Heart Beat Third Anniversary Edition

1785 Radio Drive Woodbury, Minnesota 55125 Where craft creates community 651-702-0880 May 2010 www.heartknits.com Third Anniversary Weekend Celebration Friday, April 30 through Sunday, May 2

It’s hard to believe that it has been three years since we cut the ribbon on the opening of Knit’n from the Heart! We took over Deb’s shop From the Heart to create a full service store in Woodbury. Deb had introduced into her store during the “scarf” craze and a loyal customer base followed.

We are grateful for the wonderful staff who make Knit’n your store. You’ve come to expect their patient instruction, support and expertise. I thank Heidi, Jamie, Judy, Julie, Pam, Gayle and Becky and Lynn helped us get our store off the ground. I especially thank our social groups who come all year around on Wednesday mornings and Friday evenings to enjoy the shop and camaraderie. Thanks to all who have contributed to our service projects!

15% off All In-Store Yarns & Other In-House Specials!

Come in for Specials Sales and Events all Weekend! Join our Friday Night Diva Party! Drop in for our free classes on Saturday and Sunday! Register for our great prizes to be given away all Weekend Long! Take 10% Off Class Sign-Ups During the Weekend! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Third Anniversary Events

Friday, April 30 Friday Night Fiber Diva Anniversary Party 7:00 to 9:00 PM Special Party for the Divas – Refreshments and Specials

Saturday, May 1 Free Classes All Day on Saturday and Sunday

Free Mother’s Day Corsage and Class with Jamie 10:00 AM to 12:00 N and 2:00 to 4:00 PM

Bring your size 6 or 7 needles and join Jamie in creating a lovely corsage for Mother’s Day. Compliments on us. We have put together a number of colorful corsage kits for you to choose one and sit and knit with Jamie.

Knitting 101 / 102 Refresher with Heidi 12:00 N to 2:00 PM

Taken Heidi’s 101 and 102 classes but haven’t kept up in awhile? Forgot how to knit and purl? Don’t be embarrassed. Heidi welcomes all her former students to brush up on skills with her! Bring in your size 8s and your skein and get going again! We look forward to seeing you!

Sunday, May 2

Heidi’s Coffee Cup Cozy -- Free Project 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

Come join us to make Heidi’s simple coffee cup cozy design. Size 5 or 6 double pointed needles or circular needles. We will supply the pattern and yarn. Learn the Magic Loop technique along the way.

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Plymouth Ten Skeins of Ivory Encore Kertzer On Your Toes Bamboo Yarn Wrap Jacket for a Little Girl Kit On Your Toes Bamboo Yarn Lacy Anklet Socks Kit On Your Toes Bamboo Yarn Green Vines Socks On Your Toes Bamboo Yarn for Socks Bryson 2 Assorted Accessories Kits Skacel Supercotton Sock Puppets Cascade 10 Skeins of Greenland Merino Superwash (Flamingo Pink) 10 Skeins of Sierra (Sunshine) 10 Skeins of Luna (Cobalt) Frog Tree Skein Flip Top Mittens Lambs Pride 3 Skeins of Lamb’s Pride (Tormented Teal) 3 Skeins of Lamb’s Pride (Grassy Knoll) Cottage Creations Rambling Rose Afghan Pattern Nancy’s Knit Knacks Needle and Hook Interweave Press The Knitter’s Handy Guide to Yarn Requirements Knit’n From the Heart Bag

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Summer Shop Hours Begin Sunday, May 30 to Tuesday, September 7

Sunday Closed Shop Groups Monday 10 - 7 Monday Panera Group 7 – 9 PM Tuesday 12 – 5 Wednesday Divas 9 – 11 AM Wednesday 10 – 7 Friday Night Divas 7 – 9 PM Thursday 10 – 7 Friday 10 – 7 Mother Bear 2nd Monday, Month Saturday 10 – 5 5:00 – 6:30 PM

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Friday June 4, 7:00 to 9:00 PM and Saturday, June 5. 10:00AMto 12:00 N. We may not be in Roswell but we have plenty of UFOs – KTFH staff hear about them every day. We are here to energize you to turn your UFOs to FOs. Do you have projects that you put aside because you got stuck on the directions or just weren’t sure what to do next. Dust off the cobwebs and register your UFOs to bring them to finish. Staff will be available Saturday, June 5 at 10:00 AM to 12:00 N to provide help to complete those projects. Look for more details.

