Ancient Pathways - Knit and Crochet Lessons

2011-04-28T17:24:00.000-07:00

Something different this week! We will be meeting on Saturday, April 30 from 10-12 at The Knit Addiction in Clovis. The address is 421 1/2 Pollasky Ave and is between 4th and 5th. Bring a chair as we will be sitting outside in front of the store. Plan on shopping too! She has some great stuff!

2011-04-22T08:28:00.001-07:00

Knitting tomorrow, April 23, 2011. We will meet on the patio in front of Talbot's in Fig Garden from 10-12. Should be a beautiful day!

2011-04-05T07:54:00.000-07:00

It's a miracle! We are knitting this Saturday, April 9th! Since there is a chance of rain we will be indoors at Whole Foods from 10:00am to 12:00noon.

2011-03-24T19:25:00.001-07:00

No knitting this weekend. I will be out of town.

2011-03-17T16:12:00.001-07:00

Due to the projected rain this weekend we will be knitting this Saturday at Whole Foods from 10am to 12noon. Hope to see you all there!

2011-03-10T17:06:00.001-08:00

We are back to knitting in the park on Saturday, March 12, 2011. Logan Park, Marks and Barstow area. Barstow turns into Santa Fe at the Railroad tracks west of Marks. The time is 12ish to 3ish. The Society for Creative Anachronism will be holding a fighter practice so bring your camping chair and watch the fun!

2011-03-04T23:02:00.001-08:00

No Knitting on Saturday, March 5. I am still moving into our new, bigger apartment!

2011-02-26T06:52:00.001-08:00

No knitting today. I will be at a Medieval Tournament today. It will be at Logan Park if anyone wants to come by and see what we do in the Society for Creative Anachronism. Between 10 and 2 would be good!

2011-02-18T17:14:00.000-08:00

We are going to move the Saturday Knit Day from the park to Whole Foods, the time will be 11am-1pm. Silly Rain! Thinks it can stop us!

2011-02-10T15:48:00.001-08:00

We are changing our Saturday knitting to Logan Park, near Marks and Bullard. It will be in conjunction with my SCA group’s fighter practice. We will start at 12 noon and see how long we want to sit! Bring a chair. The park is at 5450 N Santa Fe Ave.

2011-02-04T18:47:00.001-08:00

Knitting Saturday, February 5 at Whole Foods from 11am-1pm. See you there!

2011-02-03T10:52:00.001-08:00

Last minute Knit Day, TODAY! Thursday, Feb. 3 at the Tower Starbucks from 11:30-1ish.

Knit Day

2011-01-25T16:01:00.000-08:00

Knitting this Saturday, January 29 from 11am to 1pm! We will be at Fig Garden, either indoors at Whole Foods or outdoors on the patio in front of Talbots. It all depends on the weather.

See you there!

Finally! A Knitting Day

2011-01-12T16:46:00.000-08:00

The Holidays are over and I am ready to knit with everyone again! We will be at Revue Thursday, Jan. 13 from 4-6pm. See you there!

2010-12-14T20:48:00.000-08:00

Knitting will be at Revue in the Tower District on Thursday from 4pm to 6pm. It's my birthday so come help me celebrate! Revue is a coffee house right next to Peimonte's Deli. 620 East Olive Avenue

2010-12-09T16:33:00.001-08:00

We will be at the Tower Starbucks tomorrow, December 10 from 4-5:30pm and Monday, December 13 from 4-5:30pm.

2010-12-07T15:28:00.000-08:00

Tuesday Night Knitting is moving to the Tower Starbucks for the Holidays. Fig Garden is just too crazy!

2010-11-29T18:32:00.001-08:00

Wednesday, December 1st at Charlotte's from 4pm to 5:30pm. If they happen to close early we will move over to Revue. See you there!

Holiday Knitting Days

2010-11-23T10:19:00.001-08:00

Holiday Knitting Days-Wednesday, Nov. 24, 10-12noon, Charlotte's; Friday, Nov. 26, 1-3pm Tower Starbucks.

2010-11-16T09:15:00.001-08:00

The Tuesday night group is meeting at Robin's house tonight. Message me or call 559-425-6301 if you need directions.

New Knitting Dates

2010-11-12T08:25:00.001-08:00

We will be knitting on Saturday, November 13, from 11:30am to about 1pm at either the Fig Garden Starbucks or inside Whole Foods in the food court area. It just depends on whether there is enough space at Starbucks. Look for knitters, we shouldn’t be hard to spot!

Monday, November 15 we will be at the Tower Starbucks from 4pm to 5:30pm.

Tuesday nights I am moving over to Whole Foods as Starbucks is too crowded and it’s too cold to sit outside. This meetup goes from 6pm to 9pm and can get raunchy. It’s loads of fun though!

2010-11-09T17:25:00.001-08:00

This week we will be knitting at Charlotte's Bakery on Thursday, November 11 from 11am to 1pm.

Temporary Knit Day Change

2010-11-04T11:01:00.001-07:00

No knitting this Friday, November 5. I am out of town. But....we will be knitting today, Thursday, November 4th at the Tower Starbucks from 4-5ish. It is also Arthop so come on down and see what Tower has planned!

Change of Knitting Days

2010-10-29T15:49:00.002-07:00

Hi All,

I am changing our knitting days to Fridays only. We will be at the Tower Starbucks from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

See you there!

Saturday Knitting

2010-10-29T15:49:00.001-07:00

We will be meeting at Fig Garden on the patio in front of Talbot’s from 10-12 this Saturday. Again, if it’s raining we will be indoors at Whole Foods.

2010-10-23T08:50:00.001-07:00

Knitting today, Saturday, October 23. We will be at Fig Garden Village from 10-12noon, outside on the patio in front of Talbot's if it's not raining or inside Whole Foods if it is.

Another Great Day in the Knitting World!

2010-10-20T10:06:00.000-07:00

Today is knitting at Charlotte's Bakery from 2-4. It's definitely knitting weather, sorta!

Mark Your Calendars!

2010-10-11T17:51:00.001-07:00

I am holding some permanent Knitting Days. Wednesdays, from 2pm to 4pm at Charlotte's Bakery and Fridays, from 1pm to 3pm at the Tower Starbucks.

2010-09-30T18:08:00.001-07:00

Knitting tomorrow, Oct. 1 at the Tower Starbucks from 2-4pm.

2010-09-27T11:21:00.001-07:00

Knitting today, Tower Starbucks from 2-4. See you there!

Knitting Day!

2010-09-23T17:51:00.000-07:00

Here are another Knitting Day for everyone. Thursday, September 30 from 1pm to 3pm at Charlotte's Bakery.

2010-09-21T12:18:00.001-07:00

Knitting Day, Wednesday, September 22 from 2-4. We will be at Starbuck's in the Tower. There is lots of construction at Olive and Wishon but all the side streets are open.

Final Clearance Sale

2010-09-20T21:21:00.000-07:00

Join me on Sunday, September 26th for the Final Sale of the remaining yarn, needles and books. Everything is 70% off the marked price!

I will be setting up at my mom's shop, Dogz 'n Catz, 1418 Clovis Ave in the Barnyard Shopping Center from 12:00noon to 4:00pm. Please, cash and checks only for this special, final sale.

Come get some great yarn and help me make some space in my apartment!

2010-09-16T19:27:00.001-07:00

I will be teaching socks tomorrow from 10-12 at Jewelart and then hanging out at Charlotte's from 2:30-4:30. Hope to see some of you!

World Wide Spin in Public Day

2010-09-14T22:11:00.001-07:00

Saturday is World Wide Spin in Public Day so I will be at Fig Garden in front of Talbot's. There is a nice shady seating area where we can hang out for a while. I plan on being there between 1pm and 3pm, possibly longer if it's nice out. Bring your spinning and/or other fiber crafts and hang out for the afternoon.

2010-09-13T16:46:00.001-07:00

I am knitting at Starbucks in Tower from 2-4 on Wednesday. Hope to see some of you.

Classes for September and October 2010

2010-09-10T08:45:00.000-07:00

*Almost all supplies will have to be purchased prior to class. I have closed the store and don’t have very much stock left. If I do have something usable for the class it will be noted in the description. All classes will have the location of the class in the description. *

GET WIRED BRACELET
Bracelets are a great accessory to go with your new fall sweaters. Come learn how to use wire and beads for a stunning new piece of jewelry. Each student will be able to make one or two unique cuffs or bangles during class. Students must know the basic knit stitch. Supplies needed are a spool of 24 or 26 ga. wire, size 8 or 10.5 plastic needles and the pattern.
The pattern is available at Jewelart or on Ravelry - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/get-wired-bracelet
Date: Thursday, September 16
Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Fee: $26.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
Location: Jewelart

PINK LEMONADE SHAWL
“Pink Lemonade is a shawl in three triangular sections with patterns inspired by Estonian lace knitting. Instead of traditional Estonian nupps, I’ve chosen to embellish the patterns with beads.” Tricia Lewis, designer. The shawl uses size 5 circular needles, a crochet hook small enough to fit through the beads, 700 yards of fingering/sock weight yarn and 504 size 6/0 beads to complete the pattern as written. The pattern is available for purchase on Ravelry at the following link, http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pink-lemonade
Date: Thursdays, September 16, 30, October 14
Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Fee: $78.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
Location: Jewelart

MOEBIUS SCARF
Meg loves these! This is a great scarf that actually stays on. They are fun to knit, can be mindless if you want and work up fairly quickly. Any weight of yarn will work. You will need at least 120 yards of bulky yarn or up to 400 yards of fingering yarn and a set of 40” or 47” circular needles in a size that is 3 or 4 times larger than what the ball band recommends. The book “Magical Treasury of Knitting” is useful but not necessary for this class.
Date: Thursday, September 16
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Fee: $24.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
Location: Dogz ‘n Catz

TECHNIQUES OF SOCK KNITTING
This class will cover the basics of sock knitting by making a small sample sock using worsted weight yarn and size 5 double point needles. At the end of the two sessions you will be able calculate the numbers needed to make an adult sock. Meg will have her free sock pattern available for each student.
Date: Fridays, September 17, 24
Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Fee: $52.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
Location: Jewelart

EMMA
This scarf is a great intro to lace knitting. Meg finds it way easier than Feather and Fan! You will learn ssk and yo’s with some restful garter stitch in between. You will need approximately 400 yards of worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles. The pattern is suitable for lots of yarn gauges although you will need more yarn and smaller needles for smaller yarn. The pattern will be available from the instructor for $5.00.
Date: Saturday, September 18
Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Fee: $26.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
Location: Jewelart

BASIC BEANIE
Now that you know how to knit it’s time to make a Beanie for the winter. You will learn how to use circular and double point needles to knit in the round. You will need 120 yards of worsted weight yarn, size 6 and 8 16” circular needles and size 8 double point needles. The gauge for the hat is 4.5 stitches per inch. Meg will have her free hat pattern available for each student.
Date: Wednesdays, September, 22, 29
Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Fee: $52.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
Location: Twee Boutique

BEADED HEARTS BABY HAT
Every child (or adult for that matter), needs a sparkly beaded hat! Anyone who knows how to knit a hat will be ready for this class. Beads will be used instead of Fair Isle knitting for the heart motifs. You will need to string 216 beads, cast on and knit several rows before the class, as you will be focusing on learning how to knit with beads and a chart. When you sign up be sure to ask for the homework details. The pattern is available on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/roll-brim-baby-hat Please let me know when you sign up for class if you aren’t on Ravelry and I will print a pattern for you.
Date: Thursday, September 23
Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Fee: $26.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
Location: Jewelart

INFAMOUS BEADED NECKLACES
Easy, easy, easy! This is a great way to make quick presents. Even beginning crocheters can make these necklaces. You will pick out a batch of beads, mix them all up, string them on and go to town. You will need a 2.75mm crochet hook, and all the beading supplies will be available at Jewelart.
Date: Thursday, September 23
Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Fee: $26.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
Location: Jewelart

CLAPOCHET
This is a crocheted version of the Clapotis, the drop stitch shawl that has been so popular. Now it’s time for the crocheters to have a chance. A variegated or self-striping yarn looks fantastic in this pattern. You will need 650 yards of worsted weight yarn and a size J crochet hook.
Date: Thursday, September 23
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: $26.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
Location: Dogz ‘n Catz

LITTLE SLIP OF A THING
This is a wonderful medium sized felted bag that uses two colors and a slip stitch pattern. This will enable you to make a sturdy bag that sits up on its own with only one strand of yarn. Come learn a new technique and then felt it so some mistakes don’t show! Sign up early so that we may order the perfect colors for you.
Dates: Thursdays, September 23, 30
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: $52.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer
Location: Dogz ‘n Catz

CLEARANCE SALE!!!
Now is your chance to get quality yarns and books at an amazing 70% off retail! I have no room to keep these wonderful things so am giving you the chance to stock up before the Holiday Knitting Rush. I also have store copies of lots of books and patterns that have “Store Copy” written on them but what the heck? 70% off? Get it now! Cash and checks only, no credit or debit cards.
Date: Sunday, September 26
Time: 12:00noon – 4:00pm
Location: Dogz ‘n Catz

KNITTED CHANDELIER EARRINGS
Another great little jewelry piece! Using 28-gauge wire, beads and some chain you can make a really great looking pair of earrings. You will also need a set of US size 1 needles. The pattern is available for a free download at
http://www.stitchdiva.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=FREE007 We will have needle nose pliers available for use during class.
Date: Thursday, September 30
Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Fee: $26.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
Location: Jewelart

