tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18188260595661443292024-03-13T10:01:14.609-07:00The Yarn Basket BlogThe Yarn Baskethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14466825961652671610noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818826059566144329.post-78013026649938914602011-05-31T16:41:00.000-07:002011-05-31T16:50:11.576-07:00knitting retreat at the lakeHi everyone. We are open at the lake now and look forward to seeing everyone. <br /><br />One of the first things we are going to do is have a knitting retreat on June 23rd from 9-3pm. Choose from one of 4 classes and sign up now. $45 plus supplies (includes lunch and triple punch on your cards). <br /><br />Choices: <br />1: 6 stitch Pillow with Carol: You will learn 6 different stitches as you make a great 14 inch pillow. Uses bulky weight yarn so you will finish the front during the class. Beginners and intermediate knitters<br /><br />2. Weaving with Kathy: Learn how to warp and weave on our cricket rigid heddle loom. Beginners<br /><br />3. Ruffled Wristlets with Jane: learn how to use dpn needles as you make this AWESOME wristlet with sequins and ruffles. must know how to knit and purl. intermediate<br /><br />4. Toe up socks with Beth: learn the magic loop method of making socks, starting from the toe. must know how to knit and purl. Intermediate<br /><br />Call the Okoboji shop (712-332-2131) or email <a href="mailto:beth@bethsyarnbasket.com">beth@bethsyarnbasket.com</a> to sign up. Or send a check for $45 with your name and address and phone number and what class you want to<br />The Yarn Basket<br />512 N. Adams<br />Carroll, IA 51401<br /><br />hurry as class sizes are limited. (there is only so much room at the Okoboji shop: )<br /><br />Hope to see you soon at either location<br />til then, happy knitting and crocheting, BethThe Yarn Baskethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14466825961652671610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818826059566144329.post-26534475203345511332011-03-16T17:32:00.000-07:002011-03-16T17:40:54.183-07:00New Okoboji LocationHi! We are really excited that the Okoboji shop has a new location. It is next to the Antique Mall in Arnolds Park. We have lots more room and much better lighting. Plenty of parking, too. <br /><br />Thanks to all of you who were able to make it to our Spring retreat. We hope you had as much fun as we did. It was great to see all the colors of wristlets, socks, slippers, vests, purses and pillows everyone was making. Makes me want to make all of them.<br /><br />Next we have our Quilt Shop Hop starting Wed the 23rd. Hope to see all you wonderful quilters and that you can make it to all 10 shops to be in for the grand prize drawings of a $500 chair and the $25 gift certificates. Even if you can't make all of them, you will be in for a $50 gift from each shop you go to. <br /><br />Then back to the knitters, we are having our 3rd Easter Open House over Easter weekend with NEW spring ideas, treats and drawings. SO, make plans to be in Carroll for these exciting events.<br /><br />For those of you attending the Spring retreat, we hope you liked your gift of our new "Fresh from the Basket" yarn dyed just for us by Lorna's Laces. It is yummy!<br />til next time, happy knitting, crocheting and quilting. BethThe Yarn Baskethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14466825961652671610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818826059566144329.post-25899439820779205412011-01-21T15:27:00.000-08:002011-01-21T15:53:51.417-08:00I'm BackAfter a long (gasp) time period, I have gotten back to my blog. I can't believe I have let it go for so long but alas..... Anyway, I'm glad to be back and hope you will enjoy hearing what The Yarn Basket and Quilt Shop is doing for 2011!!!<br /><br /><br /><br />Check out the class page and come join our quilting groups on first monday of every month, our Mystery Quilt class on Feb 5th and our Shop Hop in March 23-26. ALSO coming, our Valentines present to all of you quilters is to have a sale. More information to follow as we are working on t he details now.<br /><br /><br /><br /><p>In the Yarn: Come join us at our Annual Winter Retreat. Choose one of 6 classes offered and join fellow knitters for a grrrreat day of fun. Here are the classes offered: </p><br /><ol><br /><li>14 inch pillow where you learn 5 different stitches</li><br /><li>French Press slippers, felted cute as can be slippers that fit and stay on</li><br /><li>Ruffled edge wristlets, great for texting</li><br /><li>Malabrigo vest, learn inc, dec, pu stitches and more</li><br /><li>Ruffled Purse: so much fun and great to carry all your treasures in</li><br /><li>DPN Socks, yes this one is done on double points.