Karen has a ball with the Lucy bag

Karen came in last week and showed us the Lucy bag that she made. She made it out of Noro, which self-stripes. A friend saw her bag, so she is now making her one.

The pattern has instructions for a handbag or a shoulder bag when using medium weight yarn, and for an evening bag using sport weight yarn. All versions have clever straps of differing lengths to hold the bag closed.

Finished sizes: Depending on wool choice, gauge and amount of felting: Small bag: 8.5" tall; 17.5" circumfrence. Large bag: 11.5" tall; 24" circumfrence

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.)

$10 GRAB BAGS ARE BACK!

Many customers have asked when would our $10 Grab Bags be available again. Natalie was able to make a lot of grab bags yesterday. For those who do not know about our grab bags, they are 3 to 4 yarns put together in a bag. The bags are a GREAT deal. The yarns in the bag are always enough to make a scarf. Many customers get the bags because they are such a good deal and can always find a use for the yarn. Come by and get a grab bag today before they are all gone!