I'm Roxi, the owner of Lamb's Ear.
 Reggie, the Yarn Shop Dog.
I'm a Knitting Grandma
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Saturday, March 29, 2008
FREE Classes/Events
Due to unforseen circimstances we had to cancel the Machine Felting and Cableology I classes. Instead, we’ll be offering the following FREE events:
April 5th; 1 to 4 pm: FREE Yarn Tasting & Knit In.
Come sample the newest arrivals to Lamb’s Ear. Yarns like Malabrigo, Pagewood Farms, Cash Vero, Universal Ditto, and Berroco Comfort DK. Bring a selection of knitting needles, so you can experience each yarn. If you decide to purchase any of the featured yarns during the event you’ll receive 10% off. Coffee, tea, and cookies will be provided.
April 19th; 1 to 4 pm: FREE Artfelt Demonstration.
Roxi will show you how to turn ordinary wool roving into unique one-of-a-kind art pieces. No knitting or crocheting
skills needed. So easy, even a child can do it. Felting supplies will be available for purchase (but NOT required).
NOTE: Please let us know if you'll be attending either of these events, so we can plan accordingly. Thank and hope to see you there.
Roxi| 8:26 AM
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Friday, March 28, 2008
Charity Knitting - HELMET LINERS
Lamb’s Ear has been on the lookout for some sort of charity knitting project. Being that Rick and I are both military veterans, we think this is the perfect charity for us to become involved with. We hope our customers will want to help out, too. Let’s show our military men and women how much we appreciate them. All the info you need can be found here:
http://www.operationhomefront.org/Community/knitters.shtml
Lamb’s Ear will have Cascade 220 on hand in the appropriate colors. For every 5 completed helmet liners you bring in to us, we’ll give you a coupon good for 10% off your shopping trip. Lamb’s Ear will mail the liners off for you, too, so you don’t have to worry about postage.
Roxi| 4:07 PM
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Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Malabrigo Yarn Just Arrived
We have both the lace weight and worsted weight merino. Lovely stuff. Shop early for best selection. but don't worry, we'll get more.
Roxi| 11:33 AM
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Friday, March 14, 2008
Amber Knits
 My eldest daughter is visiting from Dallas. Of course I had to teach her to knit within minutes of her arrival. Here she is at the knitting group last night. That's her younger sister sitting next to her, being a cut up. I'm so happy that at least one of my 3 daughters will be a knitter. Wish she lived closer. I'd put her to work.
Roxi| 11:17 AM
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Monday, March 10, 2008
THIS JUST IN.....
 We are now stocking Cascade's Cash Vero. it's interchangable with Debbie Bliss cashmerino Aran, but I think it's even softer. Also just retocked the Kaffee Fassett Regia sock yarn. Hurry 'cause I don't think it'll stick around for long. And we finally have some swifts in stock. These are the plastic and metal ones, like the one Errol and I use to wind your yarn. Very sturdy and about $20 less than the wood swifts. Watch your mailbox for a postcard about our new hours. Don't throw it out. You'll want to read both sides...then bring it back to the shop.
Roxi| 11:10 PM
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Tuesday, March 04, 2008
NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
You’ve been telling us that you’d love to shop with us but can only come in on Sunday and Monday. We’ve listened and Errol and I are happy to announce that we are now here for you, 7 days a week. Sunday and Monday we’ll be at the shop from 11am to 4pm. Please help us get the word out, since we came to this decision after we’d mailed the spring newsletter.
Roxi| 12:05 PM
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Sunday, March 02, 2008
Felt Flowers
I'm getting some samples ready for my upcoming Artfelt Class. I want to make some felt flowers to applique' onto a felted bag (for another upcoming class). I'll keep you updated on my progress. This is an experiment so who knows whether I'll be successful. keep your fingers crossed. These are the flowers attached to the starch paper (I think it's banana starch but not 100% sure).
 The flowers are now in the dryer undergoing the magical Artfelt felting process. I better go check on them.
 I think they're felted enough. Now to boil some water to dissolve the starch paper.
 And here are my flowers and squiggles, drying. Easy as one, two, three. I love Artfelt. Stay tuned for more of my projects over the coming weeks.
Roxi| 8:45 PM
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SPRING CLASS SCHEDULE
Easy felted Bag
Cost $40 plus materials
Limit 6 Students
It doesn’t get any easier than this. Roxi has designed a super simple felted bag.
NO SEAMS. You can make it plain or fancy. EASY.
