Beth Brown - Reinsel Workshop
Reserve October 7th and 8th for a workshop with Beth Brown-Reinsel. Beth has been involved in many facets of the fiber arts as a spinner, basket weaver, dyer, knitter, former yarn shop owner, author, and knitwear designer, but teaching is her passion. She has worked in production as well as in creating and teaching courses and workshops both locally and nationally. She developed and implemented the correspondence course Traditional Ganseys for The Knitting Guild of America for 11 years, as well as owning Knitting Traditions, a mail order business of imported traditional yarns, for seven years. Beth has authored the book Knitting Ganseys, published by Interweave Press. Her articles and designs have been featured in magazines such as Knitters, Interweave Knits, Threads, Cast-On, and Shuttle, Spindle and Dyepot.
Beth's workshops will be Twined Socks and Norwegian Mittens. Details to follow.
Coming to The Merc for the Fall SeasonSallie and Jan have just returned from The National Needleworks Association convention in Indianapolis. They attended classes with Myrna Stahlman (Lace Knitting), Kathleen Power-Johnson (Entrelac Knitting), and several Sally Melville classes. Sallie’s classes offered many learning experiences including the Faith Jacket. Sallie attended the Chris Bylsma class on the Crayon Box Jacket so we will all be proficient with this project at Knitters Mercantile.
In addition to the great classes, the yarns for fall are spectacular. We will be offering the Fiesta line of yarns. LaBoheme and LaLux are just two of their wonderful yarns. There are 10 new colors from Kraemer in Mauch Chunky. Alpaca from the Alpaca with a Twist. The new “Buckeye” yarns from Claudia in many different weights. Beautiful new shawl pins, both wooden and ceramic. The new shawl pins will look terrific on the Peacock shawl from Infiknits. And even better when it is knit in Zephyr yarn from Woolstock. Knit One Crochet Two will be sending us Paintbox yarn, perfect for the Faith Jacket by Sally Melville. We have new tapestry bags and needle cases from Ellen Originals and a new Mini Stash Packs from Unique Colors (Colinette). They contain yarn to make shawls that look similar to the Absolutely Fabulous Afghan. Also, Unique Colors is offering Cadenza, a washable wool in DK weight in wonderful colors. Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted, and Helen’s Lace will be arriving in August. Wool Around the World, formerly Babbajoos, will be delivering WoolPac in 12 great colors. This wool is perfect for the Einstein Coat. And lastly, the new yarn from On Line Linie 194 Solo. The yarn curls itself as you knit. Figure that out! And of course the hottest item...lighted needles. Now you can knit at the movies, in the bedroom…..
Upcoming ClassesAll classes must be pre-paid to reserve your seat. A full refund can be made 24 hours prior to class time. Call or stop in to reserve your place at the table.
Beginning Knitting: Classes run for four weeks on Tuesdays in July and September and Wednesdays in August. Classes are from 6-8 pm. Cost: $50.00 plus supplies. Instructors: Jan or Phyllis
Advanced Beginning Knitting or Beyond Scarves: In this class, you’ll learn the next steps—to make your own sweater. The class runs for four weeks from 6-8 pm. Classes are on Mondays in July, Tuesdays in August, and Wednesdays in September. Cost: $50.00 plus supplies. We have added an afternoon class starting July 11th from 2-4 pm. Instructor: Jan
Basic Socks: This class will teach you how to knit socks on DP needles. You will learn the basics of heels and grafting the toe. Class runs for three sessions, July 6th, 13th, and 27th from 2 -4 pm and August 31st, Sept. 14th and Sept. 28th from 6-8 pm. Cost: $40.00 plus supplies. Instructor: Sallie
2 Socks at Once on 1 Circ: If you’ve tried socks on DPNs and you’re ready for something different, try Sallie’s 2-at-once-on-1 method. Classes run for three sessions beginning Monday, August 7th from 6-8 pm. Cost: $40 plus supplies. Instructor: Sallie
Hedgehog: Knit an adorable felted Fiber Trends Hedgehog like the one in the store! You’ll learn in just two sessions: Thursday, July 6th and 13th from 6-8 pm. Cost: $30 plus supplies. Instructor: Lori Seeger
UFO: Bring in those UnFinished Objects that have been haunting your knitting corner and we’ll help you work through the challenges that have been keeping you from finishing them. Each class is only on session on Thursday, July 27th, August 24th from 6-8 and Saturday, September 16th from 2-4 pm. Cost: $20.00. Instructor: Sallie
Sandal Socks: Now that sandal weather is just around the corner, get ready to knit some fun Sandal Socks, from the book Not Just More Socks. Make a pair in three classes - Saturday, July 8th, 15th, and 29th, from 2-4 pm. Cost: $40 plus supplies. Instructor: Sallie
Baby Surprise Jacket: Surprise a new mother with a beautiful Baby Surprise Jacket, designed by Elizabeth Zimmerman. This class runs for three (3) Thursdays - August 3rd, 10th, and 17th from
6–8 pm. Cost: $40 plus supplies. Instructor: Mary Hammitt
Crayon Box Jacket: Chris Bylsma's Crayon Box Jacket is as fun to make as it is pretty to wear. A short, boxy, channel-style jacket knit one square at a time – but without seams – in a one-of-a-kind blend of colors and fibers. A great way to use up stash! Thursdays, September 7th, 21st, and October 5th from 6 – 8 pm. Cost: $40.00 plus supplies.