CHRISTMAS LACE SCARF
A lovely and fun to knit project to get you started on your Holiday knitting. This scarf is very similar to one of the dishcloths we did last year and knitters loved it. You will need size 6 needles and approximately 215 yards of sport weight yarn. Now is a good time to try out some luxury fiber like cashmere or alpaca. The pattern is free and can be downloaded from Ravelry at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/christmas-lace
Dates: Thursday, September 30
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: $26.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
Location: Dogz ‘n Catz

BEGINNING KNITTING
Come see what all the knitting excitement is about! This is a two-part class in which you will learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. If you have taken the class before and feel that you need a refresher, come and join us again. You will need to come to class with knitting needles, size 9 or 10 in straight or circular and 200 yards of worsted weight yarn, preferably wool.
Date: Wednesdays, October 6, 13
Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Fee: $52.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
Location: Twee Boutique

ENTRELAC SCARF
Entrelac knitting gives you a cool woven look in your regular stockinette knitting. It is an intriguing technique and a great way to advance your knitting skills. You need to know how to knit, purl, increase and decrease for this technique. We will teach you the rest! The pattern is available from Meg at the first class or you may download it from Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/entrelac-scarf-7
Date: Saturday, October 16
Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Fee: $26.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
Location: Jewelart

WATERFALL BEADED SCARF
Jane Davis has designed another stunning scarf with worsted weight yarn and beads. Big surprise, more beads! This is one of the simpler ways to knit with beads; if you know how to knit and purl you can make this. The pattern has detailed directions for grafting the two sides together and you can always call me when you finish both sides for some hands - on help. Please string 478 beads on each skein of yarn before class. We used size 5/0 Triangular beads, which can be purchased at Jewelart. You will need 400 yards of worsted weight yarn, size 6 needles, 956 beads and a big eye needle for the beads. The pattern is available at Jewelart.
Date: Friday, October 1
Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Fee: $26.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
Location: Jewelart

KNITTING PARTIES
Schedule some time for you and your friends to learn knitting together. Meg will come to your home and work with your group in a comfortable, casual environment. This is also a great way for new moms to take a class without having to deal with daycare. Play date and knit time in one session!
Fee: $20.00 per person per hour, 3-person minimum
Instructor: Meg Smith

PRIVATE LESSONS FOR KNITTING OR CROCHET
Do you need some quiet time for knitting? Can’t concentrate when you’re at a knitting meet-up? Call to schedule your private lesson with Meg. We can meet in the morning or evening to work through your pattern or get you started again.
Fee: $25.00 per hour
Instructor: Meg Smith

CLASS LOCATIONS
Twee Boutique – 1302 N. Wishon Ave, Fresno CA 93728
Dogz ‘n Catz – 1418 Clovis Ave, Clovis CA 93612
Jewelart – 1811 E Dakota Ave. Fresno CA 93726

Class Policies
1. Class reservations are made by paying ½ the class fee. You may reserve a place in the class by phone, but it will not be a firm reservation until payment is received.
2. If the class is canceled by Ancient Pathways we will gladly refund your money or apply the money to another class.
3. If you need to cancel a class, please do so at least one week before the class. You may transfer class fees to another class or receive a credit slip. No refunds will be given for “No Shows” or cancellations less than one week before class.
4. Please feel free to call the day before or the first day of a class. We usually can fit you in!

2010-09-08T15:49:00.001-07:00

We are knitting at Charlotte's Bakery tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 9 from 2-4pm. Come knit and get your favorite treat! I will have yarn for sale also. Need to make room in the apt.!

Beginning Knitting Class

2010-09-07T21:57:00.000-07:00

I am teaching a Beginning Knitting class starting tomorrow, Wednesday, September 8, from 10am to 12noon. I will have some supplies with me since this is such late notice.

Come see what all the knitting excitement is about! This is a two-part class in which you will learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. If you have taken the class before and feel that you need a refresher, come and join us again. You will need to come to class with knitting needles, size 9 or 10 in straight or circular and 200 yards of worsted weight yarn, preferably wool.

Date: Wednesdays, September, 8, 15
Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Fee: $60.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith
Location: Twee Boutique

2010-09-01T09:08:00.001-07:00

I am holding a Knit Day today, Sept. 1, 2010 at Charlotte's Bakery's new location. We will be there from 2:30 to 4:30 assuming she isn't so busy she needs our seats. If anything goes wonky we will be over at Starbucks in the Tower. You can call me at 559-425-6301 to double check. This is my new google voice number and it will be nice to try it out.

Charlotte's Bakery is now at 609 E Olive, near Echo Ave.

2010-08-27T17:15:00.001-07:00

We have another Knit Day. I haven't knitted this much in years! This time is Saturday, August 28 at Whole Foods from 10am to 12noon. We might be inside or outside on the north side of the store. Look around for us.

Classes Soon

2010-08-27T11:05:00.001-07:00

Yay! Classes are a go at Jewelart! I will have a full schedule for you soon. Classes will be taught at Twee Boutique, Jewelart and Dogz ‘n Catz. We are finally moving forward.

2010-08-26T13:44:00.001-07:00

Knit Day tomorrow, Friday, August 27 from 2:30-4:30pm. It will probably go a little later as one person is showing up around 4:45. If anyone has the yarn for the Four Seasons Afghan, a couple of people will be working on it. Bring yours and we can get a class started.

2010-08-20T15:25:00.001-07:00

I am heading over to Tower Starbucks to work on the class schedule at 3:30 today. Come by if you need help or company.

I will be there also on Monday, August 23 from 2-4pm, Wednesday, August 25 from 3-5pm and Friday August 27 from 2:30-4:30pm.

Knitting Days!

2010-08-08T09:44:00.001-07:00

Three more Knit Days: Monday, August 9, 1-3pm at the Tower Starbucks,
Sunday, August 15, 10-12noon at Whole Foods,
and Wednesday, August 25, 1-3pm at the Tower Starbucks.

Saturday Meet-up

2010-08-06T15:48:00.000-07:00

Another Knit Day, this Saturday, August 7 at Whole Foods, indoors in the eating area on the North side of the store. The time will be from 10am to 12noon. Let's Knit!

2010-08-06T11:07:00.001-07:00

We are knitting today, Friday, August 6, from 1pm to 3pm at the Tower Starbucks. See you there!

I thought this was appropriate!

2010-08-05T11:01:00.001-07:00

see more Lolcats and funny pictures

Knitting Day!

2010-07-29T13:15:00.000-07:00

This Friday, July 30 from 1-3pm at the Tower Starbucks. It's indoors for you hot people. I will be bringing a shawl.

New Email Address

2010-07-29T11:55:00.001-07:00

I have a new email address, helpmemeg@yahoo.com. The ancientpathways@sbcglobal.net is no longer working so please change your address book.

Thanks!

Help Night tonight

2010-07-22T13:38:00.001-07:00

Just a reminder that I will be having a Help Night tonight, Thursday, July 22 from 6pm to 8pm at my mom’s shop, Dogz ‘n Catz. It is located at 1418 Clovis Ave in the Barnyard Shopping Center. Help will be available for all of you projects for $15.00 per hour with a 1-hour minimum or you can purchase a Help Me Meg! Card for $40.00. This is good for help, any time you see me. The card is for 2 hours of help time and can be used in increments of a minute or two or the whole two hours. This has turned out to be the best way to go if you only need a couple of minutes help at a time.

PUblic Service Announcment

2010-07-21T15:26:00.001-07:00

Only 156 days until Christmas.

2010-07-16T15:55:00.001-07:00

Saturday Meet-up - I will be at the Starbuck's at Herndon and Milburn from 1pm to 3pm this Saturday, July 17. Who wants to come play? You can hang out and knit or purchase a Help Me Meg! card if you need something fixed.

The address is 6701 N Milburn. One of the fun Tower Starbucks barristas works there. He remembered me and my drink after several years of not seeing me. I was very impressed!

July Newsletter

2010-07-13T17:18:00.000-07:00

The newsletter was sent out, you should receive it by tonight. I think it's rather pretty!

2010-07-13T08:25:00.001-07:00

Fig Garden Starbucks tonight starting at 6pm. If you have a camp chair, you might want to throw it in the car as they keep running out of chairs.

See you there!

2010-07-09T10:29:00.000-07:00

We are meeting Saturday, July 10 at 7:30am at the Vineyard Farmers Market at Blackstone and Shaw.

Now is the chance for all of the early birds to come and play

Another Knitting Day

2010-07-08T09:54:00.000-07:00

Knitting Friday, July 9 at Tower Starbucks - 10am to 11:30am.

Current Meet Ups

2010-07-01T16:16:00.001-07:00

Tonight, Thursday, July 1 - Tower Starbucks from 6pm to 8:30pm and Monday, July 5, 10am to 11am or longer if anyone shows up. Fig Garden Starbucks on Tuesday, July 6, 6pm to 8:30pm

Come play with me, I miss people!

Thursday, July 1, 2010

2010-07-01T13:37:00.000-07:00

I will be at Starbucks in the Tower on Thursday night from 6pm to 8:30ish. I will have the new yarns with me and some new needles from Serendipity.

Knit Night

2010-06-28T19:40:00.001-07:00

Tuesday night June 29, from 6-9sih we will be at Starbucks in Fig Garden again. If anyone gets there early please stake out the large outside tables for us. Or if the heat keeps up maybe we can take over the inside area.

The phone is working finally

2010-06-28T15:20:00.001-07:00

The shop phone is finally functional! Call and leave a message if you need any knitting help or want to order something. I am still working on a place to hold classes. I think I am enjoying my time at home a little too much. ; )

Help Me Meg! Cards

2010-06-28T12:34:00.001-07:00

I just got in the new "Help Me Meg!" cards. They are so cool! For anyone who needs help these are available for $40.00 each and are good 2 hours of help time, in 15 minute increments anytime we have a gathering.

Knitting Help Day

2010-06-26T15:59:00.001-07:00

I will be at Starbuck’s in Tower on Sunday, June 27, (that’s tomorrow) from 10-12 if anyone needs help or just wants to hang out.

Phone Update

2010-06-17T22:12:00.001-07:00

Unfortunately, the shop phone will be out of commission until the 23rd. If you need to contact me use Facebook, Ravelry or email to ancientpathways@sbcglobal.net

Moving Forward, Yay!

2010-06-17T10:18:00.000-07:00

We are finally moving forward. I turned in the keys on Tu and that has closed out a lovely chapter of our lives.

We are now moving forward! I have talked with the B of A guy about setting things up for online purchases, now on to the ATT store so I can actually answer the phone when you call. All the little details! I did purchase the iPhone and it is amazing. Anywhere I go I can look up info for you, set up private lessons and check my calender. It's so cool!

I am still ordering things so let me know what you want by emailing to ancientpathways@sbcglobal.net.

Talk to you soon,
Meg

Transitions

2010-06-09T15:31:00.000-07:00

I have the new home office set up and will send pictures when I figure out how with my new mobile office, the iPhone. ; )
I am now working on the website and orders have already arrived on my doorstep. Remember, you can still schedule private lessons with me. I will have group meeting sites set up in the near future.

STORE CLOSING

2010-05-25T07:43:00.000-07:00

It is with much sadness that I write to everyone. I have decided to close Ancient Pathways. Saturday, June 5 will be our last day of business as a brick and mortar store. It has been an amazing run of 14 years and I couldn't have done it without all of you!

I will continue to teach and will be doing some special ordering. I am still working out all of the details of this new life. If anyone knows of places to hold classes I would love to hear of them.

If you are interested in following the new journey with me please send your name and email address to ancientpathways@sbcglobal.net. The newsletter company I use only has the email address and I can't always tell who is who.

I have loved working with all of you!

Sincerely,

Meg Smith
Ancient Pathways

Lee Johnson

2010-05-14T15:57:00.000-07:00

I am so very saddened to tell everyone that Lee Johnson passed away on Thursday, May 13.
Rest in peace Lee, I love you so very much.

Beverly asked me to pass the information on to everyone.

Viewing will be next Thursday at the Paige Funeral Home in Selma from 4:00 to 7:00 for those that wish to go. The Memorial Service will be at St. Paul’s Methodist Church at 11:00 on Friday, May 21st and then luncheon at the Fellowship Hall next to the church and very short graveside at 2:00 at Kingsburg Cemetery.

