Friday Faves 3.29.13

Hello All!

My favorites today stem from the newest issue of Knit Wear.  I am in love with so many patterns in this issue!  I twas really hard to pick these that are pictured here.  I hope you enjoy these as much as I do.  Definitely come in and see the magazine, I’m sure it won’t disappoint.

1. Die Cut Vest by Sara Morris  2. Welted Peerie Shawl by Faina Goberstein  3. Askew Cardigan by Cecily Glowik MacDonald  4. High Relief Dolman by  Courtney Kelley  5. Furrowed Vest by Norah Gaughan  6. Overlay Vest by Heather Zoppetti  7. Sequined Cable and Lave Wrap by Lisa Hoffman  8. Sectioned Tank by Lisa Hoffman

Have a wonderful Easter Weekend!

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Friday Faves 3.22.13

Hello Everyone!!

I hope your day is more colorful than the weather outside.  Will the sun ever come out?!?  Inspired by the weather and the need to still stay warm, here some simple sweaters.  Their basic shapes and plain design make them classic sweaters that will live in your closet and keep you warm for years to come.  Not to mention, not so scary for a first sweater.

1. Sweatershirt Sweater by Purl Soho,  2. Low Budget Pullover by von Hinterm Stein,  3. Boxy by Joji Locatelli (available for sale at BAH! Yarns),  4. Blank Canvas by Ysolda Teague,  5. Summer Raglan Sweater by Eline Oftedal,  6. Spare Time Pullover by Terri Kruse

Enjoy your weekend and stay warm!

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Friday Faves 3.15.13 – Easter Inspired

Hi All!

Sorry I’ve been absent, lots going on.  But I hope you like what I found.  These are super cute items to knit and crochet, seriously cute!  And the great thing is most of them look pretty quick so you still have time.

First up, these sweet little Hatching Easter Chicks  by Kim Handzo (1) are adorable and they can come completely out of their shells for cute little toys.  Though there isn’t a pattern in English for these “Faberge Egg” want- to-bes, I do think the Easter Egg pattern by ATERGcrochet (2) is beautiful and would look lovely on any Easter table.

If this little chick hat doesn’t win your heart the picture is sure too!  This Chick Hat Pattern by Melody Rogers (3) is a knit hat that ranges in size for newborn to 10 years.  You can make one for each of your little chicks!  And the little Spring Chick by Barbara Prime (4) is free.  So generous of her to share such a cute pattern!

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Okay, if baby chicks aren’t your thing, maybe bunnies are?  How sweet is the Bunny Ear Beanie by Inner Hooker (5)?  It might be the child int he photo but just too cute!  And there are many sizes to choose from for this crochet pattern.  The Bunny Puppet  pattern by Barbara Prime (7) would be a fun handmade item to add to an Easter basket.  With this pattern you can make various sizes and accessorize for either girl or boy bunny.  Or you can always make a whole family of bunny puppets!

Lastly, for those who enjoy felting and needles felting or want a small project to try felting and needle felting, these Felted Woolly Eggs by Marie Mayhew (6) are fun!  The colors and the embellishments can really dress up your hand dyed eggs And would look great as Easter decorations!

I hope you have found some inspiration in these patterns.  I would love to see what you do, so please feel free to post your projects in the comments or on Facebook!  Have a great Easter!

Friday Favorites 3/1/13

Happy March!!  Can you believe we are already into the 3rd month of the year?  And we finally got a bit of winter weather too.    With the temperature dripping low, I have been thinking about cozy items to keep us knitters and crocheters warm.  What better way to keep warm than to make a shawl?  Here are several of my favorites.  Enjoy and stay warm!

1. #02 Reversible Cabled-Ribbed Shawl by Lily Chin  2. Superstar Shawl by Samantha Kirby  3. Haruni by Emily Ross  4. Summer Flies by Donna Griffin  5. Color Affection by Veera Valimaki  6. PI Shawl (July) by Elizabeth Zimmermann

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Friday Favorites 2/15/13

Hello All,

I have lots to share (especially since I missed last week)!

Ah, cables!  What are you feelings on cables?  I am a big fan! I like their intricacies moving along and crossing one another.  And have you every crocheted them?  Yes you can do that, it’s great isn’t it!

Here are some of my favorites that I have come across recently or have been in my Ravelry queue of a long time.  Maybe someday I’ll get to them.

I really like  Scrollwork (1) by Irina Dmitrieva and really, really like the project by anneleterme.  I really like how this cable moves and intertwines and done in the super soft looking white yarn just makes me want to wear it on all cold days.  I also like the pom-pom that anneleterme added, though the project doesn’t seem to call for it.

Beatnik (2) by Norah Gaughan is a pattern that has been in my favorites and in my Ravelry queue since the pattern was released, easily over a year.  This is a highly textured sweater, cables on the front and back of the body and moss stitch on the sleeves.  And I am a big fan of boat neck, necklines.

