The July/August 2017 newsletter of

Mosaic Yarn Studio, Ltd. 109 W. Prospect Ave. Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Phone: (847) 390-1013 Fax: (847) 390-1256 Web: www.mosaicyarnstudio.com

Mosaic Yarn Studio welcomes….

Melissa Leapman

“Two-Faced Knitting” (Stitch Patterns that Look

Good on Both Sides)

Wednesday, July 26, 10 a.m.—1 p.m.

Cost is $50.

Pre-registration required. Homework required. Melissa will sign books for students too!

(We are taking a break from Lunch Bunch)

MYS is participating in the…

Chicago Yarn Crawl

July 30 to August 7

Join us for a Yarn Crawl Kick Off! Saturday, July 29

8:30 - 10 a.m. coffee, pastries & early morning knit/crochet-in;

free passports given out

Free commemorative gift with purchase for first 250 crawlers!

We will unveil our exclusive Chicago Yarn Crawl 2017 dye yarn from The Fiber Seed.

Vitamin D August KAL

Pick out your yarn in

July and be ready in

August. Thursdays,

7 - 9 p.m.*

(Starts August 3)

All yarns must be purchased from MYS and

all attendees must be working on the cardi-

gan. Space is limited. Pre-register.

*We are taking a break from Knit/Crochet Nite.

Summertime Flip Floppers

July 2017 KAL with Katie Rempe

We will meet on

Thursdays, 7-9 p.m.* (Starts July 6)

Clues are given out every Thursday morning. Yarn is HiKoo CoBaSi. Pattern written for

magic loop or two circular needles.

All yarns must be purchased from MYS and all attendees must be working on the socks. Space is limited. Pre-register.

*We are taking a break from Knit/Crochet Nite

Tuesday Afternoons with Darlene 1 - 3 p.m. Session 7 July 25 to August 15 Session 8 August 22 to September 19

(No Class September 5) Session 9 September 26 to October 17 Session 10 October 24 to November 21

(No Class November 7) Tuesday Evenings with Darlene 6 - 8 p.m. Session 7 July 25 to August 15 Session 8 August 22 to September 19

(No Class September 5) Session 9 September 26 to October 17 Session 10 October 24 to November 21

(No Class November 7) Wednesday Mornings with Darlene 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Session 1 July 5 to August 2

(No Class July 26) Session 2 August 9 to 30 Session 3 September 13 to October 4 Session 4 October 11 to November 1 Thursday Afternoons with Courtney 1 - 3 p.m. Session 6 July 6 to August 3

(No Class July 27) Session 7 August 10 to September 7

(No Class August 17) Session 8 September 14 to October 5 Session 9 October 12 to November 2 Thursday Evenings with Darlene 7 - 9 p.m. Session 5 July 6 to August 10

(No Class July 20 & 27) Session 6 August 17 to September 21

(No Class August 24 & September 7) Session 7 September 28 to October 26

(No class October 5) Session 8 November 16 to December 14

(No Class November 23) Saturday Mornings with Darlene 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Session 6 July 15 to August 19

(No Class July 22 & 29) Session 7 September 2 to October 14

(No Class on September 9, 23 & October 7 ) Session 8 October 14 to November 25

(No Class November 4 & 11) Session 9 December 2 to 30

Knitting Classes

Intermediate Knitting/Crocheting

Beginning Knitting

During the first 2 classes, you will learn to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease & cast off. On the 3rd class session, you will pick out an easy project, learn to read knitting instructions & work on your chosen project for the remainder of the course. Fee: $78/4 week class.. Wed. July 12 to August 2 with Emily 7 - 8:30 p.m. Fri. July 7 to August 4 with Kate 10 - 11:30 a.m. (No Class July 28) Tues. July 25 to August 15 with Darlene 10 - 11:30 a.m. Sun. July 30 to August 27 with Kate 12 - 1:30 p.m. (No Class August 6)

Materials: US 8 to 10 knitting needle; one 100 gram ball of worsted weight yarn (preferably a wool or wool blend). All materials must be purchased from Mosaic Yarn Studio. Registered students get a 10% dis-count on class supplies! Beginning Knitting can be taken only two times and then you must move up to Intermediate Knitting:)

Intermediate Knitting/Crocheting You will learn more advanced techniques of your choice. For example, you can choose a simple cabled sweater pattern, a fair isle pattern, an intarsia pattern - the choice is yours! This class can be taken over and over and over and over….

Fee: $88/session 4 weeks Special Fee: $316/4 consecutive sessions (16 weeks) New! One Day Class Fee*: $25 1 day *Available if class is not full.

Monday Afternoons with Darlene 1- 3 p.m Session 7 July 24 to August 14 Session 8 August 21 to September 25

(No Class September 4 & 11) Session 9 October 2 to 23 Session 10 October 30 to November 27

(No Class November 6)

MYS cannot promise any make-up classes for missed classes. Any

exceptions are at the discretion of the owner. Please do not ask the teachers because they are not

authorized to make an exception.

