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2-4-19 Newsletter

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February is Black History Month

February is Black History Month and I had this fantastic idea to write an article on the traditions of knitting in the African American Community. Not surprisingly, there was not a ton of information.

I did come across a couple of articles that I thought I would share in full.

This image of Sojourner Truth is iconic. And I am not surprised that one of the most outspoken abolitionist and suffragette was a knitter!

One of the things I love most about our HOKC community is our diversity. I think that fiber arts are inclusive and bring together peoples who might not have any other chance of meeting.

We have had a policy of keeping the political conversations at the table to a minimum. Maybe we are right to do this or maybe we are wrong. But we have long thought of our store as a haven and a safe place for all. It is our hope that in such a fractured political time, in store we can focus on the things that bind us together.

The Yarn Mission Knitting Activists

GGMadeIt - click on her Pinterest link

UK Take on Knitting in the Black Community

February is American Heart Month

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Did you know that heart disease kills more women than any other disease?

We wanted to help the cause so we designed a fun, simple cowl kit. You get the pattern, yarn, and a super cute bag listing some of the reasons knitting is good for your heart! The cowl comes in three sizes.

It is the perfect gift - finished or as a kit - to remind the women in our lives to get our Heart's Checked!

25% of the proceeds from the kit sales will be donated to the American Heart Association.

We have limited supplies!

Upcoming Classes

Weaving Tea Towels

With Peggy

Monday 11:00

One simple warp of the loom will give you options on creating coordinated towels just by changing the weft! This class is a great way to get ahead of gift giving! Plus you will want them in your house!

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Valentine Mitts

With Sharon

Thursday 2:00 - 5:00

Learn to make these lovely, timely mitts! Homework is required and you will need to purchase the pattern either through Ravelry or HOKC.

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Intro to Knitting for Beginners

With Sue

Thursday 11:00 to 2:00

This class if for the beginner who has never knitted before or it has been a really long time and you have forgotten the basics. Learn to cast on and knit while you make a gauntlet.

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Intro to Knitting for the Adventurous Beginner

With Sue

Thursday 12:00 - 2:00

This class is for the knitter who knows some of the basics. Maybe you need just a reminder of how to cast on and how to knit and purl. You will also learn to knit in the round while making a lovely cowl.