Babetta’s Yarn and Gifts Beautiful Selection – Friendly Service – Everyday Low Prices 4400 San Juan Ave. #20 June 2019 Newsletter 165th Edition Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Open Mon., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 8 to 6 (916) 965-6043 Tues. & Thurs. 8 to 8 & Sundays 8 to 4 www.babettasyarnandgifts.com http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Babettas-Yarn-and-Gifts/136290928

We will be closed July 4th Summer greetings Fiber Friends, As the summer solstice approaches it’s time for vacations, barbeques, gardening, and of course knitting and crocheting in our air conditioned indoor oases. We have lots of fibers perfect for your warm weather and road trip projects and as always new things arriving all the time. We always want to make it worth your while to stop in. We will be getting some much needed TLC for our parking lot this coming week. Babetta’s will be open regular hours through the process as they will be dividing the job into 3 sections. The North entrance on Winding way will be closed June 17 and the West entrance on San Juan Ave. will be closed June 21. We apologize for any inconvenience but we’re looking forward to improved surfaces and parking lines you can see. What’s new?

New yarn & books from Pairfect Arne & Carlos colors Malabrigo Berroco Vibe Louisa Harding Lirico More colors of Marina by Manos del Uruguay

New from Plymouth Yarns Reserve Sport in solids Adrifil Bon Ton Nako Angora Links in 6 colors New colors in old favorites Alpaca Lace & Nifty Cotton from Cascade

Classes for July 2019 at Babetta’s

In our project classes you can learn to knit anything from scarves to socks to felted purses to lace shawls to hats to sweaters. Pick your project and join in the fun. Our knitters inspire each other to try new things by sharing ideas and showing off their latest creation. Sign up for one of our classes and you will receive a coupon for 10% off. Pre-registration is required as class sizes are limited. Please choose your dates carefully. Because of scheduling conflicts and complications, make-up classes will only be allowed under special circumstances and individual consideration. Our project class knitting teachers Maya & Gustine have been teaching at Babetta’s for 14 years and can help you make your fiber dreams come true in a fun and patient atmosphere. Tuesdays 7/9, 7/16 & 7/23 Knitting Project 10am – 11:30am fee $50 Knitting Project 6pm – 7:30pm fee $50

Wednesdays 7/10, 7/17 & 7/24

Knitting Project 1pm – 2:30pm fee $50 Knitting Project 3:30pm- 5pm fee $50

Thursday 7/11, 7/18 & 7/25 Knitting Project 10am – 11:30am $50 Knitting Project 6pm – 7:30pm fee $50

Saturdays 7/13, 7/20 & 7/27

Knitting Project 4pm – 5:30pm fee $50.

Private Lessons Knitting or Crochet $20 an hour Group Knitting or Crochet Private lessons $15 an hour per person. Spinning or weaving $25 an hour Group rates are $20 an hour per person. 50% deposit required when scheduling. Cancellations with less than 24 hour notice will forfeit deposit with exceptions for emergencies. Other cancellations can be transferred to rescheduled lessons or store credit.

Charity Knitting Group How would you like to do some charity knitting/crocheting with a lovely group of people? “The Purls of Fair Oaks” meets the 2nd & 4th Thursday every month from 10am to noon here at Babetta’s. This wonderful group of knitters makes newborn hats for local hospitals. If you’d like to come join the group there’s always room for more.

