Lambikin's Happenings Newsletter - Spring/Summer 2007

Mother nature has fooled us a couple times over the past month, but it appears that spring is finally here to stay. With the warmer months upon us, we are excited to offer many new lines of yarn with summer knitting in mind. Some of new wonderful new fibers include silk, cotton and linen. We also have re-stocked tons of sock yarn to keep those needles busy over the summer months.

Customer Frequent Buyer Program

After many requests, we are happy to announce the start of our frequet buyers program. Starting May 1st, all purchases, including yarn, needles, books, patterns, and classes will earn you points. Each $1 spent earns you 1 point. When you have accumulated 200 points, you will receive a voucher worth $10 off your next purchase.

All existing customers are eligible to be enrolled into the program for free. If you wish, we will have cards available for $5.00. You do not have to purchase a card to be enrolled or to accumulate points. Cards are an easy way to identify yourself so you can get the points for your purchase. The card is just an easy way for us to bring up your name, so you earn your points. With the purchase of the card, you will receive 5 points. We expect the cards to be available during the first week in June.

Additional details about our frequent buyers program are available at the store, or simply give us a call if you have any questions.

Yarn of the Month

Starting in May, Lambikin’s is having a Yarn of the Month. Each month we will have a new yarn that will be on special for the month. The yarn that is picked each month will be 10% off, and we will have special events during the month so be sure to check out what is happening at the store each month.

May’s Yarn of the Month will be aMaizing by Southwest Trading Company. This yarn is 100% Corn fiber and comes in 13 solids and 3 multi-colors. For June, July, and August, please see the store for upcoming Yarn of the Months.

New Arrivals

Plymouth Boku
Boku from Plymouth is a wonderful wool and silk blend with long colorways and gradual color shifts. The color changes are subtle and the silk adds just the right amount of texture to the yarn. Boku looks great in any entrelac project as well as felted bags.

Plymouth Shire Silk
Plymouth's Shire Silk is a brand new yarn for spring '07. It is a great 100% silk tweed yarn that is wonderful to the touch and has beautiful colorways. Shire Silk would be great as a t-shirt, sleeveless vest or as a summer tank.

RYC Cotton Jeans
Cotton Jeans from RYC is a new yarn for Spring/Summer 2007. Made from 100% cotton, it is very soft to the touch and creates a subtle marbled effect when knitted.

Nashua Ecologie Cotton
Natural Focus Ecologie Cotton from Nashua is a 100% cotton dyed with natural plant dyes. We are currently stocking all 6 available colors. Be sure to click on the color photos below to see the subtle color variations. Ecologie Cotton is great for spring sweaters, shawls, or any project with lace or cables.

Reynolds Soft Linen
Soft Linen from Reynolds is made from an unusual blend of flax and acrylic. It has a great feel and texture and we expect to see more yarn made from flax. Soft Linen has a wonderfully smooth ply and would be perfect for a spring shirt, shawl or lightweight sweater.

Classic Elite Sundance
Sundance from Classic Elite is the perfect cotton for everyday wear and then some. From the brightly striped pullover that looks like a sweatshirt, to the funky cardigan with unusual button bands, to the classic wavy rib pullover and more, the designs in this yarn will please even the most finicky. Sundance knits up great as a baby blanket as well. Throw it in the wash time after time and it will hold up under the duress.

Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton
Jo Sharp has become one of our favorite companies because of the wonderfully soft yarns and beautiful colorways. Desert Garden Aran Cotton is the latest Jo Sharp yarn we are carrying for spring/summer. It is a soft cotton blend with subdued colors and a matte finish.

Rowan Cotton Glace
Rowan's Cotton Glace yarn is a mercerized 100% cotton which sits between the DK and 4-ply weights making it lighter to wear and to handle. Because it is a mercerized cotton, it was a wonderful natural sheen.

Classes

Here is our class schedule for May through August.

• Sign-up sheets for all classes are in a binder at the store.
• Class times and days are firm. Please verify you will be able to make it to all class times and days.
• A 50% deposit is required with registration. The balance of the class fee is due at the time of the first class. We will accept cancellations up to 5 days prior to class. Refunds will be given in store credit only.
• You can either register by phone or in person at the store. If you register by phone, we will accept a credit card over the phone, or you can mail a check.
• Class cancellations due to insufficient students will be announced 3 days before the first class date, and fees or deposits will be refunded.

To make sure you will not be bored or in over your head, we are putting a scale in place to rate the difficulty of each class.