</li></ol><br /><p>If you want to come, call us 712-792-2890 and tell us what you want to take. $45 includes lunch, class instructor fees and a gift from us. Chocolate, pop and coffee are of course on the house!</p><br /><p>Then watch for our Monthly clubs we are working on. We will mail you yarn and patterns for any and all of the following clubs that will start in February: VEST club (very easy sleeveless tops, which could include shrugs as well as vests); Sock club (sock yarn but maybe not a sock pattern as there are LOTs to do with sock yarn as well as make socks): Fresh from the Basket Club (we are really excited about this one as we have Lorna's Laces making us a color all our own); and Luxery club (one skein projects with yarns that are so yummy!!!)</p><br /><p>Quilting Monthly clubs will also start in February and will include a kids one, wool one (yes, we are finally getting started on this one) and a Moda Batiks. The clubs range from 5 to 10 months. Then in May, we will have a Halloween and then in the summer a Christmas one. </p><br /><p>Promise to write often, til then hope to see you in the shop and stay warm. Remember, this weather is great to sew or knit.</p><br /><p>Beth</p><br /><p></p>The Yarn Baskethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14466825961652671610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818826059566144329.post-23948873822702275462010-06-10T13:09:00.000-07:002010-06-10T13:44:35.284-07:00Classes are postedWe now have posted classes for June and July on the website. Hopefully we will see you at one or more of them. Lots of great projects and fellowship. <br /><br />Last Monday at the Quilter's Gathering we had Gram (my mom) show us how to combine the contrary wife block with a 4 patch block. Then she showed us Jacob's ladder, which is these two put together. She makes it look so easy. It is fun to see all of you and LOVE the show and tell from the previous month's "topic". If you haven't come to our gatherings, we would love to have you join us. (VERY informal and still room for more.)<br /><br />My son Matt is also bringing me into the present in communicating and we are now on Facebook. To follow us go to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/">www.facebook.com</a> and search Beth's Yarn Basket.<br /><br />Enjoy the flowers. Christmas fabric and winter yarns are knocking at the door.<br />BethThe Yarn Baskethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14466825961652671610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818826059566144329.post-80451253045861773012010-05-30T12:27:00.000-07:002010-05-30T12:35:55.419-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuCzW0cGgWXvQKJ4FMnKWV94FCF6FZl230MSZkZ7c5Ju0uiRm627iK_pgwiuxM4RoI3TCTLOBMXB4JBUeEQezkYceFuF4YNConty5dE9jj8UE50oaTHn-WbfljOh6W7Y3Z3W5TB-Bu-tg/s1600/April.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477147489635720818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuCzW0cGgWXvQKJ4FMnKWV94FCF6FZl230MSZkZ7c5Ju0uiRm627iK_pgwiuxM4RoI3TCTLOBMXB4JBUeEQezkYceFuF4YNConty5dE9jj8UE50oaTHn-WbfljOh6W7Y3Z3W5TB-Bu-tg/s200/April.jpg" border="0" /></a> Hope everyone is enjoying our Quilting Block of the Month. (April's is pictured) If you don't know, we have been taking pictures of Carroll county barn quilts and making the patterns for our BOM club. Still open to anyone wanting to join, and those who make all 12, get 2 yards of fabric free at the end of the year to sash, border or use anyway your heart desires. <br /><br />And now, Craig (my wonderful husband) and I are putting a quilt block on our shed. Anyone want to guess the design?? Exciting!!!<br /><br />Okoboji is OPEN and it is great to see all of you. Class listing will be posted Soon. We are offering Workshop Wednesdays so plan on coming to The Yarn Basket in Okoboji on Wednesday and join us.<br />Til then, BethThe Yarn Baskethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14466825961652671610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818826059566144329.post-6076943574271394212010-05-24T11:25:00.000-07:002010-05-24T13:59:51.859-07:00OK, my mid year new years resolution is to be more active with my blog. Sorry about the LOOOOONG time lag!!<br /><br />New: Okoboji opens this Friday, May 29th and will be open now for the summer months. 10-5pm with lots of fun yarns and classes. Hope to see you there.<br /><br />Quilting: Mom and I just got back from Quilt Market and I am soooo excited about felted wool. Although I am not much for hand work (unless I have needles in my hands for knitting) I do want to branch out and try this applique technique with wool. You don't have to turn under the edges so it is easy. We are going to start a block of the month and create the most gorgeous quilt you ever saw! Also have other individual patterns for working with wool. So much fun! Stop in and see the patterns.