26 January, 2012 | No comments

February classes: fingerless mitts, Wallaby, monsters, socks two ways

Our February classes are the sure cure for the winter blues! Learn to knit in the round on double-pointed needles. Conquer sweater knitting with The Wonderful Wallaby. Liven up your home decor with a few knitted monsters. Choose a way to make socks (cuff down or toe up) and get started on this addictive activity. We’re also offering our basic classes: beginning knitting and crochet and a finishing workshop. A complete listing can be found by selecting Classes at a Tangled Skein in the navigation bar at the left. As always, advance registration is required.

4 January, 2012 | No comments

Dream in Color Club yarn and pattern for January

The Dream in Color Club yarn for January is Everlasting 12-ply DK, a 100 percent superwash merino, in shades of blue and green. The price is $26. The pattern, free with purchase, is a lovely beanie called Carom. To review how the club works, every month through March 2012, the folks at Dream in Color are sending us 10 skeins of a hand-dyed yarn and a pattern to go with the yarn. As close to the beginning of the month as possible, we post the name of the yarn and a picture of the pattern. Availability is first-come, first-served, so as soon as you can, stop by the shop or call us with a credit card to reserve your yarn and pattern. The pattern can be e-mailed to you, or you can pick up a black-and-white copy at the shop.

20 December, 2011 | No comments

Classes for January: socks two ways, sweaters, dress forms, more

If you’ve resolved to step up your knitting and/or crocheting in the new year, we have the classes for you! Jennifer Woods will offer a five-session beginning sweater class that will give you plenty of time to complete your garment. Jennifer Noyes will teach toe-up socks, while Arthella Posey focuses on socks with an afterthought heel. Pat Preston is back with two great classes: fingerless gloves in the afternoon and entrelac in the evening. If you’re looking for the perfect fit, Jennifer Crowley has the answer: a dress form you can make in one three-hour workshop. Or if it’s hats you’re after, Cheryl Hoffman will host our hat party. We’re also offering our basic classes: beginning knitting and crochet, drop spindle spinning and a finishing workshop. A complete listing can be found by selecting Classes at a Tangled Skein in the navigation bar at the left. As always, advance registration is required.

3 December, 2011 | No comments

Come meet Manos del Uruguay: it’s beautiful and Free Trade–certified

Manos del Uruguay is here! This wonderful hand-dyed yarn will make you forget every other South American yarn. And best of all, it’s Fair Trade-certified by the World Fair Trade Organization. The Manos Cooperatives were founded in 1968 by five women who wanted to develop economic opportunities for women in a country where such opportunities were–and still are–quite scarce. The enterprise has grown to encompass 17 individual cooperatives employing 350 artisans. The cooperatives provide health insurance, retirement pensions, paid vacations and paid maternity leave for their members. Cooperative members also enjoy enhanced educational opportunities; the first kindergartens in Uruguay were founded by Manos Cooperatives. You can read more about this wonderful organization at www.fairmountfibers.com. (Fairmount Fibers is the distributor of Manos del Uruguay, and since the’re located in Philadelphia, deliveries promise to be rapid.)

What about the yarns? Come by A Tangled Skein and see for yourself! Currently on our shelves are Maxima Multi, Classica Multi, Silk Blend, Silk Blend Multi, Lace Solid and Lace Multi.

1 November, 2011 | No comments

Dream in Color yarn and pattern for November

The Dream in Color Club yarn for November is dyed a heathery blue, green and bronze color. The yarn base is Smooshy with Cashmere, and the price is $30 per skein. The pattern, free with purchase, is a lovely men’s scarf named OPA! The designer first knit it for the owner of her favorite Greek restaurant. To review how the club works, every month from September through March (skipping December), the folks at Dream in Color are sending us 10 skeins of a hand-dyed yarn and a pattern to go with the yarn. As close to the beginning of the month as possible, we post the name of the yarn and a picture of the pattern. Availability is first-come, first-served, so as soon as you can, stop by the shop or call us with a credit card to reserve your yarn and pattern. The pattern can be e-mailed to you, or you can pick up a black-and-white copy at the shop.

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