Watch for our annual Christmas in July. Come in to be inspired and get started on all your holiday knitting. We will help you find projects that you can complete in time for Christmas. Get started early to avoid the holiday rush.

County and State Fair Knitting. Stop in to the shop and let us help you pick out a project to enter in the Fair this year. Washington County Fair is August 4 – 8. Minnesota State Fair runs August 26 – September 6. Knit one project for both fairs or knit two projects, one for each. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

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New May, June, July and August Classes – Sign up Today!

The Knitting Primer. Since 2007, Heidi has taught over 250 new knitters – adults and kids -- in our shop. Our novice knitters give Heidi, who has over thirty years of teaching experience, high marks in instruction, coaching, and above all – patience!

Knitting 101. Join our ever-popular class for beginning knitters, and those who want to brush up, to learn the basics of knitting. You will learn basic knitting vocabulary, how to cast on, knit, purl and cast off with Heidi. Class members will receive basic instructions and a list of basic resources. Heidi will recommend basic reference books. Minimum Skill level: Novice/Beginner. Class Fee: $25 for two 2-hour sessions, plus yarn and supplies. 15% discount on yarn for class.

Thursday, May 13, 20 (HM1027) ……………………... 7:00 to 9:00 PM Monday, June 7, 14 (HM1029) ……………………... 7:00 to 9:00 PM Saturday, June 12, 19 (HM1030) ……………………... 1:30 to 3:30 PM Saturday, July 17, 24 (HM1037) ……………………... 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM Monday, July 19, 26 (HM1038) ……………………... 7:00 to 9:00 PM Wednesday, August 11, 18 (HM1043) ……………………... 7:00 to 9:00 PM Saturday, August 14, 21 (HM1042) ……………………... 1:30 to 3:30 PM

Knitting 102. Now that you know the basics, build your skills by taking your knitting to new levels. In one session, you will learn how to , , the importance of gauge and pattern reading basics. Class members will receive basic instructions. Minimum Skill level: Beginner. Class Maximum: 8 Class Fee: $15.00 for one 2-hour session plus supplies. 15% discount on yarn for class

Monday, May 17 (HM1039) ...... 7:00 to 9:00 PM Wednesday, June 23 (HM1032) ...... 7:00 to 9:00 PM Tuesday, June 29 (HM1033) ...... 7:00 to 9:00 PM Thursday, July 1 (HM1034) ...... 7:00 to 9:00 PM Wednesday, August 25 (HM1044) ...... 7:00 to 9:00 PM

Knitting 101/102 Refresher. (HM1026). This class has been added by request for those who have taken Heidi’s primer classes but feel they need a brush up. Maybe you didn’t keep up your knitting skills? Or, perhaps you took the class a year ago and didn’t finish your scarf or dishcloth. No problem, bring in your project, and Heidi will get you back on track! This class is intended for 101/102 alums or anyone who hasn’t knitted for a while. Class Fee: $25 for two 1-hour sessions. If you need yarn and supplies, 15% discount for the class.

Wednesday, May 12, 19 (HM1026) ……………………... 7:00 to 9:00 PM

Have a group that wants to learn to knit or ? Just contact the shop and we can arrange group lessons. A great way to have fun while learning a skill! Email: [email protected]. Call the shop at 651-702- 0880. Or, contact us through our website at www.heartknits.com

Personal Coaching and Private Lessons. To receive individualized and uninterrupted support on your own project, personal coaching and private lessons are available upon request for $20.00 / hour. Just ask our staff , and we will pair you up with an instructor to meet your needs.

Learn the Continental (HM1031) There is no right or wrong way to knit, just the best way for you. “Throwers” like to take Heidi’s Continental class to learn the technique. Just bring your own yarn and needles. Minimum Skill level: Advanced Beginner. Class Maximum: 8 Class Fee: $15.00 for one 1.5-hour session. Thursday, June 17 ………………….. 7:00 to 8:30 PM

Oops! What now?? (HM1040) Heidi developed this class to review common mistakes and more importantly how to fit them! Instruction is designed to give you the confidence to correct many of your own mistakes as well as methods for taking out your work and figuring out where you are in the pattern. Minimum Skill level: Advanced Beginner. Class Maximum: 8 Class Fee: $15.00 for one 2-hour session. Wednesday, May 26 ………………….. 7:00 to 9:00 PM

Steaming and Seaming. Love to knit but hate to finish your projects? Knitting is beautiful but those seams are unsightly? Judy has created a finishing class to help you make certain your projects are complete and “finished”. You will learn steaming and seaming methods, how to set in sleeves, picking up stitches around necklines and button bands. Bring in your projects to finish in class. All skill levels. Class Maximum: 8 Class Fee: $15.00 for one 1.5-hour session.

