Touch of Class(es)!

Friends of Tangled Purls have a great time in our classes.

Here's a sample of what's ahead in November:

L-R:  Ice Queen and Mariposa Shawl.

We list upcoming classes in the monthly e-mail newsletter.

You can sign up for the newsletter on the right side of this web page. 

 

Our classes are fun!

L-R:  Janae proudly shows off her first sock;

Linda takes a stab at needle felting in Vivian's new felting class.

The old pink washing machine is a giggle to use for felting!

Glorious Autumn!

When the air's nippy cold outside, curl up in a warm place with a yarn project

like these that Vivian just finished:

Left:  Cadence pullover by Jordana Page (Ravelry-free) in soft Highlander,

a tweed-flecked  aran weight by Alpaca with a Twist.

Right:  Diamond Ring Baby Hat in Simplicity, a wool/acrylic blend by Hikoo.

 

New yarn -- visitors welcome!

Top:  No. 10 crochet cotton in lots of colors--even metallic for the holidays;

Bottom L-R:  Felicity, a railroad track yarn; Art by Ewe's laceweight 'Anne'

in utterly soft 70% alpaca and 30% silk---fabulous!

 



New Sock Yarn!

Knitting socks is addictive.  But you knew that.

Sock addicts crave new sock yarn, and we've got it for you!

Introducing La Jolla's handpainted Baah,

a fingering wt superwash Merino (400 yds):

 

And that's not all........

here's Black Trillium's Pebble Sock Yarn,

another new handpainted superwash Merino in fingering wt (380 yds):

Come in and see these beautiful colors!

 

By the way, have you tried sock yarn in a lace shawl or fingerless gloves yet? 

They're gorgeous in the handpainteds! 

While you're here, check out our books on the many ways 

you can use sock yarn--not just for socks!

If you haven't learned to knit socks yet, Sharon and Carol offer sock classes regularly.

It's never too late to learn.......

 

 

Fall Fever!

The air's getting a little nippy....Fall's in the air!

Keep warm with a cowl around your neck like this one

knit in utterly soft Baby Alpaca Chunky and accented with wood buttons:

 

Let everyone see your beautiful handmade socks in these clear rain boots!

Available in sizes 6-11.....we'll special order for you.

 

Oh Baby!

 

We have lots of ideas for Fall projects!

Clockwise from top left:

'Oh Baby' afghan knit by Debbie in Cascade 220;

Felted Clog - Fiber Trends pattern;

Piega Cowl - Shibui pattern - easy on big needles;

handspun by Colorful Life;

Monroe bags - many sizes & colors.

 

Take a class in October and learn a new technique or two:

Sharon:  How to Knit and Purl;

Carol:  You Can Do Socks, Before and After Scarf, Buttonholes;

Helen:  Rosemarkie vest and GAKAL continues.

See newsletter for schedule or stop by the shop.

 



Friday (& Saturday) Surprise

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Friday (& Saturday) Surprise!

Flying Needles!

Look at what these two talented ladies have made!

L-R:  Dee looks sharp in her Aranami shoulder wrap knit with Frog Tree's 'Pediboo'.

We have the pattern and a display model knit in Spud & Chloe sock yarn. 

Susan wears her On the Moor shawl (Ravelry) knit in 'Smooshy'.

The Faroese style shawl features lots of tiny cables on the front

 and a large Celtic cable design on the back--magnificent!

 



Fall's Here!

September is such a great month.

The kids are back in school.  The leaves have begun to turn color.

The feeling of Fall is in the air!

 

Come by and see what's new:

Clockwise from left:

Before and After Scarf with beaded edge in lacy 'Wisp' (October class);

new colors of popular 'Ambiente' sock yarn just arrived;

dusky lavender Kid Seta--new color;

Oak Grove glove by Alana Dakos in Malabrigo 'Arroyo'--perfect for Fall.

 

Our class schedule stays busy.  This week:

Sharon's Common Ground hooded cardigan starts Friday.

Carol's Selbu Beret (2-color knitting) starts Thursday

and her Tea Leaves cardigan class begins Saturday.

Sign up for our newsletter to get the class schedule.

New Yarn Rolling In!

Fall's in the air and we have lots of new yarn for you!

clockwise from top left:

ADORABLE new Onesies (sizes 6 months to 24 months) with dyed-to-match yarn by Twisted Sisters. The Happy Kids pattern set is also included;

Dream in Color's September project - Twilight Accessories pattern

in 'Baby Lace Weight' yarn.....soft blue and beautiful;

new shipment of unspun wool from Abstract Fiber and Dicentra in gorgeous colors;

new shipment of hand-dyed sock yarn from Alexandra's Crafts;

new shipment of hand dyed 'Super Sock' by Abstract Fiber;

and Madeline Tosh's exquisite 'Pashmina'.......glorious colors!

 

Off her needles: 

L-R: Common Ground hooded sweater.....Sharon's class starts in September;

Carol knit Romi Hill's Bitterroot shawl (Ravelry-free) in Malabrigo's new 'Silkpaca',

 a soft alpaca/silk laceweight blend available in over a dozen colors.

New Patterns!

Need ideas for something to make this Fall?

Clockwise from top left:

Shawl Collared Cowl - Sharon's class starts Sept. 14;

'Bamboo Bloom' scarf - free pattern with yarn purchase;

Stackers Cowl in 'Seda Rustica' - soft baby alpaca / silk;

Gingko Shoulderette in Malabrigo 'Arroyo' - beautiful!

 

Stephen West's 'Daybreak' shawl has subtle shaping:

Vivian knit it in Malabrigo's 'Finito'.-- wonderful!