Free pattern for June 2019

Ra Ra Raffia Sun Hat by Babetta Materials: 1 100 grams skein of Wool and the Gang Ra Ra Raffia, size H hook, split ring or locking stitch marker I like to begin circular crochet with a magic circle. If you don’t know how you can look up the technique on youtube. Round 1: sc 6 into magic circle, mark last stitch (the beginning of this hat is worked in a spiral so you will be moving the marker to last stitch before starting a new round. 2sc in 1 st = inc (increase), sc=single crochet, dc=double crochet, slst=slip stitch, rep=repeat Round 2: inc in each st around = 12sc Round 3: (sc, inc) rep around = 18sc Round 4: (sc, sc, inc) rep around = 24sc Round 5: (sc, sc, sc, inc) rep around = 30sc Round 6: (sc, sc, sc, sc, inc) rep around = 36 Round 7: (sc in the next 5, inc) rep around = 42 Round 8: (sc in the next 6, inc) rep around = 48 Round 9: (sc in the next 7, inc) rep around = 54 Round 10: (sc in the next 8, inc) rep around = 60 At this point my circle measured 5 ¾” in diameter which makes a hat 22” in circumference. If your head is bigger you can do one more increase round, if your head is smaller stop at 54 sts. The fabric is slightly stretchy and the design isn’t intended to be fit tightly. Rounds 11, 12, & 13 are worked without inc At the end of round 13 sl st to 1st st to join Round 14: ch3, dc around, sl st into top ch of beginning ch Round 15: ch1, sc around, sl st to 1st st Repeat rounds 14 & 15 Repeat round 15 twice more Round 20: (sc in next 9, inc) rep around, sl st to 1st st = 66sc Round 21: (sc in next 10, inc) rep around, sl st in 1st st = 72sc Round 22: (sc in next 11, inc) rep around, sl st to 1st st = 78sc Round 23: (sc, sc, inc) rep around, sl st to 1st st = 104sc Round 24 & 25 repeat round 15 twice more

Round 26: (sc in next 12, inc) rep around, sl st to 1st st = 112 Round 27 & 28 repeat round 15 Round 29: (sc in next 13, inc) rep around, sl st to 1st st = 120 Rounds 29 & 30 repeat round 15 twice more Round 31: (sc in net 14, inc) rep around, sl st to 1st st = 128 Rounds 32 repeat around Round 33: (sc in next 15, inc) rep around, sl st in 1st st = 136 Round 34: (sc in next 16, inc) rep around, sl st in 1st = 144 Round 35: (sc in next 17, inc) rep around, sl st in 1st st = 152 Round 36: (sc in next 18, inc) rep around, sl st in 1st st = 160 Round 37: sc around, sl st to 1st st, weave in ends I used all but a yard of my yarn. Its fine to stop increasing at any point where you feel your hat is wide enough. If you want the edge to curl up just work two even rounds at the end.

Babetta’s Yarn and Gifts “Beautiful Selection – Friendly Service” 4400 San Juan Ave. #20 July 2007 Newsletter 29th Edition Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Open 10 to 6 Mon., Wed., Fri. & Sat.

(916) 965-6043 10 to 8 Tues. & Thurs. Happy Summer Fiber Friends, www.babettasyarnandgifts.com This is the last newsletter to be published from Suite 6. I can’t believe we’re actually moving this weekend. If you haven’t heard yet, we’re moving to suite 20 in the same building and we’ll be open in the new space on July 5th. I’d like to thank everyone who offered to help us move and thank you for understanding that trying to organize anyone besides family was too stressful for me. You’re all so wonderful and supportive and we appreciate your kindness. This month we’ve been a little distracted with the details of the move but that didn’t stop us from ordering new and exciting yarns for your fiber pleasure. Here’s a short list… NEW to Babetta’s Prism Yarn including their new sock and lace hand dyes. Rio de la Plata Corriedale hand paints and sock yarn. Organic cotton and Seacell from Universal Yarns, from Cascade Dolce, Venezia Worsted, Autunno and 128, Alpaca Silk and Cashwool Lace from Trendsetter, many new and exciting things from Berroco including Ultra Alpaca Light, Comfort, Jasper and Peruvia, Plymouth Yarn Royal Llama Silk, Encore Chunky, Encore Boucle, “Paints” in all the weights of their Baby Alpaca and a new line called Bristol that’s beautiful, more Misti Alpaca including Baby Alpaca Royal, new Louisa Harding yarns and pattern books, another exciting new company called Mirasol, Elsebeth Lavold Chunky Al, Silky Cashmere and Silky Flamme along with new pattern books, Mission Falls is coming in wool and cotton and some new Blue Heron. I might have forgotten a couple of things and we haven’t finished ordering yet.

