Mew Mew's Yarn Shop Newsletter
Mew Mews Yarn Shop
March 2, 2012
Mew Mew's Yarn Shop
2770 Dagny Way
Unit 108
Lafayette, Co 80026
ph. 303-665-5591
Hours: Tues - Sat 10 - 6
closed for cat naps Sunday and Mondays
What's New:
Mew Mew's is now a stocker, not stalker, of Cascade yarns.
We stock a large range of colors in Cascade 220 ,a good basic worsted
wt. wool which is also a popular felting wool.
Cascade 220 Superwash is another worsted weight that is machine
washable. The way to go for baby blankets and children/baby sweaters.
http://cascadeyarns.com/cascade-superwash.asp
We are also stocking Heritage, Cascade's sock wt. washable yarn.
We would be glad to order any colors of the above 3 yarns for you.
Other Cascade yarns can be specially ordered for you by the bag.
Almost forgot the Eco Duo, 70% undyed baby alpaca/30% undyed merino.
http://cascadeyarns.com/cascade-Eco Duo.asp
So many free patterns are available on the Cascade website too!
http://cascadeyarns.com/patterns.asp
We're always inspired when all the new buttons arrive! Mew Mew searches
for the unusual in mostly natural materials. Her favorite new button is
the fly button. Sue's favorite is the wooden daisy. Have to make a
cardigan for my granddaughter just to use those buttons!
Have you met Colette?
Colette works Tuesdays and Saturdays at Mew Mew's. She is quite an
adventurous knitter and designer. From bee hives ,silk rugs, to
underwater dioramas, to felted spiders, rattle snake baskets and beaded
flower pillows , you never know where she going next! She is into wine
bottle art and cat pillows right now. Check out her class offerings at
www.mewmewsyarnshop.com under "classes". You can knit a pillow that
resembles YOUR cat.
New winter/spring class list will be up on website Monday, March 5.
What's going to be new soon????:
For those of you that have the basics down: knit, purl, cast on, bind
off and are wondering where to go next....
We will be offering a year long exploration of knitted stitches. The
course is progressive taking you from knit/purl combination through
reading charts,bobbles,yo, cables,simple lace. We'll knit one square a
month, and when completed we'll be putting it all together for a
beautiful showcase afghan.
The class will be offered on a Sat.morning 10 - 11 for 13 months. The
13th month class will cover finishing and sewing it together.
Not sure when we'll start this, but we're gathering names of those
interested. We could start in summer, or wait until next fall? Or start
next month. Let us know and we'll plan.
Each month's class would be 1 hour costing $12 per class. Materials
would be 10% off. We'll be using the booklet BUILDING BLOCKS
2 colors of Tundra (ruffle scarf yarn) just came in.
The Tundra and Marina have been very popular, hard to get in, and quick
to depart the shop. Many of you are still waiting for specific colors.
Supplier can not tell us when they will be getting more in. We will call
you as soon as your color comes in. We just got Tropical Waters
http://www.universalyarn.com/quality_color.php?quality=264
and Cabernet in the Tundra. We also have 3 skeins left of Marina in
color Butterfly Bush.
http://www.universalyarn.com/quality_color.php?quality=265
Ditto the above with Malabrigo. We have a big pending order and knoweth
not of an arrival date.
Remember:
Charity Knits for Clinica Campesina meets every second Tuesday of the
Month. 10 - 12...next meeting: Tues. March 13. Everyone welcome. Bring
your own needles or hooks. Free yarn and patterns provided. This is a
most informal group to make hats, blankets, booties, sweaters, whatever
you'd like for children and babies. No formal instruction but people
help each other.
You can schedule a private lesson to address your specific needs.
Anything from learning to knit or crochet to finishing your project.
$35 per hour , or shorty 15 minutes for $10. Please call to schedule.
303-665-5591
Custom knitting, crocheting, finishing, repairs also available. Best to
bring your repair or piece that needs finishing in to shop
for an estimate.
Drop in Knit/Crochet/Chat
Every Tues and Thursday 1 - 5.Everyone welcome. We show and work on our
latest lovely projects. Quick questions welcome. For instruction on
techniques or assistance with projects please sign up for an A La Carte
Class or schedule a private lesson.
Friday Night Knit Club will not be held in March due to scheduling
conflict. Next meeting: Friday April 27th. We meet to share, chat, get
ideas and food--mostly something containing chocolate.
Thank you to all who support their local friendly yarn shop! Without
your patronage we could not continue to be here.
Mew Mew's supports the Louisville Art Association Tactile and Challenge
Art Show held every May. More info coming soon.
Mew Mew and sue sue