This means you’ll have an extra week to check out some of the garments from this lovely book, and receive a 10% discount if you purchase it!

Knitwear designers Alana Dakos and Hannah Fettig are two friends living on opposite ends of the United States. They have come together to produce Coastal Knits, a compilation of ten fresh designs inspired by Alana’s California and Hannah’s Maine coastlines.

Each design captures the essence of their favorite local destinations, and is accompanied by photographs and essays on the location’s special meaning to the designer. It is a personal, inspiration-based collection of sweaters and accessories that knitters of all levels will appreciate.

Regularly $22, Coastal Knits will be 10% off both online and in-store during the trunk show.

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Monday, Nov 7th – Sunday, Nov 13th

Created in Oregon: A Knitter’s Datebook 2012 includes twelve knit patterns from Oregon designers (including one each from Shannon and Emily!), twelve recipes using local ingredients and created by local restauranteur and editor of this datebook Debby Accuardi, plus lots of Oregon stories, photos, and facts.

You can buy the book on our webstore, or take a look at all the patterns on Ravelry. Better yet, stop by the shop this week to see all the samples in person, and get 10% off the datebook!

We will have a special meet-and-greet on Saturday, November 12th from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. Debby will be here, as will some of the designers from the book.

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This week, Twisted is prepared to help YOU expand that knitting library by offering our awesome 25% off Sale of the Week prices on all books in stock, and that includes:

• Regular book-y books
• Pattern booklets
• AND books already on clearance. In other words, clearance books are an additional 25% off their already 20% reduced prices! If our math is right, that works out to 40% off original prices

Sale prices are valid Monday, July 4th through Sunday, July 10th.

Because we are closed for the 4th of July Holiday, the Sale of the Week will be online ONLY on Monday, July 4th (you can order items for in-store pick-up, though!), and in-store AND online Tuesday, July 5th through Sunday, July 10th.

Remember, SOW’s are limited to stock on-hand, and are a first-come, first-served kind of basis. We can’t do special orders on Sales of the Week, so come early for the absolute best selection. Also, please note that this sale does not apply to single patterns or to DVDs… just to real, book-y books.

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Angora Rabbits from Patrick Russell on Vimeo.

The summer issue of Wild Fibers features an Angora rabbit on the front cover. According to the Chinese calendar, 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit, during which time great peace shall ostensibly reign throughout the land. From the fiber perspective the year of the rabbit begins with a papal decree in 600 A.D. and eventually tumbles into hundreds of French monasteries, where the Angora rabbit made its first leap into domestication.

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Knitting on paper: that’s what a chart is. Symbols take the place of stitches, forming a picture of knitted fabric.

Charts Made Simple explains how this picture unlocks the secret of understanding charts, teaching knitters how to read charts and how to make the most of them: to make sense of the symbols in a chart without being overly dependent on its key, to use charts as guides for minimizing and recovering from mistakes, and to handle chart quirks—“no stitch” symbols, repeated stitches, changes in stitch count, and more—with ease. Copious examples clearly illustrate key points, and at the end of each chapter, a concise summary and a set of exercises cement the lessons learned.

When you open this book, you enter the classroom of a talented and experienced knitting instructor who shares her knowledge in six well-organized chapter-lessons, each focusing on key aspects of successful chart reading. JC Briar’s book, Charts Made Simple, provides a progression of clear, step-by-step tutorials and is packed with visuals—some of the best I’ve ever seen—to illustrate the concepts. You will be happily and confidently knitting from charts in no time! – Margaret Fisher, author of Seven Things that can “Make or Break” a Sweater

As someone who writes, proofs and publishes patterns for sale I am over the moon thrilled about Charts Made Simple. If you can only buy one knitting book this year, make it this one. – Tina Newton, owner of Blue Moon Fiber Arts

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Accompanying Margaret’s story are in-depth descriptions of each set of lace techniques, patterns, and lace knitting traditions, and offers original patterns for lace shawls, stoles, and scarves. Embark on your own journey in knitted lace as you travel around the world in 12 gorgeous projects highlight knitted lace characteristics from the Faroe Islands, Shetland Islands, Orenburg, Estonia, and lace motifs of New Zealand, as well as more contemporary European work.

An expert on lace repair and conservation, Margaret also teaches you how to preserve and repair your knitted lace, and how to even remake heirloom pieces.

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Friday, 12/10 5-8pm: Twinkie Chan free class and book signing

Twinkie Chan crochets zany food themed garments and her new book will make you both smile and reach for your crochet hook!

Her new book, Twinkie Chan’s Crochet Goodies for Fashion Foodies, has just hit the shelves. You’ll find recipes for food-themed scarves that feature sushi, salad, gingerbread men, buttered toast, eggs and bacon, ice-cream cones, popcorn boxes, and more. You’ll also learn how to make a pair of strawberry fingerless mittens, a chocolate cupcake hat complete with a cherry on top, and even a coconut-lemon cake tissue box cozy.

At her visit to Twisted, Twinkie herself will guide you through how to make a cupcake scarf. The tutorial is free and the materials kit will be just a few dollars. Check out her website at twinkiechan.com

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Twinkie Chan crochets zany food themed garments and her new book will make you both smile and reach for your crochet hook!

Her new book, Twinkie Chan’s Crochet Goodies for Fashion Foodies, has just hit the shelves. You’ll find recipes for food-themed scarves that feature sushi, salad, gingerbread men, buttered toast, eggs and bacon, ice-cream cones, popcorn boxes, and more. You’ll also learn how to make a pair of strawberry fingerless mittens, a chocolate cupcake hat complete with a cherry on top, and even a coconut-lemon cake tissue box cozy.

At her visit to Twisted, Twinkie herself will guide you through how to make a cupcake. The tutorial is free and the materials kit will be just a few dollars. Check out her website at twinkiechan.com You must pre-register for this free class. Give us a call at 503.922.1150, send an email to info@twistedpdx.com, or stop in!

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