What a let down Wednesday was! Imagine all the snow we were supposed to get and then… for at least us we gone just a dusting. Well, I’m sure most of you spent the day listening to the complaints all day so I will stop now. There.

Here’s what’s happening here in the meantime: Our GREAT sale is still on and fabulous - 20% off all 100% Alpacas, Sparkle Yarns and Amy Butler fabrics and patterns. We also have some regular clearance items at 50% off and a few $2 balls left - just for you. We also have Kids Camp next week. Send us your precious ones for three days of fun! Call and reserve your spot NOW 617-265-8013. Or simply reply to this email.We also have some great classes coming up. Check out the attachment with all the classes and see the few I have highlighted below..

Intro to Cabling – Now that you’ve mastered the knit and purl stitches, add something extra special to your knitting: cables! Join Bill for this 2 weeks series on Cabling Techniques. You’ll learn two to three cable patterns and how to read them in patterns and charts. You can start a new project (we recommend a reversible cable scarf) or work on a swatches. This is a 2 week series meeting Thursday February 11 & 18th from 6-8pm and costs $30 (not including materials).

Toe-Up Socks Workshop If you’ve got the basics of sock knitting down but want to try something new, come to this one-day workshop. This class will teach you different possibilities for starting a toe-up sock, and will also handle the turning of the heel in reverse! Bring a toe-up sock pattern and materials. Saturday, February 20th from 2-4 pm for $15.

Beaded Shawlette Workshop - This one-day workshop will teach you how to incorporate beads into your knitting to add a little extra glamour! Make your very own fancy scarf using crochet hood bead technique and a simple stitch to produce a beautiful accent piece to add to your wardrobe. Come in to Stitch House to see the shop model! Class is $30 and offered on Sunday, February 21 from 10am-2pm. Materials not included.

Introduction to Sewing - “Learn to Dress Yourself” This four week class will give you experience in the basics of sewing so that you will have the knowledge and confidence to undertake projects on your own. You will learn how to understand and follow pattern instructions, cut out patterns and make minor pattern alterations for a better fit. In addition you will learn clothing construction fundamentals such as seams, darts, waistbands, zippers, buttonholes and hem techniques. The cost is $75, materials not included. Choose from the following sessions:
Tuesdays in February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 6-8pm Thursdays in March 4, 11, 18, 25. 6-8pm

Home Decorating 101: Window Treatments - This 4 week class will provide you with the skills and confidence needed to construct ONE window treatment for your home. You will review the correct way to measure your window to ensure a proper fit. At the completion of this course you will have a functioning treatment and instruction on how to mount and install it in your home. During the series you are welcome to use the shop machines, when available, to make another one to compliment the one you’ll work on during class time. Offered from 6-8pm on 4 Wednesdays starting February 24th for $100, materials not included.

Join us for a class, a club or the Red Line Crawl on Saturday, March 20th.

I hope to see you soon!

Annissa

I am bummed the Pats aren’t in the Superbowl and I actually don’t even know who is playing this year. I am usually a better sports fan… but I guess not this year. In celebration of both the Superbowl and Valentine’s Day we’re having a one week sale on some of our most beautiful yarns! Come in anytime from Sunday to Sunday and get 20% off all 100% alpaca yarns (Blue Sky has some great choices), 20% off all our yarns with sparkle (did someone say Blue Heron?), and 20% off Amy Butler Fabrics and Patterns (this will the only time this year Amy butler will be on sale). We won’t be able to special order for this sale so make sure you get here early - or call us to hold what you want!

Our plans are in the making for the Red Line Crawl on Saturday, March 20. We’ll start getting the word out as more details get set but we are going to include a special appearance by local knitwear designer, Jen Paulousky of Blue Alvarez Designs, yarn samplings and specials throughout the day. A few of you have already asked about any festivities that may happen that evening and including crawling of a different sort… we’ll see. Stay tuned and save the day (& night if you’d like!).

Madeline Tosh DK (formerly lightweight worsted) and Sock are in stock and look FABULOUS! I am so excited to have them in store… and Claire and I considered for a moment to just keep them all for ourselves. But that wouldn’t be fair - so come in and check them out before our stock is gone again!

Saturday, Jen is teaching a mini-workshop on “Get to Know Your Sewing Machine“. All of you with machines still in the box or barely used, this is the class for you to get moving on sewing. Later this month we’re following up with a “Get to Know Your Serger“. Please take advantage of these mini’s. They are great motivators!

We have some other classes and workshops happening, as well as our FREE Clubs.The following are happening SOON:

Magic Loop101 Want to do things 2-at-a-time? Socks, sleeves, legs and more? Comefor this one-time workshop and we’ll get you making two things at once on along circular. Please bring a project of your choice – socks are a greatchoice, but sleeves etc. are also welcome. Saturday,February 6th from 2-4pm for $15.

Saturday Sew Intensive for Beginners and New Sewers – So you want to learnto sew or continue developing your skills? Pick your own project and get started. Youwill learn how to read and follow pattern instructions, cut out patterns andmake minor pattern alterations for a better fit. We start sewing the first weekso come with a pattern and fabric ready to go. This class costs $75 (does not include materials) 2 Saturdays from 10:30-2:30. Light lunch provided. Choose from thefollowing sessions: February 13 & 20 *OR*March 6 & 13.

Home Decorating 101:Window Treatments - This4 week class will provide you with the skills and confidence needed toconstruct ONE window treatment for your home. You will review the correct wayto measure your window to ensure a proper fit. At the completion of this courseyou will have a functioning treatment and instruction on how to mount andinstall it in your home. During the series you are welcome to use the shopmachines, when available, to make another one to compliment the one you’ll workon during class time. Offered from 6-8pm on 4 Wednesdays starting February 24th for $100, materials not included. 3 Spots Left!

Thank you! And go (Fill in the blank for your Superbowl Team)!

Annissa