Happy Hour Stitch Markers

Paige of Happy Hour Handmade Glass Beads has joined the Tempe Yarn family of local artists. Paige uses her handmade beads and sterling silver wire to make these unususal stitch markers.

Laughing Cloud Trunk Show Continues Through Saturday

The Laughing Cloud Trunk show will be at TYF through Saturday. Her yarns and fibers are simply lovely. Stop by and check them out.

Sunday's Nuno Felting Has 1 Space Left

This workshop teaches the basics of nuno felting (a wet felting process). In this class you learn to combine merino wool top and sheer silk fabric. The class is $90 and will be held on Sunday March 7th from 10 to 5:30.



There is only ONE openings left for this class. To sign up for this class call Tempe Yarn at 480 557 9166.

TONIGHT @ 6:30 "Brown Bag Special Becomes Gourmet"

You know the background, inside each Brown Bag Special there are three skeins of beautiful yarn. They may be different in color, texture and content or they maybe all the same. You don't know because you can't see inside the bag. Your goal is to create a unique project out of these three skeins of yarn.

Well it's time to show off what you have made! Tonight, March 5th, at 6:30 pm you are invited to bring in your creation from the Brown Bag Specials and show them off.

Beginning Knit Sweater with BevA TYF “Just Do It” Class

Whether you have some experience knitting or have never knitted before, this six week series of classes is designed to teach you knitting by making a baby sweater. Yes, you can learn to knit and make a baby sweater at the same time!

We have designed this class with a step-by-step pattern (included in the class fee) and two hours of instruction per session. In six weeks, you will learn to cast on, knit, purl, rib, work in stockinette, measure your gauge, increase, decrease, knit in the round, pick up stitches, do two different bind-offs, seam, and read a pattern.

When you are done, you will have a sweater to fit an 18-month old. (If you don't know a child who could use it, then you can always donate it to the Ronald McDonald House, or another worthy organization.)

In March, we'll have an evening class (6-8 pm) starting on March 15th and a day class (10:30-12:30 pm starting on March 16th. The cost of this class is $120.

Color Conscience with Sam

Color Conscience, taught by our own Sam, will open up a new world of color as participants learn the basics of a color wheel, the meanings of different colors, and why various colors pull us in different directions. This is a great opportunity to experiment with color in order to bring new depth to your knitting.

You'll need to bring the following supplies to class or purchase them at TYF: Color Wheel (preferably with openings in the wheel itself to lay against colors), Scrap yarn in colors you love, and Size 7 knitting needles

If this sounds like the class you've been waiting for it is scheduled for March 4th & another one on 18th from 6 to 8 pm and will cost $20.

Tonights Spin/Knit Along Continues

Barbara continues to lead the Spinners Simple Shawl Spin/Knit-along.

The shawl is a very quick knit when minimal lace inserts are used. There are three weeks left in this project and everyone is having a ball doing it.

There are samples of the shawls at Tempe Yarn. For more information or to sign up call or stop by Tempe Yarn. There is no fee for this event and you will be provided with a pattern written by Barbara.

New Books Arrive

Back in print! Knitting lace is one of the more sublime experiences. Following old patterns to learn how to use decreases, increases, overs, is an exercise in precision. After a while though, the basis of what you are doing becomes clear and using the knit lace is a pleasure. Years of experience are at your beck-and-call to study lace knitting, lace design, and very new lace painting. Many illustrations teach, many charts inspire, and much discussion nourishes.

Knitting in the Sun is a compelling collection of garments and hand-knitting projects ideal to complete and wear when the weather heads over 70. There are offerings for the beginner to the advanced, and for all tastes. Readers will find:
Accessories including: a sun hat, a summer cloche, a beach bag blanket, a lace shawl summer aran wrap, an ocean waves wrap, a vining leaves scarf, a driving scarf, and even a knitted beach chair.
Sleeveless confections including: a square neck shell, a ribbon tie tunic, a convertible sheath, a smocked tube top, and a split leaf shell.
Beautifully-constructed garments featuring Short Sleeves including: a ruffled surplice top, a cap sleeved top with lace panel, a pullover with lace detailing, and a top-down shaped t-shirt.

For those chilly evenings, Long Sleeved garments including: a lightweight hooded pullover, an openwork cover-up, an empire sweater with elongated stitches, and a ripple stitch tunic.

A few summer-weight Cardigans: cables and lace sideways knit cardigan, an eyelet rib shawl, a collared cardigan, a cardigan with lace panels, a happi-style jacket, a tube sleeved shrug, and a lace bolero.

