Universal Yarn - Poem Sock Yarn

For you sock lovers, we received in today an order of Universal Yarn Poems Sock Yarn. These yarn colors are delicious.

The Mystery "Crochet Along"Show & Tell Had Some Great Market Bags

Tonight the Market Bag ladies (sorry about that) gathered to tell about their experiences and the fun they had making this first ever TYF Mystery Crochet Along project. Here are a few samples of the bags that were made.









For those of you who missed this, the pattern for this will be available in March.

The Mystery Knitalong Blanket Pattern Is Now Available as the"Q&A: A Lap Blanket"

This pattern was originally designed for a Mystery Knitalong (Mystery Blanket) and is now available as the "Q&A: A Lap Blanket". As we developed it, we thought this project could be used as a teaching or learning tool because it steps you through different stitch patterns. For each section of the blanket, you will be presented with a question. Your answer to that question will determine which stitch pattern you work over that area, so your blanket will be a “ewe+nique” reflection of you.

"Q&A: A Lap Blanket"

The story line of the Q&A: A Lap Blanket

Life is a mystery. Life is unpredictable. Life is a pathway. Life is about the big things. Life is about the little things. Our day-to-day lives create a picture of who we are. We all have things about us that people can see right away when they first meet us and those that people can’t see unless they look closely or take some time to get to know us.

Knitting and purling stitches together creates patterns. Small patterns come together to make up the larger picture. HMMMM………this is how we all are, too. We are each and all a wonderful collection of patterns.

We all have things in common that connect us, and we each have things that make us different and individual.

We welcome you to celebrate a common love of knitting and challenge as you create your own ewe+nique stitch sampler in this blanket.

There will be questions that correspond to each the 14 Sections that will make up your blanket. As you prepare to work each Section, choose the answer that fits you best and then see the corresponding pattern instructions that will tell you how to proceed with your knitting for that Section.


If you missed out doing the Mystery Blanket Knitalong, this is your chance to be part of Tempe Yarn history!

Food Dye Play Day

Ever wanted to dye your own yarn or fibers to get that special color.


This Saturday (February 28th) we'll be holding the ever popular class on dyeing.

Sign up and change the color of the world.

Mystery Crochet Along "Show & Tell"

The clues have all been sent and you've been faithfully crocheting along. Now you have the lovely market bag done. So here's a picture of our model .... wait - I'm told that there are some still working on the bag, so no picture yet.

But on February 26th at 6pm, bring in your completed or work in progress market bag for our Show & Tell. It's always a lot of fun.

Mark Your Calendar for TYF's"Create Your Own Adventure Retreat"

If you haven't marked your calendar yet - it's time to write down that you will be attending the 3rd annual Tempe Yarn & Fiber "Create Your Own Adventure Retreat" on July 17-19th. This will be a time to get away from the world and focus only on your yarn interests. This year we will be holding the retreat in Scottsdale.

We are not registering attendees yet, but watch for more details in the March newsletter.

Pictures from the 2008 Create Your Own Adventure retreat.

Elaine Is Here from Schaefer YarnDon't Miss This Event

Today from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, TYF is hosting Elaine from Schaefer Yarns as she shows some ewe+nique one-of-a-kind yarns for sale. These are beautiful examples of what their dyers have created while working to develop new colorways.

This is a great opportunity to buy those truly unique "Art Yarns" that you always hope to find--those one of a kind treasures that give our projects a ewe+nique character.

We've also added the following yarns from Schaefer:

Heather - 55% Merino Wool Superwash, 30% Cultivated Silk, 15% Nylon; 4 oz. - 400 yard skeins, Sock Yarn - 7-8 St/in. Needle size: US #1

Judith - 100% Prime Alpaca; 4 oz. - 330 yard skeins, DK weight - 5.5 St/in. Needle size: US #7

Nichole - 80% Extrafine Merino Wool Superwash, 20% Nylon; 5 oz. - 405 yard skeins, Sock Yarn - 7.5 St/in. Needle size: US #2

Sandra - 78% Cotton, 22% Rayon; Heavy Worsted/Bulky Wt. 6 oz - 1350 yard skeins, Heavy Worsted/Bulky Wt. - 3.5-4 sts/in. Needle size: US #8 or 9

Susan - 100% Mercerized Pima Cotton; 6 oz. - 1410 yard skeins, Sport weight - 6 St/in. Needle size: US #5

Andrea - 100% Cultivated Silk; 3.5oz. - 1093 yard skeins; Lace weight - 8 St/in. Needle size: US #0

Stop by anytime this week and explore Schaefer Yarns!

"Yarn Night On The Town" Was Lots of FUN

On the evening of February 14th, a great group of ladies joined the staff of Tempe Yarn for a "Yarn Night on the Town." This Yarn Tasting had a selection of wonderful Schaefer Yarns on the menu.

Terry started the evening by going over the various yarns on the menu.