Paige Funeral Chapel
2014 Arrants St
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 896-1240

St. Paul’s Methodist Church
2435 North Thesta Street
Fresno, CA 93703-1887
(559) 222-8419

New Classes! May - July

2010-05-12T19:04:00.000-07:00

LITTLE SLIP OF A THING
This is a wonderful medium sized felted bag that uses two colors and a slip stitch pattern. This will enable you to make a sturdy bag that sits up on its own with only one strand of yarn. Come learn a new technique and then felt it so some mistakes don’t show! Sign up early so that we may order the perfect colors for you.
Date: Tuesdays, May 18, 25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

TWO SUMMERS SUNDRESS
What a wonderful thing to make for any little girls in your life! It is designed to last two summers by crossing the straps the first year and wearing them uncrossed the second year. The bodice is easy knitting and your sewing skills can be very basic. We will have a sewing machine here for anyone who wants to use it but the sewing may all be done by hand. Please come in before class to pick your yarn, as you will have to go to a fabric store also to purchase fabric and thread. You will need one yard of fabric to coordinate with your yarn choice.
Date: Tuesday, May 18, 25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

MULTNOMEH SHAWL
Does lace make you a little nervous? This shawl will help ease you into the fun world of lace knitting. It starts with garter stitch and then move into the lovely Feather and Fan stitch. We have even figured out how to add beads! The shawl uses one skein of sock yarn and a size 3-5 needle. Not bad!
Date: Thursdays, May 20, 27
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

STASH BUSTER AFGHAN
“We will show you how to “paint” with your stash, weaving color and texture in ways that standard crochet or knitting just don’t easily allow. Use up those novelty yarns and odd skeins or go ahead and purchase a selected palette of yarns for a special heirloom project that is easy, fast and really, really fun.” Jennifer Hansen.
Meg will be special ordering the hooks needed for this project so please let her know as soon as possible if you will need one.
Date: Saturday, May 22
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $11.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

FREE WASHCLOTH CLASS (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
Washcloths have been so popular lately that we are having another free class! Our cloth patterns for May will be a surprise for now as I have to get this schedule done. Bring your size 6 or 7 needles and have some fun! There is a $5.00 kit fee for the yarn and pattern.
Date: Saturday, May 22
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Fee: Free
Instructor: Meg Smith

STITCH ‘N PITCH
The Fresno Grizzlies are holding their annual Stitch ‘n Pitch baseball game. All types of crafters are welcome to attend along with family members and friends. Tickets are $10.00 per person and each attendee will receive a knitting related goodie bag.
Ancient Pathways is holding a tailgate party at the store, before the game. Darren will have the grill fired up and ready to cook at 4:30pm. Bring something to grill for you and a dish to share.
Game time is 7:05pm
You may call Freddie at 320-2536 to purchase your tickets.

KNIT ’N’ NOSH
We will be having a potluck and knitting, crocheting and spinning night, so add it to your schedule and plan on a great time. Please bring your favorite dish, one or several projects and your fun attitude. We will eat until we can't see straight and then knit the night away.
Date: Friday, May 28
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: A potluck dish

BEGINNING LACE SHAWL
This shawl is a quick knit using only one skein of fingering weight yarn and is a great starter project for the beginning lace knitter. The pattern is both written out and charted so you can learn with either method. I have scheduled it as a one session class as it's easy to knit, but you are always welcome to drop by for more help.
Date: Saturday, May 29
Time: 12:00noonm - 2:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

A TASTE OF KNITTING
Come see what all the knitting excitement is about! This is a two-part class in which you will learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. If you have taken the class before and feel that you need a refresher, come and join us again.
Date: Tuesdays, June 1,8
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado

BEGINNER'S NIGHT - 2 scarf classes
If you have recently learned how to knit and are looking for a project, we have two choices for you tonight. One choice is the Drop Stitch Scarf. Using simple garter stitch, you will learn how to make a yarn over and then how to drop it off in the next row. This creates a beautiful lacy effect with very little effort on your part. The other choice is the One Row Scarf. It uses knits and purls to make a lovely textured scarf that would be suitable for men or women.
Date: Tuesday, June 1
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials for one class or the other
Instructor: Jolene Meurer or Meg Smith

BABY SURPRISE SWEATER
We will be knitting Elizabeth Zimmerman’s most enduring baby sweater. It is all garter stitch and you end up with an amorphous shape that amazingly sews into a baby sweater. We have a row keeper written out that will make your knitting of the sweater easier. Please call soon to order your book. You will need either The Knitters Workshop or The Opinionated Knitter.
Date: Thursdays, June 3, 10, 17
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $66.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

LITTLE SLIP OF A THING
This is a wonderful medium sized felted bag that uses two colors and a slip stitch pattern. This will enable you to make a sturdy bag that sits up on its own with only one strand of yarn. Come learn a new technique and then felt it so some mistakes don’t show! Sign up early so that we may order the perfect colors for you.
Date: Saturday, June 5, 12
Time: 12:00noon - 2:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

QUEEN ANNE CROCHETED SCARF
“This pattern is really easy, and can be done in all kinds of different yarns! I just recommend not using textured yarns, such as boucle, as they would take away from the lacy appearance.” Kevin Gibbons, designer.
So far, this scarf looks great in everything I have seen it made in. I would say this is an intermediate level project.
Date: Tuesday, June 8
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

GIRASOL SHAWL OR BLANKET
This is a traditional Shetland style design that may be made with larger yarn as a blanket or in fingering weight yarn for a lovely shawl. This is an intermediate level project that starts in the middle with double point needles and uses only charts for the directions. It is a great introduction to learn chart reading.
Date: Thursdays, June 10, 17, 24, July 1
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $88.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

FREE WASHCLOTH CLASS
Washcloths have been so popular lately that we are having another free class! Our cloth patterns for May will be a surprise for now as I have to get this schedule done. Bring your size 6 or 7 needles and have some fun! There is a $5.00 kit fee for the yarn and pattern.
Date: Saturday, June 12
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: Free
Instructor: Meg Smith

MARGOT SWEATER
An easy-to-knit sweater with simple lines and a classic look. Who could ask for more? It’s worked in the round with minimal purling. Knitting from the top down allows you to try the sweater on as you knit to ensure the perfect fit. Yarn for this project will have to be ordered before the class starts, so please come in soon to order your perfect color.
Date: Tuesdays, June 15, 22, 29
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $66.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

BEGINNING CROCHET
We have been getting a lot of calls expressing interest in crochet. Now’s the time to learn a new skill. You will learn how to make a slipknot, chain, single crochet, half double and double crochet. There are lots of fashion forward patterns being written now so you’re sure to find something interesting to make after you learn the basics.
Date: Wednesdays, May 19, 26
Time: 9:00am – 11:am
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

PAPRYUS SCARF
Come learn a new technique! Hairpin Lace is Meg’s latest fascination. It uses a crochet hook with a size 19 knitting needle. Any drapey dk weight yarn will work, but it looks spectacular in Tilli Tomas’ Beaded Plie with sequins.
Date: Tuesday, June 22, 29
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

QUEEN ANNE CROCHETED SCARF
“This pattern is really easy, and can be done in all kinds of different yarns! I just recommend not using textured yarns, such as boucle, as they would take away from the lacy appearance.” Kevin Gibbons, designer.
So far, this scarf looks great in everything I have seen it made in. I would say this is an intermediate level project.
Date: Wednesday, June 23
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

SHEEPY SKIRT FOR LITTLE GIRLS
“This is a pattern collection for one piece skirts and diaper covers. It’s really many patterns in one, with options to choose for 19 variations of skirt, 20 edge finishing’s, and 3 styles of waistband. Made with wool, the skirt can function as a cloth diaper cover and clothing in one. Made from cotton, acrylic, or another fiber, it makes a cute machine washable skirt for any baby. Pattern has 6 sizes, newborn to toddler.” Mandie Harrington, designer.
Date: Thursdays, June 24, July 1, 8
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $66.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

KNIT ’N’ NOSH
We will be having a potluck and knitting, crocheting and spinning night, so add it to your schedule and plan on a great time. Please bring your favorite dish, one or several projects and your fun attitude. We will eat until we can't see straight and then knit the night away.
Date: Friday, June 25
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: A potluck dish

BLANKET SQUARE OF THE MONTH CLUB
We are starting a new club. We will meet once a month and work on a different blanket square each meeting. This will run for 12 months and at the end you will have enough squares to put together a lovely blanket. Come in and let Meg help you pick just the right colors for your blanket. There are several choices of yarn and payment options so be sure to ask Meg about the details when you sign up. At the request of the designer, each participant must order the booklet online at www.judithshangold.com/index.php?target=articles&subtarget=Article_Detail&selected=27
Date: Saturday, June 26 (remaining dates to be announced)
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials per meeting
Instructor: Meg Smith

EZ 100TH ANNIVERSARY SHAWL
“Elizabeth Zimmermann was born on August 9th, 1910 (8/9/10), so this year 2010 is the 100th anniversary of her birth. This shawl was designed as a tribute to EZ and a celebration of all she has done for us. It is based on her PI Shawl which can be found in her book Knitter’s Almanac. For the EZ 100th Anniversary PI Shawl, modifications have been applied so that the lace design stitch repeats and the number of rounds between the increase rounds are multiples of 8, 9, and 10 (the numbers in her birthday). Use any yarn weight and needle size that you like.” Judy, the designer.
Date: Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $66.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

May Events

2010-05-07T11:30:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the land of crafty fun!

We have lots of fun projects and knit- and crochet-alongs for you. The Taste of the Tower is happening on May 13 and Stitch 'n' Pitch is coming up soon. Read everything to find out all the details!

We have loads of older pattern books and magazines that we are giving away free. Come on in and ask about them.

Remember, we are open late on Thursday nights along with our regular Tuesday nights.

Love you all!
Meg

Taste and Toast of the Tower

We will be featuring Gordo's Gourmet Fudge from our own Mark Guardado. Tickets are $15.00 and are available at some Tower businesses.

For more details click below.
Taste and Toast of the Tower

Vine Yoke Caridgan
We are starting a sweater knit-along this month!
The group choice is the Vine Yoke Cardigan using Lorna's Laces Shepard Worsted or any other worsted weight yarn.

Please feel free to play along with us even if you choose a different sweater. We want everyone to participate in our Sweater Madness!

All yarns for the knit-along will have to be ordered in advance, so please come in soon and pick your perfect color.

Babette Crocheted Afghan
We are having a crochet-along using the Babette pattern from Interweave Crochet. The pattern is made up of individual squares in 6 different sizes. This makes it perfect for summer crocheting, as there are no big squares on your lap. If you are on Ravelry you can see the many variations that are possible.

The estimated start date is Thursday, August 5 2010. We aren't starting until August so we can pick out your colors and collect deposits before ordering the yarn. We have two choices of yarn for you to choose from, Dream in Color's Smooshy and Brown Sheep's Naturespun Fingering. If you want to use Smooshy we will have color kits available, and if you want to use Naturespun we will help you pick your colors.

CLASSES

We have added more great classes for you to enjoy! Phone 559-264-1874 or email to ancientpathways@sbcglobal.net to have some fun with us in one of our new classrooms.

BIAS KNIT SCARF
Another great beginner scarf! In this project you will learn how to increase and decrease. It kind of looks like magic knitting; straight rows turning on a slant. Any weight of yarn will look good in this pattern.
Date: Tuesday, May 11
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

BEGINNING LACE SHAWL
This shawl is a quick knit using only one skein of fingering weight yarn and is a great starter project for the beginning lace knitter. The pattern is both written out and charted so you can learn with either method. I have scheduled it as a one session class as it's easy to knit, but you are always welcome to drop by for more help.
Date: Tuesday, May 11
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

LITTLE SLIP OF A THING
This is a wonderful medium sized felted bag that uses two colors and a slip stitch pattern. This will enable you to make a sturdy bag that sits up on its own with only one strand of yarn. Come learn a new technique and then felt it so some mistakes don't show! Sign up early so that we can order the perfect colors for you.
Date: Tuesdays, May 18, 25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $66.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

TWO SUMMERS SUNDRESS
What a wonderful thing to make for any little girls in your life! It is designed to last two summers by crossing the straps the first year and wearing them uncrossed the second year. The bodice is easy knitting and your sewing skills can be very basic. We will have a sewing machine here for anyone who wants to use it but the sewing can all be done by hand. Please come in before class to pick your yarn, as you will have to go to a fabric store also to purchase fabric and thread. You will need one yard of fabric to coordinate with your yarn choice.
Date: Tuesday, May 18, 25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

MULTNOMEH SHAWL
Does lace make you a little nervous? This shawl will help ease you into the fun world of lace knitting. It starts with garter stitch and then moves into the lovely Feather and Fan stitch. We have even figured out how to add beads! The shawl uses one skein of sock yarn and a size 3-5 needle. Not bad!
Date: Thursdays, May 20, 27
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

STASH BUSTER AFGHAN
"We will show you how to 'paint' with your stash, weaving color and texture in ways that standard crochet or knitting just don't easily allow. Use up those novelty yarns and odd skeins or go ahead and purchase a selected palette of yarns for a special heirloom project that is easy, fast and really, really fun." Jennifer Hansen.
Meg will be special-ordering the hooks needed for this project, so please let her know as soon as possible if you will need one.
Date: Saturday, May 22
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $11.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

FREE WASHCLOTH CLASS (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
Washcloths have been so popular lately that we are having another free class! Our cloth patterns for May will be a surprise for now as I have to get this schedule done. Bring your size 6 or 7 needles and have some fun! There is a $5.00 kit fee for the yarn and pattern.
Date: Saturday, May 22
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Fee: Free
Instructor: Meg Smith

KNIT ’N’ NOSH
We will be having a potluck and knitting, crocheting and spinning night, so add it to your schedule and plan on a great time. Please bring your favorite dish, one or several projects and your fun attitude. We will eat until we can't see straight and then knit the night away.
Date: Friday, May 28
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: A potluck dish

A TASTE OF KNITTING
Come see what all the knitting excitement is about! This is a two-part class in which you will learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. If you have taken the class before and feel that you need a refresher, come and join us again.
Date: Tuesdays, June 1,8
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado

BABY SURPRISE SWEATER
We will be knitting Elizabeth Zimmerman’s most enduring baby sweater. It is all garter stitch and you end up with an amorphous shape that amazingly sews into a baby sweater. We have a row keeper written out that will make your knitting of the sweater easier. Please call soon to order your book. You will need either The Knitters Workshop or The Opinionated Knitter.
Date: Thursdays, June 3, 10, 17
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $66.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

Stitch ‘n Pitch is happening!!!!

