Times Square KAL: Day 1

Did you start your Times Square today?  We had fun starting ours at Stash!  If you are knitting along with us at home here are a few tips:

1.  Knit a gauge swatch and wet block it to get correct gauge!

2.  The pattern refers to using a fancy "alternate cable cast on"  I chose to use this one, if you choose to use your good ole stand by, the long tail, it will be just fine!

3.  We also found it easier to keep track of your pattern by placing stitch markers on Row 1 (after the ten rows of garter) as follows:  (P1, K1) 7 times total (or 14 sts) p1, place marker here, knit recommended sts, place marker here,  continue in pattern.

It's fun to see the many ways people knit, the colors and yarn they choose, and the accessories they need.  I managed to remember to take a few pictures of our KAL at Stash

I'm a little old school, I like to use the paper pattern and write notes all over it, I also need my stitch markers ready.  Kate on the other hand seems to be very minimalistic, just her project and IPad.  Margaret, like me, has all her supplies at the ready.  

Stash is Celebrating SIX Years!

Stash is Celebrating SIX Years!

  

Saturday, August 1st 10 am - 5 pm

Join us Saturday, August 1st, and help us celebrate SIX years of Stash!  There will be treats and refreshments as well as goodies and prizes!

Can you believe it's already been six years? Neither can we, our growth wouldn't have been possible without you! As we look back on the past six years, it is all happiness, love and the most amazing people in the world, YOU!  We are so thankful for each and every one of you, and we know that this amazing community would not be possible without each of you! If you have not visited our new space at 360 Perry Street, this is the perfect time to do it!  Thank you for being a part of Stash, and here's to another spectacular year, CHEERS!

Build Your Knitting Skills with the Building Blocks Workshop

We will meet the first Sunday of the month: August 2, September 13*, October 4, November 1, December 6, January 3, February 7, March 6, April3, May 1, June 5, July 10* 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

*September and July will meet the second Sunday due to holidays

$15.00 per session (pay as you go rate)or $150 for all 12 sessions

This will be an on going workshop.  You can join in at any time.  Take one class or take them all!  You can  take individual classes depending on your skill needs.  This workshop is sure to help you gain the comfidence you need to become a better knitter!

Supplies:  Multi-color afghan will need 12 skiens of SimpliWorsted.  One-color Afghan will need 10 skeins of SimpliWorsted.  If you choose to make the one-color afghan, you will need to order the yarn in advance to ensure matching dye lots.  24" US 10 circular needle, and Building Blocks Pattern Book.  All supplies are 10% off!

Every pattern in the "Building Blocks" book focuses on the development of a skill while knitting a lovely square. Each square, or block, builds upon the skills learned in the previous patterns, giving knitters more confidence, knowledge and skill.   You will master each technique before moving to a more advanced concept.  At the completion of the series, the reward is an abundance of knitting know-how along with 12 gorgeous blocks to assemble into a sampler afghan.  This could be the year you will blossom from a beginner knitter to a confident knitter!

This is a skill building workshop.  Students need to know how to knit, purl, cast on, and bind off