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.

Rudolph?? NO, IT'S ADDI !!!

That “click, click, click” you hear isn’t the Red-Nosed One up on the roof, it’s yet another set of Addi Clicks flying out the door. We have 2 sets left of the needles and cables in the soft-sided case, as well as the “add-on” cables and needles.
Come quick, kerchief or not!

BAG IT UP!

Ever wondered what’s really living in the bottom of your knitting bag? If it’s from Nantucket, you can just unzip it, lay the whole thing flat and see for yourself….if you dare!

Designed to corral your needles and tools either inside or out with way many pockets for everything, the baggs are made of heavy ripstop fabric with coordinating straps in colors for either girls or guys. For her, blazing pink/yellow or natural/navy and for him, black/black or maroon/brown.

Why not make the bagg the box and stuff it with yarn-ish swag!

SCHOOL COLORS

Got students on your Christmas list? We have custom-dyed sock yarns in colors for VA Tech, UVA, KY, Duke, NC State, UNC and William & Mary. Emory & Henry and ETSU are on their way. Skeins come 4 to a bag and we'll be happy to order a prepaid bag from your favorite Hallowed Halls. As you might guess, earlier is quicker!