<br /><br />Our Barn Quilt Block of the Month is going well. It is so fun to see which barn we are going to do next. What we find amazing is how fast the months roll around and we need to get the next one ready. Wow, life is fast!!!<br /><br />Yarn: Great projects we are doing are the shawl Heather made for spring, baby blu (jeans for the baby made with Rowan Denim), top down cardigans, tank tops, and much more. <br /><br />Would love to see you in the shops or call us and we can ship.<br />til then, Happy knitting, crocheting and quilting, BethThe Yarn Baskethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14466825961652671610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818826059566144329.post-16695870205422262952010-02-04T17:12:00.000-08:002010-02-04T17:19:28.167-08:00Thanks to all of you who made it Monday for our first Quilter's Gathering group. We had a good turnout and hope to add more of you every month. If you were there, remember, this is just for fun and you don't have to do the block assignment, however, I bet some of you already have yours done!! : )<br />If you weren't there and want to join in on the show and tell next month (which will be March 1st Monday from 7pm -8:30pm), we are doing something with a patch. It can be a block for a quilt or table runner, it can be part of a tote, etc. Just make a 4 patch, 9 patch, 25 patch, block of your choice. <br />Hope to see all of you there. Next month's topic will have Donna showing us how to do a 9 patch and have a mirror image one also when she is done. Wow.<br /><br />Our knitting retreat for Feb 13th still has some room so if you can make it, please call the shop and have us reserve a place for you. We always have a great time knitting and eating.<br /><br />til then, BethThe Yarn Baskethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14466825961652671610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818826059566144329.post-45883906247695356622010-01-17T18:36:00.000-08:002010-01-17T18:43:56.795-08:00Classes and moreWe are having a retreat on Feb 13th in the Yarn Basket side. Come enjoy Valentin'e weekend with fellow knitters and work on one project all day. Choices are an awesome mitered shawl, top down sweater, top down mittens and cabled scarf and hat. Call us 712--792-2890 to reserve your spot. $45 includes lunch and triple punch on your card.<br /><br />The Quilt shop is having lots of classes and events coming up. Starting this Sat, we are making a table topper (free), next Sat, a notion's tote (free), Feb 27 and / or April 10th Mystery quilt ($30 includes lunch) and t-shirt quilt on March 13th. Call the shop to sign up for any and all of them.<br /><br />Then, we are starting a new group called "Quilter's Gathering". the first Monday of each month, starting Feb 1st from 7-8:30pm we will meet to share, visit and learn from one another quilting techniques and tips. Come join us. No cost, just bring your smile and a 3 ring binder to gather handouts.<br /><br />Hope to see all of you at any of the above.<br />Til then, awesome yarns and fabric coming through the door almost daily for all of us to enjoy,<br />BethThe Yarn Baskethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14466825961652671610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818826059566144329.post-26677073704575816332009-12-15T10:24:00.000-08:002009-12-15T11:28:56.264-08:00Wow, where does time go??? With the opening of the Quilt Shop in the back of the Yarn Basket, we have been busy with new fabrics, projects and then back to knitting and retreats and you know how it goes..... Anyway, I felt it was time to add to my blog and tell you what is in the future and what we are doing now.<br />Now: really fun and easy to make is the Christmas Creep scarf. Uses one skein of Twinkly Soft Chunky or Burly Spun yarn and #19 needle (called the Christmas Creep because you can still get it done before Christmas even as it creeps up on you!) Cast on 10 stitches and every row is as follows: K1 * YO, K2tog* K1. That is it. We fringed ours long with 10 inch fringes and love it.<br /><br />Also now: great hats, mittens and other scarf patterns from warm to frilly. <br /><br />New in yarn: If you haven't seen the Plymouth pattern for the easy shrug, then stop in. Uses bulky yarn and goes fast. You only have to knit and purl. We have one made with the new Manos Rittenhouse yarn that we doubled. <br />Also new: My Secret shrug (so easy that the secret is in the sewing the seams together and that is even easy) yet it looks like a very hard pattern. We have made it mostly in Alpaca with a twist's Highlander but the pattern can be used on any yarns. <br />Also new: big needle hats, a new kimino from plymouth and and a easy shawl from Aslantrends.