The Yarn Garden of Gig Harbor - Knitting Yarn Store, Knitting Instruction, Classes, Patterns and Knitting Supplies

<body> <h2>The Yarn Garden of Gig Harbor</h2> <p><a href="main.asp">The Yarn Garden of Gig Harbor</a> - <a href="main.asp">Knitting Yarn store, knitting supplies, knitting classes, knitting instructions</a>.  We offer many types of knitting classes for beginners to advanced knitters.  Crochet, knitting, beading, socks, hats, baby clothes and more.  Buy your yarn online in our virtual yarn shop.  We offer many popular brands with a dazzling array of colors and textures.</p> <p>Another year now behind us and we are looking forward to some quality knitting time for ourselves. This may come in the form of stretching our skills to the next level by trying that project that we have been admiring. You may also be inspired to attend several technique classes that will add to your repertoire! <br> The Yarn Garden is quickly approaching its third year anniversary. We have certainly evolved since we opened our doors to our cozy little red cottage. It soon became apparent that more space was required to accommodate our busy knitting classroom and ample stock of wonderful yarns.<br> <br> Our new yarn shop is located just down the street behind The Maritime Inn and Java to Clay, in Gig Harbor, clearly visible from Harborview Drive. You can enjoy the wonderful view of Gig Harbor as you shop our large inventory of lovely yarns and become inspired by the many models throughout our shop.<br> <br> Our Inventory has changed: <br> We have just returned from market and are looking forward to the arrival of wonderful new yarn products. We will always carry some sparkle yarn and glitter yarn, however, our customers are requesting yarns with wonderful quality, texture, yarn colors and yarn styles, and we are stocking our yarn store shelves accordingly. We invite your requests and recommendations, as we strive to meet your knitting and crocheting needs.<br> <br> Our shelves are filled with amazing yarns consisting of luxurious colors, textures and styles to inspire all knitters and crocheters alike. We have representation of yarns and knitting patterns from many of the most prestigious and popular knitting designers and yarn manufacturers in the industry. New knitting merchandise is arriving daily to inspire our senses and move us to the next level of creating beautiful knitted garments, knitted bags, knitted throws, crocheted hats and much more. <br> <br> We invite you to check back here often or visit our online yarn shop to see what is new, as we have deliveries of wonderful new yarn and knitting supplies on a daily basis. Look for many of our popular knitting kits to be displayed on our site for your convenience. We receive requests from all over the country for yarn and knitting patterns to be shipped and are certainly happy to oblige.<br> <br> Stitch and Bitch, the Knitters Handbook, Stitch and Bitch Nation, and Stitch and Bitch the Happy Hooker will be at the Yarn Garden in May.</p> <p> </p> <hr> <table cellPadding="3" width="95%" border="0" id="table1"> <tr> <td vAlign="top" width="33%"> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong> <font color="#99ff00">Patterns</font></strong><br> Ann Norling<br> Anny Blatt<br> Berroco<br> Candice Ballantyne Designs<br> Chris Bylsma Designs <br> Cabin Fever<br> Classic Elite<br> Colinette<br> Crystal Palace<br> Debbie Bliss<br> Design by Judith<br> Design Source<br> Fiberspace <br> Fiber Trends<br> Filatura di Crosa<br> Gedifra<br> K1,C2<br> Katia<br> S.R. Kertzer<br> Knitting Pure and Simple<br> Lisa Ellis Designs <br> Minnow Knits<br> Mission Falls<br> Mustachio<br> Noro<br> Oat Couture<br> On LIne<br> Plymouth <br> Prism<br> Rebecca<br> Rowan<br> S. Charles<br> Sarah James <br> Sirdar<br> Tahki<br> Trendsetter<br> Unique Kolours<br> Vogue </font><font size="2"> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><br>  </font></font></td> <td vAlign="top" width="33%"><font size="2"> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong> <font color="#99ff00">Yarns</font></strong> <br> anny blatt<br> Artful Yarn<br> Berroco<br> Cascade <br> Classic Elite<br> Colinette<br> Crystal Palace<br> Design Source<br> Elsbeth Lavold<br> Euro<br> Filatura di Crosa<br> Friends<br> Gedifra<br> GGH<br> Hannah Silk Ribbon<br> Jaeger<br> K1C2<br> Knitting Fever<br> Lana Grossa<br> Mango Moon<br> Manos del Uruguay<br> Misti Alpaca<br> Muench<br> On line<br> Plymouth<br> Prism<br> Reynolds<br> Rowan<br> Schaefer Hand Dyed Yarn<br> Schachenmayer<br> Silvercreek Hand Dyed