	Level 1 - Beginner
	Level 2 - Advanced beginner
	Level 3 - Intermediate
	Level 4 - Advanced

Beginning Knitting for Adults  
Session 1: May 7, 14, and 21 6-8 PM
Session 2: June 14, 21, an 28 9-11 AM
Session 3: July 11, 18, and 25 6-8 PM
Session 4: August 10, 17, and 24 9-11 AM
Cost: $40
Materials: Call or stop by the shop for material list.
Description: Come in and learn to knit. You will learn the basics of knitting while getting the knowledge that you need to do projects of your choice.

Mittens, Glittens and Gloves  
Session 1: June 18, 25 6-8 PM
Session 2: July 21, 28 9-11 AM
Cost: $40
Materials: Call or stop by the shop for material list.
Description: Choose mittens, gloves or the popular fingerless gloves, all knit in the round. Learn to knit this great gift item in plenty of time for Holiday gift giving!

Knitted Hat Class  
Session 1: June 4, 11 6-8 PM
Session 2: July 20, 27 9-11 AM
Cost: $25
Materials: Call or stop by the shop for material list.
Description: For those of you who wanted to knit in the round, and have been too shy to try, here is your chance. In this class you will make a hat in the round using circular needles and double pointed needles.

Entrelac Bag Class  
Session 1: June 13, 20, and 27 6-8 PM
Cost: $40
Materials: Call or stop by the shop for material list
Description: Come and learn the basics of Entrelac. This class will teach you the basics of the technique while making a cool, “hip” bag.

Intro into Cables  
Session 1: May 12, 19 9-11 AM
Session 2: August 18, 25 9-11 AM
Cost: $30
Materials: Call or stop by the shop for material list.
Description: In this class you will learn the basics of cables and learn the skills that are required for reading cable charts and patterns.

The Friends Knitting Class  
Session 1: Call for Class Appointments
Cost: $20/person
Materials: Call or stop by the shop for material list.
Description: Do you have a group of friends who want to take a knitting class on a specific topic, but just can’t find a class that fits into your schedule? This class is designed for that purpose. Get a group of friends together, pick a topic, and call the store to set up your own private knitting class. Classes are 2 hours long.

Sweaters 101  
Session 1: June 5, 12, and 19 1-3 PM
Cost: $40
Materials: Call or stop by the shop for material list.
Description: Knitted in the round from the top down, the easiest seamless sweater in the world. Perfect for beginners or experienced knitters wanting to learn the top down technique.

Linen Stitch Place Mat/Table Runner Class  
Session 1: June 22, 29 9-11 AM
Cost: $30
Materials: Pattern Included.
Description: In this class you will learn how to use the Linen Stitch while making either placemats or a table runner.

One Sock, Two Sock  
Session 1: May 2, 9, and 16 6-8 PM
Session 2: July 3, 10, and 17 1-3 PM
Cost: $40
Materials: Call or stop by the shop for material list.
Description: This class will teach you how to do socks the Magic Loop way. This class is for anyone who would like to learn to make socks on one circular needle.

Socks with a Pattern  
Session 1: May 11, 18, and 25 9-11 AM
Session 2: August 15, 22, and 29 6-8 PM
Cost: $40
Materials: Call or stop by the shop for material list
Description: This class is for the people who are ready to try a pattern in their socks. If you have made your first pair of socks and are ready to do some patterning, this class is for you.

Fixing Mistakes Class  
Session 1: June 8 9-11 AM
Session 2: July 9 6-8 PM
Cost: $25
Materials: Call or stop by the shop for material list
Description: Have you been terrified of making a mistake in your knitting because you have no idea how to fix it? This class is for you. In this class you will learn how to pick up dropped stitches, untwist stitches, and how to fix other common mistakes that happen while knitting.

Linen Stitch Scarf  
Session 1: May 5 9-11 AM
Session 2: July 16 6-8 PM
Cost: $70
Materials: Class includes 4 skeins of Yarn Source Passion and pattern.
Description: In this class you will make a silk scarf long ways using the Linen stitch technique.

Geometry Lesson  
Session 1: July 6, 13 9-11 AM
Session 2: August 20, 27 6-8 PM
Cost: $40
Materials: Pattern Included.
Description: In this class you will make a knitted wrap made up of triangles.

Summer Lace Series  
Session 1: June 16, 23, and 30 9-11 AM
Cost: $40
Materials: Pattern Included.
Description: Have you been wanting to try lace but have been too timid to try? In this class you will learn how to read a lace chart, and learn the tips and tricks to lace. You will make 3 patterns that will help you to have the knowledge to tackle that lace project that you have been longing to do.

Summer Caplet  
Session 1: May 30, June 6 6-8 PM
Cost: $40
Materials: Pattern Included.
Description: In this class you will make a cute summer top/caplet. What better way to discover some of the great new summer yarns than to make a top that will be perfect for those cool summer evenings.