Technique Classes Project Classes

Correcting Mistakes with Darlene Joyce Are you tired of running into the shop every time the stitches fall off the needle? Come and learn how to correct common mistakes made while knitting. You will learn to pick up dropped stitches in stockinette, garter, and at the end of the row. The class will include exercises in dropping down pattern stitches, picking up dropped stitches, and ripping out rows of knitting and getting stitches back on the needle. Please pick up homework sheet.

Sat. July 1 1 - 3 p.m. Fee: $32 2 hour class Continental Knitting (& Purling) with Darlene Joyce Learning continental knitting, sometimes called picking, can help give you options while knitting. Some knitters find that they can knit more evenly and quickly with this method. Students will learn both knit and purl stitch. Additional practice is advised to become proficient. Sat. August 12 1 - 3 p.m. Fee: $32 2 hour class

Chunkified Retreat Shawl with Kate Joyce Learn how to make Kate’s original retreat design using su-per chunky yarn and a size US 15 needle. Tech-niques include kfb increases, double yarn overs and decreases.

Fri. July 7 to 21 1 - 3 p.m. Fee: $66 3 week class Tree by Leaf with Courtney Buckalew

An asymmetrical buttoned wrap inspired by Teva Durham’s “gestalt” knitting class, using the natural edges of the charted pattern to inform the shape of the finished garment.Exact gauge is not important, but yarn choice is crucial! Size of one finished leaf motif is given, ra-ther than sts/inch. This will work best in a lofty, super bulky

yarn where 9 sts = 4” in stockinette per the ball band. Pattern includes written instructions for one leaf, as well as a chart for the entire wrap.

Wed. July 19 & 26 1 - 3 p.m. Fee: $55 2 week class Crooked Ewe Cowl with June Sorensen (Designed by Paula Emons-Fuessle) Crooked Ewe is knitted in the round from the bot-tom up. Instructions are charted and written in a percentage checklist style which makes it easy to track your progress. You will need approximately 360 to 400 yds (329 to 366 m) of a sport weight yarn. Less yarn will yield a more shallow cowl, still perfectly fine. More yarn will yield a deeper cowl. The pattern is easily adaptable if you want to make it longer--simply add more stitch pattern repeats. The lace/texture pattern is impressive to look at and simple to work. It is easily memorized so you can focus on the beautiful color. Size is 14” deep and 34” circumference.

Thurs. July 27 7 - 9 p.m. Fee:$32 2 hour class

Finishing Clinic

The Knitting Doctor is in! $20/one hour clinic

Bring your knitted pieces, a tapestry needle, split ring markers, a tape

measure and learn to sew your sweaters together!

Saturdays, 9 - 10 a.m. (No Clinic July 22, 29 & August 26)

Registration 24 hours before clinic start time required. Yarn must be purchased at MYS.

The Lunch Bunch Group!

We are taking a break from Lunch Bunch so that we can

provide you with more classes/workshops, Knit-a-longs,

Crochet-a-longs and special events.

Shoulder Cozy with Kate Joyce Holding a fuzzy yarn with a smoother yarn, you will learn how to do an “e” cast on and knit garter stitch in the round. You will need to have a 24” circular needle in a size US 13. If you need help choosing your yarn, come a little early for class! Sun. July 30 2 - 4 p.m. Fee: $32 2 hour class Lintilla with Darlene Joyce Part of her “Hitchhiker Series”, Martina Belm describes her love for garter stitch and her design, Lintilla. “Most hand-dyed yarns look really fab in it. So I just could not resist to design another little garter stitch shawlette: Lintilla. It comes with a special long and narrow triangular, slightly asym-met- rical construction and a beautiful scalloped, subtly ruffled edge that is really fun to make.” Thurs. August 10 to 17 1 - 3 p.m. Fee: $55 2 week class Socks from the Toe Up (Turkish Toe) with Courtney Buckalew Want to make socks that fit without guessing, measuring or swatching? With the yarn of your choice, and two circular needles, Court-ney will guide you through the Turkish cast on and all the techniques needed for knitting a sock from the toe up. If the socks are for yourself, or someone who can try them on periodically as you work, there is no measuring, and minimal math! Choosing a yarn that is heavier than sock weight will let you learn all the techniques with less frustration. Fri. August 25 to September 8 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Fee: $66 3 week class

Weaving Classes

Weave Nite with Georg Luxton

2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7—9 p.m.

Cost: $25/class

Get help with warping your loom, creating a new fabric or finding your creative side. Yarn must

have been purchased at MYS. Please pre-register.

Intro to Rigid Heddle Weaving: Getting to Know Your Loom with Georg Luxton Learn the parts of the loom and weaving terminology. Students will assemble their loom, warp it and do a bal-anced weave using worsted weight yarn purchased from MYS. This basic class is a spring board for more ad-vanced weaving technique classes to come. If bring-ing own loom, make sure it is a rigid heddle and is no bigger than 20”. Check with Georg is uncertain. Wed. July 19, August 2 & 16 7 - 9 p.m. Fee: $66 ($44 with purchase of Sample It! Loom) 3 week class Rigid Heddle Weaving: Color Play with Georg Luxton Learn plaids and stripe color patterns with your rigid heddle loom. Knowledge of plain weave (tabby weave) necessary. Students must know how to warp a loom. Wed. August 23, September 6 & 20 7 - 9 p.m. Fee: $66 3 week class Intro to Frame Weaving with Georg Luxton Using a frame loom, students will learn some basics of weaving, in-cluding how to warp the frame, how to create some simple stitches and how to let the design process flow while making a simple wall hanging. No experience needed. Frames available at MYS. Sat. July 15 1 - 3 p.m. Wed. July 26 7 - 9 p.m. Fee: $32 2 hour class

Plug N’ Play Sweater Club with Darlene Joyce

Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. (July/August)

Cost is $25/class.

