I took a Beginner Crochet class recently. The Teacher was TOPS! The yarn and store collection FABULOUS!! But I paid $65 for a 3 hour class, and there was much more that was needed on many of our parts to feel we 'got our money's worth'. Meaning, we had a progression of 'chains' in the rows, and when you 'mastered' the single chain, then you 'graduated' to the half double, then Double, and if fast enough, Triple chain. Only 2 in the class 'graduated' to this within the 3 hour limit. I am used to 'old school', that when you took a class, it was 4 hours at least. I believe that Teachers can Skip the intro of 'name tags, and introducing yourself'. That is Kindergarten. It also took up 20 minutes or so of the class. Anyway, I left with my cute 'starter' washcloth, but felt...
   Read moreA Little Knitty has become my favorite yarn and gift store. The owner, Jen, is friendly, helpful, and smart as a whip! She designs her own knitted creations, helps knitters who have questions with patterns or techniques, teaches knitting classes...always with a smile. She picks really fun classes to offer. Check them out! That is how I discovered this shop. Besides taking classes from Jen and other talented teachers she schedules, I love to spend time here chatting with other friendly knitters and fiber artists who also visit often. Many lovely yarns to drool over and finished display items to inspire. And, if you need a handcrafted gift for a special someone and prefer to shop local, this...
   Read moreI loved visiting the quaint yarn shop. When you look through the windows you will see a welcome sight of antiques and Knick Knacks to the left, and yarn and knitting/crochet supplies to the right.
One of the things this store boasts is PNW local yarns. The supply of yarns from around the world is great as well.
Donât forget to get your yarn spun into a ball before you leave.
She also has a point reward card so be sure to sign up for that.
If you have books about yarn work that you are no longer using there is a place for you to pass them on to another customer, so bring them on in as well and trade for a different book or leave them for another...
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