Lazaro Tank Top

Sandy made the Lazaro tank top from the book, Mirasol Collection by Jane Ellison. It is such a cute and stylish tank. It can be worn with another tank underneath or with a short or long sleeve shirt. It can be dressed up or down. It is the perfect tank for any one's wardrobe. The yarn is Hacho from Mirasol which is 100% hand dyed merino wool.

The tank top has been such a big hit, Sandy is teaching a class on it.

The class is on Saturday, May 24th, May 31st & June 7th; 9 am- 10:30am ($35).

Come by and try it on.

Jane Adapts The Baby Alpaca Grande Vest

The Baby Alpaca Grande Shrug, has been a big hit at the shop. Ever since we put up a store sample, it seems almost everyone has been making it. The shrug is so cute and easy to make.

However, if you are very blessed in the chest area, the shrug doesn't fit quite right. Jane is one of the blessed ones, but that did not stop her from making it. Jane decided to adapt the pattern to fit her body. She also added a cabled braid in the back. The vest looks fantastic on her.

If you would like to read more about Jane's vest adaptation, please visit her blog by clicking here. If you would like to take a private lesson with Jane to learn the pattern adaption or how to tailor a pattern to fit your body, please email her at jprater@carolina.rr.com.

For more information about Jane and her classes at Charlotte Yarn, please visit her website at http://www.jpknits.com/.

A New Batch of Knitters

Jane Prater just finished up her September Beginner Knitting class. The class had 6 students and we are pleased to introduce these newbies to the wonderful world of knitting. Many of them plan to knit Holiday gifts for family and friends.

Which reminds me that I need to get to my Holiday knitting started as well. Can you believe it, 3 more months until Christmas!!!!! Sorry for getting off the subject.

In the class were 2 sets of friends. I think it is great that friends are learning to knit together. The class also had a nice mix of various ages. There are so many things today that separate generations and ages, it is nice to see that knitting is not one of them.

Cabaret Bag Class a Big Hit

Jane Prater had another fun Cabaret Bag class. There were 5 people in the class. So what is a Cabaret Bag you ask? A Cabaret Bag is a very cute drawstring bag. Most of the bag can be knit on a 16" circular if you wish for speed. It makes a wonderful gift or a quick knit. It is also a great project to use up your scrap yarns and learn about mixing yarns. Jane has taught this class four times. So don't worry if you have missed a past class. We will have many more to come.

If you are a beginner knitter, this class would be perfect for you to learn some new things. It teaches the following:

• Cast on and join yarn on a circular needle
• Create eyelets for a drawstring strap
• Attach new yarns, carry unused yarns, and weave in ends
• Use double pointed needles
• Close the bottom of any tube to create a bag or hat
• Create a twisted cord purse strap

(Please Note: The Cabaret Bag is a Merely a Suggestion pattern and is included with the class. It is not available for sale.)