<br /><br />In the quilting, we are going to have classes every Sat starting the middle of January. We have mystery quilts, t-shirt, tote bag and others so stop in and check out what is happening each week.<br /><br />THEN: our block of the month is Carroll County barn quilts. We have gone around the county taking pictures of quilts in Carroll county and are busy making the blocks to go with the barns. We will start in January and each month will feature a different barn block with the colors of that barn. The cost is $8 per month with includes the patten and material to make that block plus some information on the location of the barn. Then if you do all 12, you get 2 yards of 45 inch fabric free to do your choice of sashing, borders, etc. We would love to have any and everyone join us in this fun project. <br /><br />We will be closing the Okoboji shop the 24th of December, open for the winter games, Fri and Sat the last weekend of January and then close until Memorial Day.<br />Carroll is taking the 25th and 26th of December off but open the rest of the time.<br /><br /><br />Til next time, Merry Christmas and happy New Year. <br /><br />Then for theThe Yarn Baskethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14466825961652671610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818826059566144329.post-38090234839301592982009-10-01T17:06:00.000-07:002009-10-01T17:21:36.944-07:00Christmas To Do ListThe other day we were talking about getting organized for the holidays and someone suggested we make a "to-do" list and have a time set aside where we can come to The Yarn Basket and work on our projects. So on Saturdays from 10-12, come in and join others as we work on our list. We have patterns for all the "ideas" on the list so feel free to make these or choose your own.<br /><br />We hope to make your shopping and knitting less stressful so we here is a "to-do" list for each of you to help you get started. <br /><ol><li>Hubby or significant other<br />Idea: Wallaby Sweater<br />Idea: Toe up Socks</li><li>Mom<br />Idea: gift bag from “Last Minute knitted Gifts”<br />Idea: My Secret Shrug</li><li>Dad<br />Idea: Jared Flood’s Striped Scarf<br />Idea: Jared Flood’s Turn a Square Hat</li><li>Dancing daughter or sister<br />Idea: Leg Warmers</li><li>Cell Phone Daughter or sister<br />Idea: Wristlets</li><li>College Son or brother<br />Idea: Sock Hat<br />Idea: “Thorpe” earflap hat</li><li>Teen Son or brother<br />Idea: Harry Potter Scarf<br />Idea: top down mittens</li><li>Favorite Pet<br />Idea: “Fetch” bone or Catnip Mouse</li><li>Grandma<br />Idea: One button Ribbed Scarf</li><li>Grandpa<br />Idea: Felted Ice Mitten</li><li>Baby or Grandbaby<br />Idea: Spud and Chole Sweater<br />Idea: Heaven Ripple Blanket<br />Idea: Baby Wallaby</li><li>Mother-in-law<br />Idea: Market Bag</li><li>Father-in-law<br />Idea: Ribbed Scarf in Blackstone Tweed</li><li>College Kid<br />Idea: Bulky Slippers</li><li>Hostess Gift<br />Idea: Felted Wine Cozies</li><li>Wine Drinking Friend (s)<br />Idea: Drunken Rib Scarf</li><li>Crazy Girlfriend or sister<br />Idea: Twinkle Twisted Scarf</li><li>Teacher<br />Idea: Gift Certificate to The Yarn Basket</li><li>Sunday School Teacher<br />Idea: favorite Dishcloth</li><li>Knitting Friend or Relative<br />Gift certificate to The Yarn Basket<br /><br /><br />The Yarn Basket 512 N. Adams Carroll, IA 51401 712-792-2890<br />And 1302 N. Hwy 71 Okoboji, IA 50355 712-223-3121</li></ol>The Yarn Baskethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14466825961652671610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818826059566144329.post-82634667772005644192009-09-15T09:06:00.000-07:002009-09-15T09:19:01.348-07:00Alpaca Beginners Shrug<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnnwsaVqCdW-INwysqIuoAfwTdIzKOWIFby4olksEXvAj0C2hg7J5XG1Q07FrGQUq6FYX6nMxfb4yYabVebqAMKCHMzCAh38vzOciMgUDdmr0ZocBxlX3-q-YOfCekSuSMCmP3pKs9Fj4/s1600-h/img_8634.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381727270532180978" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnnwsaVqCdW-INwysqIuoAfwTdIzKOWIFby4olksEXvAj0C2hg7J5XG1Q07FrGQUq6FYX6nMxfb4yYabVebqAMKCHMzCAh38vzOciMgUDdmr0ZocBxlX3-q-YOfCekSuSMCmP3pKs9Fj4/s200/img_8634.jpg" border="0" /></a> Please ignore the person modeling our<br /><br /><div>We have created the best shrug pattern EVER and anyone from beginner to advanced can make it. Stop in or call the shop to see it and try it on. We have kits available for yarn using either Alpaca with a Twist's Highlander (model <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh40IYvhXrW_J1lQDXD3vF3PpWennPW2Di6bOUgYBZjJDx0mplv8fVXadeOjLhwxQVusyIj0EA1c3aBUKFGFdUUWSbfxzxGLQHRMYcSnESJP-JOvfSkwQWLrTfBD_LfrkgtirM5-4ZpSpM/s1600-h/IMG_8633.