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Easter ALREADY???!!

That wascally wabbit! Sneaking in here while it still feels like February but he knows it's almost Easter! Fortunately, Jane is at least twice as smart as most rabbits and will be teaching the cutest little knitted Easter eggs you ever saw! Thursday night, March 18th from 5-7....bring your own dibs and dabs of sock weight yarn (or use some of ours) and needles in sizes 1, 2 or 3. $15 for the workshop. (White puffy tails are optional.)

A Promise or A Threat??

When John Buckland of Blue Windmill Galleries promotes a show called Twenty Two Women, you can consider it either way. Twenty-two local female artists join together in a lively and varied show, with a portion of proceeds going to breast cancer research.
Located on East Main Street, next door to Zazzy's Bookstore and Coffeeshop, Blue Windmill is one of our favorite galleries....showcasing art from all ages, for all ages. For more information, visit http://www.bluewindmillgalleries.com/. Don't miss it!!

CLASSES..PLAIN & FANCY

CLASSES….BASIC AND NOT-SO-MUCH
By now you know our “base activities” every month….Block of the Month, Chix with Stix, UFOs, Drop-in-and-Spin, Knit for the Troops, Chain Gang (open crochet), Beginning Knitting or Crochet. (Check the schedule for days and times.)
Here’s the New News…Fair Isle Beret (starts March 18th), Beaded Necklace (March 27th), or Feather and Fan scarf (March 13th).for beginning lace knitters. Fees and schedule are included in “Classes” section.

KALs Galore

KALs GALORE
First it was the Net of Justice and Villainess Gloves (from the series Hand-Knit Heroes), now 2 groups are finishing up Sally Melville's beautiful Camelot Coat.
Our next KAL will be Carol James' elegant Gypsy Shawl. 2nd and 4th Thursday evenings, 5-7pm, beginning March 11 for a total of 5 meetings. The gathering is free but requires pre-registration and purchase of materials and pattern from A Likely Yarn.
Knit-A-Longs are, by definition, not so much an instructor-led "class" as a group of similarly skilled knitters who meet for fun, inspiration, possibly a new skill.....and a gorgeous garment!
Call soon to sign up (276-628-2143) and purchase your materials and pattern before the first meeting.

CAROL JAMES MEETS HARRY POTTER

And our money’s on Carol to teach you her fanciful Block of the Month…..”Mr. Tweed Visits Diagon Alley”. (I didn’t get it but you probably did!) Our Blocks of the Month this year are a rich combination of tweeds in 12 different patterns/stitches and there’s still plenty of time for you to catch up. Classes are (tomorrow!) Saturday, March 6th or the 9th at 10am. No charge for the class but knitters must have basic skills and purchase yarn here at A Likely Yarn.

FEBRUARY YARN CAMP

If you can imagine such a time, the kids are back in school, decorations and baking pans put away, what to do??!

COME TO YARN CAMP WITH US! The weekend of February 19, 20, 21 we’ll gather for the 3rd Installment at the 4-H Center, starting 9-ish on Friday. Dinner that night, 2 meals on Saturday and brunch on Sunday, breaking up about 2 that afternoon. Spend both nights if you wish (and you most certainly will if you don’t!!). Nothing to do for 3 wonderful days but finish projects, learn new techniques, swap ideas and maybe yarns. Cost will again by $78 for the whole she-bang.

Paid reservations start January 1 and would make a great Christmas hint. Checks to Washington County 4-H Center, please.