As each new yarn was presented for tasting, garments made from that yarn were shown.

As the evening progressed, the ladies touched and snapped up their favorite Schaefer yarns.

Plus, each got to sample the six yarns being tasted.

Half way through the yarn tasting it was time to do some food tasting.

This wonderful fruit was provided by Edible Arrangements at 480 921 3660.

After the food break there were more yarns to sample.




But despite the great food, the Schaefer Yarn was the star of the night!

For those of you who missed the Yarn Tasting, the model garments from the trunk show are on display all this week, and on Saturday the Schaefer Yarn rep will be in the shop with one-of-a-kind yarns for your happy selection. For more information on this event click here.

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March Event & Class Schedules Are Now PostedLearn to Knit/Learn to Crochet & More

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Schaefer Yarn Truck Show and More!

Starting today through Saturday, we have on display completed garments made from Schaefer Yarn. This trunk show is just the beginning of Schaefer Yarn week.

We've also added the following yarns from Schaefer:

Heather - 55% Merino Wool Superwash, 30% Cultivated Silk, 15% Nylon; 4 oz. - 400 yard skeins, Sock Yarn - 7 - 8 St/in. Needle size: US #1, Hand Wash;

Judith - a Prime Alpaca in 4 oz. skein - 330 yards;

Nichole - 80% Extrafine Merino Wool Superwash, 20% Nylon; 5 oz. - 405 yard skeins, Sock Yarn - 7.5 St/in. Needle size: US #2, Hand or Machine Wash

Sandra - 78% Cotton, 22% Rayon; Heavy Worsted/Bulky Wt. 6 oz skeins - 1350 yards; Gauge: Approx. 3.5 - 4 sts/in Needle size: US #8 or 9

Susan - 100% Mercerized Pima Cotton; 6 oz. skeins - 1410 yards Sport weight - 6 St/in. Needle size: US #5

Andrea - 100% Cultivated Silk; 3.5oz. - 1093 yard skeins; Lace weight - 8 St/in. Needle size: US #0

Then on Saturday February 21st from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, TYF will host Elaine the Schaefer Sales Representative as she shows some ewe+nique one-of-a-kind yarns for sale. These are beautiful examples of what their dyers have created while working to develop new colorways.

This is a great opportunity to buy those truly unique "Art Yarns" that we always hope to find--those one of a kind treasures that give our projects a ewe+nique character.

Stop by anytime this week and explore Schaefer Yarns!

TYF Customer Christine Evola'sArtwork Is On Display

Sarah Gagliano and Christine Evola are process artists with a similar aesthetic style that, despite using different materials, they create an analogous and cohesive body of work in I Like to Make Colorful Blobs. Sarah Gagliano incorporates ceramics and explores the uses of different glazing techniques. Christine Evola examines fiberous materials such as burlap, felt, and yarn in untraditional uses.

The show is at Step Gallery located at the Tempe Center at 10th St and Mill Ave

Monday-Thursday, Feb. 16-20, 12-5 p.m.; Friday, 12-3 p.m.

Opening reception: Monday, Feb. 16, 7-9 p.m.

Tickets: Free

For more info click here.

Yarn & Roses

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ROSES

No that's not a band!

But Yarn & Roses are a great combination for Valentine Day. For that special knitter there is a simple solution.

Come to the University Plaza (1415 East University Drive) and visit Tempe Yarn for a knitting gift (yarn, needles, fiber, spinning wheels, classes, gift cards), and then walk across the parking lot to Campus Flowers and pick up the roses.

It couldn't get easier than that.

Misti Alpaca Hand Painted Sock Yarn

Tempe Yarn continues to grow our supply of sock yarn with the addition of Misti Hand Paint Sock Yarn. This is a blend of superfine alpaca, fine Merino wool, silk, and nylon to create a superbly soft, resilient, and durable sock yarn in a 4 ply fingering weight at 437 yards

Seattle #9

Piney Woods Green #13

Maple #14

Vegan #15

February 14th is Next Saturday...Monday is the Last Day to Sign Up for the "Yarn Night On The Town"

Nothing planned for February 14th? Don't want to stay home and watch old movies, or fight the crowds at the local pub. Well it's not to late to join us for the "Yarn Night On the Town" at Tempe Yarn & Fiber. This is a Yarn Tasting Event that people will be talking about. Stop by or call Monday to sign up.

For more details click here.

Malabrigo Yarn Lovers Rejoice, Sock Yarn & Worsted Just Arrived!

We received a shipment of the hard to find Malabrigo Sock Yarn in the following colors: Negro, Indiecita, Caribeno, Cote D Azure, Violeta Africana, Solis, Eggplant, Turner and Boticilli Red.

We also received Malabrigo worsted in colors: Apricot, Azalea, Emerald, Amoroso, Rich Chocolate, Loro Barranquero, Pink Frost, Velvet Grapes, Cosecha, Bobby Blue, Strawberry Fields, Red Java, Sunset, Dusty, Paris Night, Praline.

