LanaKnits Designs - All Hemp Yarn & Patterns

We received a shipment of All Hemp 6 yarns in a range of colors.

Hemp is the ultimate seasonal yarn...cool in the summer & warn in the winter! Hemp is the longest & strongest natural fiber! The more hemp is put through the washing machine & drier the softer & softer it will become.. yet it will not shrink, stretch, fade or pill.

We also have a range of patterns that could inspire your use of this wonderful yarn.

Crochet Belts (#417) This pattern comes with two crochet belt designs! The Downtown Buckled Belt is a chic little project for a belt that can be adjusted to wear with jeans or over a sweater or top! The Bohemian Hip Belt is sized to fit your hips perfect over a tunic or long shirt for a multitude of styles!


Shell Border T-Shirt (#321)
A versatile t-shirt style top entirely knit in the round. The shell border pattern adds a touch of femininity to this all-seasons top. Knit in "All Hemp 6" from Hemp for Knitting, it's a perfect topper for jeans and skirts. Another easy-to-knit and quick-to-finish design.

Lace Diamond Garter Sweater (#304)
You'll love this easy, elegant sweater knit side-to-side -- even the sleeves! A beautiful silhouette is created by the vertically placed garter lace diamond pattern. The loose fitting style complements the natural drape of Hemp for Knitting's "All Hemp 6", and the clever use of 2 needles on each row creates a band along the lower edge.

Shop Til You Drop Bag (#403)
An easy, knit-in-the-round hemp bag featuring "All Hemp 6" from Hemp for Knitting. This pattern has lots of stretch in all directions so you can fill it to the max. Choose from two sizes -- The Little Shopper, with a 24" circumference and 12" length or the Shop Til You Drop, measuring 32" around and 15" long.

Cool Ponchette (#409)

An easy rectangular shape magically turns into a really cool ponchette. Crafted in "All Hemp 6" from Hemp for Knitting," you can wear it over your shoulders or slung low on the hips for the new trendy fashion statement. Choose from 2 sizes -- small, measuring 15" x48" or medium, measuring 17" x 53".

Capelet (#408)

This capelet features an unusual short rowing element that actually conforms to your shape. The drape of the fibre prevents any bulging in places where you wouldn't want it, and yet your curves are gently accommodated. If you've never made short rows, this is an easy place to start. It's a quick knit-- you work with either one strand each of allhemp6 and allhemp3, or allhemp6 and hempwol-- and makes a great gift when you're not sure of someone's size.

Labor Day Recognition...

Labor Day recognizes the contributions workers make to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of America.

At Tempe Yarn & Fiber, we would like to thank everyone who is out there working (or who has worked and is now retired). It is your hard work that helps make America great.

We invite you to stop by the shop on Saturday to enjoy the cool (inside) and company.

Have a safe and wonderful Labor Day!

Louet Victoria Spinning WheelIn Stock

The Victoria is not like your everyday spinning wheel. It’s light, portable and incredibly easy to use. The Victoria has been designed with precision and care, from advice received by today’s hand spinner.

Wheels are made of laminated hardwood with a "birch" exterior finish.

Features & Benefits
Weighing only 6lbs makes it light enough to go anywhere

Ratios of 1:6, 1:8.5 and 1:13. Optional High Speed Set provides an extra 1:19 ratio.

Can easily fold in half, making it very portable

Available in Classic Oak or ContemporaryBeech

Scotch Tension Brake System gives you an unlimited range of tension

The 2008 Stitch N' Pitch/Dbacks' Game Is Now History

Over 100 customers from Tempe Yarn & Fiber joined others from across Arizona in today's Diamondbacks Stitch N' Pitch game.

For those who took the TYF Bus, the door to service from our shop to Chase Field was handled by the great folks from Black Diamond Coach.

We'd like to thank everyone who attended today's game.

Check out the photos from the game by clicking here.

Going to Stitch N' Pitch on 8/24Here's a Link to a Kids Eat Free Coupon

Tribune 'Kids Eat Free' at Sunday D-Backs games

Presented by K. Hovnanian Homes

Kids 12 and under at any Doubleheaders concession stand get a meal combo of 1 hot dog or corn dog and 1 soft drink or milk and 1 kid's popcorn.

Here's the link, simply print out the coupon:

http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/page/dbackskids

Mystery Knitalong Blanket It's Order Time

If you haven't signed up for the TYF Mystery Knitalong Blanket now is the time.

We'll be ordering the yarn for the blankets next week.

So if you are interested please stop by and be part of history.

For more details click here.

Diamondbacks Stitch N' Pitch Ticket Sales Extended

Tiffany at the Diamondbacks is great!

