a cardigan vest and grafting (Kitchner stitch).

 
Vine and Leaf Beret

Tuesdays:  March 16 and 23 from 12-2 pm

Skill level:  Must know how to knit and purl

Instructor:  Janet Larson

Cost: $25

Description:  This lovely beret is a good introduction to lace knitting.  You will learn to knit in the round and follow a chart.

 
Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving

Saturdays:  March 6 from 10am-4pm AND March 20 from 10am-Noon

Skill level:  First time weaver

Instructor:  Dani Hinkley

Cost: $60

Description:  Have you ever wanted to learn how to weave? Then this is the class for you! You will learn the basics of weaving while making a lovely table runner!

* Loom will be provided in class!
 
Wednesday Night Skill Building
January through April 2010
Starting January 6th our Skill Building Class will be knitting the "Tweed Hoodie" from Melissa Leapmans book Continuous Cables. (sweater is featured on the cover below) De-Li-Cious! We will be using Takhi Donegal Tweed. The finished bust sizes and number of skeins are as follows: For Finished Bust of 35.5, 38, 42, 46, 50 you'll need: 7, 8, 8, 9, 9 skeins. (Each skein is $15.65)  Note: This class is for experienced knitters.
When: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Juniper Fiberworks
Skill Level: Different for each class
Instructors: Janet Larson & Deb Annear
Cost: $7.50 per session; supplies are purchased separately.
  
Be sure and visit www.juniperfiberworks.com for complete class information.