Compelling Coordinating Pieces including: a gored skirt, an openwork skirt, a summer sleep set, and even a bathing suit.

Top-notch Contributions from popular designers including: Eileen Adler, Sarah Barbour, Heather Broadhurst, Rachel Clarke, Carol Feller, Faina Goberstein, Stefanie Japel, Janine Le Cras, Dawn Leeseman, Lisa Limber, Anne Lukito, Marnie Maclean, Jairlyn Mason, Jillian Moreno, Kendra Nitta, Amy Polcyn, Susan Robicheau, Sarah Sutherland, Julia Trice, Katherine Vaughn, and Tonya Wagner.

Are you one of the thousands of Lily Chin converts who swear by her legendary Tips & Tricks classes? Or are you an avid knitter in search of a portable, accessible technique guide?

Knitters of every level will love Lily Chin's Knitting Tips & Tricks for its simple solutions to everyday knitting problems. Covering everything from knitting standards and conventions to working with various types of yarns to fixing stitch mistakes, Lily's book is a comprehensive distillation of her decades of experience, and by the end of it she will have answered knitting questions that you didn't even know you had.

Laughing Cloud Trunk Show

The trunk show is scheduled for this Saturday, but the Postal Service got it here early. So it's out for your shopping pleasure. These yarns and fibers are as colorful as every.

Class & Event Schedules Posted

Check out the exciting classes and events that we've got planned for March.

March Class Schedule

March Event Schedule

Nuno Felting Class

Back by popular demand, Michelle Johnson from Laughing Cloud Studio will be teaching a Nuno Felting class on Sunday March 7th from 10 till 5:30.

This workshop teaches the basics of nuno felting (a wet felting process). In this class you learn to combine merino wool top and sheer silk fabric to produce a one-of-a-kind scarf.


The class is $90 and will be held on Sunday March 7th from 10 to 5:30. There are only three openings left for this class. To sign up for this class call Tempe Yarn at 480 557 9166.

Here are some photos from one of the earlier classes.

Evolving Stash Parking Lot Customer Exchange/Sale

Tempe Yarn is at it again, after receiving many customer requests to repeat last year's parking lot event, we've scheduled another Parking Lot Evolving Stash Exchange/Sale. This year we will be holding it on Sunday, March 21st from 12pm to 2pm (remember last year we held it in April and it was to darn hot).

If you are wondering what the heck are we talking about, read on.

What is this event?

Tempe Yarn originally held our first Parking Lot Evolving Stash Exchange/Sale in 2009 to help your stash evolve and at the same time help out our friends at Ronald McDonald House.

For a $10 fee (all of which will go to the Ronald McDonald House) those who wish to sell your pre-owned yarn and yarn related products in an area outside the shop can reduce your stash. To participate you must pre-register (it is critical that you pre-register as there are a limited amount of space available) to by calling 480- 557-9166 by 8pm on Friday, March 19th.

If you wish to grow your stash come on down on Sunday afternoon between 12pm and 2pm and look for that special treasure you need to make your stash whole. This event will end at 2pm sharp.

Why Would A Yarn Shop Do This?

We are doing this for our customers because it gives you a chance to "swap" stashes around and a great excuse to organize and review all the wonderful yarns in your lives. The bonus here is that all the "table" donations will be given to Ronald McDonald House. In addition, we will have a table set aside that day to collect small items attendees may wish to donate to RMH. For a list of items they need click here.

The shop will be open during this time in case you need something.

Here are the pictures from last year's event.

Note:

Tempe Yarn & Fiber is only providing a venue for this event. All sales are between the buyer and the seller. Tempe Yarn & Fiber shall not be held liable for any items sold and/or any sales made at this event. Tempe Yarn & Fiber is not responsible for pricing, quality, or availability of products. Tempe Yarn & Fiber, the University Plaza, and/or the Ronald McDonald House shall not be held liable for any events, actions, sales, accidents, or losses resulting from participating in the activity.

Mystery Patterns Now Available

Many of you have enjoyed the various mystery knit/crochet alongs that we've had in the past. For those of you who didn't participate, we now have the following patterns available for you to enjoy the fun (with not as much mystery).

Mystery Rug

Mystery Crochet Shawl
Magic Hobo Bag

All of these patterns are now available at Tempe Yarn & Fiber.

New "Knits" Magazine Just Arrived

Spring forward with 23 knits that will refresh your needles after a winter of wool and long sleeves: exploring simple, fuss-free knitting; texture in minimally processed yarns; knitting turned on its side; and lace that feels new again. PLUS, get a breakdown of Kitchener stitching from TECHknitter, as well as a profile of historical knitting superstar Nancy Bush.