2014 Spring Retreat: Knit & Knot!

I've got exciting news to share today. We are planning another knitting and crocheting retreat for this spring! We had a great time at the Fall Retreat last November and we can't wait for another relaxing weekend!

We've decided to change venues for the spring (but we are excited to head back to Camp Wyoming this fall!). The next retreat will take place at beautiful Heritage Lodge at the Stronghold Retreat Center, located in Oregon, IL.

Registration is open now, at Knit & Knot! So stop by the store and reserve your spot today! Spots are filling up quickly!

 Details are below:

Dates: Friday, May 2, 2014 to Sunday, May 4, 2014

Time:  4 pm Friday to 2 pm Sunday

Cost: $200 for a double occupancy room with attached bath.
         $270 for single room with private bath.

Food: Meals are provided (Saturday Breakfast through Sunday Lunch). You make bring any snacks you’d like. There is a kitchenette at our disposal.

Lodging: The lodge has 15 rooms with two twin beds and an attached bathroom. 

Accomodations: All linens and towels are provided. 

Transportation: The store will not be providing organized transportation. However, if you’d like to carpool with other attendees, we will gather phone numbers and emails to share. Please call, email or stop by the store, if you’d like to share this information. 

Knit & Knot
(563) 332-7378 
3359 Devils Glen Road 
Bettendorf, IA 52722

We can't wait to see you!!

New Happenings in the New Year

As the year comes to a close, all of us at Knit & Knot have been busy planning new patterns, classes and events. First though, I'd like to introduce a couple of new patterns that are now available. The first is a free download for a quick knitted ornament.



Warm Woolen Mittens, FREE pattern.
Sample knit with Lanaloft, in the Roasted Pepper colorway.

This pattern can be downloaded directly from the sidebar to the right, or from my Ravelry Pattern Store. It can be knit in about an hour, so if you get started now, you could add them to all your Christmas presents next year!

The second pattern that I've recently published is the Pekin Watch Cap. This pattern is for a simple, sophisticated "ear-flap" hat, that can be knit with less than one skein of Malabrigo Worsted.  The "ear-flaps" are created by adding short rows.

Pekin Watch Cap
Sample Knit with Malabrigo Worsted, in the Vaa Colorway

Short rows are used to make the back
 ofthe hat longer than the front.

The Pekin Watch Cap can be purchased through my Ravelry Pattern Store or in print at Knit & Knot.

I also have several classes coming up. I will be teaching a two part, Two-at-a-Time Sock Class on January 25 and February 8th.  On February 22nd, I will be teaching a class on short rows using the Pekin Watch Cap pattern. The details are at the top of this page. You can register by calling Knit & Knot at (563) 332-7378. You can find all of the classes offered at Knit and Knot by visiting their Classes page or calling the store.

Starting January 14th, I will be working at Knit & Knot on Tuesday evenings from 5pm to 8pm. Stop by to sit and knit with me. That would also be a great time to schedule a lesson, if you have been thinking about it!

So grab your knitting project, enjoy these last days of 2013, and have a very happy New Year!

Knit & Knot: Fall Retreat Details!

The retreat will soon be here! Below are some of the details. If you are thinking about joining us, sign up soon! The registration deadline is this Friday!!

Dates: November 1st-3rd, 2013.

Time: Friday, 4:00 PM - Sunday, 2 PM. First meal will be served at 6:30 PM on Friday.

Location: Camp Wyoming
9106 42nd Avenue
Wyoming, IA 52362

Payment: Total cost for the retreat is $175. Down payment to hold your spot is $50. Payment can be cash or check made out to Joy. Final payment is due November 1st (the first day of the retreat).

Food: Meals are provided (Friday Dinner through Sunday Lunch). You make bring any snacks you’d like. There is a full kitchen at our disposal.

Lodging: The lodge has 15 rooms with two twin beds. If all rooms are not filled at the time of the conference, you may spread out and claim a room all to yourself!

Accomodations: All linens and towels are provided. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes.

Transportation: The store will not be providing organized transportation. However, if you’d like to carpool with other attendees, we will gather phone numbers and emails to share. Please call, email or stop by the store, if you’d like to share this information.

Knit & Knot
(563) 332-7378
3359 Devils Glen Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722

Registration Deadline: The deadline for registration is FRIDAY OCTOBER 18th. We need to provide head counts for food at the end of the day. You may register by dropping off your down payment at Knit & Knot (see contact infomation above).

Hope to see you there