Winter Classes Starting Soon!!!

Our new class list is on our website NOW!!!!! www.thetangledskein.com mittens, shawls, slippers, sweaters, hats, socks, and felted bags We have something for everyone!!!! Call or stop in soon to register. The Tangled Skein 217 W Park Row St. Peter, Mn 56082 507.934.2433

Frosty!

I'm hoping that the fact that I was making a snowman hat had NOTHING to do with our getting all those inches of snow again!   This was a quick and easy hat that turned out adorable.  I can't wait to see it on the little 1 year old girls head  :-)

Berroco Vintage yarn with some scraps of Cascade 220 for the carrot nose
Details here

Ravelers Knit Night tonight

There will be no Ravelers Knit Night tonight - please stop in and hang out with us on January 10th from 7-9pm.

Happy Holidays!

All dressed up for the season!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Yarn

Mini-Mochi and Mochi Plus have arrived at the shop.

Hurry it is going fast.

Check out Crystal Palace's website for free patterns.

Drumstick anyone?

A Jive Turkey hat for my favorite grand-nephew!

Happy birthday Logan!

I made this Hoot hat for my grand-nephew Logan's first birthday.  The best part was he opened it in one of his first gifts and then wore it the rest of the afternoon!  LOVE his reaction to my hand knits - definitely worthy of more hand knit objects!    This is a fantastic (and quick) pattern and yarn from Spud and Chloe... and it's all easy care washable for my niece!  Glad to see there's a great supply at The Tangled Skein, I think it's time to get started on his Christmas gift.

Yarn Ball Wreath

This wreath really intrigues me - click here for the tutorial on creating one for yourself... or your favorite yarn shop!

DIY Ball Winder

This came in my email today and I love it - They made their very own Ball Winder very creative!

What if the people who named The Tangled Skein also named other businesses?

E. Coli and Sons (Meat Market)
The Rusty Junker (Body Shop)
Rancid Butter (Dairy Store)
The Dead Goldfish (Pet Store)
The Cracked Windsheild (Auto Glass)
The Fake Collectables (Antiques)
The Infected Paw (Veterinary Clinic)
The Drunken Bum (Fine Liquors)
Tornado Alley (Mobile Home Court)
The Crashed Hard Drive (Computer Solutions)
The Shaky Scaffold (Construction Supplies)
The Swollen Ankle (Health and Fitness Center)
The Painful Boil (Family Health Clinic)
The Split Infinitive (Learning Center)
Diaper Rash (Daycare Center)
Overbite (Orthodontics)
Tent and Awning (Maternity Apparel)
End of the Line (Nursing Home Care)
The Disgusting Odor (Septic Tank Cleaning Service)
Botched Recipe (Catering)
Flaming Ball of Death (Aviation)

~ Bob "I could put you on detention if I wanted to" Idso

Ravelers Knit Night on Monday (November 8th)

We will be gathering to knit together on Monday, November 8th from 7 to 9 pm at the Locust Street B & B (NW corner of Locust Street and Minnesota Avenue)

I will be there working on try number FOUR of my desire to knit mittens for a college freshman in my life.

Attempt one I had the colors reversed and didn't like it so ripped and started over, attempt two I had the gauge all wrong and it was huge, attempt three I over compensated by smaller needles AND removing stitches so of course now it's too small.

It's really a good thing knitting/crocheting will let us pull it all out and start again!

Beginning Knitting starting tomorrow!

In our beginning knitting class you will not just learn the basics of knitting!

This class meets 4 times and covers the basics; Casting On, the Knit Stitch, the Purl Stitch, Increasing, Decreasing, and Casting Off. You will also learn to read a pattern and will complete a hat during this class. This means you will be learning to knit in the round on circular needles, and finishing on double pointed needles!

This class is for those who have never knit before, and for those of you who have never knit in the round.

Come and join the world of knitting!

Tuesdays November 2, 9, 16, 23 from 6-8pm
Instructor: Sarah

Call the shop to sign up!

60 Quick Knits

I started this mitten last night from the great Cascade 220 60 Quick Knits book I got down at Tangled Skein.... I am absolutely loving it!  The colors were selected by a young woman in my life and I'm really pleased with how they are coming together.  They are so vibrant and will really help bring some warmth to her winter.  (please forgive the fuzzy cell phone photo)

60 Quick Knits :  Wonderfully soft, beautifully textured, and remarkably affordable, Cascade 220 is one of the most popular yarns on the market, and 60 Quick Knits in Cascade 220 is the first trade book devoted to this wonderful yarn. In this stunning volume of all-new projects, many of today’s top knitwear designers come together to create an irresistible collection of hats, scarves, and mittens—all in Cascade 220. There’s something for everyone, from an adorable monkey-face hat and a dazzling mosaic pattern scarf to a classic muffler and Fair Isle flower mittens. Knitters will find plenty of inspiration and beauty here!
By the Editors of Vogue Knitting

Give me Shelter!!!

I am checking out the possibility of bringing Jared Flood's new yarn into the shop. Wish me luck!!!

Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts magazine

Youngest son's hockey has been severely cutting into my "Tangled Skein" time lately and I am really feeling it!  I just received an email today that the Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts magazine is coming soon so I have a great excuse to stop in soon!

 Look at the preview of some of the patterns... you'll probably add quite a few to your gift giving list like I did.

The Adventures of The Great Skein Owl

Bonnie's owl has vanished (kidnapped) from the shop. Where is he?? Is he safe?

See for yourself and follow his adventures on facebook, just become a fan of The Tangled Skein.