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So crochet cables are new to me and I think they really look great!  The  Honeysuckle Hat (3) by Aparna Rolfe looks hard but Ive heard crochet cables “aren’t too bad” as a customer told me.  I think the  Crochet Cabled Bracelets (4) by A la Sascha would be a great stash buster project and would bring some hipster chic to any ones wardrobe.  Sticking with the crochet cables, however lovely is Solas Caomh (6) by  Jodi Euchner.  It is gorgeous baby blanket, I especially like the braided cable up the center and how well the border matches it.

Speaking of baby knits, Korrigan (5) by Solenn Couix-Loarer, is a sweet little baby sweater with beautifully placed cables radiating out from the neckline.  I especially love how seahorseknits version finishes off the little dress beneath.  The nice thing about this pattern is the size range if from 0-24 months.

For you sock AND cable lovers out there, Sarsaparilla Socks (7) by Cookie A is a very cool pattern.  It reminds me of honeycombs, but that might just be the color.  I would have to say that I would be leery of taking the cable onto the foot, but for the leg, they are quite classy.

Lastly, another pattern that has been lurking in my queue for a while is the Acer Cardigan  (8) by Amy Christoffers, one of my favorite designers.  I” not sure exactly what speaks to me about this pattern, but it does and it has.  And one day I will make it, cable and all.

Friday Favorites 2/1/13

Happy February!! It’s hard to believe that January flew by so quickly!

So this week we’re talking socks.  I don’t know if it’s because it has been so cold or what, but I keep finding great socks patterns.  I thought I would share a few fun and interesting ones I have come across recently.

Okay crocheters, these are for you!  And how fun they are!  Origami Turkish Socks (1) by Deborah E. Burger it worked flat with increases and decreases then seamed.  There are more pictures on the project page and they are interesting to see.  More crocheted socks, what?!? Yes these fun ones or worked from side to side, Sydney’s Sideways Socks (2) by Brenda K. B. Anderson.  I love how the stripes are vertical, a nice change from the usual.

If your wanting to make a statement with your fun, variegated sock yarns, Skew (3) by Lana Holden (picture by baconfairy).  These socks are knit on the bias, so you have to be willing to put some time into the pattern but I’m sure you’ll love them.  They will be different than any other sock pattern you’ve done.  If you are looking for break after doing Skew, Mini Cables and Diamonds (4) by Megan S. Wright is simple yet has a lovely cable detail going down the side of the sock.

Scylla (5) by Fiona Lucas has really nice color mixing.  The stitch pattern breaks up the patterning of the dye nicely.

For you owl lovers our there, this is a super cute pattern.  Owlie Socks (6) by Julie Elswick Suchomel has owls completely down the foot but the ones at the top have beads for eyes, a nice little touch.

If you have done any of these, please share you thoughts and pictures.  We would all love to see what you have done!

Have a great weekend and Happy Stitching!

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Friday Favorites 1/25/13 (on Saturday)

Lately, I have been seeing lots and lots of triangles.  This design element seems to be the ‘it’ shape right now.  I think its nice; triangles fit together well, creating lots of different shapes and including color in the design always adds more interest.  this elementary shape, is definitely being brought into an adults world.   What do you think?  How does the triangle revamped make you feel?

Below are some of my favorite patterns that I recently came across. 1.Triangle by Matilde Skar.  I particularly love this colorway and the little triangles on the bottom.  2. Triangles/Trekanter by Lisalotte is so inspiring.  I especially like the color combinations and the wayt the sweater is made to fit.  Though it’s a personal pattern, it is definitely worth a look.  3. Triangle Baby Blanket by Elin Guorunardottir.  This crocheted piece has so much potential for fun color variations.  The lovely muted palette below is by anava on ravelry.com.  4. Light and Easy by villapeikko is beautiful!  Another item I would love to knit, alas another personal pattern but SO worth the look. 5. Pei by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne is darling.  I like that its inspiration comes from the Louvre.

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I hope you find some inspiration in these triangles.  Have a great weekend!

Knitscene Spring 2013

I am excited about the latest issue of Knitscene!  I especially love the patterns knitted on the bias (as you can see below, there is definitely some bias knitting my future).  And for Spring, who can say ‘no’ to lace knitting.  Below are some of my favorites.  Come see this great issue and share your favorites!

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1. Arc-en-Ciel Pullover by Maria Leigh  2. Humboldt Raglan by Alexandra Virgiel  3. Caution Mitts by Rebecca Blair  4. Chinook Hat by Catherine Shields  5. Rockfall Sweater by Mari Chiba  6. Lightning Shrug by Jessica Bolof

Enjoy your week!  Hope to see you soon!

Winter 2013 Class Schedule

If you find something that tickles your fancy and you want to give it a shot, call 636-390-2400  or send and email to bahyarns@gmail.com to reserves your spot in the class.

