December Newsletter

It’s hard to believe our year is almost over. We’ve got a lot in store for December to help bring out the maker in you! From no-loom weaving to adorable amigurumi stuffed animals, you know these gift making skills will come in handy in the coming weeks!

Craft Workshops

KTTG #4: Survey of Knitted Cables
Cables add a wonderful depth to knitting, as well as making the knitted fabric thicker and warmer.  In this class we will try a variety of cables moving from simple rope cables to travelling cables and twisted stitches.  We will also go over how to read cable patterns in both written and charted form.  $25

Learn To Card Weave Saturday – December 19th 2009
Card weaving has been used since ancient times to create intricately patterned, strong belts and bands.  All that’s required is yarn, a set of weaving cards, a couple of C-clamps and a table to clamp them to.  And no looms required! $120

Learn To Crochet @ Bazaar Bizarre SF Dec 12th & 13th ** SPECIAL GUEST **
We’re very excited to have crochet expert Barbara Iachini teach a class at the upcoming Bazaar Bizarre! After some DIY shopping, why not sit down for a fun lesson to get you started on crochet! In this beginner class you will learn the basics, enough to make a simple cute pair of fingerless gloves/ wrist warmers. All materials and tools will be provided for you to complete your project! $25 (includes two hours AND materials)

after you’ve mastered basic crochet you can enroll in…..

Amigurumi Stuffed Animal Class Sunday Dec. 20th** SPECIAL GUEST **
Narumi Ogawa is a crochet designer and the owner of Mr.Funky. In her three hour class you will learn to make two different animals (Hare and Bear) with just a few modifications of one pattern. Limited space and for a limited time, take this fun class today!  The class includes a copy of Mr. Funky’s Super Crochet Wonderful, all the tools and materials to make one doll. Class: $55

Urban Fauna Studio is throwing a neighorhood holiday party and you are invited! Click here for details…register today as space is limited!

Blog Giveaways, Stash and Burn and Clothing Tag Exchange

We were recently interviewed by the awesome Jenny and Nicole of the Stash and Burn Podcast. They’re giving away a $25 gift certificate for our store on their Rav group & Blog. Pop on over and leave a comment and be sure to listen to their podcast for all the best in local knitting and fiber talk! http://www.stashandburn.com/

We also have a great collaboration with local indie crafter Lea Redmond of Leafcutter Designs . Lea is a fellow fiber lover. She had a request for a clothes tag that crafters and sheep-raisers could sew into their handmade woolen items. So here it is:

The distribution of these tags is a non-commercial project so we’re only asking you to pay for the cost of the tags and packaging. Come by the shop starting this Friday Dec. 4th and pick a set of 5 tags up for only $1.00. Perfect gift for your knitty friends or to sew into your next handmade gift!

In celebration of the recent tutorial my buddy Katy Kristen and I wrote for Craftzine’s Super Craft Kidz column, UFS is giving away an Everlasting Terrarium Kit to one lucky comment on our blog. Pop on over to our Blog before Dec. 5th for a chance to win!

CRAFT FAIRS – Shop Handmade For The Holidays

Fogbelt Studio Holiday Fair Shop this curated local art and craft show in a charming studio setting. 17 years and going strong!  December 4 – 5 – 6 * Friday – 12pm to 8pm * Saturday – 10am to 6pm * Sunday – 12pm to 6pm ** refreshments ** daily door prizes **  2528 – 25th Avenue (between Ulloa & Vicente) San Francisco CA 94116

Bazaar Bizarre San Francisco
Come out and see what we’ve been working on all year long. The Bazaar Bizarre is a local showcase of 120+ Vendors * FREE Craft Workshops * Raffles * Food * Music and More!

Saturday December 12th 2009 12:00 PM – 6:00PM
Sunday December 13th 2009 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
San Francisco County Fair Building Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
$2.00 Per Adult ~ 12 & Under FREE
50% of Addmission Fees Go To Charity