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381728554257989474" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 190px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh40IYvhXrW_J1lQDXD3vF3PpWennPW2Di6bOUgYBZjJDx0mplv8fVXadeOjLhwxQVusyIj0EA1c3aBUKFGFdUUWSbfxzxGLQHRMYcSnESJP-JOvfSkwQWLrTfBD_LfrkgtirM5-4ZpSpM/s200/IMG_8633.JPG" border="0" /></a>shown in Black) or Big Baby.</div><div> </div><div>Please ignore the person modeling our Best Shrug ever as we were just snapping pictures and joking around. Imagine how great You will look in something that matches!!!!!</div><div> </div><div>Happy knitting, Beth</div><div> </div></div>The Yarn Baskethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14466825961652671610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818826059566144329.post-71998156084636593982009-09-15T09:01:00.000-07:002009-09-15T09:06:09.551-07:00Fall retreatWe are having our Annual Fall knitting retreat again on Sat, November 14th from 9-3:30. Hope to see you there. Below is a sheet you can mail in to us with your choices. <br /><br /><br />Fall Knitting Retreat: November 14th 9-3:30pm. Please mark a check with first, second and third class choices for the day. We will do our best to fill your first 2 but need to on a first come, first served basis. We are only taking 24 people (6 per class). Lunch and triple punch card good that day in the store.<br /><br />Please enclose a check for $45 to reserve your place. <br />Name:<br /><br />Address:<br /><br /><br />Phone:<br /><br />First Choice<br />Second Choice<br />Third Choice<br />Fourth Choice<br /><br />1. February sweater and Beginning Lace (learn how to read a chart, to make this fun and easy top down sweater made from worsted weight yarn)<br /><br />2. Continental knitting with design pattern (We will show you how to knit continental and throw so you can carry 2 different yarns to use with colored patterns)<br /><br />3. Fixing Mistakes: we will take you through the most common mistakes and encourage you to bring questions of your own<br /><br />4. Seams and finishing techniques<br /><br />5. Intarsia, changing yarns and beginnings<br /><br />6. Top down Mittens (using semi bulky yarn, learn how to make mittens that fit)<br /><br />7. Entralec: using self striping yarn, begin this awesome scarf<br /><br />8. Learn to knit back words so you don’t have to purl<br /><br />9. Crochet 101: basics of crocheting<br /><br />10. Cables: learn to read a chart, make cables without a cable needle and how to begin and end your cable for a better look <br /><br /><br />Happy knitting, BethThe Yarn Baskethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14466825961652671610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818826059566144329.post-7906036241784458882009-08-23T20:54:00.000-07:002009-08-23T21:02:33.492-07:00where did summer go???How can it be almost the end of August already? It seems like we were just talking about sleeveless tops and fun airy scarves and now we need to add sleeves to those summer tops that we haven't finished yet and knit our scarves a little closer? : )<br /><br />Also, since I am sooooo bad about blogging and updating my website, and we are beginning a new season, I will try and correct that. Thanks for all of you sticking with me in the process. My camera broke, my computer died (so if you have a yarn order out there "pending" we are back in business now and GREATLY appologize to you for any inconvienence) but my needles are still working. Coming soon a cabled flaired, double breasted jacket pattern that we hope to have available. Also coming soon is an out of this world shrug made with Alpaca with a twist yarn.<br />Stop in and inquire about either one. You will want to make both, believe me.<br /><br />So thank you all for your understanding and realizing that I love to knit and procrastinate the web. <br />Til later, happy knitting and crocheting, BethThe Yarn Baskethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14466825961652671610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818826059566144329.post-23658337227364410132009-06-20T09:26:00.000-07:002009-06-20T09:35:35.968-07:00What's New<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKck5AfmRMyvqdWqG88UUuGMqpT_LJfv5fp6SS3nNX7dzYs1up2A6MO9PbVqIPxtL6XAvyUQuTO_9Fcs23zyoEHX8vXrwyIoZRPDC-jxWqgD6YNIhur3uTLA9Gbn2w1ygCF_t0ShY8fOA/s1600-h/Yarn+and+Christmas+2008+149.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349447801804268578" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 132px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKck5AfmRMyvqdWqG88UUuGMqpT_LJfv5fp6SS3nNX7dzYs1up2A6MO9PbVqIPxtL6XAvyUQuTO_9Fcs23zyoEHX8vXrwyIoZRPDC-jxWqgD6YNIhur3uTLA9Gbn2w1ygCF_t0ShY8fOA/s200/Yarn+and+Christmas+2008+149.