2010-04-27T12:37:00.000-07:00

The Fresno Grizzlies are holding their annual Stitch ‘n Pitch baseball game on Saturday May 22, 2010. All types of crafters are welcome to attend along with family members and friends. Tickets are $10.00 per person and each attendee will receive a knitting related goodie bag.
Ancient Pathways is holding a tailgate party at the store, before the game. Darren will have the grill fired up and ready to cook at 4:30pm. Bring something to grill for you and a dish to share.
Game time is 7:05pm
You may call Freddie at 320-2536 to purchase your tickets.

Sidewalk Sale!

2010-04-09T10:28:00.000-07:00

We will be having a Sidewalk Sale tomorrow, April 10 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. All clearance books, patterns and yarn will be buy one, get one free. Prices have been dropped to $5.00 for books and as low as .50 for patterns!

We will hold your purchases while you walk the Tower Classic Car Show or better yet, send the family to look at cars while you shop peacefully with us.

Free Classes

2010-04-07T18:15:00.000-07:00

(Knit or Crochet this time)

This Saturday, April 10, we are having Two Free Classes. Our monthly washcloth class begins at 9 a.m., and the theme is Spring! Meg is dying the yarns as you read this, and there are patterns for knit and crochet cloths. Flowers and fun are what's going on. In the second free class, we will make the Ergonomic Handle Crochet Hook. Drop in anytime after 11:00am and we will get you started on your own custom hook. We will even bake them here while you wait. The toaster oven is ready to go! Each class has a supply fee of $5.00 per kit.

The Tower Classic Car Show is Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Bring the family and let them walk the show while you take one of our two free classes. There may be road closed signs but the street is usually open up to the shop. Even if it isn't the day should be lovely for a walk.

More new classes

We have added more great classes for you to enjoy! Remember to check the website for the full schedule of classes. Phone 559-264-1874 or email to ancientpathways@sbcglobal.net to have some fun with us in one of our new classrooms.

CABLES
They really are easier than you think! Join us for a quick lesson on the various types of cables and you will be ready to add them to everything you knit. Meg will have some easy patterns available if you want to start a project during class.
Date: Friday, April 9
Time: 9:00am -11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

FREE WASHCLOTH CLASS
Washcloths have been so popular lately that we are having another free class! Our cloth patterns for April will be some lovely patterns with flowers. Bring your size 6 or 7 needles and have some fun! There is a $5.00 kit fee for the yarn and pattern.
Date: Saturday, April 10
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: Free
Instructor: Meg Smith

ERGONOMIC CROCHET HOOK
You will learn how to make your own colorful easy-to-grip crochet hook using polymer clay. We will have some fun colors for you to play with. There will be a toaster oven here to bake the hook while you wait. There is a kit fee of $5.00 per project.
Date: Saturday, April 10
Time: Drop in anytime after 11am
Instructor: Meg Smith

CABLES AGAIN!
They really are easier than you think! Join us for a quick lesson on the various types of cables and you will be ready to add them to everything you knit. Meg will have some easy patterns available if you want to start a project during class.
Date: Tuesday, April 13
Time:6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

FAIR ISLE KNITTING
Let's make a little baby hat while learning a new technique! You will need two colors of yarn in the same weight and the needle size recommended by the yarn to start. Meg will customize a hat pattern for the baby head size of your choice.
Date: Friday, April 16
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

BOOMTOWN SCARF
This Scarf simple scarf is quick to knit and fun to wear. It uses an interesting way of knitting into yarn overs. Any size of yarn will work and you can customize the width of the scarf to your own taste.
Date: Tuesday, April 27
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

MULTIDIRECTIONAL SCARF
I have a great way to use up some of your leftover yarns. The pattern is easy and great for beginners using simple increases and decreases to create interlocking triangles. Bring all of your scraps and we will work with you on putting all of the colors together.
Date: Tuesday, April 27
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

The Remodel is Done!

2010-04-01T13:47:00.000-07:00

We have a new look for the store! It's so exciting you just have to come by and see it. We removed part of the flooring
and it looks spectacular.
There is now a boutique area for selling finished items and two new classroom spaces.

My wonderful, tireless volunteers and I are so excited!

Thank you for your support!

SPRING BREAK CLASSES

We have 7 classes to make your Spring Break more enjoyable. Be sure to call and reserve your space soon! Phone 559-264-1874 or email to ancientpathways@sbcglobal.net to have some fun with us in one of our new classrooms.

PROMENADE NECKWARMER
"A scarf for the most blustery of weather. A simple but effective and eye - catching cable pattern makes this warm and luxurious to boot." Mimi Hill. This would be a great way to learn how to make cables. Any soft, worsted weight yarn would make a lovely neck warmer.
Date: Tuesday, March 30
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

EASY LACE HEADBAND
Headbands are really popular right now. We have a lovely lace one for you to learn. It starts and ends with a 2x2 rib and the middle is an easy lace pattern. This would be a great way to learn basic lace if the word LACE makes you nervous.
Date: Tuesday, March 30
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado

MOEBIUS SCARF
Meg loves these! They are fun to knit, can be mindless if you want and work up fairly quickly. You will be using fingering weight yarn for this project. We have some really pretty skeins of sock yarn in the shop that would make a lovely scarf. You will need 300 to 400 yards and a set of 40" or 47" circular needles in size 7, 8 or 9.
Date: Wednesday, March 31
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

FREE CLASS ERGONMIC CROCHET HOOK
It's not an April Fool joke! We are having a midweek Free Class for everyone on Spring Break. You will learn how to make your own Ergonomic grip crochet hook using polymer clay. There will be a toaster oven here to bake the hook before you are ready to leave. There is a kit fee of $5.00 per project.
Date: Thursday, April 1
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: Free
Instructor: Meg Smith

ENTRELAC SCARF
Entrelac knitting gives you a cool woven look in your regular stockinette knitting. It is an intriguing technique and a great way to advance your knitting skills. You need to know how to knit, purl, increase and decrease for this technique. We will teach you the rest!
Date: Thursday, April 1
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

BOOMTOWN SCARF
This simple scarf is quick to knit and fun to wear. It uses an interesting way of knitting into yarn overs. Any size of yarn will work and you can customize the width of the scarf to your own taste.
Date: Thursday, April 1
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

INSIDE OUTSIDE SCARF
"What makes this scarf inside-outside? Using a long-repeat variegated yarn, work from the inside of one ball and the outside of another. The colors of each column progress through the sequence in the opposite direction, intersect partway through the scarf, and then diverge." Elise Duvekot, designer. We will be using Crystal Palace's Mochi Plus, a super soft self-striping yarn, for this project. You will also need size 10 circular needles.
Date: Friday, April 2
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

Anzula Trunk Show

2010-03-23T18:34:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, March 23 through Saturday, March 27 we will have a plentiful selection of lovely new yarns and spinning fibers from Anzula. These are locally dyed luxury fiber yarns from our own Sabrina Famellos-Schmidt. During the show many of the yarns will be 25% off. Come and pick up some of your favorites!

March and April Classes

2010-03-22T15:39:00.000-07:00

WATERFALL BEADED SCARF
Jane Davis has designed another stunning scarf with worsted weight yarn and beads. Big surprise, more beads! This is one of the simpler ways to knit with beads; if you know how to knit and purl you can make this. The beads will need to be strung before class so please come in early to order your yarn. We used size 5/0 Triangular beads which can be purchased at Jewelart or www.kandrasbeads.com. The pattern has detailed directions for grafting the two sides together and you can always come in when you finish both sides for some hands - on help.
Date: Thursday, March 25
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

LUCITA HAT
“Where lace meets cables at the intersection of bead blvd.” Yes, Meg is fascinated with beads this season, why do you ask? This pattern will need to be purchased online at www.wovenspun.etsy.com before class. You will also need 200 size 5 or 6 seed beads. Homework is to string the beads and knit the ribbing so we can get started right away on the beads.
Date: Thursday, March 25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

PROMENADE NECKWARMER
“A scarf for the most blustery of weather. A simple but effective and eye - catching cable pattern makes this warm and luxurious to boot.” Mimi Hill. This would be a great way to learn how to make cables. Any soft, worsted weight yarn would make a lovely neck warmer.
Date: Tuesday, March 30
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

EASY LACE HEADBAND
Headbands are really popular right now. We have a lovely lace one for you to learn. It starts and ends with a 2x2 rib and the middle is an easy lace pattern. This would be a great way to learn basic lace if the word LACE makes you nervous.
Date: Tuesday, March 30
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado

MOEBIUS SCARF
Meg loves these! They are fun to knit, can be mindless if you want and work up fairly quickly. You will be using fingering weight yarn for this project. We have some really pretty skeins of sock yarn in the shop that would make a lovely scarf. You will need 300 to 400 yards and a set of 40” or 47” circular needles in size 7, 8 or 9.
Date: Wednesday, March 31
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

FREE CLASS ERGONMIC CROCHET HOOK
It’s not an April Fool joke! We are having a midweek Free Class for everyone on Spring Break. You will learn how to make your own Ergonomic grip crochet hook using polymer clay. There will be a toaster over here to bake the hook before you are ready to leave. There is a kit fee of $5.00 per project.
Date: Thursday, April 1
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: Free
Instructor: Meg Smith

ENTRELAC SCARF
Entrelac knitting gives you a cool woven look in your regular stockinette knitting. It is an intriguing technique and a great way to advance your knitting skills. You need to know how to knit, purl, increase and decrease for this technique. We will teach you the rest!
Date: Thursday, April 1
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

BOOMTOWN SCARF
This simple scarf is quick to knit and fun to wear. It uses an interesting way of knitting into yarn overs. Any size of yarn will work and you can customize the width of the scarf to your own taste.
Date: Thursday, April 1
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

INSIDE OUTSIDE SCARF
“What makes this scarf inside-outside? Using a long-repeat variegated yarn, work from the inside of one ball and the outside of another. The colors of each column progress through the sequence in the opposite direction, intersect partway through the scarf, and then diverge.” Elise Duvekot, designer. We will be using Crystal Palace's Mochi Plus, a super soft self-striping yarn, for this project. You will also need size 10 circular needles.
Date: Friday, April 2
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

A TASTE OF KNITTING
Come see what all the knitting excitement is about! This is a two-part class in which you will learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. If you have taken the class before and feel that you need a refresher, come and join us again.
Date: Tuesdays, April 6, 13
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado

QUEEN ANNE CROCHETED SCARF
“This pattern is really easy, and can be done in all kinds of different yarns! I just recommend not using textured yarns, such as boucle, as they would take away from the lacy appearance.” Kevin Gibbons, designer.
So far, this scarf looks great in everything I have seen it made in. I would say this is an intermediate level project.
Date: Thursday, April 8
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

BABY SURPRISE JACKET
We will be knitting Elizabeth Zimmerman’s most enduring baby sweater. It is all garter stitch and you end up with an amorphous shape that amazingly sews into a baby sweater. We have a row keeper written out that will make your knitting of the sweater easier. Please call soon to order your book. You will need either The Knitters Workshop or The Opinionated Knitter.
Dates: Thursdays, April 8, 15, 22
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $66.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

FREE WASHCLOTH CLASS
Washcloths have been so popular lately that we are having another free class! Our cloth patterns for April will be some lovely patterns with flowers. Bring your size 6 or 7 needles and have some fun! There is a $5.00 kit fee for the yarn and pattern.
Date: Saturday, April 10
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: Free
Instructor: Meg Smith

WATERFALL BEADED SCARF
Jane Davis has designed another stunning scarf with worsted weight yarn and beads. Big surprise, more beads! This is one of the simpler ways to knit with beads; if you know how to knit and purl you can make this. The beads will need to be strung before class so please come in early to order your yarn. We used size 5/0 Triangular beads which can be purchased at Jewelart or www.kandrasbeads.com. The pattern has detailed directions for grafting the two sides together and you can always come in when you finish both sides for some hands - on help.
Date: Thursday, April 15
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

BABY EINSTEIN COAT
This is a wonderful, smaller version of Sally Melville’s Einstein Coat. It uses very simple garter stitch and rectangular shapes with minimal sewing. The pattern calls for DK weight yarn but we used worsted weight to make a toddler jacket. You will need to purchase the book The Knit Stitch by Sally Melville.
Dates: Saturdays, April, 17, 24, May 1
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fee: $66.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

BROADRIPPLE SOCKS
“The pattern is a deceptively simple ripple stitch, comprised of only two rounds, one of which is a work even round. Using just a few well-spaced increases and decreases, you create a wonderful ripple fabric that looks more intricate than it really is.” Designer Rob Matyska. Jolene can help you with the stitch count so you can use sock yarn instead of the yarn called for in the pattern.
Dates: Tuesdays, April 20, 27, May 4
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

BASIC BEGINNER BEANIE
Hats are a good warm weather project, as they don’t sit on your lap. It’s also an easy one to master. You will learn how to make a circular swatch and to use circular and double point needles.
Date: Tuesdays, April 20, 27
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado

INTRO TO SPINNING
It’s time to learn the real meaning of spinning. It has nothing to do with exercise! You will learn how to use a spinning wheel to make your own yarns. The class will discuss different fibers, have hands-on time with the wheels
Date: Thursday, April 22, 29, May 6
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $66.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

BEGINNING CROCHET
We have been getting a lot of calls expressing interest in crochet. Now’s the time to learn a new skill. You will learn how to make a slipknot, chain, single crochet, half double and double crochet. There are lots of fashion forward patterns being written now so you’re sure to find something interesting to make after you learn the basics.
Date: Wednesdays, April 28, May 5
Time: 9:00am – 11:am
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

DOTTED ARGYLE HAT (FAIR ISLE TECHNIQUE)
A hat is a good way to learn the Fair Isle technique. You use one skein of a variegated yarn and one skein of solid. It looks like you are an amazing knitter with very little work! You will learn how to manipulate 2 strands of yarn and how to follow a chart.
Dates: Thursdays, April 29, May 6
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

KNIT ’N’ NOSH
We will be having a potluck and knitting, crocheting and spinning night, so add it to your schedule and plan on a great time. Please bring your favorite dish, one or several projects and your fun attitude. We will eat until we can't see straight and then knit the night away.
Date: Friday, April 30
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: A potluck dish

A TASTE OF KNITTING
Come see what all the knitting excitement is about! This is a two-part class in which you will learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. If you have taken the class before and feel that you need a refresher, come and join us again.
Date: Tuesdays, May 4, 11
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado

TUNISIAN CROCHET
This is an old technique that is new again. It combines parts of knitting and crocheting and makes a fabric that looks almost woven. Join us for a one - day class to learn this newly popular technique.
Date: Tuesday, May 4
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

March Free Washcloth Class

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Shamrocks and a pot of gold - what makes you think of Ireland? Meg has dyed green and gold yarn for March. Bring your size 6 or 7 needles and find out what pattern we have ready for knitting. There is a $5.00 kit fee for the yarn and pattern.

