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Summer Workshops and Whimsies

Knitini!
Every first Monday of the month, join a lively group of knitters and crocheters at Chianti in Beverly, at 6:30 pm.  Their fabulous staff creates drinks just for Yarns in the Farms... Try the “Yarns Mojito”, the “Steek”, the “Cast On”, the “Fair Isle”... or just come in for a cup of tea and laughter.  BRING YOUR PROJECTS... Save the date: August 4


Knitting with Beads:
An easy way to add sparkle to your knits! No, you don’t have to string each bead on the yarn beforehand... this is really a magic technique! Bead as you go! Bring any light D/K or fingering weight yarn, needles, and a small crochet hook.
Date: July 19, Sat, 10:30-12:30
Genius: Suzanne
Fee: $40, includes beads


Magic Loop Socks:
Okay, this is very odd looking and seems quite impossible, but you can a sock on ONE LOOOONNNGGG circular needle. If the double pointed porcupine needles scare you... this class is for you!
Date: July 26, Sat, 10:30-12

Genius: JoAnne
Fee: $40


Shibori Dyeing and Felting:
“Shibori” means to incorporate different ingredients with wool... adding silk, or linen, or marbles, or nuts, or dice... then using felting techniques to accentuate the different materials. We will bring lots of toys and buckets and soap and water and yarns to play with! Drop by the shop to see samples.
Date: August 2, Sat, !0:30-12:30
Geniuses: Wink and Tink
Fee: $45


Needle Felting:
Needle felting is the best fun way to decorate your knits, crochet, tee shirts, bags window treatments... Come on! Bring the kids! Bring your old wool sweaters and we’ll cut ‘em up and use em to make FINE ART!
Date: August 2, Sat, 3-4:30 pm
Genius: Tink
Fee: $45, includes kit


Spa Gifts:
Washcloths, face scrubs, soap covers... Learn the secrets to the perfect gifts... for holidays, weddings, birthdays, baby showers. Come in and see the CUTE samples!
Date: August 9, Sat, 10:30-12:30
Genius: Laurie
Fee: $45, includes patterns


Mini-Sweaters and Mini-Socks:
The cutest little tiny sweater and sock ornaments you have ever ever seen. We are gonna make dozens of them and string them up into a garland!
Date: August 7, Thurs. 6:30- 8:30
Genius: Laurie
Fee: $45, includes patterns


Learn to Knit or Crochet:
Have you always wanted to learn the ancient art of the needles? It will really change your life. Really. Promise. Just call for an appointment.


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