Category Archives: yarn

Knit Up an Instant Heirloom

Posted on July 21, 2010 by eweandcompany

If you know how to cast on and the basic knit stitch, you can make this delicious Purl Dreams pattern from Heirloom Stitches.  On two Wednesdays, July 28 and August 4, we’ll work through reading a pattern, basic increases, knitting … Continue reading →

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Refresher/Beginning Crochet — this Saturday

Posted on July 12, 2010 by eweandcompany

Saturday mornings — July 17 & 31 from 10:00 a.m. to noon Registration information and full class schedule is available here. If you have always wanted to learn to crochet, or have forgotten your skills with the hook, join Erin … Continue reading →

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Why I Spin…Now

Posted on July 11, 2010 by eweandcompany

by Sue Gazell I’ve been an avid knitter since my teens. I had a brief career in needlework back in the 70s, at which time I convinced my father to make me a spinning wheel.  It languished in a corner … Continue reading →

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What’s in your stash?

Posted on July 10, 2010 by eweandcompany

Every knitter’s got one…the leftovers from that sweater you made, the yummy yarn you couldn’t resist buying but had no idea what you’d do with, the stuff your friend gave you after she decided she wasn’t into it, that jumbled … Continue reading →

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Class Schedule Updated

Posted on June 29, 2010 by eweandcompany

Classes are filling up and new ones being added all the time, so be sure to subscribe and receive updates about classes, Knit-Ups, new products, techniques and more.  Click here for updated information about classes registration. Subscribers receive email notifications … Continue reading →

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Learn Tunisian Crochet July 10 & 24

Posted on June 29, 2010 by eweandcompany

Tunisian crochet is a needlework technique that borrows elements from both knitting and crochet, creating sort of a fusion of the two techniques. It’s sometimes referred to as afghan crochet, afghan stitch, tricot crochet, crochet knit, tunis crochet, or shepherd’s … Continue reading →

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June 12 Prize Winners Announced

Posted on June 14, 2010 by eweandcompany
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Can knitting make you healthier?

Posted on June 13, 2010 by eweandcompany

Some research suggests that activities like knitting and crocheting can provide health benefits like lowering blood pressure and stimulating the brain.  Knitting may not do as much for cardiovascular health as, say, 30 minutes on the treadmill, but it could … Continue reading →

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Knitters Flock to Opening

Posted on June 12, 2010 by eweandcompany

It was a great first day… everyone from master knitters to novices came by for yarn, bags, kits, accessories, patterns, and inspiration.  Troy Berggren dropped off some creative woven-and-felted needle cases to go with her fabulous and funky yarns.  Lise … Continue reading →

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Yummy Hand-Painted Yarns, Starting Saturday

Posted on June 10, 2010 by eweandcompany

Come by and feel these incredible hand-painted yarns…as soon as you touch them, you’ll want to start a project.  What could be better than a baby-soft scarf with waves of subtle, rich color?  Yarns, accessories and ideas this Saturday at … Continue reading →

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