June Scarves of the Month
June 1, 2009
We have three scarves for you this month!
On the left is the Spiraluscious Cowl from Knitspot knit by Cheryl out of Araucania Itata Multy.
On the right is the Blooming Cotton Scarf from Interweave Knits Spring 2009 knit by Sandy out of Tahki Cotton Classic.
On the bottom is the River Rock Scarf knit by Audrey out of Colinette Jitterbug.
Want to knit one of these scarves together? We’re offering classes on all three of these scarves this month!
BLOOMING COTTON SCARF
Wednesdays, June 3, 10, & 24 (no class June 17)
5:30-7:30 pm
Do you love color but haven’t learned two stranded knitting yet? Then make this colorful summer scarf with us using only one color per row! Slip stitches do all the work! And if you someday would like to steek a sweater but are afraid of those scissors, this is a good project to start with since the Blooming Cotton Scarf is knitted lengthwise in the round, then cut open and the ends raveled to create fringe! Take this class and add some color to your life! And never fear the steeking scissors again!
Class Requirements: knit stitch, purl stitch.
Materials: Tahki Cotton Classic 3 skeins Main Color and 1 skein each of 8 Contrast Colors (See Interweave Knits Spring 2009 for colorways or visit interweaveknits.com to view three bonus colorways. Shop sample used three skeins Dark Purple 3913; and one skein each of the following colors: Red 3997; Light Yellow 3533; Melon 3486; Lilac 3934; Dark Yellow 3553; Pink 3446; Orange 3401; and Lime 3722. You will also need a 40″ circular needle size US 6, Blooming Cotton Scarf pattern from Interweave Knits Magazine Spring 2009 (available at Yarn Harbor), markers, tapestry needle.
Cost: $30 + materials
Instructor: Sandy Tolene
RIVER ROCK SCARF
Thursdays, June 4, 11, 18, & 25
5-7 pm
Stained glass comes to mind when seeing the “River Rock Scarf.” The rib pattern represents water flowing around the rocks created from beads. Knitters will enjoy learning how to string beads on yarn and place them in the knitting. Bead knitting will keep your summer knitting fresh without the added warmth of a large project in your lap.
Materials: Pattern: River Rock Scarf by Silvia Harding. About 650 yards fingering or sport weight yarn in the fiber of your choice (sample is Jitterbug). Beads: 1534 size 6/0 seed beads. Needles: 24” circular or straight needles size US 7 . Notions: big eye needle for stringing beads, tapestry needle. Note: beads and big eye needle may be purchased at Superior Beads at 4521 E. Superior St.
Cost: $40 + materials
Instructor: Audrey Finch
SPIRALUSCIOUS COWL
Tuesdays, June 9, 16, 23, & 30
5:30-7:30 pm
Learn how to knit lace with this gorgeous cowl-it’s easier than it looks! The Spiraluscious cowl incorporates three different lace patterns including a hem edging. After finishing this cowl you will have the skills you need to try bigger projects like scarves, stoles, and shawls.
Prerequisites: experience knitting in the round on circulars (Knitting 102)
Materials: Anne Hanson’s Spiraluscious pattern, 140-150 yards fingering weight yarn, 16″ circular needle size US 3, stitch marker, small tapestry needle.
Cost: $40 + materials
Instructor: Cheryl Read
Remember, you’ll receive 10% off the yarn and pattern for July’s Scarf if you bring in your completed June Scarf!
