UPDATED Spring/Summer 2026 Events
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MAY 13-17 - Puget Sound LYS Tour
From Wednesday, May 13 through Sunday, May 17, we will be part of the annual Puget Sound LYS Tour. A free knit pattern and a free crochet pattern will be available for those interested and there will be 10% off the featured yarns for those patterns. There will be daily drawings as well as prizes for those who complete the tour, along with a host of other fun. We will be open extended hours for the duration of the tour. For more information, please visit the LYS Tour website
MAY 23 - Learn to Drop Spindle with Barbera Seeler
Caught the fiber bug and now you want to learn to spin? Or maybe you bought or were gifted a drop spindle but have been nervous to touch it? The good news is that Barbera is here to help! Our expert spinning instructor will be teaching a 2-hour class on how to spin with a drop spindle on Saturday, May 23rd. Please note, being able to drop spindle is a required prerequisite for the wheel spinning class that is being taught in June so be sure to sign up if you are wanting to take that class but don't know how to spin with a drop spindle yet
Max 6 people
Must pre-register
Must call or come to shop to register for class
$50
10% discount for registering for both the drop spindle and wheel class at the same time
MAY 30 - Yarn Swap and Collection!
Time to spring clean your stash! Bring yarns to Quintessential Knits on Saturday, 5/30 from 10am - 3pm to swap or donate. There will be tables set out for people to place their swaps on and people will be welcome to peruse the offerings. The only requirement is that it must be a full ball/skein/hank of yarn WITH a clear label for allergy purposes. Sorry, no scraps this time. But other than that, all yarn is allowed. Homespun is welcome, with a written or printed label that outlines fiber content and weight. Notions are also welcome for swapping as well. Any and all yarn and notions left over will be donated to the Sno-Valley Senior Center for them to use in crafting projects for their residents.During this event, we will also be collecting yarn and notions for a customer who teaches midwives in Africa how to knit. Requested for donation:
DK or Worsted Weight Yarn
Yarn must be soft enough for babies (but fiber content is not important, just softness)
Size 8 circular needles preferred but will accept up to a size 10
Stitch Markers
If you would like to contribute but don't have anything to give, we will have various offerings available for sale that can be added to the collection box for her.
MAY 23 - Learn the Spinning Wheel with Barbera Seeler
If your spinning wheel has been collecting dust or if you're struggling to master the basics of wheel spinning, this is the class for you! Our expert spinning instructor will be teaching a 2-hour class on how to spin on your spinning wheel on Saturday, June 20th. Please note, being able to drop spindle is a required prerequisite for the this spinning class.
Max 6 people
Should have your own spinning wheel (if you need a loaner, please speak with an employee)
Must pre-register
Must call or come to shop to register for class
$50
10% discount for registering for both the drop spindle and wheel class at the same time
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