Date: Saturday, March 6
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: Free
Instructor: Meg Smith

St. Patrick's Day Lunchtime Potluck.

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Food! And more food! It's time to celebrate during the day. Take a long lunch and join your friends on Wednesday, March 17 for a lunchtime potluck to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

We will start at 11:00am and go until 2:00pm. Bring an Irish type dish (or any other of course) to share and we will have some fun!

February Knit 'n Nosh

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Our monthly Knit 'n Nosh is this Friday. We start at 5pm and eat until 9pm. See you here!

Classes for January - March 2010

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BABY SURPRISE JACKET
We will be knitting Elizabeth Zimmerman’s most enduring baby sweater. It is all garter stitch and you end up with an amorphous shape that amazingly sews into a baby sweater. We have a spreadsheet that will make your life easier.
Dates: Tuesdays, January 26, February 2, 9
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $66.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

A TASTE OF KNITTING
Come see what all the knitting excitement is about! This is a two-part class in which you will learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. If you have taken the class before and feel that you need a refresher, come and join us again.
Date: Tuesdays, February 2, 9
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado

CABLES AND LACE FINGERLESS MITTS
This is a beautiful addition to the Lucita Hat. Fingerless mitts are really useful for knitting and computer work in your possibly chilly house or work environment. You will need 64 size 5 or 6 beads for this project.
Date: Thursdays, February 4, 11
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

FREE WASHCLOTH CLASS – Note Time Change
Washcloths have been so popular lately that we are having another free class! Our cloth patterns for February will be something with hearts. Bring your size 6 or 7 needles and have some fun! There is a $5.00 kit fee for the yarn and pattern.
Date: Saturday, February 6
Time: 12:00noon - 2:00pm
Fee: Free
Instructor: Meg Smith

OPENING CEREMONIES OF THE RAVELYMPICS
We are having a party to kick off the Ravelympics. Knitting will officially start at 6:00pm so come early and get a good seat. There will be a TV set up so everyone can watch the opening ceremonies while we cast on. Bring a potluck dish and your Olympic spirit. Everyone who enters an event will receive a special gift from Team Ancient Bacon.
Date: Friday, February 12
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: Potluck Dish

BEGINNING CROCHET
We have been getting a lot of calls expressing interest in crochet. Now’s the time to learn a new skill. You will learn how to make a slipknot, chain, single crochet, half double and double crochet. There are lots of fashion forward patterns being written now so you’re sure to find something interesting to make after you learn the basics.
Date: Saturdays, February 13, 20
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

FABERGE MITTENS
Mittens to accompany your Faberge Neckwarmer! With all of my walking, I have discovered how nice it would be to have a matching set. Now you too can have some style in your life! You will need 150 to 225 size 5 beads. The number depends on what size mitten you are making. If you are on Ravelry, please purchase the pattern there before class. We will have the beads in stock.
Date: Saturdays, February 13, 20
Time: 12:00noon - 2:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

MORNING WALK HEADBAND
“This headband is perfect for those brisk morning walks or for taking the kids to school. It’s perfect with a ponytail or looks super trendy worn over your hair.” Tif Matthews
Date: Saturday, February 13
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

FUZZY FEET
Description from Knitty.com: “These slippers are made by knitting a pair of gigantic and I mean GIGANTIC! socks at a very loose gauge, then slowly felting them either in the washing machine or by hand to a custom fit.” These slippers are a great way to learn how to knit socks without having to use tiny needles. It’s a quick knit and most mistakes you make will disappear in the felting process.
Date: Tuesdays, February 16, 23
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

BASIC BEGINNER BEANIE
Do you need a warm hat? This is an easy one to master. You will learn how to make a circular swatch and to use circular and double point needles.
Date: Tuesdays, February 16, 23
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado

TUNISIAN CROCHET
This is an old technique that is new again. It combines parts of knitting and crocheting and makes a fabric that looks almost woven. Join us for a one - day class to learn this newly popular technique.
Date: Thursday, February 18
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

LUCITA HAT
“Where lace meets cables at the intersection of bead blvd.” Yes, Meg is fascinated with beads this season, why do you ask? This pattern will need to be purchased online at www.wovenspun.etsy.com before class. You will also need 200 size 5 or 6 seed beads. Homework is to string the beads and knit the ribbing so we can get started right away on the beads.
Date: Thursday, February 18
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

EASY LACE HEADBAND
Headbands are really popular right now. We have a lovely lace one for you to learn. It starts and ends with a 2x2 rib and the middle is an easy lace pattern. This would be a great way to learn basic lace if the word LACE makes you nervous.
Date: Thursday, February 25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado

BEADED HEARTS BABY HAT
What child, or adult for that matter, doesn’t need a sparkly beaded hat? Anyone who knows how to knit a hat will be ready for this class. Beads will be used instead of Fair Isle knitting for the heart motifs. You will need to string the beads, cast on and knit several rows before the class, as you will be focusing on learning how to knit with beads and a chart. When you sign up be sure to ask for the homework details.
Date: Thursday, February 25
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

KNIT ’N’ NOSH
We will be having a potluck and knitting, crocheting and spinning night, so add it to your schedule and plan on a great time. Please bring your favorite dish, one or several projects and your fun attitude. We will eat until we can't see straight and then knit the night away.
Date: Friday, February 26
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: A potluck dish

SPINNING DAY
Join us for a fun afternoon of spinning, talking and relaxing. Any level of spinning ability is welcome. Bring your wheels and spindles and play!
Date: Saturday, February 27
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Fee: none

A TASTE OF KNITTING
Come see what all the knitting excitement is about! This is a two-part class in which you will learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. If you have taken the class before and feel that you need a refresher, come on and join us again.
Date: Tuesdays, March 2, 9
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado

SOJOURN FALLS SCARF
“This scarf takes you on a journey down twisting paths and over the sparkling cascades of waterfalls. The simple lace and cable construction of this design is an easy lesson in new skills, yet interesting enough for seasoned knitters. This scarf uses 540 size 6/0 beads.” Jamie Roe.
Date: Tuesday, March 2
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

QUEEN ANNE CROCHETED SCARF
“This pattern is really easy, and can be done in all kinds of different yarns! I just recommend not using textured yarns, such as boucle, as they would take away from the lacy appearance.” Kevin Gibbons, designer.
So far, this scarf looks great in everything I have seen it made in. I would say this is an intermediate level project.
Date: Thursday, March 4
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

SHEEPY PANTS
“From this pattern you can make shorts or longies, (soaker and pants in one). These are instructions for knitting in the round, making seamless pants. …It has 6 sizes, newborn to toddler, as well as simple instructions to customize for any size you want. Included in the pattern are instructions for 3 different waistbands, several styles of drawstrings, clear instructions for short rows and 2 styles of crotch gusset for great fit, and 12 different types of leg cuffs. It also teaches you how to kitchener stitch with lots of pictures to walk you through it. Completely comprehensive!”
Date: Thursdays, March 4, 11, 18
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $66.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

FREE WASHCLOTH CLASS
Washcloths have been so popular lately that we are having another free class! Our cloth patterns for March are still a surprise! Bring your size 6 or 7 needles and have some fun! There is a $5.00 kit fee for the yarn and pattern.
Date: Saturday, March 6
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: Free
Instructor: Meg Smith

SLIP INTO SOCKS
Cold feet? Learn to knit socks and have a project for those chilly spring evenings. In this class you will learn how to measure your foot, turn a heel, finish the toe and end up with a fantastic piece of knitting. Some experience with double point needles is good but not necessary.
Date: Tuesdays, March 9, 16, 23, 30
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $88.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

SPRING BERET
“Perfect for Springing into Summer, this slouchy beret is worked in the round using an easy - to - memorize lace pattern. Easy and quick, you can whip this up in the car on the way to the beach for the weekend! Two versions are provided for an extra slouchy and a less slouchy look (Do you just lounge on the beach, or do you get up and move? Either way, très chic!).” Natalie Larson
Date: Thursdays, March 11, 18
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

WATERFALL BEADED SCARF
Jane Davis has designed another stunning scarf with worsted weight yarn and beads. Big surprise, more beads! I already have the yarn and beads in stock so you can do some one - stop shopping. This is one of the simpler ways to knit with beads; if you know how to knit and purl you can make this. The beads will need to be strung before class so please come in early to pick your supplies. The pattern has detailed directions for grafting the two sides together and you can always come in when you finish both sides for some hands - on help.
Date: Saturday, March 13
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

FRONDLY HAT
Are you ready for a slightly different take on a hat? “The band for this hat is knit lengthwise, and then joined into a circle. The stitches for the sides and crown of the hat are then picked up along one edge of this band.” Sarah - Hope Parmeter. The band is a very pretty lace pattern and crown of the hat is knit in seed stitch.
Date: Tuesdays, March 16, 23
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

MULTIDIRECTIONAL DIAGONAL SCARF
I have a great way to use up some of your leftover yarns. The pattern is easy and great for beginners using simple increases and decreases to create interlocking triangles. Bring all of your scraps and we will work with you on putting all of the colors together.
Date: Saturday, March 20
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

OLIVIA’S BUTTERFLY HAT – CROCHET
Such a cute hat! You can make matching mom and daughter hats if you want to. This is a great pattern for just beyond beginners.
Date: Saturday, March 20
Time: 12:00noon - 2:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

LUCITA HAT
“Where lace meets cables at the intersection of bead blvd.” Yes, Meg is fascinated with beads this season, why do you ask? This pattern will need to be purchased online at www.wovenspun.etsy.com before class. You will also need 200 size 5 or 6 seed beads. Homework is to string the beads and knit the ribbing so we can get started right away on the beads.
Date: Thursday, March 25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

WATERFALL BEADED SCARF
Jane Davis has designed another stunning scarf with worsted weight yarn and beads. Big surprise, more beads! I already have the yarn and beads in stock so you can do some one - stop shopping. This is one of the simpler ways to knit with beads; if you know how to knit and purl you can make this. The beads will need to be strung before class so please come in early to pick your supplies. The pattern has detailed directions for grafting the two sides together and you can always come in when you finish both sides for some hands - on help.
Date: Thursday, March 25
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

KNIT ‘N’ NOSH
We will be having a potluck and knitting, crocheting and spinning night, so add it to your schedule and plan on a great time. Please bring your favorite dish, one or several projects and your fun attitude. We will eat until we can't see straight and then knit the night away.
Date: Friday, March 26
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: A potluck dish

SPINNING DAY
Join us for a fun afternoon of spinning, talking and relaxing. Any level of spinning ability is welcome. Bring your wheels and spindles and play!
Date: Saturday, March 27
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Fee: none

PROMENADE NECKWARMER
“A scarf for the most blustery of weather. A simple but effective and eye - catching cable pattern makes this warm and luxurious to boot.” Mimi Hill. This would be a great way to learn how to make cables. Any soft, worsted weight yarn would make a lovely neck warmer.
Date: Tuesday, March 30
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

KNITTING PARTIES
Schedule some time for you and your friends to learn knitting together. Meg will come to your home and work with your group in a comfortable, casual environment. This is also a great way for new moms to take a class without having to deal with daycare. Play date and knit time in one session!
Fee: $15.00 per person per hour
Instructor: Meg Smith

PRIVATE LESSONS FOR KNITTING OR CROCHET
Do you need some quiet time for knitting? Can’t concentrate when the gang is in the store? Call to schedule your private lesson with Meg. We can meet in the morning or evening to work through your pattern or get you started again.
Fee: $20.00 per hour
Instructor: Meg Smith

Project Orange

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I recieved this letter from Debbie Milla of Milla Vineyards in Fresno.

