Saturday, April 24, 2010

Featured Yarn!

You what the most exciting part about getting this blog going for Beach Basket Yarns is? We get to offer you special deals only available to blog readers! Cool, huh?

To start off our featured yarn of the week we are excited to offer you Mirasol's Hacho for 15% off, this week, 4/24-4/30 only!

Hacho is a soft, versatile 100% Merino Wool that comes in a bunch of great colorways.


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Hacho knits up at 5.5 stitches to the inch on Us Size 6 needles, making it an easy to use DK weight yarn that is ideal for all sorts of projects. Although it is perfect for accessories:


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Pattern from Mirasol Book #3 by Jane Ellison

It's softness also lends itself to wonderful baby items that will be cherished for years:

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Pattern from Mirasol Book #3 by Jane Ellison

So hurry on in this week and grab some Hacho at 15% for your next project. Just mention this post at the counter to receive your discount!

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Clapotis Knit-A-Long

Classes are in full swing here at Beach Basket. My favorite right now is the Clapotis Knit-A-Long. Last week was great: we got cast on, worked a few inches, got comfortable with the pattern, and talked about dog training tricks. I worked a bit more over the last week and am excited to be heading back today to get more done!



If you are interested you can still sign up today and get in on the next three weeks! We start today at 2:30.

Interested in a different class? Our Basic Sock Knitting class starts next Saturday at 10:30 am! This is round 2 of the basic sock class since it was so popular last time. My students have been in to show me they are wearing the socks they made, they all love the final product!

Thursday, April 1, 2010

April Classes!

Yeah! We just put together some new classes for April. Here's what's going on:


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Basic Hat Class
Learn to read a pattern and work in the round in this basic hat class. We will make a cute, practical hat, with or without ponytail hole. Have fun and learn a new skill! You can either make your hat in the Lumpy Bumpy shown, or in Fat Sheep wool.
When: Saturdays April 10th-May 1st 10:30-12:30
Cost: $50 for 2 weeks: Includes your yarn and pattern!


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Clapotis Shawl Knit-A-Long
Work through the super popular Clapotis shawl pattern with a group! This 4-week workshop will provide support and instruction on the pattern in a fun group project setting. Plus, get 10% off all class supplies! Pattern uses any sock yarn, check out our gorgeous selection!
When: Saturdays April 10th, 17th, 24th, and May 1st 2:30-4:30
Cost: $20 for 4 weeks: Get 10% off all of your supplies

Sock-It-To-Me! Basic Sock Class
Knitting socks is so much fun! Learn to how to knit socks from cuff to toe in a comfy, stretchy cotton yarn in this 3-week class. Starting with the cuff we will focus on a different part of the sock each week.
When: Saturdays, May 1st, 8th, and 15th 10:30-12:30
Cost: $50: Includes Yarn and Pattern

Call or come on in and get signed up for any of our classes. Spots are limited and spaces fill up quick! (360)371-0332