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>All kinds of projects are in the works at The Yarn Basket. Here are 2 of our most recents favorites. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Using Heaven and a DK yarn, this baby blanket knits up very fast. Called the ripple wave baby blanket, it is soooo soft and easy to make.</div></div><br /><p>I have mine started and am almost halfway. The size is about 26 x 28 when finished.</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEY5fbTVFsASfPPxe_O4YtsddA8hXUbn1d2F_YTOg8GxsmEDJiDvlW2TM_lUnM6zj52Z9wwrsQqLrEbhN1JtbqACQrvhgAZ9rl5Ri_mH8xW3mL1ImdTQugQFGcxuOSSc5J8FhCM9cGB_A/s1600-h/Yarn+and+Christmas+2008+150.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349448746928559858" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 132px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEY5fbTVFsASfPPxe_O4YtsddA8hXUbn1d2F_YTOg8GxsmEDJiDvlW2TM_lUnM6zj52Z9wwrsQqLrEbhN1JtbqACQrvhgAZ9rl5Ri_mH8xW3mL1ImdTQugQFGcxuOSSc5J8FhCM9cGB_A/s200/Yarn+and+Christmas+2008+150.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p></p><br /><p>also just finished (yeah) is a capelet for fall. I used Manos silk blend and Cascade Greenland carried together. Changing needle sizes and working in the round. How easy is that? </p><p> </p><p>Stop in and see what else we have in the making. We would love to see you and help get you started on that next project. Remember summer knitting is faster as we don't have to make sleeves : )</p><p>Beth</p>The Yarn Baskethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14466825961652671610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818826059566144329.post-11499398257567062452009-05-11T10:58:00.001-07:002009-05-11T11:07:21.765-07:00Okoboji openingHi everyone. We will be open for the season in Okoboji on Wed the 20th of May. Horrah!!!! Can't wait to see everyone and show you what is new at The Yarn Basket. So mark your calendars for a week from Wednesday on the 20th at 10am.<br /><br />Email TROUBLES!!!!!<br />My email is having a hard time letting me send emails so even though I get your requests for a newsletter, I am unable to send you one. Here are just a few of the highlights we have happening now:<br />KAL: we are doing the Wrap me Up Shawl as a Knit along in Carroll and will have it at the lakes also this summer. Come join us on Thurs if interested<br /><br />DSM shop: we will start looking HARD for a space in July for Mid Sept opening. Still looking for that "perfect" spot : ). More later on that.<br /><br />New yarns and fun patterns for summer knitting are in. Favorites this week are Berroco's Seduce for a great summer tank or vest, Trendsetter's Segue Scarf in a Feather and Fan pattern, and Blue Heron's Rayon Metallic in a Feather and Fan Shawl. Call us and we can tell you more. <br /><br />The Addi clicks are again back ordered and will be here in late July. IF you want on the list, call and we will reserve a set for you. Those of you who have them already (lucky you), they are going to have the extra cords available in late June. 712-792-2890 for more information or to get your name on the list.<br /><br />So, we are scrubbing and stocking the lake shop this week and will be ready for you next. Til then, happy knitting and crocheting, BethThe Yarn Baskethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14466825961652671610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818826059566144329.post-20425372994953241592009-04-14T08:04:00.000-07:002009-04-14T14:06:52.555-07:00Fresh from the Basket Open HouseWe want to thank all of you who came out over the Easter holidays to help celebrate our "Fresh from the Basket" open house. Here are a few of the pictures we took. Below are our new projects before the doors opened.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcZTRRRD6J0_yZT-jInAoSRSTBfCZDoSwUIzph_KRaIdLHkGPvwIw2y1LFhWK4OBLG6PzQyi0BmUp4SdRIZ_pxRxLaWKTZ-cPOP61LLiukUwSr1kKKC5yXv9rJqXB1a6P26AaNLZ6095g/s1600-h/Yarn+and+Christmas+2008+156.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324574754159603458" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 246px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 168px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcZTRRRD6J0_yZT-jInAoSRSTBfCZDoSwUIzph_KRaIdLHkGPvwIw2y1LFhWK4OBLG6PzQyi0BmUp4SdRIZ_pxRxLaWKTZ-cPOP61LLiukUwSr1kKKC5yXv9rJqXB1a6P26AaNLZ6095g/s200/Yarn+and+Christmas+2008+156.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is Amy modeling our rectangle shawl made with Cascade's Venezia Bulky in red. Same shawl in Cascade Venezia bulky in white is on the maniken. Doesn't Amy look cute?