“Now I need your help with something else. On Feb 11th the SPCA is shipping 85-100 small animals to Canada. As you all know it is cold in Canada and on the plane. We are hoping to get sweaters made for the dogs.
If you knit, crochet or even sew we are begging for your help. Our Coats 4 Corkey did give them about 25 coats but we need more.

The girls at the shelter are asking a huge favor. If you could make them “ORANGE” they would really appreciate it. The reason is a way to show the lady who is sponsoring the plane how much we appreciate what she is doing. I think the name of the program is Project Orange. But we would appreciate ANY COLOR. I have several patterns available. Or you can go online and look it up in Google. There were tons. I am trying to get some yarn donated and if I do I will let you know. Please contact me if you have any questions or please pass this along to anyone you know would love to help.”

If anyone wants to help we have some orange yarn in the shop and ready to go. The sweaters and blankets need to finished by February 9. You can drop them off at the shop or contact Brenda at the SPCA or Debbie Milla at 246-5893.

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Happy New Year!

I was told this one day in the shop:
"What you do on New Year's Day is what you will do all year." I like it! This is our theme for the shop on January 1st.

New Year's Eve and Day Schedule

Thursday, December 31
11:00am to 5:30pm

New Year's Day, Friday, January 1
12:00noon to 4:00pm

Saturday, January 2 is back to our regular hours 11:00am to 5:30pm

Free Classes on January 1st
We will be having two free classes during the day. You can learn to make a cute little beaded bag that is great for beginners, or an intriguing scarf with a neat star stitch. The bag uses fingering weight yarn, size 5 or 6 beads and a size 4 needle. The scarf looks good in any weight of yarn and the appropriate needles. All supplies are available at the shop.

Each class will be running concurrently so drop in whenever you can't take anymore football games.

Happy Knitting,
- Meg at Ancient Pathways
ancientpathways@sbcglobal.net

Holiday Hours

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Happy Holidays Everyone! The store will be closed on December 24th and 25th. We will be open for shopping at 11:00am on Saturday, December 26th.

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Special Holiday Projects Just for You!

Take some time to recharge yourself in the midst of all your Holiday planning and join your friends at Ancient Pathways this Saturday, December 19, 2009. Come in, pick up some free patterns for quick-to-knit gifts, stay awhile to knit, and eat some cookies from Charlotte's Bakery.

One of our special events will include a raffle for a signed copy of Knitting Little Luxuries. Every customer in the door will receive a raffle ticket for the book. There will be free handouts of quick-to-knit projects. As a special bonus we will have peer knit counselors to provide emotional support for finishing your projects.

Ancient Pathways will be open from 11:00am to 5:30pm so you can come by before or after your Saturday errands. Remember, Tower District has some really great local stores to find unique presents, great restaurants, and lots of parking.

KNIT 'N NOSH AND GIFT EXCHANGE
Join us on Friday, December 18 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. We will be having a potluck, gift exchange and knitting, crocheting and spinning night. Please bring a wrapped hand made gift and we will exchange presents with others who understand the love and work that goes into handwork. We will eat until we can't see straight and then knit the night away.
Date: Friday, December 18
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Fee: A potluck dish

LUCITA HAT
"Where lace meets cables at the intersection of bead blvd." Yet another great way to add beads to your knitting. Yes, Meg's fascinated with beads this season, why do you ask? This pattern will need to be purchased online from the designer before class. Go to www.wovenspun.etsy.com
to buy it. You will also need 200 size
5 or 6 seed beads.
Date: Tuesday, December 29
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

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CLASSES and EVENTS for WINTER 2009-2010

KNIT’N NOSH
Join us on Friday, November 27 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. We will be having an Anti-Turkey potluck and knitting, crocheting and spinning night. There will be a potluck on the 4th Friday of every month, so add it to your schedule and plan on a great time. Please bring your favorite dish, one or several projects and your fun attitude. We will eat until we can't see straight and then knit the night away.
Date: Friday, November 27
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: A potluck dish

SPINNING DAY
Join us for a fun afternoon of spinning, talking and relaxing. Any level of spinning ability is welcome. Bring your wheels and spindles and play!
Date: Saturday, November 28
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Fee: none

A TASTE OF KNITTING
Come see what all the knitting excitement is about! This is a two-part class in which you will learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. If you have taken the class before and feel that you need a refresher, come on and join us again.
Date: Tuesdays, December 1, 8
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado

WATERFALL BEADED SCARF
Jane Davis has designed another stunning scarf with worsted weight yarn and beads. Big surprise, more beads! I already have the yarn and beads in stock so you can do some one stop shopping. This is one of the simpler ways to knit with beads; if you know how to knit and purl you can make this. The beads will need to be strung before class so please come in early to pick your supplies. The pattern has detailed directions for grafting the two sides together and you can always come in when you finish both sides for some hands on help.
Date: Tuesday, December 1
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

FETCHING
These charming fingerless mitts make wonderful Christmas presents. From Knitty.com “The cables hold the gloves nicely at your wrist and across your knuckles, and are excellent for keeping you warm yet unhindered while knitting, typing, or enjoying a coffee at an outdoor café. If you have never tried knitting cables before, this would be an excellent project to start with.”
Date: Thursdays, December 3, 10
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

KABOB REVERSIBLE SCARF
This beautiful scarf is a great introduction to lace knitting. It can be knit with any weight yarn and at the width that you like your scarves to be.
Date: Thursday, December 3
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

MEDITATIVE KNIT OR CROCHET
Knitting is a really fine way to clear your mind. This workshop will be about filling your project with peaceful thoughts. There will be a minimum of talking and a maximum of peacefulness. A prayer shawl is a good choice of project but any project is okay. If you want to donate a shawl it will be gratefully accepted. We are in the process of finding a group to donate to.
Date: Friday, December 4
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fee: $11.00 plus materials
Instructor: Sara Peters

GET WIRED BRACELET
Sparkly and easy to knit! These fantastic bracelets don’t need a gauge. You will need approximately 60 beads of any size that fits onto the wire. Beads from size 8 seed beads to 8mm including stones and crystals will look good together. Wire and beads should be available at any local bead store. The wire is 24 gauge and comes in various colors.
Date: Saturday, December 5
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

FABERGE NECK WARMER
This is a beautiful, beaded neck warmer and will make a stunning holiday gift. Looks like you took days when we all know it took only a mere handful of hours. Worsted weight yarn and size 5 beads are needed along with a crochet hook, size 9. We will have the beads in stock for you, as it seems most bead stores don’t carry the size 5 beads.
Date: December 8
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

GET WIRED BRACELET
Sparkly and easy to knit! These fantastic bracelets don’t need a gauge. You will need approximately 60 beads of any size that fits onto the wire. Beads from size 8 seed beads to 8mm including stones and crystals will look good together. Wire and beads should be available at any local bead store. The wire is 24 gauge and comes in various colors.
Date: Wednesday, December 9
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

ZEEBEE HAT
Finally, a different take on making a hat. This one is knitted flat, in garter stitch and uses a crochet chain cast on, short rows and garter stitch grafting. The pattern is generated online using your stitch and row gauge. Any size of yarn will work; you just have to make a swatch before the class starts.
Date: Thursday, December 10
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

FREE WASHCLOTH CLASS
Washcloths have been so popular lately that we are having another free class! Our cloth patterns for December will be a penguin or a snowflake. Bring your size 6 or 7 needles and have some fun! There is a $5.00 kit fee for the yarn and pattern.
Date: Saturday, December 12
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Fee: Free
Instructor: Meg Smith

BOOMTOWN SCARF
This simple scarf is quick to knit and fun to wear. It uses an interesting way of knitting into yarn over’s. Any size of yarn will work and you can customize the width of the scarf to your own taste.
Date: Tuesday, December 15
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

KNIT’N NOSH/GIFT EXCHANGE
Join us on Friday, December 18 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. We will be having a potluck, gift exchange and knitting, crocheting and spinning night. Please bring a wrapped hand made gift and we will exchange presents with others who understand the love and work that goes into handwork. We will eat until we can't see straight and then knit the night away.
Date: Friday, December 18
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: A potluck dish

December 22nd and 23rd are the last days to send in any family members to buy cool stuff for you. We can also sell Ancient Pathways Gift Certificates over the phone if your spouse has Knit Store Phobia!

SPINNING DAY
Join us for a fun afternoon of spinning, talking and relaxing. Any level of spinning ability is welcome. Bring your wheels and spindles and play!
Date: Saturday, December 26
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Fee: none

LUCITA HAT
“Where lace meets cables at the intersection of bead blvd.” Yet another great way to add beads to your knitting. Yes, Meg’s fascinated with beads this season, why do you ask? This pattern will need to be purchased online from the designer before class. Go to www.wovenspun.etsy.com to buy it. You will also need 200 size 5 or 6 seed beads.
Date: Tuesday, December 29
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

FUZZY FEET
Description from Knitty.com: “These slippers are made by knitting a pair of gigantic and I mean GIGANTIC! socks at a very loose gauge, then slowly felting them either in the washing machine or by hand to a custom fit.” They are a great way to learn how to knit socks, without having to use tiny needles. It’s a quick knit and most mistakes you make will disappear in the felting process.
Date: Tuesdays, January 5, 12
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

A TASTE OF KNITTING
Come see what all the knitting excitement is about! This is a two-part class in which you will learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. If you have taken the class before and feel that you need a refresher, come on and join us again.
Date: Tuesdays, January 5, 12
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado

STEEKING WITHOUT FEAR
Nothing scares knitters more than the thought of cutting into their knitting. Come learn how to do this useful technique, which allows you to knit everything in the round, (no purling) and then cut to make a cardigan without it falling apart.
Date: Thursday, January 7
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

WATERFALL BEADED SCARF
Jane Davis has designed another stunning scarf with worsted weight yarn and beads. Big surprise, more beads! I already have the yarn and beads in stock so you can do some one stop shopping. This is one of the simpler ways to knit with beads; if you know how to knit and purl you can make this. The beads will need to be strung before class so please come in early to pick your supplies. The pattern has detailed directions for grafting the two sides together and you can always come in when you finish both sides for some hands on help.
Date: Saturday, January 9
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

MEDITATIVE KNIT OR CROCHET
Knitting is a really fine way to clear one’s mind. This workshop will be about filling your project with peaceful thoughts. There will be a minimum of talking and a maximum of peacefulness. A prayer shawl is a good choice of project but any project is okay. If you want to donate a shawl it will be gratefully accepted. We are in the process of finding a group to donate to.
Date: Friday, January 15
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fee: $11.00 plus materials
Instructor: Sara Peters

KNIT’N NOSH/WHINE AND CHEESE NIGHT
We will be having a potluck, and knitting, crocheting and spinning night. For January our theme is a Whine and Cheese night so feel free to bring a bottle of wine or some cheese and we will whine together about the holidays. Please bring your favorite dish, one or several projects and your fun attitude. We will eat until we can't see straight and then knit the night away.
Date: Friday, January 22
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: A potluck dish

BABY SURPRISE JACKET
We will be knitting Elizabeth Zimmerman’s most enduring baby sweater. It is all garter stitch and you end with an amorphous shape that amazingly sews into a baby sweater. We have a spreadsheet that will make knitting this jacket easier.
Dates: Tuesdays, January 26, February 2,9
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $66.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

SPINNING DAY
Join us for a fun afternoon of spinning, talking and relaxing. Any level of spinning ability is welcome. Bring your wheels and spindles and play!
Date: Saturday, January 30
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Fee: none

KNITTING PARTIES
Schedule some time for you and your friends to learn knitting together. Meg will come to your home and work with your group in a comfortable, casual environment. This is also a great way for new moms to take a class without having to deal with daycare. Play date and knit time in one session!
Fee: $15.00 per person per hour
Instructor: Meg Smith

PRIVATE LESSONS FOR KNITTING OR CROCHET
Do you need some quiet time for knitting? Can’t concentrate when the gang is in the store? Call to schedule your private lesson with Meg. We can meet in the morning or evening to work through your pattern or get you started again.
Fee: $20.00 per hour
Instructor: Meg Smith

Checkerboard Scarf Free Pattern

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Checkerboard Scarf
from
Ancient Pathways

Materials: 200yds Worsted weight yarn
Size 9 needles

Gauge: Worsted yarn-approx 5sts = 1 inch

Cast on 27sts
Row 1. *K3, p3*, repeat 3 more times, end with k3.
Row 2. *P3, k3*, repeat 3 more times, end with p3.
Row 3. *K3, p3*, repeat 3 more times, end with k3.
Row 4. *P3, k3*, repeat 3 more times, end with p3.

Row 5. *P3, k3*, repeat 3 more times, end with p3.
Row 6. *K3, p3*, repeat 3 more times, end with k3.
Row 7. *P3, k3*, repeat 3 more times, end with p3.
Row 8. *K3, p3*, repeat 3 more times, end with k3.

Repeat rows 1-8 for as long as you want. End with rows 1-4.
Bind off in pattern. Weave in ends.

October and November 2009 Classes

2009-10-02T18:20:00.000-07:00

Finally! The new schedule is here. Sheesh!(picture lots of grins and some lovely sarcasm on my end.)

