Felted Bag Class Begins February 29th
Class participants learn how to create this very popular evening bag and two variations of this lovely evening bag are included.
For the ladies who like bling, there is Fish Scales and White Coral. Both are decorated with paillettes. And, for those ladies who prefer a little less bling, or just not so much bling today, there is 9-9-9 with feathers or camellias. (more…)
The Great American Afghan
The Great American Afghan a square at a time is a great opportunity for knitter’s to expand their skills taking on the challenge of learning advanced techniques one square at a time.
Knitters find designing with blocks easy, fun, instructive and exciting.
Need a Quick Gift? Got 45 minutes?
Grab a skein of this yarn and get your next gift out the door fast!
Berroco Link is huge, colorful, and full of character.
Instantly gratifying when worked on size 35 or 50 needles, this yarn creates eye-catching accessories.
Featured Class
SOCKS ON TWO CIRCULARS – Put away your double-pointed needles! Participants learn to join a round, to knit a tube on two circular needles, (also handy for sleeves and necks) , to turn a heel, and to close a toe using a Kitchener stitch. Prerequisite Beginning Knitting or similar skills. Instructor Velva
Featured Yarn
NORO – Cotton, Wool, Silk, and Cashmere – Eisaku Noro’s artistry in blending colors and fibers remains unsurpassed. Wearing a garment created with Noro yarn is like wearing a work of art. Noro pattern books featuring designs by Noro, Cornelia Hamilton, and Jane Ellison are available.
Seasonal Projects
SPA WASHCLOTH – (1 lesson), $35 + materials Create a linen spa washcloth using hand-dyed linen. These cloths get softer and softer with time but still exfoliate your skin. What a luxurious gift for a friend or yourself! Excellent gift – add a personalized soap to make it special. Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills. Instructor Penny [...]
Penny’s Picks
“ROCK ON” SWEATER – (1 lesson) $35 + materials Monday, Oct 3, 6 – 8 pm Learn to knit an unusual cardigan – lots of texture. Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent skills. Instructor Robin
EXPERT ADVICE:
The Yarn Barn, founded by Sally Roberts and now run by her daughter, Penny Sanford, has been open in the Burke area for 30 years.
This means, WE HAVE EXPERIENCE!
Lots of it!
From knitting tips to crochet advice, to assisting you with yarn selection, helping whenyou get “stuck” on a project, or pattern adjustment advice, we are here for you!
Our skilled instructors Velva and Perri are also on hand to ensure you perfect your craft.
What People Say…
Penny provides superior hands on assistance in her workshops. I would not be as good a knitter as I am today without Penny’s help.
What People Say…
The wide selection of luxury yarns offered at The Yarn Barn make the sweaters I create look like they were created by a high-fashion designer.
What People Say…
The variety of classes the Yarn Barn offers keeping me constantly busy creating new gifts for my family and friends. Thanks Penny for all the support and friendship.
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