We spoke over the weekend and she has extended the sale of tickets for the Stitch N' Pitch game through August 19th. So, if you haven't gotten your tickets there is still time.

The game is on Sunday August 24th at 1:10 PM against the Marlins.

In conjunction, we still have seats available on the bus that's going to the game. For more info on the bus click here.

Don't miss out and please don't wait to puchase the tickets to the game and/or the bus as time is running out.

Saturday Is The Last Day for theGreat American Afghan Showing

If you haven't seen this wonderful piece of art, please stop by on Saturday and see the real thing.

Kaffe Fassett "Exotic" ColorSock Yarn by Regia

Kaffe Fassett continues his colorful winning ways with his new "Exotic" line of Regia sock yarns. We have all the colors in stock so let your imagination guide your sock making.

Schaefer Yarn's New HEATHER Sock YarnArrived Today

Schaefer Yarns are hand painted luxury fibers. New Heather is a 55% merino wool SUPERWASH, 30% cultivated silk, 15% nylon blend of sock yarn.

Colors received today include: Diane Fossey, Toni Morrison, Willa Cather, Gertrude Ederle, Ingrid Bergman, Margo Jones, Happy, Hermione, Spanky, Wendy.

You have to see these to believe the colors!

Malabrigo Book One Is IN STOCK

As with everything that Malabrigo does this book is first class.

If you pre-ordered your copy of this book, it will be behind the counter waiting for you to pick up. If you are interested in purchasing this book, come on down and get one while the supply last.

NEW Yarns from Crystal Palace Yarns

New Panda Silk DK

The bamboo gives a great feel and a luster, the wool gives a soft feeling core and the combed silk gives it sheen and strength. This yarn is 52% bamboo 43% machine washable Merino wool 5% combed silk and comes in 120 yds/50 gr. balls.

NEW Panda SOY Sock Yarn
The bamboo gives a great feel and a luster, the soy adds a soft, silky core and the elastic nylon retains the shape and makes it wear well for socks. The yarn is 49% Bamboo - 33% Soy - 18% elastic nylon at 185 yds

Panda Cotton We've added numerous new colors to our line of this wonderful yarn.

LAST CALL for Stitch N' Pitch Tickets!!!

You've heard about the fun we've had at the last two Stitch N' Pitch games.

Now you have a chance to participate in all the fun!

The game is August 24th (Sunday) at 1:10 PM. The teams are the Arizona Diamondbacks vs the Marlins.

While the game is on the 24th, the last day to purchase tickets for the Stitch N' Pitch game is Tuesday AUGUST 12th. The game tickets are $15 each. We still have lots of tickets available.

We are also running a bus to the game from our shop. The price to ride the bus is $20. We have limited space still on the bus. For more info click > bus.

Don't be left behind come in before time runs out...and let's go enjoy the game together.

Check out EV Living's story on the upcoming Stitch N' Pitch game. Click here to see the article.

TYF's Next Mystery Blanket KnitalongSign Up Started on August 1st

After the success of the first TYF Mystery Knitalong, we quickly decided we'd better get to work planning another one. After a lot of work, we are ready to start our second Mystery Knitalong project, which will be a blanket. Here are the details you've all been waiting for:

Timeline:
August 1st-16th: Knitalong registrations and pre-orders for yarn and needles will be taken

Beginning of Sept.: Pre-ordered yarns will be distributed and participants will be sent invitations to join the TYFMysteryBlanket Yahoo! group (Clue 1 will already be posted there to get you started)

Sept. 25th-Oct. 30th: New clues will be posted on the Yahoo! group 2-3 times a week

Suggested Yarns:
220 Wool by Cascade Yarns
220 Superwash by Cascade Yarns
Classic Worsted by Universal Yarn
We are suggesting that only one color of yarn be used, and that it be a lighter color, rather than a darker one, so that the stitch work in the completed blanket will be more visible.

Suggested Needles:
US Size 7, 32" or 40" circular needles or size needed to get a guage of 5 sts and 7 rows per inch in stockinette stitch after blocking

Other Materials:
DPNs or cable needle stitch markers (optional)

Cost:
A $10 participation fee, plus the cost of your yarn (8-10 skeins, depending on which yarn you choose and how accurate your gauge is)

Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate

Support Groups:
Both evening and morning Support Groups will again be available for social knitting &/or assistance.

Come join the fun!





Sherlock

Great American Afghan - Cascade Truckshow

You've seen the book, now it's time to see the real thing!

Between now and mid-August we'll have a Cascade truckshow that includes the completed Great American Afghan. Stop by and see this wonderful piece of art.