Monday, June 14 (JH1012) ………………….. 6:30 to 8:00 PM Monday, July 14 (JH1013) ………………….. 6:30 to 8:00 PM Monday, August 9 (JH1014) ………………….. 6:30 to 8:00 PM ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Kids Classes Kids Learn to Knit. For Kids 8-12 years old who have never knit. All that is required is enthusiasm for learning to knit. We will create your own signature needles, learn to cast on, the knit , and bind off. After lots of practice kids can choose to create a book mark, bracelet, or knit a little longer and make their own headband. You can begin in June, July or August. Start right away & create 3 projects this summer. Class Fee: $35 for three 1-1/2 hour sessions.

Monday June 14, Wednesday June 16, Friday June 18 (PH1000) ………………….. 1:00 to 2:30 PM Monday July 12, Wednesday July 14, Friday July 16 (PH1002) ………………….. 1:00 to 2:30 PM Monday, August 2, Wednesday August 4, Friday August 6 (PH1004) ………….. 10:00 to 11:30 AM

Advanced Kids Knitting. Kids 8-12 years old who already know how to knit can advance to learn the purl stitch and a simple increase and decrease in order to create more complex projects. After practicing these new skills kids can choose to create a simple envelope style coin purse or a belt. Included in this class is a book with other projects to try this summer. Yarn and needles also included. Class Fee: $50 for three 1-1/2 hour sessions.

Monday June 21, Tuesday June 22, Thursday June 24 (PH1001) ………………….. 12:30 to 2:00 PM Monday July 19, Tuesday July 20, Thursday July 22 (PH1003) ………………….. 10:00 to 11:30 AM

Advanced Plus Kids Knitting. Kids who have knit and purl experience can advance their skills beyond simple increases and decreases to follow a more complex pattern to create a back pack, or stuffed animal. Our staff will help you to pick out something you really want to make that matches your skill level. Kids will follow a pattern with guidance to create and assemble the chosen project. Cost includes instruction only. The project, supplies are extra so you can individualize your creation. Class Fee: $30 plus supplies. 15% discount on yarn for class

Monday, August 2, Wednesday August 4, Friday August 6 (PH1005) ………….. 12:30 to 2:30 PM

Mother and Daughter KuKu Doll Class. With your basic knowledge of knitting, you can create this adorable, unique one of a kind, boy or girl felted doll. Change the hair, skin, and clothing color to match yourself or your friend. A great mother/daughter or grandmother/granddaughter summer project. Class Fee: $30 plus supplies for both. $15% discount on yarn for class.

Saturday, July 31, August 7 (JG1005) ………………….. 10:00 AM to 12:00 N ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Projects and Such

Introduction to Sock Basics and Magic Loop. (GW1009). Learn the basics of knitting socks. In three session, you will learn how to knitting with double point needles, the Magic Loop technique with circular needles, turning heels, shaping toes and the Kitchener stitch in three sessions. Pre-requisite skills: , knitting, purling, casting off and reading patterns. Minimum skill level: Advanced beginner. Class Maximum: 8. Class Fee $30 for three 2-hour sessions plus yarn, pattern and supplies addition. 15% discount on yarn for class project.

Wednesday, May 5, 12, 19 ………………….. 7:00 to 9:00 PM

Crochet 102/Dishcloth. (JH1010). You know the basics of crochet but would like to increase your skills and knowledge. Join Judy for this class and make a useful dishcloth and do just that. Minimum skill level: Basic crochet techniques. Class Maximum: 8. Class Fee $15 plus supplies.

Saturday, May 15 ………………….. 10:00 AM to 12:00 N

Half and Half Short Sleeve Cardigan. (JH1011). Using beautiful Noro Iro or a bulky yarn of your choice, make this cute easy to knit mitered cardigan in garter stitch. Simple yet fashionable, perfect for summer evenings or layered over a long sleeve shirt for fall and winter. Minimum Skill Level: Advanced Beginner. Class Maximum: 8 Class Fee: $30 for three 2-hour sessions plus yarn, pattern and supplies. 15% discount on yarn for class project.

