March, as some of the craftier knitters may know, is National Craft Month. This week brings the beginning of a month devoted to the creativity and a reason, (as if one was necessary), to do some serious crafting,
The second date of note this week is the elusive Leap Year Day of February 29th. There must be some knitted project specifically for the celebration of such an unusual day.
Perhaps in honor of both Leap Year and National Craft Month the knitters of San Jose could come up with a quick stash busting pattern to celebrate both the rare day and the upcoming creative odyssey certain to take place in the following month.
Well South Bay knitters, before you go digging through the yarn stash wondering what sort of knitted goodie would best exemplify the extra day in February and Craft month in March, check out some of the knitting events scheduled in the week ahead. You may find inspiration at one of the classes or groups this week.
Some of you Silicon Valley knitters were fortunate enough to enjoy Stitches West 2012 this past weekend. Although the knitting expo ended on Sunday, there is still Stitches West Etc., a 2 day knitting workshop immediately following the conclusion of Stitches West 2012. Starting at 9am on Monday, February 27th and continuing through the following day, Tuesday, February 28th, Stitches West Etc. promises a "peak knitting experience" that is not to be missed.
Another notable knitting event in the week ahead is on Thursday, March 1st. Purlescence Yarns in Sunnyvale is hosting a Cascade Yarn Tasting from 6pm-8pm. Participants will be treated to a sneak preview and sampling of the yarn Cascade is offering this year. This is an event that is sure to awaken the yarn connoisseur within every knitter.
Here are a few San Jose knitting events to plan for this week. Visit the San Jose Knitting Examiner's Calendar to see a complete listing of upcoming knitting events and classes.
Monday, February 27th:
- Stitches West Etc @ the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, 9am-4pm (break for lunch). Indulge yourself in a 2 day knitting experience. Explore your creativity. Transform your knitting. Challenge yourself! Spaces are still available.
Tuesday, February 28th:
- Stitches West Etc @ the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, 9am-4pm (break for lunch). Indulge yourself in a 2 day knitting experience. Explore your creativity. Transform your knitting. Challenge yourself! Spaces are still available.
- Beginning Knitting, Class 2 of 2 @ Yarndogs 12pm-2pm. Learn the basics of knitting in the 2nd half of this 2 part introductory knitting class. Develop technique and confidence in your new found craft skill. Yarndogs is located at 151 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, 95030 for more information contact the shop at 408-399-1909.
Wednesday, February 29th, (Leap Day):
- 5th Wednesday Frogging & Winding Meetup @ Santa Clara Valley Knitting Meetup, 7pm- 9pm @ Harry's Hofbrau, (390 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose, CA 95129) Wow, we have an extremely rare 5th Wednesday in February. We're going to meet in Harry's Hofbrau again where we have room to set up winders and even swifts...
Thursday, March 1st:
- Cascade Yarn Tasting @ Purlescence Yarns, 6pm-8:30pm. Come check out all of Cascade's wonderful Yarns! Purlescence Yarns- 586 South Murphy Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94086-6116 by phone: 408-735-YARN.
Friday, March 2nd:
- Socks For All Club @ Green Planet Yarns, 7pm- 8:30pm, Our Socks for All Club will meet every 2 weeks, with Chris J. as your leader. There is no charge for participation, but we do ask that you buy the materials for your socks at Green Planet Yarn, including your copy of the book(s), if you don't already have one. For more information call 408-871-9196. Green Planet Yarn is located at 368 E Campbell Ave, Suite 100, Campbell, 95008.
Saturday, March 3rd:
- Yarn Doc is In By Appointment @ Green Planet Yarns, 1:30pm- 4:30pm, Customers may pre-pay ($12.00) for a 30 minute slot with the Yarn Doc. Times available are: 1:30 PM; 2:00 PM; 2:30 PM; 3:00 PM; 3:30 PM and 4:00 PM. You are then guaranteed the exact time that you will see the Yarn Doc. All you need to do is sign up at the front desk or call us at 408-871-9196 to make the appointment. It's as easy as that
Sunday, March 4th:
- Stitch 'n Bitch San Jose @ Sonoma Chicken Coop, 5pm-9pm, It's true South Bay knitters, San Jose has a Stitch 'n Bitch knitting club which regularly meets at the Sonoma Chicken Coop every Sunday evening in Campbell. Sonoma Chicken Coop is located at 200 E. Campbell Avenue, Campbell, 95008.
Thus we conclude our preview of the week ahead. Please visit the San Jose Knitting Examiner's Calendar for a complete listing of all the local knitting classes and events, but most of all San Jose knitters, enjoy!
