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Arizona Yarn & Fiber

3133 S. Lindsay Road #107
Gilbert, Arizona 85295
 (NE Corner of Pecos & Lindsay)
480-917-9276

Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri:10 am - 5 pm 

Thursday Noon to 8 pm          

Saturday Noon to 5 pm

 

NOW OPEN ON MONDAYS! 
 Tempe Yarn & Fiber
 
1415 E. University Drive #102
Tempe, Arizona 8529581
(Between Rural & McClintock)
480-557-9166

Mon, Tues, Wed & Thur: 10 am - 6 pm
Fri & Sat: 10 am to 8 pm

Sunday: 12 pm to 5 pm
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 azyarnkathy

Mother's Day Gift Show @ Arizona Yarn

 

 Kathy Canuel will be at Arizona Yarn on Saturday, May 10th, from noon to 4pm for a Mother's Day Gift Show. As you will see in the video, Kathy has a wide range of gifts including kid specials that start in the $5 range.

Arizona Yarn's Mother's Day Gift Event
Arizona Yarn's Mother's Day Gift Event

 

 Kathy will also be doing demos on making silver jewelry during the day. 

    

 

  

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theodorapearls

"Working with Hand Painted Yarn

&

How to Best Show Off Your Multi-Colored Skeins."

With

 Jennifer Miller 

@ Tempe Yarn 

  

We just got in part of Jennifer Miller's hand painted yarn for her trunk show on Monday and Tuesday (5/12 & 13), and they are amazing.  Here is a sample:
 
 
 
Just think you could be part of Jennifer's class on Monday May 12th, on Working with Handpainted Yarn & How to Best Show Off Your Multi-Colored Skeins.  

   

This two hour class (from 3:30 to 5:30) on May 12th will amp up your
color  confidence and knitting successes. The cost of the class is only $25.
 
You'll learn how to:
-visualize how a handpainted, multi-color skein will knit up, how to work with long & short color repeats, & explore the stitches that avoid color pooling.  
 
-you'll practice learning several stitch patterns & their variations that show off multi-colored yarn, including chevron; linen stitch; mitered square; feather & fan.  
 
-you'll leave with beautiful illustrations of handpaints, & confidence & resources to create lovely pieces on your own!  

  

This is an intermediate class, intended for students who are relatively proficient knitters. Participants should be able to knit, purl, yarn over, ssk, k2tog, ktb, and double decrease.

 

For the class you'll need a skein or two of handpainted fingering weight yarn, ready to knit (wound into a ball or cake), straight or double pointed needles (size 4, 5, 6). All supplies are available at Tempe Yarn.

  

The class is $25 so call 480 557 9166 to sign up!

 

 

 

  
  
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With summer right around the corner, Arizona Yarn & Fiber is offering an opportunity for all ages to explore and learn as they journey through the world of Fibers. 

 

Discovering Fiber Arts

This four day program is designed for ages 4 to 7 and will include hands on activities that teach about fibers, yarns and how to use them through small manageable projects to take home and show off.  Discovering Fiber Arts will be held on Monday through Thursday, June 9, 10, 11 & 12th, from 2:30 to 4:00 pm.  The cost, including all materials, is $50 per child. 

 

Fiber Arts Exploration

We didn't want the 8+ group to miss out on the Fiber Arts projects, so we ramped them up a bit to make them more sophisticated for the older child and are choosing projects which will keep their interest and challenge them.  The Fiber Arts Exploration will be on Monday through Thursday, June 23, 24, 25 & 26th, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm.  The cost, including all material, is $50 per child. 

 

Space is very limited, so call 480-917-9276, or stop by Arizona Yarn, to register or for more information.

 

               

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Arizona Yarn Crochet Alongs

  

 

Every Tuesday from noon to 2 pm, we'll be doing a Market Bag Crochet Along.  Grab your hooks and come join Tiffany every Tuesday for two fun hours of crocheting.  The Market Bag was a TYF Mystery Crochet Along so it's a perfect pattern for exploring new stitches.  Just when you conquer one, there is another one around the corner keeping the project exciting.  Drop in ahead of time for your pattern and yarn selection. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Block of the Month Knit-Along @ Arizona Yarn

 


treasury of knitting patterns


Every Friday from noon to 2 pm, we'll be exploring the fantastic options in Barbara Walker's Treasury of Knitting Patterns book.  Lori is going to choose a stitch pattern each month for the next 12 months.  Every Friday, she will be at the Arizona Yarn KAL table to assist, teach or coach you through the knitting pattern.  

 

You have the option of coming as many Fridays in the month as your schedule allows to work on your Knitted Block.  

 

Each First Friday of the month, she will introduce that month's Mystery Block.  

 

After 12 months you will have enough blocks to make a small afghan.  We will even teach you choices on how to assemble them.  

 

Drop in ahead of time or call to order your book (the book is required to participate in this KAL), if you don't already own one.  

   

  

               

sally 

 

 

Sally Melville 

 

 

 

 

 



Sally Melville will be coming to Tempe Yarn in early November to hold several workshops.  The details are still being worked but if you want to be part of
Sally's visit, schedule vacation November 7th to the

10th

  

We will begin to take reservations for classes in June.