Malabrigo Lovers get ready, set and go!

Some New and Some Oldies but Goodies Books

Following on the success of the best-selling Nicky Epstein’s Knitted Flowers, Epstein gives crocheters a special gift: an equally exquisite collection of over 40 flowers—plus patterns for garments embellished with her floral designs. Featuring a beautiful layout and magnificent photography, this keepsake volume features stitch pattern flowers, petal constructed flowers, cord flowers, and the extremely popular felted flowers. Some make fanciful pieces of jewelry; others can adorn handicrafts for a fabulous finishing touch. Epstein offers yarn suggestions and colors, and encourages crocheters to experiment with all the interesting choices in the market today to create breathtaking corsages and bouquets. Among the pretty garden blossoms: a calla lily, blue and purple pansies, a delicate and lacy white wedding boutonniere, complete with a pearl center; and a selection of floral corkscrews.

If you have a strong sense of classic style and perfect fit and aren't aware of Meg Swansen or Elizabeth Zimmerman, this is the perfect introduction. It contains garments from issues 42-48 of "Woolgathering," a semi-annual newsletter from Schoolhouse Press. Easy-to-read print, concise instructions and lace/color charts as well as black and white photos of items featured. This book is also about expanding your techniques and to get you started knitting lace. An excellent book! 83 photos and charts.

I think every knitter should have one of these in his/her knitting bag. Whether or not you knit sweaters, this book of finishing techniques is very handy. Not only does it teach several methods of casting on, binding off, making seams, and everything else you need to successfully finish a project, it shows you what each technique will look like when finished. The benefits and drawbacks to each technique are also listed, so I can pick the best option for my particular application. A reproducible worksheet also allows me to keep a record of what methods I am using.

Felting — or boiling a knit item so it shrinks and the fibers mesh together — yields amazingly durable, beautiful pieces with unusual textures. It's the perfect technique for beginners because many mistakes just disappear during the washing process. An introduction explains all the knitting basics and felting fundamentals, from yarn selection to blocking and finishing the final product, and there's a wide variety of great things to create. With more than 20 stylish projects, you can knit a flower clutch bag, baby blanket, pillows, a snake toy, beret, tea cozy, slippers, scarves, multicolored mittens, and more.

Monday (2/9) Is The Last Day to Sign Up for"After Hours Yarn Night On the Town"on February 14th

Want to treat yourself to something decadent? Tempe Yarn & Fiber has just the event! To put some spark into your February, spend a "Yarn Night On the Town" at TYF's after hours Schaefer Yarn Tasting*.

On Saturday, February 14th, we will close promptly at 8:00 pm to set up the Schaefer Yarn Trunk Show. Then, at 8:15 pm we will reopen the doors for our wonderful, exciting Schaefer Yarn Tasting event. This luxury, hand-dyed yarn line that we all covet can be yours to experience first-hand.

The yarn tasting will offer you a chance to generously sample at least 5 different Schaefer yarns. Be sure to bring needles and/or hooks in a range of sizes, because the tasting yarns will include Schaefer's brand new sock yarn and several other yarns that are new to TYF. Additionally, you be the first to see the Schaefer trunk show pieces, receive free patterns, and did we mention decadent foods.

This is a ticketed event ($30), and you must purchase your tickets by the close of business on Monday, February 9th. We have <10>

If you have questions, please feel free to call us at 480-557-9166.

*What is a Yarn Tasting? A Yarn Tasting, like a wine tasting, is based on the same ideas of fun, community and getting a taste of something new and exciting. By sampling (tasting) a yarn you get to enjoy it before you make a desision if it's what you want your next project to be made from. Plus, you are with other people who share your passion for fine yarn and good company.

Tempe Yarn & Fiber Is Just Minutes from Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix

In town for business or pleasure, you've just found your favorite local yarn shop, Tempe Yarn & Fiber.

We are located at 1415 East University Drive, Suite A103 in Tempe, Arizona.

Our phone number is 480 557 9166

Our hours: Monday through Saturday 10am till 8pm.

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Hope to see you soon!

Knitting Classes In Arizona

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We are located at 1415 East University Drive, Suite A103 in Tempe, Arizona.



Our phone number is 480 557 9166



Our hours: Monday through Saturday 10am till 8pm.



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Spinning Classes in Arizona

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We are located at 1415 East University Drive, Suite A103 in Tempe, Arizona.

Our phone number is 480 557 9166

Our hours: Monday through Saturday 10am till 8pm.

Hope to see you soon!

Crochet Classes in Arizona

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We are located at 1415 East University Drive, Suite A103 in Tempe, Arizona.

Our phone number is 480 557 9166

Our hours: Monday through Saturday 10am till 8pm.

Hope to see you soon!