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TWO LOVELY NEW YARNS!

Monday, March 5/18 – Two Lovely New Yarns!

NEW YARN...

BELANGOR FRENCH ANGORA

An amazing Halo defines this beautifully soft angora!

Belangor is the most elegant angora ever! It is French born and made, and for commercial angora, comes from the only breeder left in France who humanely grooms his rabbits. Please read about these lovely animals and the process by which they 'donate' their fur for this beautiful yarn in our Belangor Essay below. It's a wonderful product.

Don’t be fooled by other lesser quality Angora blends, this is THE authentic Belangor™ French Angora. This decadent luxury fiber comes in a variety of gorgeous, luminous shades.

Please note – not all Angora is the same – our French Angora, Belangora, is THE authentic Belangor™ French Angora! This decadent luxury fiber comes in a variety of gorgeous, luminous shades—extremely warm, this lighter than air yarn feels sumptuous against the skin, and is a favorite for cowls, hats, mittens and scarves. Galler Yarns has imported this yarn continuously since 1951. In 2013 this pure natural yarn, made from fibre hand-combed from carefully tended Angora rabbits, was officially designated as an Artisan Product in France. – Quoted from http://www.fabulousyarn.com/angora_yarn.shtml

BELANGOR ESSAY: “Galler – Handcombed French Angora”
Extremely warm, this lighter than air yarn feels sumptuous against the skin, and is a favorite for cowls, hats, mittens and scarves. Galler Yarns has imported this yarn continuously since 1951. In 2013 this pure natural yarn, made from fibre hand-combed from carefully tended Angora rabbits, was officially designated as an Artisan Product in France.

Gauge depends on needle size - this can be knit as a DK or worsted, in a dense fabric or an open almost lacey one. Swatching can help determine correct gauge for your project; the swatch yarn can be re-used if undone gently. Every beautiful, adorable ball is its own little ball of delight! - Quoted from http://www.fabulousyarn.com/galler-belangora.shtml

Have you ever wondered?

What is the story of Angora Yarn?
How many kinds of Angora rabbits are there?
Where is most Angora Produced?
What areas of the Angora Rabbit does most of the fiber come from?

Read the informative answers in a brief write up about Angora here:
http://www.fabulousyarn.com/angora_yarn.shtml

Are you a Needle Felter? This Angora yarn is perfect for adding interest, softness,
warmth & texture to your Needle Felting Projects, as the Angora fiber felts easily.

Currently, we have 7 shades in stock. Each ball is 10 grams, but White is also available by the gram (it is on a cone, so we can weigh off any amount you wish).

BELANGOR FRENCH ANGORA
Yardage: 30 mtrs / 33 yds / 10 grams [Angora White (801) is also available on cones of 1667 yd / 1540 m (approx 1 lb / 450gr)]
Tension: DK weight, approx. 18 - 22 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 3.75mm – 5.5 mm, US 5-9
Fibre Content: 100% French Angora Rabbit Hair – Artisanal Quality; Hand-combed & humanely harvested.
Care: Hand Wash with care, Flat Dry
Made in France

Have you previously worked with Angora? Then you know how luxurious it is! Would you like to work with Angora, but not just sure what to make? We have some small project ideas for you to try, as inspiration:

Angora Project Patterns can be downloaded with these links:

NEW YARN...

More than just a sock yarn! Ultra Alpaca Fine by Berroco is ideal for a special but still sturdy pair of socks, with the crispness, luster & warmth of alpaca, plus nylon for strength. It is machine washable, too, so you will love it for items that get a lot of wash and wear, like baby sweaters, and gifts of all kinds.

This fine, fingering-weight yarn is ideal for shawls, socks and lacey projects.

ULTRA ALPACA FINE by Berroco
Yardage: 400 mtrs / 433 yds / 100 grams
Tension: 30 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 3 mm, US – 2
Fibre Content: 50% Superwash Wool, 30% Nylon, 20% Super Fine Alpaca
Care: Machine Wash Cool, Flat Dry

Did you know that “Sock Yarn”, isn’t just for socks! Here are a few downloadable PDF patterns (at no charge) from Berroco, design for use with Ultra Fine Alpaca:

We have just posted new dates for our HELP!! sessions...

HELP!!
One Session
Cost: $15 per hour
Teachers: Janet & Cathy

2018 Dates & Times these sessions are offered:
Fridays: March 16, April 13 & 27, May 11 & 25, June 8 & 22 between the hours of 10 am – 12 pm
Saturdays: March 10 & 24, April 7 & 21, May 5 & 19, June 2 & 16 between the hours of 3:30 pm – 5 pm

Please be sure to scroll down & read our Class Policies before registering.
‘Mentoring”’ ... Not just for UFO’s anymore!! Now you can take a Mentoring Session (or two or three) to expand your knitting skills. If there has every been a class that we’ve offered, but didn’t work with your schedule, or one of our original Dragonpine Design Patterns that has caught your eye, but you didn’t know if you could manage it on your own ... now is the time to take advantage of our Mentoring & Skill Building Sessions! We highly encourage you to start something new, take on a new project and expand your knitting skills while under the helpful guidance of our experienced & patient teachers – Janet & Cathy.

Other scenarios that may apply to these Mentoring Sessions:

• Maybe you have a project that has been squirreled away for quite some time that you became stuck on and just need a hand picking it back up and carrying on with it.

• Maybe you just need a single session to get past a stumbling block that you have encountered in your current project.

• Maybe you would like to tackle a project that is a little intimidating and would like some coaching as you work through it.

If any of these scenarios apply to you, then these mentoring sessions are just for you!

The beauty of these sessions is that YOU CHOOSE which dates you would like to come, either the Friday dates or the Saturday dates or you can mix and match. Come to as many or as few sessions as you require. All we ask is that you call the store to register to let us know when you will be coming. The only pre-requisite is that we need a working copy of your pattern BEFORE the session so we may familiarize ourselves with what you are tackling. Simply bring the pattern into the store and we will make a working copy for both of us.

We have more exciting things on the horizon! Stay tuned....
Patti-Ann

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