Using Melissa Leapman’s new book, students will learn how to make a pullover (or cardigan).

Darlene will help with fit adjustments/pattern alterations. This club will be ongoing so you can successful com-

plete your sweater with expert help.

All yarn must be purchased from MYS. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required 24 hours

before day that you want to attend.

Beginning Crochet This class is for beginners. You’ll get started with chain, single, and double crochet stitch-es. Chose a skein of Plymouth Encore and a H hook and you will be on your way! Wed. July 5 to 26 with Darlene 4 - 5:30 p.m. Wed. August 2 to 23 with Pattie Aaron 7 - 8:30 p.m. Fee: $78 4 week class Crochet Socks with Darlene Joyce Learn how to crochet socks from the toe up using a basic single crochet stitch and a size G crochet hook and sport weight yarn. Students will learn how to fit the socks. No book required. Darlene will provide the pattern. Sat. July 8 to August 5 1 - 3 p.m. (No Class July 22 & 29) Fee: $66 3 week class

Crochet Classes Lovely Existence with Darlene Joyce This class is for crocheters who already know a little Tu-nisian cro-chet. Learn how to do a simple eyelet pattern and fit the sweat-er to you. Darlene’s sample is in Debbie Bliss Eco Baby. Students must have Get Hooked on Tunisian Crochet by Sheryl Thies. Available at MYS for $22.99. Tues. July 11 to 25 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Fee: $66 3 week class Vibrations with Darlene Joyce Originally designed for the Chicago Yarn Crawl 2014. Learn how to do a basic ripple stitch using self striping yarn fingering weight yarn and a size H or I crochet hook. Pattern is free with class registration or for purchase for $5 on Ravelry. Thurs. August 3 1 - 3 p.m. Fee: $32 2 hour class

Exploring Tunisian Crochet with Darlene Joyce

Thursday, July 13 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

(with one hour lunch break)

During the first half of class you will learn the basics of Tunisian cro-

chet including the anato-my of Tunisian crochet

stitches, Tunisian simple stitch, Tunisian knit

stitch, abbreviations, etc. During the second half, advanced applications of Tunisian will be explored. Please ask for a supply list when registering.

Fee: $55. Pre-registration required.

Required Book: The New Tunisian Crochet (Available at MYS)

Should you crochet it or knit it ?

Wisteria CAL or KAL

Fridays, 1 - 3 p.m. (July/August)

Whether you chose the crochet version or the knitted ver-sion, they are both

beautiful! Let’s prove that crochet-ers and knitters can

play nice in the sandbox:)

See Ravelry for images.

(Designed by Melody Rogers)

All yarns must be purchased at MYS and all participants must be working on the

cardigan during the CAL/KAL.

Pre-registration required. Space is limited.

Just for Fun!

We are taking a break from Knit/Crochet Nites

To bring you some new classes, KALS/CALS and events.

HOLIDAY HUES

Saturday July 1, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. & Sunday, July 2, 12 - 4 p.m. In celebration of Independence Day, all Red, White & Blue yarn is 20% off!

Did you know that you can help support MYS by buying your Ravelry

patterns In-Store ?

At the register, we can: Print your pattern.

E-mail you your pattern. Save your pattern in your Ravelry library.

Class Policies

Class Materials: Except when noted, yarns must be purchased from Mosaic Yarn Studio. Come in as soon as possible to pick out your supplies in case we need to order something. Students receive a 10% discount on all class materials! Please come to class with any gadgets you might need! Pre-Registration: Pre-registration is required for all classes. You may register by phone via Visa/Mastercard or you can send in the class registration form above. Of course, you can always register in person! Minimum: A minimum of students is required in order for a class to run. You will be notified one week in advance if the minimum is not met and your deposit will be refunded. Cancellation: Store credit can be issued for your deposit if we are notified one week before the start of class. After this point, deposits are non-refundable. Out of courtesy to our in-structors, no make-up classes are given. All Classes: 100% payment is due at the time of registration.

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Store Hours

Tues., Fri., Sat. Wednesday Thursday Sunday Monday

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Closed

Mosaic Yarn Studio is located in downtown Mount Prospect at

109 W. Prospect Ave. on the South Side of the Metra Railroad Tracks.

Holiday Hours

Tues. July 4 Closed

Private & Semi-Private Lessons

We offer private lessons at $32.00 per hour and Semi-Private (2 students) lessons at $50 per hour. Call the shop at 847-390-

1013 or stop by & we can set something up for you with one of our instructors.

One hour minimum please Pre-payment required