Get your Groupon! -- Deal expires at midnight 7/11

Stitch DC is weekend's Deal...

Here are the details...

• Beginner Classes are Half Off -- only $40 for our three session learn to knit class.
• Must be purchased thru Groupon
• Just email me or call the store to register for a class after you purchase your ticket.
• The ticket expires in January... but demand has been crazy so I will be extending the deadline.  As long as you are registered in a class by January 11 even if it occurs after that date your coupon will be accepted into mid 2011. 

BEGINNER SESSION OCCUR ON:
August 3, 10, and 17 / 6:30 to 8:00 pm
September 14, 21, 28 / 6:30 to 8:00 pm

September 12, 19, 26 / 11:30 to 1:00 pm
October 5, 12, 19 / 6:30 to 8:00 pm
October 10, 17, 24 / 11:30 to 1:00 pm
November 2, 9, 16 / 6:30 to 8:00 pm
November 7, 14, 21 / 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Check out the complete calendar... more added in August and September and thru December!

So go ahead and learn to knit with Stitch DC!

Did you see Stitch DC on Certifikid?

You can save on our Kids Classes today only by clicking and registering thru Certifikid. Classes regularly $145 are today only for $94.


This offer is only available for purchase through Certifikid (http://www.certifikid.com/).

A schedule of all the classes can be found under the Kid's Summer section at http://stitchdcblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/knitting-crochet-sewing-quilting.html.

Summer Sale at Stitch DC Starts Today

Red Hot Deals at Stitch DC

It may be hot and steamy outside, but Stitch DC is preparing for Fall. We need to make room for new Warm Woolens.

That means -- SALE!
At Least 20% off everything -- yarns, needles, books, etc.
Some deeper discounts include

* Karabella Cashmere is 50% off. Buy 1/ get 1 free. Make the Cashmere sweater you've been dreaming of.

* Fiber Company yarn are 50% off. Great fibers again at unbelievable prices.

Or just take advantage of 20% off... Denise Interchangeable Needles, O-Wool, Debbie Bliss Cashmerino, Notions, or Della Q Messenger Bags.

Sale starts today friday. See you this weekend!

The sale is at the Capitol Hill and Georgetown (where the Jade Sapphire, Debbie Bliss, and Alchemy Lives) stores. Chevy Chase will reopen August 15 after we complete our renovation.

Let's Celebrate -- Party, Sale and Fun

Stitch DC opened in June 2004. I've been so lucky to have enjoyed 4 years of great crafting with so many new friends. June has been so busy that I nearly didn't have a party to celebrate. So better late than never, I say!

What better way to celebrate, then with a blow-out sale! 10-70% off everything in Capitol Hill. We have cool cottons, shimmery silks, wonderful wools, beautiful bamboo and truly terrific tools.

When: June 28 and 29th
Where: Stitch DC Capitol Hill. The biggest and most diverse selection!
Why: To celebrate 4 years and many more to come!

Other Events this weekend:
Beside a super-duper sale (10-70% off), we have some fantastic free events at Stitch DC Capitol Hill.
Saturday 1-3 pm: Free Fair Isle Along with Marie
Sunday 2-4 pm: Free Blanket Craft Along.

I also suspect snacks and treats and some free giveaways on Saturday and Sunday. Giveaways will be from 1-4 pm both days!.

Thank you again for supporting Stitch DC over the past 4 years. This year will be something special. Stitch DC's first book is scheduled for release in November 2008.


I designed all 30 patterns in THE EXPECTANT KNITTER. (and yes, that's Coley on the cover!)

Also look for my designs in Interweave Knits in the Fall 2008 as well as Living Crafts Magazine Fall 2008 issue.

We also have great new yarns and old favorites arriving in the stores almost everyday as we get ready for the Fall Season.

And the Stitch DC family is expanding again... Not another store... No just another baby. I'm the Expectant Knitter again this fall.

Happy Crafting and Thanks Again,
Marie

May Blanket Along

We are into the 5th month of our 2008 free blanket craftalong.

Here are May's Patterns.

Suggested Materials
Knit Swatch
200 yards of a worsted weight yarn
US 8
Darning Needle
Cable Needle if you want it

Crochet Swatch
200 yards of a worsted weight yarn
G, H, I Hook
Darning Needle


KNIT STITCH: HONEYCOMB
(Multiples of 8 stitches plus 6 [3 at each end])

C4F: Cable 4 Front : Slip 2 stitches on cable needle. Hold in front of work. Knit 2 from left hand needle and then 2 from cable needle.
C4B: Cable 4 Back: Slip 2 stitches on cable needle. Hold in back of work. K2 from left hand needle and then 2 from cable needle

Row1 (WS): p1, k1, p1, purl 16, p1, k1, p1
Row 2: (RS): p1, k1, p1 *C4B, C4F, repeat from * to last three stitches, p1, k1, p1
Row 3: p1, k1, p1, purl to last three stitches, p1, k1, p1
Row 4: p1, k1, p1, kni to last three stitches, p1, k1, p1
Row 5: p1, k1, p1, purl to last three stitches, p1, k1, p1
Row 6: (RS): p1, k1, p1 *C4F, C4B, repeat from * to last three stitches, p1, k1, p1
Row 7: p1, k1, p1, purl to last three stitches, p1, k1, p1
Row 8: p1, k1, p1, kni to last three stitches, p1, k1, p1
Row 9: p1, k1, p1, purl to last three stitches, p1, k1, p1
Work 1-9 then repeat from rows 2 - 9

For the class, cast on 22 stitches and work 9 rows. Then measure to determine how many stitches to repeat the 8 stitches to make a 6” or 12” swatch.