Lucy Felted Bag: Whether you’re new to felting or just want to try something new, you’ll love knitting the Lucy Felted Bag. You’ll learn in just two sessions: Mondays, September 11th and 18th from
6-8 pm. Cost: $30 plus supplies. Instructor: Mary Hammitt
Not-Knit-Round Scarf: This piece is from Sally Melville's The Purl Stitch Book #2. It can be made either as a scarf or as a poncho. The stitch used is a variation of rib: 2 right - side knit sts sit on either side of a simple lace panel. It can be knit in different yarns weights and pieced together or left open as a scarf. If it's large enough it could be used as a skirt! This class meets on Wednesdays July 5th, July 12th and July 26th from 6-8 pm. The cost is $40.00 plus supplies. Instructor: Sallie
Side-to-Side Color Play Sweater: This sweater uses a worsted/heavy worsted wt. Wool as main yarn alternating with your choice of coordinating yarns. It is knit side to side creating a flattering vertical stripe. This project was designed to give the knitter as many construction choices as possible with little or no math. Garment width and length, armhole depth and sleeve length are independent of each other. 9 yards of yarn is enough to do a 2 row stripe, making this the perfect project to incorporate stash yarns. We will discuss yarn properties and how the use of wool for the main yarn stabilizes the sweater to prevent sagging and bulging that can occur when you mix yarns and texture/fiber contents. It is worked at 4 – 4.5 st/in. At this gauge, the tweed stitch pattern has a lovely drape and goes very quickly. The best part...there's minimal finishing! The workshop is Sat. Sept. 9th from 10 am – 2 pm. Cost is $40.00 plus supplies. Instructors: Frances Crowell & Linda Wolfe.
Sit ‘n’ Knit!Men’s Night - On the third Wednesday of every month, from 6-8 pm, KM sponsors an evening just for men. Bring a project (or two) to work on, and spend some time with other guys who knit.
Monthly Meeting - Don’t forget that the Knitters Mercantile Monthly Meeting / Potluck is held on the fourth Monday of every month from 6-8 pm. Bring a friend, a project to knit or crochet, and a dish to share and join us for an evening of great food, great knitting, and plenty of great conversation.
Knitwitters - Stop by the store on any Friday morning from 10:00 until whenever, and join the Knitwitters, a group of knitters (and even some crocheters) who gather each week to sit and knit and share their knitting experiences. They really have fun...the noise level some Fridays is quite high!
Kids’ Knitting – Our kids meet at the store every Monday from 4 – 6 pm to sit and knit (and giggle). New members of all skill levels are welcome to drop in.
Let us know if you are interested in any of these or just come in. We would love to have you!
Knitting Events in the CommunityWe’re still accepting donations of afghan rectangles for blankets for a local battered women’s shelter. Just knit or crochet squares that are washable and measure 9”x7”—in any pattern—and drop them off at the store. We have a box of donated yarn or it’s a great way to use up some of your stash. Great way to try out some new stitch patterns. Connie Jones has been putting the Afghans together at a feverish pace and to date we have donated approx. 2 dozen.
In addition she is also crocheting lap robes for the chemo patients at St. Anne's Cancer Center. We have lost count of how many of these she has done. Thank you Connie and we know all the recipients of your wonderful work thank you too!
We are still accepting baby and preemie baby hats, sweaters and blankets for Touching Little Lives. Thank to all of you who have donated to this worthy group.
We also have the yarn and patterns needed to knit helmet liners for the troops. Bring in your finished product, and we’ll send them out for you.
Trunk ShowsAug 16th – 22nd Twisted Sisters
Oct 8th – 21st Elegant Heirlooms/Googleheims Christmas Stockings
And more to come!!
Store Information and Hours214 Graceland Blvd.
Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 888-8551
FAX: 888-8557
Mon-Wed-Fri-Sat: 10:00AM – 6:00 PM
Tues-Thur: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 Noon – 5:00 PM
Knitters Mercantile will be closed the following days:
Independence Day July 4, 2006
Labor Day September 3 and 4, 2006
JULYSunday / Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday
2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8
Advanced Beg. / Independence / Not-Knit-Round / Socks 2-4 pm / Knitwitters / Sandal Socks
6 - 8 pm / Day / Scarf / Hedgehog / 10:00 am - ? / 2 - 4 pm
CLOSED / 6 - 8 pm / 6 - 8 pm
9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15
Advanced Beg. / Adv Beg 2-4 pm / Not-Knit-Round / Socks 2-4 pm / Knitwitters / Sandal Socks
6 - 8 pm / Beginning Knit / Scarf / Hedgehog / 10:00 am - ? / 2 - 4 pm
Kids 4-6 pm / 6 - 8 pm / 6 - 8 pm / 6 - 8 pm
16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 21 / 22
Advanced Beg. / Adv Beg 2-4 pm / Knitwitters
6 - 8 pm / Beginning Knit / 10:00 am - ?
Kids 4-6 pm / 6 - 8 pm / MEN'S NIGHT
23 / 24 / 25 / 26 / 27 / 28 / 29
Monthly Mtg / Adv Beg 2-4 pm / Not-Knit-Round / Socks 2-4 pm / Knitwitters / Sandal Socks
6-8pm / Beginning Knit / Scarf / UFO / 10:00 am - ? / 2 - 4 pm
Kids 4-6 pm / 6 - 8 pm / 6 - 8 pm / 6 - 8 pm / Jitterz - Kenton
30 / 31
Advanced Beg.
6 - 8 pm
Kids 4-6 pm
AUGUST
Sunday / Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Adv Beg 2-4 pm / Beginning Knit / Baby Surprise / Knitwitters
Beginning Knit / 6 - 8 pm / 6 - 8 pm / 10:00 am - ?
6 - 8 pm
6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12
2 Socks on 1 / Advanced Beg. / Beginning Knit / Baby Surprise / Knitwitters
6 - 8 pm / 6 - 8 pm / 6 - 8 pm / 6 - 8 pm / 10:00 am - ?
Kids 4-6 pm
13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19
2 Socks on 1 / Advanced Beg. / Baby Surprise / Knitwitters
6 - 8 pm / 6 - 8 pm / MENS NIGHT / 6 - 8 pm / 10:00 am - ?
Kids 4-6 pm / 6-8 pm
20 / 21 / 22 / 23 / 24 / 25 / 26
2 Socks on 1 / Advanced Beg. / Beginning Knit / UFO / Knitwitters
6 - 8 pm / 6 - 8 pm / 6 - 8 pm / 6 - 8 pm / 10:00 am - ?
Kids 4-6 pm
27 / 28 / 29 / 30 / 31
Monthly Mtg. / Advanced Beg. / Beginning Knit / DPN Socks
6-8pm / 6 - 8 pm / 6 - 8 pm / 6 - 8 pm
Kids 4-6 pm
SEPTEMBER
Sunday / Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday
1 / 2
Knitwitters
10:00 am - ?
3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9
Labor Day / Labor Day / Beginning Knit / Advanced Beg. / Crayon Box / Knitwitters / Side-to-Side
CLOSED / CLOSED / 6-8 pm / 6 - 8 pm / Jacket / 10:00 am - ? / Sweater Wkshp
6-9 pm / 10 am - 2 pm
10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 16
Felted Lucy Bag / Beginning Knit / Advanced Beg. / DPN Socks / Knitwitters / UFO
6 - 8 pm / Entrelac / 6 - 8 pm / 6 - 8 pm / 10:00 am - ? / 2 - 4 pm
Kids 4-6 pm / 6 - 8 pm
17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 21 / 22 / 23
Felted Lucy Bag / Beginning Knit / Advanced Beg. / Crayon Box / Knitwitters
6 - 8 pm / Entrelac / 6 - 8 pm / Jacket / 10:00 am - ?
Kids 4-6 pm / 6 - 8 pm / MEN'S (6-8) / 6-8 pm
24 / 25 / 26 / 27 / 28 / 29 / 30
Monthly Mtg. / Beginning Knit / Advanced Beg. / DPN Socks / Knitwitters
6-8pm / Entrelac / 6 - 8 pm / 6 - 8 pm / 10:00 am - ?
Kids 4-6 pm / 6 - 8 pm
5-Oct
Crayon Box
Jacket
6-8 pm