Monday, May 17, 25, 31 ………………….. 6:30 to 8:30 PM

River Rock Beaded Scarf. (HM1028). Try your hand at knitting with beads. This is a simple though elegant first beaded scarf. Learn beading techniques, reading a chart, creating your own unique design. Many beautiful yarns for you to chose from. Made from the book No Sheep For You. Minimum Skill Level: Advanced Beginner. Class Maximum: 8 Class Fee: $30 plus supplies for two 2 hour sessions. 15% discount on yarn for class. Thursday, June 3, 10 ………………….. 7:00 to 9:00 PM

Blooming Cluster Cardigan. (JH1013). Make this versatile open work button front cardigan to wear over your little black dress, or with a cute pair of capris or shorts for those cool summer evenings when you need a light cover-up. Easy to dress up or down. Basic knowledge of crochet stitches needed. This is your chance to make the crocheted garment you’ve always wanted too. Minimum Skill Level: Advanced Beginner. Class Maximum: 8 Class Fee: $30 plus supplies for three 2-hour sessions. 15% discount on yarn for class.

Wednesday, June 9, 16, 23 ………………….. 12:00 N to 2:00 PM

Wooly Owl. (JG1004). Try your hand at making your own unique Marie Mayhew’s Wooly Felted Owl just in time for the new release of the last Harry Potter movie. Jamie will show you how. Minimum Skill Level: Advanced Beginner. Class Maximum: 8 Class Fee: $30 plus supplies for two 2 hours sessions. 15% discount on yarn for class.

Wednesday, June 9, 16, 23 ………………….. 12:00 N to 2:00 PM

Sun Hat. (HM1035). Tired of making those wooly winter hats? Grab on to some summer and make a sun hat to sit under, garden or beach or just look like summer! The pattern repeats and makes this hat creation fun to work. Make more than one in different colors. You will love all the possibilities for yarn choices. Make a solid color or variegated to match any outfit. Minimum Skill Level: Advanced Beginner. Class Maximim: 8 Class Fee: $30 plus supplies for two 2 hour sessions. 15% discount on yarn for class.

Thursday, July 8, 15 ………………….. 7:00 to 9:00 PM

February Lady Sweater. (JG1006). Join Jamie for a series of knit-alongs to make this beautiful, and popular cardigan that everyone is making on . Several yarns will work for this from wool to cotton making it a great choice for all year long. Minimum Skill Level: Advanced Beginner. Class Maximum: 8 Class Fee: $25 plus supplies for three 2 hour sessions. 15% discount on yarn for class.

Sunday, August 1, 15, 29 ………………….. 7:00 to 9:00 PM

Cotton Top Down Sweater. (HM1041). Let’s start and end a quick sweater together. The Knitting Pure and Simple pattern is a simple neck down style and can have a zipper or button band, hoodie, or crew neck. We will cast on and begin on Monday, check in on Tuesday to see all is going well, and then come back in a week for the finishing touches. With no seaming you will be well prepared for this jacket style sweater to move into fall days or late summer evenings. Minimum Skill Level: Advanced Beginner. Class Maximim: 8 Class Fee: $60 for three 2 hour sessions plus supplies. 15% discount on yarn for class.

Monday, August 2, Tuesday, August 3, 10 ………………….. 7:00 to 9:00 PM

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We will sign you up for the class. Send in your payment, call in your credit card information, or visit the store to pay for your class.  Telephone -- To pay by phone, call (651) 702-0880 and provide credit card information.  Store – Visit us in the store to register and pay for your class.  You will receive a class supply list at the time of registration.  Yarn and supplies must be purchased at Knit’n From the Heart. Class participants will receive a 15% store discount on yarn for the class to complete the project.  Be ready for class by purchasing your supplies in advance. Have your supplies and yarn (including winding) ready for the start of the first session. We suggest that you wind your yarn for class during the week of the first session to assure that the class will be held  Payment for the class registration must be received no later than one week before class.  Cancellations must be made one week prior to the start date of class to receive a full refund. After that time, no refund will be given.  Knit’n From the Heart reserves the right to cancel class due to low registrations.  Unused items and yarn that is not wound for class may be returned up to two weeks after purchase. Receipt is required.  Credit card purchases will be refunded to that card.  Knit’n From the Heart has the right to refuse the return of items that are damaged. Wound yarn cannot be returned.  Pattern books, magazines, and needles are not returnable. Sales are final.

In 2010, all class participants will receive a coupon for a 15% discount on a future purchase. (One discount per purchase.)

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Two Social Knitting Groups meet in the shop on Wednesdays at 9:00 to 11:00 AM and Friday Nights at 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Join us anytime!

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