A TASTE OF KNITTING
Come see what all the knitting excitement is about! This is a two-part class in which you will learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. If you have taken the class before and feel that you need a refresher, come on and join us again.
Date: Tuesdays, October 13, 20
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado

CALORIMETRY
"Calorimetry is a scientific term describing the measurement of heat lost or gained.
Knit hats are a wonderful way to block out the cold, but when you have long hair it usually requires wearing it down, not often the most comfortable option on a blustery day. This headscarf allows you to wear your hair up while keeping your ears warm and preventing heat from escaping from the top of your head." Quoted from the designer, Kathryn Schoendorf.
Date: Tuesday, October 15
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

MEDITATIVE KNIT OR CROCHET
Knitting is a really fine way to clear one’s mind. This workshop will be about filling your project with peaceful thoughts. There will be a minimum of talking and a maximum of peacefulness. A prayer shawl is a good choice of project but any project is okay. If you want to donate a shawl it will be gratefully accepted. We are in the process of finding a group to donate to.
Date: Friday, October 16
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fee: $11.00 plus materials
Instructor: Sara Peters

ROCK STAR TOES AND KNIT PROJECT
Grab a couple of friends and have a spa day at Ancient Pathways. We will have Sandra of Wood-N-Nails here to give the participants a Rock Star Pedicure and Meg will have a Rock Star purse kit for you to knit. Rock Star is "A Pedi with Bling". Includes nail prep of trim, file, cuticle attention and Glitter Bling applied with a Gel prep that lasts 6 - 8 weeks. Removal is done with Pedicure and filing procedure.
Date: Sunday, October 18
Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Fee: $65.00 include pedicure and kit for purse
Instructor: Meg Smith
Manicurist: Sandra Wood

HOLIDAY GIFT SCARF
A really fun and easy scarf for everyone to make. It uses a simple ribbed pattern in any size of yarn with the addition of some strategically dropped stitches. Our store sample has beads crocheted onto the ends after the scarf has been finished and we would love to teach you how easy it is.
Date: Thursday, October 22
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

KNIT’N NOSH
Join us on Friday, October 23 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. We will be having a potluck and knitting, crocheting and spinning night. There will be a potluck on the 4th Friday of every month, so add it to your schedule and plan on a great time. Please bring your favorite dish, one or several projects and your fun attitude. We will eat until we can't see straight and then knit the night away.
Date: Friday, October 23
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: A potluck dish

BEGINNING CROCHET
Join us for an evening of hooking. Get your mind out of the gutter! This is a quick intro or refresher class on basic crochet. You will learn how to make the beginning chain and single crochet, more if you pick up techniques fast.
Date: Thursday, October 29
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

BEGINNING BASIC SOCKS
Winter’s here and your toes are cold. It’s time to make warm, cozy socks and save on your heating bill. You will learn how to take measurements, cast on in the round, work that interesting heel turning and the kitchener stitch.
Date: Thursdays, October 29, November 5, 12, 19
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $88.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

FREE WASHCLOTH CLASS
Washcloths have been so popular lately that we are having another free class! The pattern choices will include another Halloween design and something for Thanksgiving. Bring your size 6 or 7 needles and knit along with us. There is a $5.45 kit fee for the hand dyed yarn. The pattern is free to all participants.
Date: Saturday, October 31
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Fee: Free
Instructor: Meg Smith

SPINNING DAY
Join us for a fun afternoon of spinning, talking and relaxing. Any level of spinning ability is welcome. Bring your wheels and spindles and play!
Date: Saturday, October 31
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Fee: none

A TASTE OF KNITTING
Come see what all the knitting excitement is about! This is a two-part class in which you will learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. If you have taken the class before and feel that you need a refresher, come on and join us again.
Date: Tuesdays, November 3, 10
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado

EASY LACE SHAWL
Any size of yarn will work beautifully in this pattern. Pick your yarn, hand dyed or solid, grab some needles and let’s go! You can make a cozy winter shawl or a lacy, lightweight shawl. It has simple stitches but has enough interest to keep even advanced knitters going.
Date: Tuesdays, November 3, 10
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

FABERGE NECK WARMER
This is a beautiful, beaded neck warmer and will make a stunning holiday gift. Looks like you took days when we all know it took only a mere handful of hours. Worsted weight yarn and size 5 beads are needed along with a crochet hook, size 9. We will have the beads in stock for you, as it seems most bead stores don’t carry the size 5 beads.
Date: Thursday, November 5
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

WATERFALL SCARF
Jane Davis has designed another stunning scarf with worsted weight yarn and beads. Big surprise, more beads! I already have the yarn and beads in stock so you can do some one stop shopping. This is one of the simpler ways to knit with beads; if you know how to knit and purl you can make this. The beads will need to be strung before class so please come in early to pick your supplies. The pattern has detailed directions for grafting the two sides together and you can always come in when you finish both sides for some hands on help.
Date: Saturday, November 7
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

SQUARE CAKE PURSE
From knitty.com, "This pattern was inspired by the yarn I used to make it – my favorite place to find inspiration.
The bag has diamond stitch panels running vertically up the body of the bag.
The handles act as both handle and closure making it easy to knit and use. Simply twist one handle, then pass the other handle through the hole, and you’re good to go!"
We will be using yarn from Tilli Thomas. Luscious silk with either beads or sequins strung onto the yarn. Sign up early so we can order the special color of your dreams.
Date: Thursdays, November 12, 19
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

MEDTATIVE KNIT OR CROCHET
Knitting is a really fine way to clear one’s mind. This workshop will be about filling your project with peaceful thoughts. There will be a minimum of talking and a maximum of peacefulness. A prayer shawl is a good choice of project but any project is ok. If you want to donate a shawl it will be gratefully accepted. We are in the process of finding a group to donate to.
Date: Friday, November 13
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fee: $11.00 plus materials
Instructor: Sara Peters

ODESSA HAT
More fun with beads! Meg just can't stay away from them. Odessa is a lovely hat that has beads spiraling around it. You may make it with our without beads depending on the gender of the person you are knitting for. If you use beads you will need to purchase approximately 150 size 6 beads. There is some homework for this hat. Students will need to string the beads and knit the beginning ribbing before class so that we may concentrate on the main body of the hat.
Date: Tuesday, November 17
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

NORWEGIAN STAR EAR FLAP HAT
This is a great way to learn the fair isle technique and have a great hat when you are done. The hat has wonderful earflaps, stars around the middle and those cute little ties to hold it on. It also comes sized for children and adults. You will need two colors of worsted weight yarn and size 7 circular needles or whatever will get the gauge.
Date: Tuesdays, November 17, 24
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

CROCHET FOR KNITTERS
Do you know the basics of crochet and are just afraid to use it on garments? Meg can help. Even if you don’t know how she can show you. You will learn how to add a simple single crochet edge and the infamous crab stitch. If you would like a fancier stitch, we can do that too. Lose your fear and come play with crochet.
Date: Saturday, November 21
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

BEADED RIB SOCKS
“Designed especially for those multi-colored sock yarns you can’t resist. The stitch pattern is a variation of an interrupted rib, with beads highlighting the pattern shift. Simple yet fascinating!” Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer. This is another one where the beads need to be strung before class so please come in ahead of time to pick your yarn.
Date: Saturday, November 21, 28
Time: 11:30am-1:30pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

KNIT’N NOSH
Join us on Friday, November 27 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. We will be having an Anti-Turkey potluck and knitting, crocheting and spinning night. There will be a potluck on the 4th Friday of every month, so add it to your schedule and plan on a great time. Please bring your favorite dish, one or several projects and your fun attitude. We will eat until we can't see straight and then knit the night away.
Date: Friday, November 27
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: A potluck dish

SPINNING DAY
Join us for a fun afternoon of spinning, talking and relaxing. Any level of spinning ability is welcome. Bring your wheels and spindles and play!
Date: Saturday, November 28
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Fee: none

Fall is here! (at least for a little while)

2009-09-30T10:34:00.000-07:00

It's in the air and I'm freezing. You all know I'm the summer loving freak! So, to counteract the chill we all need to start knitting on Wool, Cashmere and Alpaca.

In order to get you in the mood we have some new classes for October and November. Coming up the soonest is the Lucita Hat on Thursday, October 1 from 6-8pm, Mindful Knitting is on Friday, October 2 from 6-7pm and Saturday, October 3 is another of our Free Washcloth classes from 9-11am. We will be working on Halloween themed patterns with your choice of Orangey or Purple hand dyed cotton yarn.

More classes to come soon, just call for more info if you can't wait. 559-264-1874.

Anzula Luxury Fibers Trunk Show

2009-09-02T17:33:00.000-07:00

We are having a special showing of Anzula yarns, showcasing some new colors and your past favorites. Starting Tuesday, September 8 through Saturday, September 19 you can come by and fondle the luxury fibers from one of our favorite local dyers, Sabrina Famellos-Schmidt.

For those of you who couldn't be at Sock Summit, we will have an assortment of the special colors she designed for the Dye for Glory contest. The colors are Beer O'Clock, 1 Red Shoe and Ode to the Sock. These went really fast at the show so come in early and get yours!

Some of the luscious fibers are Sea Cell/Silk, Superfine Merino/Alpaca, Superwash Merino/Cashmere/Nylon and of course our standby's of Merino Lace and Superwash Merino/Nylon.

Come roll in the yarn with us! (Ok, not really. Sounded good though didn't it?)

Origami Sweater

2009-09-02T17:28:00.000-07:00

Our latest sweater Knitalong is the Origami Sweater designed by Linda Daniels. I have to say NONE of the pictures that you see on Ravelry give justice to the pure genius design of this sweater. It honestly doesn't get any easier. Two rectangles, simple stitch pattern, 4 seams, and voila you get the most cheeky design. Dolman sleeves, scooped back ... delicious. It's what I call Couture Knitting. It feels like a cloud of a shawl but stays on like a sweater.

We are still placing orders for the kits, you'll have to come by the store, check out the sample cards, and order what works best for you. We've got a card full of beautiful Melange colors (what I would call heathered) and 3 tiers of beautiful solids. Probably about 80 colors to choose from in all. And I'm not exaggerating. So far it has looked great on almost everyone who has tried it on. It is available in S/M and L/XL.

If you'd like to join in on the newest knitting sensation, please stop by or give us a call. We'd love to have you join in for your next "Favorite" sweater.

NEW CLASSES FALL 2009

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ON THE SUNNY SIDE BABY HAT
What a cute baby hat! It has a nice little lace edging that can be knitted with the holes open or closed. This hat is a good introduction to lace knitting and works up quickly in a worsted weight yarn.
Date: Tuesday August 25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE GROUP
Join us for a fun evening of laughs and healing. Ideally we will be making comfort shawls to donate to the critically ill. This is a perfect time for those of you who can't contain yourselves for the Meditative Knitting group! Please bring a joke to share so that we can include them in the gifts and make each other laugh lots. Free patterns for comfort shawls will be available to participants.
Date: Thursday, August 27
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fee: $11.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

KNIT’N NOSH
Join us on Friday, August 28 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. We will be having a potluck and knitting, crocheting and spinning night. There will be a potluck on the 4th Friday of every month, so add it to your schedule and plan on a great time. Please bring your favorite dish, one or several projects and your fun attitude. We will eat until we can't see straight and then knit the night away.
Date: Friday, August 28
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: A potluck dish

SOCK HEELS
Learn how to turn a heel and pick up the instep stitches. We will cover a couple of different heel flaps and the dreaded pick up section. You will need to come to class with one or several socks to the heel point.
Date: Saturday, August 29
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

BEADED HEARTS BABY HAT
Every child (or adult for that matter), needs a sparkly beaded hat! Anyone who knows how to knit a hat will be ready for this class. Beads will be used instead of Fair Isle knitting for the heart motifs. You will need to string the beads, cast on and knit several rows before the class, as you will be focusing on learning how to knit with beads and a chart. When you sign up be sure to ask for the homework details.
Date: Saturday, August 29
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

SPINNING DAY
Join us for a fun afternoon of spinning, talking and relaxing. Any level of spinning ability is welcome. Bring your wheels and spindles and play!
Date: Saturday, August 29
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Fee: none

A TASTE OF KNITTING
Come see what all the knitting excitement is about! This is a two-part class in which you will learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. If you have taken the class before and feel that you need a refresher, come on and join us again.
Date: Tuesdays, September 1, 8
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Mark Guardado

BEADED VINE SCARF
More lace and beads! This lovely scarf can use a variety of yarn weights and size 6 or 8 beads depending on your yarn choice. You will learn how to use a chart and knit with beads. Our sample used 264 size 6 beads. If you want to bead the whole scarf you will need to purchase approx. 60 grams of your size bead. Beads will need to be strung before class starts.
Date: Tuesdays, September 1, 8
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

BEGINNING CROCHET
Fun and funky is the new buzzword for crochet. We would love to help you learn or even relearn this easy technique. You just need the creative spirit, a hook and some yarn. We will help you with the rest.
Date: Thursdays, September 10, 17
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

ZEEBEE HAT
Finally, a different take on making a hat. This one is knitted flat, in garter stitch and uses a crochet chain cast on, short rows and garter stitch grafting. The pattern is generated online using your stitch and row gauge. Any size of yarn will work; you just have to make a swatch before the class starts.
Date: Thursdays, September 3, 10
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