Yarn<br> Sirdar<br> Stacy Charles<br> Tahki <br> Trendsetter<br> Unicorn<br>  </font><p> </p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><br>  </font></font></td> <td vAlign="top" width="33%"> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#99ff00" size="2"> <strong>Accessories and Notions </strong></font> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br> Addi Turbo<br> Bag Lady<br> Bag Smith<br> Clover<br> Crystal Palace<br> Dancing Cats Bags<br> Dill Buttons<br> Elizabeth Austin bags<br> Lantern Moon<br> Trendsetter<br> Yarntainer<br>  </font><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong> <font color="#99ff00">Books and Magazines</font></strong><br> We carry a wide range of patterns books from leading manufacturers as well as specialty books.<br>  </font></td> </tr> </table> <h3><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Knitting classes</font></h3> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Basic Beading <br> Instructor: Sandy Payne <br> <br> One Session – 3 hours $50.00<br> Level: Advanced Beginning<br> <br> Learn the basics of beading. Beads can be added to any<br> SKU: BB-101 <br> <br> Beaded Knit Jewelry <br> Instructor: Joyce Greenfield <br> One Session - 2 hours $30.00<br> Level: Advanced Beginner<br> <br> Students will learn how to make a bracelet by knitting <br> <br> Beaded Sachet <br> Instructor: Sandy Payne <br> One Session - 2 hours $30.00<br> Level - Advanced Beginner<br> <br> Fun and fast, this beautiful sachet can hang in your closet,<br> <br> Beaded Wire Purse <br> Instructor: Candice Ballantyne <br> One Session - 2 hours $30.00<br> Level: Advanced Beginner<br> <br> This little beaded evening bag is knitted with wire and<br> <br> Beaded Wire Votive <br> Instructor: Joyce Greenfield <br> One Session - 2 hours $30.00<br> Level: Advanced Beginner<br> <br> This is an introductory class to knitting with wire and <br> <br> Beading a la Carte <br> Instructor: Sandy Payne <br> One Session - 2 hours $30.00<br> <br> Bead the project of your choice! Start with a beaded pattern or learn how to incorporate<br> <br> Create Your Own Class! <br> It takes two students or more to make up a class. You choose the project and the schedule, and the session is priced as a class. This is a fun way <br> <br> Custom Design at the Yarn Garden <br> Instructor: Candice Ballantyne<br> Pattern complimentary with purchase of yarn for the project<br> <br> Why not give yourself the gift of a personally designed<br> <br> Girls Night Out or Mother/Daughter <br> Instructor: Candice Ballantyne $40.00<br> One Session - 2 hour private class<br> Level: New or Returning Knitters<br> <br> Instructor Delivery Service <br> Instructor: Lisa Ellis<br> One Session - 2 hours<br> Cost: $100 flat rate (up to 10 students)<br> $200 flat rate (11-20 students)<br> <br> Have our instructor com<br> Private Classes <br> This has proven to be an exceptionally popular offering for our customers. You will be amazed at how much can be accomplished working one on one with<br> Beginning Crochet: Just One Hook and a String <br> Instructor: Candice Ballantyne <br> <br> One Session – 2 hours $30.00<br> Level: Beginner<br> <br> Learn to crochet to create garments or finished knitted<br> SKU: BC-101 <br> Ruffled Cravat <br> Instructor: Candice Ballantyne <br> <br> One Session - 2 hours $30.00<br> Level: Intermediate<br> <br> This wonderful scarf gives the opportunity to explore the<br> <br> Felt It! <br> Instructor: Candice Ballantyne<br> One Session - 2 hours $30.00<br> Level: Beginning Intermediate<br> <br> Felting is a very forgiving, creative and satisfying craft<br> <br> Needle Felting - Painting with Yarn <br> Instructor: Candice Ballantyne<br> One Session - 1 hour $20.00<br> Level - Beginner<br> <br> Have you felted a bag, hat or other project and feel it lacks pizzaz<br> <br> Basic Baby Sweater <br> Instructor: Candice Ballantyne<br> <br> Two Sessions - 4 hours $50.00<br> Level: Intermediate <br> <br> This class focuses on all skills needed to complete a bas<br> SKU: BK-103 <br> <br> Beginning Finishing Technique: Let's Put it Together! <br> Instructor: Candice Ballantyne <br> <br> One Session - 2 Hours $30.00<br> Level: Intermediate Beginner<br> <br> If you are unsure as to how to sew your project t<br> SKU: BK-103 <br> <br> Beginning Knitting: Just Two Sticks and a String <br> Instructor: Candice Ballantyne <br> <br> One Session – 3 hours $45.00<br> Level: New Knitter<br> <br> Basic knitting skills are demonstrated in this class. <br> SKU: BK-101 <br> <br> Beginning Lace - Plassard Baby Vest or Scarf <br> Instructor: Candice Ballantyne <br> <br> One Session - 2 Hours $30.00<br> Level: Intermediate Beginner<br> <br> Beautiful lace is fun to knit and definitely in<br> <br> Beyond Beginning Knitting: Increasing and Decreasing <br> Instructor: Candice Ballantyne <br> <br> One Session – 2 hours $30.00<br> Level: Intermediate Beginner<br> <br> Now that you have mastered cast on, bind off, an<br> SKU: BK-102 <br> <br> Doggie Sweater <br> Instructor: Candice Ballantyne <br> <br> One Session - 2 Hours $30.00<br> Level: Intermediate Beginner<br> <br> The perfect way to learn all the skills needed t<br> <br> Fiber Review <br> Instructor: Candice Ballantyne<br> <br> One Session - 2 Hours $30.00<br> Level: All levels of knitting experience<br> <br> Learn how to identify different fibers<br> <br> Stockinette without Purl - Knitting Back & Forth without Purling <br> Instructor: Candice Ballantyne<br> <br> One Session - 1 Hour $20.00<br> Level: Intermediate Beginner<br> <br> This technique allows you to knit stockinette stitch<br> <br> Hand Painting Yarns <br> Instructor: Lisa Ellis<br> One Session - 2 hours $55.00<br> Level: Beginner with minimal knitting experience<br> <br> With all of the hand-painted yarns coming<br> <br> Yarn & Wire Necklace and Bracelet <br> Instructor: Yvonne Mayekawa <br> One Session - 2 hours $30.00<br> Level - No knitting experience required<br> <br> Make a necklace or bracelet out of yarn and<br> <br> Baby Blanket <br> Instructor: Lisa Ellis <br> One Session - 2 hours $30.00<br> Level: Advanced Beginner<br> <br> Pick up some colorful Cotton Stria and learn how to create a r<br> <br> Bridal Purse <br> Instructor: Lisa Ellis <br> One Session - 2 hours $30.00<br> Level: Advanced Beginner<br> <br> We will incorporate the most luxurious of white yarns that spar<br> <br> Entrelac Pillow <br> Instructor: Candice Ballantyne <br> One Session - 2 hours $30.00<br> Level: Intermediate Beginner<br> <br> Create a lovely pillow with two different or one v<br> <br> Evening Shrug <br> Instructor: Lisa Ellis <br> One Session - 2 hours $30.00<br> Level: Advanced Beginner<br> <br> This shrug is a simple, one-piece construction garment with no<br> <br> Fringe Purse <br> Instructor: Lisa Ellis <br> One Session - 2 hours $30.00<br> Level: Advanced Beginner<br> <br> Pick up some fun yarn and learn how to knit in fringe! This <br> <br> Magical Mobius Basket <br> Instructor: Candice Ballantyne <br> One Session - 2 hours $30.00<br> Level: Intermediate Beginner<br> <br> Mobius mysteries are revealed while making Cat <br> <br> Modular Knitting <br> Instructor: Candice Ballantyne <br> One Session - 2 hours $30.00<br> Level: Intermediate<br> <br> Use your yarn stash to its full advantage! You will never<br> <br> Slipstitch Knitting <br> Instructor: Lisa Ellis <br> One Session - 2 hours $30.00<br> Level: Beginner with minimal experience<br> <br> Are you ready to work with multiple colors? <br> <br> Spring Shell <br> Instructor: Lisa Ellis <br> 2 Sessions - 4 Hours $50.00<br> Level: Advanced Beginner <br> <br> Grab some Rowan Summer Tweed yarn and make an elegant shell wit<br> <br> Baby Petal Bib <br> Instructor: Candice Ballantyne <br> <br> One Session - 2 hours $30.00<br> Level: Beginner<br> <br> Short rows and i-cord have never been so much fun! Learn the<br> <br> Cupcakes <br> Instructor: Candice Ballantyne <br> <br> One Session - 2 hours $30.00<br> Level: Beyond Beginning<br> <br> Whimsical and fun to create, these little confections<br> <br> Silky Candy Wrapper Sachets <br> Instructor: Candice Ballantyne <br> One Session - 2 hours $30.00<br> Level: Beyond Beginning<br> <br> Too beautiful to hide in a drawer, these lovely sachets<br> <br> Spiral Rib Bag <br> Instructor: Candice Ballantyne <br> One Session - 2 hours $30.00<br> Level: Intermediate<br> <br> This little drawstring bag is the perfect summer accessory. </font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Beaded Socks/Wrist Warmers or Gauntlets <br> Instructor: Sandy Payne <br> One Session – 2 hours $30.00<br> Level: Must be a Sock knitter (for beaded socks)<br> <br> Learn beading basics with Sandy's cu<br> SKU: BB-102 <br> <br> Beginning Socks <br> Instructor: Lisa Ellis <br> <br> Two Sessions – 4 hours $50.00<br> Level: Beginning Intermediate<br> <br> The classic sock class. Basic sock construction is<br> SKU: BS-101 <br> <br> Magic Loop Socks <br> Instructor: Lisa Ellis <br> <br> Two Sessions – 4 hours $50.00<br> Level: Beginning Intermediate<br> <br> The classic sock class using a new technique - 2<br> SKU: MS-102 <br> <br>  </font></p> </body>