MKAL
Halloween Mystery KAL
Starts, Wednesday, October 1
You are cordially invited to the Halloween Party MKAL! Get ready for Halloween this season with a frightfully fun Mystery Knit-a-long. Using a combination of textural stitches and stranded colorwork, knitters will knit a Halloween cowl that is packed with knitting tricks and treats. Knitting begins October 1st with one clue a day for 13 days. That’s 13 days of Halloween knitting! The final clue will be released on the thirteenth, so you have plenty of time to wear and enjoy your cowl before Halloween. Let’s PARTY!
Halloween MKAL together in the store!
Wednesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
1:00pm-3:00pm
Class
Help Class
Bring whatever project you are working on and get help, encouragement, and inspiration!
Wednesdays, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
10:30am-12:30pm
$10
Class
Two at a Time Sock
Fridays, Oct 3 & 24
10:30am-12:30pm
$65
Make two socks at the same time on a LONG cable.
Price includes: 1 skein of sock yarn, pattern and instruction
Class
'Building In Color' Afghan
CLASS IN PROGRESS; REMINDER FOR THOSE PARTICIPATING
First Friday every Month January thru November; next class is:
Friday, October 10
2:00pm- 4:00pm
$212
I'm excited to announce a skill-building series featuring colorwork! Learn to expertly manage multiple colors while creating a gorgeous sampler afghan. Many of the designs are timeless favorites, some are original creations, and ALL of them are deliciously fun!
The first class will be January 10 from 2-4PM. Thereafter, we will meet the 2nd Friday of every month from 2-4 until November. Then you will have a finished blanket
for a holiday gift...or YOURSELF!
To make all of the “Building In Color“ panels in the book, you will need a total of 24 hanks of HiKoo’s Simplicity yarn (8 hanks each of 3 different colors is recommended). Buttery soft, machine washable, and available in a huge selection of vibrant colors, this yarn is the perfect yarn for your gorgeous
blanket!
We have some in the shop now, or you can order at the shop your favorite color combination. I have combo suggestions if you need help!
Last day to order was December 20.
Price includes all yarn, pattern book, and 11 instruction classes
Event
I Love Yarn Day
Saturday, October 11
10:00am-5:00pm
I Love Yarn Day is celebrated annually on the second Saturday of October. It's a day dedicated to all things yarn, promoting the joy of knitting, crocheting, and other yarn crafts. Enthusiasts often participate in events like knitting and crocheting in public, teaching someone else their yarn craft, and sharing their love of yarn on social media. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, it's a fun day to celebrate your passion for yarn. #iloveyarnday
Look for specials in the store!
Event
828 Treasure Quest
Saturday, October 11
11:00am-5:00pm
KIDS Place of Franklin, NC, is excited to announce its first annual 828 Treasure Quest. The event kicks off with a field day competition where teams of two will compete in an array of physical and mental challenges that will test both their intellectual and athletic prowess. The top 5 field day contestants, along with the team that raises the most money for KIDS Place, will advance onto the treasure hunt for a chance to win theultimate grand prize of $10,000.
Fiberside Chat
Di Gilpin & Sheila Greenwell
Sunday, October 19
1:00pm-2:00pm
Gansey Knitting and So. Much. More!
Meet Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell, authors of *The Gansey Knitting Sourcebook*. They’ll discuss the history and innovation of Gansey knitting, showcase new designs, explore their Scottish yarns, and talk about Couture knitting and their role as judges in the upcoming TV series *“The Game of Wool.”*
Book Club
The Frozen River
By Ariel Lawhon
Friday, October 24
2:00pm-4:00pm
From the New York Times bestselling author comes a gripping historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into American history.
Maine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer, she is privy to much of what goes on behind closed doors in Hallowell. Her diary is a record of every birth and death, crime and debacle that unfolds in the close-knit community. Months earlier, Martha documented the details of an alleged rape committed by two of the town’s most respected gentlemen—one of whom has now been found dead in the ice. But when a local physician undermines her conclusion, declaring the death to be an accident, Martha is forced to investigate the shocking murder on her own.Over the course of one winter, as the trial nears, and whispers and prejudices mount, Martha doggedly pursues the truth. Her diary soon lands at the center of the scandal, implicating those she loves, and compelling Martha to decide where her own loyalties lie.Clever, layered, and subversive, Ariel Lawhon’s newest offering introduces an unsung heroine who refused to accept anything less than justice at a time when women were considered best seen and not heard.The Frozen Riveris a thrilling, tense, and tender story about a remarkable woman who left an unparalleled legacy yet remains nearly forgotten to this day.
Event
Malabrigo Day
Saturday, October 25
Thats all we can tell ya right now!!!
Event
Stitch the Stress Away
Saturday, October 25
10:30am-12:30pm
FREE
“Bring some sunshine into your life” with Silver Threads! We here at Silver Threads are a community that supports each other where we are through creating timeless fiber projects.
Join us for a morning of making floral granny squares and learning the mental benefits of stitching with yarn.
Fiberside Chat
Stephen West
Live Zoom Event, Sunday, October 26
1:00pm-2:00pm
$20
Stephen's World of MKAL's, COLOR and STITCHES too!
Join Stephen as he welcomes you into his colorful woolly world of Westknits Mystery Knit Alongs. In this 1 hour 15 minute presentation, Stephen will share a first look at this year's finished design, the Mystery MusiKAL Shawl! Taking a look back at 16 years of MKAL history, he will dissect the clues, share the inspiration for this design, discuss how he chooses his color palettes, and share secrets for how to make your palettes pop. And what about the stitches?! We’ll find out what Stephen’s favorite are - dips, droplets, brioche and more as he shares how he develops his designs inspired by these and others. Don’t miss this year’s visit with Stephen at Fiberside Chats!