3/15; 1 - 4 pm
3/29; 3 - 4 pm
Artfelt Needle/Wet Felting
Cost $40 plus materials (some provided)
Limit 12 Students
Come have fun with Artfelt! Our last class was a big hit.
This time we’ll be making felted flowers (paper and wool provided).
You can make them into pins or applique them onto bags, or? You’ll need to buy a felting foam block (which we have). And there will be extra Artfelt kits available in case you get inspired. EASY.
3/22; 1 - 4 pm
Magic Loop Socks (fingering weight)
Cost $70 plus materials
Limit 6 Students
This class is for those who already have experience knitting socks but
who want to learn to knit them using the magic loop method. NOT FOR BEGINNERS.
3/29; 12 - 2 pm
4/12; 1 - 4 pm
4/26; 12 - 2 pm
Machine Felting Your Knitting & Crocheting
with Jennifer Hagan of Figheadh Yarnworks
Cost $30 plus materials
Limit 10 Students
If you’ve always wanted to shrink your work and have it turn out lovely, take this class. We will discuss the pitfalls of felting, what fibers work best, what materials to use, why you should block, etc., and we will knit a nifty little purse that you can go straight home and throw in the washer to try out your new expertise. EASY.
4/5; 1 - 4 pm
Dropped Stitches
Cost $20 plus materials
Limit 6 Students
I’ll show you how to pick up dropped stitches in Garter and stockinette stitch. EASY.
5/3; 2 - 4 pm
Cableology I
with Jennifer Hagan of Figheadh Yarnworks
Cost $30
Limit 10 Students
This is a Basic Cables class. We will take cable knitting from the ground up,
learning cabling with knit stitches. The class includes a headband pattern and
a hefty handout with information on definition, history, classifications, characteristics, gauge, interpretation of charts, symbols and written directions, and so much more! There are even directions for practice swatches to prepare for the next level. If you’ve never tried cables, or if you’ve just not been satisfied with your cabling results, join us for this class and you’ll feel more confident with this technique. EASY.
4/19; 1 - 4 pm
Ladie’s Vest
Cost $130 plus materials
Limit 6 Students
This will be a comprehensive”knit along” style class. You’ll have help every step of the way. You’ll learn how to knit a gauge swatch, decrease, make buttonholes, sew on buttons, and much more. You’ll have a lovely wearable garment when we’re done.
BEGINNERS WELCOME.
4/26; 3 - 5 pm
5/10; 1 - 3 pm
5/17; 12 - 1 pm
5/24; 12 - 1 pm
5/31; 1 - 4 pm
6/7; 1 - 4 pm
6/14; 12 - 1 pm
Cabled Hat
Cost $40 plus materials
Limit 6 Students
An attractive cabled hat (unisex) using worsted weight yarn. If you’ve been longing to try cables, this class is for you. INTERMEDIATE.
5/17; 2 - 4 pm
5/24; 2 - 4 pm
Cast On Clinic
Cost $20 plus materials
Limit 6 Students
You’ll learn the cabled cast on, 2-needle cast on, and long tail cast on. EASY.
6/14; 2 - 4 pm
Drop Spindling
Cost $20 plus materials
Limit 6 Students
Come learn to spin your own yarn using a drop spindle. This is the perfect introduction to spinning. Very affordable, portable, and fun! BEGINNING LEVEL.
5/3; 1 - 2 pm
Roxi| 10:49 AM
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Saturday, March 01, 2008
Spring Specials
35% off Regular Prices:
Cherub DK 4.99
Galway 6.29
Inca Alpaca 8.50
Trampoline 6.75
And we still have some of the Winter Sale yarn left.
50% off Regular Prices:
Eros and Gioco 10.99
Opal Saphir 18.50
Punta 11.50
Spot 11.50
Stars (solid) 9.50
Stars (multi) 10.50
Prices good through 5-31-08 or while supplies last.
Roxi| 7:50 PM
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Need Something When I'm Closed?
Want to keep your yarn dollars in Tacoma but find you need something after 6pm, or on Sunday or Monday when Lamb’s Ear is closed? Email me and if I’m not off doing something else I’ll be more than happy to open the shop for you. Just let me know when you’ll be arriving and please be on time. And if plans change, be sure and let me know.
I wish I was able to be open 7 days a week but unfortunately my family thinks I should do thinks like grocery shop, wash clothes, etc....and it's hard to do that without some days off.
Roxi| 7:50 PM
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