Crochet Stitch: Double Treble pattern
(Multiple of 6 stitches plus 1)
DTR: yo3 times, insert hook in next st, yo and draw up a loop (5 loops on hook), [yo, and draw thru 2 loops on hook] 3 times, yo and draw thru remaining 2 loops.
DTR Cluster (dtr cl): yo 3 times, insert hook in next stitch, yo and draw up a loop, [yo and draw thru first 2 loops on hook]3 times, *yo 3 times , insert hook in same stitch, yo and draw up a loop, [yo and draw thru first 2 loops on hook] 3 times; repeat from * 2 times; yo and draw thru all 4 loops on hook.
Double DTR cluster (ddtr, cl): 3 dtr in same sc as last dtr clu until 1 loop on each st. remaining (4 loops on hook), sk5 sc, 3 dtr in next sc until 1 loop of each remaining on hook (7 loops on hook), yo and draw thru all 7 loops.



Pattern: (multiple of 6 stitches, plus 1)
Row1: (WS): ch1, sc in each sc across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as 1 dtr), sk first 3 sc, dtr cl in next sc, ch5 *Ddtr cl, ch5; rep from * to last 3sc; 3 dtr in same sc as last cl until 1 loop of each rem on hook (4 loops on hook), dtr, in last sc until 5 loops remain on hook, yo, and draw thru all 5 loops, turn.
Row 3: ch1, sc in top of dtr cl, 5sc in 5 ch space, *sc in top of ddtr cl, 5 sc in ch 5 space; repeat from * to last group, sc in 5ch of turning chain; turn.
Row 4: ch1, sc in each sc across, turn
Repeat rows 1-4.

Chain 13 and work 2 repeats of the 4 rows. Measure and chain for your swatch.

Crazy Eight Sale at Stitch DC

Happy Birthday Nora!

Nora Emily turns 8 years old this weekend. I have crazy eights on the brain, so I'm doing our first ever crazy eight sale at the store.

What is Crazy Eights?
This weekend only starting Friday at Capitol Hill, we start with a super sale -- 28% off sale everything (FRIDAY ONLY at Capitol Hill).
Then for the rest of the weekend, everything at all three stores will be between 18% and 68% off. See the trend -- we are crazy for eights!

Also this weekend...
At Chevy Chase, Grace is teaching a baby sweater class and she will be using US 8 needles. We still have space available. Call to sign up.

At Capitol Hill, this Sunday from 2:30 to 4:30 is our 2008 Blanket Class. It's free. I'm sure the stitch pattern will have an 8 in it. First month joining, just ask for previous month patterns.

Sale of the Week at Chevy Chase

Pehuen: -- regularly $16.50 / sale price: $7.00This hand painted textured cotton yarn in a bright and happy pallete creates an eye-catching, light and comfortable fabric - a very versatile yarn that can be used for garments and accessories for the whole family. Each hand knit piece becomes a family heirloom. It knits up to a light 4.5 stitches to the inch on a US 7 needle, and contains a generous 131 yards per 100g.

Magallenes -- regular price: $12.50 / sale price: $6.25
This 100% hand-painted thick and thin wool in multi-colors knits up into a wonderfull delicatelly textured fabric. It is also a great felting yarn for those special projects. It knits up 4.5 stitches to the inch on a US 7 needle, contains a generous 198 yards per 100g.

as always, these sale items are at our Chevy Chase store. All sale items are final sales.

Thursday Discounts at Chevy Chase

Visit "Off StitchDC" in Chevy Chase. We have been shopping for new yarns and found some great deals. So I want to share these deals with you! Each week, I will highlight new yarns on deep discount at Chevy Chase.

This week....at least 40 PERCENT OFF...
Niji regular price: 11.95... this week $7.17
45% Wool, 25% Silk, 25% Kid Mohair, 5% Nylon Yardage: 96 Stitches: 5 Needle size: 7

Silk Mountain regular price: $12.50... this week: $6.50

Fiber: 65% Wool, 25% Silk, 10% Kid Mohair Yardage: 55 Stitches: 3 Needle size: 10

Just remember a little fine print ... quantities are limited (but we have sweater quanitities now) and the sale is only at Chevy Chase. We can hold prepaid orders only. And as always, all discounted items are final sales.