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August News
 
The Benicia Peddler’s Fair is August 9.  Just to let you know the store will be open at 9:30 .  There will be a $5 a ball/skein selection out front. Come take a knitting break in our air conditioned store.

 

Giovanna’s Finishing Your Projects class on Wednesday nights is ongoing though August at $15 drop-in fee.
 
Classes will resume in September.   Still at the bargain price of $50 for three lessons.
 
On Beyond Scarves with Ellen—Tuesdays, 6 to 8-  September 9, 16 and 23.
Top Down Sweater Class with Carol- Tues. 6 to 8- September 9, 16 and 23.
                         There is a sample on display in the store.
 
Giovanna will be teaching you to make Entrelac socks or gauntlets on Wednesdays, Sept. 10, 17 and 24 from 6 to 8 p.m.
 
 
Saturdays in September:
 
September 14----10 to 12---Sampler Skill based Afghan –Block of the month for a year.—using Harmony yarns from New Zealand
 
September 28---- 10 to 12 ----Aran/Cables/Bobbles Heirloom Afghan—Block of the month for a year using a solid light color wool.
 
$75 for the entire project or $15 for drop in.  This project will be on-going from September 2008 through September 2009.
 
 
Thursday nights – Charity Knitting--- 6 to 8 p.m.
Headhuggers Northern California is on going for hospital distribution. Bears for Africa is completed. 2 blankets were sent to the Navaho Elders. New knitters were born at the Charity Begins at Home event.
Afghans for Afghans is starting again August 7 and will continue until October.
 
About Yarn:
Malabrigo yarn.                        Novelty Yarns still on sale for $5 a ball or skein
Harmony yarn from New Zealand .     Charming kits available.
New sock yarn from Noro                    Araucania Yarns from Chile
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About notions:
New needle cases, Fancy needles, scarf jewelry.
 
 

 

 

 

 

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