Teaselwick Wools on PINTEREST...

Did you know that Teaselwick Wools is now on Pinterest??? Pins are all kniting related... above is a snapshot of this weeks favorite pins... You can follow us on Pinterest... and stay tuned to the blog for knit-flavored Pinspiration! 

Blog Changes

We're redesigning the blog.  After we're done we promise to post more often!!

Check back soon!

Two New Classes in Salem - and Breakfast too!

Local knitter and instructor, Helen Burros, will be offering two technique classes in the Tea Room at Marco Polo on Sunday, February 10th and Sunday, February 24th.  The classes include a light breakfast and run from 8:30 - 10:30am, leaving the rest of your Sunday open.

While these aren't officially Teaselwick Wools classes I'm happy to support and encourage Helen's effort by accepting registrations at the shop.  Come on in and sign up - check or money order only please!

Here are the details:

Creative Cast-ons Class

Over a delicious light breakfast students will learn four advanced cast-ons and their uses - knitted cast-on, cable cast-on, i-cord cast-on, and Channel Island cast-on. Cost is just $25.00 for the class and breakfast with tea at Marco Polo Tea Shop on Sunday, February 10, from 8:30-10:30. Registration is limited to 15 knitters, must be paid by check or money order by February 3rd, 2013 and is non-refundable. Information sheets are available at Teaselwick Wools at registration. Come enjoy a wonderful start to your day!

Increases-Decreases Class

Over a delicious light breakfast students will learn five increases including lifted, M1L, M1R, and K2tog, SSK, centered double decrease, and slanted double decrease, with suggestions for the use of these techniques. Cost is just $25.00 for the class and breakfast with tea at Marco Polo Tea Shop on Sunday, February 24, from 8:30-10:30. Registration is limited to 15 knitters, must be paid by check or money order by February 17, 2013 and is non-refundable. Information sheets are available at Teaselwick Wools at registration. Come enjoy a wonderful start to your day!

Marco Polo is located at 300 Liberty Street, Salem.  http://www.mpologlobal.com/

Minimum age for the classes is 14 unless they are accompanied by a paid adult, and no one under 12 please.
Nursing babies are welcome with their mothers to class, with the understanding that if the baby fusses, mothers and child will step outside the classroom until the child is quiet again so that others may continue learning.

New Phone Number!

We have a new phone number. It is:

(971) 304-7050

No need to dial one from 503 area code, it's just a funny comcast area code.

See you soon!

Jazzknitting!

Today I had the opportunity to meet Portland fiberartist and author, Ilisha Helfman.  Inspired by the color changes in handpainted yarns, and the difference from one dyer to the next, she has developed what she refers to as a "thoughtful improvisational technique."  Her approach to working with hand painted yarns is certainly new to me and the results are lovely!  I've got some of her first book in the shop and she is soon to have another available soon.  For more information visit her website at www.followthethread.com.  She also has a group on ravelry called: jazzknitting.

Fall Knitting!

Fall knitting is in full swing!  I've got lots of new yarns in the shop so it's bursting at the seams with fibery goodness!  I love it when my customers share their finished projects with a photo of the project being modeled by the lucky recipient.  Knitter, Judy, has a daughter who is a dyed-in-the-wool (sorry for the pun) Beaver's fan.  Here she is in the new hat her mom knit for her to wear to the chilly football games.  Judy used the Plymouth Worsted Merino Superwash and a free hat pattern found on Ravelry.  Nicely done Judy!!  Go duck-eavers!!!

Getting Ready for Fall YARN SALE!!!