 

Knitting 101
Learn the basics of knitting by making dishcloths. This is a four-part class.  During the first class, students learn to cast-on and make knit stitches.  The second class will include binding-off your first dishcloth and introduce the purl stitch and the use of stitch markers.  During third and fourth classes students will learn to increase then decrease.  How to correct mistakes will be covered during the second class.  $30 plus materials, Maximum of four students

Session 1: Tuesday, January 22, 29, Feb. 5 & 12 from 530-630pm

Session 2: Thursday, March 14, 21, 28 & April 4 from 530-630pm

 

Knitting 102

If you are ready to move beyond dishcloths or scarves and start knitting in the round this class is for you.  Learn how to join in the round using a circular needle, how to decrease and use double point needles. $20 plus materials, Maximum of four students

Session 1: Saturday, January 19 & 26 from 1100-1200pm

Session 2: Tuesday, March 5 & 12 from 530-630pm

Session 3: Thursday, April 18 & 25 from 530-630pm

 

Crochet 101 with Kathy Britton

This class is for beginners, so if you’ve never crocheted or are in a serious need of a refresher, this is the class to get you going!  You will learn about yarns and hook sizes, making a slip knot, making a chain, single crochet and double crochet plus tips to keep everything looking tidy.  Your first project will be a dishcloth. $25 plus materials

Thursday, January 24& 31 from 530-700pm

 

Crochet 102 with Kathy Britton

Are you comfortable with crocheting but want to learn a new stitch to two?  This class will take you through reading a pattern, reading a chart and changing colors.  Your project will be a scarf. $25 plus materials

Thursday, February 21 &28 from 530-700pm

 

Crochet 103 with Kathy Britton

So now you’re comfortable with crocheting back and forth, this class will bring you full circle, literally.  You will learn the techniques necessary to crochet in the round, including increasing, counting and keeping track of where you are and following a pattern.  The project will be a hat, with or without earflaps.  $25 plus materials

Dates TBA


Socks: Cuff Down

Using double point needles students will learn basic sock construction: cuff/leg, making a heel flap, turning a heel, the foot and toe shaping.  Students must know how to cast-on, knit, and purl. $40 plus materials, Maximum of five students

Wednesday, January 30, Feb. 13, 20 & 27 from 530-730pm

 

Entrelac

Learn this interesting technique for making a thatched pattern.  For this class students will learn the technique through making a scarf, however Entrelac can be incorporated into a variety of projects from hats and mittens to socks and accessories. $20 plus materials, Maximum of five students

Saturday, February 9 & 16 from 100-200pm

 

Exploring Circular Knitting Demo

Are you familiar with Circular knitting and all its glory?  What I mean, is have you worked in the round on double points, a circular needle, two-circulars or even Magic Loop? This demo is to help you understand the many ways one can knit in the round.  This will be an informal demo that is free of charge.  No sign up is required and samples will be available after the demonstration to try.  FREE

Saturday, March 2 from 100-200pm

 

Stranded Colorwork

Stranded Colorwork is knitting with two colors.  We will talk about colorwork techniques in this class as well as color blending.  We will be starting an Inspira Cowl, a beautiful cowl using two self-striping yarns.  This is a beginner colorwork class, you much we comfortable knitting, purling and working in the round. $20 plus materials, Maximum of five students

Saturday, March 16 & 23 from 1100-1200pm

 

Entrelac:  Manipulating the Pattern

This is an advanced class for those who are already comfortable working entrelac.  We will explore how to embellish your entrelac design by adding other patterns within the entrelac pattern. $20 plus materials, Maximum of four students

Tuesday, April 2 & 9 from 530-700pm

 

Short Rows

Short Rows are FUN!  They are a great way to shape or create ruffles.  In this class we will talk about the different ways to make short rows and we will get started on the popular ruffle-edged scarf, Lintilla. $20 plus materials, Maximum of five students

Saturday, April 13 & 20 from 100-200pm

 

 

 

Friday Favorites 1/11/13

Here are some of my Faves from this past week.  I hope you find some inspiration in them!

I recently got to see this shawl in person.  A customer was knitting it and it was absolutely gorgeous.  If you are looking for a shawl pattern to keep your attention,  Rockfeller by Stephen West (1) would be a great choice.

So you might say another crocheted cowl, but I Love this cowl!  The Viking Eternity Cowl by WhisperTwister (2) is done in a bulky weight (it looks like two worsted weight strands held together) but can you imagine how quickly you would have this done?  And the texture is awesome, don’t you agree?

The Berry Bluebird Scarf by WhisperTwister (3) is a lovely, delicate looking crocheted scarf.  The circles pieces remind me snow, but at the same time has very modern look to it.

Who doesn’t like cute baby stuff?  Milo by Georgie Hallam (4) is a pattern that will grow with the littlest one in your life.  I thought the picture of the teddy bear wearing the baby size was cute too!  Paulie by Isabel Kraemer (5) is a GREAT pattern.  I have worked this pattern up in a fingering weight cotton and it is perfect for Spring.  The sweater is super easy to knit and the pattern for the shawl collar is well written.  This is the perfect time to start this one, then you can have it ready for April and May!!

I found this shawl to be super interesting, Dreambird KAL by Nadita Swings (6).  The colors are very pretty and look so natural together.  This shawl is a  true art piece that looks like it has feathers on it.

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I hope you all have a great weekend!

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