<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfnBnUfgiprz9YZnDSRrBEdHgsXl05JeNzHZyQXw1FYvzCbUlIxdF0CpLfkB1TN73OMdZfxP1N94WJ3cgFTtQhv6sZVhmD_rUFKN_HUYrqMEnGTAOlq1hPD-7f0TpP7_ejwPmTnp_QO_E/s1600-h/Yarn+and+Christmas+2008+079.jpg"></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglJ7MDBFjsmX1cpB6N5rHkwbWTlrs4KnWvXerKpWmGYn1DUW02D_UvJjM8d4ZVq6OHdRvUtn9ReCWIGX51nog1deLrrJW9yM631YiSyl5_psR1EPkkTKQnjh_dqZENHrfoGUYoMdYZnns/s1600-h/Yarn+and+Christmas+2008+155.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324576802416858754" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 132px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglJ7MDBFjsmX1cpB6N5rHkwbWTlrs4KnWvXerKpWmGYn1DUW02D_UvJjM8d4ZVq6OHdRvUtn9ReCWIGX51nog1deLrrJW9yM631YiSyl5_psR1EPkkTKQnjh_dqZENHrfoGUYoMdYZnns/s200/Yarn+and+Christmas+2008+155.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfnBnUfgiprz9YZnDSRrBEdHgsXl05JeNzHZyQXw1FYvzCbUlIxdF0CpLfkB1TN73OMdZfxP1N94WJ3cgFTtQhv6sZVhmD_rUFKN_HUYrqMEnGTAOlq1hPD-7f0TpP7_ejwPmTnp_QO_E/s1600-h/Yarn+and+Christmas+2008+079.jpg"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfnBnUfgiprz9YZnDSRrBEdHgsXl05JeNzHZyQXw1FYvzCbUlIxdF0CpLfkB1TN73OMdZfxP1N94WJ3cgFTtQhv6sZVhmD_rUFKN_HUYrqMEnGTAOlq1hPD-7f0TpP7_ejwPmTnp_QO_E/s1600-h/Yarn+and+Christmas+2008+079.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324565197062332386" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfnBnUfgiprz9YZnDSRrBEdHgsXl05JeNzHZyQXw1FYvzCbUlIxdF0CpLfkB1TN73OMdZfxP1N94WJ3cgFTtQhv6sZVhmD_rUFKN_HUYrqMEnGTAOlq1hPD-7f0TpP7_ejwPmTnp_QO_E/s200/Yarn+and+Christmas+2008+079.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfnBnUfgiprz9YZnDSRrBEdHgsXl05JeNzHZyQXw1FYvzCbUlIxdF0CpLfkB1TN73OMdZfxP1N94WJ3cgFTtQhv6sZVhmD_rUFKN_HUYrqMEnGTAOlq1hPD-7f0TpP7_ejwPmTnp_QO_E/s1600-h/Yarn+and+Christmas+2008+079.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This next one is of our Feza shawl. 1 skein of Alp Premier is all you need and the yarn comes in so many Gorgeous colors! (that's Beth's back : )<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBwCLSfj8GIkszolmB3XOw24p2oSw9HR2pf_kuhyphenhyphenvhR_TbRsn1OobcbgbubmXORWWfupLKZt6B4LvlvxdUs1abSWINaZ3DQwFiPhzDGHp5J1B6itW0U64F582YAjZ8SHKXn_y5VgKdYSA/s1600-h/Yarn+and+Christmas+2008+150.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324574738165045202" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBwCLSfj8GIkszolmB3XOw24p2oSw9HR2pf_kuhyphenhyphenvhR_TbRsn1OobcbgbubmXORWWfupLKZt6B4LvlvxdUs1abSWINaZ3DQwFiPhzDGHp5J1B6itW0U64F582YAjZ8SHKXn_y5VgKdYSA/s200/Yarn+and+Christmas+2008+150.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfnBnUfgiprz9YZnDSRrBEdHgsXl05JeNzHZyQXw1FYvzCbUlIxdF0CpLfkB1TN73OMdZfxP1N94WJ3cgFTtQhv6sZVhmD_rUFKN_HUYrqMEnGTAOlq1hPD-7f0TpP7_ejwPmTnp_QO_E/s1600-h/Yarn+and+Christmas+2008+079.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBwCLSfj8GIkszolmB3XOw24p2oSw9HR2pf_kuhyphenhyphenvhR_TbRsn1OobcbgbubmXORWWfupLKZt6B4LvlvxdUs1abSWINaZ3DQwFiPhzDGHp5J1B6itW0U64F582YAjZ8SHKXn_y5VgKdYSA/s1600-h/Yarn+and+Christmas+2008+150.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9CBdk-nN62IJWgHeH5RNOUKiqoz4pYC3pWa8RUYubgh97Dme1nt5Br9grp_veLayA-OuId9QFewahUiwePcmeSm96uZZ7w_KBX9pe5vjF5gh6BmE9gFsYEBG8ARZqR3g53fXapaNlGAQ/s1600-h/Yarn+and+Christmas+2008+157.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324578232728859970" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 132px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9CBdk-nN62IJWgHeH5RNOUKiqoz4pYC3pWa8RUYubgh97Dme1nt5Br9grp_veLayA-OuId9QFewahUiwePcmeSm96uZZ7w_KBX9pe5vjF5gh6BmE9gFsYEBG8ARZqR3g53fXapaNlGAQ/s200/Yarn+and+Christmas+2008+157.jpg" border="0" /></a> Just a few of the people who joined us. On the right are Carole and Heather, both who are part of the Yarn Basket Staff.<br /><br /><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>We got to meet Dianne and her daughter Julie and they were nice enough to pose for a picture for us at the door prize table.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHCuM0LiGoe2eDaecKKB35nE_dWCSbDA-Q7ViRj2sAu8jg4TqU-oJ9GgqayZns89JVFVblYsVzHwsDGKT-xxgG99djiSmMBqJoyRIAdI2KlSOLHp6GKuJZDFVbdFju-2LzPofjqt1uzds/s1600-h/Yarn+and+Christmas+2008+158.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324576809548729842" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 132px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHCuM0LiGoe2eDaecKKB35nE_dWCSbDA-Q7ViRj2sAu8jg4TqU-oJ9GgqayZns89JVFVblYsVzHwsDGKT-xxgG99djiSmMBqJoyRIAdI2KlSOLHp6GKuJZDFVbdFju-2LzPofjqt1uzds/s200/Yarn+and+Christmas+2008+158.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />And of course, you must meet Matt. He is in the process of learning about The Yarn Basket and is working on the online shopping part of our website. If you are around the lakes this summer, stop in at the Okoboji shop and meet him. He is learning to knit and will then be part of our Des Moines shop this fall.