HELENA BABY SWEATER
From the description on Knitty.com:
“This pretty little sweater-dress is knit using top-down raglan construction for minimal finishing. Using a hand-dyed semi-solid yarn allows for some color variation without obscuring the lacy “skirt” pattern. The tie closures were actually an afterthought, when I couldn’t find the perfect buttons, but they add charm and interest to the bodice portion of the sweater. If you prefer buttons, it would be easy to add buttonholes in the middle row of the placket. “
Date: Thursdays, September 10, 17, 24
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $66.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

MEDITATIVE KNIT OR CROCHET
Knitting is a really fine way to clear one’s mind. This workshop will be about filling your project with peaceful thoughts. There will be a minimum of talking and a maximum of peacefulness. A prayer shawl is a good choice of project but any project is okay. If you want to donate a shawl it will be gratefully accepted. We are in the process of finding a group to donate to.
Date: Friday, September 11
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fee: $11.00 plus materials
Instructor: Sara Peters

GREEN BEAD SOUP BRACELET
A unique jewelry statement, this chunky bracelet is made using a single crochet stitch, the easiest crochet stitch out there. You will need at least 400 beads of mixed sizes and textures. Meg says “Fun, fun, fun! More beads!”
Date: Saturday, September 12
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

WATCHFUL CHAOS SOCKS
Cables and lace! What could be better? In a sock, that’s what could be better. This sock uses a two-stitch cable no cable needle is needed. (Say that 3 times fast.) This is a lovely intermediate project. The class is set to get you through the beginning up to the heel and it is expected that you will know how to finish up on your own. As always, we are here for any follow up help you may need. You may use double point needles or magic loop for this sock.
Date: Saturday, September 12, 19
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

JUST ENOUGH RUFFLES SCARF
From Laura Chau, “A fun, quick-knitting scarf with just enough ruffle, perfect for showing off super soft yarns and handspuns! This scarf is shaped with short rows and gently curves towards the ends - perfect for wrapping around your neck with not too much bulk. Keep warm with a nice merino wool, or make it lighter in silk or cotton. Any way you work it, this scarf is just enough!”
Date: Tuesdays, September 15, 22
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

FELTED ENTRELAC CLUTCH
This is the variegated orange purse Meg made and everyone wants. Come play with us and make your own. Some knowledge of how the Entrelac technique works will make the project easier but is not necessary. The purse is knit in garter stitch and felted after it’s sewn together.
Date: Thursdays, September 17, 24, October 1
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $66.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE GROUP
Join us for a fun evening of laughs and healing. Ideally we will be making comfort shawls to donate to the critically ill. This is a perfect time for those of you who can't contain yourselves for the Meditative Knitting group! Please bring a joke to share so that we can include them in the gifts and make each other laugh lots. Free patterns for comfort shawls will be available to participants.
Date: Friday, September 18
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fee: $11.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

A TASTE OF KNITTING
Come see what all the knitting excitement is about! This is a two-part class in which you will learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. If you have taken the class before and feel that you need a refresher, come on and join us again.
Date: Fridays, September 18, 25
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

FREE WASHCLOTH CLASS
Washcloths have been so popular lately that we are having another free class! Our cloth for September is still a secret. Come in that day with size 6 or 7 needles and find out what the pattern will be. There is a $5.00 kit fee for the yarn and pattern.
Date: Saturday, September 19
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Fee: Free
Instructor: Meg Smith

KNIT’N NOSH
Join us on Friday, September 25 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. We will be having a potluck and knitting, crocheting and spinning night. There will be a potluck on the 4th Friday of every month, so add it to your schedule and plan on a great time. Please bring your favorite dish, one or several projects and your fun attitude. We will eat until we can't see straight and then knit the night away.
Date: Friday, September 25
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: A potluck dish

SPINNING DAY
Join us for a fun afternoon of spinning, talking and relaxing. Any level of spinning ability is welcome. Bring your wheels and spindles and play!
Date: Saturday, September 26
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Fee: none

OH MY, BABY BOOTIES
Learn to make simple little baby booties and then embellish to your heart’s content! These are quick to make and you can add flowers or bows or masculine little additions for every baby you know.
Date: Tuesday, September 29
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $22.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

LUCITA HAT
“Where lace meets cables at the intersection of bead blvd.” Another great new way to add beads to your knitting. Yes, Meg’s fascinated with beads this season, why do you ask? This pattern will need to be purchased online from the designer before class. Go to www.wovenspun.etsy.com to buy it. You will also need 200 size 6 beads strung before the class begins.
Date: Thursday, October 1, 8
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Jolene Meurer

MEDITATIVE KNIT OR CROCHET
Knitting is a really fine way to clear one’s mind. This workshop will be about filling your project with peaceful thoughts. There will be a minimum of talking and a maximum of peacefulness. A prayer shawl is a good choice of project but any project is okay. If you want to donate a shawl it will be gratefully accepted. We are in the process of finding a group to donate to.
Date: Friday, October 2
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fee: $11.00 plus materials
Instructor: Sara Peters

FREE HALLOWEEN PROJECT CLASS
I know that many of you love Halloween as much as I love Christmas so I am planning a fun morning of Halloween related projects to get you ready. You will have your choice of a knitted pumpkin, some knitted ghosties or a Batty dishcloth. Each kit will cost $6.00 and include the tax.
Date: Saturday, October 3
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Fee: Free
Instructor: Meg Smith

BLUE STEPS BABY BOOTIES
The cutest baby booties ever! These use the Half-Brioche Stitch a unique construction to really keep you entertained. This is most definitely an intermediate project and magic loop is the preferred technique. You
will also learn the magic cast on which is good for toe up socks. I really enjoyed making these and hope
you will also.
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 13
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $44.00 plus materials
Instructor: Meg Smith

KNITTING PARTIES
Schedule some time for you and your friends to learn knitting together. Meg will come to your home and work with you in comfortable, casual environment. This is also a great way for new moms to take a class without having to deal with daycare. Play date and knit time in one session!
Fee: $15.00 per person per hour
Instructor: Meg Smith

PRIVATE LESSONS FOR KNITTING OR CROCHET
Do you need some quiet time for knitting? Can’t concentrate when the gang is in the store? Call to schedule your private lesson with Meg. We can meet in the morning or evening to work through your pattern or get you started again.
Fee: $20.00 per hour
Instructor: Meg Smith

Fall Classes 2009

2009-08-18T20:59:00.000-07:00

The new class schedule is ready! Obviously not online yet. ; ) Come on into the shop and pick up a copy for yourself and plan to have fun with us.

Before School Starts Classes for Moms and Teachers (and everyone else of course!)

2009-08-06T23:26:00.000-07:00

I thought that we would get in a week of classes before everyone goes back to school. It should be lots of fun! Think of it as camp for the grown-ups.

Tuesday, August 11 - Fish Net Scarf 6-8pm
This is an intermediate level scarf using k2tog's and yo's. The scarf can be made with a ruffle or not. Either version looks great.
Fee: $22.00 plus materials

Tuesdays, August 11 and 18 - Beginning Knitting 6-8pm

Have you wanted to learn to knit? Now is the time! Join Mark as he guides you
through the basic stitches, casting on and binding off. It is fun and relaxing, really!
Fee: $44.00 plus materials

Wednesday, August 12 - Calorimetry, 9-11am
The Calorimetry head wrap is a great project for these last days of summer. Quick to knit and not heavy on your lap, it will make great gifts for all your friends.
Fee: $22.00 plus materials

Thursday, August 13 - Get Wired Bracelet, 9-11am
Meg's favorite! You can easily knit one up quickly once you learn how to knit with wire. The beads are the best part, sparkly! Ok, I really like making these and you will too. Please call ahead to reserve as you will need to get supplies before class.
Fee: $22.00 plus materials

Thursday, August 13 - Switch Your Technique - Continental to English or vice versa, 6-7pm
Bring your sense of humor and learn how to knit Continental if you knit English and English if you knit Continental.
Fee: $11.00

Friday, August 14 - Tribble Scrubbie, 9-11am

These are really great! I am making them for everyone this Christmas. You can make several out of one ball of yarn and they are super simple.
Fee: $22.00 plus materials

Friday, August 14 - Mindful Knitting, a great way to relax after a long week, 6-7pm
Join Sara for a relaxing hour of knitting. She has great music, candles and a pretty table. What a nice way to begin your weekend.
Fee: $11.00

Saturday, August 15 - Victorian Cabled Wristlets, 9-11am

Another great holiday present, so start now! These are a really pretty way to dress up your winter coat and not spend a lot buying a new one. You can make a set for each outfit.
Fee: $22.00 plus materials

Call Meg at 559-264-1874 or email us at ancientpathways@sbcglobal.net to hold your spot.
We are gonna have fun!!! Knitting camp for adults!

Pineapple Pizza Party Costs

2009-08-01T16:35:00.001-07:00

Ok Party people, I have total for the Pineapple Pizza night. For pizza only the cost is $7.00; pizza and a lovely, hand dyed pineapple themed washcloth kit the cost is $12.00.

See you Tuesday!

More Free Classes

2009-07-23T17:41:00.001-07:00

I am just so excited about Christmas in July! Four more classes have been added to the day and some special events.

So...the new schedule is:
Miniature Knitting in a Glass Ball - 9am-10am
Holiday Themed Washcloth - 10am-11am
Mini Sweater Ornament - 11:30am-12:30pm
Tribble Dish Scrubby - 1pm-2pm
Knitter's Emergency Kit Ornament - 2:30pm-3:30pm
Knitted Stars Ornament - 4pm-5pm

All classes are free but have a materials fee of $5.00 per kit. Please call or email us to reserve your spot.

Charlotte's Bakery will be open at 9:00am for all class participants and has a special deal throughout the day. Show them your class ticket and receive $1.00 off any purchase of $5.00 or more.

Meg's sister, Susan, has brought down beautiful new markers for you. They will be here through Saturday.

Remember, our Christmas Eve Knit 'n Nosh is Friday night from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Come play!

More details are further down in the posts under Happy Holidays from Ancient Pathways.

Pineapple Pizza Party

2009-07-21T22:55:00.001-07:00

Many of us have discovered that we love pineapple on pizza but no one else in the family does. So...we have decided to have a Pineapple Pizza Party!

Join us on Tuesday night, August 4 starting at 6:00pm for lots of different pineapple loaded pizzas, some pineapple themed patterns and oodles of fun.

Reservations must be made by Thursday, July 30th so that we know how much pizza to order and can then let you know the cost.

Please call or email us at 559-264-1874 or ancientpathways@sbcglobal.net to reserve your Pineapple Pizza space.

Knit 'n Nosh

2009-07-21T22:54:00.001-07:00

Because Saturday is Christmas in July, we are making this month's Knit 'n Nosh on Friday night a Christmas Eve Dinner theme.

If you want to play along with our chilly, winter fantasy, please bring a dish that you would eat during the holidays. If you can make it a summer version, go for it!

Knit n' Nosh is Friday, July 24th, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. We have these on the 4th Friday of every month. Everyone is welcome.

Happy Holidays from Ancient Pathways

2009-07-17T17:20:00.000-07:00

Greetings Happy Crafters,

It's Christmas in July. Please don't whack the messenger with a wet skein!

Ancient Pathways is having a party Saturday, July 25, to help you get a start on your holiday gift-making. It's only 5 months 'til Present Day, so mark your calendar and plan to spend the day in our really cool, air conditioned store, pretending you are ready for the holidays.

Holiday events will start at 9:00am. Iced Hot Chocolate will be served and events will include two free classes to get you started, plus our usual load 'o fun. A handout with lots of free projects which are available on the internet will be given to everyone who comes in the door along with a raffle ticket to win another of our delightful Goodie Bags.

In our first free class we will make a Holiday Ornament that is like a Ship in a Bottle. All materials except knitting needles will be provided for a $5.00 materials fee. You will need to come to class with a set of US size 2 needles. There are some shop needles available to borrow; please call us to reserve a pair. The class will be from 9:00am to 10:00am.

Our second free class will teach you how to make a holiday-themed Dish or Face Cloth. The materials fee for this class is $5.00, and includes a skein of hand dyed cotton. You will need to come to class with US size 7 needles (larger or smaller if your gauge tends to run to tighter or looser). This class will run from 10:00am to 11:00am.

All the best to you and your family,

Meg Smith
Ancient Pathways

Fish Net Scarf

2009-07-10T16:43:00.000-07:00

Materials:
Any worsted to bulky yarn, 80 Yds
Eyelash yarn for ends if desired
Size 13 needles

Cast on 24 sts with base yarn and eyelash.
Row 1. K1, *k2tog, yo*, repeat between *’s end k1.
Repeat row 1 until piece is 3" long.

Ruffle decrease row:
K2tog across to end, cut eyelash. (12 sts)

Body of Scarf:
Repeat row 1 with base yarn only over 12 sts until scarf is 46” long.

Ruffle increase row:
Knit into the front and back of every stitch. (24 sts)
Add eyelash back in and repeat row 1 over 24 sts for 3”.

Bind off.

Summer Sock Hop Raffle Prize

2009-07-09T17:56:00.000-07:00

Ancient Pathways will be holding a raffle towards a wonderful Jordana Paige knitting satchel filled with sock knitting prizes. Everyone who comes into the shop for the Summer Sock Hop will receive a raffle ticket and we will pick the winning ticket at 5:30pm. You need not be present to win, though it’s much more fun!