Babetta’s will be closed July 1, 2, 3, and 4th only to reopen in our bigger spot at the end of the

sidewalk on July 5th. Our hours of operation will remain the same. Come join us for our “OPEN HOUSE”

on July 6th from 4pm to 7pm. They’ll be refreshments and door Prizes.

Classes for July 2007 at Babetta’s New Location suite 20 In our project classes you can learn to knit anything from scarves to socks to felted purses to lace shawls to hats to sweaters. Pick your project and join in the fun. Our knitters inspire each other to try new things by sharing ideas and showing off their latest creation. Sign up for one of our classes and you will receive a coupon for 10 % off your next purchase. If our class times aren’t convenient we also offer private lessons in Knitting, Crochet, Spinning and Weaving by appointment. *Pre-registration is required as class sizes are limited. Please choose your dates carefully. Because of scheduling conflicts and complications, make-up classes will only be allowed under special circumstances and individual consideration.

Tuesdays July 10, 17, & 24 Intermediate Knitting 6pm – 7:30pm fee $40

Wednesdays July 11, 18, & 25 Intermediate Knitting 1pm – 2:30pm fee $40 Intermediate Knitting 3:00pm- 4:30pm fee $40 Crochet all levels 5:30pm – 7pm fee $40

Thursday July 12, 19, & 26 Intermediate Knitting 6pm – 7:30pm fee $40

Saturdays July 7, 14, & 21 Beginning Knitting 2pm – 3:30pm fee $40 Intermediate Knitting 4pm – 5:30pm fee $40

Knitting Group Days July 7 & 21 10am – 2pm Block-of-the-month July 27 4pm - 5:30pm and 6pm – 7:30pm

July 2007 is all about HARRY POTTER. The movie “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” comes out this month and the greatly anticipated seventh book “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” we’ll be on sale July 21st. We have 20 copies coming. Get 20% off the list price if you preorder from us and we’ll be here at Midnight Friday July 20th for you to pick up your copy if you can’t wait until Saturday Morning. Meanwhile as an homage to these events, Maya has designed a fingerless glove pattern for this month’s free offering.

From “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”

Inspired by Delores Umbridge - Pink Angora Fingerless Gloves. This basic pattern can be used with any 5 stitch to the inch yarn. Of course the different house colors would make a great pair too! Encore Worsted and Dark Horse Fantasy work are great substitutes. Materials: 1 ball Pink “Princess” from Classic Elite, size 7 DPNs or size to obtain gauge, 1 yard 3/8” pink ribbon, and a yarn needle for weaving in ends. Gauge: 20 st over 4” Glossary: st st=stockinette, YO=yarn over, BO=bind off, k2tog= knit 2 together Cast on 40 sts evenly distributed on 3 DPNs, join into round being careful not to twist stitches and work 2 x 2 rib for 2 ½”. Work 1 round of (k2tog, yo). Work st st for 1”. To create thumb opening you stop, turn and purl back to beginning, then turn and knit back, work back and forth in st st for 1 ½” ending with a knit row. Join glove back into round again and work st st for 1”. Work 2 x 2 rib for 1”. BO in rib pattern. Cut Ribbon in half and weave in and out of the YOs around the wrist and tie a small bow. Of course it’s all right to change the round with the YOs to a regular knit round if you don’t want the little holes for the ribbon.

Needle Felting Workshop

July 14th 10am – 1pm $40 Kit

included

Learn the basics of Needle Felting

animals and take home a Sheep. Baa

Baa! Don’t Forget…Stitch n’ Pitch Night

July 12 at 7:05pm Pick up an order

form at Babetta’s or go to www.rivercats.com

We’ll be starting the Great American Aran Afghan Block-a-month this Fall. Let us know if you’re interested.