The space available will be very limited and are first come first serve.

   

 

                                                                                                  To purchase this book click                                                                                                                         here.

 

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papajohn


HAVE YOU ORDERED YOU PAPA JOHN'S KNITTED KNOCKER PIZZA YET?

&

  

  

We all know that Papa John's makes great Pizza.  They also look for opportunities to give back to the community.  So it only seemed natural for Papa John's and Knitted Knockers Charities  to work together to help women who are recovering from breast cancer.  

 

So next time you want pizza, anywhere in the state of Arizona, order it on-line

and use promo code KNOCKERS40.  Not only will you get a 40% discount off the regular menu price, but Papa John's will donate 10% to Knitted Knockers Charities. This discount ONLY APPLIES to orders placed ON-LINE.  

 

By ordering pizza from Papa John's your taste-buds will thank you and you'll be helping women across the USA.   

 

Tell your friends about this deal and help Knitted Knockers Charities.

 

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raindropkal

Arizona Yarn Knit Along 

   nancy logan photo knitting

 

Rain Drops KAL

 

Every Thursday from 6 to 8 pm (an evening KAL), Lori will be leading the Rain Drops KAL.  Rain Drops by Yumiko Alexander is a quick and easy knit felting project for those who just have to have one more bag.  

 

 

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 Forestweave

 

 Forest Weave AYF KAL

 

The Forest Weave, by Chandler designer Yumiko Alexander, has been a KAL at Tempe Yarn several times and has been nicknamed the "miracle sweater."  

 

 

 

The yarn is on back-order, so there is not a definite start date.  If you want to participate, you can still join by selecting yarns from our in-shop supply.

 

 

 

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Kids Weekly Knitting and Crocheting with Miss Lori

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Thursdays from 4 to 5:30 pm, Arizona Yarn will be offering a Kids Weekly Knitting and Crochet Program with Miss Lori.  This will combine learning to knit, or learning to Crochet age appropriate projects, growing skills and a bit of socializing in this weekly event.  

 

Designed for ages 8+, this weekly program is offered for $10 a session per child. You will need to visit AYF or call ahead (480 917-9276) to reserve a space in the class. Miss Lori will be happy to guide you in purchasing the supplies needed for your child's project.  

 

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Willowkaltyf 

  Willow Crescent Shawl Knit Along 

Is Coming to Tempe Yarn 

 

 

 

 

The Willow is a light, airy contemporary shawl, perfect for springtime weather. The crescent shape gives you a shawl that drapes your shoulders beautifully without slipping and sliding around and is quite versatile to different styling options.

 

Miss Lori will be starting the Willow Knit Along at Tempe Yarn beginning on Thursday, May 22, from 10:30 to 12:30.  This group will meet every Thursday for the next 4 weeks. For more details, click here

  

 

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Arizona Yarn New Hours

Beginning on Thursday, May 1, 2014,
Arizona Yarn & Fiber new hours and days will be:

Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri:10 am - 5 pm 

Thursday Noon to 8 pm          

Saturday Noon to 5 pm

 

NOW OPEN ON MONDAYS!

Tempe Yarn New Hours
 
Beginning on Thursday, May 1, 2014,
Tempe Yarn & Fiber new hours and days will be:

Mon, Tues, Wed & Thur: 10 am - 6 pm
Fri & Sat: 10 am to 8 pm

Sunday: 12 pm to 5 pm

 






 
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Did you know that we have a Tempe Yarn / Arizona Yarn joint Twitter account?
This is where we share Fred's jokes and wisdom and tell you about new products or unusual happenings. 
  
We also have separate Facebook accounts for Tempe Yarn and for Arizona Yarn. 
  
  
               
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Photos of Customer Made Items 
  
Here's what others have been making (click here).  
 
Books
Book Recommendation 

Survival Lessons 
By Alice Hoffman

One of America's most beloved writers, and self-proclaimed process knitters,  shares her suggestions for finding beauty in the world even during the toughest times.

Survival Lessons provides a road map of how to reclaim your life from this day forward, with ways to re-envision everything-from relationships with friends and family to the way you see yourself. As Alice Hoffman says, "In many ways I wrote Survival Lessons to remind myself of the beauty of life, something that's all too easy to overlook during the crisis of illness or loss. I forgot that our lives are made up of equal parts of sorrow and joy, and that it is impossible to have one without the other. I wrote to remind myself that despite everything that was happening to me, there were still choices I could make."



Survival Lessons
by Alice Hoffman by Algonquin Books
Hardcover
List Price: $13.95
Our Price: $4.00
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YARNS
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 HPKY
It's time to jump start summer with a great deal on HPKY yarns!  During May with this coupon  receive 20% off any purchase of HPKY yarns at either Tempe Yarn or Arizona Yarn.

Must present Coupon at time of purchase.
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Offer Expires 05/31/2014.  Discount applies to IN STOCK ONLY & may not be combined with other discounts.

Our goal at both Tempe Yarn & Fiber and Arizona Yarn & Fiber (Gilbert) is to treat everyone who comes to our shops the way we want to be treated when we visit other local shops.  We hope this newsletter helps you keep up on events and specials that interest you and welcome suggestions to make improvements.

Sincerely,


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