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhbiDLLMGJB-Jf2ePT1jMfisosALLz_1ErRgH6rsVRS9fLHyTA9zNdmMu3VuLy37DltzFHoY7sJGvBaDJrZfpfbftJOCKm6T0izlcU3y0KVhH6aoCb_7dHPEQZpEKRdNo2qvtCtHKGCmI/s1600-h/Yarn+and+Christmas+2008+162.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324579302833745090" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 132px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhbiDLLMGJB-Jf2ePT1jMfisosALLz_1ErRgH6rsVRS9fLHyTA9zNdmMu3VuLy37DltzFHoY7sJGvBaDJrZfpfbftJOCKm6T0izlcU3y0KVhH6aoCb_7dHPEQZpEKRdNo2qvtCtHKGCmI/s200/Yarn+and+Christmas+2008+162.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />So thanks again and til next time, happy knitting and crocheting, Beth<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfnBnUfgiprz9YZnDSRrBEdHgsXl05JeNzHZyQXw1FYvzCbUlIxdF0CpLfkB1TN73OMdZfxP1N94WJ3cgFTtQhv6sZVhmD_rUFKN_HUYrqMEnGTAOlq1hPD-7f0TpP7_ejwPmTnp_QO_E/s1600-h/Yarn+and+Christmas+2008+079.jpg"></a>The Yarn Baskethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14466825961652671610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818826059566144329.post-74866381591063126182009-04-06T08:48:00.000-07:002009-04-06T08:53:17.285-07:00Winter SnowApril fools or April 5th??? As we are preparing for our Spring Open house this week, it not only snows but we have a blizzard. Wow. They say the snow will be gone soon as we are expected to have temperatures in the 50's. <br /><br />So please mark your calendars for this weekend for our first ever "Fresh from the Basket" open house. Great door prizes, awesome yarns and fun and practical projects for you, plus chocolate and cookies and a wonderful punch (non alcoholic). <br /><br />Til then, happy knitting and crocheting.The Yarn Baskethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14466825961652671610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818826059566144329.post-42595157962136422002009-03-26T16:24:00.000-07:002009-03-26T16:28:21.121-07:00We Invite YouIn case you haven't heard, we are getting ready for our first ever <strong><span style="color:#993399;">"Fresh From the Basket"</span></strong> open house. We want YOU to join us on April 9-11th (Easter weekend) where we will unveil 14 new projects/items for Spring and Summer knitting. <br /><br />Also, sign up for free goodies and enjoy treats made just for you. Please plan on joining us and bring a friend. You won't be disappointed.<br /><br />Til then, Happy knitting and crocheting, BethThe Yarn Baskethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14466825961652671610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818826059566144329.post-7718628182381053192009-03-12T13:32:00.000-07:002009-03-12T13:37:34.972-07:00SpringWe are getting ready for our spring yarns, and so much fun to see them coming through the door. Blue Sky Alpaca's cotton, in all the colors and alpaca silk have arrived and wow, are they nice to knit with. We have a model of each for our "Fresh From the Basket" wall debuting April 9th. Feza's Alp Premier also is here in all the colors and we are working on a model, also, that takes 2 skeins of this awesome yarn.<br /><br />Still to arrive are Berroco's new yarns and some from Rowan. These wonderful companies have also donated books and yarn for our door prizes. It is going to be great!<br /><br />Stop in and see us and til then, happy knitting and crocheting, BethThe Yarn Baskethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14466825961652671610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818826059566144329.post-10195041855452082412009-02-25T09:58:00.000-08:002009-02-25T13:51:29.825-08:00New WebsiteHi everyone. We are in the process of having a website that will better serve you and let us show you what is going on at The Yarn Basket with pictures. Thanks for having patience with us as we get this going.<br /><br />Our most exciting event coming up is an open house over Easter Weekend. We are having treats, door prizes, and unveiling our new spring summer yarns and projects. We are calling it "Fresh from the Basket" and hope you will be able to attend.<br /><br />"Fresh from the Basket" is going to be Thurs through Saturday at the Carroll shop on April 9-11 during regular shop hours.<br /><br />Classes are up on the class page and if you have anything else you would like to see listed, please call us or email and we will put a class together and see if others want to join you.<br /><br />til next time, BethThe Yarn Baskethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14466825961652671610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818826059566144329.post-30760351946901795752009-01-30T14:42:00.000-08:002009-01-30T14:43:34.136-08:00New WebsiteThis is my first blog of my new website. Check back VERY soon for blog updates!The Yarn Baskethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14466825961652671610noreply@blogger.com0